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1. A compact light therapy lamp to mimic the morning sun and give a lil' boost of energy and happiness to the people living that work from home life in your circle — this UV-free bb has three different touch-control brightness settings to bring the perfect amount of light to their life.
2. A reliable wireless charging pad so convenient it will feel like they're living in a Smart House. Truly all they have to do is lay their phone or AirPods down on it, and boom, instant charging.
3. A PhoneSoap that'll make them feel like they're truly living in the ~future~. All they have to do is put a small object in it — whether it's a phone, keys, eyeglasses, and even their face mask — and this compact gadget kills up to 99.99% of bacteria on it with UV light.
4. A rose gold rechargeable electric lighter your candle-loving friend can use to replace all their old gas ones. This one is not only chic as heck, but completely flameless, and made with a long stem so they can use it to light gas burners and larger candles.
5. A Tushy bidet attachment designed with ease in mind — installation is a cinch, and they'll get to live that fancy fresh "staying in a luxurious European hotel" feeling for a fraction of the effort these usually take.
6. A pair of wireless sleep headphones that will play white noise or the music of their choice (read: all of Harry Styles' Fine Line) in a comfy headband, so they don't have to risk their ears getting sore while they snooze.
7. An eco-friendly air purifier with a user-friendly design *and* an eco-friendly, reusable filter for dust, pollen, smoke, odor, and pet dander. Not only can it help reduce seasonal and pet-related allergies and trap harmful particles in smoke and dust, but they also have the option of adding a drop of essential oil to it to make their whole home smell like a ~lavender field~.
8. A 42-page Rocketbook Fusion reusable notebook so simple to use that it'll replace all other notebooks in their life — once they write with the Rocketbook pen, they can scan the page with an app and upload it to any other device, then wash out the ink and reuse it again. Oh, also!! The app will even transcribe their handwriting for them. The convenience of it all!!
9. An electric wine opener to save them soooo much time and effort — this rechargeable bb will safely pop it open in six seconds without any of the hassle.
10. A splurge-worthy pair of AirPods Pro with a wireless charging case to give them the gift of hands-free, noise-proof bliss, without any of the complicated setup. Their iPhone will automatically detect the new AirPod Pro earbuds, and work the user through setup to get the perfect fit and sound right on the spot.
11. A compact, high-speed portable charger compatible with Galaxy phones, iPhones, iPads, and AirPods that's so light it won't even feel like it's in their bag — perfect for people who are bopping between group chats, constantly FaceTiming, or still playing Pokemon Go like it's their job.
12. A rotatable wristband phone holder with a universal strap to make sticking any phone in it a cinch. This will be a real game-changer for runners, bikers, or anyone prone to dropping their phone (been there, shattered that!!).
13. An Amazon Fire TV Stick for the sweet, sweet relief of finally organizing all their paid subscriptions once and for all. If they're looking for a title, they can tell Alexa through the stick and it'll pull up all their options for them without navigating through a bunch of digital hoops.
14. Plus a universal remote attachment to free them from the burden of having to figure out which of five remotes is just supposed to do the darn thing already. This clamps to their Amazon Fire TV stick to do the jobs all the *other* remotes were doing, like controlling the volume, display, or just even turning the TV on and off.
15. A flexible universal tablet stand so they don't have to crane their neck or tire out their arms just to marathon reruns of Parks and Rec in peace.
16. A Bluetooth-enabled record player so they can get all of that retro feel *plus* all the modern convenience of being able to use updated control panels.
17. A splurge-worthy Samsung Frame TV that comes with Amazon's Alexa built in, so they can open apps, change the channel, search for movies and shows, play music, and control their smart home devices straight from the television. It's also just ... so darn beautiful? Its motto is "TV when it's on. Art when it's off." — and TBH, the images speak for themselves.
18. An automatic pet feeder to give them the peace of mind that their furry friend gets their grub no matter where they are. The app makes it super simple to either set the food on a timer or control it straight from their fingertips, no matter how far away they are.
