We started in 2022.

I did it again in 2023.

It was so popular…we’re back in 2024 with the most appreciated blog of the year.

tl;dr: IT’S TIME TO ORDER CUSTOMER GIFTS!!

(You’re welcome. Click here to skip jokes and go directly to the how-to guide.)

Bad News: You’re already behind.

Good News: You have time to get started!

3 New Customer Gift Ideas

If you want to know what the hot new-new is (this guide is from 2022), I still recommend talking to someone cooler than me. You know who I mean. The friend or coworker who knows allllll the trends.

(And please share their recs below! 👇👇)

But I do know 3 cool things and here they are!

1. Espy Box

Based out of the Atlanta Tech Village, with an amaaaaazing gift box for dudes (and a partnership with another brand that does women gift boxes), my husband got one and it was SO FUN. He loved it, I loved that he loved it, and my kids used the box for a boat/fort/weapon/vehicle. Win all around.

2. Edible Arrangements

Based in Atlanta with a woman CEO and they have healthy things like fruit??? I am a sucker for these. Delicious, fun, and easy to send. (They have sweet treats mixed in with the fruit 😉). Sure to be a fan favorite in the office.

3. Local Flair Gift Basket

A personal touch while supporting local startups like you! Check out the P10 Foods list of brands to find awesome Southern brands at nearby stores. Same founders at King of Pops.

For a non-DIY version, Basketry (Louisana-based) and Giften Market (woman-owned, Minnesota-based) both have beautiful and fun options.

Looking for more ideas? Here are 6 helpful gifting blogs.

Here’s the tea:

• Start Planning Customer Holiday Gifts TODAY!

• Holiday Guide: 7 Easy and Amazing Customer Gifts

• 3 Lessons Learned from Real Customer Gifts

• PSA: You’re Behind On Customer Gifts. Here’s Your Complete Guide.

And while you’re at it, think about employee holiday gifts too:

• 5 Easy, *FREE* Ways To Show Gratitude To Your Team

• 10 Employee Gift Ideas (Including Remote & Zero Cost Options!)

BONUS: Company Holiday Party

Important: If you’re trying to do a company holiday party…DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT $200, GO DIRECTLY TO BOOK A VENUE.

These fill up months ahead.

Or do it #scrappy and have it at someone’s house. Or on a Monday night (best price). Or an AirBnB with no rules about parties. You have options but gotta jump on it!

Any favorite gifts or other recs? What did you do for customers? Any helpful lessons learned??