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1. A 23andMe DNA ancestry or ancestry + health kit that breaks down percentages of ancestral roots and associated health risks just by using some mailed-in spit in a tube! #science
2. And an Embark dog DNA test so your actual favorite family member can join in on the fun with just a simple, hopefully-no-fuss cheek swab — it analyzes for over 250 dog breeds (including wolf, coyote, and village dog ancestry!).
3. A premium synthetic down body pillow for unrivaled comfort and support from all sides and for every inch of your tired body — whether you're pregnant or just aching and having trouble catching zzz's. Cuffing season, who?
4. An elegant but no-frills wine decanter to majorly improve the taste of young and cheap wines — so you can sit back and pretend like you're sipping on some expensive, aged wine from one of Bordeaux's finest wineries. 🙌
5. Long-distance lamps that let your loved ones know that, no matter how dang far they are, you're thinking of them — and vice versa, of course — in maybe the purest form of communication known to man (and wifi)!
6. An ever-so-coveted Instant Pot — a totally fail-proof gift that's wowed basically the whole Internet with its versatility, convenience, and very manageable learning curve.
7. A small but mighty movie projector to host cozy movie nights — with homemade popcorn, no debate — whenever the weather is less than ideal or going out seems extremely unappealing (so, like, all the time).
8. A multitasking espresso station with a frother, glass carafe, and plenty of customized brews to make drinks that will rival your absolute favorite cafes — aka, beating the "expensive" part of caffeine addiction one brew at a time.
9. A Tarte Cosmetics Shape Your Money Maker Vault that has everything you need to create absolutely fire eye lewks that apply beautifully, blend beautifully, and most importantly, stay beautifully — even if you have extremely affectionate pets.
10. A smart toaster oven with a ~snazzy~ convention setting that automatically adjusts temperatures and shifts heat to areas that need attention, as well as a user-friendly LCD screen and nine pre-set functions so you can cook and reheat with utmost confidence!
11. A chic, roomier-than-you'd-expect 100% leather tote that always feels super loved and gets plenty of use, since it's perfect for schlepping all of your work/school/life things to and from — and you can't even tell what a mess there may be on the inside! It just looks so elegant from the outside!
12. A waterproof Kindle Paperwhite worth much more than its weight, which is barely anything – it has a glare-free display that really, truly reads like paper, up to 32 GB worth of storage, built-in adjustable light for easy nighttime reading, and a weeks-long rechargeable battery. Keeping up with all of the enticing new releases out there has never been easier!
13. Bose QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones to block out any and all disturbances that make your life a living hell, while amping up the sound quality so you're basically enveloped in your own private concert.
14. Or a retro-inspired Otis & Eleanor Bongo Bluetooth speaker, handmade from gorgeous bamboo wood, so you can surround yourself in hella crisp 360-degree sound and dance around your home to your fave tunes all day long (thanks, 33 feet of wireless range and 15 hours of battery life!).
15. A soothing 10-motor massage mat for toasty relief from head to toe — the lumbar area heats up to 140 degrees in less than eight minutes with a click of the remote and there are three vibration intensity levels to choose from.
16. A Tatcha Pure Skincare Delights Set to indulge your skin in a luxurious four-step routine that hydrates, exfoliates, and plumps normal to dry skin — so you look like a ~glowing bb angel~ all year 'round.
17. Soft-to-the-touch modal cotton pajamas anyone would be hard-pressed NOT to wear every second of the day. Going outside? Nah, that's not gonna happen anymore.
18. A classy AF gold bar cart for special libations on demand, whether you're chillin' at home or kickin' it at the office with coworkers in need of some boozy relief.
19. A Philips Wakeup Light clock to make waking up feel less like climbing a giant mountain every day, and more like an actually pleasant experience — it simulates a sunrise to gradually wake you up before your alarm goes off, so you don't want to scream bloody hell when you actually wake up and/or inclined to repeatedly slam your hand on the snooze button.
20. Comfy as hell J.Crew cashmere sweaters that look polished and chic, while feeling like you're being cuddled by a fluffy cloud — or luxurious hotel sheets.
