30 Time-Saving Gift Ideas for Christmas

Kaylee Fisher
Royalcraftwood
Published in
9 min readDec 12, 2019

The holidays are here, therefore it’s time to brainstorm once again and find the perfect gifts for all the special people in your life. To save you some time and money this year, we got together the best, most thoughtful, productivity gifts for pretty much anyone on your list.

The best time-saving gift ideas

We put together guaranteed-to-please gifts for everybody in the world. You will find really cool stuff there and your special people will enjoy it!

For the coffee lover

The coffee lover can’t spend a day without their favorite drink. So, what should you buy? We know how to help.

1 Modern coffee & tea carafe

No more brewing coffee and tea. Pouring what can fit into a mug, going to work, then brewing more coffee, only to rinse and repeat. The mesh filter is designed to hold tea and coffee grounds. Simply add hot water to the thermos wherever you are, be in the office, plane, or party. A stylish and useful gift for your special one who loves coffee.

2 Coffee machine

If your friend or a loved one loves coffee, it will be the perfect gift! Of course, it is not a cheap present, but your special person will be very happy with a good coffee machine. With this gift, she or he can enjoy a great cup of coffee every day!

3 Coffee grinder

Easy to use, easy to clean, and it is a worthwhile investment if there is a need to improve the quality of the coffee at home.

4 Coffee subscription

The coffee lover in your life probably wants to try different coffees to find something perfect for her taste. Seeking out new coffees to try can be time-consuming and difficult. With a coffee subscription, you can put different types of coffee together! Isn’t it awesome?

5 Thermo cup

It is a perfect gift for every coffee lover who is always on the go! Now he or she can drink hot coffee everywhere. Stainless steel vacuum insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for 6–12 hours. They will save money and time by bringing their own coffee. :)

For people who like to note everything

Getting ideas on paper is a fantastic way to wrap your head around everything that needs to get done. Therefore we put together cool gift ideas for those who like to note everything and plan all the steps.

6 Planner

Every sports lover needs to be organized. To set a goal, you need to write down all the steps. Notebooks come with your choice of interior (choose blank, lined, or graph paper). Weekly and monthly planners are perpetual so you can start them on any date and include two sheets of colorful stickers to highlight birthdays special events and reminders.

7 Ballpoint pens

These ball gel pens with the quick-drying properties are the must-have! Do you know what? It’s perfect for left-handed writers who are tired of smearing and smudging as they move their hand across the page. Stylish and practical gift!

8 Divider sticky notes

They make it easier to find any important notes that are jotted down. The special binding allows flipping to the color you need while organizing. Write, reposition and remove cleanly without sticky residue.

9 To do list notepad

It is a must-have in any organizational routine. These ‘to-do’ lists help to control everything you’ve done throughout the day. Very convenient to use, nice-looking and in the right size. Great present.

10 Smart writing set

A smart writing set is really a unique gift. The paper tablet and pen capture your pen strokes on paper and automatically transfer your handwriting to the companion app. There you can save, edit, organize and share your ideas digitally.

For eco-friendly people

Can’t find the perfect gift for the eco-conscious friend? As the world is going stylishly green, you can choose from a lot of eco-friendly alternatives. We will help you to find something special.

11 Zero waste starter kit

Does your friend want to start a zero waste journey but doesn’t actually know where to begin? So, we know what gift will be perfect for a start! This kit has everything she needs to lead a new trash free life.

12 Bedside caddy

If they’re always bringing their computer or reading to their bed, gifting this incredibly useful bedside caddy will seriously help their sleep routine. Plus, it is made of eco-friendly materials!

13 Green cleaning products

It is a must-have in every home. Therefore, green cleaning products are a great gift idea. Once they try this super-powerful, non-toxic concentrate that cleans everything effectively without any nasty smells, they’ll love it!

14 Bamboo cutting board set

Perfect bamboo cutting board set — a small board to take on a trip, a medium-sized one for small chopping tasks, and the big one during party meal prep. Smooth bamboo wood doesn’t dull your knives and feels easy to cut on. Also, there will be no scratches and marks on the board. The cutting board is made of sturdy natural wood — there are no chemicals or BPA. Bamboo is a known liquid absorber and bacteria fighter that helps you eat healthily. Royal Craft Wood’s unique bamboo cheese board with cutlery set is a great gift idea. (Amazon).

