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1. A pack of Crayola Globbles that'll keep 'em busy sticking, squishing, squeezing, stacking, and slinging without worrying about sticky residue on the ceiling and walls.
Promising review: "I waited over two months to write my review! My 4-year-old daughter plays with these DAILY! YES they do attract dirt and hair. HOWEVER they are so easy to rinse off it's not a big deal! We took these to a family gathering and ended up giving two away because they were SO loved! The two we gave away went to a 12-year-old and my 19-year-old brother. They discovered throwing them at the ceiling fan and watching them shoot across the room, which was pretty entertaining! None of them have busted or ripped and they are definitely NOT gentle with them! I will definitely be buying more!" —Kindle Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.27.
2. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a fast-paced card-slapping game so they can destroy their family and friends at the next game night.
Promising review: "Bought this by accident because I thought these were baby flash cards. Saw these were actually a card game and tried it with my husband and fell in love with this game. It's fun and competitive. :D" —ChocorateChippu
Get it from Amazon for $9.84.
3. A stunning claw clip for the friend who loves romantic and whimsical hair accessories.
Promising review: "These hair clips are really good quality. My hair is a couple of inches past my clavicle, about 4 inches past, and medium thickness. The clip holds it very secure. I think these clips could hold thin or thick hair. Thank you for a fabulous product." —Debra DeMattei
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 13 designs).
4. An electric candle lighter to help them light just about anything without a struggle or anxiety that they're going to burn their fingers trying to light a match. This is especially great if they have mobility issues or arthritis as it turns on with a simple switch.
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord loves hers:
"This also comes in other pretty colors, but I am especially partial to this one because I bought it for my parents (their kitchen is entirely pink and one of my favorite places on Earth), and this was SO EASY to use — not to mention super safe! I'm a big weenie about fire (lol, self-preservation) so I've always stuck to extended arm gas lighters, but this is much better for the environment (plus cuter), so I feel a lot better about using it."
Get it from Amazon for $9.89 (available in five colors).
5. A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker because reviewers swear it gives frozen fruit the texture of ice cream or sorbet. Now they can gobble up their dream flavor combinations. And it's great for folks who have dietary restrictions.
Promising review: "10 out of 5 stars. Status: Legendary! It is a true marvel of science, magically producing perfect frozen yogurt from fruit, yes that's right, magic. It blew my mind how similar it is to real ice cream. If you had placed a bowl in front of me, I dare say I would not recognize its true composition of pure fruit. I can say with confidence, this magic frozen yogurt leaves you feeling full, like you've just had a bowl of ice cream...for breakfast. Which I will admit without shame is my dream breakfast, but a breakfast I have held out on for the sheer sake of dignity, until now my friends. Furthermore, I nominate the creators of this glorious feat of engineering for the Edison Award, or an award of comparable recognition in the categories of invention and nutrition. Bravo! Yonanas inventors, Bravo! You...are...legends." —Tosh
Get it from Amazon for $38.91+ (available in five colors).
6. A collagen-coating hair treatment if they're always complaining about how their dry, damaged, and overprocessed strands could use a little TLC. This reparative five-minute hair mask will revive their mane and leave it soft, silky, and smooth.
Promising review: "My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough-looking but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." —Ellie
Get it from Amazon for $7.48.
Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it, "the miracle product I've been searching for."
7. A buildable Glimmer Glow Stick lipstick that'll magically transform into a rosy hue that's perfectly suited to their skintone thanks to pH technology.
Check out a TikTok of the Glimmer Glow lipstick in action.
Promising review: "This is such a pretty pH color lipstick, viral for a reason — it's very pretty to look at, it's not sticky at all, and the more you layer it, the darker the pink shows up. The only thing I don't like is the scent in it, I can almost taste it a bit. It's nice to have in my purse if I need a quick color while I'm out in case of sudden dinner plans or a meeting, because you can control the color saturation to how light or bold it is." —Kristina Brumbelow
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
8. Burn After Writing, a TikTok-famous guided journal so they can spend some screen-free time exploring feelings; reflecting on the past, present, and future; learning about themselves; and letting things go by engaging in thought experiments and answering incisive questions.
Promising review: "I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self love, self care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow is always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things different. You’re so much more than what’s been done to you and someone’s inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change." —Brent Helm
Get it from Amazon for $7.32.
9. A funny bookmark for the reader who's always nose deep in a very spicy enemies-to-lovers book.
Lustcraft is a small business run by Letti Lustcraft, an author of erotic romance, sex educator, feminist, and LGBTQIA+ advocate and ally.
