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1. A set of storage scrunchies, since your giftee's hair shouldn't be full of secrets â but their scrunchies should. This super cute accessory will up the style ante on their outfits, plus hold necessities like keys, cash and lip balm when they're at parties, festivals, or simply walking the dog.
2. A barrel blow-dryer brush to create a salon-quality blowout in less time than it takes to stream an episode of The Office. This brush blows hot air out of its barrel base, meaning it simultaneously dries and styles â perfect for your friend who has roughly 0.5 seconds in the morning to get ready.
3. A set of six aromatherapy shower steamers that will instantly turn any shower into a relaxing Banya Spa experience. All your stressed-out mate has to do is drop this in their shower and let the soothing, minty, and citrusy scents mix with the steam â bam, instant relaxation.
4. A self-cleaning, water-purifying water bottle that your wellness fanatic/ always-traveling/ super-outdoorsy friend will *loooove*. This bottle takes cleanliness a step further with UV-C LED technology to sanitize the bottle and water inside, making sure that your buddy quenches their thirst with a bacteria- and odor-free swig of H2O, every time. Goodbye, weirdly stinky water that you drink anyway just because you're so darn thirsty!
5. A Crock-Pot electric lunch box, because gone are the days when your food-obsessed friend had to resort to eating (SHIVER) cold leftovers at their desk. This portable, dishwasher-safe food warmer holds 20 oz. of leftover soup, chili, curry, oatmeal, or really anything stew-y, and heats up whenever your giftee is looking to get their grub on. It's perfect for your friend who always packs intricate lunches for work â or the person in your life who is about to move into a dorm for the first time!
6. A K-beauty mascara that TikTok is *raving* about for its ability to add length and volume to even the shortest of lashes. And thanks to its waterproof formula, this mascara actually holds a curl all day long (even in super-hot or damp weather). If your beauty-lover friend is always reading about the latest K-beauty innovations, they'll looove this.
7. A butterfly growing kit so the aspiring entomologist in your life can have a project that's fun *and* educational. This kit allows them to witness the magical process of metamorphosis â from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly â firsthand. Truly, YouTube videos have nothing on this. đŚ
8. A pair of jumbo ice molds for the amateur mixologist who would never dream of just serving their guests a can of beer. Sure, their cocktail creations may only ever get served at the bar inside their own kitchen â but these large spherical and square ice cubes will make it look as though their work is world-renowned.
9. A pair of retro-looking headphones that will transport your nostalgic sibling to the nineties, while still letting them keep up with all their current-day headphone needs. These headphones rest ergonomically over the ears to play those sweet tunes/ fascinating podcasts, and have a microphone for calls!
10. Or if your giftee is more of a wireless type of person, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro should do the trick. These headphones are comfy and noise-canceling, which is especially helpful if your pal works from a pretty busy home day in and day out.
11. A hand massager, because who wouldn't want a knot-relieving hand massage after a long day of typing?! This massager uses heat, air pressure, and four kneading heads to help relieve pain and discomfort in your giftee's digits. This is perfect if your S.O. is always making puppy eyes at you for a hand rub, even when your post-WFH hands are aching, too. (This works as a classic "gift for them that is also a gift for you," p.s.)
12. A pair of slide sandals that feels like walking on clouds â perfect for your friend who is always waxing poetic about the importance of comfortable shoes! These sandals have an ethylene vinyl acetate sole, which just so happens to be the same material from which spongey running shoes are made. This'll give them all the comfort of a supportive, bouncy shoes, while also amping up their style with a very on-trend look!
13. A fresh herb keeper, because if your boo is a foodie, they'll always want some fresh cilantro on hand. Unfortunately, fresh herbs always seem to start wilting the second you buy them. But with this keeper, your partner can keep herbs like rosemary, dill, or parsley fresh for up to 10 days longer. That's 10 more days of rosemary potatoes and dill dips (which, hey, you might get to eat, so...win-win!).
14. A Skin Scrubber Skin Spatula, because the best way to get rid of blackheads is through regular exfoliation and extraction (which is just a fancy word for popping). This spatula is a safe alternative to using your fingers for squeezing out blackheads, whiteheads, and even sebaceous filaments. Get this for your sibling who cannot stop sending you pimple popper TikTok videos...no matter how many times you beg them to...
15. A book light with a USB-rechargeable lithium battery that lasts up to 20 hours, for your loved one who simply cannot go to sleep without reading a chapter or two first. Plus, it's a 2-in-1 type of product: this light can also lay flat to act as a bookmark.
16. A unique horizontal candle if your bestie is the type of person who wants to light a few candles without having to worry about melting the entire candle in one night. This candle rolls through the wick holder, which only burns the part of the candle above the wick holder. Once the flame reaches the bottom of the wick holder, the candle self-extinguishes, saving the rest of the wax spiral for the next time your giftee wants some candlelight.
17. A three-piece Beast Blender kit that comes with a water infusion thermos, so that your green-juice-loving family member can update their morning routine. This blender can make to-go-sized shakes and smoothies â just unscrew the blending vessel, screw on the top, and you're ready to go. And the thermos infuses herbs and fruits into their drinking water all day long.
18. A gallon water bottle with timed reminders printed on the side, to help keep your gym buddy's hydration on track, even after you two go home!
19. A portable Bluetooth speaker that clips onto any bag, hook, or even shower caddy (since it's waterproof!). This is the ideal gift for your off-to-college kid who can't seem to live without their music for even a moment! (Plus, playing their tunes in the quad is a good way to meet new friends).
20. And a sun lamp that'll be a welcome gift for anyone who works from home in an area that... maybe lacks some sun. This lamp mimics sunlight (while being UV-free), meaning that it boosts mood and focus throughout the day. Perfect for loved ones who are up at 3 a.m. with a new genius idea they just HAVE to get down, or those who could use a little extra light in their lives during the fall and winter months.
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