Personalized Gifts for Everyone on Your Holiday Gift List!
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I have to tell you, I think personalized gifts might be the most thoughtful gifts to give and receive! They show intentionality. You took the extra time and effort to personalize a gift just for the recipient! I love giving and receiving personalized gifts. Don’t you? 😄
Personalized Joy to the World Crewneck Sweatshirt (Interlocking font, Black vinyl)
My favorite place (by far!) to find personalized gifts is Marleylilly! Marleylilly offers top-quality monogrammed clothing, accessories, gifts, and much more. Whether you’re looking for gifts for your toddler grandson, adult son, best gal pal, or senior adult mama, you’ll find a fabulous, thoughtful gift at Marleylilly. (And with the exclusive code SUZYFREESHIP, your items will even ship FREE for a limited time!)
Today, I’m introducing you to my family and sharing the personalized gifts I found for each of them at Marleylilly!
About Marleylilly
Monogrammed Plaid Layering Tunic (Fishtail font, Black thread)
I love knowing who I’m buying from, don’t you? Lemme tell you a little bit about Marleylilly! The company started when the founder was invited to several weddings in the summer of 2010. As a recent college graduate on a limited budget, she had to think of creative ways to ensure her friends and family received gifts that they would love. With a modest monogram machine from eBay and a lifetime of craftiness put together, soon, she was creating one-of-a-kind personalized gifts right from her home!
The orders soon started pouring in, and before long, the business moved from her basement to a 70,000-square-foot facility and then to a 154,000-square-foot custom facility in South Carolina, where it still is today!
Why I Love Marleylilly
There are so many things I love about Marleylilly!
- Items can be ordered with or without monograms. Some items even come without monograms, like my “y’all” sweater above!
- When you add a monogram to an item, you select the font and thread color. Once you make your selection, your exact design will appear on the item, giving you a preview of exactly how it will look. Once you select your item, click the “PERSONALIZE” button, select your font, add your initials, and then select your thread color. It’s SO easy. Try it out HERE!
- Marleylilly’s turnaround time is amazingly fast! New orders ship in 2-4 days.
- Most items at Marleylilly come in multiple colors and/or patterns! As you’re going through this post, if you see something you like, be sure to click on it to check for alternatives!
- Not sure of the “rules” for monograms? Marleylilly has a handy guide right on their website covering the etiquette dos and don’ts.
- Got a college student or need a gift for an active alum? You’ll want to check out Marleylilly’s collegiate section for officially licensed NCAA-approved game-day apparel and accessories that make gift-giving a snap! Also check out their Greek section HERE.
- Marleylilly has a great Loyalty Program! There are birthday rewards, points per purchase, and more ways to earn.
- They have a Bloopers Shop where you can search for your monogram to discover personalized and non-personalized products up to 70% off! On the Bloopers Shop page, you can sign up to get notified when they make a blooper with your initials!
- Want to place a bulk order for personalized gifts (like for bridesmaids’ gifts, wedding favors, etc.) or want them to monogram a custom logo? Their customer service team would love to talk with you about it! You can learn more on their FAQ page HERE.
- They’ve generously offered a code exclusively to Empty Nest Blessed followers to get FREE shipping for a limited time! Use SUZYFREESHIP at checkout!
Personalized Gifts for Everyone
Gifts for Senior Adults
The senior adults in my life were too shy to be photographed, but I think this fun Monogrammed Travel Tumbler (which comes in lots of cute patterns) would make a great gift! I’m always trying to get my parents to drink more water! 💦
Monogrammed Travel Tumbler (Fishtail font, Glitter Aqua vinyl)
I know you feel blessed if you’ve got senior adults on your list! It’s always a privilege to find a thoughtful gift to make their life easier and show them how special they are. A cozy robe is always a sweet idea for a senior adult mama, and this one is so plush! My mom would feel so fancy with this pretty Bible tote bag when she heads to church. I love this collapsible rolling cart for moving things from room to room, whether laundry or other sundries. How fun is this coffee mug for a senior? And how about these fun sequin slippers? I think both my 80-something mom AND dad would love this personalized fur throw! I think I’m buying two! Here are my other gift picks for senior adults.
