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    51 "Just Because" Gifts Your Significant Other Won't Expect You To Buy (But Will Absolutely Love)

    Special occasions are great for gifts, but it's the random days that can mean more.

    1. A mystical jigsaw puzzle that's perfect for anyone who loves puzzles, but also likes something with just a little bit of ✨ magic ✨. What do I mean? Well, there's a fun surprise when you get to the last puzzle piece. 👀

    2. A mermaid bookmark to not only mark where they left off, but to also show off their love for all things mythical and fantastical.

    3. An air purifier because they're constantly complaining about how stuffy their apartment is, and this shows that you definitely listen to them, even when you're scrolling TikTok.

    Reviewer photo of the white air purifier

    4. A handmade eyeglasses holder so they never have to say, "Where are my glasses?!" ~à la Velma~ ever again.

    5. A tea sampler with some quirky names like Part of This Nutritious Breakfast Tea or Nocturnal Joyride Chamomile Tea. Aren't they so fun?!

    Reviewer photo of the tea sampler box next to two mugs of tea

    6. A Revlon One-Step hair dryer so they can take way less time getting ready in the morning, but not have to sacrifice looking ~amazing~ for work.

    Reviewer before and after of their hair wet and then dry and styled

    7. A pair of crew socks that honestly just speak to me (and probably your introvert S.O.) on a physical, mental, and emotional level.

    Reviewer photo of their mom wearing the socks which say, "Shhh!" and "I'm reading"

    8. Lightsaber chopsticks so they can eat their favorite takeout in utter *style*. May the wasabi not be way too spicy for them.

    Reviewer photo of the chopsticks lit up with a green light on top of sushi

    9. Touchscreen leather gloves with a cashmere and wool blend lining in the inside to make them super warm while still looking sleek and chic.

    several gloves laid atop each other in different colors including orange, pink, fuchsia, red, black, burgundy, yellow, blue, and brown

    10. A customized AirPods case so they can proudly display that these AirPods are, indeed, theirs *and* have a snarky remark for the "I don't see your name on it" comment their friends always say.

    Reviewer's white Airpods case that says the name "Shakeeya" in a cursive font

    11. A massage gun because they've been going *hard* on those Peloton workouts, and their muscles are basically crying for help.

    12. A colorful bath bomb set that'll make their Self-Care Sunday bathtime that much more relaxing. ~ahh~

    12 multi-colored bath bombs

    13. A paint-by-number kit perfect for beginners and that looks *so* beautiful, they'll actually want to hang it in their home.

    a painting of a single pink flower in a clear jar propped on a rustic table in a kitchen

    14. Or a paint-by-sticker set if they're not really into painting but want something fun and unique on their walls. It's made up of vintage travel posters they can hang up when they're finished so it's like traveling around the world right from their apartment.

    15. An adult coloring book to fill out during their mental breaks to destress, recenter themselves, and bring a bit of fun to their mundane workday.

    16. A ticket keepsake box because they're always keeping little memorabilia from all the times you've hung out, and they'll finally have the perfect place to display them.

    17. A set of cat pens so they can ever so smoothly write all of their notes while putting a smile on their face every time they look down at the adorable little cat smiling back at them.

    18. A hidden-pocket scrunchie because sometimes working out can be so tedious when they have all these little things they need to carry, like their keys, ID, and extra cash to hit the smoothie bar later.

    19. A bathtub tray that'll supply them with the perfect surface to watch movies on their iPad, tackle their TBR list, or just have a place to put their wineglass.

    Reviewer photo of the bamboo bathtub tray over a white bathtub with a book and wine on top

    20. A subscription to Book of the Month, a service where they can pick one (they can also add two extra books each month!) book every month from their curated list. It's like having their own little book club without having to leave their house, which is, like, the goal.

    A stack of five books on a bed

    21. A beginner-friendly fermenting kit complete with everything they need so it'll basically make itself. They'll basically try to pickle anything. *cue Portlandia skit*

    Three jars of fermenting beets, carrots, and cucumbers

    22. A set of friendship lamps to help keep the connection with that special person in their life when they're not around. It's you. You have the other lamp.

    Model is reaching for one of the friendship lamps that it lit and glowing red

    23. Simple hoops that'll immediately elevate their looks without having to put *any* more effort into their outfit of the day.

    24. Or a pair of earrings they can wear as an homage to their favorite character from television, Carrie Bradshaw, and her iconic "Carrie" necklace.

    25. A jelly lipstick with a beautiful flower inside they'll want to whip out and reapply just to show off how stunning it is.

