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You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in ourBuzzFeed Staff Listen, gift giving is an art. You have to know your recipient pretty well if you want hit the target. Or do you? Sometimes, a gift works for practically anyone. Some examples: a fancy collection of high-end hand sanitizers , book of puzzles , and pizza stone. from Shriver's, the oldest business on the Ocean City boardwalk in New Jersey. Jam the whole package in their stocking or break it up and give a handful to each family member. "Shriver's has been my favorite taffy ever since I was a kid. I moved away from home and thought I couldn't taste it again! Not too long ago, I had a medical accident that affected my quality of life. Ever since then, I've been knocking things off my bucket list. How happy am I that I got to achieve this goal! Thank you Shriver's for making this possible for me! You unlocked happy memories, and helped me make new memories for me and my children." —with a glass reservoir for houseplant newbies and pros looking for a break. Seasoned indoor gardeners know that terra-cotta is great for absorbing moisture and slowly releasing it into the soil as needed. No more over- or under-watering!They juuust have to remember to wash the outer pot every now and then. This works best for plants that like consistently moist soil . Something like a"These are great for keeping soil damp without constant watering. I only use them for the plants that require more water. The planters themselves are lovely and have a clean, aesthetic appeal. This is my second set." —, an illustrated book of cool words from around the world, many of which don't have an English equivalent. You know that dreamy state of being only half awake? The Italians call it"As a language teacher and student, I frequently gift this book to others. It is really beautifully illustrated and the included words and languages represented are unique. Better than others out there. Fun to come back to for inspiration." —so they can turn their kitchen into the next hot pizzeria. To date, a pizza stone is the best gift I've ever received; every winter, we throw pizza parties where everyone can decorate their personal pies. Tip: This works on the grill and the oven. If they're baking it, make sure they put the stone in the oven *before* turning it on. Let the stone preheat for an hour to get that coveted crispy crust."This product is UNBELIEVABLE!!! I’ve been in the business for 20 years and could never get a commercial-grade product replicated at home.Not an exaggeration; this steel is unbelievable. If I ever have an issue with my pizza oven, I know with certainty that I can throw one of these steels in my regular oven and produce the same product. The pictures speak 1,000 words. Great product invention. I’m floored." —housed in a cardboard pizza box that no one in their right mind would ever throw out. Amazing packaging aside, they'll score the tastiest pizza oil, classic olive oil, and balsamic vinegar money can buy."Soooo... I got the pizza oil, and it was worth EVERY cent! I will HAVE to have this in my kitchen going forward. What an excellent product. You can taste that this a labor of live. It goes well with so many things, too. LOVE IT!!!!" —shaped like Michael Scott's mug. Inside, you'll find some of the beloved employees of Dunder Mifflin , accessories , and tiny rooms for the characters to"I'm a vintage Polly Pocket collector as well as a huge pop culture fan, and this is SUCH a fun addition to my collection. It's detailed with tons of fun little Easter eggs and pieces. The packaging is great, and clearly designed to display the set without unboxing it. I kept the packaging but display it on a shelf, and it's cute whether open or closed. It's relatively large compared to the original Bluebird compacts, but it makes up for it with how many rooms and scenes it depicts. I also have the, and the two coffee mugs look adorable together . I love Mattel for making this." —with 78 cards and a guidebook designed by the talented So Lazo. If you're unfamiliar with Lazo's work, they're a Berlin-based, El Salvadorian illustrator who creates colorful works overflowing with whimsy. Use this to get some cosmic insight to how amazing your fall is gonna be. "So cute, I love the art style and the interpretation book. I also liked that the book has spread ideas to try. The art has me ogling every time I come across a card I haven’t seen before. The box is great quality and helps keep the cards safe, along with being adorable." —"I LOVE THESE KNIVES!!!!!! I hadn't bought good knives in way too long, so I desperately needed some good quality, sharp knives. These are AWESOME! Love the different colors with the matching covers for each; they will cut through anything easily and are comfortable to hold . I absolutely love these and highly recommend!" —when you just need a mindless project that'll make you feel relaxed and productive at the same time. The pages are thick enough for most mediums , Minty