The holiday season is upon us, and if we’re being honest – we’re thankful that 2020 is coming to a close!  As you plan out your holiday gifts, for both your residents and team members, it’s the perfect time to get them something special.  The challenges of this year have been immense, and we all deserve a little enjoyment as we round out the year.  Our gift guide will show you budget-friendly and last minute gift ideas for your residents and staff! 

Resident Gift Ideas

It can be tough to come up with a gift idea that pleases hundreds of residents. No branded products this year – give them something they actually want and appreciate! But don’t stress about timing, every last minute gift idea in our shopping guide is available on Amazon prime so it will be sure to arrive in time – hey that rhymes!  We’ve kept the options under $10 per resident gift to keep you on budget.

Mini Succulent – If your community is eco-friendly, play up that vibe and treat all of your residents to some fresh greenery.  Everyone loves succulents – they are easy to take care of and provide a very affordable last minute gift idea! Get a set of 12 for $30, which breaks down to only $2.50 per plant!  Double up for roommates or larger apartments. Include this with a custom designed card that shows your residents you care – we can help create the card for you! Here are some succulent/cactus themed ideas…

“Let’s ROOT for each other and watch each other GROW”

“ALOE YOU VERA MUCH.”

“ALOE THERE!”

“I’m a SUCCA for you.”

Acacia Wood Cutting Board – Slip one of these in every kitchen for just $10. We’ve all spent more time in the kitchen this year, and residents can use these in the kitchen or on their bar carts. If you’ve been hosting cooking demos or classes at your community – whether in person or virtual – this gift goes perfectly with that theme!

Coffee Coffee Coffee – This was the year that WFH took on a whole new meaning.  With coffee fueling most of that new office productivity, you residents will love this gift.  The colors and labels are completely customizable. Shop this 12oz bag for just $5 each on Amazon.

Candles – seriously, everyone LOVES candles. You can’t go wrong with sending a candle to your residents. This woodsy scented, gender-neutral one is available on Amazon for just $9. Add a custom gift tag to your DIY wrapping to express your gratitude for your residents, here are a couple of cute ideas:

“Take your candle and light the world”

“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle”

“Be the light that helps others see”

Staff Appreciation Gift Ideas

For the team that’s worked miracles this year to keep everything flowing smoothly, a great staff appreciation gift is a must.  We’ve included categories and options to help you narrow down the perfect gift; all while keeping it under $50 per person.

S’well Water Bottle – Bottles are the ultimate accessory.  They come in every color or pattern.  Whether your team needs their endless drip of coffee or fresh water on demand, these bottles keep drinks insulated for over 24 hrs.  S’wells keep up with the demand of the holiday hustle and bustle.  The team will love their new eco-friendly bottles and they run between $25-$45 each.

Portable Wine Glass – Stemless wine glasses you can take on the go are key this season.  Super durable, inventive and CHIC; these run $24 per glass.  You can gift them to everyone and still have enough money to pair it with a bottle of vino.  This collection from Goverre.com will be a hit.  Take the customization to the next level and create some customized wine labels to thank your team for their efforts.

Yeti To-Go Coffee Mugs – A hands down crowd pleaser for your whole team.  The Rambler model can be used for coffee or other off-duty beverages.  These come in a range of colors at $24 each, these are a great price point.

Amazon Echo Dot – If you have a diverse team with lots of tastes, you can simplify for yourself and get one nice techy gift that everyone can use.  A wireless speaker with Alexa capabilities will be a win.  Of course, they can take it home, or use it in the management office to keep the music going.  If you catch it in time, this echo dot is on sale for just $30, regularly $50 but either way – budget friendly!

Wireless Earbuds – With your staff on zoom when they are WFH or just simply because wireless earbuds are kind of the thing right now… they will love this last minute gift idea, available on Amazon for $50 and comes with a carrying case.

Charging Pad – Keep your staff’s phones charged so you can always reach them. Sleek design, available in 3 colors all for $25 and compatible with so many devices!

Gift Cards for All

Gift Cards – There is always the gift card route; which is guaranteed to please both residents and your staff.  There are endless options with cards and you can divy them out in a way that makes the most sense for your group.  Residents may enjoy a $5 Starbucks gift card to get their favorite holiday drink.  Snap up some $50 restaurant gift cards to treat your team members to a fancy dinner at a local fav.  You’ll get bonus points this year if you’re supporting a small business!  Visa and Amazon are also popular options to help your residents or staff feel the love.  

We can design a custom sleeve to match your sentiments.  Whether you want to wish happy holidays to everyone, or make it a thank you card with best wishes for the new year; personalization makes it more impactful.

The Final Details

No matter which gift you choose, complete the package with a branded card to showcase your property.  These will be perfect when you’re handing out resident holiday gifts.  zipcode creative can help with the card and, even, the signing.  How perfect would it be to have the card signed by the whole team, all in a completely contactless way?  It’s possible with digital printing.  We can make it all happen with just some names, some handwriting fonts and voila, a card with all the important signatures and none of the fingerprints!