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43 Gifts To Make Them Feel Like A Real Life Inspector Gadget

Go-go gadget immersion blender, bubble maker, lightsaber chopsticks...you get the idea.

What a year! The holidays are finally here! And while we’re doing our best to make sure the products we feature will arrive in time, shipping times are especially tricky this year, so we suggest shopping as early as you can.

Stock and shipping times can vary depending on where you live, which product you purchase, and more. So order earlier than you think you need to and be sure to double-check the retailers’ websites for shipping information to ensure that your gift will arrive in time for when you need it.

1. A space pen that can write underwater, in extreme temperatures, in zero gravity, and at any angle — even upside down! This stocking stuffer is totally the ~write~ way to go, if I do say so myself.

The metal and rainbow-colored pen displayed on a table

2. A clever Samsung Frame for those who don't want quality wall space taken over by a big blank screen. With this, you'll be giving them a luxury television *and* a museumworthy piece of art at the same time.

3. A Bissell SpinWave Pet Robot with an interchangeable mop and vacuum — the type A in your life is gonna be ~floored~ that you actually got them something they will use. The confetti bomb last year wasn't as big a hit as you had hoped.

4. A nitro cold brew maker sure to make them espres-so excited about their daily cup (or, um, cups) of coffee.

Stainless steel cold brew maker with curved spout

5. A magnetic mask full of antioxidants and MAGIC. Even if your beloved seems to have every kind of lotion and potion around, this gift is gonna add some futuristic fun to their skincare routine.

6. An Echo Auto so they can have Alexa *in their car* letting them play music, check the news, add notes to their to-do lists, make calls, and more — all while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

People in a car saying "Alexa, start my Road Trip playlist"

7. A rechargeable LED dog collar for the friends who named their dog "Rocket" for a reason. With this on, walks around the neighborhood at night won't turn into an endless game of hide-and-seek.

8. A Vitamix immersion blender because soup season is upon us aaaand if you give this to the home chef in your life you MIGHT get some sensational dinners from it. Just be sure to help with the prep work.

Person using blender to make an iced drink inside a glass jar

9. A pair of aerating wineglasses — they're really and truly gonna improve the taste of the cheap wine you and your BFF gulp down on all your The Bachelorette viewing nights.

10. A pair of long-distance touch bracelets you can pair with Bluetooth so they'll light up when touched, to let your long-distance love know you're thinking of them in a way that'll totally brighten their day.

Two models with the black bracelets on their wrists

11. A portable mini projector with LED lights that can provide a 1080p full HD "screen" wherever the heck your movie enthusiast decides it's time to throw on Moana.

12. A 10-motor massage mat — the lumbar area heats up to 140 degrees in less than eight minutes and it has three vibration intensity levels to choose from. This is the perfect gadget to get anyone who thinks you're a (lovable) pain in the neck.

Person laying on padded massage mat that's slightly larger than a yoga mat. It has a connected remote.

13. A Revlon hot-air brush designed with open-ended vents for optimum air flow, taking wet, tangled, frizzy hair and turning it into a shiny, salon-style blowout in mere minutes.

14. A teaching alarm clock to help your children know when they're allowed to leave their room, giving you slightly more shut-eye in the a.m. Update the settings to your family's schedule and this lil' helper will light up when the kids are allowed to get up and out of bed.

alarm clocks that say "I glow green when it's ok to wake!"

15. A Cuisinart food processor is gonna ~cut~ their prep time in half...and then in half again! No longer will chopping onions spring tears from their eyes...they can throw that edible bulb in the processor! They may still end up crying, but with joy.

16. A pocket-sized Tile Mate — using their smartphone, this tracker "rings" to help find where they last left their purse, keys, wallet...basically whatever they hook it to! I can't even remember where I've left my coffee most days. Time to buy this.

Trinket dish with Tile hooked on set of keys

17. An Airfly wireless transmitter that'll connect their AirPods (or any wireless headphones) to things like airplane seats, no Bluetooth needed!!