Gifts for Young Mamas
Monogrammed Crewneck Sweatshirt (8 colors and prints! Click HERE.) | Monogrammed Kids Softspun Sweatshirt (Comes in pink and deep teal! Click HERE.)
If you’ve got a daughter who’s a young mom, you know she’s always on the go! Marleylilly has some helpful gifts to make her life easier, her style cuter, and her life just a little more fun! My daughter-in-law Sarah loved this packable cooler. She could stash toys and snacks in the top section and keep drinks and lunch cold in the bottom cooler! The monogrammed crewneck sweatshirt on my sweet girls above comes in adult and kids sizes for cute Mommy & me moments! Here are some of my other favorite gift ideas for young moms.
Gifts for Men
More than any other category, you all ask me for help selecting gifts for your men! From young adult men right up to senior adult men, it can be challenging to find just the right gift! Thankfully, Marleylilly has some super-classy and practical gift ideas for men! One of my favorites is the leather valet tray I gave my son, Weston.
Personalized Leather Valet Tray (Roman font)
I’m also a big fan of this waxed canvas hanging toiletry bag. I love anything made from waxed canvas for men! Check out the gifts for men section HERE and the waxed canvas gift items HERE. I’m sharing my favorite picks below!
Bob fell hard for this convertible weekender bag for our weekend getaways. (Check out THIS Instagram post we did that shows you exactly how this clever bag works—it’s truly genius!) Plus, it comes in a girly print, too!
Monogrammed Convertible Weekend Bag (Octagonal font, Cognac thread)
I had this classic golf towel monogrammed for my son, Connor, and it looks amazing!
Golf Towel (Century Block font with tan thread.)
Gifts for Women
Whether you’re buying for your Bible Study girls, for your daughters-in-law, or yourself (guilty!🤣), you’ll find so many fabulous and well-priced ideas at Marleylilly. Add personalization, and you’ve got a really special gift!
Monogrammed Quilted Crossbody (Fishtail font, White thread)
What woman wouldn’t love these yummy faux fur slippers? This chic quarter zip pullover had me at “hello!” I always get compliments on these personalized disc hoop earrings and wear them year round!
Personalized Hoop Earrings (Interlocking font)
Check out my other picks for women below.
Gifts for College Students & Young Adults
College students and young adults are always on the go! Often, they’re living on their own or setting up a household for the first time as well, so that can help direct your gift selections! My daughter, Becca, is in grad school at NYU, and I knew she needed a warm hat for the cold New York winters. Also, as a singer, she’s always drinking. I knew a fresh water bottle would be a welcome surprise!
Chunky Knit Beanie (no monogram) | Monogrammed 20 oz. Water Bottle (“B” monogram in Fishtail font, Silver Starlight vinyl)
This adorable monogrammed soft spun lounge set is just what a hardworking college student or young adult wants to slip into after a long day! (It’s on MY list, too!). These monogrammed lunch bags are a great idea for the college student or YA trying to eat healthy and bring their lunch instead of going out to eat. Here are some other thoughtful ideas for college students and young adults (both men and women).
Gifts for Kids
Buying gifts for the grands is always fun! We always buy a mix of practical things and fun things. How about you? If you have grandbabies, how about a pair of sweet eyelet bloomers for a baby girl or these cute baby booties for your little cowboy? Got a toddler? I love this pom-pom beanie or a sassy leopard print CamelBak for a girl and this rugged plaid layering tunic for your little guy. I love this sweet girly purse or this soft but tough gray leopard fleece vest for elementary-age boys. Check out my other personalized gift picks for kids below.
Stocking Stuffers
Stocking stuffers are my favorite gifts to buy! Marleylilly has so many great stocking stuffer ideas in their Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide. Check out my favorites below.
I’ve loved introducing you to my favorite place to buy personalized gifts today! Marleylilly and Marleylilly Kids are the first places I shop when I need a gift for someone special. Be sure to check out all of Marleylilly’s Gift Guides! You’ll find holiday gift ideas and gift ideas for occasions like housewarmings, birthdays, new babies, graduations, and more!
Many thanks to Marleylilly for sponsoring this post and for kindly sharing an exclusive discount code just for my Empty Nest Blessed gals! For a limited time, use SUZYFREESHIP for free shipping on any size order! Also, a huge thank you to my precious family for sharing their cute photos and videos. You are God’s greatest gift to me!
