Autumn Micketti, Author at 1800Flowers Petal Talk

10 Delicious Father’s Day Gift Ideas

The thing about Father’s Day is that we tend to pick out the same kinds of gifts for Dad year after year. So, instead of getting him another sand wedge or that limited edition rock concert T-shirt, try something that will tickle his taste buds. Whether he’s all about snacks, steaks, or sweets, there’s a gourmet goodie to make his day a memorable — and delicious — one.

Here are 10 of our favorite Father’s Day gift ideas that will show him, and his stomach, how much you care.

Father’s Day Surf and Turf

Does your father enjoy eating the best from both land and sea? Then look no further than this surf and turf dinner, which includes a pair each of two favorites: filet mignon and lobster tail. They’re easy to prepare, making this a meal Dad will remember for years to come.

Charcuterie Favorites Collection

Fulfill Dad’s charcuterie dreams with a delicious array of meats, cheeses, and spreads. The Charcuterie Favorites Collection will have him saying “Holy cow!” when he opens the box, with four types of salami, garlic jalapeño-stuffed olives, and sweet and sour cornichons. Pair these delectable snacks with spreads, such as hot honey mustard, and Seville orange and fennel marmalade on top of olive oil and sel gris flatbread crackers.

Summer Grilling Gift Box

Is your dad a certified grill master, or does he have dreams of being one? This Father’s Day grilling gift box features four grilling sauces, including a wing sauce and bacon chipotle BBQ sauce, and a peppercorn spice rub that will have him itching to fire up the grill. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, he can try his hand at indoor grilling and whip up something delicious for the family.

fathers day gift ideas with Dads Savory Snack Box with Wine

Father’s Day Wine Box

We know the word “savory” is in the name here, but not every item in this hefty haul fits that description. In addition to all the savory delights he’ll get, including summer sausage, honey hot mustard, and mixed nuts, there is also the caramel-flavored Moose Munch® Premium Popcorn and sweet and spicy snack mix. Let him wash it all down with a bottle of Harry & David 2019 Royal Crest Red blend, and he’ll be the happiest dad on the block this Father’s Day.

Father’s Day Pears and Cherries

There are some amazing food combinations out there — peanut butter and jelly; bagel, lox, and cream cheese; caramel and sea salt — and now fruit is getting in on the sweet action with this pears and cherries gift. The perfect combination of buttery Royal Verano pears and juicy, plump, sweet cherries is great for casual snacking or makes a bright addition to any cheese board or appetizer spread. Pro tip: Grab his favorite chunk of blue cheese or sharp cheddar and pair it with a few slices of pear for a triple threat of sweet, savory, and salty.

Seven Days of Dad Jokes

Count down to Father’s Day with a few corny gut busters. Seven Days of Dad Jokes is an advent-style gift that comes packed with Moose Munch popcorn, hickory-smoked summer sausage, and trail mix. Each treat is hidden in its own compartment and labeled with a cheesy pun, one-liner, or riddle. Looking for more dad jokes? Click here.

Happy Father’s Day Party in a Box

Get the party started with this delightful gift. The Happy Father’s Day Party in a Box comes with seven different flavors of cookies, mouthwatering fudge brownies, and confection pretzel clusters. Whether you’re throwing Dad a special Father’s Day dinner party or spending a quiet night in with his favorite board game, this party in a box has dessert covered.

fathers day gift ideas with Dads Favorite Things Gallon Popcorn Tins

Dad’s Favorite Things Popcorn Tins

Sweeten up movie night with Dad with an extra special gift. The Dad’s Favorite Things Popcorn Tin comes with four flavors of popcorn: cheese, butter, caramel, and white cheddar. No matter what film you’re watching at home (remember to let him pick!), he’ll be a happy camper. Caveat: We are not responsible if you get caught sneaking this into a theater.

fathers day gift ideas with Gourmet Dipped Fancy Strawberries

Gourmet Dipped Strawberries

Treat your father like royalty this Father’s Day with gourmet strawberries. These fancy-looking berries are dipped in milk and white chocolaty confection, and then decorated with milk chocolate drizzle, ground toffee, or mini chocolate chips. Regal treats for the king of the house!

