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    Found: The Most Unique Holiday Gifts On Amazon

    Ray Lowe
    Refinery29December 3, 2019
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    We're all aware that Amazon is a treasure trove of products. There are very few places you can purchase a 24-pack of toilet paper, a limited edition ADA-approved water flosser, and a housewarming succulent all in one go. But beyond Amazon's endless digital shelves of Instant Pots and practical fare are some truly unique items that make for great holiday gifts — if you can find them.

    We dove in deep looking for those giftable treasures that are creative enough to earn you brownie points with the toughest of giftees but can still be considered crowd-pleasers (at least for anyone with a decent sense of humor). Get your wrapping paper at the ready and sift through our favorite holiday finds ahead. If it's the effort that counts, no one needs to know you found your diamond-in-the-rough present from this thrifty little gift guide.

    At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.

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    Homemade Gin Kit


    Let a craft-cocktail-obsessive in your life play at (safe and legal) bootlegging. This stylish DIY kit comes complete with all the necessary fixin's to brew up a 750ml-batch of homemade gin.


    W+P Design Homemade Gin Kit, $, available at Amazon

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    Apple Watch Mac-Monitor Charging Stand


    This little charging stand transforms a resting Apple Watch into a retro Mac monitor — and now no tech accessory will ever be as cute.

    elago W4 Apple Watch Stand, $, available at Amazon
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    Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera


    If you want to go the extra mile, add in some extra packs of film for them so they can keep up the hobby with this Amazon's Choice instant-digital hybrid camera.

    Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera (Pink), $, available at Amazon
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    W&P Porter Lunch Bowl


    Why we ever abandoned the idea of lunch boxes after grade school, we'll never know — help your giftee make up for lost time with a packable-lunch container (also known as a "lunch bowl" in the adult world) that boasts no leakage and a stylish sheen.

    WP W&P WP-PBP-RD Plastic Porter Bowl Lunch Container, Food Storage, Bento Box, Meal Prep, Airtight, BPA-Free, 1 Liter, Red, $, available at Amazon
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    Silicone AirPods Case & Drop-Proof Keychain


    When you really don't know what to get them, a holiday-festive gift that's useful year 'round is a pretty good failsafe.

    Xmifer Silicone AirPods Case & Drop-Proof Keychain, $, available at Amazon
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    Fantastic Cities: A Coloring Book of Amazing Places Real & Imagined


    Stop yourself from buying another one of those ho-hum "adult coloring books" and try something a little more adventurous instead.

    Steve McDonald Fantastic Cities: A Coloring Book of Amazing Places, $, available at Amazon
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    Portable Ultrasonic Cool-Mist Humidifier


    There's something about a product being made "portable" that makes it so much cuter — and this handheld humidifier is crafted in an adjustable-stick and USB-friendly style so it can be toted and set up inside water-filled mugs, bottles, or cups anywhere you need a little extra moisture.

    Ourry Portable Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, $, available at Amazon
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    Travel Document Organizer


    Any savvy traveler in your life will cherish this highly reviewed organizer decked out in its rose-gold holiday best.

    Zoppen Travel Document Organizer, $, available at Amazon
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    TRUFF White Truffle Hot Sauce


    For the true hot-sauce fanatics in your life: a limited-edition, white-truffle-infused bottle that comes prettily packaged in a gold-foiled gift box.

    TRUFF White Truffle Limited Release Hot Sauce, $, available at Amazon
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    Herbivore Botanicals Mini Facial Oil Trio


    Get your D.I.Y. frenzied friend onto a skincare kick with a beginner's oil blending kit.

    Herbivore Botanicals Mini Facial Oil Trio, $, available at Amazon
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    Silicone Yellow Submarine Tea Infuser


    Finally: the perfect gift for big Beatlemaniacs that moonlight as tea-fanatics, too.

    OTOTO Silicone Yellow Submarine Tea Infuser, $, available at Amazon
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    The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Virginia Woolf Secular Saint Candle


    Our grandparents lit mother Mary candles, we're lighting Virginia Woolf candles.

    The Unemployed Philosophers Guild Virginia Woolf Secular Saint Candle, $, available at Amazon
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    Cat-Shaped Soup & Rice Bowl


    There's no shame in living off packs of ramen once you realize you've blown half your bank account on Cyber Monday deals — make the struggle feel cuter with a soup and rice-bowl set straight from Japan.

    SunArt Cat-Shaped Soup & Rice Bowl, $, available at Amazon
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    2020 Buble-Wrap Calendar


    This bubble wrap wall calendar is oh so satisfying. Friends who enjoy Youtubing ASMR videos will equally love this.

    Bubble Calendar 2020 Bubble Wrap Calendar, $, available at Amazon
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    ZENS Travel Tea Set


    This portable traditional Chinese tea set includes a double wall teapot with an infuser and two double-wall tea glasses to ensure your cup is cool to the touch.

    Zens Travel Tea Set, $, available at Amazon
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    Hydroponic Desk Planter


    Hydroponic plants make soothing desk partners.

    Ivolador Glass Planter Bulb Vase with Retro Solid Wooden Stand, $, available at Amazon
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    Portable Stainless-Steel Charcoal Grill


    Perfect for camping trips, apartments with small balconies, and super cool dads.

    Sougem Portable Stainless-Steel Charcoal Grill, $, available at Amazon
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    Secret Message Locket Necklace


    Write a sweet note to your giftee before handing them this locket.

    Dearest Mine Gold-tone Secret Message Ball Locket Necklace, $, available at Amazon
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    Suck UK Cork Globe


    Have a wanderlust-obsessed friend? Skip the cliché gift of giving them a map and some push pins and instead for a globe that literally allows you to pinpoint your destinations.

    Suck UK Cork Globe, $, available at Amazon
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    Huy Fong Grab N Go Sriracha Packets


    Name one person who wouldn't want a packet of Sriracha hot sauce in their bag. We'll wait.

    Huy Fong Grab N Go Original Sriracha Chili Sauce (50 Pack), $, available at Amazon
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    Mindfulness Cards


    Pre-purchasing a set of yoga classes has become a hefty expense. Keep them similarly grounded with a simple set of mindfulness cards they can display in their home, car, or office.

    Amazon Mindfulness Cards: Simple Practices for Everyday Life, $, available at Amazon
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    Ribbon-Crystal Brooch


    For your fanciest of friends.

    Happy Try Ribbon-Crystal Brooch, $, available at Amazon
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    Gluten Is My Bitch Cookbook


    Keep your gluten-free friends and family. feeling respected and well-fed this holiday season.

    April Peveteaux Gluten Is My Bitch, $, available at Amazon
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    Reusable Cotton Pads


    The gift of reusable makeup-removing pads is actually one of the most ingenious ideas yet — it'll save them from wasting money on tons of cotton pads for the rest of their lives.

    Wegreeco Reusable Bamboo Makeup Remover Pads, $, available at Amazon
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    Homesick State-Scented Candle


    Homesick's candles come in a range of state-specific scents — grab one for every one of your transplant friends' new homes.

    Homesick Candles State Scented Candle, $, available at Amazon
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    Knock Knock Personal Library Kit


    Loaning a book is a tricky business — we've fallen prey to many a friend who's "forgotten" to return our favorite paperbacks. Help your friend hold their loanees responsible with a personal library kit.

    Knock Knock Personal Library Kit, $, available at Amazon
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    Sonyabecca Macrame Hanging Chair


    Some friends are more homebodies than others — let them know you respect their love for staying in with a piece of furniture that'll really up their space's boho-chill vibes.

    Sonyabecca Macrame Hammock Chair, $, available at Amazon
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    La Sante Wizard Makeup Brush Set


    A wand is cool. Wand makeup brushes are cooler.

    La Sante Wizard Wand Potter Makeup Brushes, $, available at Amazon
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    HomeCraft Slowcooker Buffet


    Why gift them one instant pot when you can gift them a whole instant pot party?

    Nostalgia HomeCraft TSC25 3-Station 2.5-Quart Slow Cooker Buffet, $, available at Amazon
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    ChopSabers Light Up Chopsticks


    These lightsaber chopsticks come in a set of two. You never have to tell them you kept one pair for yourself.

    ChopSabers Light Up Lightsaber Chopsticks LED Set, $, available at Amazon
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    Christopher Knight Velvet-Sheep Ottoman


    You could gift them a boring ol' ottoman...or you could gift them this. Great for friends with kids...or not.

    Christopher Knight Home Living Brebis White Velvet Sheep Ottoman, $, available at Amazon
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    Player Ten The Voting Game


    We all have that one friend, acquaintance, cousin, etc. who loves to host a regular game night. But if we have to play Settlers of Catan according to their rules one more time, we'll lose it. Gift them a game that sounds fun for everyone and bars any potential cheating.

    The Voting Game The Voting Game, $, available at Amazon
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    What On Earth Paper Towel Holder


    We laughed, you'll laugh, they'll laugh.

    What On Earth Brontosaurus Paper Towel Holder - 17" High, $, available at Amazon
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    Whiskey Globe Decanter


    A truly unique whiskey decanter. And yes, that is an antique sunken ship you see sitting in the middle.

    Kemstood Whiskey Globe Decanter Set, $, available at Amazon
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    Marna Pink Piggy Steamer


    Clunky steamer racks are obsolete. Just use this handy piggy lid over a microwavable bowl or a pot to get the same desired effect.

    Marna Marna Pink Piggy Steamer, 6-9/10", $, available at Amazon
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    Bonsai Starter Kit


    For green thumbs that are ready to kick it up a notch.

    Planters' Choice Bonsai Starter Kit, $, available at Amazon
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    Succulent Tealight Candles


    Not every millennial is prepared to take on the commitment of raising a plant — even a succulent that requires minimal effort. They are, however, more likely to be prepared to spruce up their space with these cute cactus tea lights.

    Cocomoon Succulent Tealight Candles, $, available at Amazon
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    Facebook Portal Video-Phone With Alexa


    Have a long-distance beau or a mom who loves to FaceTime you to catch you up to speed on her friend drama? Facebook's neat new Portal helps to make both users feel like they're physically closer, despite the distance.

    Facebook Portal from Facebook, $, available at Amazon
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    Mike's Hot Honey


    When your giftee has pretty much everything, opting for a fancy locally-made condiment is never a bad idea.

    Mike's Hot Honey Mike's Hot Honey 12 oz., $, available at Amazon
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    The Slate 2+ Pencil & Paper Graphic Tablet


    2019's version of the sketchbook — albeit pricier. This gift is perfect for taking your friends' doodling habits to the next level.

    Iskn The Slate 2+ Pencil & Paper Graphic Tablet, $, available at Amazon
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    Titanic Kittens Air Freshener


    If your giftee constantly works long hours, gift them something that'll make them giggle during their commute to and from home.

    AAF Titanic Kittens Car Air Freshener, $, available at Amazon

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