35 Unique Christmas Gifts 2021

If you’re already going to splurge on a KitchenAid, you might as well go the extra mile by customizing it to their kitchen. Once you choose the base color, pick from 16 bowl designs (ceramic or stainless) and engrave it with up to 24 characters. 

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Spell out your love with this personalized print. Adding their first names is a given, but feel free to incorporate other words that describe how you feel about your family (“love” and “home,” for starters).

Light up any room with this neon sign, customized with their name, mantra or any other phrase that’ll make their space feel more like home. Sort through 36 fonts and 12 colors until you the find the perfect match.

Giving someone a plant is great in theory, but it often comes with unwanted responsibilities. These hand-poured candles are the perfect solution: They look like cacti and poppies, but don’t require any watering, sunlight or upkeep.  

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Your aspiring scientist will get a thrill out of the 80+ experiments in this book. Right beside the step-by-step instructions, they’ll learn more about how and why it works from a scientific lens. 

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Drop these holiday-inspired hot cocoa bombs into a mug full of warm milk and watch them melt. The end result: rich hot chocolate, loaded with mini marshmallows, peppermint bits and glimmers of festive cheer (red and green sprinkles). 

The bold colors and fun patterns make this ceramic catchall a standout accent piece on any nightstand or vanity. To make sure they know it’s theirs, personalize it with their initials or three-letter monogram. 

Step 1: Soak the spore-filled log in water and let it sit in a cool, damp place. Step 2: After six weeks have passed, cut off a handful of shiitakes and throw them into salads, sauté them with sauces or mix them into other grilled recipes for a bite of earthy flavor. 

Perfect for the new mom or the one preparing to empty her nest, this scripted name necklace is a sweet way to keep her kids close to her heart. Choose from a silver or gold chain, and then send up to four names to the Etsy seller. 

Made with carnivores in mind, this subscription box packed with beef and pork ships straight to their door on a three, six or nine-month basis.

An ideal find for someone who recently moved from home or is simply proud to live in a big city, this stemless wine glass is etched with the panorama of one of 29 major U.S. cities of your choice.

There’s a hidden power inside this braided faux leather bracelet: Beyond its sleek and stylish look, the top-rated pick charges compatible phones and tablets.

Your little prince or princess will feel (and look) like royalty once they cozy up in this blanket shaped like Cinderella’s iconic blue gown. Pair it with a tiara and wand for a well-rounded gift. 

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Even on the coldest winter days, this bluetooth-enabled knit keeps them warm while they listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks. Since it connects to their phone, they can also answer phone calls totally hands-free. 

After all the true crime documentaries they watch, it’s very likely that they have the right skills to solve cases of their own. Although the cases in this game aren’t real, the 50 fake evidence photos and documents are a great way to put their sleuthing skills to the test.  

Since their wedding gift was a registry find, opt for something more personal this time around. Not only does this frameable print feature the lyrics of their first dance song, but it also has the exact constellation of the time and place of their special moment.  

Line this projector up to any wall to turn a blank slate into 60″ to 150″ of pure entertainment. Now, they won’t have to imagine what it’s like to watch Yellowstone on the big screen. 

Give them inspiration for the year (okay, decade) ahead with this scratch-off map highlighting all 61 U.S. National Parks. Consider it their wall-worthy bucket list.  

No pet parent can resist seeing their fur baby’s face engraved on  a gold, silver or rose gold pendant. Before you place your order, convince them to send a recent snap of their pet, so it can look as accurate as possible. 

Once they plug the neck of their wine bottle with one of three soil and seed-filled bottle stoppers, they’ll patiently wait for edible flowers (cosmos, marigolds or zinnias) or herbs (basil, dill and parsley) to appear. 

Just in case she needed another reminder, this gold, silver or rose gold bangle tells your sister (or friend that’s practically your sister) just how special she is. Since the stainless steel is adjustable, she can also tailor it to her wrist size.  

For a gift that’s as dino-mite as they are, give them this color-changing T-rex light. It’s 3-D, which means it doubles as a small (but mighty) desk buddy.

At first, this looks like a speckled black mug. Once they fill it with their morning coffee or tea, it maps out the night sky with easily identifiable constellations.  

Perfect for your on-the-go friend who appreciates the finer things in life (yes, gin), this travel-safe kit comes with all the ingredients sans booze to make three G&Ts.

Ever wake up to a text saying something along the lines of “I had the craziest dream last night”? The next time it happens, remind them to pull out this illustrated card deck to decipher their dream’s actual meaning. 

You’ve already got Alexa, so now it’s time to let your kids join in on the fun. Pair this smart lamp with your other Alexa devices, so that you still have parental control. 

If she can’t start or end her day without sipping on a cup of tea, then replenish her stash with four boxes of teas from brands like Pukka and Teapigs every month. Each box comes with a 15-cup guarantee, but if she re-steeps (true tea lovers know what’s up), she’ll get up to 45 cups. 

Let the short, bedtime-friendly stories of incredible women, everyone from Rihanna to Anne Hidalgo, inspire them to lead a life of change — no matter where their roots are tied. 

Ease tension, stress, or pain the traditional Chinese medicine way with this at-home acupressure kit. Simply, stick one of the 40 Swarovski crystal seeds on each ear in the right spot to target hundreds of acupressure points.

Now the beauty-obsessed member in your family can keep her favorite serums and skincare products close by. If they have products that need to be heated, this fridge has a setting for that as well. 

Give a friend with a lot of their mind a place to jot it all down. A portion of proceeds goes to World Central Kitchen, an organization that supports local restaurants and feeds frontline workers.

Choose from one of five sizes, then frame this print for an easy gift. It’s up to them whether they want to place it on a shelf, incorporate it in their bookcase (makes sense!) or hang it on the wall. 

Your handyman will find a number of ways to put these light-up gloves to use. Instead of using their phone, headlamp, or flashlight to light their way, they can stick a fresh pair of batteries in these gloves to see what they’re working with — literally.

Keep her curls intact, no matter the rain or humidity, with this satin-lined hat. More than 2,000 Amazon shoppers have given it rave reviews, calling out the hat’s secret ponytail pouch and over-the-ear flaps that keep headphones dry.