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1. A bottle of Mike's chile-infused hot honey to add a kick of sweetness and a touch of heat to their culinary creations. Things reviewers love it with: fruit salad, burgers, french toast, chicken, and...coffee??
2. Murder Most Puzzling, a murder mystery book with 20 perplexing who-dun-its waiting to be solved by an expert sleuth such as your smarty pants gift recipient. Time for them to put those detective skills to the test!
3. A screaming goat if they could use a little friend on their desk — a friend who lets out a little shriek whenever they touch it. Screaming in the workplace, frowned upon. Clever little goat figuring screaming in the workplace, hilarious and appropriate.
4. An international snack box so they can take a culinary world tour right from their couch. Each month delivers a selection of yummy authentic treats from a different country along with postcards, recipes, and cultural info about the snacks. They really wanted a trip abroad for their birthday, but since that's out of the budget, this is the next best thing, right?
5. A two-pack of satin pillowcases to help them get that *beauty rest*. For realsies! The luxurious silky material helps to prevent hair damage and frizz and to reduce skin breakouts and acne.
6. A Love Lingual card game for a fun and unique way to get closer to your partner, whether you've been dating for days or decades. Each of the 150 cards features questions in five categories (family, intimacy, couple, individual, past, and present), all designed to help you reach new levels of intimacy.
7. Winky Lux Flower Balm, a stunning clear lipstick with an actual flower inside that gives a subtle pink tint and lots of moisture to your lips. Safe to say this will impress any beauty queens and kings.
8. A small and lightweight portable campfire since it will ~light up~ their outdoor adventures with even more fun and excitement. Three hours of burn time all with no firewood needed — they'd better grab the s'mores fixings!
9. A tree-of-life leather journal that makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for writers, doodlers, and the self-reflective type.
10. A jar of chili onion crisp bursting with so much umami flavor and savory spices they'll quickly understand why folks add a heaping spoonful (or two or three) to just about every dish they make. Sure, the other condiments are great, but this one is divine. 🤤
Fly By Jing, Fly By Jing
Fly By Jing is an Asian woman-owned business that specializes in sauces, dumplings, and spices.
Check out a TikTok of the chili crisp in action.
Here's what former BuzzFeeder Britt Ross says about this chili crisp: "Ever since my sister introduced me to this life-changing condiment, I've slathered it on pretty much everything I could think of — from roasted vegetables and noodles to seafood and popcorn. It's got a kick, yes, and while I'm a big fan of spicy food, the thing I love most about this chili crisp is that it also has great flavor that doesn't get overpowered by the heat, which happens with so many other spicy sauces. That deep savory flavor comes from ingredients like fermented black bean, shallots, mushroom powder, ginger, and seaweed, so it's no wonder it's become my go-to pantry staple when I want to zhuzh up my dinner. PS: Some people even swear by it as an ice cream topping!"
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three sizes and an extra spicy version).
11. A personalized pet portrait necklace so they can keep their beloved fur baby close to their heart forever and always. It's especially perfect for that acquaintance you know practically nothing about but who's always talking about little Mr. Jinx.
12. A pair of polarized sunglasses with a retro-chic polygon shape that's sure to trick everyone into thinking they're wearing designer shades — and they'll never guess how little you paid for 'em. 😎
13. An Our Place "Always Pan" since it's basically like giving them eight different pieces of cookware. This multi-functional beauty does the job of a frying pan, saucepan, steamer, skillet, saucier, nonstick pan, spatula, and spoon rest. Wowee!
14. A super fun, super silly card game that'll have them and everyone else laughing hysterically no matter how old! The rules are simple: slap the card when there's a match between the word on the card and a spoken word — but be warned! Your mind will play tricks on you!
15. A personalized bamboo bath caddy so they can indulge in a relaxing, luxurious soak in the tub along with a candle, glass of wine, and their favorite book or TV show. Impressive already, but then you factor in the gorgeous custom engraving, and they're gonna be speechless.
16. A pack of Crayola Globbles for little mischief-makers who love to run around and throw things (all kids?). According to reviewers, these sticky globs don't leave any sort of residue on walls or ceilings. Hallelujah!
17. An Instant Pot here to become their super speedy and efficient sous chef. Seriously, this thing pressure cooks, slow cooks, sautés, warms food, and more, thus saving both time and energy.
18. A design-your-own gift box with up to five items from awesome Black-owned brands. This offers so many customizable gift combinations — like stickers, candles, jewelry, journals, and more! So you can go for more generic things if you don't know them all that well or something super personal if you do!
19. An Ember smart mug because it will keep their coffee or tea at the *exact* perfect temperature (anywhere from 120–145ºF) all day long. You just might become their new favorite person after gifting them this, FYI.
20. A hand-poured soy candle to fill their space with scent notes of orange, cinnamon, clove, and pine — there's a reason they call it "warm and cozy!"
21. A wine holder that grips on any glossy surface (mirrors, metal, shiny tiles, glass, etc.), because they deserve a relaxing soak in the tub with a glass of wine *without* having to worry about accidentally spilling it.
22. A plant-based exfoliation glove I personally swear by — it sloughs off tons of gross skin every time I use it, but even better than how soft it leaves my skin, is the fact that it's helped to noticeably reduce my KP, and all using just water!! PLUS, it's compostable, I mean wowee! Trust me, they need this magic in their life.
23. A coconut bowl and spoon for serving up artsy smoothie bowls, cereal, soups, and all their other favorite yummy eats!
24. A handheld massage gun since it's basically like giving them a personal little on-the-go massage therapist. Featuring 20 speeds and six interchangeable massage heads, this baby will work out the tension wherever they're feeling sore.
25. An inspirational "stay positive" sticker pack for a fun and cute way to give them a motivational boost and keep their spirits high (because even though you hardly know them, you've picked up on the fact that they're highkey stressy).
26. An Echo Dot because there are all sorts of fun things they can do with this small but mighty wireless smart speaker...things like blast their favorite tunes, turn on/off the lights (dance party anyone??), or ask Alexa the important questions like how many coffees are too many coffees.
27. A glass water bottle with a stainless-steel infuser so gorgeous they won't ever be tempted to use single-use tea bags again. Aesthetics? Check. Eco-friendly? Check, check.
28. The famous Allbirds runner — uber soft and supportive everyday sneakers made from lightweight and breathable eucalyptus fibers, which means they're as sustainable as they are comfy.
29. A digital photo frame that parents and grandparents will just adore. It displays pictures from an app, which means you and the rest of their loved ones can send photos to the frame from near or far!
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.