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Brews, board games, boxers, and more for your hard-to-shop-for boo.
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In order to receive it on time, select 2nd business day or express delivery ($14 and $18 respectively for orders in the contiguous U.S.).
Promising review: "Absolutely love love love this massage oil! The smell is heavenly and it goes on not greasy at all. I use it after my shower in the morning and a little on my arms and neck before bed. I also use the remainder left on my hands through my hair. Can’t say enough about this oil. Five stars for sure!" —Dawn W.
Get it from Crabtree & Evelyn for $35.
Note that due to shipping laws, Haus is currently unable to ship to AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, KY, RI, ND, SD, MS, and UT. Additionally, make sure you select expedited 2-day or overnight shipping at checkout in order to get it on time.
Promising review: "First bottle opened — Citrus Flower. Very good! I tried it alone and it was good to sip — but then tried it with club soda and it was perfect for me! Very balanced! I have every night this week fixed this aperitif to sip on while I'm making dinner. I'll be ordering more" —Candace H.
Get it from Haus for $35.
For the meat lover in your life, Man Crates presents a selection of the most delicious and exotic meats you can (legally) buy including Wild Boar Honey Bourbon Jerky, Buffalo Jerky, Elk Hickory Smoked Jerky, Ostrich Jerky, Duck Maple Jerky, and Pheasant Jerky.
Promising review: "My guy is hard to buy for because if he wants something he just goes and gets it. I sent this to his work and he thought it was cool. Big hit!" —Nancy
Get it from Man Crates for $39.99.
I received a three-month Book of the Month subscription for Christmas one year, and it was the best surprise! I really underestimated how much I would enjoy having books picked out for me. It’s like never having to choose where to eat ever again. A dream come true! Also, two great things will happen when you have a BOTM subscription: 1) You’re going to discover new, amazing authors (ily, Sally Rooney). 2) You’re going to become the friend who already read that amazing book before it got popular. Who woulda thought a book subscription could up your cool-factor so much?
The giftee will receive a current, best-selling book of their choice (from a rotating selection of five titles from different genres) every month for three, six, or twelve months.
Get a three-month subscription from Book of the Month for $49.99.
Need more details before taking the plunge? Head to our more in-depth Book Of The Month review for more deets!
Promising review: "I have had this for a year and it works flawlessly. I use it to set alarms, play music, look up the weather, hear movie listings, etc. I find it plays music loud enough for me. I have it in my living room, and can hear it in bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen. (I live in a 1,000-square-foot apartment.) When I am talking on the phone, the other party on the line says they can hear it very plainly so it is loud. I also have the night light attachment and it comes on automatically at dark and in the morning I have to tell Alexa to turn off light. And that works perfectly also. I just love it. You will too." —Sandra Knight
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available individually or with add ons).
The sampler comes with all of the bakery's best-selling flavors including: Tie-Dye, Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Cookie Dough, Triple Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Chip Pancake, Red Velvet, Mint Cookie, Pink Frosted Doughnut, Snowball, Snowcap, and Chocolate Peanut Butter.
While orders are never in transit longer than two days, if you place your order last-second it's wise to select expedited or priority shipping.
Promising review: "Whenever I have an occasion coming up this is my go-to gift. Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, everything! Everyone loves these treats!" —Hayley
Get them from Baked by Melissa for $32+ (available in trays of 25, 50, or 100).
A membership will get them a fresh pair of underwear every month in their preferred style. They'll choose the size and fit preference. Boxer briefs, trunks, boxers, or briefs in men's sizes S–4XL are available. Hipsters, cheeky briefs, bikinis, boy shorts, or thongs in women's sizes XS–4XL are available. When it comes to color/pattern, you can go for adventurous (prints), bold (solid, bright colors), or classic (solid, neutral colors).
Get a gift card from MeUndies for $25+ (available in larger amounts).
To ensure you receive it in time, select express or rush shipping at checkout!
Promising review: "Cute little novelty and really nice considering these are really hard to find now and can be super expensive. Just make sure you know a place that will develop the film for you!" —egghead
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $18.
In every box, they'll get four premium teas, enough to make 15+ cups (45+ if they re-steep), steeping guidelines, exclusive discounts, and recipes created by tea experts!
At checkout, you'll have the option to choose between downloading a printable card or scheduling an email delivery.
Get a gift card for a three-month subscription from Sips by for $45.
Note: Orders typically take five to 10 days to ship out so last-minute orders may not make it time for Valentine's Day. That said, if you live in the New York City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco area, some of The Sill stores are now open for curbside pickup. Just call ahead to make sure!
