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1. A DIY bath bomb kit complete with everything you need to create your very own bath bombs which you can then use to take the most rewarding bath EVER!
Urban Kangaroo is a woman-owned business that sells DIY beauty and personal care kits. This kit comes with food-grade citric acid, baking soda, and Himalayan salt, essential oil blends, grapeseed oil, a spray bottle, aluminum bath bomb molds, bath bomb stickers and wrapping paper, and step-by-step instructions. Yields about 15 bath bombs!
Promising review: "I really enjoyed this product. They use good ingredients that don't dry out your skin. This was a fun way to spend an afternoon and I look forward to trying other DIY products from this company. I would recommend this to family and friends!" —jewell getson
Get it from Urban Kangaroo on Amazon for $39.95.
Free two-day delivery for Prime members; check listing for estimated delivery date.
2. A Kindle Paperwhite so you can enjoy your favorite reads from anywhere. Bonus: It's easy to read even when it's super sunny outside AND it's waterproof. So if you have any warm weather travels coming up this winter, you'll definitely want to bring this baby along for the ride.
Promising review: "It's the thinnest and lightest Kindle Amazon has released to date! And — as is made abundantly clear by the photo above — it's 100% waterproof. I'm typically a hardcover girl through-and-through, but I recently gave the Kindle a whirl. It's very convenient to be able to slip it into any bag without it taking up much real estate and the transition between pages is very smooth." —Heather Braga, BuzzFeed Editor
Be sure to check out our review of the amazing (and did I mention WATERPROOF?!) Kindle Paperwhite.
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in four colors and two storage sizes).
Free two-day delivery for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
3. A vegan leather pouch bag guaranteed to make any outfit pop. No seriously, you're going to start planning all of your outfits around this bag and you SHOULD. It's so cute — hold on, buying one for myself right now.
JW Pei is a husband-and-wife-founded business based in Los Angeles, California, that sells minimalist accessories made with sustainable vegan materials.
Promising review: "This bag is so gorgeous in person. The quality is amazing and I love that it comes in a box and with a dust bag. Definitely will be buying more." —Shay M.
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in nine colors).
Free two-day shipping for Prime Members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
4. An espresso machine for whipping up barista-approved coffee drinks without having to put on real clothes, place a mobile order, or wait in a drive-thru line. Yes, this features a rather large price tag, but it's absolutely worth the splurge. Not to mention, will end up helping you save money in the long run!
Promising review: "IMHO, the Breville Barista Express is phenomenal. I was a barista for a few years and I was used to working with a top-notch machine, and this is pretty darn close to being just as good. As someone who drinks lattes daily, I've saved SO much money by investing in this. I use these espresso beans from a small upstate New York business called SPoT Coffee and get delectably rich and smooth shots of espresso every time." —Brittany Gibson, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Amazon for $599.95 (available in two colors).
Free two-day delivery for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
5. A customizable towel set to help give your bathroom an extra personalized touch. You can choose to get your name, initial, or as seen below, a fun print embroidered. Perhaps I do need Olaf towels.
Includes one bath towel, one hand towel, and one wash towel. OrganicTowel is an Etsy shop based in Miami, Florida and sells luxury and personalized bath products like towels, bathrobes, beautiful bathroom accessories, and more!
Promising review: "The embroidery on the towels looks great! And the towels themselves are very soft! My order arrived earlier than expected and was well-packaged. Very happy with my purchase." —Elisha Hughes
Get it from OrganicTowel on Etsy for $50.39+ (available in nine towel colors and two set sizes).
The deadline to order for delivery by Christmas is December 20th.
6. A Bluetooth speaker for seriously upgrading your home-listening experience. You can access your favorite streaming service right from the app screen (or connect it to a wireless device) and finally jam out to the last verse of "Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish the RIGHT way.
Promising review: "If you love music, get this speaker. It'll become the center of your home listening experience. Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora and other streaming services are integrated into the app. It's also Bluetooth compatible so setting it up with my iPhone and Apple TV was really easy. I love that it displays the time and has practical uses beyond playing music. This speaker isn't that big, but it gets stupid loud (in a great way). Plus, you can connect it with other Bose Speakers through the app for a bigger listening experience." —Christine Forbes, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Amazon for $349 (available in two colors).
Free two-day shipping for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
7. A pair of shearling slippers so comfy, you're gonna start wondering if it's socially acceptable to wear these out in public. I'm not talking when you go shopping, because of course. I'm talking the office, fancy restaurants, weddings, etc. Personally, I vote yes.
