Posted on Nov 16, 2021

51 Gifts That’ll Probably Make Everyone Say “Ooh” When They Get Unwrapped

The best gift-givers you know have met their match.

BuzzFeed Staff

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1. Drinking Like Ladies, a compilation of 75 cocktail recipes from today's leading women bartenders, for any feminist looking to get a little ~sloshed~.

The cover: "75 modern cocktails from the world's leading femal bartender, includes toasts to extraordinary women in history"

2. A 6-in-1 rose gold curling iron with interchangeable barrels with interchangeable barrels to create tons and tons and tons of different curl patterns and hairstyles. They range from a tapered wand (.35-.7 inches) to a 1.25 inch clamped curling iron so they can customize their look!

The six barrels with the shapes of curls they create

3. A "Biscuits with the Boss" candle inspired by the best show on television, Ted Lasso. If you know someone who wishes they got a special shortbread delivery from Ted every morning, maybe this vanilla, butterscotch, and cookie-scented candle will do the trick.

The pink tin with an illustration of the pink box Ted brings the cookies in

4. A macrame hanging shelf so they can display the plants they struggle to keep alive... or their fave tchotchkes... or their prettiest beauty products... in the most stylish way possible.

The wooden shelf hanging from white macrame and a tassel underneath

5. Werewolf, a sneaky party game you need to order for your friend group ASAP — especially if you love the game Mafia. Everyone will get excited when this gets unwrapped, because now you have a sneaky + fun after-present activity!

6. A faux fur blanket with two sides — one fleece, one furry — so they can customize their heat level while cuddling. Whether you know someone who freezes in the office but still wants something chic, an interior design-aspiring college student needing to spruce up their dorm, or just the most stylish dog alive, this is a great blanket.

A reviewer's dog under the blanket, showing both sides

7. A "Bake It Happen" gift box so you can gift your sweet tooth baker friend with The New Way To Cake (a cookbook from GBBO fave Benjamina Ebuehi!), gorgeous copper and wood measuring cups, and a cute but sturdy denim apron. Will they bake you something to say thank you? I think so!

8. A Facetory sheet mask subscription box for the gift of relaxation & a little me time AND wow-I-didn't-know-my-skin-could-feel-this-good hydration.

9. Double-wall insulated rocks glasses that'll look amazing sitting out on the bar cart, keep their drink cooler (or warmer, if they use 'em for coffee) longer, and DON'T SWEAT!

10. A cozy pair of cable knit and faux fur-lined Bluetooth headphone earmuffs so you can jam out to your favorite songs while taking long winter strolls so you can feel like you're in the most dramatic part of a Hallmark holiday film masterpiece.

A model in the read headphones with a knit exterior and fluffy interior

11. Literary Listography, a twist on a reading journal that'll encourage users to create lists to document their favorite books, characters they'd want to hang out with, their favorite book stores, books that made them cry, and so much more.

12. A nonstick Avengers waffle maker for extra super breakfasts — but don't worry, the golden brown results will be much easier (and more pleasant) to chew than a vibranium shield.

A reviewer's four waffles with the symbols coming out clearly

A reviewer showing the square waffle iron with Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor pictured on top

13. A set of personalized coasters featuring your favorite person's favorite snapshots (or maybe the most embarrassing ones you can find...hehe).

A reviewer's coasters with photos inside with white borders to look like Polaroids

14. Or a customized travel photo book you can fill with images from your last trip together — then the two of you can flip through and reminisce while you start to think about your next one.

15. A Nutribullet with a full-size blender and two to-go blender cups for anyone who loves smoothies, hummus, soup, and other blended delicacies you don't need to make A TON of at a time — but hates using extra dishes. AKA every single person. Their old blender wishes it could.

16. A stylish acrylic block and set of sleek black knives, because this'll really dress up your kitchen — and the bonus is they actually are really great knives too! Reviewers swear they're the best, sharpest knives — especially for the price.

A see through knife block with knives inside

The chef's knife and two paring knives on cutting boards

17. A whiskey-infusing kit to make their very own ~autumn old fashioned~ in the comfort of their own home and without having to follow a recipe or shop for special ingredients. The pouch is filled with dehydrated orange, pears, cranberries, and apples, plus granulated maple syrup and cinnamon for the perfect balance.

18. An HP portable photo printer that'll print photos on-the-go for trendy photo-within-a-photo Instagrams or at home for easy wall décor.

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It's pocket-sized, works via Bluetooth and ready to go anywhere! AND you can edit photos before printing to make them *extra* artsy!

Promising review: "I bought this for daughter-in-law and my wife had such a fit over it, I bought one for her too. She has had it three weeks now and hasn't stopped telling me how much she loves it. Prints a very nice picture and there was nothing disappointing about the picture or the printer. We love that it has print-sensitive paper, doesn't require an ink cartridge and works by Bluetooth so a cable isn't necessary. What a little gem! Brilliant idea and product!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (also available in bundles with paper).

Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with two-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

19. A Bearaby weighted blanket if they love their current one (or even have just been wanting to try one at all) but want something that won't overheat them — and one that's so cute, they'll want to keep it on display.

20. A Van Gogh coloring book they can fill out while watching the "Vincent and the Doctor" episode of Doctor Who — they'll have to be careful not to cry onto the book while watching, they won't want the artwork to smudge.

The cover of the coloring book, in the style of one of his paintings

21. A trio of mini Pat McGrath MatteTrance lip products for makeup enthusiasts looking for luxury at a less-than-splurge price — and they come in an adorable sequin-filled bag for a fun 'n' fancy unwrapping experience.

The mini kit in a pouch with red sequins

22. A set of jumbo fizzy aromatherapy bath bombs to moisturize any bath-lover's skin and make their next soak a little more spa-like. Ahhhh, relaxation in a steamy tub o' good smells. What a way to spend an evening!

A reviewer holding a bathbomb while relaxing in a colorful bath

A reviewer's hand with a large bath bomb, and a box with the colorful bath bombs inside

23. A Yedi air fryer so they can make deliciously crunchy foods like wings, reheat fries back to their crispy perfection, dehydrate foods, and even make a whole rotisserie chicken without dealing with hot oil.

A reviewer's air fried onion rings with five stars and text "This Yedi Air Fryer Oven is by far the best I have ever used!"

24. A pearl fringe(!!) headband that made me go full 😍😍😍 when I saw it, and I know will make your hair accessory enthusiast friend do the same when they unwrap it.

A model in the headband with pearls hanging down their forehead

25. The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook, a volume filled with delicious dishes like treacle tart (Harry's favorite, duh!), Kreacher's French onion soup, and Mrs. Weasley's mince pies – all with the scenes that inspired them.

A reviewer's pie topped with the Hogwarts crest

26. A doggone cute Christmas sweatshirt they'll unwrap and immediately wear the whole rest of the day. I mean... who wouldn't??

The grey sweatshirt with a dachshund wrapped in Christmas lights and text "dachshund through the snow"

27. A minimalist filtering bottle for making refreshing cold-brewed tea anywhere they go — it also just happens to be gorgeous.

A hand pouring green tea from the bottle

28. A Star Wars-themed coding kit to teach young'uns (recommended for ages 6–900, like Yoda) how to build a sensor that responds to their movements — and use The Force of course!

29. A Hydrow rowing machine with a 22-inch touchscreen and speakers for an ~immersive~ at-home rowing experience that'll make them feel like they're...actually on a body of water. There are also guided workouts (some led by actual Olympians) — basically it's the Peloton of rowing.

A model using the rower and looking at the immersive screen

30. A foldable exercise bike that has all the basic features they need if they don't have space (and you don't have the budget) for a Peloton but want access to a quick cardio workout at home. It has a magnetic tension system to up the difficulty, and handy features on the screen so they can track their time, speed, distance, and more!

The silvery bike, with text "Men's Health editor's choice" larger seat cushion, 300 pound extended weight capacity

31. Personalized cuff links to make a great ~initial~ first impression, and make people think you shopped for them way early.

The round silver letter I initial cufflinks on a shirt cuff

32. A surprisingly soft tortilla blanket so they can wrap themself up like the couch burrito they were always meant to be.

One reviewer even gave the blanket to her nephew half-wrapped in foil so it looked like a giant burrito. HOW CUTE IS THAT?!

The blanket folded up and wrapped in foil

33. The entire extended 4K Lord of the Rings film trilogy, including almost two hours of extended movie content (plus 26 hours of bonus material) to get them obsessed — you could even say watching this once a year will become a ~hobbit~.

A photo of the tv with a super clear shot of Gandalf

34. A set of laboratory-style shot glasses to truly make drinking a science. Experimenting with different kinds of tequila? Perfect.

The four shot glasses shaped like beakers and erlenmeyer flasks

35. A pair of gorgeous mixed metal earrings, because your giftee and this beauties? A pairing written in the stars.

A model with the hematite and gold tone earrings, with a star on the lobe, and another larger star hanging from a dangle chain

36. A cozy mermaid tail blanket so they can live our their ~fantasy~, aka when someone asks them to do something, they can say, "I can't get up — does this look like the ocean to you?!"

A model in the purple tail-shaped blanket

37. An apple cider donut making kit, because these treats should NOT just be reserved for the fall.

38. A vintagey 8-in-1 entertainment center that'll do it all: play records, stream music from your phone via Bluetooth, record from vinyl, CD, or cassette directly to USB, AND play CDs, cassettes, aaaaand AM/FM radio.

The retro music system with a hinged top record player

39. Acrylic drop earrings for a statement look that won't hang heavy from their lobes. They come in tons of colors and styles so you can find the perfect pair for your most stylish friend.

