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20 Gift Ideas for When You Don't Know What to Give
Some people are just really hard to buy gifts for, no matter what the occasion is. There’s your friend who already has everything. Or your mother-in-law that sort of tries to hide that she hates the presents you buy her. And then you have people on your list that you don’t really know, whether it be a co-worker you rarely interact with or a significant other’s family member you’ve never met. There’s also a chance that you are just really bad at picking out gifts.
Regardless of who you are buying something for, if you’re struggling, we want to help. After all, Christmas is quickly approaching and soon it will be too late to ship some of these gadgets. You know what that means? Having to stand in line and deal with crowded parking lots to get what you need. Shudders.
From a weighted blanket that will lead to a better night’s sleep and a luxurious cloud-like robe to a chic pour over set and a pair of Beats that offers 40 hours of listening time, take a look at 20 gift ideas for when you have no idea what to get.
Quility Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets are meant to calm anxiety and ease stress allowing for a better night’s sleep. What’s better than the gift of relaxation and comfort?
Stagg XF Pour Over Set
Ideal for coffee lovers, this set from Fellow helps you easily prepare barista-like pour-overs. It features a vacuum-insulated dripper, a handblown borosilicate carafe and a pack of filters.
Himalayan Salt Lamp
Himalayan Glow’s hand-carved salt lamp will bring a relaxing aura to whatever room it’s placed in. It also doesn’t hurt that it simply looks really cool.
Carry On Cocktail Kit
Need something for an office grab bag, or looking for a stocking stuffer? This kit comes with everything you’d need to make an Old Fashioned while up in the clouds. There’s a spoon, aromatic bitters and cane sugar. All you have to do is order bourbon.
iRobot Braava jet 240
The tiny robotic mop will clean any type of hard floors (including wood and tile) throughout your home with the tap of a button.
Leather Dopp Kit
Pair this calf leather Dopp kit with luxurious grooming travel essentials (like this set or this one) and some soft towels for the ultimate present.
uKeg Pressurized Growler
If the modern design of this growler doesn’t sell you, the fact that it keeps beer cold and carbonated for two weeks might.
Artisan Shave Kit
Add a bit of luxury to your friend/brother/cousin’s shaving routine. Los Poblanos’s kit comes complete with a bar of handcrafted soap, a brush and a bowl.
SodaStream Sparkling Water Maker
Twist in a bottle, push a button and in less than 30 seconds you’ll have your very own sparkling water.
COWIN Portable Bluetooth Speaker
This speaker is pretty small, but that doesn’t mean it won’t provide amazing sound. Throw it in your backpack or duffle so you can listen on-the-go.
Barware Set
This isn’t an ordinary bar set, and that’s what makes it so special. Make your favorite cocktails in a mason jar with the included jigger and muddler.
YETI Rambler
Designed with double wall insulation and stainless steel, Yeti’s Rambler keeps hot drinks hot and cold drink cold. Plus, it’s nearly indestructible.
Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones
Everyone has their own individual preferences when it comes to headphones, but you can’t go wrong with gifting a pair of Beats. This one offers 40 (!) hours of listening time, great sound quality and comfortable cushioned ear cups.
Coyuchi Cloud Loom Robe
Getting out of a warm shower during colder temperatures isn’t exactly an enjoyable experience. But slipping into Coyuchi’s 100% organic cotton robe can make it that much easier. Fair warning that you might never want to put on real clothes after feeling how soft this baby is.
Echo Spot
With hundreds of possible uses, everyone can benefit from an Amazon Echo Spot. What’s different from other Alexa products is the video screen. You can see the weather, read the news, connect it with your other smart home cameras to check who’s at the door or what you pet is up to from another room, make video calls, and so much more.
Urban Bloom Domus Pillow
This memory foam pillow is the best bedroom upgrade. Not only is it supportive and comfortable, it’s also designed to keep you cool all night long. Yes, that means you won’t have to flip over the pillow to get to the “cool” side.
Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine
Nespresso’s Vertuo Machine is able to automatically detect which capsule you insert to provide the perfect cup of coffee or espresso at the touch of a button. As a bonus, the appliance comes with a kit of 12 coffee capsules so whomever you gift it to can find their favorite flavor.
Bellroy Hide & Seek Wallet
There’s definitely someone in your life who’s been using the same wallet for way longer than they should be. Bellroy’s Hide&Seek features a luxurious design (made from vegetable tanned cow leather) and awesome extra aspects like hidden money and card slots for just $90.
AmazonBasics Sherpa Blanket
Who doesn’t love a super-soft blanket? This one from Amazon has micromink polyester on one side and fluffy sherpa fleece on the other, making it the perfect addition to nights spent in front of the fire.
23andMe DNA Test
23AndMe’s DNA test allows you to learn more about your ancestry dating back thousands of years. You can even see where you have relatives throughout the world and have the ability to opt-in to reach out to these people.
