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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.
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1. A screaming goat because it accurately portrays their mood 99% of the time. It sits on a tree stump and shrieks whenever you touch it, and all I can say is "same."
2. A Jeopardy 2022 daily calendar (RIP Alex Trebek) for testing your trivia-loving giftee's knowledge (and yours too!). Alex, what is "the best gift ever?"
3. A Lego movie activity kit if they've watched every episode of Lego Masters and want to put their Lego-building skills to the test. This movie-making kit also challenges their story-building skills while introducing them to the world of stop motion animation.
4. The new AirPods Pro for Dad, who is constantly on work calls and who swears you're breathing too loud even though you're in the other room. These'll block out the distracting noise of roommates, nearby construction, downstairs neighbors, and more with active noise cancellation. And there's transparency mode when he wants to still be able to hear what's going on around him — like when Mom screams that it's time for dinner.
5. A bubbling clay mask if you want to give both a fun *and* effective gift. Reviewers say it de-gunks their pores and blackheads without stripping the skin. And the foaming action will make it incredibly satisfying for them to use!
6. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a fast-paced card-slapping game so they can destroy their family and friends at the next game night.
7. A National Geographic geode kit that'll make for a ~smashing~ gift. Now hand me those goggles, please!
8. A dog DNA kit because your animal-loving aunt has always wanted to know exactly what kind of dog their beloved rescue mutt is.
9. A Baby Yoda Bluetooth speaker with a built-in strap so the Force (and the beats) are always with them.
10. Or a pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks that'll bring that spicy tuna roll from their plate to their mouth with all the skill of a Jedi. Buy this, you must! "My favorite gift, this is!" they'll say.
11. Grande Cosmetics GrandeLash-MD to give them the look of lash extensions without the hassle of having to make appointments for fill-ins. It's stuffed with amino acids, peptides, and vitamins that may make their lashes look longer and thicker.
12. A Chi automatic curling iron, because they deserve perfect curls in mere minutes. All they'll need to do is insert hair into the chamber and the curler will automatically wrap it around the heated rod. Then, a beep will alert them that the curl has set. The best part: The barrel protects their fingers from getting burned.
13. A very practical rechargeable hand warmer if they have perpetually cold hands. This itty-bitty bb is deceptively powerful and can reach 131 degrees Fahrenheit.
14. A splurge-worthy tube of Stila mascara so they'll basically never have to deal with formulas that flake, fade, or streak. Go ahead and gift it to even your pickiest beauty-obsessed friend.
15. A Revlon hot-air brush that'll gift them a magical tool that creates a shiny, salonworthy blowout in minutes. The brush has special vents that allow air to flow so hair dries faster. Plus, it's quicker than using a dryer and then a flat iron or curling iron, which equals less heat damage.
16. Or an InStyler Glossie to shorten the straightening process for folks with thick, coily hair. The paddle offers more surface area for your strands, meaning it needs fewer passes to straighten.
17. A pair of fleece-lined joggers if they're always freezing cold. The plush and oh so cozy lining will keep their legs nice and toasty this winter.
18. Pixicade — a mobile game maker to transform their drawings into animated games they can play on a phone or tablet. Yep, you read that right. All they need to do is draw, snap a pic, and a playable animated version will come to life.
19. A set of 150 questions because they're inspired by the Love Language test and designed to deepen your connection, even if you and your S.O. have been together ~five-ever~.
20. A bottle of wine drops if they've found a red that pairs perfectly with a global pandemic but want to potentially prevent the post-drinking headache. A few drops is supposed to remove the tannins and sulfates that may cause the head throbs.
21. A skin spatula for the person with a 20-step skincare routine. It'll help remove blackheads and de-gunk pores using high-frequency vibrations. This can also help skincare absorb better since pores won't be blocked with debris.
22. A Madewell leather tote so they can schlep their stuff in style. This roomy bag has space for their ginormous water bottle, a dozen snack options, their laptop, wallet, several face masks, their phone, an umbrella, and more.
23. A silk scarf that'll let Mom channel her inner Grace Kelly.
24. Mario Party Superstars to secretly get yourself a gift too. Use multiplayer mode (up to four players) and race your friends and family to collect the most stars. And with Superstars, you can play using five classic boards from the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games.
25. A TikTok-famous 1,000-piece puzzle from The Magic Puzzle Company because there's more to it than meets the eye! Not only is the illustration so beautiful that they'll probably glue and frame their puzzle when it's completed, but it also features 50 Easter eggs throughout *and* a magical twist that reveals itself once the puzzle is finished.
26. A tube of Glossier Balm Dotcom so they can finally see what all the hype is about. This moisturizing lip treatment is made with castor oil, lanolin, and beeswax to lock in moisture and create a protective barrier.
27. A gift card to The Adventure Challenge so your favorite couple can add some spontaneity to their relationship with a book of scratch-off dates. Each activity is a surprise until you scratch it off. You'll also get an instant camera so you can snap a pic of all the fun you have during each challenge.
28. A soft muslin blanket to keep you both warm and cozy while cuddling without causing you to soak your sheets with sweat.
29. A Sasquatch candle for the cryptid-obsessed cousin who is adamant that they've seen Bigfoot. While no one knows for sure if your cousin is telling the truth, it has been confirmed that they'll think of you as the best gift giver ever.
30. A ranch dressing ornament if the the recipient said, "IDK, something whimsical and totally impractical," when you asked what they wanted this year. Isn't that what the holidays are for anyway?
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