52 Unique Gift Ideas Anybody Will Love — Starting at Just $10

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It seems like every major retailer has its own gifting section full of the same ideas, making it hard to differentiate a unique gift from one that’s overdone and overhyped. Luckily, our editors spend over 40 hours each week sleuthing the internet for the very best products. We also get hands-on with thousands of products to verify whether or not they’re actually worth gifting, narrowing down the best unique gifts for you to shop.

Whether you’re searching for something for somebody who loves to workout, spends hours of their day online gawking at viral TikTok products, or who could really just use a moment to themself, our expert editors have found it — and listed it right here. Starting at just $10, our favorite unique gift ideas include the likes of a ravioli-shaped spoon rest to a portable margarita (or martini) cup that gives off major Stanley vibes. There are even a few luxe options included, like a Polaroid camera that comes packed with the same high-tech features that digital cameras have.

Our Favorite Unique Gift Ideas:

• Chasertini Insulated Martini Cup

• 3D Puzzle Vase

• Diet Coke Mini Fridge

• Long Distance Touch Bracelets

• Levitating Bonsai Pot

• Acrylic Personalized Spotify Plaque

• Heated Eye Massager

A lot of people are out here silently struggling to find a gift that's meaningful, special, and within budget. So, to help you even more, we tapped a gifting expert for some crucial advice on how to find the best unique gift idea for your recipient. Whether they're into fashion and beauty or can't get enough of sports or technology, Dayna Isom Johnson, an Etsy trend expert, gave us the low-down on how to shop for them.

What Makes a Unique Gift Idea?

According to Johnson, the best meaningful and unique gifts tap into what your giftee is passionate about. Think: interests, hobbies, favorite media, you get the gist. "There’s no right or wrong amount to spend on a gift; what matters most is the thought that was put into finding or creating just the right gift for the person you care about," Johnson explained.

How to Find a Unique Gift?

So, how exactly do you find a stellar, unique gift for your partner, friend, or family member? Obviously, you should start out with this article and see what inspires you, but there are some great tools out there that can help, like our Gift Finder and Etsy's newly launched Gift Mode. These interactive tools will help you narrow down what to look for and can even give you the perfect option with just a few clicks.

Why Get a Unique Gift?

"Gifting is an important part of every relationship," Johnson said, noting that in a recent Etsy-commissioned survey, two-thirds of participants said, "getting a great gift from their significant other is sexier than their partner cooking for them, doing chores, or even getting along with their friends." Wowza.

Now, don't try to justify getting out of cleaning up your house once you score the perfect gift — that will probably land you in some trouble with your partner or roomie — but take this sentiment seriously when you're shopping. Your giftee deserves it. Below, check out 52 of the most thoughtful and unique gift ideas that you can buy.

Acrylic Personalized Spotify Plaque

Music lovers, especially if they’re BeyHive or Swifties, will literally obsess over this custom gift. The clear plaque displays a favorite song and artist, and it comes with a chic wood or acrylic base. Somehow, this expensive-looking display is just under $10.

Chasertini Insulated Martini Cup

Think of this margarita/martini mug as the Stanley that's made for vacations. It’s double-walled and vacuum-sealed, so you can trust that beverages will stay cool. Give it to a friend who loves to unwind and have a good time — especially outside.

Instax Square SQ6

This advanced camera that comes with all of the features a digital camera has, like lighting and angle settings, will blow the mind of any Polaroid or selfie fanatic. In just a matter of minutes, it produces the printed photos that everyone will love to put on display.

SAUCED UP Ravioli Spoon Rest

Pasta obsessives need this spoon rest in their homes. They can use it as a jewelry holder or decor piece if they're not a chef. The possibilities are endless — it's truly the gift that'll keep on giving.

Levitating Bonsai Pot

This “floating” bonsai plant is a stand-out gift and stand-out decor piece. Give it to your favorite green-thumbed friend and watch their eyes grow wide as they realize just how cool this pot is.

Carver HD Smart Digital Picture Frame

Sentimental people always love a good gift that displays memories, and what better way to do just that than a WiFi-connected frame that instantly displays photos from your phone?

Silicone Suction Phone Case Adhesive Mount

Tweens, teens, and influencer wannabes certainly won’t be disappointed when they’re gifted with this genius phone case. It comes with a suction cup that sticks onto mirrors and other surfaces. This way, filming vlogs and GRWMs can happen anywhere and everywhere.

Cauldron Soup Mug with Spoon

Potterheads have one thing in common: their innate need for a cauldron to call their own. This fantastical soup mug comes with a matching spoon that will wow any wizard.

3D Puzzle Vase

This puzzle vase is made for a friend or partner who can appreciate the beauty of a good challenge. Gift it to your significant other on Valentine's Day to give them something extra they can display for much longer than a bouquet.

Spicy Vodka Pasta Gift Set

Know somebody obsessed with this celeb hot spot who fails repeatedly at snagging their own reservation? This gift set will soften the blow. It includes two jars of the restaurant’s famous spicy vodka pasta sauce, a serving platter, two packs of dry rigatoni pasta (the kind served in-house), a measuring cup, and an authentic Carbone recipe card.