Promising review: "This bookmark is amazing. I love the quality and the message. I got this for my sister's birthday, and it was a huge hit at the party when she opened it. My entire family was cracking up. I loved it and will have to buy one for myself ASAP." —Brittany
Get it from Lustcraft on Etsy for $3.50+ (available with or without a tassle; tassles come in nine colors).
10. A color-guessing game called Hues and Cues to spice up the next family get-together. The goal is to get other players to pick a hue (there are 480 of 'em on the board) using strategically chosen one- and two-word clues. Tricky tricky!
Some reviewers have even played this game with colorblind folks and say it works fine!
Promising review: "I love fast type board games since we play so many in the same night! HUES and CUES is perfect due it being very easy to learn yet, still exciting to play with everybody. Anyone can play instantly and yes, this game gets intense! We usually play with six players and it goes by pretty quick depending on which point tier you choose. No complaints, can be a great gift as well." —Long-Term Product Reviews by Hugh&Co.
Get it from Amazon for $20.99.
11. A half-pound Reese's Peanut Butter Cup because they're an absolute fiend for anything that involves peanut butter smothered in chocolate.
Promising review: "I ordered this for Valentine's Day for hubby because he looooooves Reese's Cups. They are his favorite candy. I was worried about freshness because while nothing is better than a fresh Reese's, nothing is worse than a stale one. However, this Reese's was fresh and delicious. The chocolate is very thick, which may or may not appeal to some, but there is a nice thick layer of the yummy peanut butter as well. Hubby enjoyed it so it's a win for me." —Tatanisha K. Howard
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
12. A dainty refillable crystal perfume dauber if you're looking for a gift that'll ~set their heart aflutter~.
Promising review: "This is a piece of art! Great workmanship. Not only is it beautiful but I love the way it has a screw on top. Any one of those choices? I don’t think you would go wrong. I feel that they would all be great for gift giving for yourself." —Lou Ann Roberts
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in six styles).
13. A pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds that'll put those brand-name headphones to shame. Reviewers say the sound quality is surprisingly good given the price tag. And the battery life is equally amazing — listen for over six hours on a single charge (and get up to 30 hours of enjoyment with the charging case).
Promising review: "I misplaced my Samsung wireless earbuds and went on Amazon looking for a replacement. Usually, I don't believe the ratings or hype, but I decided to give these a try because I really can't live without wireless earbuds. This is a real rating so listen carefully...THESE EARBUDS ARE SIMPLY THE BEST PERIOD!!! I paired these up with my Samsung phone in seconds, without reading even the quick start guide. I did glance at the packaging and I noticed that they said WATERPROOF. Again, I didn't believe it because for sub-$50 you don't usually get everything as advertised. Seeing that Sony, Bose (who I love), and Samsung are selling the same type of earbuds with less advertised features for hundreds of dollars more. Well, I decided to wear these in the shower since I purchased the Amazon extended warranty; I figured if anything goes wrong I am covered. Well I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!! They performed flawlessly — hence my long review!! I am totally satisfied with my purchase and you will be too. YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THESE EARBUDS!!!" —John TC
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors).
14. A lightweight mini crossbody pack (that can also be worn as a belt across the waist!) so they can enjoy plenty of room for their essentials in a hands-free style they'll love when they're out and about.
Promising review: "I previously purchased a black one from this company and fell in love with the quality of the material and the size of the bag. I've always been one who puts a lot of stuff in purses so I thought this would be challenging, but it was the opposite of challenging. I can fit everything I need into this bag without it looking bulky. I will say this is the closest version of the popular Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag that I have found, and the color red is your true red. I'm so happy that I plan to order the hot pink one for the summer time." —Kristi Reiser
Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in soooo many colors).
15. Or a Stanley tumbler pouch for going bag free! The mini zipper pouch is big enough to hold a credit/debit card, keys, lip balm, daily meds, and other small bits and bobs.
This is designed to fit the 40-oz Stanley Quencher cups, but it can also fit the Simple Modern cups and the 30-oz Stanley cups!
Custom Crafts by Jules is a small business based in Selma, North Carolina.
Promising review: "The pouch is absolutely gorgeous! And the perfect size to carry my lip balm and little pill case that I have to keep with me all the time." —kaismommy09
Get it from Custom Crafts by Jules on Etsy for $20+ (available in 13 colors/patterns).
