{"id":40959,"date":"2015-10-28T15:58:58","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T19:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.com\/?p=40959"},"modified":"2018-01-04T14:29:39","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T19:29:39","slug":"fantastic-finds-for-the-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2015\/fantastic-finds-for-the-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantastic Finds for the Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/search.html\/find\/?q=family&amp;sp_cs=UTF-&amp;source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/giftguide-holiday15-family-main.jpg\" alt=\"Fantastic Finds for the Family | UncommonGoods\" width=\"864\" height=\"927\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finding a gift for the whole family can be tricky, especially when each member of the group has a very different personality from the next. You could go with the standard &#8220;Happy Holidays to All of You from All of Us&#8221; fruitcake, but we think that one of these unique gifts might suite each of their individual tastes a little better. (While promoting family bonding, togetherness, and all that sweet stuff. Now <em>that<\/em> takes the cake!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-family-mugs?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Personalized-Family-Mugs.jpg\" alt=\"Personalized Family Mugs\" width=\"620\" height=\"399\" \/><\/a>Dad takes it black, mom likes a little milk and sugar, and the kiddos stick to hot chocolate. Now each member of the family can enjoy their favorite drink in their own special mug. |\u00a0<a title=\"Personalized Family Mugs | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-family-mugs?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Personalized Family Mugs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/unc.gd\/HolidayJournals-UncommonGoods?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Holiday-Journal-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Journal collage\" width=\"620\" height=\"229\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Holidays are basically memorable moment factories. Here&#8217;s a way to keep track of all of them. | <a title=\"The Holiday Journal | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/the-holiday-journal?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">The Holiday Journal<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"The Holiday Journal - Jewish | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/the-holiday-journal-jewish?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">The Holiday Journal &#8211; Jewish<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/nutcracker-holiday-set?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41023 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nutcracker-Holiday-Set-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"Nutcracker Holiday Set - cropped\" width=\"620\" height=\"425\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Parents might see this detailed diorama as more decorative, while kids can enjoy it as a play set. (Of course, if mom or dad feels like reenacting a scene from their favorite holiday ballet, they are certainly encouraged to do so!) | <a title=\"Nutcracker Holiday Set | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/nutcracker-holiday-set?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Nutcracker Holiday Set<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-cutting-board?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Personalized-Cutting-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Personalized Cutting Board\" width=\"620\" height=\"489\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Having trouble cooking up a gift idea for your favorite couple? Give them this\u00a0<a title=\"Personalized Cutting Board | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-cutting-board?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Personalized Cutting Board<\/a>\u00a0and let them do the cooking. Or at least the prep work!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/kid-quotes-memory-book?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kid-Quotes-Memory-Book.jpg\" alt=\"Kid Quotes Memory Book\" width=\"620\" height=\"381\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kids say some seriously funny things, and your friends with kids will seriously appreciate this clever way to record those giggle-inducing moments. | <a title=\"Kid Quotes Memory Book | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/kid-quotes-memory-book?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Kid Quotes Memory Book<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/heirloom-recipe-journal?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Heirloom-Recipe-Journal.jpg\" alt=\"Heirloom Recipe Journal\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" \/><\/a>Passing recipes down through generations is a common tradition, but this beautiful, handmade\u00a0<a title=\"Heirloom Recipe Journal | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/heirloom-recipe-journal?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Heirloom Recipe Journal<\/a>\u00a0is an uncommon way to do it in style.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-family-ski-snowboard-art?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Personalized-Family-Ski-and-Snowboard-Art.jpg\" alt=\"Personalized Family Ski and Snowboard Art\" width=\"620\" height=\"358\" \/><\/a>Sending the whole gang on a ski retreat might not be a realistic option for holiday gift, but this piece is another way to celebrate family togetherness and a shared love for hitting the slopes.| <a title=\"Personalized Family Ski &amp; Snowboard Art | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-family-ski-snowboard-art?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Personalized Family Ski and Snowboard Art<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-family-cameo-portrait?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Personalized-Family-Cameo-Portrait.jpg\" alt=\"Personalized Family Cameo Portrait\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" \/><\/a>A long hallway filled with faded Victorian portraits of kin is probably a little over the top. One Victorian-style\u00a0<a title=\"Personalized Family Cameo Portrait | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-family-cameo-portrait?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Personalized Family Cameo Portrait<\/a>, on the other hand, is a great gift.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/custom-lake-art-cribbage-board?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/custom_lake.jpg\" alt=\"Custom Lake Cribbage Board | UncommonGoods\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have them pegged for a family that loves a fun challenge? \u00a0Give them a \u00a0<a title=\"Custom Lake Art Cribbage Board | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/custom-lake-art-cribbage-board?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Custom Lake Art Cribbage Board<\/a>\u00a0and they might even invite you to their crib for the next game night.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/tabletop-cornhole?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tabletop-Cornhole.jpg\" alt=\"Tabletop Cornhole\" width=\"620\" height=\"510\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Beanbag toss is fun, but backyard games aren&#8217;t always a hit in December. This tiny version is made for indoor play, so it&#8217;s sure to receive a warm reception. |\u00a0<a title=\"Tabletop Cornhole | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/tabletop-cornhole\" target=\"_blank\">Tabletop Cornhole<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/pucket?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Pucket.jpg\" alt=\"Pucket\" width=\"620\" height=\"442\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not quite air hockey and not quite finger football,\u00a0<a title=\"Pucket Game | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/pucket\" target=\"_blank\">Pucket<\/a>\u00a0is a game they may not have heard of yet, but will surely add to the family fun roster once they give it a try.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/family-fun-bucket-list?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Family-Fun-Bucket-List.jpg\" alt=\"Family Fun Bucket List\" width=\"620\" height=\"505\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Answering the question \u00a0&#8220;What should we do today?&#8221; is now easier than ever. | <a title=\"Family Fun Bucket List | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/family-fun-bucket-list?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Family Fun Bucket List<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/game-of-phones?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Game-of-Phones-26556_zoom1.jpg\" alt=\"Game of Phones 26556_zoom1\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Smartphones get a bad rap for preventing meaningful human interaction. <a title=\"Game of Phones | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/game-of-phones?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Game of Phones<\/a>\u00a0makes that mobile device a part of the human interaction&#8211; and what&#8217;s more meaningful than being crowned the winner and earning bragging rights until next game night?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-house-sign-times-square-subway?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39966 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/housesign1.jpg\" alt=\"Personalized Subway House Sign | UncommonGoods\" width=\"620\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a>The great gift train just pulled into the station and the conductor&#8217;s announcing that a New York City subway-inspired\u00a0<a title=\"Personalized House Sign | UncommonGoods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/product\/personalized-house-sign-times-square-subway?source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\">Personalized House Sign<\/a>\u00a0is the last stop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/search.html\/find\/?q=family&amp;sp_cs=UTF-&amp;source=blog_gg_family\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41204 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blogcta-ggholiday15-family.jpg\" alt=\"See more gifts for families | UncommonGoods\" width=\"540\" height=\"96\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding a gift for the whole family can be tricky, especially when each member of the group has a very different personality from the next. 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