18. An adjustable lamp that sits, stays, and is sure to make them smile when the day feels ~ruff~.

Wooden lamp with legs, a tail, and a square lamp head

19. A coffee table from BloomingTables for buds who love botanicals. I own this and I have never, in all my years, had a piece of furniture receive so much attention. People go wild over this thing!

20. A DIY neon-style sign kit with up to 9 feet of bendable light-up wire that'll be a ~bright~ spot on Christmas day when no one else figures out what to get the teenage "baby" of the family. YOU solved that problem. Good on ya!

21. Or a classic Tamagotchi so you can show them why it is that you can't figure out TikTok. THIS is the entertainment tech we had back in the day, and we loved it! ...And killed it. Often.

a reviewer's white tamagotchi case with red hearts and red buttons

22. A Stealth core trainer that's really and truly gonna be a hit with siblings who love exercise. This video game balancing board is gonna be their favorite entertainment when they're lying around and looking for something to do.

23. A Big Dig Sandbox Digger Excavator Crane — with this toy, their unfinished backyard is about to become THE neighborhood playdate spot.

24. A nostalgic Apple Watch stand for folks who aren't playing games when it comes to keeping their watch in working order. Even when off of their wrist, you know they want it center stage.

The Apple Watch stand designed to look like the old Game Boy

25. A diamond neck roller — a spiffy beauty tool that'll keep them on a ~roll~ with their new beauty routine. Throw all those splurge-worthy skincare bits in my stocking, thanks.

26. An Omigo bidet toilet seat is sure to make them feel like they're sitting in the lap of luxury. I know from experience!

27. An AeroGarden that'll be a foolproof way to grow fresh herbs outside of a garden and inside their fifth-floor walk-up.

28. A solar-powered charging bank to give avid hikers who love going on outdoor adventures almost as much as they love posting about them on Instagram.

29. A handheld frother to save them a bundle when they stop spending their hard-earned money at coffee shops and can enjoy their favorite frothy brew from the comfort of their kitchen counter instead.

30. An Apple Magic Keyboard designed with quick scrolling, document navigation, full-sized arrows, and increased stability in the keys, so they'll be able to work (and, more importantly, game) with ease.

Keyboard beside reviewer's laptop

31. An adjustable baby carriage that's gonna help your younger sibling see that strolling around with a colicky newborn, fidgety baby, and active toddler can still be a walk in the park. Um, sort of.

32. A 3D-effect essential-oil-diffusing LED light that's waterless and changes into seven different colors, so you know it'll go with their decor (no matter what they've done to their place lately).

33. A runaway alarm clock — it plays music and runs around the bedroom until someone grabs it. This thing is sure to have your kid up and ~on a roll~ in plenty of time to get ready for school.

34. An electric bubble massage mat that's waterproof and has a built-in heater for some truly spa-level soaks. It even has an aroma clip for essential-oil aromatherapy!

35. A genius tofu press so they can efficiently drain tofu to get the perfect texture and taste, mess not included.

Tofu being pressed inside plastic container

36. An LED floor lamp they can rotate and manipulate to create completely different lighting in their home...sign me up for 12!

37. A toilet light for giving their porcelain throne a subtle glow, letting them use the bathroom in the middle of the night without turning on the overhead lights and blinding themselves.

Closed toilet seat glowing from the inside in a dark bathroom

38. An embossing kit that'll prove to the naysayers that crafting is ~hot~.

39. Or a pair of lightsaber chopsticks any lifelong Star Wars fan would Jedi for, no matter how grown up they may seem.

40. A genuinely lovely towel warmer that'll look fancy in their bathroom *and* provide them with that fresh-outta-the-dryer feel every time they pull a towel out and wrap it around their body!

Person pulling towels out of upright towel warmer

41. A salt shooter you can give someone who would love nothing more than 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.

42. A pair of horizontal reading glasses they're gonna love when they get home at the end of an exhausting day and have the ability to read or watch TV without even exerting the effort it takes to sit up.

Person reading while laying flat by using the reading glasses

43. And finally, a titanium utility ring with files, saws, screws, pliers, and more. Give this to your S.O. and you — much like this piece — are sure to be wrapped around their little (ring) finger.

Me, wondering how to convince my husband I need horizontal reading glasses for Christmas:

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