16. A Kindle strap to put a stop to the little annoyances that prevent them from being fully immersed in a novel. No more dropping the e-reader on your face (ouch!) or swiping to the next page too soon because your finger accidentally brushed the screen.
Promising review: "This thing has been on my shopping list for quite sometime because I really don’t wanna spend 11 bucks for a strap, but the annoyance of trying to hold my kpw comfortably has become impossible to ignored. This strap can easily fix that problem. I don’t have to awkwardly support the kindle with my pinky finger or my palm any more, and the bracelets don’t seem to damage the bezels. The only worry is we don’t know how long before the elastic band wears out and loses hold." —Ruz0042
Get it from Amazon for $12.50.
17. A psychedelic mushroom shirt because it's a totally fun(gi!) gift they'll actually get a ton of wear out of — especially with warm summer weather approaching.
I own and love this shirt very much! The terry cloth fabric is supremely comfortable — like being wrapped in a soft towel. Come summer I know I'll reach for this long-sleeve a lot, especially if I'm going to the pool or beach. The colorful orange and blue fabric and embroidered mushrooms are definitely out of my comfort zone (for reference, my closet is almost entirely black, white, and navy), but it's surprisingly wearable and is total compliment bait.
Promising review: "At first, I didn't know if the Disco Fungi Cabana shirt was for me. Like all revolutionary, mind-altering things, I was hesitant to try. When I put it on...everything around me started to change. I saw myself and the world in a whole new way. I saw the universe. I was relaxed. I was confident. Cool. Invincible. Free to run. Free to sing. Free to dance. Free to love. It doesn't make you a different person, but like all righteous fungi, it releases your inner spirit. So, buyer beware: Take the trip only if you dare to grow to the next level. If you become a butterfly, that's on you. Purchase necessary. Oh! And of course, it fits great, feels great and is of the highest quality. I was more than impressed. Long story short, buy the cabana, take the ride." —Patrick S.
Get it from Tombolo for $136 (available in unisex sizes XXS–XXL).
18. A high-ponytail running cap with UPF 50 protection (meaning it blocks 98% of the sun's rays) if they're always lamenting how annoying it is to not be able to wear a baseball cap with their high pony. Well not anymore! They can enjoy some shade from the sun while maintaining a high or mid ponytail thanks to the open back design of this cap.
Check out a TikTok of the Vimhue running hats in action.
Vimhue is an Arizona-based, woman-owned small business that specializes in uniquely engineered running hats.
Promising review: "Love this hat so much! I already ordered another one in a different color for myself and one for a friend! I live in Texas near the Gulf and it’s summer — really humid and really hot. I walk 3 to 4 miles outside most days and I’d been wishing for a hat that allowed for a high ponytail so I could keep my hair off my neck to not get as hot/sweaty. Decided to Google it and found this and was thrilled! The X straps are easy to adjust and it fits great and is breathable. And it’s super cute!" —mlp06h
Get it from Vimhue on Etsy for $29 (available in 25 colors and multiple styles).
19. And on the topic of sun and warm weather, a wide-leg pants and matching blouse set that'll be the only thing they wanna wear on their upcoming tropical vacay.
Promising review: "I was amazed with this outfit. I bought it very last minute for a 6-day family cruise trip…and oh boy do I wish I would have bought more in different colors. The fit was just as I imagined it. The material, the fit, comfort. Easy to dress up or dress down. 20/10 would recommend and will definitely be buying more." —Ralf and Jacky Artigas
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in women's sizes XS–4XL Plus and 17 colors).
20. A set of rainbow wineglasses a regular old glass of TJ's merlot feels oh so fancy.
Promising review: "My boyfriend got these for me for my birthday and I am obsessed with them. The only wine glasses we use! The colors absolutely mesmerized us both when I opened the packaged…felt like we were looking at a rainbow. They are beautiful to say the least." —bai
Get a set of six from Amazon for $69.95 (available in two other styles).
21. A reparative K-beauty snail mucin essence for restocking their skincare face! And if they're interested in Asian beauty products but aren't sure where to start, this is a good place! It's designed to help rejuvenate skin, lighten hyperpigmentation, and prep the skin so it's ready to drink up all the benefits of a moisturizer.
Promising review: "This stuff is incredible. I have suffered from minor acne for almost two years and I finally realized the products I was using were far too harsh for my dry, sensitive skin. After using gentle products and eventually moving onto K beauty, I found this to lighten all the scarring from the years of picking at my breakouts. My scarring is still a bit noticeable but it was gotten tremendously better thanks to this product and this product alone." —Marc
Get it from Amazon for $22.86.