Belgian Chocolate Artisan Caramels

Show Pops he’s the sweetest with artisan caramels. An elegant box contains both Belgian milk and dark chocolates filled with decadent caramel sauce. Each chocolate is hand painted with unique designs and will wow Dad each time he opens the box — which, if he finds these caramels as irresistible as we think he will, won’t be very often.

Unique Father’s Day Gifts for Every Kind of Dad

From the early weekend mornings spent teaching us how to ride a bike to the late nights spent fixing every crack, hole, and appliance, Dad has given us hundreds of reasons why he’s the best. Surprise your one-of-a-kind dad with one of these unique Father’s Day gifts that will warm his heart.

The desk decorator

unique father's day gifts with dish garden

Office plant

Give Dad’s workspace or home office a new look with a unique desk plant or dish garden. Or, take this gift to the next level by using Dad’s favorite photos to create a personalized and fun DIY photo terrarium.

The film fanatic

unique father's day gifts with popcorn tin

Tins With Pop® “The Original Best Dad“

Your dad always has to be the first to catch the latest blockbuster, and he needs a delicious snack to enhance his viewing experience. Surprise him with four gallons of crunchy popcorn that comes in three mouthwatering flavors: butter, caramel, and cheese. All that yummy goodness sits inside a red-and-white-striped tin that he can reuse for whatever he pleases.

The golf guru

Golf Insulated Cooler Bag

If Dad is a regular at the local golf course, help him cool off with this unique insulated cooler bag, which can hold 10 12-ounce cans plus ice (never forget the ice). Not only will it keep his drinks cold and provide him ample storage for all his golf accessories, but it even has a tee holder! Dad can clip or strap this cooler to his golf bag or cart, and he’s ready to go.

The “spirited” snacker

unique father's day gifts with liquor nuts

Trio of Liquor Nuts in Gift Tin

Few things go together better than an adult beverage and salty snacks. If your dad is a particular fan of that combo, then these mouthwatering liquor nuts will please him greatly. The selection of cashews, peanuts, and almonds is made extra tasty with the addition of real Irish stout, Jamaican lager, and Kentucky bourbon, and it’s all presented in a lovely reusable tin.

The BBQ buff

unique father's day gifts with grilling sauces

Summer Grilling Gift Box

Your pops boasts about his spice collection and spends summers attached to the grill. You know what’ll make him happy — a wow-worthy Summer Grilling Gift Box! This delightful collection includes four flavors of barbecue sauce, including charred pineapple bourbon and bacon chipotle BBQ. Don’t forget the peppercorn spice rub.

The avid angler

unique father's day gifts with fishing chair

Sit ‘n Fish Personalized Cooler & Chair

If Dad’s ideal Sunday is spent at the local lake, pond, or stream with his line in the water, surprise him with this personalized cooler and chair. It’s just what he needs to keep him comfortable, and he can keep his favorite beverage in the insulated cooler compartment and a few snacks for the day in the rear storage pocket. The chair folds up, making it convenient to travel with.

Best Songs for the Perfect Father-Daughter and Mother-Son Dance

father daughter dance songs with groom dancing with mother

The father-daughter and mother-son dances are two of the most anticipated moments at a wedding — but they’re more than just a simple waltz across the dance floor. They are a chance for the bride and groom to show their gratitude to their parents and acknowledge the big step the newlyweds themselves are taking. “These [dances] are a nice recognition to the parents and an opportunity to say ‘I love you, and I’ll always be your son or daughter, and now I’m moving on and thanking you for everything,'” says Matthew Kurowski, owner and founder of Stumptown DJs.

Although the exact origins of the father-daughter and mother-son dance are hard to trace, the tradition stems from the days of arranged marriages, when matrimony was used for political, social, and monetary alliances. Back then, the father-daughter dance came before the first dance so the father could have a final moment with his daughter before giving her away to her new groom — usually a man she had only recently met. Today, the father-daughter and mother-son dances celebrate the love and support of the parents and take place after the first dance, which gives the parents and newlyweds some quality time before the reception goes into full swing.

How to choose the right song for a father-daughter or mother-son dance

The biggest mistake you can make for one of these dances is choosing a song that does not have any significance to you or your parent. “Think back to your childhood. Maybe it’s a song that your dad would sing in the car, or a song that reminds you of the first time you went camping (with your mom),” Kurowski says. It’s OK if the song doesn’t make sense lyrically; what’s important are the memories it evokes when you hear it. Pick a song that’s meaningful to the both of you.

