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If 2026 has taught us anything so far, it’s that gift-giving has officially moved on from “panic-buy something beige” to “this made me laugh, cry or feel seen”. People aren’t buying gifts anymore; they’re buying vibes, dopamine, and gifts that spark instant joy. So, what’s actually trending in gifts right now? Let’s unpack what gifts are currently trending as we speed into month two of 2026!

As parents, we have a responsibility to get the end-of-year gift right for our kids' teacher. We can’t actually send help… but we can send wine, chocolate, and coffee vouchers. Those are great — they absolutely take the edge off. But to truly show your appreciation for the saint who took your kids out of your line of sight for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, the team at The Inappropriate Gift Co believes you can do better.

If you’ve been scrolling through Reels and TikToks lately, you’ll know exactly what’s happening. The algorithm has wrapped itself in tartan, sprayed on a can of Impulse “O₂”, and is whispering sweet nothings like: “Remember Christmas in the 90s?” We do! Because the 90s were MAGIC. Here's how to relive the magic! It starts with zero fucks!