Letterbox gifts for the family: Gift Guide

Who doesn’t love receiving gifts, and when they arrive unexpected, it feels even better! Which is why Letterbox gifts (gifts that fit through your letterbox) are all the craze at the moment:

• They don’t require you to be present at home to receive or sign for them
• They make for the perfect ‘surprise’ gift – just sitting by the door along with all your other mail
• They are perfect during these social distancing times

So, here’s a mixed bag gift guide I’ve compiled of gifts that can fit through a letterbox – and there’s something for everyone here!

Letterbox Cake

Yes, you read that right! You can actually receive (or send) a cake in the mail, and it will be popped into the receiver’s letterbox – how delicious does that sound?!

These 5″ Letterbox Gift cakes by Bakerdays might look small, but they pack in a punch and plenty of flavour. You can choose your design depending on the theme or occasion, and choose from a selection of flavours too. The cake arrives in a little tin box small enough to fit through your letterbox, yet spacious enough to hold your cake in place. Now this is what I want to see when someone tells me: ‘You’ve got mail!’

Letterbox Brownies

Yes, there are more yummilicious treats that can pop through your letterbox! This Classic Chocolate Mini Brownie Box by Cutter & Squidge makes for a wonderful gift for any chocolate lover (seriously, these homemade letterbox brownies are to-die-for!!!). Check out their website for more delicious brownie boxes – perfect for a surprise birthday or anniversary gift.

Letterbox Gift Boxes

The Kindness Box

Now here’s a letterbox gift that keeps on giving. The Kindness Box have a range of gift boxes filled with various items including beauty products, stationery, treats, teabags and more, each for a special occasion or a special someone. The perfect way to treat that someone special – or even yourself – and be surprised when the mailman arrives!

Wild Vanilla Studios

Wild Vanilla Studios have a selection of gift boxes filled with a mix of lovely little things, from self-care to beauty products to chocolate and more. All the boxes are available in three sizes, so if you’re looking for a ready-to-go letterbox gift, look no further! Alternatively, you can also pick-and-mix items from the Brand Directory and make your own box.

Personalised photo books

Who doesn’t love reliving memories through cherished old photographs? Bonus points if all your favourite memories are compiled together in a thoughtfully (and beautifully) presented photo book. Be it pictures of your children through the years, or all your friends and family in one book, photo books are gifts that keep on giving and make for perfect letterbox gifts.

Gift cards

Gift cards make for a convenient yet thoughtful gift for any and every occasion, and of course make an ideal letterbox gift. You can personalise your gift card to its recipient by getting a store specific card based on their favourite store or kinds of gifts, or you can gift an All in One choice gift card if you want more options, or aren’t sure what their likes are. So much choice, all in one little gift card!

Make your own Letterbox Beauty Hamper…

If you want to make your own Letterbox hamper, here are a few products you could include:

Mad Beauty

Mad Beauty‘s funky beauty products make a fun inclusion into a do-it-yourself letterbox hamper. Disney-themed face-masks (the Wild Berry clay mask is amazing!!!), soap sticks, lip balms and hand creams, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Raw Roop

If you prefer all-natural, vegan and organic skincare products, then I highly recommend Raw Roop‘s products. Her facial oils are brilliant and the perfect size for a letterbox hamper. And if you want to add something extra special and unique, the Natural Jade Roller and Gua Sha Duo set also fits. Presented in a beautiful gift box, it helps to boost blood circulation, reduce under-eye swelling and helps your skin to absorb products better.

Arbonne

You can never go wrong with Arbonne products. I tried the Arbonne Intelligence Pollution Defense CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (which I use in the day to protect my skin from UV rays, pollution and to hide my blemishes) and the AgeWell Intense Repairing Night Cream with Bakuchiol (a vegan alternative to retinol), and I’m in love with these products! See more options here and make that hamper even better!

Pop-up cards for every occasion…

Who doesn’t like receiving a personalised card in the mail, especially on special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries? And if they are fun pop-up cards, even better! Lovepop has a fabulous collection of pop-up cards and hand-made gifts for every occasion – a perfect treat to come through your letterbox.

Something for the kids…

Prezzybox Personalised Letterbox Gifts

If you’re looking to surprise your child, or niece/ nephew, or a friend’s child with a letterbox gift, these personalised books for kids are fantastic. I surprised Little Man with an Avengers book, but there are loads of other options available for both boys and girls. Your child’s name runs through the book as part of the story, and you can also include a photograph and personalised message at the beginning. A super surprise for young ones.

Disclosure: I was gifted the items featured for the purpose of the review; however, all opinions are my own.

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