{"id":11958,"date":"2025-11-23T19:29:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T23:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/gretchen-rubins-gifts-that-are-not-candles\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T19:29:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T23:29:54","slug":"gretchen-rubins-gifts-that-are-not-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/gretchen-rubins-gifts-that-are-not-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"Gretchen Rubin\u2019s Gifts That Are Not Candles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Gift-giving for acquaintances can be tricky\u2014you want to show you put some thought into it, but keep the choice general enough that you don’t give them something they’ll never use. Here are some ideas that go beyond the tried and true “nice candle” option. (Although if you’re really committed to the candle, I have some recommendations<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

This post includes products that I believe in and love myself. It also includes affiliate links<\/i>, meaning I will\u00a0<\/i>receive<\/i>\u00a0a commission if you decide to make a purchase from these links. This never comes at any\u00a0cost to you.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Olive Oil<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Even though I don\u2019t cook much, I do still appreciate having high-quality olive oil and vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Jigsaw Puzzle<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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My family appreciates a good jigsaw puzzle, and I love that these support local artists. They can even be framed for your walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Books<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Books are some of my favorite gifts to get and give.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Adult Coloring Book<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Coloring is a terrific way to calm our minds through our hands, and it\u2019s such a pleasure to play with color.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Shutterfly Gift Card<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Your recipient can upload their favorite photos to Shutterfly and turn them into printed albums, framed wall art, personalized mugs, and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Year of Guided Watercolor Calendar<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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2025 has been my year of watercolor, and this calendar is such a fun approach to painting more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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