27 A+ Uncommon Goods Gifts To Help You Finally Outdo The Pro Gifter In Your Life

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25-04-2025

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They had their run at the top, but now it's your time... time to be known as "The Best Gifter In The World."
1. A bubble tea-making kit for the friend who basically turns any outing into a scouting expedition for their new favorite boba shop. This kit will allow them to create bubble tea in two different flavors, to their exact specifications. Have you helped them discover that their new favorite boba shop is... their kitchen??
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The kit comes with two loose leaf teas (classic black royal milk and rooibos chai), chewy tapioca pearls, and two steel boba straws.
Promising review:"The gift is super high quality and really impressed my wife. She's loves boba and bubble teas and has been wanting to make her own for some time so this was the perfect gift for her!!" — Jett the programmer
2. A literary clock that doesn't just tell time — it also displays a literary quote with that time every single minute of the day. If you have someone in your life who would rather be reading than doing, well, pretty much anything else on earth, give them this and prepare to blow their book-loving mind.
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Promising review: "So fun to see what quote pops up. It's definitely become a conversation piece in my house. It's especially awesome when it's a quote from a book you've read. I have the smaller version, which I worried would be too small, but it's perfect." — Avid_Reader
3. A weighted emotional support sloth, because really, you're never too old to get stuffed animals as a gift. And this little stuffie does more than just look cute — it's 4.5 pounds and filled with glass beads, just like a weighted blanket, so it can provide the same comforting weight when placed on the lap or chest. Give it to your friend who loves cute stuff and could use a break (which is, like, everyone).
Promising reviews: "My 15-year-old granddaughter, who was experiencing some emotional trauma, stated that she needed something to hug her back when she felt alone and sad. I had seen the weighted sloth, and it looked ideal. She was ecstatic to find it under the Christmas tree and has made good use of it. Sleeping with it, hugging it and letting it hug her when needed. She loves that it hugs her back. I know that the sloth has been a great help to her in her healing, and I am grateful every day that you had just what I needed to help her." — Linda
"Can't believe I ordered this, but I've been struggling to sleep well and figured, why not? It is definitely weighted; it is not a fluffy, lightweight stuffed toy. And it really does feel comforting when I hold it as I lay down and fall off to sleep." — ssc1220
4. A set of six prehistoric whiskey stones that are exactly what they sound like — stones from the Precambrian era that will chill your pal's evening cocktail. If you know someone who loves whiskey and Jurassic Park... congratulations, you have just won the Gift Giver Olympics.
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Promising review: "I purchased these beautiful whiskey stones, along with a 16-year-old bottle of Scotch, Lagavulin, and another Uncommon Goods gift, the New York Times Birthday Edition for my boyfriend's 'big' birthday. Special birthdays call for special gifts. These stones are classy with their gorgeous black and mint green colors. And a huge plus regarding their age and history." — Nico
5. A personalized word-search blanket that will leave your crossword puzzle-loving friend wordless. Pick 15 words and the blanket's creator will weave them into an actual, solvable word search that your buddy can also wrap themselves in whenever they feel chilly (or just want to show off their amazing gift).
Note this ships 3 weeks after final approval.
Promising reviews: "This is the BEST customizable present EVER! Who doesn't love a throw blanket that provides entertainment and is a conversation piece! I bought one for each of my adult children, and they were so excited to receive them Christmas morning. They spent the morning trying to find all the words hidden in the graphic. It was amazing!" — Lowehere
"My 90-year-old mother loves word searches, and she is always cold. I saw this, and my brother, sister, and I got it for her for Christmas. All of us love it! We put her last and first name, my dad's first name, and her 12 great-grandchildren's (it helps her memory!). It is well made and the perfect weight for warmth and coziness. I am overjoyed I found it! Thank you!" — Deni
6. A set of mistaken lyrics coasters for your high school bestie who always mishears lyrics, and is still infamous in your friend group for thinking that Britney was singing about her "lonely car" in "Lucky."
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Promising review: 'Perfect gift! These make gifting SO EASY! Repeat customer here...I went with Greatest Hits for a team gift and boy were they a hit! Unique, fun, and great quality. I've also purchased these previously for holiday gifts for family.' — Robin
7. A personalized "intersection of love" photo print to celebrate your fave couple (or your partner). The photo showcases both names and can display any important dates in the relationship — like when they met, when they married, when they adopted a precious little weirdo dog who now drools on everything...
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Promising review:"I was surfing online to find things for my wife for our 25th wedding anniversary, and I stumbled upon this. It is a long story about how our paths crossed 25 years ago, but when I saw this I knew it was perfect. When I received it, it was very well crafted and I was thrilled." — GuitarLute
8. A rainbow bagel-making kit, so you can delight the person in your life who has never met an Instagram food trend they didn't like. This kit has everything they need to make 12 (!) delicious rainbow bagels at home. This gift isn't a secret way to get invited over to eat bagels...but also, so what if it is??
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The kit includes bagel mix, yeast, and red, yellow and blue liquid gel food coloring.