21. Minimalist Sam Edelman Chelsea booties that'll make any sane person ask, "why the heck didn't I own these before?" — and with a small, manageable 1.75" heel, even your clumsiest friend can wear these with complete ease.
22. A Furbo Dog Camera to help alleviate a poor pup's separation anxiety or just to simply put any dog owner's mind at ease while they're not at home — it allows you to talk to your pet, dispense treats, record your dog's day, and just generally keep you notified of your pet's behavior, mood, and health.
23. A KitchenAid stand mixer for yet another fail-proof kitchen gift — unless the person you have in mind hates baking, flour, and all things joyous. In that case, do they even deserve a gift??
24. A solo-and-couples-friendly Lelo Tiani 2 with eight pleasure settings, great wireless range (you can be up to 39 feet apart), and the ability to move with you — the two SenseMotion modes mean you either tilt the remote to create vibrations or create vibrations that match the speed in which you move the remote. Ooh la la, date night just got so much better!
25. A Herschel Supply Co. duffle bag perfect for gym rats and/or people who love going on weekend trips. It's versatile, stylish, durable, and functional — oh yes it is!
26. A one-pound (!!!), professional-grade Harry Josh blow dryer that basically unlocks the secret to conducting an at-home red carpet blowout — with 12 heat and speed settings (including air speeds up to 80 and 94 mph), your hair will be dry, volumized, and smooth/unfrazzled in no time.
27. A Fitbit to help keep your friends accountable on their New Year's resolutions to finally start working out regularly — they'll be able to see all of the "DID YOU GO TO THE GYM?" texts you send straight from your couch (hey, the accountability thing doesn't have to go both ways).
28. A portable HP Sprocket Printer for people who take a million photos that then become lost in their overstuffed phones — instead, why not have the instant gratification of printing out a special memory in no time at all, no matter where you are?
29. A Foreo UFO that's the first of its kind — a 90 second face mask that uses gentle heat and T-Sonic pulsations to infuse active mask ingredients into your skin, so they penetrate deeper and work more effectively. Hello, a high-grade facial that fits into the palm of your hand!
30. A touchscreen electric air fryer so you can indulge in your favorite fried foods without the mess of all that oil — the only hard decision left is what Netflix show to binge while you get your snack on.
31. A Land's End down coat with ~HyperDry~ filling that still keeps insulating even when it gets wet, a removable hood with faux fur trim, handwarmer front pockets, and a two-way zipper so you can show off your pants while keeping your tush toasty.
32. A Foxybae rose gold straightening brush that helps you achieve a healthy-looking, smooth hairdo in record time — infrared technology dries your hair evenly from the inside out, so your hair locks in moisture and doesn't frizz up, while negative ion properties seal the cuticle for a bouncy finish. TL;DR this tool will make you look FAB while being gentle on your hair.
33. A limited-20th-birthday-edition Too Faced Then & Now Eyeshadow Palette for literally anyone who, at some point, has fallen head over heels for their gorgeously pigmented and delicious-smelling (these smell like birthday cake obvs!) eyeshadows — say hello to the ~original~ 10 shades that launched in 1998 (in modernized formulas) and 10 ~totally new~ shades inspired by the originals!
34. A cushy but supportive Allswell Luxe Hybrid Mattress that might be the closest thing you'll ever experience to sleeping on a cloud — so soft and luxurious that you'll probably fall into a deep sleep within minutes. Sweet dreams!
35. Soft and stretchy Eileen Fisher terry leggings that have a hidden waist elastic and always provide a perfect fit, whether worn alone or layered underneath — and they're made out of a sustainable tree fiber that's knit in LA and cut and sewn in NY, because we're all for being environmentally conscious!
36. Drybar Glitter Gang Buttercup Blow Dryer Value Kit, an all-encompassing hair kit that hosts a festive holiday party complete with glitter, glitter, and DID I MENTION GLITTER? It has everything you need for the perfect blowout — don't be surprised if people ask you if you went to a Drybar IRL.
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