Gift Guides

Holiday Shopping

A Pint-Size Holiday Gift Guide for Any Portlander

On the wish list this year: an ultra-retro gaming console, a next-gen Chrome bag, and coffee-bolstered chile oil.

11/01/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Birthday Etiquette

20 Classic Portland Gifts for Kids and Adults

Gift cards, cash, and high-fives are out of the question. Use our guide instead.

03/15/2024 By Portland Monthly Staff Photography by Michael Novak

Holiday Gift Guide

Forget Presents. This Year, Spoil Yourself and Your Bestie.

Our gift guide is all about doing things with your favorites.

11/27/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Gift Guide

9 Mother's Day Gifts for All the Moms in Your Life

From the budding plant ladies to the mighty multitaskers.

04/12/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Gift Guide

Valentine's Gift Guide: Last-Minute Presents to Find Close to Home

Ideas for your sweetie from every Portland quadrant, from vegan doughnuts in Hollywood to pain pillows in Multnomah Village to hand hooks in the Pearl

02/10/2023 By Margaret Seiler

'tis the season

Portland Monthly’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Make an impression this holiday season by thinking outside the box, and inside our local community.

11/30/2022

Gift Guide

Local, Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas from Portland Shops

Be kinder to the planet with upcycled backpacks, beeswax wraps, reusable coffee filters, and more.

11/25/2022 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Gift Guide

8 Gifts for the Portland Techie

From a Nike Apple watch to a waterproof speaker to an essential oil diffuser—here are our recs for locally-found tech treasures.

05/23/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Father's Day

10 Gifts for Dapper Dads

We've got something for the already-fashionable fathers, as well as for the ones who may need a bit more assistance.

05/23/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Win Father's Day

Father's Day Gift Guide

Looking for something for your one-of-a-kind dad? We've scoured local stores for the best gifts.

05/23/2022

Father's Day

9 Father's Day Gifts for Foodie Dads

Whether Dad is a chef or a professional appreciator of the culinary arts, we’ve got the gifts for your family’s gourmand.

05/23/2022 With Matthew Trueherz

Father's Day

Local Gifts For Outdoorsy Dads

Portland-based gifts for dads that put an impressive amount of miles on their Subaru and consistently choose tents over hotels.

05/23/2022 By Matthew Trueherz

Give Local

Local Portland Gifts

Great gifts made in Portland, from our favorite stores.

04/12/2022

Shop by price point

Gifts to Suit Any Budget

Light on your wallet, midsize throwdown, or splurge-orama: here are great local gifts to fit any budget.

04/12/2022

Win Mother's Day

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Looking for something for your one-of-a-kind mom? We've scoured local stores for the best gifts.

04/12/2022

Gift Guide

Local Gifts for Crafty Moms

If the mothers in your life are makers, we’ve got you covered.

04/11/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Gift Guide

Local Gifts for Fashionista Moms

From handmade jewelry, to funky totes, to vintage pieces, we've got stylish moms covered for Mother's Day.

04/11/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Gift Guide

Gifts for $25 and Under

Want to celebrate someone without having to take out a second mortgage? We've got great options that won't break the bank.

04/11/2022 By Denise Castañon

Gift Guide

Gifts for $100 and Under

From stylish shades to one-and-done necklaces to an old style lantern and more, we've got the gifts for when you're ready to throw down.

04/11/2022 By Denise Castañon

Gift Guide

Everything You Need for a Portland Staycation

From wool clogs to spa getaways to handmade mugs, these gifts are for those who like to keep it cozy.

04/11/2022 By Shannon Daehnke