Promising reviews:"I got this for myself but this would make a great gift for a baker or fan of making things and carbs!" — Hilary
"Three generations of my family made these together. They came out so great." — TulsaSuzie
9. A pair of shark attack ice molds, because if your buddy loves sharks so much that they already know how they're going to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws, this is a no-brainer. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... well, whiskey and water, that is.
Promising review: 'SHARK ATTACK! Incredibly easy to use, great shark aesthetic. As a shark lover, these are great in shark appearance when the ice is made, easy to remove cube and refill. Super easy to clean if something in the freezer leaks onto them or you make popsicle (flavored) sharks. May need a second set. Fair warning (these don't bother me): The size of these cubes is fairly large so a) it takes a while in the freezer before the shark is solid ice, b) the shark cubes do not fit in every glass or water bottle. If you are bothered by the above, calm down and order a set anyways.' — K and P the adventurer
10. A Book Nook reading valet for your loved one who doesn't dream of owning their own enchanted castle, but *would* like that Beauty and the Beast library. In addition to giving them a gentle way to save their page, the Book Nook also has space to hold their phone, glasses, and a tasty beverage.
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Promising review:"This Book Nook Valet is a solid, beautiful wood piece with several functions in a small space. Now, my mother-in-law always knows where she is in her book and where her readers are sitting, and she has a cut-out circle that nestles her mug of tea while protecting the wood table the Nook sits on. What a great gift for anyone who loves to curl up with a good book!" — Kerry
11. A pair of glasses that are etched with an image of the exact night sky that was visible on an important night of your pal's life. The day their first child was born? The day they finished writing their first novel? The day they finally won your town's 4th of July hot dog–eating contest? Whatever moment truly matters to them, here's a way to honor it forever.
Promising review: "The glasses were beautifully etched with my niece's wedding details and the view of constellations from that special night. This Christmas gift is one that, in our family, we call 'keepers'!" — Greatest Auntie
12. A handheld bowl for your bestie who starts every day with a big bowl of oatmeal (and/or ends every day with a big bowl of ice cream). The easy-to-grip handle and spoon notch make it easier to eat on the couch or on the go — plus, since you bring this bowl up to your face as you eat, it will majorly cut down on spills.
Promising review: "Whether it be ice cream, oatmeal, soups this is my happy mug. Love how I can hold the mug in a snug way when I'm on the couch. I don't need a plate underneath it and if eating warm food I get the pleasure of a little heat on a cold day. Loved it so much bought three total so far--2 as gifts!" — Mary
13. A personalized National Parks scratch-off poster, because you know your relative's dream is visiting every National Park in the United States. Help them get even more psyched to achieve their goal with this poster; every time they visit a new one, instead of just crossing it off a list, they can scratch it off here and reveal unique artwork by artist Alyssa Kauanoe.
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Promising review: 'Such a great gift for National Park lovers! This was the perfect gift for my neighbors, whose bucket list contains all of the National Parks. The personalization made it feel even more thoughtful, and they were thrilled with it. Great idea for a gift recipient who has everything!!' — Desert Dweller
14. A karaoke microphone that automatically connects to any karaoke app, for your friend who loves to sing but gets overwhelmed by karaoke bars... or your friend who loves karaoke bars so much that they need an extra option for nights when they can't get to the karaoke bar. Either way, they're gonna be absolutely killing their version of "Since U Been Gone," all because of you.
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Promising review:"Found a couple of karaoke apps that work well with this. My husband had a good time making me laugh and I can't wait to sing my first happy birthday." — Bowchickiwbowbow
15. A set of six adorable kitty snack dishes, because you already know at least one person who loves both of these things.
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16. A pair of personalized hometown map glasses for your friend who loves their hometown so much, they'd never leave — or your friend who's currently far from home and missing it. These glasses can be customized to any city or town in the US — you can even have them show the street where they live now or grew up on.
Promising review: 'Fun gift! I bought a set of the wine glasses for my brother and sister-in-law who live in Aiken, SC. First, I was thrilled I could select Aiken, because it isn't a huge city. They loved them — were even able to find the street where they live on the glasses. This is such a fun, personal gift. I'm thinking of doing more of these next year.' — Great Sister
17. A pair of wooden friendship lamps, because they're a great way to show love across distances. When you dim or illuminate your lamp, your friend's will do the same. You can even set up a group and assign different colors to each friend.
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Promising review: "I bought this gift for my best friend and we couldn't be happier! We've known each other for almost 40 years, and he said it was the best gift I've ever gotten him. We are having so much fun using it and it's a frequent reminder that you are thinking of each other. I also like that you can choose 'your' color. Wonderful and thoughtful gift that keeps on giving and giving." — Bowie
18. A glow-in-the-dark 'doodle pillowcase' to give the littlest artist in your life an extremely fun and unexpected new canvas. They can just take the included light pen and draw anything they like in the middle of the pillowcase — and the pillow will show their glowing image for roughly five minutes before fading. Not only is it better than drawing on the walls — it might get them to actually look forward to bedtime (this will make their parents crown you Best Gift Giver of All Time).