Father-daughter and mother-son dances are traditionally slow, but they don’t have to be — it’s your wedding, so do what feels right. Does Dad want to boogie down to Queen? Go for it! (Just make sure someone records his Elaine Benes-esque dance moves.) You can adapt the dance to whatever works for you. If the bride’s father is no longer alive or she prefers to dance with her mother, then that’s an option too.

The dance is also an opportunity for parent and child to check in with each other. Weddings are wonderful, busy affairs that offer little time for quiet, one-on-one conversations. When you’re dancing with your father or mother, talk to them. “You can say ‘I’m playing this song because I remember when I was a kid and we’d go to the grocery store, you would sing it to me and use your hairbrush (as a mic),” Kurowski explains. That little moment of acknowledgement and love on your wedding day will mean the world to every mom or dad.

Each dance song has specific meaning to you and your parents, but if you need inspiration, here’s a list of our favorite father-daughter and mother-son wedding songs.

10 best father-daughter wedding songs

1. “Sweet Pea” by Amos Lee

2. “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac - Landslide (Official Music Video) [HD]

3. “Your Song” by Elton John

Elton John - Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

4. “Father’s Eyes” by Amy Grant

5. “Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon

Paul Simon - Father And Daughter (Official Video)

6. “My Girl” by The Temptations

7. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” Guns & Roses

Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine (Official Music Video)

8. “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty - Wildflowers (Official Lyric Video)

9. “Daddy” by Beyoncé

10. “My Little Girl” by Tim McGraw

My Little Girl (from the motion picture My Friend Flicka)

10 best mother-son wedding songs

1. “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys - God Only Knows (Official Music Video)

2. “Mama Hold My Hand” by Aloe Blacc

Aloe Blacc - Mama Hold My Hand (Live at MADE Part 3/6)

3. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water (Audio)

4. “The Best Day” by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift - The Best Day (Taylor's Version) (Lyric Video)

5. “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Teach Your Children (Official Music Video)

6. “In My Life” by The Beatles

7. “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home (Official Video)

8. “Montezuma” by Fleet Foxes

9. “Child of Mine” by Carole King

Carole King - Child of Mine (Official Audio)

10. “River” by Leon Bridges

11 Easter Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

One of the most exciting parts of Easter morning is breaking into the Easter gifts and sweet treats that the Easter Bunny brings. (Santa’s not the only one who delivers gifts in the middle of the night!)

There’s something on this list of Easter gift ideas for every bunny in the family, from kids to adults. No egg hunt required!

Easter Lily

Flowers and Easter go together like Han and Chewie. Wow that special someone with a vibrant Easter Lily plant. These large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers are delightfully fragrant and especially vibrant during the spring season. This one comes nestled in a lovely wooden planter designed to look like a blue picket fence.

Classic Easter Gift Basket

Adults and kids alike will love waking up to an Easter basket filled with juicy pears, two flavors of Moose Munch Premium Popcorn, and a collection of chocolate treats, including malt ball mini eggs and chocolate truffles. A solid milk chocolate bunny and hand-tied bow finish off this aptly named classic gift basket.

Easter Truffles

Sweeten up anyone’s Easter Sunday with chocolate truffles. This mouthwatering seasonal assortment includes four each of dark chocolate blueberry, dark chocolate raspberry, strawberry milkshake, and white chocolate crème brulée, and another eight of classic milk chocolate truffles decorated as chicks. It’s the perfect Easter gift idea for anyone who either loves eating a pound of chocolate or is trying to cut down from 2 pounds…

Easter Flower Basket

What is Easter without pastel-colored flowers? This darling arrangement featuring pink roses and mini carnations, yellow carnations, and lavender daisies will bring the joy of spring into your home. And if you thought this gift couldn’t get an more Easter-y, think again: We’ve nestled some plastic eggs amongst the blooms for good measure. It’s a veritable explosion of Easter-ness. (If you couldn’t tell, we love making up words with the word “Easter” in them. It’s Easter-iffic!)

easter gift ideas Personalized Easter Fun Gift Basket

Personalized Easter Gift Basket

Well after Easter’s over, the Personalized Easter Fun Gift Basket continues to give kids something to hold onto. This Easter gift for kids, or kids at heart, has delicious Easter treats, such as malt ball mini eggs and an egg-shaped lollipop, that are paired with a cute egg-shaped marshmallow and plush sock bunny. The whole thing comes in a reusable felt basket that will help keep the eggs safe during the hunt later.

