Music Genius Playing Cards
Music lovers will love this classic set of playing cards, with musicians like Freddie Mercury, Beyonce, Prince, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Bjork, and more. The set even splits up genres into four suits: pop; rock; folk and country; and soul, blues, and R&B.
Price: $10
Google Nest Mini (second-gen)
Google’s latest Nest Mini sounds far better than its predecessor, the Google Home Mini, and can even be mounted to the wall. The fabric-covered puck offers all the basic smart speaker functionality you’ve come to expect, as well as a range of attractive colors, including chalk, charcoal, coral, and sky blue.
Price: $25
SpaceTime Coordinates art print
Using NASA data, SpaceTime Coordinates creates a picture of what space looked like the moment you were born, got married, or during any other signficant event you should choose. The pictures can be delivered as digital files starting at $29 but also as posters, shirts, hoodies, necklaces, home decor, and other products at various price points.
Price: $42+
Rocketbook reusable smart notebook
The Rocketbook is an erasable notebook that allows you to quickly store your notes in popular cloud services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Evernote. The reusable pad is a particularly useful gift for writers or the more environmentally conscious people in your life, and it comes in several colors ranging from infinity black to beacon orange.
Price: $30
Lush Relax gift set
Lush is famous for its bath bombs and other self-care goodies. This gift set is filled with some of its most relaxing lavender treats, such as a body lotion, bath bomb, shower gel, and a bubble bar designed to help you unwind and relax.
Price: $40
Amazon Echo Dot (fourth-gen)
Amazon’s latest entry-level smart speaker is an excellent device for the price. It offers great sound quality and can do all of the things Alexa does with other Echo models. The orb-like design is not as discrete as earlier Echo Dot models, but it is available in a host of muted colors that should blend in nicely regardless of your home decor.
Price: $30
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K gives your loved ones access to more than a million movies and TV episodes from major streaming services in 4K Ultra HD. It also offers support for Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10 Plus, as well as the ability to search and launch content with your voice, thanks to its Alexa-powered voice remote.
Price: $30
Dune
If your loved one can’t wait to find out what happens next after watching the first part of director Denis Villeneuve‘s recent film adaptation of Dune, gift them a copy of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel to satiate their curiosity.
Price: $10
AirTag Leather Loop
Apple’s AirTags lack a lanyard hole, meaning your loved ones will need a loop accessory to attach the Bluetooth tracker to anything. While there are cheaper options available, this stylish one from Apple is made from tanned leather and comes in a variety of colors, including saddle brown, baltic blue, forest green, California poppy, and red.
Price: $33
NErDy Periodic Table Pin
Science lovers will appreciate this creative pin made from handmade glass and pewter that spells out “nerdy” using elements found in the periodic table.
Price: $35
Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard for Mac
Mac users embedded in the Apple ecosystem might find this compact keyboard from Logitech to be useful, which is identical to the standard K380 but sports a macOS-specific layout. It’s also compatible with iOS and iPadOS, comes in two colors (off-white and rose), and features circular keys that are a joy to type on.
Price: $40
Pokémon Home Accents Throw Pillow Covers
Pokémon fans will enjoy relaxing at home with this four-pack of pillow covers, which feature abstract, Pokémon-style designs of various shapes and colors.
Price: $40
Inspiring Quotes Journal
If you’ve got a friend who likes to journal, buy one for them that will stand out. Your loved ones will chuckle receiving this 160-page notebook with a cover that takes a subtle jab at the kind of inspirational quotes you might find on a Hallmark card.
Price: $14
Wyze Buds
These true wireless earbuds might not look like much, but they come with five silicone tips and support both Alexa and Google Assistant. What’s more, they feature IPX5 water resistance and an adjustable EQ — two things you often don’t see on earbuds under $50.
Price: $44
Unresolved Issues Canvas Pouch
If you’re looking for a wittier gift, this canvas pouch with “unresolved issues” emblazoned on the front will likely make your friends laugh as they reach for their toiletries, makeup, pen, or anything else they might want to store in the floral container.
Price: $8
Amazon Fire 7 tablet
Amazon’s Fire 7 tablet isn’t able to match an iPad in terms of performance, but it can still handle the basics. The last-gen device supports a host of popular apps and games — Netflix, Twitter, Spotify, etc. — while giving you a cheap means for reading books or video chatting with friends and family. It also comes with parental control options, rendering it a suitable slate for kids.
Price: $35
Marvel Encyclopedia
This illustrated Marvel Encyclopedia comes with an introduction by Stan Lee and provides the historical background and facts for more than 1,000 Marvel characters and teams. These range from the Avengers to the lesser-known Amadeus Cho, as well as various events like Civil War II and Infinity Countdown.
Price: $22
Rifle Paper Co. Garden Party Monogram Mug
With floral blooms and a gilded monogram letter, this gorgeous mug will add a splash of color to your desk and keep your favorite beverages warm during those cold winter months. Just make sure to hand wash it, and it’s not microwave safe.
Price: $10
Composite Agate Coaster
These stunning, handmade coasters are made from shards of natural agate, a rock formation that boasts a variety of colors, including pink, blue, white, and brown. They’ll make a beautiful addition to your giftee’s table for when they dine with loved ones during the festive season.
Price: $11
Apple AirTags
Those with an iPhone will appreciate receiving AirTags as a gift, particularly if they intend to travel this holiday season. If you have a compatible lanyard, you can clip the sleek Bluetooth tracker to your suitcase, backpack, keys, and other accessories, and easily keep track of their location via your smartphone. If you don’t have a lanyard, however, rest assured you can still toss them in your bag.
Price: $29
Rose Bud Earrings
This pair of earrings from Uncommon Goods features sustainably grown South American rosebuds and petals cast in a glassy eco-resin. The half-moon earrings are handmade, too, meaning each pair is unique.
Price: $50
The Bullet Journal Method Collector’s Set
Product designer and author Ryder Carroll’s list-based method for time management, the Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future, has become a popular gift over the years. This bestselling book introduces readers to the idea and explains how to set one up.
Price: $13
Joy in a Jar
Joy in a Jar is a great pick if you’re looking more a more creative, meaningful gift. Inside of the 16-ounce mason jar are dried flowers and 24 affirmation cards you can ask to personalize. You can pull these out whenever you need a bit of encouragement or support, or clip them to the supplied board using the twine and clothespin that come with the jar.
Price: $25
Proctor Silex rice cooker
This electric, eight-cup rice cooker offers good value for the price, allowing you to quickly cook rice, quinoa, or barley without needing to boil water or use a timer. It even comes with a nonstick cooking pot, as well as a steam basket, measuring cup, and rice paddle.
Price: $25
myQ Chamberlain Smart Garage Control
With Chamberlain’s Bluetooth-equipped Smart Garage Control, your loved one will be able to open and close their garage door from any location using their smartphone. It’s also the only smart garage door opener compatible with Amazon Key, which will allow Amazon drivers to securely drop packages off in your giftee’s garage if they opt in.
Price: $20 to $22
Apple MagSafe Charger
Anyone who owns a newer iPhone model with MagSafe compatibility will certainly appreciate receiving Apple’s base MagSafe Charger as a gift. When used with a 20-watt power brick (sold separately), the magnetic puck can provide select iPhone models with up to with up to 15 watts of power. It can also juice any device that supports Qi charging, including Apple’s AirPods.
Price: $34 to $39
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