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1. A functional AND adorable cat ears headband for keeping their hair out of the way while washing their face, putting on makeup, or applying face masks (because dealing with clay masks in your hair or soggy strands in your face is not a good time).
Promising review: "The cat ears are so cute, and the headband is so soft and plush. It's a gift for my friend who is a cat lover. She loves it so much. The high elastic headband fits her not to tight or loose, and it's the perfect size. The quality is amazing — will buy again soon for my sister. Great seller, she also included a free facial mask in the packet, super thoughtful! Highly recommended." —Megan
Shipping info: Free standard shipping. Priority and express shipping available for additional cost. For expected delivery by 12/24, select priority or express shipping.
JoyShopClub is a small business based in Minnesota that specializes in handmade hair accessories.
Get it from JoyShopClub on Etsy for $12 (available in eight colors).
2. A practical pack of four tube squeezers so they can squeeze out every bit of their lotions and creams that are packaged in soft tubes. These look like the cutest little animals you've ever seen (as tube squeezers, anyway!!).
The pack of four includes a panda, a pig, a frog, and a cat.
Promising review: "I lost strength in both hands during pregnancy and was having a hard time getting out diaper cream. I found this product on Amazon and had to try it. This thing is amazing and is so easy to use. I just slide it down, and it easily pushes product out of whatever tube I’m using. No more pain and super easy!!! The characters are so cute, and my children love them. I’m glad it came with more than one. They are super sturdy, and I really feel like you get great value for money. I highly recommend and would buy again!" —FamilyOfLove
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (for a pack of four with a panda, pig, frog, and cat).
3. A super cute humidifier cleaning fish if they have an evaporative humidifier, so they can prevent bacteria buildup during these the cold, dry winter months. Plus, as one reviewer says, it'll scratch their itch for a pet fish!
Reviewers recommend that you check the size of your humidifier before ordering, as the fish may not fit in smaller humidifiers.
Promising review: "These things are AMAZING! I went from having to Clorox my ultrasonic humidifier tank every few days to every month, if that. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to not have to worry about it! I feel like they work quite a bit longer than advertised, but that may depend on water temp, if the water is distilled (this is what we use, as our water is REALLY hard otherwise) vs. filtered vs. not, etc. Will definitely buy again!" —CindyR
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $5.28.
4. A cool holographic makeup bag for storing cosmetics, school supplies, or something special.
Kids also love these bags for holding "treasures."
Promising review: "LOVE my new make-up bag. So cute, colorful, and trendy. I love the colors it illuminates. If you look at it in certain angles, you can't see inside the bag...then if you look at it another way, you can see all your goodies inside. Like an illusion. I just love it. Extremely roomy to fit all your things inside. You can stand it like a box, or you can make it like a triangle-cone in your purse/handbag." –Tina Rogers
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for 8.99+ (available in three colors).
5. A sweet cereal-and-milk-themed candle with customizable scents so they can fully indulge their inner child and relive the nostalgic joy of their favorite childhood cereal. ❤️
Promising review: "WOW. Literally the cutest candle ever!!!!! I'm obsessed. Looks exactly like the pictures and even came with a little bag of extra 'Fruit Loops.' Sooooo adorable. I definitely recommend buying, and it would make a great gift! Oh yeah. It also smells amazing. My only issue is that it's so pretty that I never want to use it!!!" —daisy
Shipping info: First-class, priority, and express shipping available. For expected delivery by 12/24, select priority or express shipping.
Bluewine Studio is a Southern California–based Etsy shop owned by two sisters that specializes in handmade candles and home decor.
Get it from Bluewine Studio on Etsy for $15 (available in two designs and in 12 scents).
6. A shark fin bookmark to mark their place in a good read, and maybe give adrenaline lovers a little rush to boot.
Promising review: "My mother-in-law loves to read, and now this is the only bookmark she will use." —KATillac
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
7. A trio of jumbo butterfly hair clips for your friend who is INSISTENT that the '90s was the best decade for fashion and beauty (me, PLUS SURELY OTHERS).
Promising review: "It is just like in the photo. Super cute and the colors matched perfectly. Just a perfect little adorable addition to your outfit." —JSRReactions
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three colorways).
8. A hilarious little screaming goat. When they give him a press, he'll let out a bleaaaaaty scream that's guaranteed to be, simply, a very good time. *Cue Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble" (Goat Remix)*
It comes with the infamous goat and a small book with fun facts about goats. The goat is 3" and comes with a battery already inside.
Promising review: "I spend about 90% of my day silently screaming at the computer because, well, welcome to customer service. Since this little goat arrived, I no longer look like I am practicing for my appearance on Jerry Springer. I just push the little goat. He screams (but not in a disruptive way). I smile. I am no longer annoyed." —Gab
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $8.56.
9. A petite heart-shaped lipstick organizer for sorting and displaying their lip balms, lipsticks, pencils, and concealers because IMO half the fun of having makeup is getting to organize it and look at it being pretty.
