Home Gift Ideas That Put the Fun in Functional

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If your home is doubling as an office, gym, daycare, school, or business, one thing is certain: people are making their homes more than just a home. This year, show your friends and loved ones that you support them and their "new normal" with a gift from Lowe's that isn't just fun, but functional. These thoughtful and practical gifts support new hobbies, busy schedules, and a full house.

Smart Home Bundle
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Smart Home Bundle

Creating a smart home isn't just about being able to control it from an app: it's about being able to create the type of environment you want in your home. This smart home bundle makes that three times easier to do that from your phone. Combining the Google Nest Mini with the C by GE Full Color Smart LED Light Bulb can set scenes like warm dimmed lights for a night in by the fire or cool bright lights for when you wake up in the morning. Then, use the Smart Switch with voice and app control, so you can turn lights on or off before you go to bed or when you are away.

Smart Kitchen Faucet
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Smart Kitchen Faucet

While all the sourdough loaves gracing our feeds this spring looked amazing, what they didn't show was the mess behind the scenes caused by more time spent in the kitchen. IYKYK (If you knead, you know) — the mess is sticky and cumbersome, so a faucet that responds to your voice or a tap of your wrist could be a kitchen game changer for your baker friend or deserving mom.

Robo Vacuum
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Robo Vacuum

Watching your home clean itself while you're juggling a thousand other things is a truly magical experience. Because when you gift a robot vacuum, you aren't just gifting an appliance, you're gifting time. So whether it's for your sister who is working from home while her kids are virtually learning or it's for your aunt who is operating a business out of her home, a clean floor and time is basically the best gift of all time.

Smart Display Screen
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Smart Display Screen

Whether it's for your grandma who still loves to learn new recipes or the best friend you haven't been able to hug since March, the Amazon Echo Show is a gift that will help make everyone feel more connected and in touch this season.

Outdoor Firepit
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Outdoor Firepit

Long evenings at home become another opportunity to make happy memories when you incorporate an outdoor fire. One of these will open your nights up for s'mores, ghost stories, and cozy dates, so really it's a gift for the whole family.