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1. A basketball cereal bowl because if they insist on playing with their food, they should at least do it properly and with official game rules.
2. A mystery subscription box featuring challenging puzzles, codes, and cryptic messages based around the month's theme — aka the perfect gift for anyone who's still obsessing over National Treasure (me).
Promising review: "My husband, mother-in-law, and I completed the September puzzle as a group. It was fun to see how we all had different ideas and viewpoints. Combining our individual strengths helped us finish this month's puzzle journey. Unique and interesting!" —Desiree
Get it from Cratejoy for $25+/month.
3. A family cookbook that'll keep their best passed-down traditions in one place. This book comes with templates for over 80 recipes and places to add personalized photos.
It's like a scrapbook met a cookbook and made this! It's so cute, and I literally just bought it for my stepmom since she loves to cook. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Promising review: "Gave this to my lovely wife for her birthday. She had been looking for a cookbook to write down recipes she loved or invented. The quality of this book and slipcover are such that someday our children or grandchildren will inherit the family recipes. Neat layout, with options that other books don't have." —Bladesmith
Get it from Amazon for $28.69+ (available in two colors and four other styles).
4. A sleek, minimalist wallet and money clip that can fit up to 12 cards so they can finally downsize from their bulky, worn-out one.
This can hold up to twelve cards and has a money clip for carrying cash. Even with the max amount of cards, the wallet doesn't lose its small, compact shape so traveling with it will be easy and breezy. No more bulky wallets taking up unnecessary space!
Get it from Amazon (available in four colors) or The Ridge Wallet (available in tons of other colors and styles here) for $75.
5. A crystal-looking bottle with a lock lid and place for a straw, because hydration is important, people!
A matching straw is included!
Promising review: "This pretty cup makes it MUCH easier for me to drink five of these a day than any other bottle or glass I've had before. Maybe it's that it's see-through and easy to drink out of with a straw, like some type of psychological trick, but it works! I usually have water with fresh lemon in it and carry it around with me. Highly recommend." —Jana Schuberth
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in six colors).
6. A salt shooter to hunt the world's most dangerous game, the pesky housefly. That...or use it to season their food in the most exciting way possible.
Promising review: "I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband and I'm not entirely sure that was a smart move on my part. Not because the product doesn't work (it works very well, in fact) but because my husband is now intent on leaving the doors open to the house when summer comes back around so all kinds of bugs can be let in for him to kill. He's already had the pleasure of being able to use it on a spider that was on an outdoor Christmas decoration and boy was he ecstatic! Since we seem to be in short supply of bugs in the house during these cold winter months, my husband has also resorted to using this gun as a way to add salt to food while he's cooking. This product works, it kills bugs, and you can even use it while cooking if you're tired of using the boring old salt shakers we have all grown accustomed too." —Adrianna McCain
Get it from Amazon for $39.95.
7. A fashion watch that only *looks* expensive so your wallet can be just as happy as them when they open this!
Promising review: "I ordered this watch not expecting to be blown away because, of the price. Boy, was I wrong! I immediately put on the watch as soon as I opened it up; it fits comfortably and the band wasn’t too small, which I was a little concerned about. I’ll definitely be looking to purchase other styles of this watch. Great buy, especially for the price!" —Jessica Kurry
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 14 colors).
8. A galaxy donut kit that'll give them everything they need to make truly out of this world sweets.
9. A gorgeous coffee table book filled with ads from the '90s — you know, because that was the greatest decade.
Get it from Amazon for $31.14.
10. Kabob grilling baskets so they can make the perfect, hassle-free kabob on the grill every. single. time.
Besides, nobody eats straight off a skewer and it takes an unnecessary amount of shoving chunks of meat and veggies onto a stick.
Promising review: "These kabob grilling baskets take the place of skewers which makes them very easy to use — just put items in basket and grill. Not time-consuming like skewers. Also easy to clean with a kitchen sponge. All in all a great product." —Verified Reviewer
Get a set of four from UncommonGoods for $16.99.
11. A Fujifilm vintage-style, instant film camera so they can take retro-style pictures — of you, of course. 😎
Promising review: "This was a Christmas present for my son, and he really loves it. It's a great little camera and super fun with the instant Polaroid film. I had the original camera when I was a little girl and the photos are similar although half the size (mini). It's a fun little camera to play around with. If this is the type of camera you are wanting, then this one does the job well." —Vicki
Get it from Amazon for $119.97+.
12. A beer cap map for keeping track of all the amazing craft brews they try. Finally! A fun place for their cap collection.
