Category: Christmas
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Do you have too many people of all ages to buy for?
Then you need: Don’t Laugh Challenge joke books (links below)! I have the yearly challenge of buying Christmas presents for five kids between 9-17 years old within one family. I’m constantly looking for ways to be fair to each of them while keeping it fun for them and inexpensive for me. I got each of…
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Are they an eco-conscious fashionista?
They need an: Arm warmer top made from a sustainable fish scale fabric! Ever heard of UMORFIL? It’s a textile made of ocean collagen peptide derived from recycled fish scales! How cool is that? Several big brands use it, including The North Face and Wacoal, but this brand Eight I Three is a Toronto-based ecofriendly…
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Are they a kid over the age of 5?
They need a: Build-your-own-fort kit! This gift idea came via my friend Wendy, who bought it for her nephew and it was a hit! Grab an old sheet to drape over it and get all the fun of forts without damage to your furniture and chaos in your living space. Take it outside for extra…
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Have they lost their f****** way?
They need: The Way of Integrity! After an extremely rough year, this is my current read, and it’s bringing me back to life. Help them get back in touch with themselves so they can live in their integrity and stop feeling so lost!
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Do they love fidget toys?
They need: Flow rings! I got mine for my son from Mastermind Toys. But when I tried searching them, they didn’t show up, so maybe they are no longer sold there. I found the exact same ones on Amazon and they come in a two pack. The funnest way we like to use them is…
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Do they love candles?
They need a: Flat candle! These unique handpainted flat candles made in Lithuania are unique, available via Amazon, and perfect for candle lovers. And because they only have a small steel base rather than a jar, they produce less waste than regular candles.
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Do they love Filipino food?
They need a: Clever tote bag! Started by a Filipino journalist, these tote bags are perfect gifts. I also love their “Don’t Let Your Tita Ruin Your Mental Health” tote bags! 😂
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Do they love board games, especially Scrabble?
They need: Upwords! This game gives Scrabble a 3D upgrade! Not only can you make words the usual way (horizontally), you can stack letter tiles vertically! I grew up playing this game with my family and I bet someone you know would love it too!
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Do you have way too many people of all ages and sizes to buy for?
Then you need: A f***-ton of interactive glow-in-the-dark t-shirts! I am buying ENTIRE FAMILIES these cool shirts. One branch of our family has five kids and two adults. That’s *seven* people! Use your cellphone light to draw on it in the dark (although it does come with a light pen. I’m also told laser pointers…
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Do they love jewelry?
They need a: Decades Birthday Necklace! This company does milestone birthday necklaces for each decade: This 60th birthday one has six circles representing six decades. Available from 30th to 90th birthdays. Also doubles as a lovely Mother’s Day gift!
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Do they need to relax?
They need a: Copper Head Massager! I bought like 15 of these as Christmas gifts. They were a hit! Pro tip: Try it on your kneecaps. Sounds weird, but you’re welcome!
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Do they love reading?
They need a: Portable “Book Nook”! This reading valet is great on a windowsill, on a night table, or in a hotel! For maximum impact, gift it alongside a new book you know they’ll love.