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1. A little journal to fill with reasons why you love them, even though they're picky as hell.
2. A gorgeous and affordable cheese board complete with four stainless-steel cheese knives that they'll think cost you a heck of a lot more cheddar than it did.
3. Some custom stickers of their pet (or heck, even their face or your face, lol) they're sure to put on everything and LOL when they do.
4. A genius iPhone dongle case that can clip to a keyring and that literally everyone on your list needs in their stocking. Because who among us has not found ourselves dongle-less when we were desperate to listen to music or watch a video?
5. Some super warm and cozy socks, because that's what Dumbledore wanted for Christmas and he's probably really hard to shop for.
6. A gorgeous bouquet of flowers from The Bouqs Company, which can deliver sustainably grown gorgeousness as quickly as the next day.
7. A velvety throw blanket that'll melt even the pickiest friends (and pickiest doggos) into cozy piles of mush.
8. Stylish glasses etched with a map of their hometown, because if they drink liquids and are from a place, then they're sure to love these.
9. And a set of collapsible metal straws with comfy silicone tips that they can keep in their bag to help them stay eco-friendly when they drink said liquids on the go.
10. A brightly hued instant camera that'll make them the life of any party (not to mention help them channel 1989-era T. Swift).
11. A regal mirrored bar cart sure to (literally and figuratively) ~reflect~ their awesome taste in booze and decor in the rest of their home.
12. A pretty and versatile pan with a built-in steamer and collander basket and spatula that rests right in the handle. It's designed to be able to sear, braise, saute, boil, fry, and serve all in one, so basically, anyone who ever cooks (especially if they have limited kitchen space) will get a ton of use out of this wonder.
13. A very complimentary doormat anyone would be happy to have greet them after a long day.
14. A classically cool Levi's fleece-lined jean jacket that's actually warm and cozy enough to be practical in the chilly days ahead and that even the most discerning dressers will want to cuddle up in ASAP.
15. A mug you can customize with their name, a favorite saying, or inside joke. Here's the tea: this is possibly one of the best under-$15 gifts around.
16. A set of gorgeous desktop vases, which are minimal enough to match any aesthetic but also sophisticated to the max.
17. A My Life Story — So Far journal, a tome that they can continue to fill out throughout their entire lives. It's got space to fill out everything from the meaning of their name to their weirdest dating stories to (future) memories of kids and grandkids to where they were when important historical events happened. There's even space for storing photos!
18. The Squatty Potty, because everyone poops and would appreciate something that makes that a little easier.
19. An acupressure foot massage roller beloved by over 4,000 Amazon reviewers that anyone's tired tootsies will appreciate.
20. A donation to refugees from the kind and creative Choose Love store — it allows you to "purchase" an item or service that will then be delivered to a family in need. Once you order, you'll be emailed a link to a downloadable gift card to give your loved one to let them know the awesome thing you did in their name!
21. A chic and timeless checked scarf they can rock in countless ways, no matter their style. Just ask the over 1,000 folks who've left positive reviews!
22. A monthly sticker subscription, because is there a human alive who doesn't love stickers?
24. A crowd-pleasing game you can play together next time you're able to hang out, like Bananagrams, a slightly addictive word game with tons of variations so you'll never get bored.
25. A fancy gel pen that looks way more expensive than it is — they're sure to fall in love with it write away.
26. A super delicate diamond bar necklace pretty much anyone will treasure. If they've got a bolder style, it would be super chic layered with other necklaces, while minimalists will rock it by itself every day as a signature piece.
27. A "Pot It Yourself" succulent kit equally wonderful for experienced plant parents and novices — and even tough-to-shop-for older kids and teens. Basically, anyone who could use a couple low-effort cuties to care for in 2021. 💚✨
28. An amazingly resilient (and affordable) waterproof Bluetooth speaker that simply can't be ~beat~ for use in the shower, on outdoor adventures, or pretty much anywhere.
29. An emergency preparedness starter kit packed in a convenient fanny pack with on-the-go supplies they'll be glad to have stored in their car, camping kit, or purse. Listen, Scar was evil, but he had some good advice — be preparrrrreed.
30. A natural laundry gift box to make washing their clothes an actually — *gasp* — luxurious experience. It comes with three wool dryer balls that speed up the drying process and soften clothes like dryer sheets, but are reusable and chemical-free, plus natural laundry soap and a stain remover stick.
31. A classic cardi with cool buttons that'll make layering a snap all season long — especially for folks whose temperature fluctuates more than the public opinion of the Kardashians.
32. An 23andMe DNA kit to help them discover their roots and maybe even a story worthy of their own TLC show — who knows?
33. A double-sided laptop cleaning brush perfect for anyone who 1) owns a computer and 2) believes practical stocking stuffers are the best stocking stuffers.
34. And finally, a donation in their name to a cause close to their picky, picky picky but very kind heart.
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