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This retro-style portable keyboard and gorgeous initial ring are about to get them soooo many compliments from strangers.
1. A copy of Burn After Writing, a guided journal that tens of thousands of reviewers swear by — through a series of questions and thought experiments, it encourages people to take time away from their screens to explore their feelings, both new and old, so they can embrace meaningful ones and try to let others go.
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.” —Brent Helm
Get it from Amazon for $7.70.
2. A set of rainbow bath fizzes so magical that they will walk into the bath a mortal being, and walk back out an enchanted fairy witch lawlessly spreading joy wherever they roam.
Promising review: “These bath bombs are pure joy for kids and adults alike! They smell amazing, are long-lasting, and turn bath time into a delightful experience. While a tad pricey, the fun and luxury they bring make them worth the splurge. A treat for the senses!” —Neha
Get a set of three from Amazon for $19.99.
3. A “Through The Seasons” Reverse Coloring Book, which is a newer edition of the original Reverse Coloring Book that took the internet by storm — reviewers swear by this easy, calming artistic outlet to help ease their anxiety, relieve stress, and unleash their inner creativity without taking up too much brainpower.
For those new to the concept: Instead of adding the color to these, you add the lines to create images within the colors. Sort of like a Rorschach test, but make it whimsical.
Check out a TikTok of the reverse coloring book in action.
Promising review: “Kendra Norton’s beautiful art books, Reverse Coloring books, have changed my world! My whole life, I thought I was not creative and therefore, had zero artistic ability. Now, this has become my favorite form of artistic expression. I turn on music and/or an audiobook and allow myself to go for an adventure outside of my mind, beyond my mind, if you will. This has become my favorite way to process through difficult emotions and experiences I’m working through.” —K. DeWitt
Get it from Amazon for $8.29.
(Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!)
4. An oh-so-cozy, delectably soft Ugg blanket so they can take all the warmth and comfort of an Ugg boot and literally wrap it around them like a comfy cocoon. The decadence is just short of ABSURD.
Promising review: “My blanket is so beautiful. I chose white so I can use it everywhere. It’s so fluffy and thick. Size is perfect and it’s so very warm! I’m going to buy another one for my guest room.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $48.75+ (available in three colors).
5. A darling “Candle By The Hour” beehive candle with an absolutely genius concept — once they light it, it only burns until the flame reaches the tip of the little extinguisher, so they don’t have to worry about forgetting an open flame.
This is made of beeswax and designed to burn for a total of 70 hours!
Promising review: “Most beautiful and unique candle! Love the natural sweet scent. I loved it and gave one as a gift also! It’s so beautiful.” —Catherine L.
Get it from Amazon for $24.70.
6. And a moon lamp candle warmer so they can get all the celestial vibes *and* the coziness of a soothing candle wafting through their space (without worrying about an open flame!).
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I bought one of these for myself and it is every bit as dreamy in person!! It works as a candle *and* a wax warmer, and even comes with glass for melting the wax. You can pick from seven different colors on the moon lamp depending on your vibe.
Promising review: “I received this as a gift for my birthday and it looks absolutely beautiful. The heat level, timer, everything about it is amazing!!!!” —Kristen
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (also available as a regular candle warmer).
7. A whimsical rainbow wind chime reviewers love not just because of how beautiful, but how light and soothing the tinkering sounds are. Their brain deserves this little happiness break!
Promising review: “This is definitely the most beautiful wind chime I’ve ever seen, and I love the sound, too. The packaging was nice, all glass pieces were well protected. I will definitely consider buying again as gifts.” —Anita J.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in 10 color combinations).
8. An oat milk vase for anyone whose dairy intolerance is so well-known that it might as well just become part of the aesthetic ✨. Put some gift-worthy flowers in it for them and make your local barista proud!!
Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery.
Promising review: “I absolutely love this vase! It’s very cute and vibrant, just as pictured.” —TexasPoonTapa
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
9. A deeply adorable retro-style portable Bluetooth keyboard they can connect to their tablet, phone, or computer to easily type on the go. Reviewers especially love the satisfying ~clickety clack~ feel of the keys!
