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1. A good ol' game of Cat-Opoly for the board game nerd who's also o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d. with their cat. The game works like classic Monopoly except properties are out and rare breeds (see: abyssinians, tonkineses, and Turkish vans) are in.
Promising review: "Very entertaining! We gave this to our neighbors on Christmas Eve and they loved it. We played it that night. I love the unique metal playing pieces and cute game cards. The graphics are good and the board laid flat even though it was split and folded in quarters. It was a good buy!" —French Toast
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
2. Mystic Maze — a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle with all sorts of optical illusions and more than 50 easter eggs for your friend to discover along the way. And, perhaps best of all, NO PUZZLE DUST. Yes! That's a promise!
Fun fact: This was the most funded puzzle on Kickstarter, raising over $3 million. You can check out the Mystic Maze puzzle in action on TikTok, too (but warning: it will spoil the surprise!).
And if you know your giftee already has this one, check out all other puzzles made by The Magic Puzzle Company here.
Promising review: "Just got this puzzle for something to do at home over the holidays. Seriously... I have never seen a puzzle quite like this! It’s very impressive and exceeded my expectations already. Everything about it shouts quality. I particularly liked the envelopes inside for the puzzle pieces and mystery. Heavy weight and substantial. The one holding the 1,000 puzzle pieces stays closed with Velcro! How cool! And the secret mystery envelope has a cool string loop tie. Makes you remember you can’t open it until the puzzle is done." —Kyle Fletcher
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $22.97.
3. And — to go with the above — a puzzle plateau so no pieces go missing. That name really has a ring to it, huh?
Promising review: "This was a gift for my mother. She called to tell me that by using the drawers for the puzzle pieces, she was able to work her puzzle with comfort and ease...no more standing over the puzzle pieces spread across the table, looking down for hours, which always hurt her back. She put her puzzle together much faster than usual, and all from the comfort of her chair! She loved it!" —chris winters
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $44.97.
4. A pound of cereal marshmallows if they're really only buying Lucky Charms for the charms (duh) and tossing away the rest. 😬
The delish treats come from Medley Hills Farm — a family-owned and operated small business based in Ohio.
Promising review: "Amazing! I put them in hot chocolate, Rice Krispies treats, other cereals, or just eat then by the handful. Impulse buy that totally worked out." —Maddison Helsel
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
5. A clever mug — that looks like a whole pot of coffee — for the caffeine lover who's always glued to their brew.
Some reviewers even use this to store and display beans!
Promising review: "I bought this mug for my dad who just started at an office job. He absolutely loves it! He enjoys making dad jokes about drinking a whole pot of coffee in the morning. The silicone lid is great to keep it warm and makes it easy to drink out of. It's made of thin glass, so it's not as sturdy as a mug and it gets hotter, but it's great quality and made well." —tess
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $24.97.
6. The Office Clue Edition for those who hate Toby Flenderson just as much as Michael Scott. "I tried. I tried to talk to Toby and be his friend, but that is like trying to be friends with an evil snail." —M. Scott
Players will assume the identity of six other Dunder Mifflin employees (Jim, Pam, Andy, Dwight, Angela, or Stanley) who must attend a "mandatory" team-building event to figure out who killed the loathed HR rep, with what, and where. If that doesn't work tho, everyone can just go home for the day!
Promising review: "This is like the old classic, but with some clever twists to make play a bit more fun and interactive. They did a great job sticking to The Office theme, with weapons, locations, etc. We had lots of fun figuring out 'WHO KILLED TOBY?'" —Diana P.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $41.99.
7. An enchanting moon lamp that will make any Le Petit Prince lover's heart oh-so happy.
My colleague Emma Lord has one of these babies and says:
"UMMMM I bought this because it was on one of Amazon's top-selling products pages for so long that I was like 'Why are people so obsessed with this moon!!' And now, my friends, I know. First of all, it really does look hyper realistically like a small moon and adds a chill vibe wherever you plant it. But it's also just so soothing to watch and have in the periphery. You can control dozens of different colors for it and either keep it on those colors or have them alternate, fade quickly, or fade gradually. It's super easy to charge and controlled by a remote, so you can move it off its stand and have it light up wherever you want. These days I tend to turn it on for my designed ~me time~ night every week, in which I will light a candle, pour a glass of red wine, read a romance novel, and, of course, light my lil' moon. Definitely one of my favorite 'the internet made me do it' purchases."
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six sizes).
8. A Book of the Month subscription that'll send them a hardcover book of their choice every month. It takes the scary guesswork out of offering book recs and gets more great titles on their shelves for less $$$.
