We all have that one person on our list who inflicts maximum psychic damage every December. You know the type: they either buy themselves exactly what they want the day before Christmas, or they vaguely shrug and say, “I just want peace on earth.”
Sure, Brenda, let us just gift-wrap “global harmony” for you. Since you can’t box up vibes, we tracked down a basket full of gifts that are actually cool enough to impress your snobbiest friend and useful enough for the dad who insists he doesn’t need anything. Put down the panic-bought bath set; you’re safe now.
#1 Making Lemonade Is A Waste Of Time When You Could Be Drenching Your Carbs In Heraclea Lemon Infused Olive Oil
Review: “This smells so delicious. I have used it on salmon and pork so far and it tastes every bit as good as it smells.” – Brenda
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#2 Serving Lukewarm Drinks Is The Fastest Way To Get Your Hosting License Revoked So Invest In A Chic Ice Bucket
Review: “Love it. Gave it in a gift exchage and recipient loved it!” – P.K.
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#3 You Don’t Need To Be Named Hercules To Wield The Crushing Power Of A Heavy-Duty Greek Pepper Mill During Dinner Prep
Review: “Great pepper grinder!” – Eye
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#4 Yelling “Yes Chef” At Your Cat Will Feel Surprisingly Valid Once You Start Prepping Dinner With A High Quality Chef’s Knife
Review: “Very sharp looks nice seems like good quality.” – Sky
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#5 Plastic Wrap Is Clingier Than A Desperate Ex So Do Yourself A Favor And Switch To Sustainable Beeswax Wraps
Review: “They are very good at keeping your food fresh and protected. Bought them after using them in a house I was working. Great quality, makes sense.” – Karen Phillips
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#6 Displaying Your Flammables In A Glass Match Cloche Is The Classy Way To Admit You Are Obsessed With Candles
Review: “Very nice glass. Make sure the surface is level and flat though!” – Schreibmachine
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If you have managed to scroll this far without accidentally adding at least three things to your own cart, you are better than the rest of us. Honestly, the “one for them, two for me” method is a perfectly valid shopping strategy, and we promise not to snitch if you decide to hoard the best finds for yourself.
#7 Striped Placemats With Cutlery Pockets Act As A Helpful Cheat Sheet For Anyone Who Constantly Forgets Where The Salad Fork Lives
Review: “Love this company and these placemats.” – Amazon
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#8 Pretending To Be A Mad Scientist Is Significantly More Socially Acceptable When You Are Wielding A Cocktail Smoker Kit
Review: “Great product. Easy to use. Used it to build a smoke box and it worked great.” – Zee
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#9 Selective Hearing Becomes A Legitimate Fashion Statement The Moment You Pop In A Pair Of Loop Ear Plugs
Review: “It doesn’t block out ALL the noise but it does block A LOT of it. i like the different size options and that it has the size XS because i have very tiny ears. It fits my ears well. you will still feel some pressure on your ears when you lay on your side but it’s not bothersome or uncomfortable for me. Definitely worth the price and I recommend trying it out. design and quality is great imo.” – Kit
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#10 Mike’s Hot Honey Manages To Be Sweet And Spicy Without Any Of The Toxic Drama Usually Associated With That Combination
Review: “Perfect amount of each and perfect packaging. Great taste. Used for my sourdough bread recipe. So yummy.” – courtney maples
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#11 Canceling Plans To Stay Home And Rot Is Fully Justified When You Are Wrapped In A Chic Heated Throw Blanket
Review: “Works great. Like the turn off timer for elderly and it’s nice and soft.” – Fife
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#12 Tell Cinderella She Can Keep Her Glass Heels Because Real Royalty Prefers The Absolute Comfort Of Fuzzy Plush Slippers
Review: “Very nice and fuzzy. I am sure she’ll love them .The slippers are well made and hopefully soft and comfortable.” – daniel nelson
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We are officially entering the danger zone where you might be tempted to just give up and buy a generic gift card. Don’t do it. A plastic card says “I forgot you existed until 4 PM today,” but these finds say “I am a thoughtful genius who definitely didn’t panic-buy this on the internet.” Stay strong.
#13 Cooking Your Way Through The Dolly Parton Cookbook “Good Lookin’ Cookin'” Is The Closest Most Of Us Will Ever Get To Being Adopted By The Queen Of Country
Review: “This is one of the cutest cookbooks I have ever seen. The pages are colorful and the pictures look beautiful. The book is organized by month with seasonal recommendations. We made her mashed potatoes for the holidays and the directions were easy to follow. We thoroughly enjoyed every recipe we made from this book. 100% recommend.” – Maya
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#14 Leaving A Rechargeable Flickering Flameless Candle On All Night Won’t Result In A Call To 911 So You Can Be Cozy And Irresponsible At The Same Time
Review: “I love these. They look so real.” – holly wagner
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#15 Your Pantry Will Look Less Like A Chaotic Science Experiment Once You Transfer Everything Into Blue Ceramic Spice Jars
Review: “After a remodel, my kitchen is decorated in blue and white. I adore the Spode spice jars. They were a bit of a splurge, but they called to me every time I saw them. The splurge was worth it. They look really good in my kitchen.” – Amazon Customer
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#16 Even Your Snobbiest Friend Will Struggle To Turn Up Their Nose At A Tin Of Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cocoa Dusted Chocolate Truffles
Review: “These canisters make for a great gift and/or a cute decoration for your home or office.” – Babs
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#17 Achieve That “Glazed Donut” Look Without Actually Covering Your Face In Sugar By Grabbing A Biodance 7 Day Glow Up Kit
Review: “As for the products themselves, I found them very high quality and great to use. After following the routine for 7 days, I did find that my skin was noticeably smoother than before.” – Cat MT
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#18 Trusting The Simple Elephant Undated Planner With Your Schedule Is Safer Than Trusting Your Own Brain To Remember A Simple Dentist Appointment
Review: “The Simple Elephant Papercode Daily Planner which states designed in NYC, crafted in China is FABULOUS!! I had one of these in 2019 & loved it!” – mesh
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#19 A Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie Instantly Makes You Look Like A Brooding Indie Movie Protagonist Who Gazes Wistfully At Skylines
Review: “The hat is extremely cute! Fits well and is nice and warm even in Wisconsin cold! It is soft and comfy and is definitely worth the price!” – Hayley
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