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    34 Gifts That Might Seem Boring, But Are Actually Really Useful

    Who doesn't love a practical present?

    1. A portable 2-in-1 dry iron and steamer, because their clothes live in a wrinkly pile on the floor and that's not changing anytime soon. It takes under a minute to preheat, so they can get down to business right away.

    2. A divided lasagne pan, so they can make three different pasta recipes and only end up with one dirty pan. Reviewers say it makes cutting lasagne into equal portions a lot easier, too.

    The pan filled with three types of lasagne

    3. A cordless Waterpik that's less bulky than the original and waaay more effective than regular floss. It uses H2O to blast away gross stuff between their teeth and below the gum line, leaving them with a seriously clean mouth.

    A person holding the cordless Waterpik over a sink

    4. A container lid organizer for all their food storage stuff, so that no bottom is ever without a top. It comes with five adjustable dividers, so they can give each style of lid its own home.

    A lid organizer filled with lids inside of a drawer

    5. An over-the-door drying rack that will save them valuable space in their laundry room. Reviewers say it's great for dorms and smaller apartments that don't have space for a traditional floor version.

    Lingerie hanging off of the drying rack in a laundry room

    6. This bestselling portable paper slicer that reviewers say works better than scissors and will create perfect, crisp cuts every time. If they're into scrapbooking and DIY projects, this will probably be their new best friend.

    A person cutting a piece of paper with the gadget

    7. A set of collapsible laundry hampers that'll encourage them to separate their darks from their lights, so their clean clothes never come out the wrong colour. They have soft cloth handles on all sides, making them easy to carry to and from their laundry room.

    The two baskets between a couch and storage unit

    8. A sunrise-simulating clock that'll help them wake up at a reasonable hour. It mimics the progression of an actual sunrise by gradually increasing in brightness over the course of 30 minutes, and is much less annoying than a beeping alarm.

    The alarm clock changing from an orange glow to bright white light

    9. A foldable Squatty Potty that'll put their body in the perfect squat position and basically make them a pro at pooping. Reviewers say the way it corrects their toilet posture keeps everything flowing the way Mother Nature intended.

    10. A expandable utensil tray that'll keep their forks, knives, and spoons separated from their kitchen gadgets and gizmos. The side pockets can be stretched out to fit even more doodads, if they're working with a ton of drawer space.

    An expandable utensil tray in a drawer with utensils inside

    11. A tried-and-true Crock-Pot that'll make meal prepping a total breeze. They can just throw in all their ingredients, set the timer, and let it do its thing. Oh, and if they loathe washing dishes, you can always throw in some slow cooker liners to make cleanup a little easier.

    A person holding their Crock-Pot up in their kitchen

    12. A pair of chic blue light-blocking glasses, so they won't hurt their precious peepers by staring at screens all day. They help protect against eye fatigue, dry eyes, and vision falling, plus they'll make them look stylish as heck.

    A person wearing the blue light glasses in their office

    13. A laptop-cooling gadget that'll clamp right to the side of their computer and keep their device from overheating when they've got a million tabs open at once. It can reduce both surface and internal temperature in minutes, and is more effective than most cooling pads.

    A laptop-cooling gadget clipped to the side of a laptop

    14. An electronic label maker that’ll help them keep track of where all their stuff is supposed to go. They can use it to mark their meal prep containers, pantry items, craft drawers, electronics, and everything in between.

    15. A leakproof car garbage can, because their backseat is starting to look a little too much like a landfill for their liking. They can clip it to their centre console or seat, so it won't tip over when they make a sharp turn.

    A car garbage bag attached to the centre console of a car

    16. A faux marble angled laptop desk with a cushioned memory foam bottom for optimal comfort. It has a built-in slot for their tablet and a mousepad, so they'll have everything they need to get to work.

    The angles laptop desk with a laptop, phone, and mouse on top of it

    17. A travel-friendly tech accessory organzier that has elastic cables to hold their cords, pockets for their chargers and larger gadgets, and slots for their memory cards (basically, everything they could ever need). It has a padded exterior, so none of their stuff will get damaged when it gets bashed around in their bag.

