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    1. This spoon holder that'll save their stovetop from saucy spills. The little ravioli is made of silicone so it's easy to clean, and reviewers even use it as a teether for their little ones.

    wooden spoon on the spoon holder on an oven top
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $16.53.

    2. A stack of scratch-off notes that'll give their messages a little pizzazz. Reviewers of all ages love replacing their drab sticky notes with these fun cards.

    notes on the scratchpad that say don't be late, you are a star, and sorry I missed you
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    It comes with a wooden dowel for precise scratching.

    Get a pack of 125 from Amazon Canada for $15.67.

    3. This colander that'll help them keep their fingers safe from that hot pasta water. It'll clip right onto their pot so they won't accidentally dump half their meal in the sink.

    person pouring pasta water out of a pot of pasta using the colander and the person clipping it onto the pot
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $15.99. Also available in green.

    4. A pack of monster bag clips that'll keep your food from going stale. Reviewers say they keep their chips crunchy for months on end.

    clips on bags in a drawer
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get a pack of six from Amazon Canada for $7.49+. Available in four styles.

    5. A copy of How To Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting To Kill You, if they have a feline “friend” that always seems to be scheming. Reviewers say it's equal parts educational and hilarious, making it a great gift for the cat lover in your life.

    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get a copy from Amazon Canada for $13.35. Also available for Kindle.

    6. A set of famous painting socks that'll keep their feet warm in style. They'll make any outfit pop, whether they're an art aficionado or a casual appreciator.

    person with the starry night socks on
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get a pack of five from Amazon Canada for $14.53+. Available in three style combinations.

    7. This one-line-a-day journal that’ll take them five years to complete. Each day of the year has five slots (one for each year), so they can see exactly what they were doing and how far they've come over the last half-decade.

    the journal that says one line a day a five-year memory book
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $14.95.

    8. This sign that the bookworm in your life will definitely appreciate. It’ll make a cute addition to their bookshelf — or, if they really want to get the message across, they can hang it on their door.

    the sign on a table that says go away I'm reading
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $18.78.

    9. These measuring cups that are shaped like little chickens and an egg. They can measure six different amounts and are super easy to store, since they stack inside each other.

    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get the three pack from Amazon Canada for $19.91.

    10. This faux rock key-hider, if they're always locking themselves out. It's super discreet, so they won't have to worry about their keys falling in the wrong hands.

    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $10.99.

    11. A deck of affirmation cards that'll cheer up anyone who's been having a rough year. Reviewers love that the affirmations feature actionable ideas and activities.

    deck of cards with unicorn on the cover and two cards showing that say authenticity and beauty
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get a deck of 50 from Amazon Canada for $19.58.

    12. A set of vinyl coasters that'll protect their tabletops from ring marks and scratches while giving their space a cool, retro vibe.

    six coasters spread apart around the packaging box
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    The set comes with a bottle opener.

    Get a set of six from Amazon Canada for $16.99.

    13. This ticket stub organizer that'll store all of their favourite memories. It holds up to 80 tickets and even has a big pocket in the back for bigger mementos.

    Inside of the ticket organizer that shows / Via amazon.ca, Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.99.

    14. This privacy stamp that'll ease their mind if they're paranoid about their identity being stolen. Reviewers say it replaces the need to buy a bulky shredder to protect their most private information.

    person rolling the stamp across a piece of paper
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $13.99+. Available in four colours.

    15. These kitty wine markers that'll help them tell their glass from everyone else's (because the last thing anyone wants right now is to swap spittle).

    wine glass markers with two on two glasses of white wine and a cat peeking at them
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get a pack of six from Amazon Canada for $14.50.

    16. A tiny whisk that's the perfect size for whipping up a homemade salad dressing or preparing their eggs for breakfast. How ~eggcellent~!

    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    It's made out of stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $9.10.

    17. A handheld vacuum that'll suck up small messes like crumbs and cat hairs. Since it’s battery powered, they can store it in their car or office for quick cleanups.

    the battery compartment and the vacuum in use
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Reviewers love it for camping to easily vacuum up crumbs/sand from the tent floor. Don't forget to pick up some AA batteries.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.95. Available in three colours.

    18. A pack of bottle scrubbies made of sponge and ceramic beads that'll help them clean those hard-to-reach places in their favourite water bottle, without the use of harsh chemicals. Simply drop them in the bottle, add soap and water, and shake.

    three of the scrubbies in a bottle and one outside
    Simons / Via simons-ca.c2ukkg.net

    "The spongey exterior is very soft and light, but it's the weighted bead inside the sponge that does all the hard work. All I have to do is fill my bottles with a mixture of water and soap, pop the sponges in, and shake it like a Polaroid picture. I liked that the sponges were small enough to fit inside all my water bottles, even the ones with very narrow mouths, like my BuzzFeed one."—Kaysey Davis

    Check out Buzzfeed's full review of these water bottle sponges (it's number 21 on the list).

    Get a pack of four from Simons for $7.50.

    19. This dachshund ring holder that'll keep all of their favourite pieces safe. The velvet holder has dividers to separate and display those easy-to-lose pieces of jewellery.

    ring holder with four rings in the slots
    Simons / Via simons-ca.c2ukkg.net

    Get it from Simons for $15.

    20. This minimalistic, wave-shaped ring for the person who really misses seeing the ocean — now they’ll have a piece of it to hold onto.

    The ring on a person's hand on their middle finger
    TheHumbleRing / Via awin1.com

    Get it from TheHumbleRing on Etsy for $13.50. Available in thirteen sizes and five finishes.

    21. This iconic mug for anyone who's ever lived in Toronto and just knows this situation all too well. It's just as practical as it is hilarious and can hold up to 400ml of garbage — I mean, coffee.

    mug that looks like a garbage bin that says city of toronto with a raccoon on the rim
    MainandLocal / Via awin1.com

    Get it from MainandLocal on Etsy for $19.99.

    22. This little tea infuser guy that'll keep the tea lover in your life company. Its arms fit over the mug rim so they won't have to worry about it bobbing around and hitting them in the face.

    person holding mug with tea infuser in it
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $7.95. Available in six styles.

    23. These anti-fog wipes that'll help them actually see during the winter or with a face mask on. Each wipe can be used up to 700 (!!!) times and also removes finger prints and dust.

    a comparison of each lens on a pair of glasses one with fog and one without
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    "This is an absolute must-have for anyone who wears glasses, because we've all been struggling with fogged-up lenses whenever wear wear face masks. You just breathe on both sides of the lens and use the cloth on it for about ten seconds — your glasses will be fog-free for about 24 hours. Now I can actually see when I go outside in my mask!" —Kat Angus

    Check out Buzzfeed's full review of these wipes (it's number 1 on the list).

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $9.95. Available in multiple size packs.

    24. A defuzzer that'll shave off all the annoying little pills on their favourite sweaters. Reviewers say it makes their clothes, couches, and cushions look brand new.

    person shaving a sweater and a picture in the corner showing the before with pills
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $14.96.

    25. And lastly, this phone mount that'll make their driving experience a whole lot easier and safer. Reviewers love how easy it is to use: just slide the phone in and the sides will clip on perfectly, no matter its size.

    phone on mount that's attached on vent
    Amazon / Via amazon.ca

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $18.99.

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