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15 Gifts You Must Buy For Your Parents In 2018

Whether you will be home for the holidays or not, you can't forget about the most important people in your life!

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15 Gifts You Must Buy For Your Parents In 2018

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So, normally your parents are scrambling around trying to find gifts for you. After all their hard work of trying to find you presents you need to thank them especially around the holidays when stores are packed and everyone is fighting for that last parking spot at the mall.

You don't have to go further than your computer and sign onto Amazon because let's face it, we don't want to be running around especially if your holiday break has just begun!

1. Alexa

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Sick of seeing everyone's Instagram captions saying "Alexa play ___ song," I know we all are! While our parents may not be very tech-savvy they will appreciate telling Alexa to add some items to the grocery list or set reminders for them while they are doing 6 other things in the house as well.

There are multiple colors to choose from as well!

Find one on Amazon for $99.99

2. Electronic picture frames

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Whether your parents will admit it over the phone while you are away at school or not, they miss you. The best present you can get them to remind them of all the fun times you have shared together is an electronic picture frame. My suggestion is to order it to somewhere you will be and open it and fill it with photos so then they will turn it on and it will already have your memories there!

Get one on Amazon for $79.99

3. Coffee Mugs

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There is nothing better than waking up every morning and going to grab a nice cup of coffee to start your day. Sick of seeing those boring white and black coffee mugs in your dishwasher every week? Spice things up for your parents and get them some colorful ones and every time they pick one up they will remember that you bought the set for them to bring some color to their mornings!

Find a set on Amazon for $26.95

4. Tile Key and Phone Finder

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We aren't always there to pay attention to where our parents drop their keys when running in the house. The constant scramble as to where on Earth they put them especially when they are in a rush is always a pain. With a tile key finder, your parents won't have to worry when they misplace their keys or even their phone.

Get one on Amazon for $39.95

5. 23 and Me

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Time to go down memory lane! Grab this kit and send it off to their headquarters and in weeks you will find out where your roots are from.

Grab a kit on Amazon for $99.00

6. Cookbook

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Treat your parents to some TLC! Get one of the latest cookbooks for them so they can plan out their weeknight meals in advance and try some new foods!

Find one on Amazon for $14.95

7. Wine scented soaps

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You're probably reading this and thinking there is no way someone can enjoy a wine scented soap. Well, there are some handcrafted soaps that are scented like wine and it is definitely a nice change from your everyday soap or body wash.

Get some on Amazon for $7.50

8. Bluetooth speaker

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So maybe the Alexa is too high tech for your parents. Get them a Bluetooth speaker so they can turn on some tunes while doing things around the house or even just relaxing.

Find one on Amazon for $28.99

9. College Memorabilia

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Your parents miss college. What more could they want then something to remind them of their time back when their only worry was what to eat for the next meal.

Find some memorabilia like this phone case on Amazon for $24.99

10. Essential Oils

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Everyone needs some zen in their lives. Get this 6-pack of essential oils and learn about the background as to how these oils will help you find yourself and calm down.

Get this on Amazon for $14.95

11. Disposable Coffee Cups

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Are your parents always on the move? Get these coffee cups for them in any color that is offered to help them have their coffee or tea on the go!

Find a pack on Amazon for $29.50

12. Tempurpedic Pillows

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There is nothing more that your parents look forward to other than climbing into bed after a long day. Get them a comfortable pillow that will mold to their head and neck and they will have no complaints and sleep through the night!

Find one on Amazon for $70

13. Juicer

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If your parents love fruits and vegetables they will love a juicer. Mixing some apples and carrots together and a hint of ginger will make for a delicious juice! There are numerous juicers to choose from but the most simple one will work for their juicing needs!

Get one on Amazon for $54.99

14. Cooking Supplies

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So cooking supplies may sound boring to you, but there is no greater feeling than getting some stainless steel cooking supplies for the kitchen!

Find some on Amazon for $24.99

15. Roomba Vacuum

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If your parents are empty nesters and don't quite know who to assign chores to then you need to get them a Roomba. The Roomba will circulate rooms in the house and help pick up all those unwanted dust bunnies.

Get one on Amazon for $239.99

The hunt is over! Head over to Amazon and pick out something your parents will remember you giving them when they put it to use. Happy shopping!

Please note that prices are accurate and items in stock as of the time of publication. As an Amazon Associate, Odyssey may earn a portion of qualifying sales.

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