It’s that time of year! You know, when you try to carefully word questions to friends and family, stalk their Instagram and Pinterest accounts, and do any other means of creative sleuthing (and mind-reading) to come up with the perfect gift for everyone on your list. It’s no easy task, so we scoured the web for some interesting oddities, categorizing them into Life Between Weekends’ primary sections: food, fun and fulfillment.

Check out our roundup, and if you still need more ideas, don’t miss our features on gifts that show off your hometown pride — and our list of 9 sites that can help you find unexpected presents for everyone you know.

 

FOOD:

Hey, everybody’s gotta eat.

• Truffle oil trio, $30, Amazon (You’ll want to drizzle it on everything, from pasta to tater tots!)
• The Sprinkles Baking Book, $18; Amazon
• “Summer Gradient Crossbones Tank, $25; Johnny Cupcakes (Wear your feelings on your sleeve.)
• Handheld vegetable spiralizer, $15; Amazon
• Graham candle, $24; Jac Vanek (For the friend who doesn’t cook but loves to eat.)
• Pioneer Woman measuring cup set, $15; Walmart
• DIY hot sauce kit, $50; Modcloth
• Pizza box oven, $45; Amazon

FUN: 

Part of gift-giving is getting someone something superfluous that they wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves. Practicality is overrated.

• Plush pastel unicorn, $44; ModCloth (Had a bad day? There’s no better way to hug it out.)
• Quay “Tell Me Why” sunglasses, $46; Amazon
• Chunky knit throw blanket, $36; Ebay (This + coffee + a great book = never getting out of bed, ever)
• Exploding Kittens game, $20; Amazon
• Blue Funfetti Sweater, $59; Urban Outfitters
• “Show Time” ribbon lace-up heels, $53; ASOS (Sometimes you just need to put on your dancing shoes and shake it off.)
• Army movement watch, $17; Amazon
• Giant-sized Connect 4 game, $69; Amazon

FULFILLMENT:

Just because it’s awesome doesn’t mean it can’t improve their minds (and lives) in the process.

• “My Life Story So Far” book, $30; Uncommon Goods
• Sseko ribbon sandals, $50; Sseko (Each sale helps a Ugandan woman attend college.)
• Galaxy print yoga leggings, $12; Amazon
• Batik infinity scarf, $17; TheHungerSite.com (Your purchase funds 50 meals for those in need.)
• Ukulele starter kit, $40; Amazon
• Ready, Set, Novel! workbook, $12; Amazon
• “Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti” tee, $30; Sevenly ($7 goes toward Give Kids the World)
• Tear-off agenda pad, $12; Rifle Paper Co. 

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