19. A rechargeable hand warmer complete with double-sided heat and three different heat settings they can adjust to their environment, whether it's "walking in a winter wonderland" or "everyone in this house is deeply divided on what a regular human temperature is, MOM."
20. An audio adapter to give your friend's old car a *much* needed update. Now they can finally blast their "hahaha what is going on 2020" playlist through their car by pairing the speakers with Bluetooth, an AUX cable, *or* TF card.
21. A sunrise simulation clock to trick their human brain into thinking they're already dappled in the light of a bright, sunshiny day when they wake up, even if they're up before the sunrise or nowhere near a window. It's already a breeze to set up, but the ability to sync it with an app or with Amazon Alexa and Google Home makes it even easier.
22. A liquid plastic melding tool that makes it easy for them to take quick fixes into their own hands and save their beloved headphone cords and glasses.
23. Or an iFixIt tool kit to help them repair their own tech and electronics without spending a bajillion dollars for a simple fix. This not only comes with specialized tools they can use on most phones and laptops, but is part of a larger iFixIt network with step-by-step instructions for repairs.
24. A quick-plug mug warmer to keep their coffee piping hot long after they brew it, so they can stop drinking it cold every time their morning slips into the time-space-caffeine continuum.
25. An iRobot Roomba 675, because you know what? We all deserve to have a vacuum that knows us better than we know ourselves, and this one is it. Not only will can they schedule it for self-directed cleaning on surfaces all over their home, but when they sync it to the app, the app will give them scheduling suggestions based on their cleaning habits and the season.
26. An audio sound bar to easily convert a living room into a home theater — this Alexa-enabled bar is easy to sync to their television or music for the kind of surround sound experience that will feel like they're at a midnight premiere.
27. A set of Bluetooth-connected long-distance touch bracelets they can pair with yours through an app so that when one of you is thinking of the other, you can tap the bracelet, and the corresponding one will vibrate and light up in the color of your choice 🌈.
28. Or an easy-to-setup, Wi-Fi-enabled long-distance picture frame that works the same way — when you tap yours, another frame connected to it will also light up, letting your loved one know you're thinking of them.
29. A sleek, swim-proof Fitbit Versa 2 so intuitive and easy to sync that it can track preeeeetty much anything they throw at it, from running to swimming to sleeping to their heart rate and pace. They can also sync it with their Alexa to get quick news and weather updates, set alarms, and control smart home devices.
30. A glare-free Kindle Paperwhite with a user-friendly touch screen that not only can hold thousands of books, but will let them read the *chef's kiss* way they like best — they can customize it with all their favorite fonts and layouts, and organize their virtual shelves to their precise standards. Bonus — its charge lasts weeks (plural!!), and it's waterproof, so they can take this bb in the bathtub 🍷.
31. A cordless automatic rotating laser they can put anywhere in the house to amuse their cat with randomized laser rotations. It even comes with an automatic timer to end the session after 30 minutes, so they don't have to worry about wearing Whiskers out.
32. The Mirror workout system, which you may have spotted on Oprah's Favorite Things this year 👀. It makes at-home workouts riddiiiiculously easy, because it streams live and on-demand workout classes and lets them follow along and check their form in the mirror at the same time. It's basically the closest thing to a group workout class they can get in their own home.
33. An Amazon Echo Show 5 with easy guided set up that's enabled with a camera screen for calls, so they can keep the whole fam connected for some socially distanced cross-country chats.
34. A Wi-Fi-connected movie projector that easily converts any wall, both indoor and outdoor, into a personal theater. Once they sync it with a device like their phone or laptop, they can use it to project their favorite movies, at-home workouts, and even to play video games outside after the sun goes down.
35. A smart LED lightbulb set they can sync with home devices like Alexa and Google Assistant (or just Bluetooth!) to finally get light at their *precise* aesthetic, even if that aesthetic changes 10 times a day.
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