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Promising review: 'Love this! Bought it for my 5-year-old daughter as a stocking stuffer — she LOVES it! She's taken to staying up a bit in her room at bedtime if she's not tired and this was the perfect thing for her to do quietly in the dark. And the best part is she's practicing her writing, drawing, even doing math problems. One of the best gifts this year! ' — Tara
19. A nitro cold-brew coffee maker for your friend who drinks so much of the stuff, you might not recognize them if they weren't clutching a cup. Help them save a few bucks and learn about their favorite beverage with this kit, which also froths up lattes, teas, and even cocktails. Does that mean they could make... a nitro cold-brew coffee cocktail? You either really want to be there for that, or really, really don't.
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Promising review:"This was the perfect gift for my coffee-loving husband. It was easy to set up and use with the instructions provided. The replacement parts to make more batches still keep our coffee costs well below budget and what we would pay going to a coffee shop." — Sam B
Price: $249
20. A box of 24 customizable shortbread cookies, that were MADE so you could send your friends the most delicious inside jokes of all time. Each cookie can be printed with three lines of text and 12 characters per line — so, basically enough space for your best group-text quips.
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Promising review: "I sent these personalized shortbread cookies to my mom for her birthday. She got such a kick out of the message on each cookie, and she said the shortbread was delicious — perfect with her morning coffee." — PA in NM
Price: $40
21. A 100 Essential Horror Movies scratch-off poster for the spooky cinema mega-fan in your life. They can expand their tastes by trying to see every film on the poster, which runs the gamut from classic ghost stories to chainsaw chaos. And each time they scratch off a film, they'll reveal a piece of amazing art by artists Ben Gibson and Patrick Mulligan.
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Promising review: "Not full of common Horror films.... these were interesting enough for the biggest fan. I gifted this to a film student... and he loved it!" — Just me
Price: $25
22. A customized pet sweater, so you can give your friend a way to rep their pet love besides just showing up everywhere covered in cat hair. All you have to do is upload a photo of their lil' bundle of fur, and bam! They get a customized (and frankly, quite fashionable!) sweater to treasure.
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Note that this takes 7 weeks to ship after photo approval.
Promising review: "I bought a bunch of these custom sweaters for our employees as Christmas gifts. They absolutely loved them! High quality and pretty fast shipping given the customization. I appreciated the proof process too so I could check for any errors. Everyone loved them!" — HR Lady
Price: $128 (available in unisex sizes S–XXL and three colors)
23. A tiny tarot deck necklace complete with an actual full mini deck (!) for your friend who loves to consult the wisdom of the cards, but doesn't want to lug a full-sized deck all over town. Don't you love being a problem solver?!?
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Promising review:"This is such a beautiful little treasure! It's much smaller than expected, like maybe an inch tall, but its details are fine, beautiful, and quality-crafted. The Tarot Cards are an exact replica of the original, traditional set and are so special. It's truly the perfect gift for anyone who loves a unique, beautiful jewelry piece." — Buddha Bliss
Price: $55
24. A handmade resin-and-gold-flake necklace that looks like a stylized Earth, and is perfect for your friend who's always dreamed of seeing our planet from above.
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The chain is 24-karat gold-plated and hypoallergenic. Each piece is unique and handmade in Colombia.
Promising review: "This necklace is such a fantastic statement piece at a size that makes it great for dressing up or down. I get a compliment from a stranger nearly every time I wear it out; about half of the people kind of recognize it as the earth and ask me for the story. The adjustable chain makes it even more versatile. Love this piece!" — Mel
Price: $42
25. A floating moon lamp for your pal who loves to gaze up at the cosmos. Using the magic of magnets, this illuminated, 3D printed moon replica floats over its base and slowly rotates. It's a great gift for any age — but if you buy it for a younger sibling, niece, nephew, or cousin, prepare to be declared Coolest Old Person Alive.
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Promising review: "I bought one for my nephew but after seeing it also bought one for myself and have it in my living room where it instantly draws approving investigation from guests. Beautiful as a night light for the area. I have friends in the Space industry and have bought this for them as well." — Joe
Price: $199
26. A pair of MLB cap ceramic sundae bowls practically guaranteed to blow the mind of any ~millennial of a certain age~ who remembers picking up plastic versions of these at the mall back in the day. Perfect for baseball fans, perfect for ice cream fans, and perfect for anyone who begins a lot of sentences with "Back in the '90s..."
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Promising review: "While the nostalgic throwback look of the hats is the main appeal, they're bigger than I thought, making them the perfect size for a few scoops of ice cream." — Telluride
Price: $48 (available in 18 team options)
27. A puppy hair claw because these are the facts: not all of your friends would appreciate this, but the ones who would WOULD ADORE IT. The hand-painted clips come in 13 different breeds, so you can pick their favorite... or order a few and give them a whole pack (pun intended).
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Promising review: "I gifted this to my BFF for her birthday. The detail work is stunning. The item is very big/sturdy. Pictures are accurate and she loved the present. Comments have been received to her from others on how unique it is." — Merissa the Scientist
Price: $24 (available in 13 breeds)
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