Promising review: "These are amazing slippers. A strong enough sole to go run errands in and incredibly warm and comfortable. Super soft inside. I have a scar on the side of my foot so width is always a concern and these do not bother me at all." —Ortiz Family
Get them from Amazon for $49.95 (available in 10 colors and sizes 6–11).
Free two-day shipping for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
8. A ridiculously cool TV that literally doubles as a beautiful piece of wall art when not in use. Think of how stunned all your guests will be when they watch as your gorgeous framed painting becomes the same thing that streams Selling Sunset.
Promising review: "This is honest and truly the best splurge I have ever made. It has massively upgraded the look in my living room. My husband loves the photography options and I love all the classical paintings – as someone who loves changing up my decor, being able to update the display images has been so fun. The quality is fantastic while watching movies and TV...but I'm pretty sure I love it as a piece of art in my home even more." —Mallory Mower, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Amazon for $613.07+ (available in four bezel colors and six sizes).
Free two-day shipping for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
9. An Instant Pot – it'll pretty much become your new favorite gadget: this thing is a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, a steamer, a sauté-r, a yogurt maker, and a warmer all in ONE.
It can prepare food up to 70% faster than other methods. It can keep food warm automatically for up to 10 hours, and there are three temperatures for sautéing and slow-cooking. The inner cooking pot, lid, and steam-rack are dishwasher-safe! Check out our write-up about the incredible Instant Pot!
Promising review: "This is quite possibly the coolest, most versatile kitchen gadget I’ve ever owned. I love it so much that I’ve purchased two more for friends and relatives. What can it do? I think the real question is 'What can’t it do?' I truly believe you could replace every cooking appliance (including your oven and stove top) and do EVERYTHING in the Instant Pot. I purchased two sizes for my own use: the 3-quart (which is my almost-every-day workhorse for two person dishes) and the 8-quart (which I bring out to handle my dinner party dishes). Everything I’ve tried has been fabulous. In the realm of kitchen appliances, there is no better investment than the Instant Pot. Highly recommended!!!" —Stereoman
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three sizes).
Free two-day shipping for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
10. A foam pillow for a soft, extremely comfy, supportive, and cool night of sleep. It's all the things you'd want in a pillow compacted into one!
Promising review: "I actually own this! I have never been able to find a pillow that supported my (always aching) neck, while also being comfortable enough to enjoy sleeping on. Not until I got this. It's squishy, sturdy, and super satisfying. I sleep hot and I love how cool it stays throughout the night. I can tell that I am falling asleep faster, sleeping deeper, and waking up feeling more comfortable." —Mal Mower, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Amazon for $68+ (available in two sizes).
Free two-day delivery for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
11. A sous vide cooker to help you make restaurant-worthy meals with minimal effort. So minimal you don't even have to be in the kitchen while your food is cooking. I'm not kidding.
The temperature range is 32–197 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooker can be controlled right from your phone, so you don't even have to stay in the kitchen while cooking. It also provides cooking notifications, and stays connected through Bluetooth from up to 30 feet away. Plus, you get access to over 1,000 recipes, so you'll have inspiration for yummy meals! Get the Anova app here.
Promising review: "Since I started cooking sous vide, my family says my cooking has gone to a new level. I started with the original Anova, and just recently picked up this Nano. The Nano is awesome because it's much smaller vs. the first Anova, making it easier to store in a drawer or something. It sounds trivial but by making it easier to grab. Set-up is so much quicker, and I can cook a beef roast for 30 hours without adding ANY water. If you're just starting out in sous vide, I recommend this cooker." —Jeff Nichols
Get it from Amazon for $99.
Free two-day delivery for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
12. An exfoliating facial cleansing brush for those whose most dreaded times of day are having to wash their face. Dare I say, this may make it...fun?
Check out our review of the incredible Foreo Luna Mini 2.
Promising review: "I dried my face with a white towel and there was not a speck of makeup left on the towel, and I didn't have a drop of mascara raccoon-eye look left on my face. This is the cleanest my face has ever been." —hine0108
Get it from Amazon for $71.40 (available in five colors).
Free two-day shipping for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
13. An Amazon-famous thickened-down jacket even those who hate winter with a burning passion will look forward to wearing. It features large pockets, a sherpa-lined hood, and comes in an awesome array of colors.
Be sure to check out our write-up of this reviewer-loved coat!
