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We all likely know that one person who always has some fun new gadget they need to show you when you stop by their home. (Well, if you clicked on this gift guide, I’m assuming you definitely do!) That person can be incredibly hard to shop for, but I tried to cover all kinds of ground here, from someone who has every kitchen gadget known to man to someone who loves to build things, and so many other types of gadget-lovers in between! But at the very least, every household should probably have a Battery Daddy.
1.A battery case and tester can slide into a drawer or on a shelf so they can point anyone in the direction of it next time one of their [redacted number] gadgets that runs on batteries loses steam. It’ll also help ’em figure out when next to go battery shopping.
Includes a removable battery tester that doesn’t require a battery. Holds up to 93 batteries of various sizes.
Promising <a href="https://myappsplus.com/tcl-c7l-review-one-of-the-best-value-tvs-youll-find-this-year/” title=”TCL C7L review: one of the best value TVs you'll find this year”>review: “Okay, so I’ve seen these things in a store. I always thought they were kind of dumb and a waste of money. Let me tell you, this thing is AMAZING! We now own several of them. Holds AA, AAA, D, C, and even has a convenient little spot for the circle batteries. It’s so nice not having a junk drawer or tub of batteries to sift through. If you love organization, you NEED to buy this. I didn’t even know it came with a battery tester, that’s pretty dang cool too, and it actually works. Love the clear design lid so you can see through to see what you are running low on. Keeps the batteries safe from water or other stuff getting all over them, too. 10/10 recommend!” —Patrick Ferrari
Get it from Amazon for $20.79+ (available in five colors).
2.A Kodak “Charmera” blind boxso they’ll get a mini thrill out of unwrapping one of seven camera keychains. Oh, and it gets better. They actually work! They can take photos, record video, and then customize for an even more vintage look with vintage filters, customized frames, and date stamps. Um, sounds like you mightas well pick one up for yourself, too.
You’ll get one of seven designs. Also, you’ll need a 1GB–128GB TF memory card, since one is not included in the package. See it in action on TikTok.
Promising review: “It’s such a fun and simple design that you really will be taking photos of everything with it when you first get it.”
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
3.A flameless candle diffuser in case they’re extremely into gadgets but are lower key about it because they like the way less obvious ones. To the untrained eye, this diffuser looks like a regular candle. But they won’t have to worry about burning through it or stepping out of the room. Oh, and it includes essential oils. The works!
According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.
This diffuser comes with two scents that vary by candle color, but you can try more scents on Lifeline’s product page!
Promising review:”I really love this diffuser! I have three in my house. It’s a great alternative if you can’t or don’t want to use real candles, and it actually looks really nice sitting out. It works surprisingly well, too — the scent definitely carries through the room and makes the space smell better.”
Get it from Amazon for$49.99 (available in six colors).
4.A magnetic keychain multi-flashlight for the person whose flashlight game is unmatched — ’til now! This handheld gadget has a regular light, a multicolor light, an “SOS” flashing light, a magnet, and clips onto a hat in case they need a headlamp for exploring. Might as well buy one for every adult’s stocking while you’re at it.
Check out a TikTok of the multi-flashlight in action.
Promising review: “This tiny, affordable flashlight is the most versatile light I’ve ever seen. It’s small enough to disappear in a pocket. The dial-a-lumen brightness wheel saves battery by allowing you to pick exactly how much light you need fast, and the selectable multicolor LED mode is so handy! Use it as a travel light, swivel the clip for attaching to a shirt pocket or the brim of a cap, use the color wheel secretion to perfectly light your face during video calls, use the red and amber safety flasher mode while riding rental bikes or scooters, or place the magnetic base on the hood of your car for hands-free light for auto work.” —Chris M.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).
5.A kid’s Snap Circuits light STEM kit that’ll let them whip up 175+ projects with the included parts if they’re always tinkering with different toys and gadgets and you can just TELL they’d be great at actually building stuff like this!
Promising reviews: “We bought this for our 8-year-old grandson’s birthday, and he has built every one of the projects in the first day of having it. He LOVES it, and we love it because he is learning about electricity, safely, while having so much fun. We highly recommend this to anyone with a child who is curious and likes hands-on activities. It has given him hours of fun for days since his birthday.”