    The tech organizer filled with cords, chargers, and memory cards

    18. A set of durable non-stick utensils that'll clip right to their pots and pans, saving them from covering their countertop in sauce splotches. They're designed not to damage cast iron, stainless steel, and nonstick cookware, so they won't need to stress about scratches.

    Three  non-stick utensils clipped onto pots and pans

    19. A 12-month work and life planner that'll keep them on top of all their goals. Not only will it breakdown their schedule by the day, but it'll also keeps track of their habits, personal to-do lists, and weekly wins.

    20. A time-marked water bottle that'll encourage them to drink more water. It has an extra-sturdy handle, making it easy to tote around while they're on the go.

    A time-marked water bottle on top of a magazine

    21. A small, but mighty SharkNinja handheld vacuum with a tapered nozzle that'll suck dust and debris out of the smallest nooks and crannies. Reviewers love how lightweight it is, and say it's particularly great at removing pet hair from carpets and furniture.

    22. A fancy Philips Sonicare toothbrush that'll improve their gum health, whiten their teeth, and remove plaque ten times more efficiently than the average toothbrush. Their mom isn't gonna tell them how long to brush their teeth anymore, so get them a toothbrush that can.

    A person holding the electric toothbrush

    23. A surge-protecting outlet bank that'll keep their electronics charged and their hydro bill low. This one has six three-pronged outlets and three USB ports, so they can plug in their computer, printer, scanner, and whatever else, without having to create a web of cords around their office.

    An outlet bank with one power cord and one USB cord plugged into it

    24. A microwave rice cooker that'll make prepping their grains a total breeze. Reviewers say that their rice comes out perfectly fluffy every time and that it's great for cooking quinoa, too.

    A person portioning out a spoonful of rice

    25. A petite space heater that's small enough to fit under their desk or on their bedside table. Reviewers say it can warm up an entire room within minutes and that it works its magic without making a peep.

    A person walking by the space heater on the floor of a living room

    26. A cordless deep tissue massage tool that'll knead out their knots and make their aches and pains melt away. It has an extra-long handle that'll make it easier to get at hard-to-reach places (like the middle of their back).

    A person using the tool on various parts of their body

    27. A heated mattress pad that will keep their entire sleeping situation at a toasty-warm temperature, so they won't have to raise their hydro bill to snooze through the night. Reviewers say it makes their mattresses softer, too, which is obviously a major plus.

    The mattress cover on top of a bed

    28. A wireless charger, so that they won't have to mess around with their swamp of tangled cords to recharge the battery on their devices. It's case friendly and won't slip around thanks to the grippy TPU base.

    29. A pair of art supply stations that'll keep their pens, pencils, and paintbrushes from taking over their desk. Reviewers say it's also great for drying and holding beauty tools, if their brush collection is starting to get a bit out of control.

    An art supply holder with several paintbrushes and pencil crayons inside

    30. A 16-pack of rechargeable batteries that'll save them money in the long run. They come pre-charged, so they can start using them as soon as they bust open their gift.

    A person holding a controller with two batteries in the back

    31. A 500 GB external hard drive, because backing up their important documents is essential and they've put off for way too long. It unlocks with the touch of a fingerprint, which is super fun and futuristic.

    A laptop with an external hard drive plugged into it

    32. An electric milk frother to make their espresso-based beverages look and taste like they've been crafted by a seasoned barista. Flat milk? Leave that for the peasants.

    A person pouring foamy milk from the frother into a mug of coffee

    33. A set of flannel sheets that'll keep them warm on the coldest of nights. They're moisture wicking, so they won't end up sweating up a storm when their thermostat kicks in.

    A pair of flannel sheets on a bed

    34. And finally, an insulated YETI rambler mug with a no-spill lid that they twist to unlock. The anti-sweat design prevents condensation on the outside, so it'll never be too slippery to hold onto.

    A person holding the rambler cup on a boat

    Them when they realize how useful their gift is:

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