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1. A super portable speaker from Marshall that doesn't skimp on powerful sound. They'll get 15 hours of playtime on just one charge, making this perfect for that friend who always has a killer playlist they're wanting to play at a get-together. It even has a rubber back-mounted strap so they can attach it pretty much anywhere.
This can also connect with other Marshall Willen speakers so you can play sound from more than one speaker at a time! It's also super durable and water-resistant.
I have this and am so, so impressed with how high-quality the sound is for such a small lil' package! I also love how sophisticated it looks, so I just leave it sitting on my bookshelf to act as a piece of decor! This would be the perfect speaker to take along to an outdoor BBQ or even a wintry cabin trip with your friends because it barely takes up any space and can last through the entirety of your perfectly curated playlist (and then some!) You'll definitely want to get this for any music-obsessed person in your life this holiday season.
Shipping info: Depending on which shipping method you choose and the total amount of your order, shipping fees may apply. See full shipping info here.
Get it from Marshall for $199.99 (available in two colors).
2. Or a delightful Bitty Boomers Star Wars speaker in case they'd rather carry around a teeny-tiny speaker with some major character. Plus: How can they not fall in love with that face from the moment they unwrap their gift?!
3. An automatic laser toy so their cat can stay entertained and work their energy out at the same time. Even the most disinterested of kitties will pounce for this fun gadget.
Promising review: "The cats have started asking me to turn this thing on. Several times a day. They meow at me if I don't comply. The other day they tipped it over and the laser was sweeping across the ceiling. The orange cat was attempting parkour to try to get the ceiling red dot thingie. The other cat makes cooing noises as he chases the dot around the living room. He has never made cooing noises before. This has given them hours upon hours of entertainment and exercise...so I am quite pleased with the purchase." —Andrea Huckaba Rome
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
4. A third-generation Echo Dot to basically act as their personal assistant. It'll schedule meetings, set alarms, look up the weather, play their favorite playlist — it's harder to think of something this gadget doesn't do.
Promising review: "I absolutely love it! Bought to use as a radio/ambient noise device as I fall asleep, but now realize the capabilities FAR exceeded what I initially purchased it for, so I also use it as an alarm clock, Bluetooth speaker for my iPad, personal assistant ('Alexa, add milk to my shopping list'), Amazon Music speaker (which I never used until buying this). The sound quality is really good, especially considering its small size and relatively budget-friendly price. I definitely recommend this to anyone, and if you’re a Prime member...WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! Don’t even 'add to cart,' just click 'buy now' and watch your life get simpler." —Dave S
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will arrive by Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (originally $39.99).
5. Or an Amazon Echo Auto, perfect for people who don't have Bluetooth installed in their car. They can just plug this device into their auxiliary input, connect it to an app on their phone, and then they can play music, follow GPS instructions, or access Alexa through their car's speakers.
6. An itty-bitty Theragun Mini that'll give them sweet relief after a long workout. They can use this to massage any achy or sore muscles — it's designed to help them recover faster so they can get back to pumping iron.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Melanie Aman loves her Theragun Mini for post-workout relief:
"Exercising has been a huge boost to my mental health during quarantine, but the DOMS man — the DOMS hurt like hell!! I'm talking hurts to walk, hurts to lower myself and sit, hurts to stand up, hurts to lift things heavier than a stuffed animal, hurts to exist. I learned early on that this little gadget was suuuuuuuuper helpful in reducing my discomfort and loosening my tight, angry muscles. While jackhammering my calves and thighs is not an incredibly fun experience (TBH it hurts especially when I'm massaging already sore muscles), I know the next day I'll wake up with significantly less pain."
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $179 (available in four colors).
7. A pair of CozyPhones designed so kids can listen to music or watch videos on their tablet in a comfortable way. Plus: They'll love how whimsical they feel as they're dressed up as a unicorn!
8. A portable charger for your workaholic friend who is constantly on the go. Now if they notice their phone's at 3% in the middle of an important work call, they can just plug it into this. Crisis averted.
9. Or a reliable wireless charging pad so they can just lay their phone or AirPods on top of it to charge up whenever their devices are running low on juice.
10. A robot vacuum because anything that can do a chore for someone is definitely a perfect gift. It's extra useful if they have a dog who sheds constantly and they can never keep up with all that fur.
11. A therapy lamp perfect for anyone who works long hours, which means that during the wintertime, they're probably sitting in darkness for most of their working hours. They'll love how the lamp helps with their energy levels.
12. A PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer & Universal Charger to give your germaphobic friend some peace of mind that their phone is as clean as possible. The UV light in the gadget kills 99.99% of all bacteria on their phone's surface, and they can also charge their phone while it's inside.
13. An AirFly Pro wireless transmitter for the globetrotter on your list who seems to always be flying. They can plug this into the TV screen on the airplane so they can actually use their wireless earbuds and not have to shell out extra cash to buy those wired headphones they sell on the plane.
14. A waterproof Kindle Paperwhite so they can keep as many books as they want at their fingertips instead of having to lug around heavy hardcovers wherever they go. Plus: The glare-free screen makes it great for beach reading.
15. Or a Fire HD 10 tablet if they enjoy reading but also want an everything-in-one device so they can stream shows, scroll through social media, and video chat with their family.