Get it from Amazon for$111.18.
6.A compact travel cable organizerwith a place for just about every one of their and (every member of your family’s) devices and corresponding cables while they’re jet-setting. Or even just commuting for work and need ALL their things. AND this is waterproof!
Promising review: “This case has been amazing for storing my earbuds, various loose cable connectors, chargers, etc. I am using it right now on a trip, and it has been fantastic for keeping these items in one convenient, organized place. It is lightweight and fits easily into my one carry-on item when boarding the many flights I am taking. I’m pretty sure I will still be using it to keep all these items together and more easy to locate when I return home! Iam so glad I bought this!” —V. Elia
Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in 27 styles).
7.A set of Troll Doll lighter cases in case they were a sucker for a stray Bic lighter back in the day. The cases come in the nude or in a cozy sweater so they can choose their own adventure with these lil’ guys.
The lighters aren’t included, but reviewers mention that thecheap little onesfrom gas stations work perfectly (but that standard Bic ones were a tight fight)!
Promising review: “I can’t even. This is literally the cutest thing I have ever impulse bought. It’s a hit at parties and I giggle every time I remove the cute little hat to use the lighter.”
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99(available in three styles).
8.A working claw machine to fill up with candy, squishy toys…all kinds of things! Now I can’t promise you that it’ll help them improve their arcade prowess, but it can’t hurt!
The machine comes with fake coins to activate, but it also works with real quarters. Reviewers warn that it’s pretty loud and burns through D batteries.
Promising review:”This game is awesome! So worth the purchase! I got it for my niece’s 4th birthday and it was a hit! I read all the reviews prior to purchasing and I highly recommend doing that. I was able to buy smaller toys and figurines to throw in there as well as some bite size candy so I could have it ready for her to open and play with.”
9.A universal remote attachment in case every time you come over, it’s a whole THING to track down all the essential remotes before you can put on that week’s episode of Dancing with the Stars.
Promising review:”Before: three remotes, one for the screen (on/off), a separate one for the sound system (volume) and of course the fire stick remote. After: just the one convenient integrated unit.No more scrambling to find the which remote to do what I want, cause it’s all right there in the one unit. I wish I’d have bought one years ago cause the multi-remote tango got old real fast.”
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available for several remote styles).
10.A new-to-the-scene, ocean-projecting shower lamp in case they’re very serious about being very chill. They can park this beaut in the corner of the shower or another room to dial up the vibes — even in their landlocked state.
Promising review:“Probably myfavorite purchase of the year. I like to shower with the lights off, using candles for light. Of course, they smell nice but don’t provide enough light. With the adjustable brightness of this lamp, I get just the right amount of light to enjoy my relaxing shower, but also be able to see what I’m doing.It has a ton of settings with all different colors, and when you take off the top, it has this cool water effect on the ceiling.I thought I would only use it in the bathroom, but now I use it in my bedroom before I go to sleep.It provides a relaxing glow, unlike the other bright lamps in my room. It looks and feels high-quality. I plan to purchase this as a gift for all of my friends and family, seriously.” —Tanya
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
11.A smart bird feeder with a camera so they can bird watch incognito from a distance. The works with the Birdbuddy app that uses AI to ID birds so they can get right to marveling at them instead of googling or flipping through a book. It’s time to meet the backyard neighbors!
If the recipient (or you), may have any camera privacy concerns, this is designed to capture just the birds and their immediate surroundings.
Promising review:“Changed my life of bird watching. I actually started watching birds! Pretty cool device and friends and family enjoy the shared experience (once set up).
I particularly enjoy interactive identification experience. Really helping me learn about regional bird species.”
12.Anoffice privacy and noise-canceling white noise machine that’ll transform their at-home (or on-the-go) office setup. Even if they have a full-size version of this, it’ll be a delight for the right person. OH and there are 30 volume levels so they can figure out what works best for the location, time, and convo.