Lip Duo , Hydration to Go , and Bouncy & Firm ."This is an excellent kit! LOVE all the products inside. Great to be able to try them all in one kit. Our favorites are the chocolate and the eggnog. The smell is on point and delish!!!" —— a murder mystery puzzle book that goes beyond challenging. Only three people solved the puzzle when it was first released in the '30s. Does your recipient have what it takes to join the elite ranks?There are 100 pages, which are out of order, so the reader needs to first figure out how to rearrange them to solve Torquemada’s murder mystery. Eagle eyes might have seen this book make an appearance inwhen Daniel Craig's character Benoit Blanc is in the bathtub — weird that he's not on the list of puzzle solvers.filled with Gemi hand sanitizer. This is NOT the usual, stinky Purell. Each bottle of aloe and glycerin-packed goodness features different scent profiles, ranging from fruity to floral. People will tell them they love their"perfume."I absolutely love Gemi hand sanitizers! The scent is strong, but not overpowering. All the fragrances are light, powdery, and pleasant. I also love that the bottles have a frosted look. Just an all-around classy hand sanitizer! The fine mist is nice, but because it's so light, you have to spray your whole hand instead of just one spot that you can spread around. Orders are processed within 1–2 business days and shipped via standard delivery, which typically arrives within 3–6 business days after dispatch.to make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic. They can change colors , so your recipient can either make them match"The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger than I expected — but I'm very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adultnerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully, that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —— a three-day emergency kit complete with food, water, a first-aid kit, a multi-tool, an emergency whistle, a flashlight, matches, and more. If you know someone who loves to say,"better safe than sorry," this is THE gift for them."I was excited to find an emergency box that was so comprehensive and aesthetically pleasing. What an upgrade from the old red mesh bags my school had us keep in the classroom! The fact I can go for three days without worrying about my water supply is a huge relief, especially after the winter storm in Texas left me sanitizing roof gutter water from my apartment complex to clean, and possibly cook with. Great product, overall.with 75 pieces to build a magnetic track complete with spills, thrills, and obstacles. The fridge is about to become way more entertaining."My son loves this! It lets him create so many different configurations. They stick well to the metal and come with the marbles. We all have fun playing with this. Keeps him entertained. It's a great gift for kids who like building things." —, a fun marble drop game that challenges builders to create towers that bring the marble from the starting block to the end target. Each block color has a unique set of ramps and ridges that alter the ball's trajectory. There are 60 challenge cards that dictate where the first and last blocks go — the rest is up to the player! "My 7-year-old son spends many hours playing this. Some challenges are easy, but on others, he gets stuck and asks for my help. Good game for children to develop imagination and skills to solve problems." —featuring over 1,100 stickers. Swifties will get a kick out of finding all the refs, from paper airplanes to red scarves. "I bought this sticker book for my Taylor Swift–loving daughter, and it did not disappoint! She uses the stickers on everything from cards to water bottles. They didn’t forget any era either! Super fun and cute — stickers are good quality too." —"This little piece of screaming plastic has created an excellent outlet for resolving frustrations in our home. Every time a conflict or struggle arises we push the little goat, get a gratifying screech, chuckle, and move on throughout our day. No regrets on purchasing this. When you get one, get four or five because you're going to want to share with family and friends." —packed with all the hits: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, mini crosswords, and more. Not having to wait a whole day for the next Connections puzzle? Heaven.for a little brain break and got totally sucked in. The puzzles are clever, surprising, and super satisfying — you get that little dopamine hit every time you solve one. I loved it so much I immediately ordered more as gifts.for the cutest self-care day ever. The masks come printed with themed designs or in fun shapes, like this cat-eared bandit mask, which hello, is ADORABLE."These are so adorable!!! My son loves a face mask and we love Squishmallows, so I had to get these for him! He was SO EXCITED!" —in a variety of colors for the person who never thought they'd be old enough to get excited about socks. It happens to all of us — adults know socks are where it's