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Sure, you could start holiday shopping early...but maybe you're at the top of the list of people to buy for.
1. A cult-favorite luxury-scented candlereviewers love for its intoxicating and long-lasting smell. It has an impressive throw, meaning you can actually fill your home with its calming jasmine, oud, and sandalwood scent instead of having to stick your nose right up to the flame.
If you're wondering what oud is, think of the smell of fallen trees in the woods after a hard rain.
Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes.
Promising review: "I was staying over at a friend's house and sitting next to her coffee table. She had this candle on the table, and even though it wasn't lit, I could smell it, and it was so delicious that I instantly went online to find it and bought it for myself! If this came in a perfume, I would buy enough to last the rest of my life. I don't know how to even explain the scent but if you are an amber/patchouli/vanilla fan, this is absolutely for you. The jasmine adds an unbelievable freshness without a flowery scent.I even bought theshampoo and conditioner,which I will probably use as more of a body wash and shaving cream, but that is how desperate I am to get this scent on me!" —Melissa I.
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+(available in seven sizes, in gift box options, in packs of two, and in a variety of other scents).
2. A coffee mugfeaturing the Seinfeld gang in the episode when they got lost in the parking garage. RIP Elaine's goldfish.
Michael Ramstead Art / Etsy
Michael Ramstead Art is a small business that sells illustrated goods.
Promising review: "I love it! What a wonderful design. This would make a great gift for any fan of the show." —Joe
Get it fromMichael Ramstead Art on Etsy for $14.95+ (available in two sizes).
3. A Bonne Maman advent calendar featuring 12 miniature spreads. Not only will these jams and schmears elevate your snacking, you'll soon be the owner of a dozen adorable mini jam jars to keep your tiny knickknacks safe.
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There are some unique spreads like caramel with coffee, guava spread, and more.
Promising review: "I order these for my mom and she loves to have these surprises. She uses her tea biscuits and reports on the flavors. Love this brand and love the little containers and use them for lunch salad dressings or other storage ideas. This company never disappoints." —MM
Get it from Amazon for $26.49.
4. "Liquipens" — a cross between a pen and a lava lamp. These are fun to play with and likely mesmerizing enough to keep you entertained while taking notes in class.
Promising review:"I broke up the three-pack and gave one pen as a gift for a class gift exchange and put the other two in a stocking for Christmas.Good quality and approved by both the 8-year-old and 49-year-old husband, who is a kid at heart! Definitely recommend." —Kindle Customer
Get a set of three from Amazon for $17.99.
5. A handmade ceramic incense cone burner that looks like a tiny little stove. I've seen some cute burners in my time, but this dollhouse-ready one takes the cake.
SuvenaArt / Etsy
The burner comes with 10 incense cones that each burn for around a half hour. SuvenaArt is a small business that sells creative ceramic incense burners.
Promising review: "Very nice! Nicely made and bigger than expected. I love it; wonderful to look at. The incense is nice, too. Fast shipping and good communication from the seller. Thank you." —Juliana
Get it from SuvenaArt on Etsy for $50.18(available in seven colors and 20 fragrances).
6. A set of glittery gel nail polishes to help you master the coveted cat eye look. You can make your nails look like gemstones or faraway galaxies with the right technique!
To get the cat eye effect, apply one layer, cure with a UV light for one minute, add a second layer and use the included magnet to move the glitter into the desired formation. Some reviewers say the magnet isn't quite strong enough, so you might want to grab this magnet kit as well.
Promising review: "I've been doing my nails for years, and this was so fast and fun to use. I always wanted cat eye polishes in my collection and this was perfect! Especially for Christmas time! I will say they are thick, and I'm guessing that's because they're pigmented and packed with the little magnetic bits for maximum shine and glimmer. I feel like I have the northern lights on my nails!I would recommend playing on a few test nails beforehand to get a handle on the different patterns you can make with the magnet. Overall, would recommend it for anyone wanting something easy and fun!" —Hailey
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $19.98(also available in eight other styles).
7. A fun and beautiful board game where the point of the game is basically to become a thriving forest. *wistfully stares out of the window*
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Basically you're growing trees. Each player starts with two. The trees absorb light and get light points, which can be used to disperse seeds. There is a "sun" rotating around the board, so players have to time and position everything properly to get the most sunlight.
