24 Gifts For The Person You've Known So Long You've Run Out Of Gifts To Get Them
A portable brewing straw because your parent is super into drinking single-origin coffee and tea, yes — but they're probably not into gulping loose leaves or coarse grinds floating around in their mug. This straw has a strainer at the end that filters any solids suspended in the cup. It works great for coffee, yerba mate, and other loose-leaf teas, but can also help to filter out those inevitable chunks from their powdered collagen or protein drinks!
A scratch-off world map for your sibling who has a passion for two things: travel and interior design. This is a simple way for them to hang some personalized wall art in their home while acting as a sweet reminder of all the places they've been.
And a travel cupholder to gift the same person — because you want to give them something they need while jet-setting, too! This handy cupholder slots easily over most carry-ons and will free their hands of sloshy drinks as they run from one terminal to the next. Oh, and it holds two drinks — basically, it's made for those who need both their water and caffeinated bevies within reach 24/7.
A fill-in-the-blank book is perfect if you have so many things to say to your boo that you find yourself at a loss for words. This book is like Mad Libs for Love: you can fill in the prompts with simple words and phrases to show your partner how much they mean to you.
A fuzzy beanbag chair that is adult-sized and equipped with supportive arms. It's the perfect addition to your teen's reading nook, and it also works great for your friend who loves to nap with their fur babies!
An octopus-shaped blackhead remover to bring some adorable vibes into your skincare-loving bestie's routine. This handy scrub stick buffs away at clogged pores, effectively minimizing blackheads, whiteheads, and even sebaceous filaments!
A screaming goat for your pal who is like a Renaissance person of facts — they may not know everything on this planet, but they know just enough about most things to always win trivia night. This comes with a handy book full of facts about goats and a figurine that makes goat sounds (which are basically screams).
A mystery box of cat hats because your feline pal deserves some love, too! OK, maybe this is a bit of a gift for yourself — but just think about how cute your cat will look dressed up as your favorite fruits and veggies?!?!
A pack of cat sponges so that you can upgrade your cat-obsessed friend's kitchen setup. They have to do their dishes, anyway; this makes the process one gazillion times more enjoyable (and adorable!) and will make for a great talking point when they have guests over.
A pound of cereal marshmallows because no matter how much people try to cutout sugar, it's secretly everyone's wish to have cereal sans cereal and only with the marshmallows. Make your bestie's dream come true.
A bubble massage mat that I personally have on my Amazon wishlist (JIC any of *my* loved ones are reading this), but seriously, this is a NECESSITY if your giftee is like Meredith Marks and cannot go without their soak after a long day. This turns any bath into a straight-up Jacuzzi that provides a relaxing massage, heat therapy, and even gentle essential oil diffusion!
A headrest hook to keep your sibling's car at least a little more organized than usual. This comes in handy for anyone who needs to slot their handbag somewhere while driving people in their passenger's seat — but it can also work well to hang dry cleaning!
A Clean Ball so that your work spouse will never have to worry about miscellaneous crumbs in their work tote ever again.
A rotating makeup organizer, because we all know at least one skincare connoisseur who should get their esthetician license already. This is great for storing skincare or makeup — but it can also work well in a craft space!
A pair of exfoliating mitts for the skincare-loving friend who likes to treat their body. These mitts use physical exfoliation to buff away dead skin cells, effectively minimizing rough patches or even keratosis pilaris!
A universal phone mount if your bestie is always jet-setting somewhere new. This hooks onto the seatback tray tables to make any regular ol' seat into one with in-flight entertainment.
A soap brows kit so that your giftee can enjoy the look of fluffy, feathery brows in as little time as it takes to comb out their brow hairs. I've used this in the past, and let me just say — it WORKS when it comes to keeping my thick Mediterranean brow hairs in place all day.
A HyperChiller for that one person who NEEDS their drinks to be ice cold at all times. This chiller cools down drinks in a minute, making iced Americanos less of a dream and more of a dream come true.
Promising review: "This was a gift to me, so I wasn't sure what to expect from it. I've used it countless times to chill room-temperature water (and occasionally coffee), and it works like a charm every time! This works better than I expected!" —C1Get it from Amazon for $14.18+ (available in five colors).
