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    34 Holiday Gifts From Amazon Canada That Are Almost 100% Foolproof

    From LEGO typewriters to festive bath bombs.

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    1. A pair of Carhartt gloves that'll keep their hands from freezing off this winter. They have microfibre lining and stretchy fleece cuffs to keep things extra comfy.

    A person stranding in front of a tree adjusting the gloves

    2. A pack of donut socks that are covered in tasty-treat inspired designs. Plus, they'll replace their hold-riddled ones (seriously, who couldn't use a few new pairs).

    A person holding up a box of donut socks

    3. A copy of the Marvel Encyclopaedia that explains the whole Marvel universe, so they'll finally understand the intertwining plotlines. It'll also help them forecast what's to come in future movies and introduce them to heroes they may not have heard of yet.

    The cover of the book with superheroes on it

    4. A travel jewellery box that'll keep their bling tangle-free. Along with hooks for earrings, slots for rings, and compartments for statement pieces, it has a mirror they can use to check themself out.

    A person putting jewellery into a jewellery box

    5. A pack of swear-y planner stickers that'll brighten up their agenda. They're sassy, sarcastic, and will actually help them get shit done.

    Several sheets of swear-y stickers

    6. A magical Revlon one-step styler that'll dry, volumize, and ~zhuzh~ their tresses all in one go. Now they won't need to mess around with a thousand hair tools when they're running late.

    7. A screaming goat figurine because they could probs use some more shrieking Bovidae in their life. It comes with a 32-page book of goat facts, so they'll probably learn something new, too.

    The screaming goat in its box in front of a gift bag

    8. An adult colouring book for anyone who wants to be an ~artiste~, but isn't exactly skilled with paints 'n' pens. It's stuffed with botanical drawings inspired by Victorian etchings and the English countryside — truly ✨beautiful✨ stuff.

    9. A Minecraft torch light if they're obsessed with gaming and want their decor to reflect that. It can even be mounted to a wall if they want to free up space on their desk or bedside table.

    The torch light on a bedside table

    10. A time-marked water bottle that's reusable and will encourage them to drink more H2O. It comes with a removable filter, meaning they can infuse their water with fruits and veggies and not worry about gulping down any seeds.

    Five water bottles on a table outside

    11. A fancy-schmancy Steamery steamer they can use to release the wrinkles in their fave pants and shirts. It's energy efficient and will power itself down after 30 minutes, so they won't have to stress about whether they remembered to turn it off.

    A person holding the steamer over linens

    12. A pair of adjustable dumbbells if curls, rows, and RDLs are their jam when it comes to working out. They can be levelled up from five to 52 pounds, so they won't have to keep adding new ones to their collection as their guns grow.

    A person putting a dumbbell into its case

    13. A set of festive bath bombs that'll help them remember that the holiday szn should be fun, not stressful. The pack includes three equally-calming scents (lavender, rose, and vanilla) that they can use individually or together to create their ideal ~scentscape~.

    The bath bombs in a crate

    14. A copy of Mi Concina by Rick Martínez that'll teach them how to master the art of making Mexican food. It's packed with recipes for drool-worthy dishes, like grilled quesadillas and sweet corn tamales, plus a ton of personal essays from the chef.

    The cookbook on a table covered in paper designs

    15. A massage roller that'll bust through those tiny, irritating knots. It's great for people who suffer from plantar fasciitis, but it can work its magic on pretty much any muscle with a bit of rolling around.

    16. A Millennium Falcon waffle maker for the wannabe Jedi in your life. The plates have a non-stick coating, so they won't have to battle with their breakfast (or risk massacring their perfect lil' flapjack ship).

    The waffle maker next to a finished waffle surrounded by berries

    17. A succulent craft kit if they can't seem to keep real plants alive for more than, like, four days. It comes with all the supplies they'll need to create six felty, leafy friends, so they can make a whole faux garden for their windowsill.