Promising review:“Confidentiality is everything in my line of work. I put this in my conference room near the door and set it to a low volume —just enough to mask conversations without being noticeable.The wall plug design means it’s always ready, no batteries to replace. Sound quality is excellent — soft and ambient, not mechanical. My clients feel more at ease knowing their privacy is protected. Additionally, I have bought a second one for home use.I’m a very light sleeper, and have found this white noise machine to be an immense help in getting a good night’s sleep.It has 30 different sound settings from white noise to nature, something to soothe anyone, plenty of volume, and a built-in direct wall plug. It also comes with a long USB cord, if you don’t have a plug nearby. It also has a dimmable night-light. Because of its small, compact size, it’s also great for travel, easy to pack, and take to a hotel/Airbnb, I‘ve always got the soothing sounds I need to get some sleep.” —Val
13.A cheap and fun sound machine can come in handy for a RANGE of ages thanks to its 20 sound effects. Just be ready to hear the noises in your dreams. You did this to yourself!
Promising review:”Great for my grandson who is 5… Also for children’s groups and meetings that we have every week… They love the sounds too.”
14.A 3-in-1 wireless charging station that’ll easily slip into their daily tote or personal item for a plane, because there’s a lot to handle during a travel day. It’ll charge an iPhone, AirPods, AND Apple Watch all at once. We love a triple threat!
Promising review: “I was at a training, and someone had something like this, and it was just a must-have. I have a work phone, my personal phone, and an Apple Watch.Also, it was just nice because the person who I was in training with let others use one of the pads. It’s rare that all of your devices go dead at one time. Ever since that and since I’ve gotten this, I take it to every training I have and offer it to people around me.It’s a nice icebreaker and a way to make friends in training sessions where you don’t know a whole lot of people.It’s also very handy because it always seems like my watch goes dead when I least expect it, so I highly recommend putting it in your daily bag.” —The_Adulting_Lab
15.A stargazing kitwith a super compact and portable Stellarscope to help them quickly ID 1,500+ stars visible to the naked eye. Plus, this kit comes with the book 50 Things to See in the Skyto help them learn about the science behind solar eclipses, sun dogs, and more.
Promising review:”I have a friend who camps quite a bit. I bought this for her for a birthday present. I figured it would be a good activity for her and her children when camping, and I was right! She didn’t have anything like this before.”
Get it from Bespoke Post for $74.
16.An OG phone they can plug into their *current* phone that they may have heard about on analog TikTok. They’ve got layers! (Like Shrek. And onions.) And can be fascinated by gadgetry with an old-school twist!
Promising review:“I bought this for my granddaughter, and she loves it. I’m into anything vintage/retro, and this brought back some great memories of using the handheld phones.” —cJacob5416
Get it from Anthropologie for $40 (available in six colors).
17.A twist ‘n’ lock AirTag holder that would be the perfect thing to get the person who seemingly already has everything, and you’re nervous about buying any tech or gadgets for them. This comes in a slew of fun designs that’ll pop whether their keys, AirPods case, backpack, or another precious thing needs tracking with an AirTag.
Promising review:”I didn’t like the case my AirTag came with. I got this one, and it’s much better. It’s not difficult to get the AirTag out of it. I don’t like my keys feeling heavy, and this added no weight to them. Colors are bright, and fit AirTag perfectly. I have dropped several times and had no issues.”
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 14 designs).
18.A set of waterproof outdoor “flaming” Bluetooth speakers to pump out the tunes while blending in with their decor. They have two modes of flame light, and they can either plop ’em on a table, hang ’em up on a ceiling or tree, or staked into the ground like a torch. So suffice to say, they’ve got options. Time to play “Get Busy” on repeat and annoy their aging rock star neighbor. IYKYK.
Promising review: “I ordered speakers that were waterproof and could sit outside and I’m so glad I found these. They give off a nice ambiance when sitting out back, and the sound is loud but not too loud to disturb neighbors. Bluetooth connection is easy, and as for battery life not sure cause I just received and haven’t had them a month.So far so good, and I’m satisfied with purchase.” —applefir
Get a set of two from Amazon for $75.99 (available in two colors).