Easter Confection Box

Calling all chocolate lovers! The Easter Confection Box is filled to the brim with chocolate gifts. You’ll certainly want to offer your help with “testing” the milk chocolate-covered Moose Munch, chocolate-covered grahams, and gummy flowers. And what would an Easter gift be without chocolate bunnies?! The box also has two solid milk chocolate bunnies and a 1-pound, egg-shaped milk chocolate truffle decorated with white and dark chocolate.

‘You’ve Been Egged’ Easter Egg Carton

If you’re someone who prefers to snack rather than hunt for eggs, then do we have the gift for you. The Easter Egg Carton comes with eight buttercream-frosted egg cut-out cookies, three buttercream-frosted sparkly cut-out cookies, and one limited edition buttercream-frosted Easter cut-out cookie all arranged in an egg carton. Hide yourself away with this gift while the egg hunt is going on so nobody asks if they can have any.

Foil-wrapped Chocolate Egg with Dinosaurs

You want to talk about a unique Easter gift, well, you’ve found it. A half-pound, gold-foil-wrapped milk chocolate would be enough to fit that description, but wait, there’s more! Crack open the egg and you’ll find four mini chocolate dinosaurs. (Based on what we remember from when we were kids, they look to be a Tyrannosaurs Rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops, but we’re sure the dinosaur aficionado in your family will be able to immediately identify each species with 100% accuracy.) Never has paleontology been so delicious.

Easter Cupcakes

Sharing is caring, and it’s even easier when it comes as a dozen Easter cupcakes. These delightful treats are lovingly decorated with buttercream frosting and topped with a mini shortbread cookie. And with plenty to go around, they are the perfect way for the whole crew to finish up a day of egg hunting.

Easter Sweets Gift Box

There are those with a sweet tooth, and then there are those with sweet teeth. This charming Easter gift box is for the latter. Festive mini eggs and a chocolate bunny accompany classic treats, such as Moose Munch Premium Popcorn and vanilla shortbread cookies with sanding sugar, that will sweeten up anyone’s Easter.

Royal Verano Pear Easter Gift Box

What better way to celebrate Easter than with treats from the orchard? The Royal Verano Pear Easter Gift Box comes with seven Royal Verano Pears that are ready to eat right when they arrive on your doorstep. Slice them up and pair them with your favorite blue cheese, bake them in a tart, or eat them whole!

45 Friendship Songs to Celebrate Your Best Buds and Closest Gal Pals

There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.”

“The core message for a platonic friendship that differs from a ‘love’ song is the feeling of reliability.

eric teel

Program director

WFAE in Charlotte, North Carolina

Without close friends, many of us would not be the person we are today. From our best buddy in grade school to our closest confidant as an adult, friendships have shaped us in a multitude of ways. And did you know they have many benefits to our health and well-being?! No wonder we feel better after having a heart-to-heart with our best friend.

Given how important these people are to us, it’s no surprise that there are thousands of songs about friendship, from “With a Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles to The White Stripes’ “We Are Gonna Be Friends,” and so many more. And the best ones have a lot in common with one another.

What makes a great friendship song?

The same components of any “good” song must be present in a song about friendship that strikes a chord, according to Eric Teel, program director at WFAE in Charlotte, North Carolina. The melody must be pleasing to the ear, the lyrics need to be authentic, with a build-up of tension and release in the chorus, and the performance has to engage the audience.

Although friendship songs and love songs are very similar, there is one key difference: The former leaves out the carnal passion and lust most associated with the latter.

“The core message for a platonic friendship that differs from a ‘love’ song is the feeling of reliability,” Teel says. “That feeling that, no matter what, through thick and thin, this [friend] will have your back, will support you, will inspire you to be the best version of yourself.”

friendship songs with girlfriends listening to music

Our favorite friendship songs

With International Friendship Day on July 30, we’ve compiled a list of friendship songs for you to play at your next gathering. Cheers to long-lasting friendship!

