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1. A bottle of Haeyo Mayo, or "mayonnaise for your hair." I know it sounds and looks disgusting (to me, as a mayo hater, anyways), but the mask is actually formulated with a special blend of shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and egg yolk extract that will restore their hair's natural moisture and shine.
Promising review: "I have dead hair from bleaching it so much and I was a bit skeptical if this would work, but oh my god it makes my hair softer than a corgi's bottom. And it smells really good too. Will definitely restock when I run out!" —hanyouinlove
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 $15.20.
2. An itty bitty pet wig for the friend whose entire personality IS their dog/cat (and you don't make fun of them for it — you encourage it).
Promising review: "Do blondes have more fun? Well I am having more fun now that my dog has this wig! I am not sure she loves it, but I sure do. Can I give it 10 stars?!? Hilarious." —Tee Taylor
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 11 styles).
3. A fuzzy Gremlins lip balm so they never have to be without hydration or accessories that remind them of their fave '80s horror franchise.
Shipping info: Standard, Express, and Overnight shipping options available. Rates vary based on order total.
Get it from BoxLunch for $14.90.
4. A dimmable sad duck night-light that's basically a physical manifestation of them when their alarm goes off every morning.
Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a depressed duck lamp ... but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated
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 $16.99.
5. A sampler pack of flavored crickets for the person who SWEARS they'd do just fine in eating challenges on shows like Survivor and Fear Factor. Now, it's time for them to put their money where their mouth is.
The sampler pack comes with three different flavors: Sour Cream and Onion, Bacon and Cheese, and Salt and Vinegar.
Promising review: "I was gifted these years ago as a gag gift, and only ate them after a dare, so I can't exactly say they taste great because, well, they're bugs. LOL! I suppose they tasted better than I expected! I bought these for my son as a stocking stuffer since he's been watching so many videos of people eating dead bugs, we will see if he braves it himself! They came packaged well in three different flavors. Cheers!" —Rachel B.
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 $9.45.
6. An "it's illegal to be mean to me" cat sticker they can slap on their laptop or HydroFlask so people know they're sensitive but also have a sense of humor.
Friends NYC is a Brooklyn–based small business from BFFs Mary Meyer and Emma Kadar-Penner. Their shop stocks all sorts of kitschy goods from local artisans and independent creators. This particular sticker comes from Fun Club.
Shipping info: Orders $100+ ship for free, otherwise Standard shipping is $5. Expedited options are available at checkout.
Get it from Friends NYC for $5.99.
7. An admittedly questionable but inarguably hilarious toothpaste cap for anyone whose top four favorite movies include Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek the Third, and Shrek Forever After.
CasualChicken is a small business based in Irvine, California, that sells an array of unique 3D printed items.
Promising review: "My order came well packaged and on time. Gifted it to my friend and she thinks it is hilarious." —Grace
Shipping info: As this item is handmade, reach out the the Etsy seller for more specific shipping timelines/options.
Get it from CasualChicken on Etsy for $9.99.
8. 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 $14.20+ (available in two styles).
9. Or a Homer Simpson sponge holder that emulates their fave gif.
Geek 3D by Sean is a West Lafayette, Indiana–based small biz.
Promising review: "This is both the dumbest and greatest sponge holder I have ever owned. I love it. Quality is solid." —JD Lauriat
Shipping info: As this item is handmade, reach out the the Etsy seller for more specific shipping timelines/options.
Get it from Geek 3D by Sean on Etsy for $19.99+ (with or without a suction cup).
10. A snail hand soap dispenser if they're sick of regular ol' bottles of Dial but they aren't the ~aesthetic~ type who're into refillable amber glasses, either.
Promising review: "In the week or so I've had this thing it has brought me so much joy. I'm always so excited for my snail to vomit on my dish scrubber, or my hand. It's surprising how such a simple soap dispenser has changed my whole family's life for the better. This was once a house where dishes were a hated chore. Now, it's a blood bath to get anywhere near the legendary 🐌." —Zoe Scoville
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 three colors).
11. 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 20 designs).
12. A pair of blinking doll eye earrings sure to creep out whoever they're having a conversation with as they move to follow their gaze.
Haley Lane Art is a Kansas City, Missouri–based small biz that specializes in creepy cute accessories.
Promising review: "I love these earrings lol. Everyone at work has commented on them and I get some funny reactions. They move like doll eyes do, and they're super lightweight. They do make a bit of noise from the movement when you walk or move your head but it's nothing horrible. They came packaged wonderfully and the handwritten note was so sweet :)" —Hannah
Shipping info: As this item is handmade, reach out the the Etsy seller for more specific shipping timelines/options.
Get them from Haley Lane Art on Etsy for $9.99.
13. A blackhead-removing toy they can pick and prod 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 11 styles and packs of one, two, or three).
14. A miniature zen garden — in the form of a litter box with lil' kitty figurines — so they can practice mindfulness in a nontraditional way.
Promising review: "This litter box zen garden is so cute and such a perfect gift! I got two to give out to friends this year. Definitely will be buying the other minis as well !" —Lexy
Shipping info: Free standard shipping with Target RedCard or $35+ orders. Express shipping available for a fee.
Get it from Target for $8.99.