19.Or some indoor/outdoor rock-like speakers they can nestle into the foliage in their outdoor rooms, because sometimes the best gadgets are ones that just kinda ~blend in~ with everything else.
Promising review:“Perfect waterproof rock speaker for my deck. I synced them together. They sound great — Bluetooth was easy to set up and sync.” —Lowe’s Customer
Get them from Lowe’s for $88.63.
20.A decadent heated foot massager that’ll help put their old dogs at ease, which’ll especially be treasured by anyone who’s on their feet all day. It has three deep-kneading shiatsu massage styles and three intensity levels. If you’re lucky, maybe you’ll even get a turn!
Promising review:”Love it!! What a great massager. I use it every day!!!It feels so good while using it and even afterward.My feet continue to feel the effects. Totally recommend this.”
“This thing is so user-friendly and great quality for the price! We’ve purchased several times as gifts as well — it makes the perfect gift for someone who you aren’t sure what to get.”
Get it from Amazon for$119.96.
21.A Crosley ’80s-inspired Bluetooth speaker in case they’ve been gravitating toward anything that remotely looks like it belonged in that decade since watching the Stranger Thingsfinal season.
Promising review:”Obviously, this is adorable. But the sound is great, and it is very compact. You can take it anywhere and connect easily. Super fun!”
Get it from Anthropologie for $25 (available in two colors).
22.A Roku TV smart portable mini projector they can use to cast the Netflix true-crime docu series of the moment on a blank wall. Um HELLO, screening room?! And there isn’t even a remote to keep up with, either. They can scroll through all your streaming apps from your phone or laptop.
Promising review:“I absolutely love this mini projector! It’s compact, easy to set up, and the picture quality is surprisingly impressive for such a small device. The portability is a huge plus — I can easily move it from room to room or take it with me when traveling.The Roku interface makes streaming incredibly convenient, and everything works smoothly. Great quality, great size, and excellent value for the price. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a portable projector!” —Sebastian
Get it from Amazon for $89.99.
23.A no-touch cooking thermometer can be incredibly useful BUT also pretty fun to use. Listen, a kitchen gadget is always fun. But this just feels next level.
Promising review: “Wonderful…cant believe I waited this long to get one of these. speeds up the whole process.”
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors).
24.Or a portable 100-inch movie screen in case they wanna get as MUCH use as possible out of their backyard. Light up that firepit and queue up John Carpenter’s Halloween!
Promising review: “I love the size and the fact that it takes five minutes to set up and five minutes to take down. Very portable and lightweight to carry. Very sturdy. I would highly recommend.”
Get it from Amazon for $99.94 (available in two sizes).
25.A Mac OS Shortcuts Sticker that would be a lovely companion gift (or stocking stuffer) to go along with their brand-new Macbook Air you knowthey’re getting this year. (After all, the AI Google suggestions are pretty meh these days, and this can save them SO much time.)
Promising review:”This was a great tip from an Apple employee. It fits nicely next to the keyboard. I got the light blue computer and purchased the black shortcut. Easy to read.”
26.A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher in csae their dream home is one in which they barely lift a finger. This can cut on their coffee machine before they zombie-walk to the kitchen. Or turn on the fan as soon as they feel a drip of sweat down their back. It also works with Alexa and Google Home, and on other appliances!
Reviewers love this because it doesn’t require you to “smart enable” other parts of your home. It’s also a great way to turn on your kettle or coffee brewer from the other room so it’s ready for you when you get out of bed!
Promising review: “This is exactly what I was looking for and had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok! Our front walkway gets pretty dark at night, and I was frustrated with trying to remember to turn on the light every evening and off every morning. I looked into those light sensors you can plug in, but our front porch light is under an awning with enough shade that it would have kept the light on 24/7. This little Switchbot solved the problem. I applied it to the indoor light switch and set the time on my phone. It has worked perfectly ever since.” —Alecia McLochlin
Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in white and black).
27.“Plaud,” an AI voice recorder and notes generator they can carry around in their pocket to help out whether they’re taking notes in a class or meeting, interviewing someone for a story or paper they’re writing, or just making audio notes as reminders. It transcribes in real time and then uses ChatGPT to write to-lists, summaries, and logs based on said audio. Quite possibly the closest they’ll get to having a personal assistant right now….