Promising review: "Very warm and cute. I am actually obsessed with this jacket. I stopped a woman on the street to asked her where she got hers. I immediately ordered one. I wasn't sure what size to get so I ordered the small and medium. I am smaller on the top so actually the small was better because I could open up the zippers on the side." —Susan Alexander
Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in 13 colors and sizes 2XS–5XL).
Free two-day shipping for Prime members. Check listing for estimated delivery date.
14. A Ninja Foodi — a 6-in-1 gadget that can grill, air crisp, bake, roast, broil, and dehydrate because barbecue food is way too delicious to only enjoy in the summertime.
Promising review: "My first dinner and I am sold! This machine is so awesome. I look forward to cooking most of my meals with this using all of the fantastic features: grill, air fry, roast, broil, bake, and dehydrate. The grill size of this model is larger than the previous model. It makes cooking fun again. Delicious, easy meals. What's not to love? I couldn't be happier." —Ally
Get it from Amazon for $199.99.
Free two-day shipping for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
15. A trendy pair of Chelsea boots for a great addition to any look. Now all you need to accessorize is a seasonal beverage in-hand and you're good to go!
Promising review: "These are great everyday boots that look amazing with basically everything and really ~elevate~ whatever you pair them with. They took a little time to break in around the toe box for me, but it really paid off, as they now fit like a glove...or...like a shoe that just fits really well, I guess. I've had these for probably close to two years, have walked in them *so* much, and they're still in incredible shape. I anticipate getting at least two more years out of them as-is — they don't even seem close to needing to be resoled yet, but I definitely will do so when the time comes. They are definitely an investment, but considering I used to pay about half as much for boots that would poop out after one year, I consider them well worth it. I recommend going up a half size from what you usually wear for the perfect fit." —Rachel Dunkel, BuzzFeed Editor
Get them from Nisolo for $200 (available in seven colors and sizes 5–11).
This shop recommends allowing 3–5 business days for orders to process before shipping. Expedited shipping options are available at an additional cost.
16. A skyline tote bag so you can carry all of your personal belongings while repping your favorite city — it could be your hometown, a place you once traveled to and loved, a city you hope to move to or visit someday, or a pretty skyline you just really admire!
Anne Cate is a woman-owned business based in Cleveland, Ohio and sells all sorts of accessories in a variety of skyline prints like cities and college towns.
I got a sample of this amazing weekender tote with the London skyline print a few months ago and it's quickly become one of my favorite bags I own. I use it for everything — to carry my laptop, to hold groceries, and all my little personal belongings when I'm in the mood to use a tote rather than a purse. The skyline print is just about the coolest thing ever (and really makes me want to travel to London again), and the fact that it's black and white means it's neutral enough for me to carry it around with whatever outfit I'm wearing. Truly cannot recommend this tote enough!
Get it from Anne Cate for $45 (available in various skyline options).
Orders are processed within 2–5 business days, but most orders will ship out within 24 hours. Expedited shipping options are available at an additional cost.
17. A vegan tahini and olive oil dark chocolate chip cookie gift box perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. I recently tried these (review below) and not to be dramatic, but am having dreams about them at night. They're THAT GOOD.
Seven Grams Caffé is a small business and independent coffee roaster/bakery based in NYC that boasts delicious cookies, coffee, and baked goods available for purchase online, or of course in-store if you happen to be in Manhattan!
I was lucky enough to receive a sample of these delicious cookies recently and was blown away from the first bite. The cookies are HUGE, perfectly chewy with just enough crispiness around the edges, bursting with chocolatey goodness, and I honestly couldn't even tell they were vegan. No joke, these are some of the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. I can't recommend these enough as a gift to loved ones, but also to yourself. Because you're putting in all of this hard work finding the perfect gifts to send people, you really deserve to treat yourself, too!
Get a pack of six from Seven Grams Caffé for $41+ (available in two sizes).
Estimated delivery window is 2–5 business days.
18. And last, but certainly not lease, colorful touch lamps — a gift for both you and a distanced loved one to help make the miles between you two feel like nothing. When you touch yours, there's will light up so you can let them know you're thinking of them at any time.
Friendship Lamps by Filimin sells friendship lamps and picture frames to help keep you and your loved ones connected.
Promising review: "My husband bought this as our daughter is moving to Arizona and we live in Florida. A unique way to show each other that we are thinking of each other." —Doreen B.
Get a set of two from Friendship Lamps on Amazon Handmade for $198.
Free 2-day shipping for Prime members. Check the listing for estimated delivery date.
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