1. “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold

Andrew Gold - Thank You For Being A Friend (Official Music Video)

2. “A Friend Like You” by Andy Grammar

3. “Friendship” by Cole Porter (from “Anything Goes”)

4. “My Best Friend” by Weezer

5. “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King

6. “Old Friends” by Ben Rector

Ben Rector - Old Friends (Official Video)

7. “Friends” by Bette Midler

8. “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler

Bette Midler - Wind Beneath My Wings (Official Music Video)

9. “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers

10. “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars - Count on Me (Official Lyric Video)

11. “You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King

Carole King - You've Got a Friend (Official Audio)

12. “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder

Dionne Warwick - That's What Friends Are For

13. “We Go Together” by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs (from “Grease”)

14. “Through the Years” by Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers - Through The Years (Audio)

15. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

16. “Friends Are Friends Forever” by Michael W. Smith

17. “Hello Again” by Neil Diamond

18. “Circle of Friends” by Point of Grace

Circle of Friends (Acoustic) | Point of Grace

19. “You’re My Best Friend” by Queen

Queen - You're My Best Friend (Official Video)

20. “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman

21. “Here’s to the Nights” by Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr - Here's To The Nights (Official Video)

22. “Yo Sólo Quiero (Un Millón De Amigos)” by Robert Carlos

Roberto Carlos - Yo Sólo Quiero (Un Millón De Amigos) (En Vivo)

23. “Robin Hood and Lil’ John” by Roger Miller

Roger Miller... "Robin Hood and Lil' John" (THE ORIGINAL from Disney's Robin Hood)

24. “Come to Me High” by Rumer

25. “Sleep Walk” by Santo & Johnny

Santo & Johnny - Sleep walk [Original instrumental]

26. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel

27. “Bookends” by Simon & Garfunkel

28. “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge

Sister Sledge - We Are Family (Official Music Video)

29. “BFF” by Ethan Slater and Danny Skinner (from “SpongeBob SquarePants: The New Musical”)

30. “In My Life” by The Beatles

31. “With a Little Help from My Friends” by The Beatles

With A Little Help From My Friends (Remastered 2009)

32. “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts

The Rembrandts - I'll Be There For You (Theme From FRIENDS)

33. “What About Your Friends” by TLC

TLC - What About Your Friends (Official Video)

34. “For Good” by Stephen Schwartz (from “Wicked”)

#OutOfOz: "For Good" Performed by Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel | WICKED the Musical

35. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Rodgers & Hammerstein (from “Carousel”)

36. “We’re Going to Be Friends” by The White Stripes

The White Stripes - We're Going To Be Friends (Official Music Video)

37. “I’ve Got a Friend” by Maggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers - I've Got A Friend (Official Visualizer)

38. “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper - True Colors (Official HD Video)

39. “Best Friend” by Brandy

40. “Glad to Have a Friend Like You” by Marlo Thomas

41. “Graduation (Friends Forever)” by Vitamin C

Vitamin C - Graduation (Friends Forever) [Official Music Video]

42. “I’m Only Me When I’m with You” by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift - I'm Only Me When I'm With You

43. “I’ll Remember” by Madonna

Madonna - I'll Remember (Official Video)

44. “Waiting on a Friend” by The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones - Waiting On A Friend - OFFICIAL PROMO

45. “I’ll Stand by You” by The Pretenders

50 Best Love Songs of All-Time

Shakespeare wrote, “If music be the food of love, play on.” A song — a truly great song — can deepen our emotions and speak to us in a way that is hard to put into words. And songs about love — the most profound feeling we humans can have — can touch us in places we didn’t know existed, reaching the very corners of our soul.

“You have to be drawn into the performance in such a way that [you feel like] you’re part of the story. It’s got to have that sincerity and emotional investment about something that’s intangible, like love.

Eric Teel

Program director, WFAE

The best love songs express sentiments of romance, passion, and heartbreak, and do so effortlessly. When we hear one, we may be overcome with the urge to sing along and, if we’re really feeling the groove, move our bodies in seductive ways, hoping Marvin Gaye’s or Otis Redding’s ability to turn a phrase will set the mood. But what actually makes a good love song?

