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1. A hydrating sweet candy-flavored Laneige lip mask to keep their lips nice 'n' soft throughout the winter months when they tend to get dry and cracked (and encourage them not to pick at their pout when they're stressed).
2. Tozo earbuds many swear are *just* like AirPods but for waaaaaay cheaper — a great gift for your little sister who continuously blasts her music for the entire house to hear.
3. Exfoliating skincare mitts designed to lift away dead skin (and remove a spray tan that's seen better days) — an excellent way for them to kickstart their spa-like experience at home.
Promising review: "If you're trying to find something for body exfoliation...this is it. Just this glove, water, and some time. I soaked in the bathtub for about 10 minutes, then got to exfoliating." —Kari Shawhan
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
4. A beloved popcorn salt with over 8,000 5-star reviews that'll have everyone in the house salivating. It's been referred to as the *perfect* dupe of the iconic movie theater popcorn we all know and love. Aaaand, now I'm hungry.
BuzzFeed writer (and serious snack aficionado) Emma Lord is a big fan:
"Our family recently unearthed this because beloved To All The Boys I've Loved Before author Jenny Han mentioned that it was her secret to delicious popcorn, and it may have just wrecked me for other at-home popcorn for the rest of my life. It genuinely tastes just as salty and buttery and savory as fresh movie theater popcorn. I inhaled it so fast that every single one of my organs lit up in mild alarm."
Promising review: "I am a person who will make myself sick eating buckets of popcorn (I have no self control). This has by far been my favorite 'TikTok made me buy' item. My at-home popcorn is now my favorite thing to make and I don't need to go the theater for popcorn. Very much worth the purchase and this will last me such a long time." —S Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $9.49 (available in two other flavors).
5. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza — a card game you can play together as a family on cold winter nights or even at the beach when the weather (eventually) warms up again. Hope your little ones are ready for endless giggles!
You deal all the cards out to your two to four players, and everyone keeps their mini-deck face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle of the table, saying one of the words "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone slaps their hand on the card in a pile as quickly as possible. The last person on the pile has to take the stack and add 'em to their cards, and whoever runs out of cards first wins!
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
6. A 1,000-piece Mystic Maze puzzle with over 50 hidden Easter eggs in it! It's a real journey of an activity (including a hidden twist at the end!) that'll delight and amaze anyone who works on it.
You can check out a TikTok of the Mystic Maze puzzle in action (but warning, it will spoil the surprise!).
Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my husband because he absolutely loves puzzles and magic, so it was a no-brainer! I was honestly way more excited to finish putting this puzzle together than a normal puzzle because I couldn’t wait to see the end result. Blown away. I’m super impressed and will be purchasing a different version. Oh, and they weren’t kidding about the no dust in the box...very pleased with this purchase!" —Nlbrimberry
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
7. A mystical colorant that'll transform your loved one's fireplace into one seemingly filled with magic and dancing colors — who wouldn't want that?
8. The Book with No Pictures by The Office's own B.J. Novak that'll leave you and your mini-me giggling past their bedtime.
9. A Baby Yoda night-light that, for lack of a better term, can become their *guiding light* as they make their way through the hallway in the middle of the night when they'll inevitably have to pee.
10. A rechargeable lighter that'll let them light every candle in their house to create the *perfect* ambience without concern they'll run out of lighter fluid.
11. Ugg Classic Ultra Mini bootie to keep their feet feeling pampered all day long — they deserve it!
12. A "Stolen Hoodie" scented candle you can likely play off as an inside joke and definitely make your S.O. smile each time they light it.
13. A love language card game — it's perfect for anyone whether you've just started dating *or* if you've known each other forever.
14. A rechargeable hand warmer complete with double-sided heat and three different heat settings they can adjust to their environment — a must-have for the person in your life who is *always* freezing (you know who you are).
15. A s'mores-themed ChapStick collection that'll keep their pout super soft and give you an extra reason to ~give 'em some sugar~.
16. A gold necklace with a charm inspired by modernist French sculptures, but more importantly was worn by Taylor Swift in this now iconic TikTok about fall. Any fan would delightfully appreciate this Easter egg of a gift.
17. The Wand, a handheld filter designed to remove the histamines and sulfites in alcohol that may trigger headaches and hangovers. This lil' gadget will have them singing out "blesssss my souuuuul" like one of the Muses from Hercules.
18. A set of LED light saber chopsticks for your BFF who is the Chewbacca to your Han Solo (and also happens to be who you get sushi with every Friday night).
BuzzFeed editor Emma Lord is a big fan of these chopsticks. Here's what she has to say about them:
"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: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood
Get them from Amazon for $11.97.
19. A Wreck This Journal can encourage them to get more in touch with their artistic side — great if they've been intimidated by trying to fill out the blank pages of boring old regular journals. This journal may not start out as a personalized item, but it'll certainly be one when they're done with it.
20. A gift assortment of Popbar hot chocolate sticks to upgrade their fave winter beverage from a standard powder hot chocolate mix to one you'd see the main character sipping on under twinkle lights in a Hallmark movie.