15. A 'Rocktopus' fidget toy that has absolutely no reason to exist but here we are and I'm intrigued.
7 Printz is a London–based small 3D print shop from Simar Singh.
Promising review: "The Rocktopus arrived today and we love him! The finish is very high quality — much more smoothly finished than a lot of 3D print stuff. The legs are really nicely articulated and the movement is really smooth and fluid. Excellent, high-quality build!" —Andrea Johnson
Shipping info: As this item is handmade, reach out the the Etsy seller for more specific shipping timelines/options.
Get it from 7 Printz on Etsy for $13.25+ (available in 19 colors).
16. And a devotion candle for anyone whose prayer for more Nathan Fielder content was answered in the form of Showtime's just-released The Curse.
Chances are, Austin, Texas-based Illuminidol makes a prayer candle for whatever reality TV star/pop darling/politician you're into these days. They also make koozies, face masks, and bags if your devotion is that strong. 🙏
Shipping info: Please allow 2–3 business days (M-F) for your order to process before shipping. Expect delays during the holiday season (3–5 business days).
Get it from Illuminidol for $15.95 (hundreds of other celebs/musicians/sports stars are also available).
17. 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 love that it fits nicely on the night stand to conveniently grab when hubby snores! 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).
18. An imitation pimple-popping toy that's been ingeniously designed so they can poke, prod, and pick without touching their own face. Reviewers say that fake-pus-filled silicone ~feels~ like oily skin.
Promising review: "Perfect for the gross out factor alone! Not quite a perfect simulation of popping a good zit (you have to push from the back a bit) but it’s definitely effective when you get the technique down! Plus side — you don’t have to clean the bathroom mirrors after using this!" —Matthew D Wilgers
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.
19. A pallet full of itty bitty bebe cinderblocks if they're SO over work that they would rather do anything else — like, say, start a construction project.
Acacia Grove is a Rochester, NY–based small biz that specializes in miniature building materials.
Promising review: "I love having this on my desk. I ordered a 24 pack, but have decided I like it best with 12 blocks, so I ordered a second pallet." —Carolyn Finney
Shipping info: As this item is handmade, reach out the the Etsy seller for more specific shipping timelines/options.
Get it from Acacia Grove on Etsy for $9.79+ (available in packs of 6, 12, 24, 48, 120, and with or without a pallet).
20. 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).
21. A silicone crab utensil holder that'll triumphantly hold their spoon over its head so it doesn't melt on the side of their stove while they're cooking.
Promising review: "Probably the coolest holder I have ever seen. Bought it for my wife and she loves it and thinks it's cute. I laugh when I look at it, just cool as all! Hangs on all of our pots and pans, stays cool. Easy to clean and looks awesome. Great addition to any kitchen. Works great, does exactly what it is intended to do!" —Logan E.
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 $19.95 (also available in blue).
22. Some dill pickle lip balm because, look, their lips are ALWAYS chapped and if they're gonna lick them 24/7 anyways, they may as well taste like they just had an original Chick-fil-A sandwich.
Blue Poppy Bath is a Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin–based small biz with all sorts of body scrubs, lotions, salves, and shower steamers.
Promising review: "Just what you’d expect. Great quality lip balm and smells like a pickle!" —Shannon Green
Shipping info: As this item is handmade, reach out the the Etsy seller for more specific shipping timelines/options.
Get it from Blue Poppy Bath on Etsy for $3.36.
23. A banana duck figurine if their favorite kind of decor is that which makes your guest do a double take.
Promising review: "This perfect little desk ornament for my office gets tons of laughs and compliments. Big fan, but the look in its eyes shows that it has more to be discovered. Will update when it finally reveals its secrets to me." —D Wuller
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 $16.19+ (available in six styles).
24. A teensy tiny Troll Doll (with a rhinestone belly button???) they can put on their desk and look to whenever they need to take a break from the Excel sheet they're combing and/or email they're drafting.
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 $8.74.
25. A witchy spine candle that looks like something a serial killer would have in their house but also imagine how cool it'll look when it starts to melt and pool wax!
Promising review: "Super cool!! The candle makes me feel like being in the classroom of Professor Lupin learning how to cast a Patronus! Very cute decor!!" —Yvette
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 (available in black and white).
26. A mullet coloring book if they're looking for a hands-on activity they can do while they sit in front of the TV. Mandala coloring books are fun and all but they can't compete with mullets.
And might as well get them some colored pencils while you're at it1
Promising review: "Some pretty funny mullets in here. And if I'm going to be putting time and effort into a coloring book, then the book needs to be match that with some fun art, and I think this book does a pretty good job of it." —1Quantum
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 $8.88.
27. A pair of LED lightsaber 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 $9.99+ (available individually or in sets of two, three, or four and in 11 colors).
28. A set of Porta Potty shot glasses that are straight up disgusting but also so fun. Let's just hope they don't think about it too much while using them.
Promising review: "They are a pair of shot glasses in shape of Porta Potties so it got the expected laugh and enjoyment when picked at the White Elephant office party. They were 'stolen' a couple of times, so turned out to be quite popular. Pick a pair for your next gag gift party...they will be a hit!" —Thor
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 two from Amazon for $12.74.
29. And a pug with a measuring tape for a tongue if they're always losing their regular old measuring tape because it's boring and who really cares where they put it... This lil' guy is the perfect desk pet!
Promising review: "It’s super cute. I keep it at work so when someone has randomly needed a tape measure I just hand them the dog and they’re confused. Now, grown men come to my office to ask to borrow my pug and it’s funny. Worth it." —Candyse 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 $9.99.
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