27 Amazing Gifts That Are Actually Useful
Presents that won't end up collecting dust in a corner.
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1. A pair of platypus infusers for your grandmother who never starts (or ends) her day without a cup of Earl Grey.
Get them from Amazon for $9.99.
2. A soft pair of headphones for your cousin who never takes hers off (these will be a lot comfier than a typical pair when it comes to falling asleep at night).
Get them from Amazon for $34.53.
3. A yarn dispenser for the knitter in your life who's made you not one, not two, but THREE beautiful scarves over the years.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
4. Pencils that'll be sure to 🔥fire up🔥 your cubicle mate who always has the coolest shit on his desk.
Get them from Animi Causa for $15.99.
5. A gorgeous phone case for your friend who has a mineral collection that would rival Hank Schrader's.
Yeah, marble isn't a mineral, but here's betting that your mineral-adoring friend would *also* like this phone case.
Get it from Free People for $38.
Don't roll your eyes at me, Hank.
7. A spray-paint-shaped shaker for your boyfriend who's turned making cocktails into an ~art~.
Get it from Amazon for $20.89.
8. A color-changing, USB-charging Bluetooth speaker alarm clock that'll make getting out of bed in the morning a *slightly* less terrible affair.
Get it from Amazon for $59.95.
9. An eyebrow essentials kit for your BFF at work who spends more time maintaining her arches than you do maintaining your actual on-top-of-your-head locks.
Get it from Anthropologie for $19.95.
10. A cactus jewelry stand for your bestie with an enviable accessory collection.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
11. A kitchen counter organizer that'll make cooking utensils look like they're part of a gigantic Swiss army knife.
12. A "minimergency" kit that'll help out your roommate who tends to be clumsy (and forgetful) AF.
The set includes a deodorant towelette, stain remover, dental floss, clear nail polish, breath freshener, a mending kit with a safety pin, double-sided tape strips, and more.
Get it from Anthropologie for $21.
13. A cold-brew maker for anyone who drinks iced coffee year-round.
Get it from Amazon for $17.78.
14. A petite sticker-maker for the mom who somehow (somehow!) manages to do 4,000 things every day and still find time to put together beautiful scrapbooks.
Get it from Amazon for $6.53.
15. A ~magical~ defrosting tray for the father who isn't a big believer in the whole "patience is a virtue" thing.
It doesn't use electricity or chemicals, and it works on steaks, pork chops, chicken breasts, and more.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
16. And a microwave pasta maker for your brother who inherited your dad's "I ain't got time for that" mind frame.
It's so quick and doesn't cause noodles to get all mushy: just perfectly al dente and not stuck together.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
17. Puzzle cord keepers that'll save anyone who receives them from the dreaded cord-untangling process.
Don't let hours of their lives slip away due to earbud knots.
Get them from Anthropologie for $12.
18. An arm pillow for your cousin who is SO overworked that he needs to be able to catch a few winks whenever his schedule will allow it... even if that means on his desk.
Get it from Accessory Geeks for $16.99.
19. A miniature personal ceramic heater for anyone who's always cold.
20. A straining device for your aunt who always makes her own pasta sauce (or applesauce) from scratch.
Get it from Amazon for $55.
21. No-tie elastic laces to save everyone on your list from that loop, swoop, and pull nonsense.
Get them on Amazon for $14.99 (available in over 20 different colors).
22. A flask for golfers who need to take a few swigs to relax out there on the green.
Get it from All Modern for $33.99.
23. A wireless Bluetooth speaker for your friend who spends a lot of time hanging out at the park with his pooch.
Don't know a pug fan? These adorable speakers are also available in panda, pig, cat, mouse, and bear form.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
24. A foxy cheese grater that's as useful as it is cute.
Get it from ModCloth for $14.99.
25. A set of wear-resistant packing cubes for frequent travelers.
Get them from Amazon for $24.99 (available in seven different colors).
26. A handy headphone stand that also organizes cables and can charge up to three USB devices at once.
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
27. A dressing maker for your co-worker who actually *likes* eating desk salads.
It comes with a whisk-ball that emulsifies dressings as you shake up the bottle.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.