Your giftee will receive a current, best-selling book of their choice (from a rotating selection of five titles from different genres) every month for three, six, or twelve months.
Shipping info: At checkout, you'll have the option to notify the giftee via email, a print-at-home card, or a mailed gift card.
Get a three-month subscription from Book of the Month for $59.99 (also available in a 6- and 12-month subscription).
Need more details before taking the plunge? Check out our Book of the Month review.
9. A hanging disco ball planter if having ABBA play 24/7 isn't enough for them to let guests know they live and breathe to boogie.
Promising review: “This planter brings me so much joy every day! It is well crafted and beautifully packaged. I appreciate the extra touches like the fact it comes with a few extra mirrored tiles and that there are different ways to display it (it comes with a stand and nicely braided hanging rope). Every day my whole living room becomes a party. :) I cannot recommend this enough.” —Phil
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.97
10. A mini claw machine you can fill up with Hi-Chew or whatever other candy they simply can't get enough of. Is it meant for children? Probably (read: yes). But whoooo cares!
Reviewers say this thing is loud, but you can remove the bottom and detach the two yellow wires connected to the speaker to fix that. Get some prizes here!
Promising review: "I have two boys, ages 10 and 11, who love this claw machine. I buy small candy bars (mini, not fun size) and gummies because the claw won't pick up/carry bigger pieces of candy because it's too heavy. My kids placed a shortened wooden skewer in the slot and use it as a lever to activate it instead of using the coins. It was a great buy!" —C.F.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in four colors).
11. A virtual class with Lesley — an award-winning conservationist and shark expert! The hour-long experience will leave them with TONS of fun facts to share at your next get-together.
You can have them join a video call or book a private group for all your favorite shark lovers. They'll get to meet sharks, listen to cool stories about global travel, and even get a free copy of Lesley's book, Sharks. Your purchase also supports conservation work in South Africa via Lesley's organization AfriOceans!
Promising review: "Excellent online experience. I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend who is a shark fanatic. As someone who is already very knowledgable on sharks, she loved speaking with an expert on the subject and felt comfortable asking Lesley deeper, more exploratory questions. While in contrast to my girlfriend I am a novice on the subject, I was amazed to discover some of my own previous misconceptions of sharks and learned a great deal of the benefits of Lesley's non-profit work. We would strongly recommend this experience to novices and experts on sharks alike." —Alex
Get it from Airbnb Experience for $16/per person.
12. An ultra-portable Teenage Engineering synthesizer they can slip into their pocket and bring to their next jam sesh. If you're their music buddy, they now have no excuse not to come to you!
The palm-sized synth runs off of two AAA batteries but that doesn't stop it from offering 15 assorted synths and six punch-in play styles which enables your friend to program chords, transpositions, and arpeggios. Plus, they don't even need to hook it up to any external devices (though they can if they want to), since it has built-in Knowles speakers.
Promising review: "Teenage Engineering's Pocket Operators are a game changer. Period. Don't be fooled by their size — these things are POWERFUL! They take a bit of fiddling around to get the hang of, but it becomes second nature once you get it. My friends and I hook all four together and just jam out for hours with them (and the rest of our equipment). As a guitarist and pianist, there was a bit of a learning curve for me but I'm a big fan. It has made a huge difference in my creative process." —Ally
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $99.
13. A pair of prism spectacles for the loved one who always has a boatload of work to get done but just can't drag themselves out of bed... Now, they can still clock in or finish that essay they've been dragging their feet on without even sitting upright.
Promising review: "I didn't know what I was missing until I used this. My life is now complete. If you enjoy comfort and lazy binge-watching but don't care how ridiculous you look wearing these, then you have found Nirvana. My glasses fit in these just fine. Takes a minute to get used to, then it becomes your reason to live. Expect people to laugh at you, but forgive them for they know not what they are missing." —Michael Boyd
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get them from Amazon for $15.68.
14. A write-your-own cookbook for the Chrissy Teigen in your life. It has space for 80 recipes as well as handy recipe card templates, conversion tables, and room for photos so they can embrace their inner scrapbooker.
Promising review: "My mom has become quite the chef since the pandemic and mainly puts her recipes in a notebook. This was a perfect gift for her! Lots of colors to choose from; I ordered red and it was vibrant. You can really make this cookbook your own with customizations. There are enough pages for a whole lot of recipes as well as pictures. The layout is perfect. My mom loved this present!" —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.92.
15. A monthly Japanese snack subscription so they can try out different versions of popular candies like sake Kit Kats and cherry Pocky, as well as traditional treats like Yamato Shrimp Crackers and Yakisoba Taro.