    A person putting the craft kit together on a wooden table

    18. A beer review logbook where they can rate all the ales, lagers, and IPAs they’ve sampled. It has enough space to fill in the tasting details for 124 beers so it should take them a while to complete.

    19. A Bose portable speaker that's small enough to fit in a belt bag. It comes with a tear-resistant silicone strap, so they can attach it to their bike, treadmill, or anywhere else they wanna listen to their beats.

    The portable speaker on a bike

    20. A LEGO typewriter that'll be a serious upgrade from those building kits they had when they were a kid. Since it has over 2,000 pieces, it'll coax them away from their screens for a hot sec and give them a baby digital detox.

    21. A pack of affirmation cards that'll help them get it together whether they're feeling lost, stressy, or depressy. Each one features a custom doodle from Toronto-based artist, Chichi Ogbu — they're so goddamn cute, I wouldn't be surprised if they asked their tattoo artist to etch one on their bod for life.

    A person holding up three affirmation cards

    22. A Foreo Luna 3 that they can use to scrub-a-dub-dub away all the gross stuff lurking in their pores with ~gentle pulsations~. The companion app will guide them through their cleansing routine, so they won't even have to think about what they're doing.

    A person scrubbing their face with the Luna 3

    23. A wine chiller that'll keep their vino at the perfect temp. It's stainless steel, double-walled, and vacuum-insulated — plus, they won't have to empty it out every hour like an ice bucket.

    A bottle of wine in the chiller and a person holding a glass of wine

    24. A 23andMe DNA testing kit that'll help them learn more about their family tree. They'll even be able explore traits, like their freckles and hair colour, and learn what their DNA has to say about their preferences when it comes to tastes and smells.

    The 23AndMe box

    25. A double-sided desk pad that'll replace that ratty old mouse pad they've been using forever. It'll cover most of their desk, so if they've got any scratches or notches they want to hide, this will be their stylish knight in shining armour.

    The desk pad with a several tech gadgets and a cup of coffee on it

    26. A velvet meditation cushion that'll help them on their quest for zen. Annnnd, when they're not searching for inner peace, they can use it as an extra floor cushion when they have pals over.

    A person meditating on the cushio

    27. A Bob Ross activity book that'll have them creating masterpieces with water — just water! They won't have to be a true Picasso to use it, since they won't even have to mess around with paints or pencil crayons.

    The book next to a finished picture

    28. A set of packing cubes that'll help them get organized for their next getaway. Not only will they help shrink down bulkier items, but they can also be used to separate their clean clothes from their dirty stuff.

    Thee packing cubes inside a piece of luggage

    29. A Wilton bake pan set they can rejig to create different numbers, letters, and shapes. Reviewers love that it saves them from buying a ton of novelty pans and from attempting (and failing at) freehand designs.

    A cake pan on a counter surrounded by baked goods

    30. A sunset lamp that'll make their space look like a dreamy tropical escape, even when the snow is getting them down. If their apartment has harsh lighting, its colourful glow will be a welcome addition to their life.

    The lamp projecting a sunset onto a wall

    31. A Stanley cocktail shaker set that comes with two stainless steel cups, a citrus reamer, and a jigger cap. All the pieces fit together and are sturdy enough to bring along on outdoor adventures.

    The shaker next to a mixed drink on a bar cart

    32. A copy of Journal 29 if they've never met a puzzle or riddle they didn't love. They can check that their answers are correct by scanning QR codes with their phone, so they'll know when they're ready to move onto the next phase.

    A person writing in the journal

    33. An essential oil diffuser that'll fill their room with relaxing scents while looking 💯 on their bedside table. It also works as a humidifier and a nightlight, meaning they'll get plenty of use out of it.

    The butterfly diffuser on a coffee table next to a plant

    34. And finally, a Fellow kettle that'll inspire them to make their coffee every morning instead of paying a barista to do it for them. They can set the temperature to their liking, so they won't be stuck waiting for their scalding-hot cuppa joe to chill.

    A person using the kettle to make pour-over coffee

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