at."Bought these as a gift after the recipient liked the longer length crew socks just like these. They look great. He says they’re a very comfortable thickness, fit great, and provide support. They wash up wonderfully and seem to be durable. The price is very good for such high quality, the delivery was quick, and the range of colors makes it easy to match outfits and is fun, too! Highly recommend." —— a book of simple stories to encourage them to be more like Pooh: present and kind. If this charming book doesn't bring the waterworks, idk what will!"I thought this looked intriguing; I love Winnie the Pooh and am a newcomer to the practice of mindfulness. This book is an absolute joy! I will be gifting this to everyone I can think of because, at the heart of it, it's about peace of mind and kindness. The short practices are easy to put into use every morning. What's even better is that when I'm reading it, I once again feel some of the happiest moments I had as a child. I've been starting every morning with a couple of pages to get my day moving in the right direction. What an interesting combination of playfulness, joy, and mindful awareness! The illustrations are also stunning. This is a precious gift! Many thanks to Dr. Parent for this beautiful book!" —that would look so cool hanging in their window. *tries to decide if it would be cool or terrifying for luna moths to be this big IRL* "I am so impressed with this suncatcher. I couldn't believe that it came so beautifully packaged, and the suncatcher is amazing. I loved it so much, I sent one to a friend for her birthday. She loved it. If you're looking for a nice gift, consider this. Your recipient will love it." —with secret candy friends inside. Free the tiny hippos, bears, dinosaurs, and other critters by ripping apart their sugar prisons. You may have seen the hype around the"I think the candy is very flavorful, and the little animals inside are really easy to peel out. They taste really good! This candy is especially great for younger elementary-aged kids. My 6-year-old brother loved all the animals. You have to open up each cube to figure out what animal you got, which is a fun twist." —, which starts with watercolor-like blobs — it's up to them to add the lines! This is great for anyone who loves to find shapes in the clouds."Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." —filled with lots of unusual knowledge so they can come prepared with interesting trivia the next time conversation falls flat. They can regale people with facts about Hollywood urban legends, presidential pets, strange sporting events, and more. "Like most seekers of knowledge I am always searching out unusual and unique books on a wide range of topics. When I saw this huge hardcover 704-page book on Amazon for a bargain price, I just had to have it. The twenty-two chapters cover an enormous amount of interesting and informative information on numerous topics. If you love books that are full of facts and information on a wide range of subjects, you need to have this book in your personal or even public library donation." —, but with colored balls instead of numbers. They can pick a puzzle from the game book, set it up, and finish filling the board, ensuring no color repeats in any row, column, or square. This is great for people who love puzzles but struggle with numbers ."I purchased this as a Christmas present for my sister, who loves the normal printed Sudoku puzzles. It was fun for us to solve together while celebrating holidays and she still plays today. It also looks great as a coffee table or shelf display. It would also be a good cognitive game to practice problem/puzzle solving and fine motor skills." —offering insight for each and every birthdate. The book uses"astrology, numerology, and pure psychic intuition" to conjure up personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and major concerns based on birthdays. Accurate or not, it's fun to break out at parties!Someone once brought this to the bar, and everyone crowded around it like it was buried treasure. It was really fun hearing lil' tidbits about each person who shared their birthday.It’s become a staple on my coffee table , and I’m blown away by how it consistently grabs everyone’s attention with incredible precision. This isn’t your typical astrology book. It breaks down personality traits, strengths, and quirks for every single day of the year. Whenever guests come over, they inevitably pick it up, flip to their birthday, and start reading. The reactions are always the same: laughter, surprise, and shouts of 'this is so spot-on!'" —BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity , and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.is a BuzzFeed Shopping editor with over 10 years of experience finding and vetting new products. She's personally tested hundreds of products, sifted through tens of thousands of consumer reviews, and met with countless brands to expand her breadth of recommendations. 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