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1. A portable Bluetooth speaker so that your loved ones can listen to their favorite albums, podcasts, and audiobooks anywhere they go. This has over 10 hours of battery life, making it a great sound system for those who like to listen to tunes during hikes or at the beach.
2. An acupressure mat and pillow set for the person in your life who is always looking for new wellness tools to help them take the edge off. This set uses acupressure massage points to stimulate the nerves and release muscle tension throughout the body, just by lying down. The results? A boost in relaxation and just a general sense of more ~ahh's~ throughout the day.
3. And if you *really* want to take it up a notch for your wellness-loving bestie, consider the Cove wearable device. This device wraps around the ears and uses patented vibration technology to activate a brain pathway to keep you feeling calm throughout the day. I've used this for a bit, and so far, I'm experiencing FAR less stress throughout the day and have an easier time going to sleep!
4. A volumizing dryer that'll help them create a luscious blowout big enough to fill with all their secrets. This is great for your maximalist friend who devotes hours of their morning to their beauty routine (or the minimalist friend who refuses to spend more than five minutes on their hair every day).
5. A blender combo set for an upgrade to any smoothie lover's morning routine. This blender is great for puréed soups, large batch smoothies, and even some delicious milkshakes. But if you're looking to make a smoothie to take on the go, you can also attach the cup to the blending base for a single-serve treat.
6. An LED desk lamp with multiple light settings that, get this, has a wireless charging port at its base! So while your fave student is working on their latest paper, they'll be able to charge up all their smart devices. Plus, its neck position is adjustable, so that they can properly illuminate anything they're working on, whether it's a paper, a work of art, or their nails.
7. A lap desk for your friend who prefers to WFB (work from bed). This lap desk has cushions so your legs don't get sore, as well as a mousepad and phone holder to make sure you've got enough space to complete your tasks for the day.
8. A Northern Lights projector, because if you can't bring your friends to the aurora lights, why not bring the lights to them? This is the PERFECT gift for the Gen Z'er in your life who is always trying out new colored lights in their bedroom.
9. An embroidery starter kit for your buddy who's looking to expand their arts and crafts repertoire.
10. A Dutch oven so that your fave foodie can finally make their own sourdough bread, coq au vin, and even a one-pot casserole.
11. A portable espresso machine for your coffee-loving friend who can't bear the idea of being without their morning espresso. This is perfect for people living in dorms, or for your adventurous friends who spend practically every weekend outdoors. It's manually operated, so no electricity needed — just hot water.
12. A sleek essential oil diffuser that looks more like decor than a practical item. This is perfect for your mellow loved ones who are always chasing ~the aesthetic.~
13. A candle accessory set, because everyone knows someone (like me) who has candles in their bedroom, in their bathroom, in their living room and even an extra few in storage. This set includes everything a candle aficionado needs burn wax like an absolute pro (while prolonging the life of their candles, too!).
14. A Kindle Oasis that is pretty much the best gift I've ever received! Well, truthfully, I gave it to myself — it saves me shelving space that would've gone to paperback books, it has a warm light feature that won't keep me up at night, and it has an ergonomic back (unlike other Kindles) that makes holding this device in one hand a breeze.
15. A vacuum insulated thermos, for your boo who needs more than a cup or two of coffee to fully wake up. This thermos keeps hot drinks HOT and cold drinks cold ALL. DAY. LONG.
16. An ice cream maker that I've received as a holiday gift in the past — and boy oh boy, as an ice cream lover, this was the gift that kept on giving. This machine is simple to use — all your recipient really *has* to do is put their ingredients into the machine, turn it on, and in about 20 minutes, they'll have a fully churned, velvety bucket of ice cream. This machine also works with nondairy milk for a vegan-friendly option, and can even make some delicious frozen yogurt.
17. A portable ping pong set so that your competitive, game-loving S.O. can take it with them everywhere they go. This set includes a ping pong net that stretches over any flat tabletop (like a dining room table, office desk, or even a patio table) — basically, it turns any table into an instant ping pong table!
18. A bento box for your work spouse who always has the CUTEST homemade meals during their lunch break. This box comes with three compartments to make sure that the savory and sweet parts of their meal never, EVER touch, and that everything stays fresh until their lunch break.
19. How To Draw Cool Stuff, because every artist has to start from the ground up! This nifty book offers step-by-step guides for anyone looking to learn about sketching, creating perspective, and shading — perfect for the friend who loves art museums and graphic novels, but never got around to taking a drawing class.
20. And a set of three exfoliating body scrubbers, for your friend who is always looking for something to help them with their keratosis pilaris (aka chicken skin). This scrubber is tough of dead skin cells, yet gentle on the actual skin, so that your giftee can have soft, smooth skin without irritation.
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