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You know, gifts that *won't* end up buried somewhere in the garage, never to be used or seen again.
I gifted one of these to my boyfriend years ago and he still carries it around daily. Prior to that, he'd have to lug around this huge leather wallet (like, it was a BRICK) that was stuffed to the brim with useless receipts and business cards. Now he has everything he needs in this sleek cardholder.
It can hold up to 12 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 for $79 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "My mom has had back pain since she was in her thirties. This device helped relieve her pain from a long day of work. It also heats up which will also help the pain relief. Even though this can be used for only back and neck, it is still a very good product for anyone who has issues with their backs. The value you get from this $20 machine is much more satisfying than someone doing massage on your back. My mother is very happy with this product and I had a great back massage session with it too. Definitely worth the price." —Evan Liu
Get it from Amazon for $49.95.
Only compatible with iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XR, XS Max, XS, X, 8, 8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S20, S10, S9, S8, Note 10, and Note 9.
Promising review: "Works with Otterbox Defender case! I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 with an Otterbox Defender case. I didn't want to have to take my case off as this charger would be primarily used when I'm at work. I opted to stream music from my phone instead of buying and bringing a radio to my office, and I was using a standard charger but getting annoyed when I would have to leave my office and want to take my phone with me. I was so happy that I ordered one for my home as well!" —Karissa T.
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
It has a large front awning for dry tent entry, rain fly, zippered windows, mesh roof vents, gear loft, and carry bag.
Promising reviews: "This tent is perfect! I have used it in beautiful weather and during downpours (before additional waterproofing) and I have been comfortable and slept soundly the whole time. It takes me about 15-20 minutes to set it up alone, and even less time when I have help. The screened area was a nice bonus on my most recent trip, as we were beach camping in March. It gave us a good spot to brush off sand and mud before going into the main area. It was a little chilly because it is so tall and the back side is open, but my golden retriever and I were prepared for 40s and rain and we brought extra blankets. Overall, I do not regret this purchase and I am so happy I bought it!" —Jessie
Get it from Amazon for $158.99+ (available in a six-person and eight-person size).
Promising review: "I am a camper/traveler. This is the best kit! We got as a gift and have used it just about every month sinse. It has a great little cutting board, spatula and serving spoon and a great set of utensles. We keep it in our van and we love it!" —Lisalynn
Get it from REI for $54.95.
Promising review: "I've bought one of these for myself, my parents, and my friends. I'm not kidding. You may think I'm just some made up spam account, but I honestly have bought multiple Squatty Potties. Not to get too graphic, but when I'm doing my business I'll think almost nothing came out based on the amount of pushing I did. I'll turn around and the bowl is full. I've never seen so much come out of me so easily before. As long as you are also getting an appropriate amount of fiber in your diet, this will work better than sitting on the toilet normally. I almost don't want to use a toilet for number two unless there's a Squatty Potty." —Ludlum
Read one BuzzFeeder's full review on the infamous Squatty Potty.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Promising review: "I bought this for my dad for his birthday. He loves getting creative with his grill set, so the kabob set was what he needed. It's an easy item to use and all you have to do is cut up the meat or vegetables and set them in the kabob basket — no sticks needed. Since you can reuse these, there's no need to get those wooden sticks and throw them out after one use." —Gift Giver
Get a set of two from Uncommon Goods for $17 (also available in set of four).
Promising Review: "Saw this on a Food Network show and decided to try! LOVE IT! Great honey taste with just a bit of heat at the end. My husband loves 'hot' foods and even grows his own peppers to put on anything. He really likes this on his French toast and I like it with peanut butter. However, I just made baked beans and added a tablespoon of Mike's Hot in addition to the brown sugar (reduced amount) and they were the BEST baked beans ever!" —Ritakc
And check out our full review of Mike's Hot Honey — yes, we really love it that much.
Get it from Amazon for $8.48.
Promising review: "Bought this to replace a Delta rain shower that cost three times as much. This is so much better and truly feels luxurious! I bought a 16-inch extender pipe to get the shower head far enough away from the wall as it's a large, 12-inch square. Once we installed it and started using it, however, we felt very guilty with the torrents of water coming out of it as we want to be socially responsible with our water use! So we got this shut off valve and set the lever to where to we felt comfortable with the water flow, and since then it's been set it once and forget it! We liked this setup so much we bought another set of all three parts for our other home too!" —SamMo
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two sizes and shapes).
Promising review: "I have used these gloves to pull a cookie tray out of the oven, and to turn my 13 lb Thanksgiving turkey over while I cooked it on my gas grill.There are no "hot spots" to burn the skin and I appreciate the long cuffs. Perfect as a gift for cooks, bakers, and grill masters." —Shelly
Get them from The Grommet for $26 or Amazon for $29.95+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
The trial set comes with face wash, morning face cream, repairing night cream, and nourishing eye cream that he can customize through a simple diagnostic quiz.
Promising review: "This product kept my skin feeling hydrated throughout the day without feeling like it was overly oily or greasy. For being fragrance-free, I enjoy the subtle scent of the cream and it is nice that Geologie is focused on only including the necessary ingredients for my regimen." —Tyler D.
Get a 30-day trial set from Geologie for $37.