It’s more than just clever words, according to Eric Teel, program director at WFAE in Charlotte, North Carolina. “There needs to be truth in the messaging [and] authenticity in the lyrics,” he says. The song also must encourage an emotional investment on the part of the listener. According to Teel, a great love song is more than sunshine and rainbows — it must convey what love really feels like. “It needs to be a true sharing of what love actually is. Love manifests in so many ways that simplifying it to ‘Baby, I will love you always’ or ‘You’re the one’ is insufficient.”

A great love song is not a greeting card gushing hackneyed phrases and platitudes; it’s a subtle declaration of deep emotion that all of us feel to our very core. Whether it’s romantic or platonic love, we all experience it, and a great love song expresses those feelings when we’re unable to.

Ingredients of a great love song

The three key components of an exceptional love song, Teel says, are lyrics, melody, and performance. A well-crafted love song lyrically depicts an accurate representation of what love is. “Love is imperfect, yet it’s perfect at the same time,” Teel explains. “It comes with faults, a demand for attention, and with a demand for maintenance. It’s not just freely given; you have to work at it.” Finding that poignant message in what is essentially a 3½-minute poem is a challenging task, but songwriters have succeeded at it for decades.

The song also needs to have a beautiful melody, one that will stay with the listener and evoke feelings. “It needs a buildup of tension and release in the chord progression. Those are those moments of awe that the song provides because they build and they build until there’s finally that release,” Teel says.

The final, and perhaps most challenging, piece is the performance. A song may boast poetic lyrics and an ear-catching melody, but without a passionate, heartfelt rendition, it won’t rise above the ordinary. “You have to be drawn into the performance in such a way that [you feel like] you’re part of the story,” Teel says. “It’s got to have that sincerity and emotional investment about something that’s intangible, like love.”

Our 50 favorite love songs

With those ingredients in mind, we have collected 50 of our favorite love songs for Valentine’s Day. Pop these on when the festivities are getting started and see where the night takes you.

1. “Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney

2. “Something” by The Beatles

3. “First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life [Official Music Video]

4. “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton - I Will Always Love You (Audio)

5. “Sea of Love” by Cat Power

6. “You Make My Dreams” by Hall & Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams (Official HD Video)

7. “Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure

8. “At Last” by Etta James

9. “Your Song” by Elton John

10. “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time (Official HD Video)

11. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love (Official Audio)

12. “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

13. “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel

14. “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You (Official HD Video)

15. “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele

16. “Woman” by Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons - Mumford & Sons and National Geographic Present: Woman

17. “Work Song” by Hozier

18. “Falling Slowly” by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová

Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova - Falling Slowly (Official Video)

19. “Emmylou” by First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit - Emmylou (Official Video)

20. “A Love Song” by Loggins & Messina

21. “The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson

22. “How Deep Is Your Love” by the Bee Gees

Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love (Official Video)

23. “Crazy” by Patsy Cline

24. “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain

Shania Twain - You’re Still The One (Official Music Video)

25. “January Wedding” by The Avett Brothers

Music-themed gift ideas for Valentine’s Day

Mom Heart Wind up Music Box — Mom Heart Wind-up Music Box

26. “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton - Tennessee Whiskey (Official Audio)

27. “Accidentally in Love” by Counting Crows

Accidentally In Love (From "Shrek 2" Soundtrack)

28. “Beyond” by Leon Bridges

29. “With or Without You” by U2

U2 - With Or Without You (Official Music Video)

30. “One and Only” by Adele

31. “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” by Talking Heads

Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) (Official Video)

32. “All of Me” by John Legend

John Legend - All of Me (Official Video)

33. “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac

34. “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green

Al Green - Let's Stay Together (Official Audio)

35. “You’re the One” by Tracy Chapman

36. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli

37. “Bring It on Home to Me” by Sam Cooke

38. “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)” by Ella Fitzgerald

Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) (Lyric Video)

39. “I Get a Kick Out of You” by Frank Sinatra

40. “Turn Me On” by Norah Jones

41. “La Vie en rose” by Édith Piaf

Edith Piaf - La vie en rose (Audio officiel)

42. “You Go to My Head” by Billie Holiday

43. “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole

44. “Just the Two of Us” by Bill Withers

45. “(I’ve Had) the Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes

Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (Official HD Video)

46. “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

47. “That’s Where I Am” by Maggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers - That’s Where I Am (Official Video)

48. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

49. “These Arms of Mine” by Otis Redding

50. “Just the Same” by Barnaby Bright

Top 10 Christmas Gifts Under $30

Christmas gifts come in all shapes, sizes, and price points. Sure, it would be great if we could all afford to give a $10,000 watch or a luxurious trip to Bali or a car from one of those December savings events. But, for most of us, buying gifts like that just isn’t realistic. Some of the best and most thoughtful gifts are those that don’t cost while still bringing the holiday cheer (and maybe a little chocolate, too).

