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1. 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 $$$.
2. An easy-to-learn board game they can quickly pull out at your next get together when you both inevitably say "Well, what should we do now?"
3. A bottle of Truff Hot Sauce they can add to essentially any meal to make it feel like a gourmet affair — even if they're just sitting in front of the TV.
4. A secret stash bottle for the person who *insists* on not carrying a bag but asks if you can hold onto their credit card, ID, and keys when you go out. Alternatively, it's also great for those paranoid about pickpockets (idk about you, but this is something my high school study abroad chaperones really tried to drill into me).
5. A Framebridge gift card so they can finally frame that print they bought two years ago. And we're not talking any old frame, no — they'll get to pick *exactly* what they want and then it'll be handcrafted before being shipped back to them.
6. A handmade match striker for the candle-obsessed friend who has collected enough scents to open their own shop. The ceramic pot is way more aesthetically pleasing than a lighter and doubles as decor in its own right.
7. Or, if they've tried and failed (multiple times) to make their own loop-de-loop candlestick with the aid of TikTok tutorials, you can gift them the OG from Lex Pott.
8. A house-shaped tissue box cover because the best gifts solve mundane problems, like transforming their unsightly tissue box into enviable decor.
9. A year-long subscription to Stitcher Premium for the friend who is always giving you podcast suggestions (solicited or not). Membership will get them exclusive access to bonus episodes, archived audio, and — most excitingly — ad-free listening.
10. A potted plant that won't poison their furry friends and arrives pre-potted in a stylish ceramic pot. A fun fact to share with the giftee: this plant self-propagates, and the sprouts are called "pups" 🥺.
11. A Sips-by-subscription box filled with premium teas, personalized to match their taste preferences. Every month, they'll get sent everything they need to steep and sip their way to serenity.
12. A canister of chai that tastes JUST as good as their favorite coffee shop cup. If they already have a stove top espresso pot, they can even make it ~dirty.~
13. A jerky sampler box for the curious taste tester so they can mark a few new types of meat off their "I've tried that" list. Ostrich meat? Check.
14. A fluffy sherpa purse that will complete their signature all-sherpa-everything look. Or, if faux fur is more their thing, that's also an option!
15. A zero waste starter kit for the burgeoning environmentalist who doesn't quite know where to start. This kit includes everything they need to kick off their journey to less waste with portable plastic alternatives they can incorporate into their daily routine!
16. A custom photo album so they can flip through their cherished memories whenever the mood strikes, or show guests that their kids really are cute when they're not throwing a tantrum. Everything down to the layouts and fonts is customizable, making for a truly personal keepsake.
17. A wine topper serving set that will take their already iconic charcuterie boards to the next level. As soon as large gatherings are back on the table, so is this three-piece bad boy.
18. A symbolic wildlife adoption for your favorite do-gooder and animal-lover. Opt for just the photo and adoption certificate or include a plushie version of the adopted animal they can snuggle up with.
19. An elegantly-packaged apéritif with a festive spiced cherry flavor that'll endlessly upgrade their at-home cocktail game. Sip, sip, hurray!
20. A blueberry breakfast gift basket for the friend who misses going out to brunch. Send this along with some champagne and OJ for bonus points! Either way, they'll have everything they need to cook up a delicious breakfast.
21. A luxe pour-over coffee stand befitting of even the most discerning coffee connoisseurs. They'll be clearing counter space to display this functional piece of art 24/7.
22. A modern canvas that hides a pretty cool secret: Every chronological color strip is from a scene in their favorite movie. Below, we have Good Will Hunting from start to finish!
23. A cacao turmeric blend for the wellness-obsessed that'll make incorporating the health benefits of turmeric a delicious treat and not a chore!
24. A variety pack of Reese's candies sure to please the peanut butter lover among you. The 30-pack comes with the classics (see: Reese's Pieces, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese's Big Cups) and a few we didn't even know existed (hiya 👋🏻 Reese's Sticks, Reese's White Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cups). 🥜
25. A wall-mounted grow-light-frame combo that looks like it crawled out of the pages of their favorite interior design mag. If you've already gifted them a succulent or two, this is the natural next step.
26. A pack of pimple patches because the hard-to-gift person who has it all probably has acne too! Even skincare novices will love these easy-to-use treatments. Just stick 'em on a burgeoning zit and let the ~magic~ happen!
27. A Criterion Channel subscription so they can catch up on Hollywood classics that are hard to find elsewhere. Film buffs will also appreciate that they can filter by director, exclusive Criterion editions, and more.
28. A spray hand and surface sanitizer aptly named "Germaphobe" that has a festive pine scent and actually leaves hands feeling moisturized instead of woefully dry and sticky — like the goopy sanitizers they're probably toting around now.
29. A MeUndies gift card for a membership so they can get high-quality, comfortable underwear with make-them-smile prints sent straight to their door.
30. A set of multi-colored ramekins for the friend who always asks you to go halfsies on a molten chocolate lava cake. Now, they can experiment in their own kitchen and feel free to eat the entire thing (as they always should)!
31. A trendy baseball cap that'll get ample wear as they run errands, go on a jog, or just laze around the house.
32. A deck of monochrome playing cards so they can ace their next game night, or make their next round of solitaire extra *aesthetic*.
33. A hook and ring board so they can practice their favorite bar game from home. The second their go-to watering hole opens up again, they'll immediately earn their place as the ring toss champ.
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