Promising review: "Bought this for my husband for his birthday and he LOVED it!! What a great unique gift. He loves to try new beers and collect the caps along with making his home brew. Think I hit a home run with this one. Wish it was just a little bigger but overall pretty awesome. May need another design soon!!!" —casey
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in three wood finishes and in individual state maps).
13. Tequila Mockingbird — an incredibly fun cocktail recipe book for the friend who's obsessed with fine literature and even finer cocktails.
Promising review: "Love the recipes, and the variety: simple, complex, sweet, tart, bitter etc. The literary puns were spot-on, and I liked the idea that the drink could match both the themes at work in the story, and sometimes even the literary criticism surrounding the novel. The suggested games at the end were very funny, and the illustrations also added to the whole presentation." —Spilt Over
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
14. A date night bucket list so your boo never has to ask you the dreaded question of, what do *you* want to tonight?
Promising review: "I was excited to find this gift idea. Not only is it unique, but it fulfilled the traditional anniversary gift by being wood. We haven't used it yet, but look forward to it. I read some of the reviews and cautioned my husband that some might be a little bit elementary for a couple who's been together as long as we have. Didn't sway his impression of the gift at all. He's just as excited to do all of the suggestions." —ASW
Get it from UncommonGoods for $18.
15. A National Park Homesick Candle to take 'em back to the days when they were a kid, exploring big forests with their family, without a care in the world — I am getting emotional!!!
Promising review: "I searched high and low while in Yosemite for a candle/oil/something that captured the scent of the valley. After returning home, I ordered these on a gamble, since there was nowhere nearby selling them. I’m glad I did! This candle is my new favorite scent and takes me back!" —Kelly H.
Get the Smoky Mountain, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, or Yosemite candle from Homesick Candles for $29.95 each.
16. An eyeshadow palette with 18 super pigmented shimmery and matte shades that proves you don't need to drop $$$ to get them some fabulous makeup.
17. A set of makeup brushes featuring faux-crystal handles that ~of quartz~ the beauty lover in your life (and their vanity) is in dire need of. I don't make the rules.
Promising review: "You don't realize how beautiful these are until you hold them in your hands and see for yourself. These are AMAZING! Like, breathtaking. I've never had makeup brushes as pretty as these. Not only that, the brushes themselves are super soft and feel great on the face." —Devon and Tori
Get a 10-piece set from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
18. A softcover photo book so they can have all of their best pics and memories in one, actually tangible place — ya know, because Instagram can't be the *only* place they keep photos.
I got one of these for my mom last year and she loved it! It's the cutest little size, is filled with her favorite photos, and is such great quality. I truly couldn't believe I paid under $50 for it.
Get it from Artifact Uprising starting at $20+ (available in three sizes, six colors, and five themes).
19. A memory foam seat cushion to gift to the practical person, because there's no better gift than the gift of comfort.
Promising review: "I bought two. One for me, and one for my 87-year-old father. I think mine is great. My father said he doesn't think about his much, because he forgets he's sitting on it. Translated from old man speak, that means he LOVES it! Dad spends hours a day, sitting on a hard wooden dining room chair, watching all of the TV judge shows, news shows, financial reports, and anything else that could cause an old man to have a sore ass. Since I got this chair pad for him, he's actually cut back on his political rants!" —PapaBear
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.
20. A pillow cover any The Office lover will adore more than bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica combined!
I will never stop putting this in gift posts! For one, I have this in my apartment and it never fails to start conversation. The fabric is great quality and has held up incredibly well. TL;DR: this is the best thing you could ever spend $8 on.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Psst! The pillow insert is *not* included, but you can get one from Amazon for $8.99. I have this exact pillow insert and cover and I can confirm: It's all great quality.
21. A baby keepsake box so new parents have a special place to store all of their firsts.
22. A BB-8 kitchen timer to let them know when their food is ready by emitting little lasers and playing Star Wars sound effects. TL;DR: This is the world's, no, the universe's best stocking stuffer.
Promising review: "BB-8 is a family favorite in our house. We use this as a fun and useful way to set time limits whether it's 2 minutes of brushing teeth or 30 minutes of screen time, etc. and it has been very useful and well received. Once you turn the head it makes a sound and then a longer sound once the time is up.We have used it all the way up to 60 minutes and it's accurate. It's very cute." —Underthesamebluesky
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
23. A pretty gold fortune-telling book that'll make for a great conversation piece. It explores the meaning of names, color choices, zodiac signs, and so much more.