I bought this on a whim this summer, and it's brought me so much joy since. The sweetheart design is just so cute, and I love arranging my lipsticks within the heart. It won't fit big brushes or foundation bottles, but it's perfect for smaller items. It also fits pens and other desk items, so I want to get another so it can bring me a smile while I'm working, too.
Promising review: "This handy little acrylic heart-shaped organizer will be holding those small beauty items that seem to accumulate. For me, too many lipsticks! It's the perfect size to hold any of the shapes of my lipstick tubes. The heart is quite sturdy with thick transparent acrylic sides and built-in dividers of seven large and one small, heart-shaped one for something thin. The heart is about 4 1/2" wide, 3 3/4" top to bottom, and 2 1/4" high. So cute!" –EdE
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
10. A pair of glowing light saber chopsticks so they can practice their Jedi skills — and just make mealtime way, way more fun (and intergalactic).
They're BPA-free with LED lights. They come with batteries so they'll be ready to go as soon as they're opened!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves these. She writes: "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."
Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger than I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully, that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —Anthony
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get them from Amazon for $14.97.
11. Magical 3D glow-in-the-dark stars that'll make their room, living room, or wherever they choose look like an amazing mini-galaxy.
Promising reviews: "I want these in every room of my house. These are the ones to buy! The varying sizes of these little half spheres make them look like the real night sky. Pro tip: Don't just do the ceiling — spread them down the tops of each wall too, and you'll get a really nice dome effect like a real night sky!" —Conor D.
"What I love about these dots is there's a great balance between the larger dots, the medium-sized ones, and the smaller ones. They really are the perfect size to create small galaxies. They are extraordinarily bright for a glow-in-the-dark product, they are fairly cheap to purchase, and they stick to my walls perfectly!" —Jaden
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a set of 606 stars from Amazon for $13.99.
12. A delightful rainbow prism suncatcher that creates sparkles they'll love looking at and daydreaming with — and that their cat will love just as much.
This can be hung indoors or outdoors.
Promising review: "This might be the best thing I’ve ever purchased. My room looks magical on sunny afternoons. If you love yourself, buy these crystals. Not only are the rainbows pretty, but the crystals are too." —Tiffany Tyree
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99.
13. *Simply* a giant 1-pound bag of marshmallows so your Lucky Charms–lovin' friends will get a literal extra pound of the best part of their cereal.
Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." —Amazon Customer
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
14. A precious tiny plush stuffed hedgehog to keep them loving company at their desk, vanity, or car. They can also carry it around in their tote à la the tiny-dog-in-purse fad of the early '00s (my vote)!
Promising reviews: "I bought this for my girlfriend's sister, and she loves it! It is incredibly soft and cozy. The first thing I we did was hold it like it is shown in the photo, and instantly fell in love. Anyone who loves hedgehogs needs to get one of these." —Derek
"Bought this as a Christmas gift for my BFF who loves hedgies. She squealed when she opened her present. 😂 She absolutely LOVES him, and even took him on her trip to Paris. It’s the perfect size to hold in your hand, and he is just so darned soft and cute. 100% recommend!" —A.H.
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
15. A toothpaste cap that will earn endless giggles from Shrek lovers.
It's a 3D model that's designed to fit specifically on this toothpaste.
Promising review: "This is a gift for a friend. So excited to see the recipients reaction! Just exactly as pictured. Thank you so much." —Kim
Shipping info: Free standard shipping. Priority and express shipping available for additional cost. For expected delivery by 12/24, select priority or express shipping.
CasualChicken is a small business based in Irvine, CA that sells unique 3D printed items.
Get it from CasualChicken on Etsy for $9.99.
16. A beginner's embroidery kit for a creative pal to use their hands and create a pretty new piece of art. ❤️ The succulents are the cherry on top.
Promising review: "This was my first embroidery project, and I loved it. I'm a big fan of houseplants and wanted to give stitching a go. This design is so cute! The package came with all the materials, including a basic how to guide; explaining where to put which stitches and thread colors. I recommend looking up a few of the stitches on YouTube to get a more concise demonstration than the paper offers. I improvised and added some more details with the various stitches I learned. I have plenty of threads left over for another project, too. Happy I bought this! Give it a try. 🙌" —S
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
17. A Grogu night-light because, truly, there is no one better to guide them through their midnight trips to the bathroom or the kitchen than Baby-freakin'-Yoda.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Heather Braga ~adores~ this nightlight. She says: "I am admittedly obsessed with 'The Child' and can't get enough of him — that includes letting him reign over my bathroom at night in the form of the night-light."
Promising review: "Loving it. Needed a soft light for the bathroom and this does the trick. Not very expensive and comes with bulb. Bonus is the cuteness level. Plus, who doesn't want Grogu watching you go to the loo?" —Adrienne H.
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $6.42 (available in three versions).
18. And a color-shifting mushroom night-light if they dream of cottagecore cabins but don't live in a lush forest (*yet*).
Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." —1Thand
Shipping info: Should arrive in 5 days with free shipping.
Get it from Amazon for $6.48.