Promising review: "This is my favorite board game at the moment. The look and feel of the game are great, the gameplay is great, and it's just a lot of fun. It's a competitive game in that there's a score, but it doesn't feel competitive to play. I like watching the forest spring up and cycle through generations of trees. My wife and I usually play together, and it holds up well for that. The game supports up to four players, which changes the strategy but makes for a better-looking forest. The game is also pretty durable. We've played probably 15-20 times now, and the pieces are still holding up well. No violence or adult themes, so kid friendly too." —Jesse
Get it from Amazon for $37.99.
8. Wax seal stickersconsiderably less messy than the real deal. Plus, you don't need to deal with buying a bunch of melting equipment or deciding what your crest should look like; these flowers work for all occasions, like wedding invitations, scrapbooks, and leaving cute notes for your roommates!
Promising review: "I purchased the translucent wax seal stickers for my homemade greeting cards to add a seal to the envelope. These stickers do not look like stickers, they look like real wax seals, but better. I love them! Great adhesive that truly sticks well." —Sephina Shimizu
Get a pack of 72 or 108 stickers from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles).
9. A long-lasting temporary tattoo kit for when you're bored of your current ink situation and wanna mix it up — for a little bit, at least.
Apply the ink freehand or with a stencil, and the tattoo will develop over the next day to look like the real deal.
Promising review: "I purchased the kit for me and my GF. This was my first time doing this kind of tattoo making, so I wasn't sure what to expect aside from having a lot of fun. Well, we had way more than fun as we started inking each other. The tattoo-making process is really easy. My tat is now six days old and still looks dark and sharp." —Golan
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes, with or without a stencil book).
10. A cinnamon roll candle so you can trick guests into thinking you've been baking all day. The cinnamon, vanilla, spice, bread, and frosting-scented wax comes in a cute ceramic jar that you can even reuse once you finish burning it.
Urban Outfitters
Promising review: "I love this candle and the smell makes for a perfect gift!!" —owalagirlfan
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $24.
11. A fancifulmushroom kitchen timer, which is so much more endearing than using your phone or screaming at Alexa. It also has a glowing 4.4-star rating on Amazon, which is kinda unheard of for novelty timers.
This winds up and times up to 60 minutes, ending in a loud buzzer. Reviewers also use it to help time themselves with work tasks and studying.
Promising review: "This is whimsical and fun; my kids love it. I tell them their dinner comes from a fairy mushroom forest. 😋 Works great, keeps my little monsters in line — 'Dad, the mushroom went off.' Love it." —Vik V
Get it from Amazon for $8.95 (available in four colors).
12. A layered necklace setwith three classic chains — herringbone, curb, and rope — that'll elevate any outfit, even your dog-walking uniform. Thanks to their gold plating, the necklaces are hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant, making them a great budget option when solid gold is out of the question.
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Promising review: "I love the way these layering necklaces look! I haven’t taken them off since I received them and they look brand new still. I’ve worn them in the shower, pools, and beach, and they are still perfect." —Allison Kwong
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three finishes and 12 other styles).
13. ALego cherry blossom kitfor decor you can build yourself.The 430-piece set comes with everything you need to build two stems, and at less than $15, it's a steal compared to most Lego kits.
Promising review: "Great afternoon activity. All of the flower Lego sets are great for a break and getting your mind off things. We have several different flower ones in a vase, and they all seem to fit nicely together." —Jeremy Moeller
Get it from Amazon for $14.59.
14. A pack of funky sticky notes in cool gradient shades for the on-trend agenda. This will give your journal some pops of color and make the whole experience feel like less of a chore.
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Tip from Papier: "Peel from side to side to stop your sticky notes curling up."
Get a sheet of eight sticky note packs from Papier for $18.
15. A baroque-inspired mirrorfor anyone who has been eyeing gorgeous Anthropologie mirrors but can't quite rationalize the hefty price tag. This piece of decor is pretty similar and comes at a fraction of the cost.
Promising review: "I hopped on the gold ornate mirror trend and spent a long time trying to find one within my budget. I was worried at first because there weren’t any reviews when I first bought this. It looked amazing online and was the perfect size, so I went ahead and got it. I am THRILLED with this purchase!!! One of the best things I’ve gotten from Amazon. It’s beautiful and exactly how it looks in the pics. It came four-ish days faster than estimated. It’s perfect for my makeup desk. If there were different sizes of the same mirror, I would buy all of them." —McKinlee Mayer
Get it from Amazon for $92.99+ (available in seven sizes and five finishes).
