Personalized and custom gifts automatically make giving so much more thoughtful -- and it doesn't have to be expensive, either.
Check out nearly 3 dozen amazing personalized gift ideas we've found for kids, grandparents, sweethearts, teachers and more. Just be sure to order soon!
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All picks have been editorially determined by our staff. There has been no compensation for inclusion in this guide.
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All discount codes good through 12/31/17
4 Things Personalized Tote Bag
Don't you want to make like 100 of these?
$39, The Shop Forward
Personalized Cameo Family Portrait by Shelly Klein
Gorgeous, modern interpretation of a family portrait, whatever your family looks like.
$75-175, Uncommon Goods
Totally Custom Xbox Controller
Right down to the color of the buttons. So fun!
$92.96, Xbox Design Lab
Gold-Filled Silhouette Locket
A truly special gift for a special mom, grandma, aunt or godmother.
$189, Le Papier Studio Use code THANKS10 for 10% off + orders over $150 get free US shipping
Custom Mix Tape Pillow
Just so you can say, "here, honey...I made you a mix tape."
$58, Uncommon Goods
Personalized Pewter Christmas Tree Ornament
Lovely keepsake at a fantastic price.
$23, My Beaded Butterfly Use code COOLMOMPICKS17 for free US shipping
Personalized Ombre Frost Modern Christmas Stockings
An initial or name for everyone on the nice list from a favorite Etsy shop. These stockings were even a Spawned podcast Cool Pick of the Week!
$28.50+, Good Wishes Quilts
Personalized Coffee Travel Mug
Considering the size, try "Caffeinated AF"
$19.99, Lifetime Creations
Custom Engraved Urban Decay Vice Lipstick
More than 100 colors. And uh, does "KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF, KIDS" fit?
$17, Urban Decay
Custom T-shirt From Your Child's Artwork
Your kid will be thrilled, and these guys do absolutely fantastic work.
$26.95 est, Custom Ink
Custom Cursive Word Necklace
Choose a name or meaningful word up to 8 letters and Peggy will custom create a special necklace in 14k gold-filled or sterling.
$59+, Peggy Li
Personalized Unicorn Journal
For magical thinking.
$32, Shop Kelly Renae
Custom Embroidery Hoop Art Kit From Your Photo
Send this talented artist a favorite pic, she'll help you get crafty with it.
$50, Create The Culture
Custom Solidwool Photo Calendar
Really sweet photo gift for grandparents, teachers, or all the cousins.
$40, Artifact Uprising
Child's Signature on Custom Pendant or Keychain
A lot of artists do this now, but she's the original -- and her work is spectacular. And fast!
$120 as shown here, Metalmorphis
Personalized Ballerina Ceramic Ornament
Lots of cool options at this shop. Make it a tradition and get a new one each year.
$18.95 Digibuddha Home
Monogrammed Coach Duffel
If only for yourself. Oof -- gorgeous.
$416.50 on sale (reg $565!), Coach
Rewriteable Twitter T-Shirt
The ultimate personalized tee: Use a wipeable marker to "tweet" something new after every wash. #Covfefe
$29.99 kids + adult sizes, MarkerTee Use code TS0617 for 15% off
Personalized Wooden Skittles Set
Beautiful baby room decor turned fun toddler plaything.
$35, Indie Bambino Toys
Personalized Stacking Rings
The more the merrier. In fact, you can put that on a ring.
$24/ea, Emily J Designs
Family Faces Photo Sticker Book
Amazing personalized gift for cousins or multiple kids.
$24.99, Pinhole Press Use code COOLMOMS for 15% off all products
Personalized Moana Converse
The shoes to help her know the way.
$54.99, Store Penny Lane Use code CMPFREESHIP for free shipping
Custom Misheard Lyrics Coasters
Hold me closer, Tony Danza...
$30, Bright Beam
Custom Map Vacuum-Insulated Travel Cup
From any city that you wish you could take with you all the time.
$35, Jace Design Use code COOLMOMPICKS for 20% off any one product
Personalized Darth Vader Stocking
Come to the Dark Side. It's filled with toys!
$27 on sale, PBK
Personalized Faux-Fur Unicorn Baby Rocker
Come on, who didn't dream of having their very own unicorn?
$101 on sale, Pottery Barn Kids
Personalized Peg Doll Family Ornaments
A handmade heirloom from a real artist. Wow, the detail.
Starts at $145/2 adults, Goose Grease Toys
Personalized LOVE Sculpture
For your sweetheart.
$16+, Meow 3D Store
Monogrammed Leather Jewelry Case
Filling it is up to you. (But do it!)
$29.50 + $9.50 for personalization, PB
Big Deal Personalized Family Pillow
The family that brags together...
$29, West Elm
Custom Hand-Painted Funko POP Figure
No, I'm Batman.
$40/$50, From Another Dimension
Custom Converse
Available in kids and adult sizes. (Hint hint)
$60, Nike Store
Custom Photo Mug
So many great options at really cool prices.
$20, Shutterfly
Personalized Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
Sweet custom gift that makes a big impression without a big budget.
$23, Tiny Me
Custom Pet Plush by Petsies
What an absolutely sweet way to remember a best friend.
$150+, Petsies Use code coolmom10 for 10 % off your orderDon't forget to visit our other gift guide categories for even more ideas! And be sure to enter our $500 Etsy gift card giveaway to help support more indie makers and artists this holiday!