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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.
2. An A24 coffee table book with the screenplay of their favorite flick be it Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age comedy-drama Lady Bird or Ari Aster's psychological horror Hereditary.
3. A custom Pokémon card in the likeness of their pet!!! You can choose their Pokémon type, species, attacks, rarity, and more.
4. 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!
5. A split cereal bowl for the breakfast lover who can't STAND soggy Frosted Flakes.
6. 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!
7. A bag of Dale Gribble's pocket sand because everyone could use an extra self defense option. Shi-shi-SHAA!!!
8. A puffer jacket for that friend who's always sipping an artisanal double IPA that was fermented in a painfully trendy Portland craft brewery and — according to them — is absolutely worth the $14 they paid for a single can.
9. A mind-bending gradient puzzle in case regular ol' jigsaws are no longer a challenge. The 1,000-piece puzzle isn't for the impatient; reviewers say it can take days or weeks to complete depending on how much time you put in.
10. And — to go with the above — a puzzle plateau so no pieces go missing. That name really has a ring to it, huh?
11. A "Yes Chef" hat for anyone who's still talking nonstop about The Bear and/or Jeremy Allen White. (We're guilty of the latter.)
12. A Digimon X virtual pet monster that will let them raise and train their own digital monster and battle it against friends. It's a fun, ~slightly~ violent spin on the traditional Tamagotchi.
13. A miniature book locket with a quote from their favorite title. The attention to detail here is UNREAL, might we add. The 24-karat gold-filled charms are designed with weather-proofed hinges and paper that look just like early book bindings!!
14. 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.
15. A clever mug — that looks like a whole pot of coffee — for the caffeine lover who's always glued to their brew.
16. 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!
17. A nostalgic reel viewer with made-to-order reels your giftee can fill with their greatest memories, including that one photo they LOVE where they look ✨incredible✨ and your eyes are very much closed. 🙃
18. A tabletop pool game they won't have to clean out their entire basement to make room for.
19. An embroidered sweatshirt or glow-in-the-dark beanie that pays homage to their favorite Staten Island vampiric hotspot: Nadja's.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. A minimalist pet portrait for the person on your list whose entire personality is their pet. That said, they like to keep their space ~aesthetic~ so a line or colorblock portrait is just the ticket.
24. Or a glass print that will go with everyyyyy decor style they ever have in their whole dang life because it's frameless — so they'll never have to worry about it clashing with their on-trend peel-and-stick wallpaper.
25. A two-tier pistachio pedestal designed to give the king of nuts the respect they deserve.
The upper tier of the solid wood design holds 8 ounces of pistachios and the pieces come apart for easy cleaning. To keep the maple in tip-top shape, the seller advises giving it a once-over with mineral oil or beeswax wood conditioner every few months.
Promising review: "The Pistachio Pedestal is my 'go-to' present for my hard-to-gift family and friends. It's handsome as well as functional, and it never fails to get compliments when it's out on a table. I love the craftsmanship and two-level design, and it makes cleaning up the empty shells a breeze. It's also a great container for snacking on other types of nuts, or edamame (soy bean pods), too! I have one myself, and I've given this to others multiple times, and it's always appreciated and well-used. A winner!" —Early Bird
Shipping info: Economy, standard, expedited, and express (1–2 business days) shipping options are offered.
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $50.
26. An enchanting moon lamp that will make any Le Petit Prince lover's heart oh-so happy.
Our 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: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in six sizes).
27. 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: Available on Amazon Prime with 1-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $11.60.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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
31. A set of Harry Styles-inspired nail stickers that might just help ease the pain of them not having been able to go to Love on Tour because... $$$ 😢
32. A MASSIVE customizable Toblerone bar or — if you know they just can't pick a favorite flavor — a pack of (still customized) milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and salted caramel varieties. 😘 🍫
33. 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!!!
34. 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.
35. Or an adult coloring book with simultaneously humorous/disturbing illustrations that'll make them ~uncomfy.~
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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: Available on Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping. Non-Prime shipping options will still arrive before Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $29.97
39. A sequined pillow cover that, when brushed with the back of a hand, will reveal Dwight Schrute with the face he stole from a first aid dummy. Nothing to see here!
40. The Book of Unusual Knowledge for that one friend who always answers Jeopardy! questions before Alex Trebek/Mayim Bialik/Ken Jennings even finishes speaking.
41. An itty bitty cactus so small, they could tuck it in their pocket. They wouldn't want to do that, though, 'cause the little spikes would *definitely* get caught. Instead, you should suggest they place it on their desk or entryway console.
42. A Takashi Murakami flower pancake pan sure to please the art lover who's also majorly obsessed with breakfast.
43. A Book of the Month subscription for lit lovers who want to keep up on of-the-moment reads before they become a major motion picture.
44. A reusable straw — in a darling lil' keychain carrier — so they can suck down bubble tea at a moment's notice!!
45. A Scream-inspired coffee cup for the horror fan who views the change in seasons less in terms of weather, and more in terms of seasonal drinks.
46. A freakin' strawberry mouse!!! I would say more, but I'm honestly at a loss for words and I think the photo says it all. 🍓
47. A modern canvas that just looks like a bunch of lines, but is actually their favorite film — as represented by a chronological color strip from every scene. This here is Good Will Hunting.
48. A toolbox of ~unusual~ jerky flavors if your giftee is the type of person who watches reruns of Fear Factor and says "Yeah, I could totally do that!" during the eating challenges.
49. An apron with built-in oven mitts and a conversion cheatsheet (tucked in the pocket) so they never have to wash cake batter off their hands before googling the proper baking soda to baking powder replacement ratio.
50. 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.
51. 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.
52. 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??
53. A big ol' bag of powdered cheddar cheese because the dinky packets their macaroni comes with are just not even close to enough.
54. A beautiful strategy board game for biology enthusiasts and/or your friends who always stop to stare at foliage.
55. An enchanting pop-up book that brings childhood fairytales to life with 3D illustrations. You can even gift them a six-month subscription if you want to send multiple titles!
56. A pallet full of itty bitty bebe cinderblocks if you know that they're SO over work that they'd 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 is a handmade item, 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).
57. And a custom bee condo for the friend who's looking to attract pollinators to their garden. All they have to do is hang it in a sunny spot facing southeast (so as to catch morning light), and they'll have visitors in no time.
Santa who? Santa YOU.
