Spring has finally fully sprung! After missing out on all of last Spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are looking forward to seeing family and friends this year. Graduations, Father’s Day, and cookouts will be popping up everywhere in short order.
You can’t just show up to a holiday family function empty-handed–you need to bring some gifts to celebrate! We have put together a small article to showcase some great gifts for almost any occasion this spring (and early summer).
Gifts for grads, dads, and general spring celebrations will be featured below. We’ve decided to feature gifts that you can’t find just anywhere, so be sure to stop by the store or give us a call if you have any questions or want to know more.
Graduation Gifts for All Ages
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin
Perfect for: Pre-school grads or summer fun for kids
The Sensory Bin from Creativity for Kids is a perfect spring gift for any young child. Sensory Bins include dozens of pieces designed to stimulate the senses. The best part? There are no rules! Sensory Bins are all-inclusive and the activities are only limited to the imagination.
Pop Fidget Spinners
Perfect for: Grade school grads or junior high students
The fidget spinner craze may have died down a bit, but the spinners are still fantastic gifts for children going into middle school. Fidget spinners can be used for anything from entertainment to stress relief. Pop Fidget Spinners come in a large variety of colors, allowing you to find the perfect combination for your child!
Brumate Drinkware
Perfect for: High school & college students and grads
Brumate Drinkware products are designed to keep drinks hot or cold for over 24 hours. A fantastic gift for any student cramming for midterms or finals, Brumate Drinkware is also stylish. Find a style and color for any student and make their next long session a bit more bearable.
Father’s Day Gifts
Unemployed Philosophers Guild Mug
Perfect for: Any dad who likes his coffee (and his mugs)
These mugs make great gifts for any dad that enjoys coffee, pop culture, and humor. Styles range from Mister Rogers to science equations. Many of the Unemployed Philosophers Guild mugs change color or style when exposed to heat, changing the image or colors. Make your dad’s morning coffee a bit more enjoyable with one of these unique mugs!
Professor Puzzle Ultimate Sports Trivia
Perfect for: Sports fan dads
300 sports questions to test any fan’s knowledge! The Professor Puzzle Ultimate Sports Trivia is a great gift for any dad who loves sports. Why? Because you get to spend time playing the game with dad after he opens it! Most sports dads like winning, so give them the gift of a game they can still win at–Sports Trivia. Just don’t let it go to his head too much…
Abdallah Spring Chocolates
Perfect for: Any dad
A quick and easy gift for any dad is a box of chocolates. But not just any box. Abdallah chocolates are made from pure ingredients in small batches. Every box is exquisitely wrapped in seasonal paper or packaged in a fancy container. Did we mention the chocolate is great? Well, it is! If your family hasn’t tried Abdallah chocolates this may be the perfect Father’s Day gift!
General Spring Gifts
Melissa & Doug Giddy Buddy Garden Tools
Perfect for: Young children who want to help in the garden
Melissa & Doug outdoor toys are always a great idea for young kids. This two-piece gardening set is perfect for any child who is interested in helping mom or dad in the garden or yard. The tools are safe, easy to grip with small hands, and features a fun bug design on the handles.
Green Toys Jump Rope
Perfect for: Active kids, as an eco-friendly gift
The classic jump rope has been slightly redesigned by Green Toys to be more eco-friendly. Made from 100% recycled plastic, BPA-free, and meeting all EPA standards, this jump rope really is eco-friendly. It also feels like any other jump rope. The rope is 100% cotton that can be adjusted up to 7 feet.
Insect Shield Scarf
Perfect for: Anyone who wants to stay fashionable AND avoid bugs
These functional, Springtime scarves from Insect Shield are designed to look good and keep the bugs away. Bugs deterred by the EPA-registered permethrin repellent fabric include flies, mosquitos, ants, ticks, chiggers, and midges. Normal laundering works for cleaning–throw it in the washer and let it hang dry.
Spring Gifts at Oswald’s
Our gift buyers are constantly looking for new, unique, and fun gift ideas for our customers. The products mentioned above were selected from hundreds of seasonal gift items available in-store. In other words: if nothing on this list seemed right for you, stop by the store! We are open 7 days a week and on most holidays.
If you have any questions, comments, or just need help finding a great gift, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We’d love to hear from you.
Happy Spring everyone!