24. Disney princess face masks and SERIOUSLY WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, slam that "add to cart" button immediately.
The set comes with four masks: lavender (Aurora), cucumber (Ariel), green tea (Jasmine), and rose water (Belle).
Get it from Firebox for $18.99.
25. And to continue the theme of self-pampering, a pretty rose quartz roller so they can skip the expensive spa trip and give themselves the ultimate facial at home.
Rose quartz rolling can help with eye puffiness, as well as tightening and brightening of your skin. BuzzFeed's Rachel Miller investigated these claims herself to see how they held up, and spoiler — it worked:
"My immediate reaction was, 'Wait, is this what my face is supposed to look like?!' My eyes were suddenly so prominent in my face — in a good way!! — and everything looked visibly brighter and tighter — again, in a very good way. I suddenly just looked so awake, so healthy, so...Disney princess-like? (A half-black divorced American princess whose name happens to be Rachel, let’s say.) At 6:10 am with no makeup on? When just a couple of minutes ago I did not look that way at all? I was legitimately shocked." —Rachel Miller
Read the rest of her review on rollers to learn more!
Get it from Amazon for $23.97 (also available in a jade roller).
26. A chili powder palette that'll ~spice up their life and the people of the world.~
The set comes with Carolina reaper, Bhut jolokia (ghost pepper), kashmiri, ancho grande, chipotle, guajillo, cayenne, habanero, de arbol, pasilla, Hungarian noble sweet paprika, and hot oak smoked paprika.
Be sure to check out the shop's home page for other fun gifts like this!
Get it from Marvling Bros. Ltd on Etsy for $27.39.
27. OR! A DIY hot sauce kit with everything they need to create their very own sauce.
The kit includes gloves, sterilizing solution, a small funnel, bottle labels, and six glass containers for packaging.
Promising review: "My boyfriend has recently been on a hot sauce kick. I came across this and got it for him for our anniversary. I typically get him watches or video game stuff. He was beyond thrilled. Loved it, very excited to create his own, name it what he wants and share his creations with friends. The kit included everything you could need including gloves, which he probably wouldn't have thought to use if it hadn't included them." —megans
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $35.
28. A reversible duvet cover set so they can give their cozy bedroom a fresh update that doesn't involve a pricey renovation.
Includes a comforter and two matching shams.
Get it from Novogratz on Wayfair for $111.99+ (available in sizes queen and king).
29. A sleek portable grill for enjoying some BBQ on a camping trip, in the park, or just in their own backyard.
It's made of stainless steel and comes with a coal tray.
Get it from Wayfair for $72.99.
30. A wireless Bluetooth karaoke mic that is basically a portable party — it's compatible with any smartphone or tablet and can jam for 5 to 10 hours on a single charge.
It can also connect to their device via cable. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this karaoke mic.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh, I love this! I got mine in the mail yesterday and ended up playing with it for about five hours last night LOL. It connects via Bluetooth so you can connect it to your phone — the music and your singing comes out of the microphone's speaker. It has a volume control for your voice and for the music and also an echo feature. You can put an SD card into the bottom of it and record yourself, or connect it with an audio out to record on one of those karaoke apps on your phone. Between this and being able to find just about any song on karaoke via YouTube, you could easily have your own karaoke parties at home!" —Ferretocious
Get it from Amazon for $28.95+ (available in seven colors).
31. A cocktail math poster that'll give 'em an easy cheat sheet while they're whippin' up any of these artisanal boozy drinks.
Get it from Everlong Print Co. on Etsy for $27.78+ (available in seven style and size combinations).
32. And for the bar cart, a puuuuurty Moscow mule copper mug set with four matching straws and a shot glass. Happy hour is at their house.
Get a set of four from Old Moscow Mugs for $34 (available in seven set styles).
33. A deck of cards with original illustrations of 54 trailblazing women to give to the badass woman in your own life.
Get it from UncommonGoods for $20.
34. AND! Legendary Ladies — an empowering book filled with GORGEOUS illustrations of 50 incredible goddesses and a brief description of why they are so extraordinary. You know, for the super woman in your own life.
Promising review: "Ann always smashes it with her illustrations. This book is packed with heart and soul. It's perfect if you are looking for a coffee table book with summarized information on goddesses from different areas of the world. It even gives you tips on channeling each goddess; I think that is my favorite detail. Incredible follow up to Bad Girls. She's a great artist to look up to." —Cherie Adan
Get it from Amazon for $13.47.
