60 Unique Gifts for the Person Who’s Impossible to Shop For

The person in your life who’s always prepared for anything will appreciate this multitool. It lays flat as a credit card, but still somehow includes a knife, screwdriver, scissors, and bottle opener.

Another SELF editor favorite, this stone bath mat dries moments after it touches your wet feet. It’s stylish, simple, and a practical gift for any friend who loves outfitting their home with chic and useful decor.

Unlike any old nonstick pan, the Our Place Always Pan acts as a space-saving, oven-safe cooking tool that sautés, sears, braises, and strains. Plus, you can grab it in your giftee’s favorite color, whether that’s lavender, slate blue, or sage green.

This magical SELF Fave tool chills warm or room-temperature liquids within seconds. Your friend who believes coffee should be iced all year long will adore this for cooling their daily cup of joe.

A tiny, rechargeable pocket hand warmer is the ideal gadget for loved ones who get cold easily. It comes in fun patterns, has a built-in lanyard and flashlight, and takes just two seconds to heat up. Best of all, it’ll stay warm for three to four hours.

In terms of unique gifts, this SELF Fave bidet might just take the cake. The Tushy attachment is simple to install and includes adjustable water pressure and angling for the perfect cleanse. Upgrade to the Tushy Spa to add warm water or splurge for the Tushy Ace, which has a heated seat and dryer.

This Apple Watch–compatible wireless charger keychain is a super handy present for a friend or family member who is always on the go, or whose devices always die at the worst possible moment.

Here’s a gift that anyone on your list could use (especially the fitness enthusiast): an insulated stainless steel water bottle that keeps 17 ounces of liquid cool or warm for hours. It even has a secret compartment at the bottom to store keys, cards, or earbuds.

Know someone racking up those frequent flyer miles? They’d probably love to visually track all of the places they’ve explored, and this scratch map is just the ticket.

Got a plant-loving pal who can’t keep a cactus alive? Or a Lego-obsessed loved one who could use an excuse to channel their inner child? They can arrange and rearrange this fun, quirky set endlessly. Plus it offers a touch of color and whimsy, with no watering necessary.

The person in your life who geeks out over Ken Burns documentaries might get a kick out of this monthly subscription, which sends them replicas of famous historical documents—like Rosa Parks’s police report or Albert Einstein’s letters to FDR—along with materials that explain their significance in history.

• Cost: Six-month subscriptions at $40; 12-month subscriptions at $76, plus shipping.

With its selection of international single-origin roasts, SELF Fave Atlas Coffee offers a subscription service tailor-made for the coffee lover in your life. Each shipment delivers beans from around the world, along with info on their origin, tasting notes, and brewing tips.

• Cost: Three-month gift subscriptions cost $60; six-month gift subscriptions cost $109; 12-month gift subscriptions cost $199. Shipping is free nationwide.

Like a weighted blanket for their face, a Nodpod is a bead-filled sleep mask that drapes across the eyes and temples. Using gentle pressure, it’s designed to help reduce tension and block out distracting light.

Here’s a multitool to end them all: It looks and acts like a pen, but also functions as a level, screwdriver, ruler, nail file, stylus, bottle opener, and box cutter.

Gone are the days of queuing at CVS or ordering prints online: This SELF-editor-favorite printer connects to most smartphones via Bluetooth, and pops out sticker-backed memories in moments. It’s a unique gift for college students, best friends, and scrapbook fans alike.

Choose a special date between 1910 and 2002—birthday, wedding anniversary, etc.—and get a customized book featuring copies of all available New York Times front pages from that day.

Surprise the impossible-to-shop-for friend with a personalized Cameo video message from one of their fave (or least fave, if you’re feeling spicy) celebrities or personalities. When hunting for a personal gift to give her boyfriend, one SELF editor was incredibly impressed with this service: “From Snoop Dogg to Lance Bass to The Office’s Brian Baumgartner, the talent available on Cameo is limitless.”

• Cost: Video messages start at $1.

Sure, they may have a bar set and fancy ice cube trays, but how about a smoker? This fun-to-use kit—which includes a torch, white-oak board, and smoking chips—creates a complex, woody taste in cocktails.