16. A giant White Rabbit candy with a surprise inside: more White Rabbit candies! No, you're not dreaming: This is a real thing you can get for under $15!
Chop Suey Club
The decorative box comes with 35 regular-sized candies.Chop Suey Club is an Asian-owned lifestyle boutique that focuses on Chinese diaspora design and culture.
Get it from Chop Suey Club for $12.
17. A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. The different sections let you map out what needs to happen today vs. what can be tomorrow's problem.
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Peter Pauper Press is a family-owned small business founded in 1928.
Promising review: "I am absolutely in love. I have always struggled with being overwhelmed with to-do lists (both having them in my mind and making them). This cute, fun design makes that task less daunting and easier. It lets me divide tasks up into immediate needs and tasks to do eventually, as well as gives me a space for appointments and reminders for calling people. I also thoroughly enjoy the 'mood' marker and the 'how was your day' section. I absolutely adore this and it will be a positive, permanent addition to my life." —River
Get it from Amazon for $5.95.
18. A collection of ombre nesting bowlsthat aren't just cute — they'renonslip, dishwasher safe, freezer safe, food safe, and BPA free. And how convenient are those windows that let you take a peek to see if your guacamole has browned?
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Promising review: "I like the fact that these bowls are deep rather than wide so they don’t take up a lot of shelf space. The colors are beautiful. I threw all my old bowls with mismatched lids away!" —Lisa Jean
Get it from Amazon for $19.49+ (available in two set sizes, two styles, and 18 colorways).
19. A cute set of glasscoffee syrup dispensersso you can pretend you have apersonal coffee shop right inside your home. If the Seattle Space Needle can have its own Starbucks, why can't you? The kit comes with a funnel and package of labels, but if your coffee tastes are kind of niche, there are also two blank labels.
Promising review: "I absolutely love the look of these dispensers on my kitchen counter. These dispensers have an expensive feel and look. Added so much class to my countertop and blended perfectly with the current decor and items on the counter. The only change I would make is maybe adding an outline for where the perfect placement of the label should be on the jar. You really want them to be even and at the same height, but once they are on they are on. I would still recommend this purchase to anyone! 10 out of 10. Gorgeous! These are stunning, and I am in love." —Kevin
Get it from Amazon for$25.95+(available in three finishes, two sizes, multipacks, and with a tray).
20. A fancylaptop bagthat's a little more elevated than a backpack or say, an ancient Trader Joe's canvas tote. The faux reptile pattern and trendy shape make this piece feel more like an accessory than something designed to lug a 15-inch laptop around.
Promising review: "It’s much more spacious than it looks. It’s very sleek and stylish. I use it as my work bag, and I find that it looks professional and has enough space for all of my stuff.I carry a laptop, pencil case, two books, a makeup bag, a water bottle, a wallet,alotion,aphone and laptop charger, and other small miscellaneous objects.Still plenty of space. And when you carry it, it doesn’t feel bulky or cumbersome. The bag does sag a bit after use. But has held up to wear and tear. I would recommend." —Su
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in nine styles).
21. A set ofLED lightsaber chopsticksto make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic.They can change colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor) so you can either make them match or change to red and blue to recreateThe Duel on Cloud City.
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Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger that I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. 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." —Anthony
Get it from Amazon for $10.97.
22. A watch face choker for anyone who loved Taylor Swift's Grammy look but wants to take it up a notch. Despite each necklace having five working timepieces, the cost is less than what most people would pay for one.
MoJone Vintage Jewelry / Etsy
MoJone Vintage Jewelry is a small business that sells watch-themed accessories.
Promising review: "Exactly like the photos; I am super happy with the necklace. The packaging was really thoughtful and cute as well and it arrived even sooner than expected. I would 100% recommend and buy again. :)" —Peri
Get it fromMoJone Vintage Jewelry on Etsy for$27.10+(available in eight styles and two rings).
23. Adisco ball planterto make every day a party with all your houseplants as the groovy guests.It comes with two options for hanging (a sturdy chain and a macrame hanger), so set up is a breeze.
It also comes with an acrylic desk stand if you don't want to bother hanging it up at all. And there's an insert pot for drainage if you're using live plants.
Promising review: "I’m completely obsessed with this disco planter! I really liked that it came with the option to use a drip line bottom feed system. The macrame hanger was a nice bonus too! Very cute planter that catches the light well. Looks like a million bucks in my collection." —Angela
Get it from Amazon for $20.78+ (available in three colors and three sizes).
24. Soot sprite dryer balls that'll look sooo cute bouncing around in your dryer. Besides being adorable, they could help reduce drying time, prevent wrinkles, and soften clothes, all without coating your stuff in a waxy residue like dryer sheets do.
Dryer balls are eco-friendly *and* budget-friendly because you can use them over and over. Friendsheep is a small business that sells dryer balls handmade by women in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Promising review: "These are so incredibly cute! I love that they look like soot sprites! I used them today and noticed a significant decrease in drying time. No static, and able to be scented with essential oils. A great alternative to polyester, single-use dryer sheets." —Daria
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $18(also available in nine other styles).
25. A stuffed waffle makerhard at work making breakfasts and desserts previously only experienced in dreams. It's designed with a deep, bowl-like griddle so you can cook your batter with fillings. (Fruit, whipped cream, Nutella...CHEESE?) After all, why should pizza have all the fun with stuffed crust?
The maker comes with built-in tongs and flips upside down to ensure an even cook. The nonstick pan is easy to wipe clean when you're done and even locks in a vertical position to make it easier to store.
Promising review: "I bought this after I saw a video onTikTok, so I had an idea about the yummy waffles I could make. First waffles were stuffed with apple pie filling. Second ones scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese. Just amazing!!! The only way you could make this better is to send a chef!! I definitely recommend watching a video onTikTokor YouTube to inspire you before you start!!" —Adirondackdarling
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
26. A WORKING miniature slot machine keychain that's one part fidget toy and one part lucky charm. What happens on your key ring stays on your key ring.
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Promising review: "SO CUTE. I got this for my friend at work who loves to gamble and it’s super fun and cute! When you pull the lever, do keep in mind that it doesn’t spin each slot individually; it just spins one static roll, so there’s only as many possible outcomes as there are rows on the one roll." —Shannon
Get it from Amazon for $6.95.
27. A ransom note sticker book so you can spend less time cutting up old magazines and more time sending threatening letters. With fewer magazines in print these days, it's getting harder to kidnap people the right way.
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The book has 2,000 peel-off stickers, including letters, accents, numerals, and punctuation.
Promising review: "Perfect for scrapbooking or journaling. There’s plenty of stickers for each letter and extra for the more popular ones! Good variety of colors and fonts. Even some cool graphics at the end — stars, hearts, angel wings, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone that likes to craft!" —Anna L.
Get it from Amazon for $13.58.
28. A working claw machine you can fill with any tiny treats you'd like, from squishy toys to candy to...uhm...bones. Now you can say, "we have claw machine at home."
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." —Chelsey
Get it from Amazon for $37.99.
29. And if you're looking for something to put in the claw machine, apack of Squish-a-longs — miniature Squishmallows standing at only one inch tall.Each set comes with accessories for your new friends *and* a hidden figure. I wonder if you'll find the rare one!
Squish-a-longs, Best Buy
Promising review: "My kids and I love these mini-mallows. They are firm, but you don't miss the squish. We also love the accessories. Much more affordable to collect, as opposed to the full-size characters." —Squish Squad
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sets), a pack of 14 from Target for $14.99, or a pack of 25 from Best Buy for $24.99.
30. A pack of magnets that look like mushrooms growing out of your fridge. Wait, is your kitchen a magical fairy forest? Quick — see if there are any gnomes hiding under the table.
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31. A pack of glittery highlighters for people who want some extra ~oomph~ when they highlight a really juicy part of their textbook.
Promising review: "They were complete eye candy 🍬 They are beautifully smooth and perfect. The Japanese Zebra brand has never disappointed me, and I am truly grateful. 👊❤️🔥" —Junkie4fitness
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $6.
32. Jelly-filled fruit gummies that are soooo good. Like sooOOOOoo good — you gotta try them. Trust me! They look like forbidden candy (Tide Pods) but you actually can eat them.🥲
Note: Reviews looked mixed for this candy because the gummies tends to melt into a giant blob when shipped in the summer.
Promising review: "AHHHHH THESE ARE SO GOOD!!! I bought them from a candy store, but unfortunately it is about an hour away and I can't drive, so I had no way to get them until Amos had a really good discount on these!! Great candy and I love the makers of it." —KEVIN V.
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six flavors and different pack sizes).
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