Get it from The Sill for $22+ (available in three planter styles).
Promising review: "Love the design! It was perfect for my Star Wars-loving fiancé for Valentine's Day! Fits him great, and he gets compliments on it often." —Richard V Bush
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in Youth 2–12 and Men's and Women's S–3XL).
Promising review: "I absolutely love Kate Spade and this kettle adds so much character to my kitchen!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $50.
Wavelength is a social guessing game where individuals take turns being "the psychic" and must get their teammates to correctly guess the location on the spectrum dial that associates with their clue!
Everyone I know who has played this game loves this game! Brother, boyfriend, mom — everyone! You learn a little about the "psychic" every time, and it's incredibly flexible to accommodate huge fluctuations in players (2—20). It's a simple concept with a lot of depth since you have to adjust your thinking every round to match that of the "psychic."
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
In Azul, players (two to four in total) earn points by arranging patterned tiles on their board. Though the objective is pretty straightforward, there's also room for strategy as any unplaced tiles = negative points and once players really get the hang of things, they can begin to manipulate who gets stuck with what.
Promising review: "What can I say? It’s basically a perfect game. Easy to learn but has a lot of depth as you get more acquainted. And it passed the wife test (my wife admittedly hates games but she will play this one with me every time). I gifted it two times for Christmas 2019. Both parties loved it. This is a must for your collection. Get it!" —Pop Tarts?! ROFL
Get it from Amazon for $28.99.
Promising review: "Super cute pillow! It looks just like the picture. The stuffing is compressing over time as you’d expect from any pillow, but the stitching seems really strong. Either way, it’s adorable!" —Make It Kate
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
The organically sweetened sodas don't have any artificial ingredients and each is just 30 calories. The brand's 12 flagship flavors include: Cherry Pop, Strawberry Basil, Extra Peach, Orange Nectarine, Young Mango, Lemon Verbena, Pear Elderflower, Gingery Ale, Sour Blueberry, Toasted Coconut, White Grape, and Blackberry Jam.
Get a gift card from United States of Soda for $35+ (available in sums up to $400).
Get it from Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute for $75+ (available in 13 species).
Get it from Framebridge for $25+ (e-gift cards and physical gift cards are available).
This set includes two lightsaber chopsticks, and batteries are included!
Promising review: "These are the coolest chopsticks I have ever seen. The instructions for use and cleaning were clear and concise and the light that they give off is amazing!" —Jennifer P. Lane
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.97.
Stitcher Premium has more than 60,000+ hours of bonus content from popular networks like Wondery, Earwolf, and Witness Docs.
Get it from Stitcher Premium for $34.99/year.
Frome has more than 1,200 cinematic canvasses from classic romances like Titanic and Brokeback Mountain to ultra-quotable comedies like Step Brothers and Mean Girls.
Standard delivery takes up to a week so to make sure you/your loved one receive it in time, select express or premium shipping at checkout!
Get it from Frome for $89.95+ (originally $224.95; available in four sizes and two finishes)
Golde is a Black woman-owned business creating vegan wellness and beauty essentials with the goal of making it easy for anyone to enjoy the benefits of these powerful superfoods.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE ❤️ Cocoa & Turmeric powder. I add it to my coffee every morning and it makes my coffee so delicious I look forward to my morning cup of coffee. I plan on starting my subscription so I always have it." —Erica S.
Get it from Amazon for $39.20 or from Golde for $29 (select expedited shipping).
A few reviewers thought to personalize this product with fun decals!
Promising review: "Got this as a gift for someone that pretty much has everything and unfortunately that includes terrible allergies. Hard person to shop for so I thought why not give this person something cute and functional. Something that takes up very little space and may even be a conversation piece in their home while they are grabbing for Kleenex. Hope this person likes it and if they do not I'll gladly keep it because I like it..." —K S
Get it from Amazon for $8.49.
Germaphobe has none of the nasty chemicals found in a lot of traditional sanitizers but it's just as effective, killing 99.9% of germs and exceeding CDC sanitizer guidelines.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly swears by this hand sanitizer. In her own words:
"A lot can be said about 2020, but one positive thing is that I've found a new favorite hand sanitizer. This beaut from Everyday Humans is small enough to fit in my purse, leaves my hands feeling sanitized *and* moisturized, and has a nice black tea smell that has me sniffing my hand throughout the day (totally normal!). It's fully converted me to spray hand sanitizer. No more gloopy liquid for me. Quite frankly, I should just go ahead and buy a case."
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $25.50.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.