This is also an EXCELLENT tool for students who want to summarize lectures!
Promising review:“Love this product! Very user-friendly, and the app is easy to navigate. Can transcribe and summarize meeting notes in a couple of minutes and allows you to choose what layout (meeting notes, transcript, mind map) you would like. Allows you to edit notes if needed and replay the meeting. This handy device can record phone calls. Just place it in the holder and attach to your phone, and switch the button to the phone option for those on-the-go phone conferences. Very helpful and convenient!!” —Rachele
Get it from Amazon for $159 (available in two colors). Psst, if you have a little more room in your budget, you can get an updated one for $189.
28.An adorable Crosley portable CD player in case they’ve started building quitethe CD collection again, between artists’ new, limited releases and sourcing all kinds of secondhand CDs on the cheap as they come upon them. (Trust me, your local used bookstore is a treasure trove of those!)
Promising review:”This CD player is excellent; I can take it anywhere, it has Bluetooth connectivity, and the audio quality is very good!”
29.A reusable smartnotebook which is really just fancy talk for a notebook they can take notes or scribble in, move those notes online, and then microwave the notebook to start with an *actual* blank slate. If they go through notebooks fast, they need this! (Use. That. Microwave!)
This set includes the notebook, a Pilot Frixion pen, and a microfiber cloth to wipe it all away. Once wiped away they’ll be transported through cloud services with the Rocketbook app, which is available for both iOS and Android.
Promising review: “Love my Rocketbook Fusion! I thought this looked cool and so I ordered one. Then I joined a group on social media that is for owners of Rocketbooks and my brain has been blown. There is soooooo much one can do with these notebooks! I am loving having it to take notes while I’m on a Zoom call for work. I am more engaged and I process more when I’m taking notes in writing. I’ve always had stacks of notebooks. Small ones for different projects at work. Another for personal thoughts. Another for a nonprofit I’m on the board of. Of course a planner or two for good measure. Now I have one. One thin notebook. And several fun pens… Now I can meal plan, project track, journal, and take notes all in one place! Rocketbook also puts out some great videos with ideas on how to personalize the pages for your individual needs. Possibilities are endless!” —Nikola Sievert
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in two sizes and in 14 colors).
30.A chic Aura picture frame can be an amazing gift for new grandparents or extended family members who are always asking for pics of the kids. With this, the recipient can send an invite to whoever they want to upload videos on an easy-to-use app. This is like a step-up from the shared Google photos family album.
Aura is a small business!
Promising review: “I had been looking for years for something just like this! Not only is this a very clear picture frame, but the app it use is exactly what I wanted for my parents. Somewhere that the whole family could leave pictures and notes to each other privately. It’s like a personal Instagram for only my family. The initial setup was rather difficult, but not a single issue after that. We have been using this frame and app for nearly one year, and it has worked flawlessly. I was worried about spending so much money on a digital frame and it not being what I wanted. But this is a true piece of quality and worth every penny.” —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $149+ (available in eight colors and three sizes).
31.A portable HP photo printer that’ll be a big hit with your preteen nibling who seemingly already has everything. They can connect it to a variety of devices and then print out pics with sticky backings. So if you find one of these pics hiding in the medicine cabinet on your next visit, you can only blame yourself.
Promising review: “This little printer is really fun. It prints out a picture in a matter of seconds, and the companion app is very user-friendly. Took me maybe a minute to connect with Bluetooth, and that was that. No wires to contend with and very compatible with iPhones. You can also take pictures, edit them, add borders or stickers, all right in the app.The quality was very good for the size of the printer. It’s obviously not going to give you the quality you would get in a full-size ink printer, but I was pleasantly surprised. The first photo came out a little dark, so I lightened the next one I printed out, and it was great. I love the fact that there are no ink cartridges to contend with and the size is so small it’s very versatile and easy to carry around with you.” —Erinw417
Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in five colors and as a starter bundle).