    Reviewer photo of six of the jelly lipsticks with a light pink base

    26. A button-down robe so they can enjoy the comforts of working from home they love so much while *also* looking put together for Zoom meetings.

    27. A sleeping eye mask with built-in Bluetooth headphones that will allow them to listen to their favorite sleep sounds with no disruptions, like your snoring.

    A person wearing the eye mask

    28. A lip balm holder keychain because 'tis the season of incredibly dry skin and unbelievably chapped lips.

    29. A string art kit so they can create art that has a bit more dimension. It's so unique, they'll have people constantly wondering where they got it.

    A model working on pineapple string art

    30. Scratch-off sticky notes because regular Post-its are boooring. These cuties will become more colorful with every scratch!

    31. An Amazon Fire Stick that'll make all of their favorite shows *sooo* much easier to watch. They can watch in vibrant 4K Ultra HD and stream more than 1 million movies and TV episodes.

    The FireStick in front of TV with dialogue that says "Alexa, play The Mandalorian on Disney+"

    32. A Birthdate Candle to add a bit of ambience to their cozy home, since they (happily) spend all their time there, while paying homage to the best day of the year: my birthday. OK, fine. *Their* birthday.

    A hand-poured white candle in a jar with a label that says "March Sixteenth"

    33. And a rose-gold rechargeable electric lighter that'll replace those disposable matchsticks they keep having to run out to buy more of and ugh, who wants to do that when they can stay at ✨ home ✨ ?

    34. A jar of Sichuan Chili Crisp because the idea of eating a meal without adding some kind of sauce is completely *unheard of* to them.

    35. A beginner's guide to calligraphy that'll have them writing fancy letters to all of their friends, and hopefully a love letter to you. Warning: Their friends may commission them to write their letters too.

    the book open to a page where you can learn different styles to write the same word

    36. The New York Times Best of the Week Series: Monday Crosswords book because hasn't everyone thought once in their life how much they'd love to be able to just do these for fun?

    the crossword book cover

    37. An attachable wine aerator that has a large aerating chamber and air intake system to infuse their wine with the ~OPTIMAL~ amount of oxygen, all without having to pour their wine into a separate aerator.

    reviewer pouring wine with the aerator

    38. A bottomless wineglass that'll probably cause a few giggles and eye rolls when they see it, but don't be surprised when you catch them actually using it.

    Model is sipping wine out of the bottomless wineglass

    39. A box of Grandma's cookies that are basically like fancy chocolate-covered Oreos, and I'm not complaining about it.

    Chocolate covered cookies with various toppings on each one

    40. Reusable dress weights so they don't have to ever worry about having an accidental Monroe moment, even on the windiest of days.

    person showing the dress weight inside the hem of a dress

    41. A gel nail polish kit that will create beautiful salon-quality nails right in the comfort of their own home.

    42. A random yet necessary screaming goat figurine they can press any time they need to relieve some stress or annoy their coworkers. I choose the latter. Every time.

    Reviewer photo of the screaming goat on a desk

    43. A crochet kit that comes with a book to teach them how to make ten cute animals *and* also comes with all the materials they need to make a little koala or teeny penguin.

    44. A dishwasher-safe cold-brew maker because why leave the house and drive to a coffee shop when they can have barista-style cold brew right at home?

    reviewer holding the cold brew which is shaped like a tall mug

    45. A burrito blanket that combines their two favorite things: being cozy on the couch and also burritos.

    46. A 14-piece cookware set from Rachael Ray because they're always watching the Food Network, and you know how much they secretly wish to have a chef's kitchen. At least their cookware will give off those vibes!

    Three light blue cookware items, a pan, a sauce pot, and a smaller pot

    47. A bamboo utensil set so their love for Disney can be with them every time they make chicken Parmesan.

    The five utensil pieces with Beauty and the Beast characters etched into them

    48. Twinkle lights that'll make literally any corner of their home look so ✨ magical ✨.

    Reviewer photo of the twinkle lights on cork boards surrounding polaroid pictures

    49. A Ferrero Rocher collection, perfect for any hazelnut and chocolate fan.

    A box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates

    50. A coffee mug warmer with three heat settings and an auto-shutoff feature so they never have to worry about taking a sip of their coffee and realize it's gone cold while they've found *the* perfect spot on the couch. AKA the worst feeling ever.

    A mug filled with coffee placed on the pink warmer

    51. And finally, a KitchenAid 5-quart stand mixer because they've been wanting one of these beauties for years, and don't we think it's time they finally own one? The answer is yes. Yes we do.

    A red Kitchenaid mixer on a white kitchen counter

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