The boxes come with 15–20 full-size Japanese snacks including sweet and savory options from seasonal KitKats and mystery Fanta flavors to spicy ramen and umami udon noodles.
Shipping info: Boxes ship within 3–5 days after your order is placed. See Tokyo Treat's full shipping policy here.
Get it from Tokyo Treat for $32.50+ (available in 1-, 3-, 6,- and 12-month subscriptions).
16. A set of nostalgic NES cartridge coasters that'll bring them back to their simple childhood days when they spent hourssss playing Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong in their mom's basement.
Promising review: "Everyone talks about them and wants them! This has been an amazing gift! Something simple and not expensive to just surprise someone else. The size seems perfect for all kind of drinks and so far they don’t seem to be getting ruined by the water so they are perfect! I had recommended them for friends as they keep asking where I got them." —Isaira
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $9.99.
17. A pair of LED light saber chopsticks sure to inspire a lil' food fight. Though I'm talking a fake one, of course, because sushi is too expensive for them to be throwing anywhere other than down their gullet.
Here's more from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord:
"As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."
Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get two pairs from Amazon for $10.97+ (available individually or in sets of two, three, or four and in 12 colors).
18. A retro Lite Brite toy for anyone who wants to teleport back to the '90s or introduce their little ones to the "retro" toys they grew up with.
Promising review: "OMG who doesn’t love Lite Brite? I’m 41 and this thing would keep me entertained for hours even now. It’s a Christmas gift but I did look at it and maybe I played with it a bit. The light is bright and makes me remember when I was young. Great for kids of all ages and even us adults. Hey, I won’t judge!" —AprilT
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.87.
19. A Jason Momoa coloring book, which will give Aquaman/Khal Drogo fans ample time to admire the curvature of his every muscle and bounce of each beachy wave.
Promising review: "I got this for my friend as part of her Christmas gift and she loved it! She immediately flipped through the pages and said she was excited to start coloring!" —crimegirl
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $8.80.
20. Or an adult coloring book with simultaneously humorous/disturbing illustrations that'll make them ~uncomfy.~
The activity book has 45 giggle-inducing illustrations and 20 activities (like decorating a cat butt cake or solving a feline-inspired word search) that will keep them entertained for hours on end.
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
21. A set of blooming tea balls for the tea drinker who is eager to show everyone that looseleaf can be just as aesthetic as latte art!!!
Reviewers say you can steep these balls multiple times with good results. You might also want to pick up a clear teapot or mug so your giftee can fully enjoy the blooms.
Promising review: "Great flavor! I gave these as gifts and they were very well received. Combined the tea chest with the tea pot. It is like a piece of art that you drink. Just such a unique gift to give." —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $29.95.
22. A gamified core trainer so they don't have to go outside to break a sweat this winter, but they do get to pretend they're soaring through space or hang-gliding over a distant countryside.
It's super simple to use! Your giftee will place their phone in the designated spot, choose their preferred game (four are included in the Stealth Fitness app), and then prop their arms up on the padded surface. Planking for three minutes is never any fun but this helps them forget what they're doing as they tilt and twist their way through challenges.
Promising review: "I just bought the Stealth. It is amazing!! I don’t have a ton of time to work out. So I bought this and put it in my bedroom. Quick and easy to use in the morning and at night. The app makes it seem like a game so you don’t realize how long you are actually working your core. Great product." —Christopher Waldman
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $99+ (available in three colors).
23. The Book of Unusual Knowledge for that one friend who always answers Jeopardy! questions before Alex Trebek/Mayim Bialik/Ken Jennings even finishes speaking.
Promising review: "My best friend is always telling me new facts about the most random things so when I saw this, I knew it had to be added to his bookshelf. And let me tell you the list of random facts keeps on coming. Yeah, yeah, I know... the internet... but sometimes it’s nice to disconnect from technology and read a real book. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase." —Gregory
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $25.99.
24. A nutrient-rich, banana-scented overnight mask that comes in delightfully realistic packaging and smells EXACTLY like a Laffy Taffy. Say what you want, but banana candy is supreme.
First thing is first, I *so* wish you could scratch and sniff the photo above. I just started using this and TBH, I absolutely ordered it because it was cute. That said, I was already a big fan of Tonymoly products so I figured why not. Not only is it exceptionally fun looking, but it smells incredible and works really well on my dry skin. While it's definitely thick, it also doesn't leave me greasy which other products have. Basically, if your friend likes banana-scented things and could use some extra hydration, it's a great gift!
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $15.58.
25. An original Kit-Cat clock — featuring iconic design elements like a wagging tail, rolling eyes, and animated grin — because if anything is gonna get them to go back to analog, it's this.