Here are 10 gifts under $30 that won’t break the bank but will show how much you care.

Gifts under $30 for Christmas with a box full of truffles, cookies, chocolate and Moose Munch.

Holiday Sweet Treats

Send a few chocolate and raspberry wishes with a box of Holiday Sweet Treats. This gift includes Moose Munch Premium Popcorn and handcrafted silky-smooth chocolate truffles from the famed Harry & David candy kitchen. But the crowning jewels are the raspberry-filled, tree-cutout shortbread cookies. One bite of these, and they’ll be having the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap danced with Danny Kaye.

Gifts under $30 with a Christmas decorated tin full of Moose Munch popcorn.

Moose Munch Premium Popcorn Mini Holiday Tin

Who doesn’t love a sweet and salty snack during the holidays? Can’t think of anyone, right? The Moose Munch Premium Popcorn Mini Holiday Tin offers one bag each of classic caramel, peppermint bark, and milk and dark chocolate popcorn — and the chocolate is truffle quality, so you know it’s excellent.

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Merry Christmas Candle Gift Set

Light up their Christmas with this delightful candle gift set. It comes with a tall cinnamon-scented candle and matching bar of soap, along with a jar of matches to keep the candle burning all throughout the season. Every time they fill their home with the enticing aroma the candle gives off, they will think of you.

Fruitcake

The fruitcake has been the punchline to many jokes, including one about how there’s only one in the world and it just gets passed around from house to house. This version, however, is so delicious that not only will you not want it to leave your house — you won’t even pass it around the table. Should you want a jazzier one, there’s the Fruitcake Confection, which has been described as less of a cake and more of a chewy, gooey mix of nuts and large and delicious dried fruit held together by dough and then glazed to a gleaming, shiny perfection. We’re not sure who described it that way, but if you miss out on trying this, the joke’s on you.

Holiday Sweets Mini Gift

The Holiday Sweets Mini Gift may be, well, mini, but it packs a strong chocolate punch! It comes with milk chocolate-covered cherries and a variety of chocolate truffles. Who doesn’t love a double dose of chocolate during the holidays?

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When it comes to treats, you can never go wrong with a classic, and nothing is more classic than a chocolate chip cookie. Made using a top secret recipe, the c o o k ies inside this tin will bring smiles to everyone’s face. Glass of milk not included.

Keepsake Pear Ornaments

Pears and Christmas go together like, well, we’re not quite sure if there’s anything more perfect than this combination during the holiday season. You’ll probably eat your pears within a few days, but these ceramic ornaments will last throughout the holidays, and you can hang them from your tree year after year. Better yet, you don’t need to ripen them.

Holiday Hot Chocolate Tin Collection

‘Tis the season for fleece blankets, snuggling on couches wrapped in said blankets, and sipping hot cocoa. Throw a movie in there, too, while you’re at it. The Holiday Hot Chocolate Tin Collection comes with milk chocolate-, peppermint-, and caramel-flavored hot cocoa mixes all packed in their own holiday tin. Make sure they open this gift first for happy sipping all day long.

Gifts under $30 with a stack of pink-frosted cookies.

If you know someone who is all about peppermint, then look no further. The Buttercream Frosted Candy Cane Flavored Cookie Flavor Box comes with 12 buttercream frosted cookies all boasting that festive candy cane flavor. Each cookie comes individually wrapped for easy sharing and storage if, by some miracle, there are leftovers.

Safari Animal Succulent

What would the holidays be without…a ceramic planter in the shape of a safari animal with a succulent growing out of its back? For real, though, this gift is appropriate any time of year, but especially the winter, when it can be harder to keep houseplants alive. These resilient, drought-resistant mini succulents come in three animal varieties — rhino, elephant, and giraffe — ensuring they will up the cuteness factor in their home decor.