32.An Anker Nano portable power bank in case you know them by their trail of dead backup batteries. It has 10,000mAh capacity, which in normal people speak means that it does NOT play around with charging a phone quickly and several times. It also has pass-through charging so they could even charge the bank AND a phone at the same time. (I have an older version of this and adore it. I often leave home in the morning with this in my coat pocket and don’t have to worry about ordering a coffee to use an outlet or beg a bartender to juice up my phone behind the bar.)
Promising review:”With the phone off, it charged my Galaxy S10 plus from 0 to 95% using only 30% of it charge in less than 50 minutes. So it’s fair to say this can charge a dead phone twice and still have some charge left. It’s waaay faster than most regular AC adapters. It’s compact and not very heavy, but you can feel the quality. So far, everyone I let use it is impressed with how quickly it charges. I’m buying one for my brother as a gift. He really likes it.”
33.An easy-to-use SodaStream + a bunch of canister refills if their seltzer habit has become a little startling and you’ve helped them lug 12-packs of LaCroix into the house a few too many times.
The SodaStream also comes with a 60-liter Co2 cylinder, a one-liter BPA-free reusable carbonating bottle, and lime flavoring! Reviewers suggest also buying two CO2 cartridges and trying various natural fruit flavors to spice things up!
Promising review: “Why didn’t I buy this sooner? Let me start by saying I drink a lot… A LOT… of seltzer. I was going through several cans a day, which added up quickly in my garage and was a hassle to return). The Sodastream Terra has been a welcomed change in our household. I keep three 1L bottles cold on hand in the fridge at all times and rotate them around as we use them. The machine itself is so easy to use and fits right under the cabinets in my kitchenwith very little footprint. The first canister lasted around a month; depending on how much fizz you enjoy, it could last more or less. The CO2 quick connect is very easy to install as well, making this item 1,000% worth the time and energy to make my own seltzer vs buying at the store.” —MM
Check out former BuzzFeed editor Abby Kass’s full SodaStream review.
34.A tablet pillow stand so they can find their perfect position to get comfy cozy for the next chapter or episode on their beloved tablet.
Promising review: “I told myself it’s just another thing that I don’t need…and I guess you don’t NEED it, but I am absolutely in love with this thing! I love the bean bag bottom so it can adjust to your preferences. I’ve laid down and set it on my belly/thighs, lay on my side, and it sits next to me, I sit on the bed and either place it between my legs or on them, and no matter what, I get it to the perfect placement of my liking for reading. I like the little hideaway hole in the back for the tool to adjust the arm that holds your Kindle/tablet/phone. I don’t have anything negative to say about this product. It’s the best thing ever! Would buy it over and over again a million times, so please always continue to make this product! If this ever breaks, I’ll be devastated. 🤣❤️How did I read off my Kindle before this? Oh…and get a page turner also…life changing! ❤️😘” —ahlers216
Get it from Amazon for $45.58+ (available in four colors).
35.A kitchen blowtorch that’ll sorta be a gift to YOU as well if you can secure some invites over for creme brulees, smoked cocktails, and more. TikTok is RIPE with all kinds of fun ways to use it!
Psst — you do need butane fuelto operate it! So it would make a great companion gift!
Promising review: “This little gadget is really great for the price.It is pretty to look at and has a nice weight and hand feel without being too heavy or bulky.Easy to fill, just remember to buy your butane! Has a gauge to turn flame up or down. The best thing is the ignite button. I have one of those long Bic lighters, and it takes two hands to get the thing to light! The Kollea torch is super easy! Great for someone who doesn’t have a lot of finger strength. It crystallized the sugar on my grapefruit nicely and made it super juicy, yum!Looking forward to using it with my painting projects and other culinary adventures!” —SeeksTruth101
36.A lightweight LCD writing tablet for a super gadget-y kid that’ll more or less be a better version of an Etch A Sketch. They can simply doodle with the included pen and then hit a button to clear it when they’re ready to create something else. One of the coolest 2-year-olds I know has one and we had so much fun with it (she told me what to draw, I drew it, then she erased it).
