Cozy Night In Gifts: Blankets, Puzzles and Tea for the Person Who Needs to Slow Down

Some people are very hard to buy for because they do not want more things. What they want is an evening. The gifts below are built around that: something to sit under, something to do with your hands, and something warm to drink.

None of these require you to know the person’s size, style or shelf space. They are drawn from our catalog and made by independent brands. Selection changes during the season, so check the catalog for what is available now.

The "do nothing, on purpose" evening

Lilac/Coconut Flower Cozy Blanket

A cozy throw blanket that the maker pitches for movie nights, curling up with a book and bedtime snuggles. It is the easiest of these gifts to get right, because almost everyone has a sofa. From Mila & Rose.

Mountain Peak Loose Leaf Steeping Mug

A ceramic mug with a removable tea infuser and a lid, with a mountain-inspired design and a wooden handle. It holds about 10 oz, and the lid keeps tea warm. From Backwoods Provisions.

Herbal Tea Sampler Gift Box

Six caffeine-free loose leaf blends, with enough for up to 30 cups. Because it is caffeine-free, it works for an evening. The brand’s copy has a faith-inspired tone. From Little Prayer Tea Company.

The pairing: blanket plus tea plus mug is a complete evening. If you send only one, send the blanket.

For the person who needs something to do with their hands

In Cool Company, 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

A USA-made, 500-piece puzzle of ski-poster style artwork with winter-loving animals. Five hundred pieces is a satisfying size for a weekend without being a project that takes over the table. From Whimsigo.

The Party Mix I Trivia Card Game

A trivia card game of surprising fun facts about animals, space, numbers and more, in multiple choice and true-or-false formats, so everyone has a chance at an answer. It is for two or more players aged 10 and up, and a round takes 10 to 45 minutes. From Fun Fact Co.

The pairing: puzzle plus mug is a gift for someone who lives alone, or for a couple who like a quiet evening. The trivia game is better for families and friends who like a game night.

For the person who loves their space

MoonNest Circadian-Friendly Portable Table Lamp

A portable, rechargeable lamp designed for softer evenings, with a rounded moon shape and warm light. A good fit for a bedside table or reading corner. From DreamWalkerz.

Mr. Giraffe Glass Wall Art

A sketched giraffe in blue glasses, a pipe and a sweater vest, printed on tempered glass. This is a gift with personality, best for a reading nook, a den and someone with a sense of humor. From Insigneart USA.

Pumpkin Pie Beeswax Candle

An 8 oz, three-wick candle made from pure beeswax and scented with clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange and ginger essential oils. It is the lighting that completes the scene. From Wellness by Ari.

Who this works for

• The friend who has had a hard year. A blanket and tea say "rest" without saying it.
• The long-distance parent or grandparent. They can open a gift link, pick what they like and get it shipped to their door.
• The coworker you want to thank. A mug and a tea pairing keeps it warm without getting personal.
• The new neighbor. A candle or a puzzle is the right level of friendly.

A note for the sender

You do not have to pick the gift. Send a link by text or email, the recipient picks from a few gifts and enters their own address, and you are only charged once they accept. The recipient never sees prices. You can also send a note with it. Read how personal gifting works or start free.