A sound machine that loops hours upon hours of white noise and nature sounds so that your friend who lives in a bustling city can finally catch the Zs they deserve!
Promising review: "I like the look and feel, and I love the sound of the fire and beach sounds. This has a big punch for something small enough to fit in your hand." —ShopGirlGet it from Amazon for $16.79.
A set of Souper Cubes trays, which is a welcome gift for anyone who loves to meal prep. Imagine these trays as do-it-yourself frozen meal pans — simply portion ready meals inside these trays and pop them into the freezer until it's time to eat. And reheating is a piece of cake — since these trays are silicone, they can either pop frozen cubes into a bowl to reheat or pop the entire tray (not including its cover) straight into the oven!
*As a note, these trays are oven-safe up to 415 degrees Fahrenheit! Promising review: "These are a must for anyone who batch cooks soup or broth. The 'bricks' stack in the freezer for saving space. I have two, so a big batch of soup or one large pot of bone broth all freeze at the same time. Easy to clean. Don't stain or smell. Tops are flexible enough to resist cracking in the freezer." —JefficaGet it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two set sizes and four colors).
A hand massager because who wouldn't want a knot-relieving hand massage after a long day of typing?! This massager uses heat, air pressure, and four kneading heads to help relieve pain and discomfort in your giftee's digits. This is perfect if your S.O. is always making puppy eyes at you for a hand rub, even when your post-WFH hands are aching themselves.
Promising review: "This little hand massager is PERFECT for my hands. I have rheumatoid arthritis and nerve pain in my hands pretty often, and the only thing that usually relieves it is massaging them (which is difficult to do on my own). I was super impressed with this little guy as soon as I first tried it. I love that it has different settings to use, depending on the kind of pain I'm having and the location on my hand. Love the two heat settings! Love that it has a 15-minute timer where it shuts off because I can fall asleep with it on my hand. It really is the only thing that's helped me with my unbearable hand pain. Give it a try!" —CBGet it from Amazon for $58.68+ (also available in six colors).
A set of 24 airtight food storage containers to help your baking-loving boo say goodbye to accidental flour bag spills every time they open their pantry. If your partner isn't big on baking, no worries! This set also organizes crafting tools pretty well.
This storage jar set comes with six extra-large (11.83 cups/2.8 liters), six large (8.45 cups /2.0 liters), six medium (5.92 cups /1.4 liters), and six small containers (3.38 cups /0.8 liters), reusable chalkboard labels, a chalkboard marker, and a measuring spoon set.Promising review: "I purchased these for my beautiful granddaughter, Kara, when she moved into her new apartment. She said she loves them! She really loves the chalkboard-style labels and how nicely they stack together. Kara said they are perfect and exactly what she would have purchased herself!" —Lady SiriGet it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in eight versions).
And a bag of shower steamers because it's the easiest way to turn any shower into a full-on spa experience. This is perfect for the new parent you know who can use all the relaxing aromatherapy they can get — even if it's during the five minutes they have to wash themselves!