35. A cactus purse anybody with a love for fun quirky accessories with a hint of SpongeBob needs in their life, like immediately.
Promising review: "Okay this is the cutest. It's a littler smaller than I had pictured in my head, but it is just so darling. I got it for my sister for Christmas and I know she is going to die over it! It also came within a few days, super fast! Love it soo much!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $21.68.
36. A fancy, super soft comforter to help take their new apartment from college level to sophisticated adult status.
Two big things I asked my mom for when I got my apartment were nice sheets and a good quality comforter. I can't even begin to explain how much that impacted my room (and my sleep!). I am now a full-blown bedding snob and expect A LOT from anything I drape on my bed. This Buffy Comforter is heaven. It's made with soft eucalyptus that resists bacteria and microbes. WIN. I will say it's a little heavy, so it may not be ideal for hot sleepers (like me) on super hot summer nights, but they'll still get great use out of it most of the year.
But the real kick about this comforter: Its filling is made with BPA-free, recycled water bottles so they can literally rest easy knowing their sleeping under a product that's helping cut down waste.
See BuzzFeed's full review for this cooling comforter.
Get it from Buffy for $130+ (available in sizes twin-California king).
37. A marbled enamel kettle for an impressive tea gift that just feels extra fancy and special. It's what they deserve.
Get it from World Market for $24.99.
38. A Deeper smart sonar that scans the water so the fishing fanatic in your life has all the information they need to make the perfect cast.
This incredibly neat gadget does it all: It scans for depth, measures casting ranges, monitors hows targets react to different presentations, and is great for shore, boat, and kayak fishing. The sonar has Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity so they have instant access to the data straight on their device.
Promising review: "As someone who almost always fishes from shore this is amazing for seeing what is below the water. I can finally see what the area I am fishing looks like beyond what I can physically see. I have compared what the Deeper shows me with a map of the lake and have found it is pretty accurate. I am still getting used to it but it is nice to see how deep the water gets and how fast it gets deep for lure selection. The map function is nice but a little problematic for fishing from shore. To make a good map you would have to cast straight out reel in then walk 5-15 feet over cast straight out and reel in. I really see it being better for a kayak or other small boat. Never the less it is an interesting function." —Pat
Get it from Amazon for $192.45.
39. A BuzzFeed Tasty AeroGarden so they can actually grow and enjoy fresh herbs year round.
You can select between four different Tasty Sprout kits: ranch, southwestern, Caprese salad, and a cocktail/mocktail kit. People, we have options!
Get it on sale from Tasty by AeroGarden for $49.99 (originally $99.99)
40. A One Line A Day journal with space for them to jot down a few sentences every day for five years. Each date lets them record all five entries on the same page, so they can see the changes in their life each year!
This is a perfect remedy for what I understand to be a universal feeling — the desire to journal, but the lack of patience, dedication, or time. But pausing to write one sentence a day? We can all handle that.
Promising review: "I adore this journal. It allows me to write down daily memories or thoughts and puts my current self in a good mood. I'm excited to run across my old notes as the years go on! I take this with me on travels in a storage bag. There's something special about writing on the plane, in a new city, on a beach, etc. — any time you just feel like you're experiencing a special moment." —Mikayla
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of this journal!
Get it from Amazon for $10.17, and see more styles of this journal here.
41. A pocket-sized wireless photo printer that'll take their smartphone and turn it into an instant camera. Their fridge will thank you, trust me.
Just connect a smart phone or tablet via Wi-Fi to print out digital pictures. The printer doesn't use any ink cartridges — instead, the 2x3ʺ sticky peel-back ZINK paper (that have dye crystals embedded in them) will be activated and create colorful pictures. They're water-resistant, tear-resistant, smudge-proof, and dry to the touch.
Promising review: "After struggling to find a birthday gift for my girlfriend as she is a minimalist and has everything she needs, I came across this and knew it would be perfect! The size is convenient and makes it easy to bring with you anywhere. It's very simple to use and the picture quality is impressive. Ordering another one for myself and my mother! Would definitely recommend, especially for anyone who scrapbooks or journals." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $88.99+ (available in four colors).
42. A set of in-sync lamps they can simply touch to light up when they're really missing their person (you). After they turn theirs on, yours will light up and you'll know they're thinking of you.
Promising review: "My friend, who lives long distance, bought me this for my birthday. At first I thought nothing of it, but then we set it up the magic happened. It has a super nice design, very good quality. It definitely brings a smile to my face every time he presses his and mine lights up." —Cyan Fish
Get it from UncommonGoods for $85/each (also available in a cool wood option).