Perfume or cologne can be a risky present if you don’t know exactly what scents they like best. Instead, give your loved one the opportunity to create their own fragrance with this gift card to Scentcrafters.

• Cost: Each gift card is $50, good for one fragrance bottle, and includes shipping.

Does Grandma have beguiling stories about her wild youth? Is your parent always getting misty-eyed at the thought of their college days? With this gift, an interviewer speaks with your loved one virtually and turns their memories into a 20-minute audio keepsake.

• Cost: Gift cards can be purchased per each episode, from one to six. One-episode gift cards cost $149 and you can save 10% when you buy two episodes or more.

For the friend or family member who can never seem to remember to feed their plants, these pretty (and helpful!) glass globes from Anthropologie will do the watering for them.

For a doting new parent (or a far-away grandparent), set up this digital picture frame in their home, then update its slideshow with pictures from your phone, no matter where you are in the world.

Customizing an ordinary object, like a passport holder, makes it feel more thoughtful and gift-worthy. And, hey, they’re more likely to remember this vacation essential if they have a cute case for it, right?

The hiker or beachgoer in your life will find this sleek backpack cooler very handy in their next outdoor excursion. It claims to hold 12 cans or five wine bottles, and its padded straps make it comfortable to carry.

These pasta-shaped pot holders are practical for someone who loves to cook, and they’re also a delightful kitchen accessory.

Your nature-loving bestie will appreciate the SELF Outdoor Award–winning Lifestraw. It filters out parasites and bacteria on the spot and turns any H2O into clean drinking water.

Cheffing it up just got a little more sustainable thanks to these reusable baking mats. The printed sheets are useful for making cookies or roasting veggies—and cleanup is easy, since they’re dishwasher-safe.

This cloud-shaped glass sculpture doesn’t just look cute on a desk or shelf—it also predicts the weather. A special liquid inside crystallizes according to changes in air pressure and temperature (science!).

Here’s a SELF Fave gift that keeps on giving: a massager that goes around the neck, which helps ease upper back and shoulder tension using various nodes, massaging patterns, and—best of all—heat.

This journal is a thoughtful (not to mention, beautiful) gift for a parent or grandparent who is full of advice and funny anecdotes. It includes writing prompts that’ll encourage your loved one to tell their favorite stories from a life well-lived and jot down special details (like memories of a childhood pet or their various nicknames over the years). Once the book is complete, it makes for a sweet family keepsake.

If they grew up in the ’90s or ’00s, this umbrella’s design might make them nostalgic for that iconic rainbow parachute we played with in grade school gym class. Reviewers love how it adds brightness to dreary days, and, of course, it’s a practical gift you know they’ll actually use.

Most of us probably don’t move enough during our work days, so this deck of cards is a safe bet for pretty much anyone you know who has a desk job. It features easy yoga poses they can do (even while sitting), as well as mindfulness exercises that’ll only take a few minutes.

There’s just something so satisfying about making friendship bracelets—as Taylor Swift fans can clearly attest to—or bedazzling whatever you can get your hands on. If you know someone who would strongly agree with that sentiment, they’ll probably get a kick out of this SELF Well-Read Book Club pick that’s dedicated to making mediocre but joyful crafts.

These record coasters are a cute gift idea for your friend who treats the Spotify Wrapped release like its own holiday. They’re made from recycled vinyls, which makes them even more special for a music lover.

A hammock is one of those things someone might not buy for themself (“am I really going to use it that often?”), but they’ll be obsessed once they lounge in it for the first time. This SELF Outdoor Award winner is easy to set up; they just need two trees!

Everything is cuter in mini form, so we’re automatically inclined to like this tiny oil diffuser—but more importantly, its portable size means your giftee can enjoy soothing scents anywhere in their home.

Let your loved one distill their own adventure with a DIY whiskey kit, which features a variety of botanicals and woodchip blends. Just make sure they promise to give you a taste!

This sling will ensure they always have their emotional support water bottle at their side…literally. It’s especially handy if they don’t usually carry a large bag, or if they like to be hands-free on walks.