16. A pair of Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds great for workouts thanks to the hook design that keeps them in place no matter how many reps they're pushing through. They'll get up to nine hours of use on a single charge *and* they're sweat resistant, so they can rely on them to hold up even on long run days.
17. A smart Tile tracker they can attach to their wallet or keys, aka the two most important things no one ever wants to lose. They can track their Tiles through an app on their smartphone.
18. A Fitbit Luxe if they've been saying they want to get more active in 2023. This sleek-looking tracker will give them information on how many steps they're taking, their heart rate, their sleep, and their workouts. They'll also get a more in-depth look at their activity data through an app on their phone.
19. A rechargeable electric lighter so they'll never have to worry about finding matches (or burning themselves with said matches) whenever they want to light a candle.
20. A Rocketbook reusable 32-page smartnotebook that eliminates the need for them to buy tons of notebooks. They can scan their pages right after they write them, and they'll be saved forever on their device. Then they can clear the page to start again the next day!
Promising review: "This is a great product and a great idea. I am someone who has a lot of notebooks and journals; I like to write everything down so I remember it. I have wasted countless Post-it Notes writing to-do lists and this little notebook not only helps me preserve my beloved Post-its, it's great for the environment as I'm reusing the same pages instead of tearing them out and starting with a brand-new page or notebook. I wish I had known about this when I was going to college, how much time and money it would have saved me. I love the fact that you can just scan each page and send it to a specific place that you have designated. Way to go, Rocketbook! You are my new favorite thing! I literally show as many people as I can about this." —Natasha
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will arrive by Christmas (see Amazon’s full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $23.74+ (available in executive and letter and 18 colors).
21. A Furbo treat-dispensing pet camera so they can keep an eye on their pet even when they're not home. With its 360-degree wide-angle view, night vision, and real-time barking alerts they'll always know exactly what their pup is up to.
22. Or a Petcube pet-monitoring camera if you think they'd rather prefer a smaller, more discrete device to help them check in on their fur babies. It comes with 1080p HD video, 30-foot night vision, motion alerts, and two-way communication.
23. A palm-sized video projector that'll make them feel like they're at the movie theater without even leaving their house. They can even use this outside for an under-the-stars viewing experience.
24. A chic Mirror home gym if they love working out at home and want to take their workouts to the next level. They'll get all the benefits of a trainer and gym classes all from the comfort of their living room, and when it's not in use, it looks just like a regular, sleek-looking, unobtrusive mirror.
25. A coffee warmer so their morning java can stay nice and toasty even if they get caught answering emails or taking work calls.
26. A super-quiet, lightweight, portable electric pet nail trimmer if grooming their dog's nails always results in a temper tantrum. The gentle vibrations will keep them calm and not spook them, and the built-in LED light will help them see better and prevent over-cutting.
27. An Amazon 4K Fire TV stick to magically transform their old TV into a smart one. They'll have access to all the streaming apps at their fingertips, and they can finally cut that expensive cable cord!
28. And a universal remote attachment so they don't have to fumble with four different remotes just to work their TV. Now all the important controls can be found in one place.
29. A Tushy bidet so easy to install and use, they'll wonder why they've been wasting their time with toilet paper all these years. Give their bum the nice, clean, refreshed feel it deserves!
30. An Anker "PowerPort Cube" USB power strip for the person who needs to plug in six different things for their home theater setup. They will be so impressed when they see how organized all their cords look after setting this up.
31. A Wi-Fi-connected smartplug so they can schedule the lights to come on at the same time every night, even if they're out on vacation. This syncs with Alexa so they can change the plug's schedule or turn off an appliance with just their voice command.
32. A voice- or phone-controlled Nest thermostat to give them the power to program exactly how hot or cold they want the house to be. They can even operate the Nest from their phone, so they can adjust the temperature even on their car ride home. We're living in the future, people!
33. A portable mini Crock-Pot so they can heat up their lunch right at their desk. Nothing like having a warm bowl of chili as they're furiously trying to finish that super-important report by the end of the day!
34. A sound machine that'll drown out the chatter of their rowdy neighbors or loud construction right outside their window so they can finally get a good night's sleep — a gift that is truly priceless.
35. A portable monitor for all those hard workers who just have way too much going on in a day to contain it on one screen. With this, they can take their laptop anywhere and still have enough screen real estate for all those applications they need open.
36. A toilet night-light that's motion activated so it turns on the second they stumble into the bathroom bleary-eyed. Now they don't even have to turn on the bathroom light and practically blind themselves in the middle of the night!
37. A Quip toothbrush for anyone who takes dental hygiene seriously — which should be everyone!! With timed sonic vibrations, a three-month battery life, and a mirror mount, this sleek-looking toothbrush will actually make them look forward to cleaning their pearly whites every morning and night.
38. A Wi-Fi extender to widen their coverage across their entire home so they can actually stream their favorite TV shows from the comfort of their bed, even if the router is all the way downstairs.
39. A digital clock that not only looks stylish and futuristic while sitting on their side table, but also has built-in USB ports so they can plug in their phone.
40. A Bartesian Premium Cocktail and Margarita Machine, which finally makes it possible to gift someone access to a personal bartender. Instead of fumbling with all the measurements and ingredients it takes to make an at-home cocktail, they'll just insert one of the cocktail capsules into this machine, select how strong they want the drink, and it'll dispense a perfectly mixed cocktail every time.
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