Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gifts for Mom and Dad

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Shopping for Mom and Dad is hard, so we rounded up some gift ideas for every type of parent. Dads who love to host will get a kick out of outdoor entertaining gifts like the Modern Cool Bar or an Outdoor Prep Table and Bar. Dads that enjoy working with tools always can use extra tool storage. For the mom who has everything, a Keter storage bench, shed or deck box is a useful surprise. And if she loves to garden, a raised garden bed is one of those garden gift ideas she’ll use season after season.

Do you love holiday shopping? It can be very fun, but knowing what to get for your mom and dad can leave you really stumped. You see, even if you know someone super well, finding the perfect gift can be  really hard. You want it to be something they’ll use and love and maybe even something that surprises them a bit. You might’ve tried looking at gift guides in the past, but it’s a lot of the same old stuff. So, we decided to build our own with unique gift ideas that everyone will love.

Gifts for Dads Who Like to Entertain

If your dad loves to entertain in their outdoor space, there are so many options for him! Here are a few of our favorite ideas:

• The Classic Cool Bar is a great backyard gift. It’s a cooler for your drinks and it has a pop-up mechanism that turns it into a cocktail table. It’s the perfect entertaining piece that will be a great backyard gift for your dad who likes to entertain.
• If he has people over often, he probably likes to play music for his guests. So, another great gift is a portable speaker. This speaker is small but mighty. It hooks to their phone and amplifies music so everyone at the party can dance and enjoy themselves. 
• A great outdoor kitchen gift is an outdoor kitchen cart. This cart will help him expand his entertaining space. It can give him more space to cook when grilling, or the cart can be used as a table for all of their hungry guests. 
• Speaking of guests, they’ll probably be pretty thirsty, too. That’s why an Outdoor Prep Table and Bar would also make an excellent gift. This innovative shelving unit transforms in seconds into a sleek, multifunctional serving station and bar.

Unique Gifts for Dads Who Always have a Project Going

Is your dad happiest out in the garage with a project half done on the workbench? Then you probably know his tools are spread all over the place. (And that he can never find the right drill bit.) A gift that helps him get organized might be the one he uses most all year.

1. Does he spend his weekends building birdhouses or refinishing old furniture? A Folding Work Table gives him a sturdy spot to cut, sand and glue, then folds up when he needs the space back. It’s a great pick if his garage doesn’t have room for a full workbench.
2. If his tools have taken over the garage, the Stack & Roll Tool Storage System can help him get it all under control. The pieces stack together and roll, so he can bring everything right to the project instead of making ten trips. It even comes in a modern olive green!
3. Is fishing, model building or tinkering with small engines more his thing? Then he’s got a lot of tiny pieces to keep track of. The Masterloader Rolling Tool Box with Cantilever Organizer has trays that fan out, so he can see every hook, screw and bit at a glance.
4. Want to keep it a little smaller? The Stack & Roll 2 Drawer Tool Box holds the tools he grabs most often. Since it’s part of the Stack & Roll line, he can keep building onto his setup later.



Any of these will make his garage a happier place. Plus, he’ll finally know where his tape measure is!

Unique Gifts for the Mom Who Has Everything

Does your mom seem to have everything? (Or maybe they’re just really picky!) We have a few ideas for her, too. 

• The first gift that we’d suggest is a storage shed kit from Keter. This is the perfect outdoor gift idea because there is a shed for everyone! Keter offers low-maintenance, easy-to-assemble and durable storage shed kits. The sheds come in neutral colors and so many sizes. We’d recommend a small vertical storage shed like the Signature Vertical Storage Shed. It has great features like a sloped threshold, 2 included shelves and a beautiful wood look. So, even if your mom doesn't have a huge yard, she will still be able to fit many kinds of Keter sheds in their outdoor space.
• If she’s not a shed sort of person, however, consider getting her a Keter deck box. Some of our favorites include the Signature 150 Gallon Deck Box, the City Box 30 Gallon (which comes in a variety of fun colors), and the Java 230 Gallon Deck Box. They are also durable and easy to care for. Deck boxes can be used in much smaller spaces though, like a deck, balcony or small patio. They help keep people more organized and have a less cluttered space. If your mom enjoys sitting outdoors and enjoying her coffee or reading book, a storage bench is a great gift idea. It provides comfortable and stylish seating that doubles as extra storage for all of her gardening tools.

Gift Ideas for Moms Who Love to Garden

Gifts for gardeners can often be tricky. Mom probably has a lot of plants and their own favorite gardening items. However, here are a few things that might be perfect for her:

•  A gardener can always use another set of gardening gloves.
• She also always needs sun protection. So, a wide-brimmed sun hat is another great idea. 
• Another great gift for a gardener is the Maple Raised Garden Bed, especially if she doesn’t have a lot of yard for gardening.
• Lastly, the Splendor Elevated Garden Bed is another great gift for gardeners. It’s the perfect gift for moms and grandmas especially because they won’t have to lean over to use them. 
• If your mom loves the whole process of nurturing her plants, the Darwin Potting Shed from Keter is a great option. With windows, a hybrid roof to let in more light, shelving, and so much more.

While the potting shed can be used year-round other gardening equipment may not be of much use to her until after the winter months. All of the sheds and garden beds from Keter are made from a sturdy resin, are low to no maintenance, and are easy to assemble. Anyone with a green thumb is sure to jump for joy with these gifts.

Great Gifts for Moms and Dads Who Love Entertaining

Are your parents the ones who always host? You know the type. Every birthday, cookout and Sunday dinner somehow ends up at their house. If that sounds like your mom and dad, why not go big this year with a gift they can enjoy together?

If they love serving drinks and spending time with friends, the Signature Outdoor Bar Shed is a total game-changer. At 9ft x 7ft, it’s a full backyard bar with two serving counters, a glass rack, open shelving for bottles, a cabinet to keep supplies out of sight and more. There’s even space for a TV, a mini fridge and a cable pass-through to power it. (Hello, Friday night happy hour!) When the party’s over, they can close it up and lock it (lock sold separately).

How many times do your parents hear “Where’s the trash can?” at a party? Probably more than they’d like! A Darwin Outdoor Trash Can gives guests an easy answer and looks a lot nicer than a big plastic bin. It holds 39 gallons and has a wood-look finish that won’t dent, peel or fade.

The double lid keeps the bag, trash and smell hidden, even if the can gets knocked over. (Great news if they have pets or nosy raccoons.) There’s also a built-in fluid tray, so cleanup is easy when someone tosses in a half-full soda. And because it’s weather-resistant, it can stay right out on the patio.

Any of these might be the best outdoor gift you’ve ever given them. Just don’t be surprised when you start getting invited over a lot more!