Friends with a culinary streak (or a green thumb) can grow their own mushrooms at home with this kit. They’ll love being able to harvest fresh fungi for dishes, plus, it’s just cool to see how these little guys grow.

For your loved one who’s constantly outside, a travel-friendly SPF is always a welcome gift. This one can be spritzed over makeup and doesn’t need to be rubbed in, making it ideal for speedy reapplications—and its fresh, tropical scent will make them want to use it over and over.

Here’s a cute, cheeky home decor item that’ll leave an impression. Whether they use it as a bathroom towel hook or for coats by the front door, it’s sure to be a conversation starter.

Everyone loves some good twinkly string lights—these are also designed to keep bugs away, with cedar and citronella pods that can be turned off when you just want to enjoy the ambience. If sprucing up their outdoor space is a current project, or they want to do more entertaining, these are a thoughtful present.

Our commerce writer gave a similar truffle kit to a friend with a major sweet tooth, and they loved the unique spin on the classic box of chocolates gift. “We ended up making the truffles together—it was a fun and easy activity,” she says.

Does your giftee treat hydration like it’s their job? They could probably use one of these stainless steel straws with a built-in filter. If they’re on a long drive and need to fill up their bottle at a gas station or buy bottled water, this straw can filter out bacteria, parasites, and microplastics for a safer sipping situation.

This is a potentially life-changing gift for the creative soul in your life. The Artist’s Way is a classic how-to guide for starting (or restarting) an artistic project, identifying and pushing past roadblocks, and finding inspiration for all kinds of endeavors, from writing to painting to making music. It’s been cited by the likes of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, Reese Witherspoon, and Kerry Washington, so you know it’s legit.

For the loved one who collects vinyl, check out this record cover display frame. They can hang it above their record player and drop in the cover art, so everyone at the party knows what they’re listening to (and what great taste the host has in music).

This beautiful glass feeder (which you can hang outside or stick to a window) allows your giftee to easily see all the birds that visit their home or yard. It’s elegant and fun at the same time—a real win-win.

Your adventurous loved one will geek out over this camping setup that allows them to experience the outdoors in a totally new way. It’s a tree tent, which is basically a giant, flat-lay hammock with a roof, and it means they don’t have to sleep on the rocky ground during their next trip into the woods. For anyone over 30, that’s a major plus.

Your loved one can make the ultimate bookend with this kit, which provides you with everything you need to put together a miniature 3D room, complete with teeny LED lights.

This deck of conversation prompts—from renowned relationship psychotherapist Esther Perel—helped one SELF contributor couple up with her current partner. The questions on each card are meant to build intimacy and help players get vulnerable, so if you want to connect more with your giftee, here’s your chance.

This is the ultimate outdoor blanket, perfect for camping, picnics, the beach, or watching sports. It’s made from durable, water-resistant fabric that you can pack into a pillow. Bonus: The sides also snap together to make a cape or sleeping bag.

The birder in your life (or general fan of whimsy) will adore these cute sponges, which can sit on a wooden perch when they’re not being used, meaning they’ll dry quicker instead of getting moldy on the counter.

These vintage-style frames can hold photos, pressed flowers, fabrics—or a collage of all three. Get creative!

No one will be mad about receiving this set from Osea, which includes a cleanser, hyaluronic serum, a moisturizer, and the brand’s beloved Undaria Algae Body Oil. “This oil feels like such a treat after a shower—I’m obsessed with the scent, which has notes of grapefruit, lime, cypress, and mango,” says one SELF contributor. “It also absorbs right away and doesn’t feel greasy at all; it just leaves my skin incredibly soft.”

This adorable toothbrush stand could also be a home for makeup brushes, pens, or art supplies. However they use it, it’s a fun piece that’ll brighten up their space.

Help your loved one turn their dreams into reality with this cute notebook that includes a guide to manifestation and plenty of space to practice it.

Give your giftee the most epic mood lighting possible with this neat floating moon lamp. The glowing, 3D-printed orb rotates silently midair, thanks to a magnet hidden in the base.

The game-lover in your life deserves pretty cards! Get them this unique floral set for their next Spades night—it even comes in a beautiful box, so wrapping is totally optional.

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