Animal Farm

Price: $15.99 For: Kids Interests: Play, Learning I got these adorable animal magnets for my friend's nephew. You can easily place the unit on the refrigerator door. Once your child matches the correct pieces of the puzzle together, the machine will play fun music. Available at Target.

Niketown.com : Cuff Wristband Watch

Price: $39 For: Him or Her Interests: Running, Walking, Tennis, Outdoor sports. I got this for my sport loving friend. They come in an assortment of fruity colors in the Nike Women retail store. It's fun and functional, at a very affordable price.

The most delicious cupcake book

Price: $16.95 For: Him or Her Interests: Baking, Food, Desserts This book will definitely rally up some oohs and ahhs. Just the cover looks delicious. Cupcakes have made a trendy come back and have become girls' bestfriends. They convey an amazing sense of happiness, indulgence and fun in a light-hearted way. Available at Wishingfish.com for $16.95.

Photo Stickers

Price: $2.99 For: Him or Her or Kids Interests: Gift-giving, Organizing Photo stickers - they are personalized, surprising and thoughtful. I've ordered a bunch from Kodak Easy Share. All you have to do is upload your photos and select the ones you want to order as stickers. They cost $2.99 for 12. I will be using mines to tag all the christmas presents. It's darling.

Good question

Price: $30 For: Him or Her Interests: Career, Lifestyle "What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" Good questions lead to good answers. Hopefully, this one will bring your recipient one step closer to his or her dream. This paper weight makes for a gender neutral but impacting gift. I have gotten this for all types of friends - from those are in search for work and those who are already working. Available at Uncommon Goods for $30.

Wobbly Salt and Pepper Shakers

Price: $25 For: Him or Her Interests: Home, Entertaining and Cooking These are really cute. They wobble and turn but never fall over. A little industrial looking but since they are so small and wobbly they are the perfect addition for any modern home. Available at Brookstone .

Kung Fu Bookends

Price: $38 For: Him or Her Interests: Home, Entertaining, Decorating, Reading Looking for something neutral but still fun and thoughtful - this is what I found: Bookends with a twist. two intensely cute figures ready to strike. The wood base makes them modern yet easy to blend in to any home decor. Available at The Well Dressed Home.

Scottish Fine Soaps

Price: $19 For: Her Interests: Home, Beauty, Lifestyle My grandmother loves soaps. So I am always in search for lovely, aromatic ones the can add to her collection. Recently I've found some at Restoration Hardware and for only $19, it's a simple vintage delight. I got the set of 6 with: Milk, Linden and Oatmeal, they smell lovely.

Martha Stewart Kids

Price: 12 For: Her Interests: Kids, Lifestyle, Home Although not instantly gratifying (you can't order it and have it received within 7 days) - I think magazine subscriptions are some of the best and most lasting gifts. Every month your friend can have a little present in the mailbox and if it is a magazine like Martha Stewart Kids - it's simply delightful. It's colorful and filled with ideas but not overwhelmingly so. When was the last time you made paper snowflakes? For just $12/year (with 4 issues) - your friends will have something extraordinary and inspiring to read all year round.

What is Little Gifts about?

This blog is all about little gifts: meaningful cute and affordable. Gift-giving is one of the most rewarding things to do - I love finding things that are subtle but meaningful. So here you will find things that are colorful, smart, adorable and sweet for all the different kinds of people in your life. Let me know what you think - drop me a comment! XOXO -Erica