Promising review: “I got this keyboard because of its aesthetic. The look did not disappoint. Love it! Super easy to connect to my iPhone and iPad. It makes my typing and note creating on my phone quicker and cuter. I will purchase another for an upcoming friend’s birthday. I know she’ll love it as well!” —NT
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in seven styles).
10. A pair of dainty feathered velvet house slippers to make them feel like the main character of a black and white Hollywood film descending the stairs to their star-crossed lover in the dead of the night (when really they’re just groping around in the dark for the Cheez-Its box).
Reviewers say that if you’re in between sizes, you should size up!
Promising review: “I love these slippers so much! It took a little time to get the feathers to fluff up, but they did, and now it’s great. The slippers are so warm and comfortable that I want to wear them all the time. The memory foam insole has been holding up well to daily wear, and these keep my toes toasty warm.” —skm_pdx
Get it from Amazon for $18.98+ (available in women’s sizes 5–12 and 12 colors).
11. A set of luxe, reviewer-beloved Le Gushe “24K Gold” under-eye masks so they can really pamper themselves this holiday season — these soothing (ridiculously pretty??) masks are infused with hyaluronic acid, collagen, and aloe to help hydrate and refresh the dark circles and puffiness under their eyes. The self-care vibes are *immaculate*.
Promising review: “These are INCREDIBLY effective. I gave them to someone as a gift. She is 60-years-old, and they made her feel more confident about her bags and dark circles. I thought they did a fantastic job! She was so happy and really enjoyed the cool feeling. Glad she had a positive report for me to relay back to this review.” —Dominique Reviewed
Get 15 pairs from Amazon for $14.95.
12. A sturdy, minimalist reading journal with such a comprehensive, satisfying design that they’ll never bother with another again — this features space for 52 thorough book reviews, along with challenges and lists for Books I’ve Read, Finished, Favorites, Did Not Finish, Lent, and Borrowed.
Kunitsa Co. is a small business that specializes in reading, exercise, and food journals.
Promising review: “This book journal had plenty of room for all the book reviews and so much more. It has pages for daily reading tracking, pages for reading goals, pages for DNF books, favorite books, loaned-out books, and tons of review pages all you have to do is feel it out. It’s perfect!!!!” —Cody McNeal
Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in six colors).
13. Plus a brand spanking new 2024 *mini* Kindle — it’s faster, it’s brighter, and more importantly, it’s TEENSIER. The new size makes it easier to fit in the palm of their hand, easier to travel with, and a heck of a lot easier to pack in smaller clutches and purses when they’re commuting. It’s also glare-free and has a battery life that lasts for up to six weeks on a single charge.
Check out a TikTok of the mini Kindle in action.
Promising review: “This is such a great Kindle! It’s lightweight, the perfect size for going in a purse or bag, and the matcha is SUCH a great color. I already have a Paperwhite SE that I love, so I decided to get this Kindle for travel purposes. The battery life isn’t as great as my Paperwhite, but it still lasts me a while with daily reading! It fits perfectly in my hands and makes reading very comfortable. The only thing it is missing is the warm light option, but that is not a deal breaker for me. If you are looking for a lightweight and comfortable kindle, this is the one for you.” —Christine Heath
Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in black and matcha, and with or without an ad lock screen).
14. A Lego flower bouquet they will have WAY too much fun setting up with their own unique, customizable flair the instant they open the box. Why gift them regular flowers when you can gift them the kind that last forever??
Check out a TikTok of the Lego bouquet in action.
Promising review: “This is a great gift for anyone who loves flowers. They are as sturdy as they get since they’re Legos, and although they do take a while to build, it’s a very fulfilling process. Love it and would set aside as something to gift to several people at any point. They look beautiful!!” —Gaby
Get it from Amazon for $47.95.
15. A set of decorative beaded martini coasters to turn all their favorite drink orders into their new favorite decor.
Promising review: “These coasters are adorable and great quality. They are handmade and were packaged nicely, and look perfect on my bar cart! They may not be the most absorbent coasters but are great decor and are also still functional.” —Abigail
Get a set of four from Amazon for $21.99 (available in eight other styles).
16. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: A Book-To-Table Classic , a hybrid book and cookbook that incorporates Martha Stewart’s recipes based on the text within the actual story. The Austenite in your life is gonna fall in love (and hopefully cook for you).
My mom got me one of these for my birthday, and I’m a lazy monster, so I haven’t cooked out of it, but my STARS is it gorgeous. I leave it on my coffee table, but unlike other coffee table books, I actually read out of this one. The pictures are so beautiful and soothing. 11/10 would choose to live inside of it if I could.
Promising review: “I’ve just received it, and I love it; it’s all girly with recipes, and I love the hardcover (a bit big for my liking, but I still love it). I bought two, one for me and one as a gift to my best friend. I read Pride and Prejudice many times (in French) and watched almost all the adapted movies and series but still wanted to read the original version in English, and I was very delighted to receive this colorful book.” —SM
Get it from Amazon for $19.39.
17. A set of hair tie bracelets designed to look like *actual* jewelry, so they won’t be kicking themselves when they realize they left a hair tie on their wrist for every photo.
Promising review: “I love these! These add the cutest touch to any outfit. They make you feel better about wearing a hair tie on your wrist. And they function great as both a hair tie and a bracelet! Not too tight to wear as either. Love them!” —Tiara Scheurell
Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $7.99 (available in nine styles).
18. A pink oyster mushroom kit that grows right there in the packaging, so they can add some cottagecore sweetness to their kitchen and add some savory umami flavors to all their favorite dishes by sautéing, roasting, or air frying them up.
Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.
Check out a TikTok of the mushroom kit in action.
Promising review: “Easy to grow. Purchased these for my children for an experiment. They love them deep fried and sautéed. Great value, great activity for young and old. Even for my daughter who could kill grass by simply looking at it was amazed when hers grew big and strong. We had success without hardly following the simple directions of soaking for 6–10 hours and spraying daily. They still grew well! Even after a few days of neglect.” —HoneyHideout
Get it from Amazon for $20.66 (also available in a shiitake mushroom version).
19. A set of pastel glitter highlighters I saw on Instagram the other day and NEARLY BLACKED OUT from the cuteness. If you like highlighting your planner pages, favorite passages from books, or lines from your journal, please do yourself a favor and purchase these subtle but oh-so-sparkly colors to jazz them up ✨.
Promising review: “These are amazing!!! Beautiful colors and the sparkle/shimmer is more than I imagined it would be. Mr Pen did it again! If you don’t have these pens, you need to get them!! Great addition to my journaling supplies!” —FBJH12
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $6.99.
20. A sweet little initial ring to give your gift a unique, personal touch — especially if you do the optional customizing option, and hide a sweet, short message on the inside, like a name or a date. Bonus: the ring is adjustable, so you don’t have to worry about size!
To customize, tap the “Customize Now” button, where you’ll find front and message options.
Promising review: “I appreciate the adjustable and customizable features of this jewelry. This is very unique in appearance, size, and thickness. Priced just right! You will get many compliments from the discerning people. Beautiful addition to your collection.” —STL Shopper
Note: If you choose to customize it, this item takes 7–10 days to ship, but the plain version ships Prime.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in letters A to Z and with a customized word or date on the inside).
21. A wooden book-shaped light complete with “pages” that fan out and light up so realistically that they’ll feel like they’re opening a portal to a magical book realm whenever they open it.
Promising review: “Perfect nightlight for our reading nook. I got this for my daughter’s library to add in a little touch of whimsy and warmth. It was the perfect touch.” —Cassandra Ashbaugh
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (also available in a multicolor version).
22. A marble board wire cheese cutter to serve as half decor, half kitchen tool, and 100% the biggest hit at any wine-and-cheese night.
Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action.
Promising review: “Great and looks nice on the kitchen counter. The slicer cuts cheese well and any thickness you want. It cleans easily and comes with replacement slicing wire, which I haven’t had to use; the first one is still going strong. My daughters liked it so much that I just bought two more for Christmas gifts.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.05 (available in two colors).