For more holiday gifting inspiration check out our other gift guides:
– Gifts for Her
– Gifts for Him
– Gifts for Holiday Hostess
– White Elephant & Secret Santa Gifts
– Holiday Gifts for Employees
– Catch-all Holiday Gift Guide
– Top Trending Flowers & Wreaths

The Sweetest Holiday Gifts for Her

The women in your life are angels, and the top of your tree should be adorned with an ornament of them. They deserve only the sweetest of gifts this holiday season. Whether that’s chocolate-covered strawberries, holiday roses, or sweet keepsakes, you can celebrate them by choosing one of our favorite Christmas gift ideas for her. She’ll be happy you did, rather than wanting to hang her on a tree…

Peppermint Rose Bouquet

Stop her in her tracks with this gorgeous Peppermint Rose Bouquet. Inspired by the classic pinwheel candy, this festive bouquet of red and white blooms is accompanied by Belgian chocolate truffles in flavors like caramel, Himalayan sea salt, and milk ganache, as well as a suncatcher.

Candy Cane Amaryllis

Although it primarily blooms in the summer, the amaryllis also produces flowers in winter, making it a very popular plant at Christmas. This plant takes approximately four to eight weeks to bloom from the time it arrives at your doorstep, so it’ll keep on giving well into the new year. Heck, if all goes according to this timetable, you’ll still be enjoying it way past Groundhog Day.

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Belgian Chocolate Bento Box with Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Chocolate and wine is a wonderful pairing, and anything that comes in a nifty package like a bento box just adds to a gift’s charm. The luxurious Belgian Chocolate Bento Box with Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon includes assorted dried fruit and nuts, chocolate-covered almonds, dark chocolate strawberry bark, and much more. How much more? Well, we haven’t even gotten to the wine part of the gift. A bottle of Harry & David 2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon accompanies the collection and pairs extraordinarily with the aforementioned chocolate goodies.

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Holiday Sweet and Savory
Lantern Gift

Light up her holiday with a gift that actually lights up! The Holiday Sweet and Savory Lantern Gift is packed with so many sweets that if Santa himself got a hold of it, he’d never be able to climb back up the chimney. This cozy gift offers Moose Munch Premium Popcorn, Jordan almonds, chocolate-covered cherries, and raspberry-filled shortbread cookies, as well as an award-winning cheese and a jar of Pepper & Onion Relish. When the snacks are all gone, she can use the wood and galvanized tin lantern as a decoration to keep the holiday spirit alive until the new year — and for years to come.

Holiday Tea and Mugs Gift

Unique and festive doesn’t even begin to describe this treasure. Featuring adorable ceramic mugs decorated with a seasonal design, this delightful Holiday Tea and Mugs Gift is rounded out by a holiday tea sampler of 60 (!) bags — 10 each of apple chai, orange spice, gingerbread, peppermint, holiday berry, and Moose Munch caramel nut black tea. She’ll savor this one with every sip she takes.

Holiday Mailbox Gift

Send a special season’s greetings with this playful Holiday Mailbox Gift brimming with sweet treats. It includes everyone’s favorite Moose Munch Premium Popcorn, yogurt-covered peppermint tree-shaped pretzels, peppermint cocoa mix, and much more, and it arrives in a festive mailbox that will surely deliver some holiday cheer.

Limited Edition Holiday Truffles

Often you hear the words “limited edition,” and it’s just a plot to get you to buy something that really isn’t all that scarce. Not in this case. Once these babies are gone, they’re gone. We’re talking six holiday-themed flavors of Harry & David’s famous decadent chocolate truffles, including gingerbread, candy cane, and brand new cranberry. But you have to act fast — they’ll be gone before you know it! (And we really mean it.)

Christmas Snacks and Sparklers

Shake things up with a festive mocktail gift just for her. This Christmas Snacks and Sparklers includes festive apple-pear and apple-pomegranate sparkling juices, candy straws, and over a dozen different treats, all of which can be displayed on the decorative tin tray for easy serving. Say cheers to the season with this delicious bounty.

Colors of Christmas Pears

You simply can’t go wrong with these perfectly ripe Colors of Christmas Pears. The gift box includes five legendary Royal Riviera Pears from the Harry & David orchards and five red pears from neighboring Southern Oregon orchardists. Also, these pears are so juicy. How juicy are they? Well, let’s just say there’s nothing wrong with eating these wearing a bib.