Not only is this set editor-approved, but it’s also editor-beloved. In my experience, this gift never goes wrong, whether you’re sending it to your in-laws, your friends, or an extended family member. The recipe is easy to follow — you just mix some heavy cream with the sauce — and the additional items like the noodles and serving plate make hosting a breeze.

Water Bottle Phone Carrier Bag

Stanley’s cult followers seem to rule the world. Support their obsession with this phone pocket that attaches to the water bottle and functions as an on-the-go wallet.

Long Distance Touch Bracelets

In a long-distance relationship? These bracelets will send signals to your partner or bestie when it’s touched. That way, you can tell them you're thinking of them and feel together even when apart.

Diet Coke Mini Fridge

A fully functional mini fridge is the ideal gift for people who believe that Diet Coke isn’t just a drink — it’s a lifestyle. It's a great send-off to college students who may or may not have an addiction the soda.

Smells Like Travis Kelce Candle

This one smells like the perfect gift for the Swiftie (or Chief's fan) in your life. While it’s not necessarily confirmed that Travis smells like vanilla and oak, we’re pretty certain that 92 percenters will love this candle.

Mini Tabasco Hot Sauce Keychain

The easiest way your bestie can keep hot sauce in their bag? This keychain set that's complete with mini Tobasco bottles and a funnel for refills. It's extra, but chances are, so is the friend you're getting it for.

Glow in The Dark Golf Balls

Golf lovers will go crazy for these LED balls that make night swinging so much easier. They'll add some flare at the golf range and will undoubtedly make any other golfer jealous.

Snack Gift Box

Give the gift of delicious treats to the travel lover in your life, and you might be lucky enough to try some snacks yourself. Sakuraco’s subscription boxes include authentic Japanese treats, ceramics, and home goods.

Spaghetti Tale Bookmark

Bibliophobes could make a lot of use out of this spaghetti monster book marker. It clamps (but doesn't crease) onto pages to mark spots and adds some happiness and smiles to any reading routine.

Cat Hand Towels

Cat lovers will never be mad at another kitty accessory, especially if you get one that looks like their furry friends. These hand towels come in 20 different colorways that’ll match the pet in your life.

Star Wars Stand for Amazon Echo Dot

The nerd force is strong in this Stormtrooper stand made for Echo Dots. Gift it to your favorite Jedi who could use yet another Star Wars gadget in the house.

Novelty Cotton Candy (Spicy Jalapeno)

For spice lovers who want to fit in at birthday parties and state fairs, this spicy jalapeno cotton candy is sure to bring the fire to any holiday. Your giftee will love the novelty but might need a glass of milk on the side.

Grassroots Par Three Putting Green

An ideal size for home offices or dens, this putting green will make the golfer in your life happy to have a convenient place to practice, especially if they struggle with their putts.

Microfiber Mop Slippers

These mop slippers are destined for clean freaks who could use some peace of mind. Gift it to them as a gag, but they'll likely get good use out of these shoes — especially when it comes time to scrub the kitchen floor.

Camera Lens Coffee Mug

Nope, this isn't a camera lens — it's a coffee mug (which may or may not be the perfect discrete way to sneak in drinks to concerts or sporting events).

Jewelry Organizer Travel Case

An affordable, customizable jewelry holder fit for travel? What box won’t this gift check? It’s ideal for teens, tweens, travelers, and accessory lovers alike. Better yet, it rings in for under $20.

Barefoot Funny Feet Slippers

Perfect for siblings who could use a good manicure or kids who have a humorous side to them, these funny feet slippers might not be the most functional, but they certainly are the most fun. The XL slip-ons are made for laughs — and costume parties.

Forerunner 965 Running Smartwatch

Runners agree that, when it comes to watches, it doesn’t get much better than this Garmin 962. It tracks miles, sleep, heart rate, HRV, and also stores custom workouts. The watch will even create suggested workouts for you and your goals. It’s a luxe unique gift, but one that will be used non-stop.

Cordless Hand Massager

While it might not be the most hot gift, this hand massager will certainly be loved by those looking for some rest, relaxation, and pain relief. Amazon shoppers say this device is the perfect gift for friends and family who use their hands often for jobs or hobbies like writing, playing the piano, or cooking.

Outdoor Pizza Oven

Is there any better gift than giving somebody you love the ability to have pizza night every night? This pizza maker is perfect for the neighbor who loves to have people over or for your significant other who you’d love to have make pizza for you. Think smarter, not harder. These gifts can also be for you.

Heated Pocket Scarf

If there’s someone you know who’s constantly cold, give them this supremely functional fuzzy scarf that’s heated AND comes with hand pockets. It’s fabulous for walks, commutes, and spectating outdoor sports in the chilly weather (I’m looking at you, football fans).

Heated Eye Massager

Do you know somebody who constantly buys things that they probably don’t need, but actually really enjoy using? This heated eye massager is made for them. It lightly massages eyes and provides a comforting warmth that lasts much longer than the DIY heated towels you can make with a microwave and hot water.

What’s more: there’s Bluetooth connectivity that allows you to listen to music while all this massaging is going on.