Promising review: "We were looking for a clock to put up in the kitchen. We went back and forth on getting the Kit-Cat for a week or two. We finally purchased it. It's an American Classic that is still made in America. It's been keeping an eye on the kitchen for about 2 months and all is well! We love the clock." —Dan Chaos
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in 12 colors).
26. A blackhead-removing toy they can pick and prod at with tweezers like they're performing surgery alongside their Grey's Anatomy colleagues. But for real, it helps if they're prone to picking their skin or pulling out hair when they're stressed!!
Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." —Danika Hill
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 17 styles).
27. A shower beer and wine holder because sometimes, a bath bomb just isn't enough. Real ones know that true R&R involves a chilled glass of sickly sweet Barefoot attached securely to the shower wall — not perched precariously on the lip of the tub.
Promising review: "My wife got me this as a Christmas present and I must admit I rolled my eyes when I opened the box. 'That'll never work,' I thought to myself. We stuck it on the shower wall that day and have had no issues since. It's still sticking some 60 days later and shows no signs of slipping. It holds beer cans and plastic pint glasses like a boss, and for those days when I'm feeling super bougie, I make a cocktail, dump it in a tumbler, and it fits, too! Shower beers will never be the same again!" —Morgan
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in six styles).
28. A decorative cat towel that'll silently watch them microwave their day-old pizza or scroll TikTok on the toilet.
Promising review: "I did not buy this to actually use as a towel. To me it doesn’t seem like it would be good at serving this purpose as the material is not very absorbent, however it is great for decoration purposes. It is really, really adorable! I love how there’s little snap buttons to keep it in place. I highly recommend this as a decorative gift for the cat lover in your life or for yourself if you love kitties! Great purchase!" —Crystal
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $16.78+ (available in 29 designs).
29. A set of embroidered sponges with PG- or R-rated sayings (your choice) that definitely won't make the dishes fun, but will probably make them more tolerable.
It comes with four sponges with different cross-stitch designs, a frame, and suction cups.
Promising review: "I love these! Especially the frame it comes with, didn’t expect that. I gave some as a gift and my parents love them so much they don't want to use them." —honest reviewer (:
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $15.14+ (available in two styles).
30. A stress-relieving Dammit doll made to be slammed in doors, driven over with their car, and shaken to no end because c'mon, everyone has had one of those days where they just need to take their frustration out on an inanimate object.
Promising review: "This doll is amazing! Not only did it help me through holiday shopping, it helped me survive election commercials! It's small enough to take anywhere you might experience stress: your job, grocery store, dentist, Department of Motor Vehicles, parent/teacher conferences and waiting in line to vote! It fits right into my purse so I can quickly grab it when someone drives too slow in front of me or when I get pulled over for my right tail-light out. I can't think of a better gift for friends, teachers, or people you purposely annoy. And it's VERY VERY durable! I use it at least 25 times a day and the seams are just fine!" —William Imand
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in packs of one, two, three, four, five, or six).
31. A simply genius beard bib they can throw on and suction cup to their bathroom mirror when it's time for a trim because no matter how good of a clean they give their vanity after, they WILL find sharp lil' hairs on their bar soap, in their toothbrush, and all up in the drain, too.
Promising review: "Finally bought this for my husband and I’m not sure why I waited so long. He would always shave over a towel, ball the towel up to 'clean it up when he got home from work,' forget to tell me, and then I’d see it on the bathroom floor or counter, pick it up to throw it in the washer (unaware of what surprise was inside), and beard hair would go EVERYWHERE. My husband can fully shave and then he basically has a full beard again three days later, so this happened more times than I’d like to admit. PEOPLE, DO YOURSELVES A FAVOR AND BUY THIS NOW!" —Ashley Flaga
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $15.25+ (available in five colors).
32. And an acrylic Squatty Potty for the partner or roommate who spends a good three hours in the bathroom every day. Look, IBS or not, they've GOT to be just sitting in there scrolling TikTok, right??
Promising review: "It's extremely durable, easy to clean, well made, and of high-quality material. I love that the clear Lucite allows it to disappear into the background, so it's not an eyesore. As for its functionality, it's amazing and far surpassed my expectations. It's one of the best purchases I've ever made for myself and my only regret is not buying it sooner. You don't know what you're missing until you try it. It's super awkward to talk about, but this just positions your body to have the easiest and more complete bowel movements. This has increased my overall feeling of health and well-being, and puts me in a better mood. Worth every penny!" —asianangel100303
Shipping info: Free expedited Prime shipping available for Prime Members, and non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $74.99+ (available in two styles).
Santa who? Santa YOU.