The earrings, with gold wire hooks and half-moon multicolor resin hanging from them

40. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, a book packed with 100 stories about amazing women throughout history and complete with illustrations from 60 female artists.

41. A trio of spicy sauces (honey, maple syrup and gochujang sriracha) they'll want to drizzle on everything — think roasted veggies, pizza, and cocktail glass rims. Y U M.

A hand pouring the spicy honey on veggies

42. Toasty slippers with a super-cushy foam footbed they can put on the instant they're feeling a bit chilly. Brrrrrr(ger)!

A reviewer in the slippers, which are shaped like hamburgers

43. A wireless karaoke microphone that'll bring the party wherever they go — it's compatible with any smartphone or tablet and can jam for up to 10 hours on a single charge. That's a lot of "Total Eclipse of the Hearts" on repeat.

44. The Dyson's Air Wrap Complete, a splurge-worthy six-in-one hair dryer and styler that's basically like magic (if you've seen the TikToks, you know). It comes with a pre-styling dryer, two smoothing brushes, and two sizes of curling barrels — all which use hot air to dry and style their hair in one. With no damage in sight!

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I.....will never go back after using the Dyson Air Wrap. My well-documented love of the John Frieda hot air brush remains true (and for the price, it's still a great blowout brush!) but this bb is beyond next level (which it should be for over $500 hard-earned dollars). I have coarse, type 2/3 waves and curls (different curl types with basically every strand), and the attachements dry and style my hair with ease. And the curls last and last — shocking in this truly tropical summer we're having in New York this year. The curling effect that just SUCKS ON your hair is...mind-blowing. It maxes out at a non-damaging temperature, so even though your style is locked-in for days, your hair will stay healthy. After years of heavy balayage and....lots of curling iron activity, after using this and no other hot tools exclusively, my curl pattern finally is looking the best it has in a long time! Just a note though — if you have longer hair, definitely get the longer curling barrels. My hair is about mid-back, and while I *can* use the shorter ones, I'm going to upgrade soon myself!

Promising review: "I have 4b/c natural hair, and was looking to blow-dry quickly on the days when I'm bored with my coils. I wasn't sure about the curling attachments getting hot enough to style my hair, but thought if it worked, this might be worth the investment. So far I'm very impressed! Was able to blow-dry my hair in about 25 mins (a task that usually takes twice that long) and use the barrels to create some nice beachy waves. I've even used the dryer without attachments to quickly dry make-up setting spray, and nail polish. I'm pretty happy with my purchase." —Dyson Customer

Promising review: "Best thing that ever happen to me this year. Best investment I have made this year, I would use three different tools to straighten my hair after I showered and now I can quickly blow dry my and use the brush to straighten it and I only need to use my straighten for a couple of pieces that don’t straighten perfectly. I have thick hair and my hair dries in less than 30 min. And it’s so smooth and not frizzy. I love this." —jazz4545

Get it from Dyson, Sephora, or Nordstrom for $549.

Shipping info for Sephora: Standard shipping is 1-3 days, members get free 1-2 day shipping, and expedited shipping is available for an additional cost. You can also purchase online and pickup at your local store!

Shipping info for Nordstrom: Currently backordered but will ship 11/27. Items arrive in 3-8 business days, but two-day and next-day expedited shipping options are also available. You can also purchase online and pickup at your local store!

Shipping info for Dyson: Scheduled delivery and pickup available.

45. Paris Street Style, a coloring book filled with patterns, flat lays, outfits, hair styles, street scenes and more inspired by Paris and Parisian style that'll make anyone say "Ooh la la!"

46. A pair of Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones so they can work out, get a snack, or ignore text messages while listening to their favorite playlist — all without being ~tied down~.

The headphones in black with text "designed for sound. tuned for emotion"

47. Or a set of snazzy-looking and surprisingly affordable wireless Bluetooth earbuds with great sound clarity (and no background noise). These also come with a couple of sizes of buds so they can ensure a secure — and comfortable — fit.

Reviewer image of two black earbuds next to their charging case

Reviewer's gold earbuds that differentiate left and right

48. A DIY embroidery kit with three designs included so they can bring out their ~crafty~ side, one thread at a time.

A reviewer's three completed embroideries, which are all plant/flower themed

49. A luxurious double-sided shaggy faux-fur duvet set that'll transform their already amazing bed into a cloud-like paradise. It'll make it so hard to get out of bed, every day will feel like a No Bones Day (per Noodle the Pug on TikTok, of course).

the off white faux fur duvet set on a bed

50. A pair of meat-shredding claws for the barbecue or rotisserie chicken aficionado in your life. Seriously tho, do you know all the great ways you can rehash chicken?

The black claw-like shredders and a piece of meat

51. A velvety pajama set, because you shouldn't ~sleep on~ luxurious gifts that'll look like you splurged. It's like when Walter Hobbs opens Buddy's gift in Elf, but they'll actually like it.

A reviewer in the green velvet tank and shorts set with black lace

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