What is the definition of a perfect gift? While keeping your loved one’s interests and requests in mind is a safe bet for successful gift-giving, you often risk gifting an item they’ve already received. On the other hand, no one wants to purchase a gift that your recipient can’t use often. If you are stumped, we’re here to steer you in the right direction.
In case you’ve been out of the loop, Uncommon Goods is a one-stop shop for gifts that satisfy all tastes. From out-of-the-box kitchen and bar options to holiday-centered offerings, there are tons of gifts that’ll add a unique twist to the recipient’s lifestyle. Keep reading for some of our favorite finds that will leave your loved one smitten.
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This popular reading valet comes in a clutch to help readers enjoy storytime with ease. It boasts a wooded construction with spaces to house your phone, a drink, eyeglasses, and a triangle shape to hold your book in place — no need to dog-ear your pages. Plus, it comes inscribed with the messages “Save My Spot” on the front and “To Be Continued” on the back.
Keep calm and let your vino chill. Featuring reclaimed granite, these coasters boast a cooling effect — when paired with chunky granite stones — that keeps your wine nice and cool. Place the set in the freezer, put the stones in the stemless glasses, and pour chilled wine to maintain the cool from the first sip to the last.
Totally new yet retro-inspired to enjoy photos, this reel viewer lets you put your special moments on an interchangeable reel that goes into classic viewer toy. It’s a great way to experience good memories and to show little ones a little bit about the past.
How it works: It’ll come with a code inside the package to redeem one reel of seven images from vendor. Once you submit the photos you want inside, the finished reel will ship within 7 to 10 business days of photo submission.
Note: We recommend you order this ASAP so it’ll arrive in time for Christmas.
For anyone who wishes unpopped kernels could cease to exist, the food gods may have granted your wish with this popcorn bowl. This innovative find features a secret compartment that sifts out unpopped kernels to prevent you from experiencing an undesirable chew.
Ceramic aficionados will adore JoAnn Stratakos’ reptile-inspired acoustic speaker. Featuring a mobile phone slot and a wide-shaped frog mouth, this design boosts volume to help you enjoy your favorite tunes or amplify the voices on a phone call. Best of all, this offering is battery- and wire-free.
Kiss the leftover seed debris goodbye! This pistachio server flaunts a two-tiered construction, with the upper tier holding whole nuts and the bottom tier to house nut shells for a mess-free snack. Best of all, you can use this server to enjoy various seeded nuts and other shell-covered snacks.
Treat your favorite bookworm to a pair of socks resembling a book check-out card. Perfect for anyone who spends time at their local library or who can always be found falling asleep with a book resting on their chest.
What you can’t say in words, you can say on a cookie. Write up to three lines of custom text on this box of delicious vanilla shortbread cookies that are made in the USA. Perfect for your partner with a sweet tooth or your sister with a silly sense of humor.
Prepare to catch all 40 winks with the help of this compact travel pillow. Sporting a stylish, sleek wrap design, this lightweight cushion provides supreme neck support for a comfy ride. Once you reach your destination, the wrap can be rolled into a ball for easy storage.
The perfect temperature does exist, thanks to this heating mug. This set includes a ceramic mug, lid, and a smart coaster that maintains your coffee or tea at the same temperature for up to not one, not two, but six hours. The days of resting, forgetting, and returning to a cold beverage are over!
For days when your feet feel like they will fall off your body, sink into these ultrasoft and cozy slippers. Their insoles are made with thermally conductive flax seeds and lavender buds, which keep your feet warm after a minute or two in the microwave. On hot days, chill the insoles to enjoy cool relief. They are available in women’s sizes XS-L in two colors.
Wrapping up your body in a weighted blanket on a chilly night sounds like music to anyone’s ears. This offering ups the ante by providing the warmth and cozy feel you love as a robe — think of it as a wearable weighted blanket. The robe features extra weight in the shoulder area to help relax soreness and joint pain, which works to calm your mind and help you maintain your zen.
A reusable version of an iconic diner paper cup, this ceramic tumbler gives you a taste of city life every morning. It’s dishwasher- and microwave-safe and holds 10 ounces of liquid.
Have paper photos on demand with this handy, pocket-sized Bluetooth printer. It connects with your smartphone to give you physical memories of your best moments in seconds and has a 24-hour battery life. The printer is inkless but demands special paper to print, which is sold separately via the link below.
What’s better than freshly baked bread? A bread-warming set! Complete with terracotta stone and a kasia grass-constructed basket and lid, this number is designed to keep your desired baked bread and other carb-loving foods warm for up to 45 minutes. Warm the stone in the oven for 10-20 minutes, put it in the basket, and place your baked goods inside for warm goodness.
Envelope your mind, body, and senses with these essential oil shower steamers. A hot shower is the perfect opportunity to recharge after a long day, and shower steamers help elevate the experience. These shower steamers are available in three varieties: one that helps provide stress relief, one that wakes you up, and one that allows you to wind down and prepare for a good night’s sleep.
This multifunctional jade mask sets the vibe for a relaxing night after work. The heavy stones work like a charm to release tension from the eye area by relaxing facial muscles. Tackling puffy eyes? Pop this baby in the fridge and place it on your eyes to refresh and recharge.
If you have fond memories of eating ballpark soft-serve out of a novelty plastic baseball helmet, you can keep the good vibes going with an adorable ceramic version.
This ice cream cup holds 10.5 ounces, letting little and big sluggers alike enjoy a frosty treat from the best seat in the house. You can find this emblazoned with the logo of most MLB teams. (And if you’re committed to the plastic version, we found a 30-pack on Amazon that contains one helmet for every team.)
Gifting someone this Rapa Nui eyeglasses holder means they can finally keep their specs in place. Designed from 100% Indian rosewood, this eyeglass holder is inspired by Easter Island’s Moai statues and doubles as a multifunctional art piece. From a table centerpiece to a vanity staple, this number will jazz up your home decor theme.
Protein anyone? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, squeezing a meal in with a busy lifestyle can be challenging. Tony Holman’s stoneware omelet maker is designed to help you satisfy your appetite in less than one minute. Plus, it’s oven-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe.
It’s an unbelievably adorable hedgehog-shaped watering can that will bring joy to anyone who gets to see it. Need we say more? Made in Indonesia, it features decorative rectangular “spikes” and a perforated snout that dispenses water.