21. A graphic tee that'll be appreciated by your most stylish friend *and* the one who typically dresses up in a white tee and jeans.
22. A Dyson Corrale straightener that'll make them never want to use another brand's again — it can be used for 30 minutes without a cord, has flexible plates, and chimes to let you know when it's done heating up.
23. A Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker that's *almost* as adorable as the real lil' guy in The Mandalorian — great for anyone who wants to blast their favorite tunes all across the galaxy.
24. A sleek mirrored digital alarm clock with USB ports to charge their devices and ensure they have *no reason whatsoever* to be late again.
25. A Levi's denim jacket lined with sherpa for that one friend we all have who is forever forgetting a darn coat in the winter. This one is stylish and can be easily layered — they'll adore you for it.
26. A carbonated bubble clay mask that starts to bubble once it's applied — get one for you and each of your roomies, and prepare for a fun night of selfies (all the while banishing your blackheads).
27. A milk frother to pack a powerful, spinning punch despite looking rather delicate. It'll help transform their at-home coffee into one worthy of an actual spot on their 'gram (seriously, a fleeting IG story simply won't do it justice!).
I invested in one of these and I'm so glad I did — I use it to make lattes at home and have saved a lot of dollars without having to run out to Starbucks every morning (just...once a week or so instead hehe).
Promising review: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life. This comes highly recommended." —Michelle Pirestani
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 43 colors).
28. A Birthdate pendant featuring gemstones and crystals based on their astrology and day of birth (obvs) because who doesn't love something customized JUST for them?
29. The World of Critical Role book for anyone who is infatuated with Dungeons & Dragons, the cast of the show, and, like myself, has taken the time to binge-watch their YouTube episodes.
30. A set of custom stickers you'll be able to make of whoever you want — your pet, your own face, Harry Styles, the list goes on and on.
31. A tabletop fireplace with removable glass so they can enjoy a freshly made s'more any time of year — yum.
32. A Jeopardy trivia book to properly commemorate one of the greatest men to ever grace our televisions.
33. An adventure book just like the one Carl and Ellie created together in Up before Pixar went ahead and crushed all of our souls into a million pieces — they'll love it ;).
34. A chic black belt bag to store all of their necessities and finally put an end to their habit of overloading their bag with a ton of stuff they simply never use.
35. Matte hair clips made to work with *all* hair types — yes, even if they've broken your hairbrush while trying to comb through their bedhead, they can rock one of these beauties!
36. A mug warmer, because even if they're the self-proclaimed "busiest person on the planet" they deserve to have hot coffee.
Promising review: "I researched so many coffee warmers and am so glad I decided on this one. It definitely keeps my coffee hot, no matter how long it takes me to drink it. I also like that it has three settings. As you drink down your coffee, you can lower the heat because it keeps the coffee very hot. I like it so much I ordered a second one for another part of the house." —hottytoddy
Get it from Amazon for $22.39 (available in six colors).
37. A Harry Styles air freshener for your pal who went viral after he read their sign during one of his shows (it's more common than you think!).
38. A PyroPet unicorn candle that'll surprise and delight anyone who who lights it — it's magical in a some-what spooky way they'll love.
There is a metal skeleton in the middle of your candle that emerges as the candle wax melts. Be sure to put this on a plate so you don't make a mess!
Promising review: "I wasn't expecting the candle to be so big and hefty! Definitely glad it is though — great value for the money and great for gifting, because it doesn't look cheap. I will be giving it as a Christmas gift for a sister that loves exotic things and candles. Might get myself one!" –Maria simmons
Get it from Amazon for $39 (available in two colors).
39. A Le Creuset cast-iron pan for the serious chef who has been dying to get the *perfect* crust on their steak but hasn't had the right pan to really GET there.
40. A curtain of twinkle lights that'll make them feel like they've headed for the second star on the right and landed in Neverland.
41. Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Seasoning they'll want to sprinkle on everything — and they should because it's really freakin' delicious.
42. An infographic print that'll identify and describe herbs and spices and help any budding chef embrace more flavors.
43. A coffee and chocolate gift box starring delicious bars of chocolate and a bag of either ground or whole bean coffee (whatever they prefer!) that'll tickle their taste buds.
44. A gorgeous leather handbag that'll quickly become a staple in their daily accessories — and why wouldn't it be? It's timeless!
45. A smart portable pack of soap sheets so your loved one will never find themselves stuck in a public bathroom that *just* ran out of soap.
46. An embroidered hat that'll keep the sun out of their eyes *and* provide them with the Disney Adult energy they've been searching for while scrolling through influencers who seemingly spend every day at Magic Kingdom.
Every hat is made to order and is so well-crafted from this woman-owned small business, you'll likely start making excuses to wear one. Bad hair day every day? Yep, sounds good. You can also have custom embroidery added onto the back! I have and have gifted Claire's items many times now — they never disappoint to impress. 999Spyglass is a small business based in Baltimore, Maryland that sells, obviously, embroidered hats!