Promising review: “I purchased this gift for my just-turned 2-year-old daughter, and she is obsessed — and so am I!It is mess-free, nontoxic, endless coloring fun! She will scribble to her heart’s desire, and with one push of a button, she has a clean slate. This clearing function also has a locking feature to prevent erasing, but she hasn’t used it yet! Highly recommend!”
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes and five colors).
37.A 3D wooden puzzle marble run kit if they love to get all gadget-y with their hands and adore a toy. Reviewers say it takes a bit of time to put together but still had fun doing it! So they’ll get quite a bit of time clocked enjoying this gift.
Promising review:”Lasting fun and worth the price. This thing was so fun to put together. I have big meaty sausage fingers, so I found it a bit difficult in some tight spots, but I managed. I broke one small piece that I had to glue back on, and I had to sand down a couple of places to get the marbles to move a bit more smoothly. Other than that, it functions great. It’s such a cool thing to have, and everyone that comes over plays with it.”
38.A three-color adjustable book lamp they can easily store on a bookshelf and then whip out like a magic trick! What a way to set the mood for a reading nook.
Promising review: “Good size, lights up very well. Changes colors easily by just opening and closing the book. Very nice light.”
39.And a literary clock for the person who has a loooooong list of holds at the library but is thrilled with a gadget. This’ll not only help them figure out if they’ve got enough time for “one more chapter” but it also includes passages from 13,000 classics to help express the time.
Promising review: “Picked one of these up to keep on my desk at work. I enjoy reading the quotes throughout the day. The e-ink display is good quality and easy to read. There isn’t a backlight for the screen, so you have to have light in the room to see it. The battery lasts about a week between charges, with the time updating every minute, and there really seems to be a quote for every minute of the day. It’s really well-made, the wooden body and brass accents look very elegant, and it gets people’s attention when they see it, so it makes a good conversation piece. Overall, I really enjoy it. It’s a bit expensive, but it’s an attractive desk ornament while also being a great way to tell the time. I think I’ll buy some more as gifts for some book lovers that I know.” —Ryan Bates
40.A fancy-schmancy Levo II can infuse all kinds of yummy liquids and ingredients to level up someone’s cooking who seemingly already has every kitchen gadget. This contraption holds up to two pounds of oil or butter so they can get to work at scale.
All you have to do is fill the herb pod, set your dry or activation cycle, add oil or butter, set your infuse cycle, dispense, and enjoy!
Promising review: “Although it was a little over a month wait for my Levo II to come in, it has been one of the best kitchen appliances I have ever purchased. Speedy infusions and tasty creations. I will always brag on how much I love my Levo and continue to recommend it to my friends and family members for years to come. ❤️ Thank you Levo!”
Get it from Levo Oil for $329.99+ (available in six colors).
41.A teeny, tiny DeWalt speaker that’ll easily clip to their clothing and provide some tunes while they’re running, DIY-ing around the house, or at their outdoor job that’s in desperate need of a fun soundtrack.
It has an easy-open clip for one-handed operation, weighs less than 2 oz, and is rated IP56 for dust and water resistance.
Promising review:“I’ve been using this speaker for about four months, almost daily or at least 3–5 days a week, and it has become one of my go-to speakers. I primarily use it while running outdoors, but I also use it around the house while doing chores, so it gets a lot of regular use.
The size and volume are the two things I like most about it. I run along a very busy street, and I’m able to hear my music clearly even with all the surrounding traffic noise. The volume gets loud enough for outdoor use without needing to carry around a larger.”
42.A Fujifilm Instax instant film camera for some instant gratification when it comes to capturing memories…but with a lot less guessing because it comes with a built-in selfie mirror. Sure, a selfie with the top third of your heads cut off could be deemed more “authentic” by some, but it won’t be a good use of film!
It comes with a hand strap, two AA batteries, and a one-year limited warranty. Be sure to snag some Instax Mini film (or choose one of the bundles that comes with it) so they can instantly get to snapping pics!
Promising review: “Sick instant camera. Easy to use and prints great pictures. Easy on and off button and close up. Has a selfie mirror in the front small enough. The quality of the printouts is great and has an app to download pictures. Great price point. 10/10.”
Get it from Amazon for $99 (also available in bundles with film).
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