23. A waterproof retro-style Bluetooth speaker designed like a mini radio so they can blast the party playlist as adorably as possible. Reviewers love how portable this little gizmo is, and how well the sound carries despite its size!
Promising review: “This speaker is too cute! So far it seems to have a good battery life. The speaker is loud and clear. I love the color and I am buying more to give as gifts. The price is a nice bonus!” —jctaylor4321
Get it from Amazon for $17.89 (available in nine styles).
24. A compact, travel-friendly microwave flower press kit so they can preserve the beauty of the flowers they find on their adventures no matter where they roam, and keep them in a little flower press journal to admire.
This is unique from other methods because the microwave makes it a minutes-long process instead of days, and helps preserve the vibrant colors!
Microfleur is a small business that specializes in unique flower-pressing products.
Promising review: “Such a unique and easy-to-use product. I preserve dried flowers in resin, and this has been such a time saver. In literally minutes, you have a perfectly preserved flower. I’ve never had any burned or overcooked flowers doing it this way and it definitely beats pressing them in a book. I can’t wait to buy these as gifts for a few other plant lovers in my life.” —Jessie
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
25. A light-up rain cloud essential oil diffuser pulled out of their dizziest daydreams. Reviewers especially love how soothing the color changes and sounds of the water flow are. (And that both are fully adjustable!)
Check out a TikTok of the rain cloud diffuser in action.
(Note: According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.)
Promising review: “Love it! It’s so super cute! We call it our shroomcloud. It’s peaceful and the mood changing colors are the best! I love hearing the subtle sound of water. Ahhh, zen! Works great as a diffuser with a few drops of your favorite essential oils, too.” —Krissy
Get it from Amazon for $33.98 (clip the $6 off coupon on the product page for this price).
26. A “Billion Dollar Art Gallery” brick that will instantly turn their television into priceless art by making it a display for 500 of the most beautiful paintings in history. All you have to do is slide the memory stick into the TV’s USB port, toggle the remote to switch to the USB import, and boom. The whole party can feast their eyes on stunning works of art like a rotating museum — no internet or other devices required!
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You can even toggle it to display captions to learn more about the history of the art!
Billion Dollar Art Gallery is a small business that specializes in accessible art technology.
Promising review: “I love everything about this product. I love the detail of the case, the etching in the USB drive, the selection of art, and the business idea itself is genius. I bought it years ago, and I’m coming back to review it now because I use it every single day on my Frame TV. My tiny children are art savvy (and appreciative) because they have a billion-dollar art gallery playing in their house every day. Bravo, person who came up with this idea. I wish you’d make another installment. I’d buy another 500 images. There are a lot more in the public domain that I’d love for you to collect for me.” —Amy
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four styles, including one for kids and a National Parks version).
27. A gorgeous marble wine chiller pulling triple duty — when they’re not using it to keep their rosé crisp and icy, they can use it to store utensils or even as a beautiful, unconventional flower vase that will make all their guests go, “Oooh.”
Promising review: “I bought three of these chillers for a mimosa bar and I am blown away at how amazing they are. I placed them in the freezer before setting the bar and they kept the champagne perfectly chilled. I also bought another as a gift for my co-hostess in the black zebra color. Highly recommend!!” —macmilly
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in white and black).
28. A pretty pastel mug warmer to keep their coffee piping hot long after they brew it, so they can stop drinking it cold every time their morning slips into the time-space-caffeine continuum.
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I got one of these for my mom for Christmas (her entire kitchen is pink, it is a Big Mood) and can confirm it is QUITE beautiful in person.
Promising review: “I researched so many coffee warmers and am so glad I decided on this one. It definitely keeps my coffee hot, no matter how long it takes me to drink it. I also like that it has three settings. As you drink down your coffee, you can lower the heat because it keeps the coffee very hot. I like it so much I ordered a second one for another part of the house.” —hottytoddy
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (clip the $2 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in six colors).