19. A cute napping Pokémon figurine on top of a little bean bag that'll hang with your friend at their desk or the dashboard of their car, and keep your loved one company (and bring a smile!) when you're not there.
Promising review: "Bought this guy as part of my girlfriend's birthday present as Bulbasaur is her favorite starter. He shipped fast and got here even faster and in absolutely perfect condition. She absolutely adores him! Little guy is currently sitting on her PC tower. I catch her smiling at him sometimes while we game together." —Tiphani Hoehn
Shipping info: Varies by style, but available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six Pokémon).
20. A coffee animals coloring book combining some of their favorite things: coffee (and more coffee), ~relaxing,~ and cute, happy animals. *Plus*, every other page includes a recipe for different caffeinated treats, like iced mocha and Vietnamese coffee.
Promising review: "This coloring book is slightly different than other coloring books. It's great because it has cute animals like llamas and sloths on coffee cups, but after each page, there's a recipe for a different type of coffee. I like how unique that is. Some pages are more complex than others, but you can easily complete a page in a couple hours. It's a nice way to spend some time and definitely a unique coloring book to spend that time with. I'm having fun with it and recommend it." —kallie
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
21. A drop-dead awesome skull ice mold tray for your pal who wishes it was still Halloween, who loves horror movies, or just plain loves their novelty items. PS: Raiders fans will have a blast adding these to their drinks, too!
They can also use these in coffee or juice drinks, or fill the molds themselves with coffee or juice.
Promising review: "A great gift and a fun alternative to round ice! I bought these molds as a Christmas gift for my dad. He loves circle-shaped ice cube molds and has about a half dozen of them, so I thought I'd get him something similar but a bit more badass. He likes them! The way they reflect light when they sit in a glass of bourbon makes them look so cool! A big plus side is that he's a Raiders fan, so the skull theme and black packaging were perfect for him! Silicone is an easy material to work with as well. If you're familiar with how to use round ice cube molds, I wouldn't worry in the slightest about figuring these out." —Cupcakes
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in an alien version).
22. An extremely cute Ikea coin purse if loving Ikea is a v important part of their personality (understandably), or simply because these little blue bags are iconic.
Promising review: "If this isn't the cutest thing EVER! I use it for carrying my ponytail holders, bobby pins, etc in my purse. I totally heart it." —Pudingal1
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $5.39.
23. A canvas cup holder that'll hold their iced coffee or *drumroll* their BUBBLE TEA so they can text, scroll, and use their hands to their heart's content without also having to balance their drink.
They also won't get the cold condensation from the drinks on their hands.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has one of these cup holders and loves it. She writes: "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 works GREAT, and it's super handy to keep your hands free when you're running errands. Quick shipping and well-made." —Joanne
Shipping info: First-class, priority, and express shipping available. For expected delivery by 12/24, select priority or express shipping.
VIS Paradise Goods is a Florida-based Etsy stop that specializes in sustainable goodies.
Get it from VIS Paradise Goods on Etsy for $11.89 (available in four colors).
24. A set of adorable clips in the form of furry woodland creatures that'll smile up at them while also keeping their snacks and treats *airtight* (and super fresh!).
Promising review: "I bought these on a whim because they were really cute. They turned out to be really useful and hold tight to everything I've tried to close. I find myself smiling whenever I stick onto something new. I used a headband as a default placeholder so that I know where the unused ones are at all times. The serotonin and dopamine this small purchase has given me was worth the money." —Azuquita
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $14.86.
25. Empowering Wonder Woman stud earrings to remind your pal they are a superhero in your eyes.
Promising review: "Small but mighty. They are perfect for me. Yes they are small but once you put them in your ears they look fine. I was looking for something small like a gold stud and these are perfect." —Wendy Arnold
Shipping info: Should arrive in 6 days with free shipping.
Get them from Amazon for $8.24.
26. A hilarious magnetic AirPod holder shaped like a ~confidently~ posing kitty who'll hold their earbuds up triumphantly while making sassy, saucy eye contact with them.
Promising review: "This adorable cat works great and was a huge hit for Christmas. Works as expected, the magnets secure your AirPods when not in use." —kendell
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in two colors).
27. And a smiley-faced Scrub Daddy sponge just to make doing the dishes a little bit sweeter.
Promising review: "I cannot speak highly enough of this amazing scrubber! It cleans absolutely everything, doesn't scratch nonstick surfaces, has a fun texture, doesn't smell bad over time, and actually speeds up my dish cleaning time. Seriously, this is the best scrubber I have encountered in years. I bought one for several friends and family members for Christmas after seeing it on Shark Tank, and I've already replaced one for myself. This makes a wonderful and practical gift. My son liked it so much he just purchased two more packages to clean their new stainless-steel sink. This product is a great value compared to every other scrubber I have tried, and I have A LOT of them. Finally, it looks great sitting on the counter or in the sink with its smiley face and fun colors. Great value: you can't go wrong with this one!" —Carla
Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with express delivery, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).
Get a pack of three on Amazon for $9.88.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.