Tag: gifts
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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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Are they human?
They need: The best Shiatsu neck massager! This gift reco comes from my friend who bought it for her entire family and sold me on it too! We firmly believe that if you’re a human, then you need a Shiatsu neck massager. That’s facts. [Also it plugs into your car — imagine the tips an…
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Are they a kid over the age of 3?
They need: A fruit and veggie electricity kit! That’s my son! ^ This was so easy to use and he loves it. There is a small red light and a clock included so that when you hook it all up, the fruit and veggies become batteries that power them! Just make sure you are using…
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Do they have a dishwasher?
They need: A clean/dirty magnet! This is the one I bought for myself seven years ago and I love it and have received positive comments on it from guests. Clean, minimalist, black/white. I have seen many variations on this type of magnet, but I enjoy the simplicity of this one most. Great practical stocking stuffer!
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Are they a kid?
They need: Local Canadian-made solid-wood toys Thorpe Toys is a Canadian success story. They’ve been hand-making very affordable solid-wood toys for decades, and the owners are absolutely lovely. They offered a downtown Toronto pickup spot near Allan Gardens during Covid, so definitely worth checking to see if they can still offer that if you don’t…
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Do they love to read?
They need an: LED reading light that goes around their neck! This gift was SUCH a hit when I bought it for my mom, and then she bought me one too and I love it! It has a velvety-smooth patch so that it feels nice on your neck, and it has three different brightness settings…
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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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Are they a teenager?
They need a: Portable mini fridge! Be a cool relative / friend / total hero with this gift! I bought the pink one and the blue one for each of my teenaged nieces. They like to keep their makeup in it (who knew?! It’s a thing!), plus a couple cans of pop and a snack.…
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Are they your friend?
They need a: Tribe friendship necklace! Show them they are part of your tribe! Available in 14k gold or silver.
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Do they love wine and science?
They need a: Scientifically-hilarious Stemless Wine Glass!
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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 love pool / billiards?
They need a: Responsive Billiards Projector! Play billiards under the sea! In the cosmos! Put on game modes for fun or training modes to level-up your billiards game. This is responsive interactive augmented reality, not just a plain old projector. But be warned that it’s pretty expensive and has some requirements, like optimal cieling height…
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Are they a toddler?
They need: The Body Book! I bought this because all in one week my toddler slapped another preschool parent’s a** AND mislabeled my “boob” as my “stomach” (to be fair, there isn’t much delineation there these days LOL). Don’t wait until their kid (or yours) is slapping a**** and mislabeling body parts. Get it now!…
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Do they have a kid and a car?
They need a: Magentic Sun Shade! Just like sleep sacks, file this under “things I never thought I’d need until I became a parent.” Keep the sun out of your kid’s eyes! Makes roadtrips 100% more enjoyable, promise.
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Do they have a baby?
They need a: Sleep Sack! Before I was a parent I had NO CLUE what a sleep sack was. But now I swear by them!
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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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Are they a kid?
They need a: Dinosaur-embroidered Baseball Cap! Because: DINOSAURS! (My own kid has this hat, as does his friend, and they are obsessed.)
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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.
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Do they love Lego and coffee?
They need a: Lego Coffee Cup! No better way for them to start their day! BPA-free; use it for hot and cold beverages!
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Do they have a dog?
They need a: Portable Dog Paw Cleaner! Help them say goodbye to muddy car backseats and paw prints around their home!
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Do they snore?
They need an: Anti-snore Smart Pillow! When it detects them snoring, it gently readjusts them while they sleep!
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Are they a kid?
They need: A f***-ton of AA Batteries! Listen, it’s an underrated addition to a gift! No parent wants to be stuck without batteries while their kids open their holiday or birthday presents.
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Did they hit a milestone in their religious life?
They need a: Commemorative Necklace! A family member bought this as a first communion gift for a tween boy. The back is inscribed with “Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know.”