Get it from 999Spyglass on Etsy: Sleeping Beauty Castle (left) or Cinderella Castle (right) for $26.99+ each (available with or without extra monogramming and in 13 colors).
47. How To Bake, a cookbook from The Great British Baking Show's Paul Hollywood — it's filled with tips and tricks that'll ensure your loved one receives one of his legendary handshakes.
48. A trio of products from Glossier for your friend who has always *wanted* to know how to put together a daily makeup routine but never had the right items to do so.
49. A two-piece outfit they can wear together or separate for an entire slew of other outfits! A gift that'll keep on giving.
50. A 10-motor massage mat with a lumbar area that can heat up to 140 degrees in less than eight minutes! It has three vibration intensity levels to choose from...you honestly might want to keep this one for yourself.
51. A handheld light your partner will surely find themselves *mooning* over each night.
52. Mario Party Superstars for the Nintendo Switch; buy it for your roommate so you selfishly get to join them for hours of endless fun and competitive banter.
53. A cozy BuzzFeed sweatshirt you can get your work wife as an ode to all the time you guys spend goofing off taking quizzes to determine if/when you'll ever find someone to marry or to settle once and for all what your favorite aesthetic is.
54. A bundle from Haus Laboratories, a sure to be appreciated gift for any beauty fiend who also worships Lady Gaga.
55. A toothpaste cap for anyone who typically wakes up singing "Somebooooody once told me the world was gonna roll me" à la one of the greatest soundtracks of all time...Shrek.
56. An ever-popular Instant Pot with so many uses they'll need to take a deep breath before deciding what warm 'n' cozy meals to make with it first.
57. A bread-making machine that'll fill their home with the aroma of freshly baked bread — is there any better smell than that on a cold, wintry day? I think not.
58. A 23andMe DNA testing kit that'll give your grandparents a full breakdown of just how Italian they are.
59. A set of Oxo Pop containers can match all of their appliances and keep their pantry so neat and orderly Marie Kondo would burst into tears of joy upon seeing it.
60. A jar of whipped shower icing available in over 50 scent combinations — please remind your friend *not* to eat this even though it kinda looks and smells delicious...
61. A sloth-shaped tea infuser for lazy Sunday mornings when they should be taking things *slow*.
62. A Nespresso Vertuo coffee and espresso maker that'll have their favorite drink ready in minutes — say goodbye to your loved one's cranky morning mood.
63. A cleaning pen to help your jewelry-obsessed pal keep their gems sparkling.
64. A National Geographic geode kit that'll make for a *smashing* gift the entire family can have some fun with (and use to blow off some steam).
65. A crewneck to help them express their entire mood — a skeleton sippin' on some coffee. It's just as relatable as it is comfortable!
66. A One Line a Day journal to provide anyone with a place to jot down a quick daily memory they can look back on for years to come — it'll last them five years!
67. Dungeons & Dragons can let them and their friends finally live out their nerdiest gaming fantasies. Whether they want to lead the pack as a Dungeon Master or pretend they're a wizard for a while, anything goes!
68. A scratch paper art set that'll take your bestie right back to your elementary school days but also provide a fun way to decompress after a stressful day.
69. A subscription to Book of the Month for any bibliophile who hates having to actually speak to someone in a store about what they should read next and would much rather have their next fave novel delivered to their door.
70. A bathtub tray they can use to keep all of their self care gadgets and essentials at their disposal while they're *ahem* indisposed.
Promising review: "This may be one of the best self-indulgent purchases I have ever made. I use it almost every day. It dries off beautifully, and while I'm sure in time all the steam will affect it, it still looks great. It's very sturdy, and I am quite happy having my little iPad in position so I can read. An excellent luxury purchase. Also, the fact that it's extendable makes a huge difference. I can use it on my super-wide jacuzzi tub without a problem." —Ruthanne Reid
Get it from Amazon for $50.97 (available in seven colors).
71. Or a set of calming shower steamers made with essential oils, if they're less of a bath person and more of a "I'm going to stand under this boiling hot waterfall to unwind" type of person.
72. An oversized graphic tee that'll flawlessly coordinate with your most essential winter outings — your daily visit to Starbucks.
Simple Heart Co. is owned by a woman (who also happens to be a nurse anesthetist!) small business that sells fun clothing for moms. I own their "Antisocial Mom Club" sweatshirt and am quite literally adding this T-shirt to my cart as I type this out. The shirt is said to have a relaxed fit and will not shrink, so order a size-up if you want to ensure a cozy oversized fit.
Get it from Simple Heart Co. for $18 (available in unisex sizes S–XL).
73. And a pair of plush slippers to protect their feet from the ice-like tiled floors in their home while also letting them show off their fresh pedicure.
Promising review: "The coziest, softest slippers ever! And adorable! Great rubber traction on the bottom. Yet, soft and lightweight." —Lauren Fuquay
Get them from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–10, including narrow sizes, and 18 colors).
Now that you've acquired the perfect gift, let's get this birthday party staaaarted!