30. Hues And Cues, a DELIGHTFUL party game that’s easy and fun to play no matter how well the guests know each other. It comes with a board of 480 color swatches — the aim of the game is to make your friends guess which color swatch you’re looking at with either one-word or two-word clues. Whoever gets the closest to the color in each round gets the most points!
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Check out a TikTok of Hues and Cues in action.
I played this at a friend’s apartment with a mix of people I did and didn’t know, and we all had a BLAST. It was a fun opportunity for us to reference hyper specific things when trying to lock down a specific shade (if memory serves, “zombie Barney” and “aggressive banana” were ones that got thrown around) and to get to know each other’s tastes and ways of looking at the world. The rules and scoring system are super easy to learn, too, so there wasn’t a big hurdle getting everyone on board. I highly recommend for some good, wholesome, often laugh out loud party fun!
Get it from Amazon for $19.96.
31. A tiny milk frother that makes rich, creamy froths in seconds, because why stop at regular tea and coffee when you can give the gift of velvety-soft milk tea and lattes?
Promising review: “When you look up milk frothers on Amazon about 100 pull up. They look similar, so how do you know which one to go with?? I watched review after review, and after all of my homework, I decided to go with this one. I’m so glad I did! This thing does the job, and well! VERY easy to clean (that’s what I care about). The people who run the company added a kind HAND-WRITTEN note acknowledging the hard times that they know people are going through these days with this pandemic and expressed gratitude for the purchase. I mean WOW. Taking the time to reach out to your purchasers?! Not all small businesses are the same and I’m glad that I went with this one. I will be ordering additional products as Christmas gifts!” —KBSB
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 38 styles).
32. A quick-heating Fellow electric kettle so chic it’ll change the whole landscape of their kitchen counter. It’s as handy as it is beautiful, too — its chic gooseneck is designed for an optimum flow rate for pour-overs, its temperature settings will let them get *highly* specific about how warm they want the water to be, and they can toggle the base to keep the water at the precise temp they want for up to an hour.
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Promising review: “This was one of the best purchases I have made. I would never have guessed how much precise temperature control could elevate a cup of pour-over or a pot of French press coffee (and this kettle has the precision down). The system is simple to use, the heating time is extremely fast and the handle and spout design really do yield a super easy pour.” —David R.
Get it from Amazon for $165+ (available in seven styles).
33. A beautiful leather journal so every time they write a diary entry or start drafting ideas they can feel like they stepped into a portal to the past where memes and cyber cars and “u up?” texts don’t exist.
Bonus points for pairing it with a gorgeous, timeless pen, or even a fountain pen like the reviewer below!
Promising review: “This leather journal exceeded my expectations in every way. The genuine leather cover is soft yet durable, providing a vintage, rustic appeal that adds to its charm. Plenty of pages so will last a while and the vintage paper is just the right thickness, allowing smooth writing without any bleed-through, even with the fountain pens I use! The hand-stitched binding gives it a unique, artisanal quality, making it both stylish and long-lasting.” —Stacey Rivers
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in four colors and three sizes).
34. A set of vintage-inspired glass mugs reviewers love to use for everything from coffee to yogurt parfaits to oatmeal to add a subtle little Great Gatsby-esque touch to their morning routines.
Promising review: “Came straight to Amazon when I saw these beautiful mugs on TikTok. I just had to have them! I’m very picky with mugs, these are perfect for me. Stunning to look at and a pleasure to drink out of. Highly recommend!” —Margarita Harutoonian
Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.99 (available in six styles).
35. A TikTok-beloved astronaut-shaped star projector that will blow all their other gifts ~out of this world~. This has eight different nebula effects they can project from the wall and control from a remote so they can finally be fully immersed in that self-insert Star Wars fan fic they keep writing in their head.
Check out a TikTok of the projector in action.
Promising review: “I bought this after seeing it on TikTok. I wasn’t sure how great it would be and the price was a little high to me but I bought it anyways. After getting it and seeing how badass it is I would definitely say it’s worth the money!! The lights are so cool and bright. My kids and husband love it!” —Shelby Fulford
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in four colors).
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