1. A cereal dispenser, because cool snack gadgets like this don’t only exist on TV shows — they can be a part of your bestie’s everyday life, too! This dispenses the perfect amount of cereal, oats, or granola for their brekkie.
Promising review: “We have three kids and a very small kitchen with very little cabinet/counter space!!! We used to keep our cereal boxes on top of our refrigerator, but I’ve been trying to declutter and also come up with a solution for our kids to be able to get their own cereal in the mornings. THIS IS IT!!!! It looks great on our counter, and we have very little space, so it fits just right! This has been the perfect solution to giving our kids the independence they need to get their own breakfast! It has been a lifesaver!!! Love it!!!” —tenle
Price: $28.42
2. A cloud-shaped utility knife, just in case your parent wants to up the “cute” factor of their office set-up. This is also significantly smaller than most box cutters (which means less clutter!) while doing just as good of a job as the full-sized options.
Promising review: “I love these — sturdy, sharp with retractable blade. I keep them in different rooms for opening packages or breaking down boxes to recycle. Would recommend and buy again.” —Amy Yasneski
Price: $13.99
3. A Tiki Toss ring game that’ll be the most fun your sibling has had in a while. They can play literally anytime, whether they’re taking a fun break from work or are in an ultimate duel during a backyard BBQ.
4. A set of acrylic resin coasters just in case your friend wants to extend their love for the Aura nail trend into their interior decor.
Promising review: “These coasters are colorful, vibrant, and beautiful. Exactly what I was looking for. The protective film used to protect the acrylic overlay is hard to take off, but it protects against scratches during the shipping process, so I can’t complain. Overall a great purchase, highly recommend.” —Britt
Price: $12.49+ (available in three styles)
5. A mini inflatable tube guy, because, hellooooo, there’s no better way to tell your fave co-worker “I appreciate you” than with something that’ll make them smile every day.
Promising review: “OMG! I love this guy! These things large and small will ALWAYS make me laugh. My husband bought the desk version for me and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up. I would recommend getting the AC plug since batteries can run down fast. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?” —Mark
Price: $8.58
6. A wine caddy for the bathtub so your boo can properly un-wine (hehe) after their grueling weekdays.
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Promising review: “Loved how easy this was to put in my shower and use for anything from holding beverages to face wash. Gifted it to two friends and my boyfriend who at first mocked it but now LOVES it. I’d consider traveling with it at this point.” —MB Schatz
Price: $12.95 (available in six colors)
7. And while you’re helping them enjoy bath time hands-free, a waterproof shower phone holder because they’ll need something to hold their phone as they stream Frasier for the 10-millionth time.
Promising review: “This waterproof phone case makes listening to music and watching Netflix in the shower so easy!! It’s super easy to put your phone in, fog proof, and easily rotatable. The only thing is sometimes touching the screen through the plastic can be a little difficult, but worked most of the time! It comes with three different backs so you can move it around to many different spots in the house. I got the white color so it would match my shower.” —Brittney Steele
Price: $16.99 (available in five colors)
8. A reed diffuser aka an elevated version of a bouquet for your love. This comes with reeds and essential oils like most diffusers. But! In addition, there are cute floral arrangements that come with each bottle, too!
Promising review: “While recently at a day spa, I could not help but notice an incredible scent in their halls. I was very surprised to find out that it was not even something they sold in their retail area, and I was told the owner had found it on Amazon. I have this diffuser sitting next to my tub in the bathroom, and it is incredible. It’s strong enough for the space but not overwhelming. It’s woodsy and sweet. Love this!” —Sylvia Deer
Price: $19.99+ (available in two styles, 33 scents, and in multipacks or a refill version)
9. A set of pastel glitter highlighters to help inspire your kid to get excited about studying! I mean, glitter pens were a thing in the ’90s… but if we had glitter highlighter? Darn, would we be geniuses!
10. A baguette-shaped pillow that will do more than just add cute vibes to your pal’s space! This is also a great lumbar pillow for added support as they WFB (Work From Bed)!
Promising review: “I bought this delicious bread morsel to cheer up a friend. It was perfect, she really ‘kneaded’ it. She uses it for cuddling and sleeping. This yummy bread-cake doesn’t feel ‘crummy’ at all, it’s soft. It was the yeast I could do. If your friend loves bread, and she’s going through a tough time you ‘butter’ get this for them.” —Nora Lee Majors
Price: $24.99+ (available in three sizes)
11. A ~Mystical Fire~ colorant so your cousin can close out their BBQ season in style. People love using this during camping trips, but it also works for indoor fireplaces!
Promising review: “Mystical Fire Colorant is amazing. For a really fun experience, get some of these for your next camping trip. As if a campfire needs improvement… but this stuff is really neat. I’d say the adults love it even more than the kids. We only used one packet and the colors were so good — seems like they lasted at least 20 minutes. There was even color left in the ashes the next day. We will never go camping again without several packs of Mystical Fire on hand.” —TeNe
Price: $6.94
12. A gentle bubbly clay mask that continues to fizz as it sits on the skin. This mask gets deep into pores to soak up extra grime and oil and it a super fun treat for any giftee.
Promising review: “I love this stuff! I received some for a gift and then purchased it for my daughter from Amazon. It feels like a clay mask going on, and then starts bubbling and turns to a thinner substance when it’s done. I feel like it is very gentle on my face. My skin feels amazing after I wash it off. It feels like I used moisturizer, even though I did not. I hear that these masks are very popular in Japan.” —L. Shea
Price: $8.95
13. A PhoneSoap if your friend is the type who refuses to sit on their bed in outside clothes and therefore, will not let their phone touch anything remotely close to their personal space after a day’s journey. This provides 360-degree disinfection a la germicidal UV-C light to eradicate every last bacteria in sight.
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Promising review: “What a perfect gadget for getting your phone clean. After touching who knows what while commuting to work, and it being that time of year everyone around you gets sick, this comes in handy. After the first use it looked great, and then I wiped it down with the sponge that came with it. I feel so much better about using my phone now.” —Crystal Gardner
Price: $63.95+ (available in five colors)
14. A glass essential oil diffuser and humidifier as functional as it is mesmerizing. This helps to add moisture back into dry air, allowing your skincare-loving friend to keep their skin dewy and bouncy at all times.
Promising reviews: “It’s beautiful!! Best oil diffuser I’ve ever had. Everyone is asking me where I got it at. Gives off a lot of mist, makes my whole room smell wonderful, and it’s a great conversation piece. Highly recommend it.” —Danielle Martinez
Price: $29.97+ (available in two sizes and 18 styles)
15. A 42-page Rocketbook Fusion reusable notebook so your roommate can enjoy all the clarity that pen-to-paper note-taking gives them without the waste of a traditional paper notebook!
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Promising review: “Loving using less paper. Got this product when transitioning to work from home. I am a math teacher and was using a lot of paper to write notes and to do lists, show students how to do problems, etc. This is amazing. Thinking about getting a class set for next year.” —Alecia Martin
Price: $29.86+ (available in two styles and 14 colors)
16. A puzzle table with a rotating top and different compartments to keep puzzle pieces as organized as possible. Your parent deserves to have their dining table as a dining table again and not as a space for their puzzles — this will give them a designated surface to play all their brain games.
Promising review: “I purchased this for my Nana for Christmas as she’s always doing puzzles and stealing my parents’ card table. She’s always difficult to buy for, but this was a winner. She’s been using it non-stop ever since! She (and my parents) love being able to move the puzzle at whatever stage it’s in. It arrived in perfect condition and works great. The drawers do come out all the way, so you have to be careful about pulling them out, but that’s helpful too because you can sort, move around, or use them for creating sections of the puzzle and then moving them into place. I would definitely recommend this for any avid puzzle builder.” —M
Price: $59.99+ (available in four sizes)
17. A set of cowboy straw toppers that’ll have your giftee saying “yeehaw!” — especially when their tumblers are being protected from leakage!
18. A Kopari glittery glow stick with SPF 40 because there’s no better time than summer to dabble in some body shimmer. BUT. There’s also no time worse time than summer to accidentally get a killer sunburn. Get this for your sibling who always wants to look fab — not red — during their break from reality.
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Promising review: “Kopari is known for being a high-quality product, and this compact SPF fits the description perfectly! A clear and sparkly SPF 40! Glides on skin smoothly and smells amazing!” —Disneygirl
Price: $29
19. A NYX matte setting spray that’s small but mighty. This travel-friendly (!!) option is great for your wanderlust cousin — it locks makeup in for about 16 hours and creates a matte-yet-radiant finish that lasts throughout the day.
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20. And a pair of braided sandals with a supportive chunky heel for the young adult you know who is just starting their first corporate job! This has a chunky heel to look fancy without feeling hard on the feet.
Promising review: “Reaching for these sandals more and more because they’re comfy, cute and, elevate my outfits! They didn’t require any breaking in and I’ve worn them for an entire day out and had no issues with long-term wear. Fit was true to size. Going to get another color since I love them so much!” —Nidhi
Price: $29.99 (available in women’s sizes 6–10 and 20 colors)
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