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    32 Birthday Gifts To Give When You're Totally Stumped

    These also make great gifts for pretty much any other occasion, like Mother's/Father's Day, anniversaries, housewarmings, or just because you love 'em.

    1. Some custom stickers of their pet (or heck, even their face or your face, lol) they're sure to put on EVERYTHING.

    2. A LOL-worthy screaming goat figure who is honestly a very, very big mood, especially these days. Just press him and he lets out a shriek! I mean, who wouldn't want him in their life???

    the goat figure and mini book

    3. A little book to fill with reasons why you love them, despite the fact that they're basically impossible to shop for.

    4. A literally and figuratively ~sweet~ birthday box of semisweet chocolate-covered strawberries I'm sure anyone would love, because, uh, if anyone wanted to get me some of these for my next birthday (or just for right now)...I definitely would not say no.

    The festive box printed with candles and the words "Happy Birthday" and the strawberries

    5. Affordable and adorable fine-tip kitty cat pens you can be absolutely ~paws~itive they'll adore, since these don't sacrifice quality for cuteness.

    6. Atlas Coffee Club, a super affordable coffee delivery service with such a cool selection of brews from around the globe, it'll even satisfy the Lorelai Gilmores of the world.

    7. An incredibly cool song screenshot plaque to commemorate their favorite jam or a song that has meaning to both of you.

    The clear plaques printed to look like the display of a phone screen while playing a track on Spotify or Apple Music, in two sizes

    8. A One Line A Day journal with space for them to jot down a few sentences every day for five years. The best part? Each date lets them record all five entries on the same page, so they can see the changes in their life each year!

    9. A pretty terrarium candle that'll surely be the cutest candle they ever did ~seed~.

    the two styles of the candle

    10. A beyond fuzzy faux fur throw blanket the intended recipient won't need any time to warm up to — no matter if they're a human or a pet.

    11. Or a splurge-worthy organic cotton weighted blanket so they can feel like they're being cuddled all the time, because who wouldn't want that? The soothing weight can help relieve stress and improve sleep.

    model under the navy thick knit blanket

    12. An amazingly resilient (and affordable) waterproof Bluetooth speaker pretty much anyone will find useful. It simply can't be ~beat~ for use in the shower, on outdoor adventures, or pretty much anywhere.

    13. Delicate sterling silver and cubic zirconia letter earrings that even folks who are picky about jewelry will actually wear and love from the ~initial~ moment they unwrap them.

    14. A resplendent birthstone enamel pin in case you're looking for a gift that's personal, only $10, and a total ~gem~.

    the large gemstone shaped pins

    15. A puffy-sticker making kit that literally any kid or kid at heart will enjoy, because you're never too old to know that puffy stickers are the best kind of stickers.

    16. A custom-carved four across game for a touching gift that any hard-to-shop-for S.O., newlywed, or other loved one ~wood~ love to receive.

    the connect four-like game with some of the holes spelling out "justin and kasey 5-18-13"

    17. A monogrammed faux leather jewelry case that's sweet and compact and basically a practical piece of art they can display on their dresser.

    18. A set of gold foil playing cards for an entertaining gift they'll actually use and that'll really show you karat about them.

    the gold cards with backs that look like hundred dollar bills

    19. A top-rated box of moisturizing bath bombs in 12 different soothing aromas sure to give them a ~scents~ of relaxation.

    20. A very complimentary doormat anyone would be happy to have greet them after a long day.

    brown and black doormat that reads "you look good"

    21. A color chemistry kit for kiddos ages 3 and up, because it can be hard to find gifts both kids *and* their parents will love. Enter this fun and educational set that lets kids play around with both chemical reactions and color mixing, and even allows them to create art with the colors they make!

    22. Beautiful agate coasters sure to ~rock~ their world (and more importantly, protect their precious coffee table).

    stacks of blue, purple, pink, orange, and natural agate coasters

    23. The Adventure Challenge: Couples Edition for the S.O. you've run out of gifts to give. It's a book full of scratch-off date ideas so the two of you won't spend all of date night trying to figure out what to do (and then just ordering pizza like usual). You can even sign them up for a subscription box that'll come with all the necessary materials to do one of the dates per month.

    24. A professional-looking genealogy chart that'll make a fascinating project for anyone, but especially your fave family member who can fill this in instead of just telling you stories about about your Great-Great-Grandpa Steve for the hundredth time.

    the poster with an arch shaped chart with paternal and maternal sides and the word "genealogy" at the bottom

    25. A BashCake you should require them to FaceTime you when they open, since it's essentially a chocolate piñata filled with — you guessed it — more chocolate (milk chocolate pretzels, to be exact). It even comes with a mallet for maximum smashing goodness, so this is sure to be the most fun and satisfying birthday treat they've ever received.

    26. An acupressure foot massage roller beloved by over 5,000 Amazon reviewers that anyone's tired tootsies will appreciate.

    foot on the multi-textured roller

    27. An absolutely stunning and detailed engraved pendant necklace of their pet for the most unique and compliment-worthy piece they could paws-ibly imagine. Just send the seller a pic of their furry friend when you order and let the artist work her magic.

    28. A gift card to Gobble, a meal kit delivery service that anyone who wants to spend less time cooking will, well, gobble up! They'll be able to choose from a weekly selection of (customizable!) meals and get the pre-prepped ingredients sent to their door. The recipes are all designed so they can be made in 15 — yes, FIFTEEN — mintues.

    steak with veggies and potatoes

    29. A pack of actually cute acne patches, because everyone gets pimples and these are a much more fun way to shrink them than just applying some Clearasil. They'd be a cute and practical small gift for skincare fans or a great way to finish off a care package of other prezzies!

    30. Spikeball, a fun and easy outdoor game for both kids and adults that anyone with a yard and some extra free time on their hands will have a ~ball~ with.

    the set in the grass

    31. A ravioli and tortellini making kit for anyone who's been getting their cook on in quarantine, even if they're a total beginner at making fresh pasta.

    32. A subscription to Tokyo Treat that even the choosiest foodies will get excited about. Each month, they'll get at least 12 full-size Japanese snacks, both sweet and savory, to satisfy their tastebuds' wanderlust and get them out of their chips-and-dip rut.

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