Promising review: "Buy these! Shower bombs are so hit or miss — so many of them lack fragrance or smell artificial — but these are the real deal. Fantastic for daily use and especially wonderful when you're congested! My kids beg me to let them use them, and my 4-year-old audibly *sighs* in glorious relaxation when I toss one in the shower with him. If I could buy them in bulk, I would. I've purchased these several times; the new packaging is an upgrade as well. Great for gifts!" —Emily SteinhoffGet a 15-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
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This is a simple way for them to hang some personalized wall art in their home while acting as a sweet reminder of all the places they've been. And a travel cupholder to gift the same person — because you want to give them something they need while jet-setting, too! This handy cupholder slots easily over most carry-ons and will free their hands of sloshy drinks as they run from one terminal to the next. Oh, and it holds two drinks — basically, it's made for those who need both their water and caffeinated bevies within reach 24/7. A fill-in-the-blank book is perfect if you have so many things to say to your boo that you find yourself at a loss for words. This book is like Mad Libs for Love: you can fill in the prompts with simple words and phrases to show your partner how much they mean to you. A fuzzy beanbag chair that is adult-sized and equipped with supportive arms. It's the perfect addition to your teen's reading nook, and it also works great for your friend who loves to nap with their fur babies! An octopus-shaped blackhead remover to bring some adorable vibes into your skincare-loving bestie's routine. This handy scrub stick buffs away at clogged pores, effectively minimizing blackheads, whiteheads, and even sebaceous filaments! A screaming goat for your pal who is like a Renaissance person of facts — they may not know everything on this planet, but they know just enough about most things to always win trivia night. This comes with a handy book full of facts about goats and a figurine that makes goat sounds (which are basically screams). A mystery box of cat hats because your feline pal deserves some love, too! OK, maybe this is a bit of a gift for yourself — but just think about how cute your cat will look dressed up as your favorite fruits and veggies?!?! A pack of cat sponges so that you can upgrade your cat-obsessed friend's kitchen setup. They have to do their dishes, anyway; this makes the process one gazillion times more enjoyable (and adorable!) and will make for a great talking point when they have guests over. A pound of cereal marshmallows because no matter how much people try to cutout sugar, it's secretly everyone's wish to have cereal sans cereal and only with the marshmallows. Make your bestie's dream come true. A bubble massage mat that I personally have on my Amazon wishlist (JIC any of *my* loved ones are reading this), but seriously, this is a NECESSITY if your giftee is like Meredith Marks and cannot go without their soak after a long day. This turns any bath into a straight-up Jacuzzi that provides a relaxing massage, heat therapy, and even gentle essential oil diffusion! A headrest hook to keep your sibling's car at least a little more organized than usual. 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A soap brows kit so that your giftee can enjoy the look of fluffy, feathery brows in as little time as it takes to comb out their brow hairs. I've used this in the past, and let me just say — it WORKS when it comes to keeping my thick Mediterranean brow hairs in place all day. A HyperChiller for that one person who NEEDS their drinks to be ice cold at all times. This chiller cools down drinks in a minute, making iced Americanos less of a dream and more of a dream come true. Promising review: "This was a gift to me, so I wasn't sure what to expect from it. I've used it countless times to chill room-temperature water (and occasionally coffee), and it works like a charm every time! This works better than I expected!" —C1Get it from Amazon for $14.18+ (available in five colors). A sound machine that loops hours upon hours of white noise and nature sounds so that your friend who lives in a bustling city can finally catch the Zs they deserve! Promising review: "I like the look and feel, and I love the sound of the fire and beach sounds. This has a big punch for something small enough to fit in your hand." —ShopGirlGet it from Amazon for $16.79. A set of Souper Cubes trays, which is a welcome gift for anyone who loves to meal prep. Imagine these trays as do-it-yourself frozen meal pans — simply portion ready meals inside these trays and pop them into the freezer until it's time to eat. And reheating is a piece of cake — since these trays are silicone, they can either pop frozen cubes into a bowl to reheat or pop the entire tray (not including its cover) straight into the oven! *As a note, these trays are oven-safe up to 415 degrees Fahrenheit! Promising review: "These are a must for anyone who batch cooks soup or broth. The 'bricks' stack in the freezer for saving space. I have two, so a big batch of soup or one large pot of bone broth all freeze at the same time. Easy to clean. Don't stain or smell. Tops are flexible enough to resist cracking in the freezer." —JefficaGet it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in two set sizes and four colors). A hand massager because who wouldn't want a knot-relieving hand massage after a long day of typing?! This massager uses heat, air pressure, and four kneading heads to help relieve pain and discomfort in your giftee's digits. This is perfect if your S.O. is always making puppy eyes at you for a hand rub, even when your post-WFH hands are aching themselves. Promising review: "This little hand massager is PERFECT for my hands. I have rheumatoid arthritis and nerve pain in my hands pretty often, and the only thing that usually relieves it is massaging them (which is difficult to do on my own). I was super impressed with this little guy as soon as I first tried it. I love that it has different settings to use, depending on the kind of pain I'm having and the location on my hand. Love the two heat settings! 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