There — and I cannot stress this enough — are VERY little skincare products out there made specifically for tattoos, so this INK sunscreen stick (and their entire collection) is an actual godsend. I regularly use their tattoo brightener and it's like food for my tattoos: It's nourishing, hydrating, and my tattoos truly look like they were just inked — especially my hummingbird (pictured) that features fine lines.
If your dad has any tattoos and spends time in the sun, this is a must-have.
Get it from INK for $14.95+ (available in two sizes or different gift sets).
Promising review: "The purchase was exceptional. There weren't enough stars to properly rate the robe. The fabric is soft and has a silk/satin feel to the touch. I love the length, the color, the ease in care. I've also worn in cold and tropical weather — it works in both. I'm hoping that Brooks Brothers comes up with another color. The quality and value far exceed the cost. Yes, a robe for royalty." —FL Hawaii
Get it from Brooks Brothers for $82.60 (originally $118; available in sizes S-XXL).
Get a pair from Eye Buy Direct starting at $25.
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Promising review: "Of all the things I have bought that I didn't need, this is one of my favorites. Beer is hard to get out of the cardboard carrier in the top of my fridge. While just taking them out and sitting them on the shelf would have solved this problem as well, this solution is more fun. They float and technically it does make a tiny bit of extra space under the beer for small thinks like cheese or something." —AbbyValentine
Get two magnet strips (holds a six pack) from Amazon for $29.99.
Promising review: "Been years since I had one can say I'm very happy perfect for a trip I'm going on to the mountains. Same Levis quality that I've know for over 50 years, I don't wear jeans or denim from anywhere else!" —frank
Get it from Levi's for $62.65+ (available in sizes XS-3XL and six washes).
Promising review: "These bowls are SO fantastic. My husband loves a bowl of cereal in the morning and this one is perfect to carry around while he's helping the kiddos get their breakfast, too! I love them for a good bowl of soup on the couch. They're really, really great. Super comfortable in your hand, beautiful to look at in the cabinet, and awesome for everyday use." —J in NC
Get a set of two from Uncommon Goods for $38.
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 $32.95.
Promising review: "With the addition of Boveda humidity packs, this brilliant and versatile humidifier is my new favorite. I re-calibrated my hydrometer and popped it in this with a Boveda 69% humidity pack and it is spot-on. My temperature is pretty solid in the space where I keep my cigars and I have not seen any major swings in humidity. It's simple, useful, and a fantastic investment for keeping several cigars 'at the ready'." —bearto
Get it from Amazon for $16.96.
And once he uploads the images, he can just erase the pages and reuse them.
Promising review: "OMG!!! This device is so cool. It works beautifully. The scanning as well as the syncing capabilities are awesome. I have it scanned and synced to my Microsoft Note account. Writing with the pen is smooth and the paper feels like paper. The use of the wet cloth to erase works exactly like they said it does. I wish I had this product while in college. It is worth every penny." —Tulla Bell
Get it from Amazon for $24.98+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
Promising review: "I looked at a ton of different hammocks, but finally decided on this one for my fiancé and I because of the higher weight limit. I'm about 140 lbs. and he's somewhere around 230 lbs. We sat in this, with our 60 lb. dog, without any sort of problem. We found, for us, it was the most comfortable to use it as a swing — to sit with our backs on one side and our feet dangling out of the other. We will definitely take it on all of our camping trips. For the price, I'm incredibly impressed." —Sarah Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two colors).
I got this for my dad for his birthday and he always calls me after dinner to tell me he used one of these spices. It's honestly the sweetest. And if you aren't sold on this one in particular, there are other spice sets available: Hot and spicy, seasoned sea salts, all-star BBQ, keto grilling, smoked, and maple southwest. *Starts drooling.*
Promising review: "I was so impressed when I used these for the first time. Every seasoning has an awesome, unique flavor! I'm already addicted to grill master and citrus pepper, and I've been using them on EVERYTHING since I first opened them. Super delicious and really versatile — just don't hesitate on this one!" —Carly D
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in six flavor sets).
Promising review: "Best umbrella I've ever had. I bought it after looking online for one that wouldn't fall apart at the first gust of wind in a rainstorm. After using it several times in a huge rainstorm with heavy winds, it seems to be indestructible. The strong wind will flip the umbrella inside out, but it quickly flips back and shows no sign of being worse for wear. I plan to buy several more so I can be sure to have one for my home, office, and car." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.95.
Promising review: "I love this caddy. It fits snugly between the mattresses and has never fallen out. I put my Kindle and iPod with ear buds in there, so I can easily find them without knocking things over on the bedside table. It's sturdy, and seems to be lasting well in the six months or so that I have used it - still looks like the day I got it. Great purchase!" —KB
Get it from Amazon for $22.50.
Promising review: "I'm doing home remodeling and need to take a lot of measurements. This feels a *lot* more accurate than my current tape because I'm not having to squint or crane my head around things to take a reading, bold and clear display with feet, inches, fractions. Instant conversion between units is handy. I like the centering function too — one button gives you the 'half' distance of the measurement — very useful feature for picture hanging. Every home contractor I've had over that sees this in action wants one like it." —Mark Terrano
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in three colors).
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