The Things To Keep On Hand For The Next Time You Need To Give Someone A Gift

1. A JW Pei faux crocodile shoulder bag for holding all of their essentials and looking 10 out of 10 in their next 'gram.

JW Pei is an Asian-owned and family-owned small business with minimalist accessory designs that are made with sustainable vegan materials.

Promising review: "LOVE this bag. It’s the perfect size for my phone and wallet to do errands or just as a smaller bag if I don’t feel like carrying a big thing around. I was really surprised at how good the quality was. My mom bought one too and I’m definitely going to purchase in another color." —Sara Bullock

Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in 13 colors).

2. A phone camera lens kit so they can continue being the designated "picture taker" they are and document all of life's memories. This high-def, 4-in-1 kit will come in handy when they want to take some cool nature photos or perhaps some sunset pics for their new 'gram.

A reviewer's vivid close-up of a flower
The kit, with a phone on the stand and the long lens attached to it
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It comes with a 12x zoom telephoto lens, a fisheye lens, a wide lens, and a macro lens, all of which can be clipped onto most smartphones! The kit also includes a phone holder and tripod, a cleaning cloth, four lens covers, and two clips.

Promising review: "I bought these for my dad for Christmas as sort of a joke gift since he already has so many lenses for his camera. They actually turned out to be really really cool and high-quality for the phone! The lenses look and feel just like camera lenses, only smaller. They are very easy to use and create awesome pictures!!" —Anna F.

Get it from Amazon for $24.94 (also available as a 10-in-1 kit).

3. A white truffle-infused hot sauce in case they're a HUGE foodie and are never not pouring a condiment on their morning scrambled eggs (or any meal for that matter).

Hannah's picture of all three varieties of hot sauce
A picture of Hannah's homemade pizza with the text
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BuzzFeed writer Hannah Loewentheil absolutely *loves* this stuff (those are her pictures above!):

"I've been doing much more cooking lately. There's one ingredient that makes even my most average home cooking taste amazing, and it's this Truff truffle-infused hot sauce. The white truffle infused hot sauce quite literally tastes like heaven, but IMO, the classic black truffle hot sauce is the most versatile and a staple in my kitchen. And while at first $20+ seemed like an absurd price to pay for hot sauce, this stuff is worth the price tag. I mean...truffles. And I've tried plenty of truffle-infused hot sauces, olive oils, and what-nots in the past, but they often taste overpowering or low-quality. But this hot sauce is the perfect balance of decadent truffle, heat, spice, and a tiny bit of sweetness. I slather it on pretty much everything savory from eggs and tacos to sandwiches and fried rice. Even if my cooking tastes mediocre at best, a drizzle of this makes it taste almost restaurant quality and so full of flavor."

Get it from Amazon for $28.29.

Check out her full Truff hot sauce review to learn more!

4. An unbelievably adorable display stand perfect for their reading glasses so you won't have to ever relive the "Where are my glasses? Oh they're on my head" saga again.

the koala holder
the astronaut holder
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Promising review: "This is the most adorable koala gift! He looks so sweet holding your glasses. Good quality and comes in his own box, which is perfect for wrapping. If you love someone who loves koalas, don’t hesitate! Totally giftable!!!!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 13 styles).

5. An orange juice vase if cutesy decor just sets their heart aflutter. Pop in some faux blooms for the most iconic piece of decor they've ever owned.

orange juice carton vase with a small amount of flowers placed on a table
Amazon

Promising reviews: "I LOVE this vase! I like random, colorful decor and I’m so glad this popped up. It’s very sturdy and the colors are vibrant so you can tell it’s high quality. This vase only holds a small bouquet of flowers, it’s definitely more of a fun item than a practical one. I love how unique it is and it’d make a great gift, too!" —Drew A.

Get it from Amazon for $25.95.

6. A set of diamond-shaped whiskey glasses for drinking their special bar cart spirits in absolute style.

Promising review: "I bought these for my dad for Father's Day as he likes specialty glasses for his drinks. He LOVES these. So pretty and comfortable in your hand. Sturdy feel and packaged beautifully." —Jennifer McCain

Get a set of two from Amazon for $34.99 (also available in sets of four and six).

7. A portable espresso maker so they can get their caffeine pick-me-up anywhere. This is great if they'll be traveling somewhere there's no Starbs in sight.

Hand holding the Nanopresso maker
Hands pouring espresso into the lid that comes with the Nanospresso maker
Amazon

Promising review: "I wanted something small to travel with and to take along on camping trips. After shopping around for a while I found the Nanopresso and I have to say this thing fits the bill. I have had this for almost a month now and love it! The ease of use, size, and flavor you get out of this small gizmo is absolutely amazing. Yes, it is not an actual full-fledged espresso machine that you can have in your kitchen or from a coffee shop, but to have something this small produce what it does is fantastic. If you are an outdoors/traveling type of person and love having some espresso in the morning and don't want to go somewhere to pay for it, this will not disappoint!" —Anubis

Get it from Amazon for $69.90 (available in four colors).

8. A shiatsu massaging pillow to give them some much needed R&R while they sit in their recliner and watch their current must-watch show. No need to pay for expensive massages again. This is the gift that keeps on giving.

Promising review: "Best Father's Day gift! I bought this for my husband for Father's Day and was pleasantly surprised. The massager is compact and not bulky, but covers a great amount of area. My husband loves using this when just hanging out in the living room with our 2-year-old son, or when watching TV on the couch, or even when working in the home office. We have yet to bring it in the car with us but so far love this product. The option to turn off the heat is great too because sometimes we don't need it hot. All in all it's a great massager for the price and best part is I also get to use it, too. " —agnes s.

Get it from Amazon for $59.95+ (available in two colors).

9. A portable personal blender perfect for anyone on the go who still wants their morning smoothie. It can also be utilized to blend baby food, as a protein shaker, and for smoothies (obvi).

Plus, this is shatter-resistant and dishwasher-safe!

Promising review: "This blender is amazing! I am a yoga teacher and always on the run, which sometimes makes it hard to eat well. I bought this after reviewing quite a few different options and I am SO glad I did. It fits well into my gym bag, is surprisingly quiet when in use, and holds a charge really well. The blades are very efficient and I’ve had no trouble blending up ice or frozen fruit. Seriously cannot recommend it enough." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in six colors).

10. A shampoo scalp massager that'll create an enjoyable lather in the shower they'll probably get goosebumps from. It gets all the way down to the roots for one tingly experience.

BuzzFeed editor holding pink scalp massager with silicone bristles
editor showing other side where there's a gripper for fingers
Emma Lord / BuzzFeed

Promising review: "I saw this little thing all over TikTok and everyone swore by it. To be honest, they’re right and I now swear by it. It’s perfectly soft and sturdy to massage the scalp. Works shampoo into roots and helps with dry skin and such. I absolutely love it and I use it every time I wash my hair. I most definitely would recommend to anyone. Don’t hesitate." —Z

Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).

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