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Because God has a sense of humor, I — a person who just loves stuff, and whose love language is gifts — am surrounded by a lot of practical people who just don't, like, care about presents. (?????) I used to find this frustrating, but over time I've found ways to give them gifts that surprise and delight them.
Here are some of my faves:
2. A well-designed mug in their favorite color.
3. A nice lunch box.
5. An electric kettle.
6. An umbrella that won't fail on them.
7. A squatty potty.
8. And while we're on the topic of butt stuff, a bidet isn't a bad idea.
9. Just a bunch of batteries.
10. A grocery bag organizer.
11. A new pillow.
12. A high-quality ice-scraper.
13. Reusable bags for shopping for and/or storing produce.
14. A portable phone charger.
15. A clothing steamer.
16. A versatile pushcart.
17. A lil' butter saver or a big-ass butter dish.
18. A hot water bottle.
19. A pair of cushy knee pads.
20. A pack of razor blades.
21. A new shower cap.
22. An incredibly practical book.
23. And a roll of quarters.
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