Zodiac Stoneware Mug

Those people who ask for the time and date you were born deserve gifts, too. This astrology mug is a no-brainer that they’ll love and use. It’s a Le Creuset and under $30 — what more could you ask for!?

Foraging Tool Kit

Haven’t you heard? Foraging is *in* for 2024. Gift your granola friends this kit and watch their green thumbs go wild in the mud. This set includes essentials like a foraging knife, folding blade, rosewood handle, sugaring spile for collecting maple or other sap, and a mesh bag for mushrooms.

Bath Pillow

When it comes to baths, there’s nothing worse than an uncomfortable tub that ruins any chance of unwinding from a long day. This bath pillow ensures that your recipient will stay comfortable no matter how they’re laying.

Along with being plush, it’s made to last. The mesh fabric makes it easy for air and water to pass through so that it lasts long and doesn’t end up with a musty scent. Plus, it’s machine washable and comes with a built-in drying hook to make the post-bath routine easy as pie.

Tea Gift Box

Your zen friend or office mate will obsess over these tea assortment gift boxes. They include a high-quality mix of flavors and blends that any tea connoisseur will appreciate.

Weighted Body Pod

Think weighted blanket, but smaller and more functional. Your giftee will get a calming, serene, and comfortable experience when they use this present. It’s just above five pounds, comes in five colors, and is the perfect cuddle buddy.

Advanced Heat + Vibration Wrap

This editor-approved heat and vibration wrap is perfect for the athlete in your life. It soothes tired and aching muscles with gentle pulsations, high heat, and a customizable fit. It’s designed for legs, but you can maneuver it around arms or your back, too. It’s truly a workhorse essential for active people.

Advice From America: Life Advice and Photos of 1,000 Strangers From 48 States

This isn’t your average coffee table book. The 672-page photobook features 1,000 photos of strangers and their life advice. Your recipient will laugh, cry, and likely get a new outlook on life once they get through this heart-warming journey.

Love In A Bottle

Spread your love with this gorgeous handblown glass bottle, which comes with 52 small strips of paper meant for notes of encouragement and admiration. Those whose love language is words of affirmation will adore this present.

Rolling Grilling Baskets

Grill masters will go bananas over this cookout game-changer. The rotating grill basket is ideal for cooking veggies and cutting up meats evenly without needing any big tongs. Reviewers say this tool is a space-saver that makes clean-up a breeze.

Waffle Towel Wrap

Laziness is the best gift you can give to somebody. This towel-wrap dress is basically permission for your bestie to take some time to chill and lounge around after their shower — real ones know how comfortable those moments are.

Wine Picnic Table

If you’ve ever tried balancing a wine glass on a lawn chair, you know how life-changing this grass stand will be for your giftee. It’s designed to hold up to six wine glasses at once, along with a plate of snacks and goodies.

The portable table assembles and disassembles easily and is a great addition to beach days or camping trips.

Indoor S'mores Fire Pit

This sleek indoor s’mores fire pit is made for renters who don’t have a backyard to roast marshmallows. It comes with a handmade base, steel skewers, and a roasting pit. Sweet toothes won’t be able to stop using this.

Cold Brew Coffee Starter Pack

Coffee addicts, Youtube lovers, and travelers will rejoice when they get their hands on this Chamberlain Coffee cold brew kit. It’s packed with 10 servings of single-serve coffee, a cold brew mason jar, and a reusable steel straw. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

DraftPour Beer Dispenser

Beer lovers might not know about this genius invention. It converts canned brews to fizzy drafts. The dispenser can essentially turn a Bud Light into a local craft in just a few minutes.

Luggage Travel Cup Holder

Know a friend who has more travel miles than dollars in the bank account? Complete their airport look with a supremely useful accessory like this cup holder. It easily attaches to roller suitcases and has two slots for drinks, keys, wallets, and flight snacks.

Neck Pillow Phone Holder

If you’ve got somebody in your life who prefers staying home and streaming the same show over and over again, gifting them this neck pillow that comes with a phone holder will undoubtedly make their day — and likely keep them indoors and away from sunlight all weekend.

Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit

This Kardashian-approved tabletop fire pit is a gift you could give to pretty much everyone (unless they’re a child…). The compact stove comes in nine muted colors, produces a smokeless flame, and lights up in seconds.

Nicole Kidman AMC Theaters T-Shirt

Movie aficionados, specifically AMC A-listers, know how important Nicole Kidman is to the culture. This shirt will help the movie lover in your life reign supreme at their next flick.

Chocolate & Caramel Fondue Pot

This is one of those gifts that your recipient doesn’t need, but will surely love once they open up its wrapping. Perfect for sweet tooths who could always go for dessert, the fondue pot will turn any night into a delicious one.

Bracelet Another round oh oh oh!

You can't go wrong with a UNOde50 statement bracelet. The brand is known for its supremely unique and high-quality designs that won't break the bank. This silver-plated bracelet features a gorgeous white pearl front and center.

DIY National Park Push Pin Map

Your travel buddy could use a memento that displays the adventures you take together. The framed map comes with tree-shaped push pins that will fit into each National Park visited.

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