43. A Pimple Pete game if you're stumped on what to get the funny kid who has everything. Is this cool? Ok, maybe not. But is it hilarious? 100%.
Promising review: "This game is very funny and keeps you going , my kid loves it and plays it again and again. Comes with 3 levels of pimples the first one on the left is the easiest to pull out then the middle is kinda hard and the last one on the right is the most difficult to pull out. Recommend for all families." —Cheetah
Get it from Amazon for $5.
44. A golden retriever window decal that's *almost* as good as the real thing. They can consider this the pet they've wanted, but without all the responsibility.
Promising review: "I LOVE LOVE LOVE my adorable dog! It looks adorable on my car and people constantly comment when I’m in a parking lot or smile and laugh when they drive by. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this decal, who my kids have named Murphy!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.15.
45. A Tarte lipgloss set so they have options on options for every outfit and look — and the makeup lover you know *needs* that versatility.
Promising review: "These glosses are awesome! They are sheer but tinted with just the right amount of color. I love the consistency and moisture I get from these. I keep 1 in every place (work, car, purse, and home) so I’m never without shine and color in my lips! I definitely would recommend this product...it’s a great deal!" —Jennifer C
Get a set of seven on sale from Tarte for $23 (originally $29).
46. A 1-liter beer boot, because what could make someone ~hoppier~ than a giant vessel to drink more beer out of? I don't think there's much.
Promising review: "I own two of these things and I tell you, these things kill it. They are built strong and well, easy to wash, and intimidate everyone at the party." —Nick Malone
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
47. A cozy tortilla blanket for taking their burrito game to the next level. Honestly, what more is there to say — a tortilla blanket is the best thing to exist.
Promising review: "I never write reviews but thought I should after buying this funny tortilla blanket! Very surprised. It's a lightweight blanket that's still very fluffy and super cozy. I think it's perfect. Washed it and still super soft. No pilling. It's holding up well, both in feel and in shape. The trim is sewed on well, so no problem there either. This is the BEST purchase I have ever made. I’m recommending this to everyone I know." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.80+ (available in four sizes and 10 styles).
48. A bathtub tray with compartments for bath time essentials (in order of importance): wine, books, iPads, phone, snacks, and soap. This year, give the gift of relaxation.
The side trays are adjustable to fit a variety of tub sizes.
Promising review: "Perfect gift for the bath lover, and great way to make a bath look more thoughtful and designed even when not in use. Our tub is deep and has handles that this tray fits perfectly on. The ability to slide it apart makes it easy to customize to the right width. When not in use the trays and holders are a perfect place to store bath accessories (bubble bath, candles, etc.) that keep the tub area from looking like a hoarders pile. The holder fits an iPad 12" in the vertical position, but not really horizontally, that's tough if you wanted to watch a show. It's possible to prop it up though using the grooves in the tray so overall this does the trick. It comes with removable soap/wine trays that can be reconfigured or removed entirely if your tub is not as wide." —C McA
Get it from Amazon for $39.97.
49. And! Some unicorn poo bath bombs to make their baths as bright, colorful, and magical as they are!
Get it from Firebox for $10.99.
50. A reel viewer (oh, I can feel the nostalgia now!) you can customize with YOUR OWN PHOTOS. My childhood self is screaming, and so will your childhood bestie when they see this.
Promising review: "I bought two of these to give as gifts to my mom and to my best friend. For my mom I filled the reel with pictures from her life leading up to her granddaughter being born! She absolutely loved it. My best friend recently lost her father so I made a reel in memory of him and she loved it! And it's great that once you have the viewer you can order as many reels as you want!" —Lauren
Get it from UncommonGoods for $29.95.
51. A set of watercolor planet plates you should only gift if the recipient has fully accepted that Pluto is not a planet (...Pluto is not included in this set).
These dishes are 10 inches in diameter, dishwasher safe, but *not* microwave safe.
Promising review: "I am in love!!! These plates are so cute and reasonably priced. I got the matching bowls to go with the plates and I do not regret buying them. They work well for our needs and despite not being microwavable the plates are so worth it!" —Andie
Get the eight-piece set from Amazon $39.95 or ModCloth for $39.99.
52. An absolutely gorgeous griddle (truly, who knew a griddle could feel so fancy?) featuring a bamboo base and white aluminum plate.
Get it on sale from BuzzFeed's Goodful line, exclusively at Macy's for $79.99 (originally $114.99).
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