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    20 Actually Useful Gift Ideas To Give You A Head Start On Holiday Shopping

    Get 'er done early!

    1. A bag clip that’ll hook onto practically any surface. That means they'll no longer have to put their purse down on any icky public bathroom floors.

    2. A manual massager that'll help them knead those hard-to-reach places like their achy-breaky back. It has six nodes that'll help them target every muscle from head to toe.

    two people back to back holding the massager

    3. A measuring set that'll help them tackle any recipe they're planning on whipping up. All the pieces nest perfectly inside each other, making them supa-dupa easy to store.

    the measuring cups and spoons with ingredients like flour and eggs

    4. An ultrasonic fruit and vegetable cleaning device that'll purify their produce. Reviewers say after seeing the stuff that came off their food (🤮), they're never not using it again.

    the device in a pot of water with veggies in it

    5. A portable charger that can flip up into a stand so they can still watch YouTube videos while they're charging their phone. It also has a USB-C outlet, so they can charge a second device at the same time.

    6. A trio of candle accessories for the friend who always has a flame flickering. It'll help them light and put them out properly, so the wick doesn't crackle everywhere and get soot on their expensive Diptyques.

    the clippers, flame snuffer, and wick pick

    7. A set of TikTok-trending ripple glasses that'll make their iced coffees a latte more fun (lol, get it?). They'll also be able to serve up some ~aesthetic~ cocktails in them.

    the three glasses with various drinks like cocktails and coffee

    8. A Revlon One-Step Root Booster brush that's low-key a dupe for the Dyson Airwrap round brush attachment (if the latter is a tad out of your gift-giving budget).

    May holding the brush

    9. A baby carrier that the new parent in your life will be thankful for. Reviewers say it take tons of strain off and love that it doubles as a bag, so they can carry around all their necessities hands-free.

    person and a baby on the waist carrier

    10. A reusable jewellery polishing cloth that'll restore their silver trinkets to their former glory. One side cleans and the other polishes, so their treasures will really ✨sparkle✨ like new when they're done wiping them down.

    the cloth with the packaging and a silver bracelet

    11. A portable Crock-Pot to save them from a long wait in the communal microwave line once 12 p.m. hits. They can just plug it in when they sit down at their desk and their meal will be piping-hot by lunch.

    the crock-pot on a desk next to office supplies

    12. A pair of cooking cheat sheets that'll remind them how long to cook everything from chicken to french fries if their oven hasn't been touched since they got an air fryer. They're magnetic, so they can stick them right on the machine or their fridge.

    the cheat sheet attached to the side of an air fryer with a chicken in it

    13. A mug warmer that'll keep their coffee or tea from going cold if it always takes them an eternity to finish it. They can even use it to keep a cup of soup warm.

    a mug on the warmer next to a computer and glasses

    14. And a soup cube tray for the leftover lover (or keen meal prepper) so they'll always have a perfect portion of soup or sauce ready to go. The tight sealing lid will keep their freezer from smelling and help them stack stuff on top.

    the freezer cubes with sauce in them and noodles next to it

    15. A portable monitor for the digital nomad or on-the-go gamer who could use some extra screen space. It connects directly via USB-C or mini HDMI cables (which are included), has speakers, a headphone audio port, and a settings switch all built right in.

    person playing a video game with their console connected to the screen

    16. A bundle of Stasher bags for the constant snacker who goes through Ziplocs like nobody's business. They seal completely shut and they're dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-friendly, so they can kiss their Tupperware goodbye.

    the bags with pretzels and cookes in them

    17. A cooling hat for the person who's always suffering from headaches that no amount of Tylenol seems to help with. They can just grab it straight out of the freezer and slip it on when the pounding starts.

    person laying on a pillow with the beanie on their head

    18. A sleek charging station that'll keep all their Apple devices organized and their desk free from cables. It'll also help them find all of their gadgets, since they'll all be docked in one place.

    a phone, pair of airpods and a watch in the charger

    19. A pack of tracker tags that'll help them find their lost belongings. They come with a remote that'll sound their alarms and flash their lights from up to 98 feet away.

    the tags on different devices

    20. And lastly, a set of self-watering planters if their greenery is always looking a little sad and droopy. The cotton rope sucks moisture up into the pot when plants are thirsty, so they'll stay thriving even if your pal forgets to water them.

    the six pots filled with flowers on a plant stand outside

    Them after opening these gifts:

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