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$45 at Bombas

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Be stylish and warm

Bombas Gripper slippers

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$25 at Lovehandle

Smartphone kickstand on a blue background

The instant kickstand for phones

LoveHandle Pro

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$11 at Amazon

A picture of black coloring book with multicolored flowers on a pink background

Clear your mind and be creative

100 Flowers adult coloring book

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Because people always love cash

Amazon gift card

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Keep coffee hot

Mr. Coffee mug warmer

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Get fragrant scents for every room

Birthdate candles

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Good sound and great size

Tribit StormBox Micro

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There’s no rule against giving slippers as a present. There are many people who would appreciate having a pair because they’re both convenient and pleasant. Bombas Gripper slippers for both men and women are a slipper and sock hybrid with a soft brushed lining for warmth and grips on the outside to prevent slipping, all for $45.

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Is your co-worker an iced coffee connoisseur? To satisfy their iced coffee craving, they can instantly lower the temperature of their drinks with this HyperChiller. CNET’s David Watsky gave this cooler a glowing&nbsp;review&nbsp;because of its ability to bring down the hot temperature of beverages in a matter of minutes, and it even chills warm wine effectively too.

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A black HyperChiller beverage cooler and a cup of iced coffee against an orange background. A black HyperChiller beverage cooler and a cup of iced coffee against an orange background.
$20 at Amazon

For the perfect iced coffee

HyperChiller beverage cooler

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Everyone nowadays uses their mobile device to catch up on the news and connect with friends and family on social media. But it can be annoying to use a smartphone with one hand for a long stretch of time. Using this grip, however, allows for a comfortable scrolling experience. With a 1-inch elastic strap, kickstand and magnetic mount, your co-worker can easily take selfies and stream content hands-free.

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Typically, Cratejoy boxes are subscription based, but there are some that are affordable and don’t rely on that model. One of those kits is the whiskey sour edition cocktail kit for the person who loves a good drink. This kit features all the ingredients for three different cocktails flavors (except for the alcohol) for making 10 or more drinks.

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$49 at Cratejoy

Drink and be merry

Cratejoy whiskey sour edition cocktail kit

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Coloring books are still fun for adults, and with the busy lives we all live sometimes it’s nice to relax with some art therapy. This coloring book has intricate and simple designs for someone who loves to color and express themselves.

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Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what you should get someone. This why an Amazon gift card is perfect — you don’t need to. Just load the card up and give it away.

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This is a bestseller made to keep coffee, tea, hot cocoa and other drinks warm. The best thing about it is the portability so it can go anywhere with little effort.

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This is a fun and flexible gift: Give your co-worker a candle scent designed for their birthday or one for Christmas. The Christmas candle is a frankincense, myrrh and eucalyptus blend with middle notes of oakmoss and sage.

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If you’re going to get someone chocolate this year, why not try something different? Step your chocolate game up and get Seattle Chocolate’s truffles instead. These impressive truffles aren’t too sweet and many of them have tasty flavored centers. A personal favorite of mine is Blackberry Creme — every bite is like a party in your mouth.

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This Tribit StormBox Micro is one of CNET’s best speakers of 2022. According to CNET’s Ty Pendlebury, it has "improved sound and battery life, along with a charge-out feature that turns the speaker into a power bank for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets." Just be sure to activate the instant coupon on the product page to grab it at this price.&nbsp;

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Pros

  • Very compact (pocket-friendly)
  • More bass and volume than most speakers this small
  • Waterproof and dustproof (IP67)
  • Integrated strap
  • Can be linked to another StormBox Micro for stereo mode
  • USB-C charging
  • 8 hours of battery life
Cons

  • Not as durable as Bose SoundLink Micro
  • Distorts slightly at higher volumes with certain tracks

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