15 Bamboo cutter set

This is not only an eco-friendly gift but also a stylish set! Made from great quality, durable and non-toxic bamboo, this set is designed to last long! Perfectly for any occasion!

For Party Lovers

16 Unique bamboo cheese board with cutlery set

What is a party without cheese and wine? This large cheese platter functions as a spacious area to serve a wide range of delicious indulgences. The guests will be impressed with this fancy and gorgeous cheese board. Royal Craft Wood’s unique bamboo cheese board with cutlery set is a great gift idea. (Amazon).

17 Cocktail shaker

Finish off the bar cart with this two-tone cocktail shaker for popular party cocktails like mojitos and margaritas. It is easier to make a cocktail with a shaker, don’t you think? Stop wasting time and make the drink in a few minutes. Now your special person can host a party every Friday evening. :)

18 Sound activated party lights

Perfect and a fun gift idea for a party lover. The disco ball light is easy to choose solid colors or multicolored with the handy remote. Just imagine this party! And you don’t need to add something else and think about ‘more light’ and music. It’s all covered with this device!

19 Metal wine rack

Every hostess needs a fully stocked wine collection. You’ll definitely be invited back after gifting an ultra-stylish wine rack. You’ll get a bonus if you gift them also a bottle or two of their favorite wine. Now your loved one doesn’t need to go to the store and buy a bottle of wine, cause she\he has a rack, where they can store several bottles. :)

20 Wine serving tray

Now the host or hostess can bring even more to the table! This stylish tray is right for such a job! The decorated wooden compartments house four stemmed wine glasses and one standard bottle of wine. Quick and stylish presenting is guaranteed.

For a teacher

Ask any teacher, their lives are hectic. Always. Therefore, we put together some useful gift ideas for these awesome people.

21 Bathtub caddy

We swear everyone wants to spend some time in silence. Especially teachers after a long workday! The most relaxing bathtub experience is possible with a bamboo bathtub caddy! A luxurious home spa treatment is really easy to achieve. A bathtub caddy tray will help keep all the essentials needed (i.e. a candle, bubble bath, your phone) close by while keeping them all dry. Perfect! Plus, she can take a bath while making lesson plans for the next day! You can choose the best bamboo bathtub caddy from Royal Craft Wood. (Amazon)

22 Teacher’s lesson planner

It is an essential item for every teacher. Take it one step further and give them a personalized lesson planner with their name, school or a personal message on it.

23 School supplies

Teachers usually pay out of pocket for the supplies in their classrooms, which can add up quickly. Pencils, pens, dry erase markers, coloring supplies, disinfecting wipes and tissues are used on a daily basis, so whenever teachers get a new stock of any classroom supplies, it’s a big help.

24 Smart reusable notebook

This notebook will be their new favorite gadget. What will they get with this notebook? Free time! They can export the pages of the notebook to their email or Google Docs, and then just wipe them clean and start all over. Awesome!

25 Desktop calendar

It’s nice to have a calendar that’s quick and easy to reference. What better place to have a calendar than right on your desktop? These are cheap and extremely handy for teachers.

For Tech Lovers

26 Bluetooth Speaker

Everyone needs a great soundtrack. This cool device can work even underwater! Super-portable, stylish, convenient, the music will always be on point. Help your friend or loved one add some fun to their everyday routine. They don’t need to spend free time searching for their favorite song on the phone or download something new.

27 Robot mop

It is crazy, but really true! A genius gift idea! Save your special one’s time and bring him or her this powerful and portable robot mop. We are 100% sure that you don’t want them to have to break their backs by mopping. Therefore, this powerful little guy will mop and sweep tile floors, hardwood floors, and is perfect for your kitchen, bathroom, and other must-clean places too.

28 USB wall charger

The techie in your life has a lot of gadgets — more than they’ve ever had. A phone, a watch, power bank, tablet, camera and who knows what else. Therefore, gift them a single charger that can charge everything they have!

29 Steamer

Using a steamer on their clothes will save them money and the hassle of going to a dry cleaner. It can heat up in 60 seconds and does the job really well!

30 Alarm clock

It is a must-have for everyone who can’t get out of bed. It’ll jump off the table and run around after nine minutes of snooze time. This means that they’ll definitely be saving those minutes they waste repeatedly hitting the snooze button.

The best gifts to save time

Christmas is a magical holiday when everyone wants to gift something special. We put together great gift ideas for everyone in your life! The season isn’t about how much you spend on the people you love. It’s about spending time with the people you care about.

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