22. A set of checkered cosmetic bags (can confirm these are the ones you saw on TikTok) to keep their very expensive creams and serums from leaking in their gym bag *or* holding all their super cute pens, pencils, and markers.
Promising review: "Bought these so I wouldn't have to sift through my tote bag anymore. These make things easier, efficient and I don't have to deal with the anxiety over whether or not I've misplaced or lost anything. I don't use them for cosmetics, but still helpful nonetheless." —Kristen
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.83+ (available in nine styles).
23. A massage gun because it'll pound out aching muscles, cramps, and hard-to-reach knots to deliver sweet relief post workout.
Promising review: "I was looking for something to deal with my chronic and debilitating sciatic nerve pain. I saw someone use a similar device at my gym and decided to give it a shot. It has been short of a miracle. I have been using it daily after work when I am most stressed and along with gentle stretches, it has helped SO much. This one was fairly priced, the size is perfect for me to carry it in my bag after long car rides, and there are different speeds, which I also like. I'm really happy with it. My husband is too." —Eileen Fuentes
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
24. Box N Paint, a paint-storage system if they love painting outside of the house but hate lugging around their entire collection of oil paints. This genius organizer has 10 compartments so they can squirt a dollop of whatever shades they think they'll need, and it'll keep the colors separated.
Boston Artwork Store is a small business run by a husband and wife from Albania, Klarens Karanxha and Nensi Bregu Karanxha.
Promising review: "It arrived so quickly and I immediately filled it with paint. I love it! So excited to have something that is easy to take back and forth from my home studio to class. Genius device!" —Bree
Get it from Boston Artwork Store on Etsy for $35+ (available in two sizes).
25. A National Geographic geode kit that'll make for a ~smashing~ gift. Now hand me those goggles, please!
It comes with 10 geodes of varying sizes as well as goggles and a display stand.
Promising review: "My 9-year-old niece gets these every year for Christmas. It is a new gift every time! She loves to put on safety glasses and swing that hammer! The geodes are always beautiful. She also loves the element of surprise! This is a wonderful gift that will engage even kids who are not into the sciences. Every year she takes pieces in to share with her class. She also loves to give pieces away as little gifts or mementos. Nat Geo never disappoints!" —Kristin D.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
26. A darling ceramic daisy mug so you can make their morning caffeine taste a little bit sweeter.
Eniko Kovacs is an eponymous small business based in the UK.
Promising review: "THE QUALITY OF THESE IS UNREAL. They are the most beautiful mug ever and I love it! They are so unique and my personal favorite is how they are shaped almost into a water canister. These mugs are made of high quality and I always get compliments on them." —Anna Sabey
Get it from Eniko Kovacs on Etsy for $32.98.
27. And a latte art pen for transforming a coffee, hot chocolate, or steamed milk into drinkable art with cinnamon, coffee grounds, cocoa powder or sugar.
Promising review: "This gadget was a cheap, fun stocking stuffer for anyone who makes lattes, hot cocoa, or steamed milk. It's cute to write names and draw designs on top. We used cinnamon or cocoa powder." —Casey Kiley
Get it from Amazon for $6.20.
28. A vegan leather saddle bag to instantly zhuzh up their outfit without sacrificing storage space or versatility. Reviewers rave about how roomy it is, and it can be worn on the shoulder or across the body. This bad boy's about to ~giddy up~ into your cart.
JW Pei is an Asian- and family-owned brand with minimalist accessory designs that are made with sustainable vegan materials.
Promising review: "Love it so much had to get it in three colors! I got black croc, brown croc, and the beige croc. They’re all so pretty and I use them as my everyday purse. The thing I like most about these are the size. I bought a similar style purse and it was way too small and I had to return it. But this holds my wallet, phone, lipglosses, and everything else I need to carry. Super good quality too and I love the thick strap; it’s more comfortable and doesn’t fall off your shoulder. Overall I think they’re worth the price tag." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $78.99 (available in five colors).
29. A pair of perfectly slouchy and super stylish Levi's 501 '90s jeans because "I saw Hailey Bieber wearing [these jeans], so I bought [these jeans]" is something they would probably say.
Get it from Levi's for $98+ (available in women's sizes 23–34, two lengths, and eight washes).
You explaining to your friend how you knew *exactly* what to get them:
