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1. A breakfast sandwich maker so they can skip the drive-thru wait time and create sandwiches that could put the Egg McMuffin to shame in five minutes or less.
2. A Trtl neck pillow with soft fleece support that might actually make a restful nap on a plane possible. (Imagine that!) Its ergonomic design keeps your head from nodding back and forth to help avoid aches and strains. Plus, it's a lot more stylish than a bulky neck pillow.
Unlike the regular U-shaped pillows, Trtl Pillows are machine-washable and fast-drying.
Check it out on TikTok here.
BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Ciera Velarde owns this comfy pillow and says: "I've used this for the past few years and swear by it! Before this, I always found traditional neck pillows uncomfortable and would end up ditching them halfway through the flight and getting frustrated. The Trtl pillow is adjustable — you wrap the pillow around your neck and secure it with Velcro, and if you find it's too loose, just make it a bit tighter! I've truly never slept better on a plane than with this pillow."
Promising review: "Used it for a 14-hour flight to Japan last week, and it helped tremendously. This was the first time I was able to sleep on the plane so this helped tremendously. Definitely a must-have for travel. It is very light so I was able to easily pack it in my under-the-seat wheeled trolley. I want to emphasize how much the light warmth of the fleece (and I don't like being hot) was just right to help me nod off to sleep. Since this is primarily for sitting upright in the seat or someone in the middle or the aisle seat, this was ideal for me. I just got back yesterday. Again I used it — this time for a 12-hour flight." —Ambience
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 $59.99 (available in five colors).
3. A large leather transport tote from Madewell that'll probably spend little time in their closet because of how much they end up using it. It's roomy, durable, doubles as a school/work bag, and goes great with any outfit they put on!
Promising review: "I've had this bag for about four years. I've carried it pretty much every day filled with lots of heavy law books. I thought it would eventually break because the straps do look thin, but it hasn't even gotten close. Still looks amazing and sturdy as ever. Will probably buy another one in a new color sometime soon. I highly recommend!!!" —LBF22
Shipping info: Economy shipping (8–10 business days) is $3 and free for Madewell Insiders. See full shipping info here.
Get it from Madewell for $178 (available in three colors).
4. An environmentally sustainable (and super versatile!) white slip-on shoe with a plush insole made from yoga mats so that they constantly feel like they're walking on Cloud Nine.
Also!! When these shoes have reached the end of their life, you can send them back to the company to recycle them, and they'll give you $20 off your next order.
Promising review: "I bought the slip-on shoes a few months ago and have worn them almost every day since. I generally look for wider shoes and I regularly anticipate problems with the good ole foot stank. After wearing them for just a few hours, they fit my feet even better than when I had first slipped them on. Even though you can go barefoot in the shoes, I know my feet sweat when I get hot or nervous, so I always wear socks and have never had a problem with odor! For me, this is a huge plus — not to mention how environmentally conscientious Thousand Fell is! I confidently wear them to work, around town, and my feet stay dry in the rain. I’m such a fan that I wrote about them in my last college final for Product Marketing. If you’re on the fence about it, I encourage you to at least try them out!"—AK
Shipping info: Free ground shipping on orders over $80. Most orders are shipped within 24 hours of purchase. Estimated arrival time of order is 3-8 business days of its ship date. See full shipping info here.
Get them from Thousand Fell for $125 (available in women's sizes 5–10 and men's sizes 8–13 and in nine color designs).
5. A splurge-worthy Always Pan, which is a sleek, BuzzFeed-beloved tool that'll help them tap into their biggest culinary dreams. This 8-in-1 nonstick pan is designed to help them braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil, serve, and store like a pro. Plus! It comes in many gorgeous colors. As Chef Gusteau says, "Anyone can cook!"
6. A facial applicator brush that'll make their self-care Sunday even more enjoyable because they'll no longer have to end up with messy hands after applying their fave face mask.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these. I've been using them for months now and they make applying masks so much easier. I get a much more even application than I did with my hands or with other brushes. Extremely easy to use, clean, and store. Love love love!" —Caterina
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 a two-pack from Amazon for $5.38.
7. A bathtub caddy because in this scenario, multitasking is a luxury. They can use it to hold their tablet or favorite book, their third glass of wine, and a bowl of cherries that they can make their S.O. feed them, while they soak with cucumbers on their eyes. Ahh, yes...this is the life.
Promising review: "I didn’t take baths for the longest time because I found it inconvenient and couldn’t relax. The few times I took a bath in this tub prior to getting a bath tray, I would put my iPad on the toilet a few feet away out of arm's reach. Needless to say I’d be getting up every so often to adjust the volume, change the show, etc. I am so happy I ordered this! I can put my iPad or a book against the metal rest, have a drink, put my phone in the phone holder, and put some decorative candles in the sides. I am now a bath lover and would recommend this product to anyone looking to step up their bath or relaxation routine. I can now relax in the tub and multitask easily! My cat even jumped up on the bath tray while I was in the tub and it was completely sturdy. I’ve bought this as a gift for both my mom and boyfriend's mom because I love this product so much!" —Sierra Ritchie-Gruver
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 $29.97+ (available in 12 colors/styles).
8. A book embosser perfect for any of your nerdy bookworm friends because it's a very *pretty* way of ensuring their favorite novels get back to them when loaning them out (especially their Jane Austens!).
To use, just press down on one of the first few pages of the book, and it'll leave little grooves in the design of the personalized embosser. It's like a stamp but without ink!
Promising review: "My friend absolutely loved this gift! It’s completely customizable so although I kept the design mostly the same. I made my friends name lowercase because she likes the aesthetic of that and it turned out great! Their customer service is also so fast and easy to use, they answered me very quickly with a response that answered my question! The embosser itself it’s beautifully made and works great! I love the way it stores the stamp within the stamper and comes with a nice caring case." —Arabella
Shipping info: Stamps are sent out 24 hours of your order being placed, and the stamp will then take 3–6 business days to get to you. Expedited shipping is also available.
Get it from Amazon for $34.50+ (available in 10 personalized styles).
9. A chic portable canvas cup holder because it'll let them order their fave iced coffee drink without needing to freeze their hands off in the cold weather. This helpful little thing also lets them easily carry their Starbucks with them while they answer work emails and *most importantly* look at the latest TikTok you just sent them.
VIS Paradise Goods is a Florida-based Etsy stop established in 2021 that specializes in personalized and sustainable goods.
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says about it: "I love it for the convenience of texting on the go! These even have a holder for a straw if you happen to get iced coffee or bubble tea and don't want to stick the straw into the drink just yet. I've found this to be very sturdy and easy to use, plus they're a fun conversation starter — people always want to know where I got it!
Promising review: "This is perfect! I constantly have my hands full and now I can comfortably carry my coffee with me everywhere I go. I will be purchasing more!" —Erin
Shipping info: $4.33 to ship, or free shipping when you spend $35+ at this shop. On average, orders take a week and a half to arrive.
Get it from VIS Paradise Goods on Etsy for $12.55+ (originally $16.74+; available in various color and design options).
10. Claw clips that even your friends with the thickest, longest locks will appreciate because they'll keep their hair out of their face whether they're running errands or just lounging at home.
11. An itty-bitty Theragun Mini your gym-loving friends will appreciate because it's designed to give any achy or sore muscles some glorious relief and help them recover faster so that they can get back to the squatting rack and beating their PR.
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 $129.99+ (available in four colors).
12. An Instant Pot — careful, this seven-in-one kitchen gadget might just steal the "bestie" title away from you. It acts as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, warmer, *and* they can sauté in it. So basically, you'd be gifting them their own private chef (which undeniably makes you the best gift-giver ever).
Promising review: "I love my Instant Pot. I own a traditional pressure cooker that I rarely used because I felt like I need to constantly watch it, so I was reluctant to invest in an Instant Pot. I am so glad I did. I have used it at least twice a week since I bought it and sometimes three or four times. I have done everything from cook hard-boiled eggs, cook ribs, to bake a cheesecake. I almost never use my other slower cooker because I can brown meat right in the Instant Pot and use the slow cooker setting. My most used accessories are the steamer basket ($20.99), springform pan ($15.07), extra liner ($19.99), and extra sealing ring ($7.95). The least used is the hard boiled egg steamer rack ($19.99; the steamer basket holds a lot more and is easier to use). If my Instant Pot died tomorrow, I would feel certain that I had more than gotten my money's worth and immediately buy another." —mickey
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 $79.99+ (available in three sizes).
13. A leakproof champagne stopper for your mimosa-loving partner in crime at brunch. The pressure pump in the stopper lets them extend the life of those fizzy bubbles so that one bottle can be used all weekend long!
14. Nine pairs of soft knit socks ranging in various beautiful colors so they can pair them with any outfit! They'll love wearing them with their favorite ankle boots or loafers to really give their OOTD that final aesthetic touch.
15. A W&P Porter ceramic mug with a silicone sleeve and an extra secure lid that'll keep all that delicious latte inside, even on a bumpy ride while they rush to work in the morning. Plus, it serves as a super aesthetically pleasing way for them to enjoy their morning cup of joe.
16. A machine-washable, purposely oversized blanket that they'll probably be trading their traditional heavy comforter and top sheet for. It works beautifully for both hot *and* cold sleepers, and is made of lightweight, breathable material to avoid those dreadful night sweats!
17. Gold eye treatment masks for your friend who's always on the hunt for the next beauty product to fall in love with. When they go on their next Netflix re-watch marathon, they can throw these on to help with puffiness and dark circles so that they avoid looking like a Tim Burton character the next day!
18. The Wand that anyone who enjoys an evening glass of red wine will appreciate because it gives them all the flavor *without* that dreaded headache in the morning. All they gotta do is swirl this wand (which contains a histamine and sulfite filter) in their wine for 20 seconds and voila. No more wine hangovers!
19. A faux-shearling moto jacket so that they can easily add a touch of classic chic to any OOTD, even on those extra chilly nights! I'm pretty sure they could throw this on over a onesie and make it fashionable. The best part? The quality makes it look much more expensive than it actually is (but that can be our little secret).
20. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey — seriously, this must be what had Winnie the Pooh in a chokehold. They can add it to their favorite dishes (like pizza, wings, and tacos!) for that beautifully-balanced "hint of sweet with a kick of spice" flavor.
21. A heated razor for that one friend with extra appreciation for ~fanciness~. The adjustable heat will give them a nice, warm sensation as they shave on a chilly winter morning. And bonus! It'll look super elegant on their bathroom counter.
22. A sleek makeup organizer if their addiction to beauty products is becoming a little too much for their bathroom counter to handle. With this, they'll be able to hoard all the creams, serums, and makeup products they desire while maintaining a tidy, organized counter.
23. A Dash mini waffle maker they'll simply adore for an at-home brunch. It heats up in minutes and has dual nonstick surfaces so that cleanup is a breeze. They can even use it for hash browns, paninis, cookies, and *drum roll*...pizza!
24. Handmade Heroes 100% Natural Vegan Sleeping Lip Mask with a lush formula of mango butter, avocado oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E that'll give them a set of ultra-soft, enviable lips.
25. A set of modern-looking geometric trays that are both fun *and* functional. They're so stylish, they'll probably want to leave them on display whether it's a special occasion or not!
26. Essence Lash Princess Mascara — it might make them want to throw out their falsies. It'll give them allll the length and volume *without* the clumps and globs and has even shocked reviewers with how full it leaves their lashes looking compared to other more expensive brands. It's a fan fave for a reason!
27. A fifth-generation Echo Dot if you want to give them the gift of a personal assistant. It'll set alarms, look up the weather, schedule meetings, play their favorite playlist — it'll basically be the Jarvis to their Iron Man.
28. Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Base that'll make the eyeshadow look they created 10 hours ago look like it's only been 10 minutes. It helps keep their eyeshadow from wearing off, smudging, or creasing, and enhances their eyeshadow's color and vibrance!
29. A toucan pitcher to brighten up their morning routine when they go to pour themselves some milk, water, or freshly-squeezed orange juice!
30. A silicone popcorn maker for all the movie night fanatics! This is a *far* cry from the regular ol' popcorn packets you can get in stores. Plus, they can add all the butter, spices, and seasonings they like for the ultimate delicious result.
31. A USB-powered cooling pad perfect for anyone whose laptop is kind of a drama queen that likes to overheat after being on for only a few minutes. This pad has three fans to keep their computer nice and cool so that it no longer feels the need to interrupt their workflow.
32. Jumbo silicone ice molds so amateur bartenders can take their homemade beverages to a new, more ~refined~ level. Besides the fact that they look like they belong in one of Damon Salvatore's glasses of bourbon, these also take a super long time to melt (so be gone, watered-down liquor!).
33. A portable Marshall Bluetooth speaker with crystal clear sound, 20+ hours of playback, and a sleek carrying strap — the designated DJ at every group get-together needs this ASAP.
34. A Wilton cooling rack — it's got three collapsible tiers that can accommodate three dozen cookies. It'll free up lots of space for your baker friend and help them make freshly-baked cookies worthy of a handshake from Paul Hollywood.
35. A 6-quart Vortex air fryer to help them cook their meats, fries, and veggies to a crispy perfection with little to no added oil. It's also perfect for large families and will help them achieve a meal that looks like it belongs on the cover of Martha Stewart Living.
36. Reusable twist ties — if they're a human with cords that could use some organizing, they're gonna love these flexible rubber ties. They also serve as super handy stocking stuffers!
37. A Wilton color swirl piping kit that'll make it a total breeze for any aspiring Star Baker to pipe three different colors at the same time. Plus, look at how fun this looks! And bonus! That means you'll probably get some homemade cupcakes as a "thank you." 😉
38. A "Did you feed the dog?" tracker to help them keep track of their pup's meal times so that they know they're being fed just the right amount!
39. A mini fabric steamer that'll save them from having to haul out the iron and ironing board when they're running late but the occasion demands that their outfit looks flawless and wrinkle-free.
40. A toothpaste holder to help them make use of every last bit of their toothpaste. When thinking about how much money we *actually* spend on toothpaste, your most waste-conscious friend will thank you for this!
41. A fast-drying Luv Scrub mesh body exfoliator, which can stretch up to 15-feet-long for effortless cleansing of the back, lathers flawlessly, and easily removes dead skin cells so that they can achieve that ultra-soft skin. And bonus! They won't have to replace it for 18 months. (Apparently, loofahs should be replaced every three to four weeks! 😬)
42. A Nespresso Vertuo Next to give them the gift of the *chef's kiss* perfect cup of coffee. With just the touch of a button, they'll be transported to a high-end café in Paris.
43. A durable, aesthetically pleasing water bottle that'll become their new go-to iced coffee cup when Monday morning rolls around and there's a thousand emails to get back to. Whether they use it to drink their daily fix or fill it with water to stay hydrated, its nonslip silicone sleeve, reusable straw, and the fact that it is top-rack dishwasher safe is sure to make their day a little bit easier.
44. A V-neck ribbed sweater — a closet staple that'll go with pretty much any outfit. And since the weather outside is getting frightful, it's also the perfect, stylish piece to have for layering.
45. A tiny milk frother that'll let them be their own barista and create a rich, creamy foam in seconds from the comfort of their home. Starbucks who?
46. A TubShroom drain protector so they don't have to deal with the disgusting act of snaking a mini Chewbacca out of their drain *again*. This lil' guy catches all types of hair and product residue to prevent their drains from getting clogged. (And their plumber visit costs from going up!)
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.