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The 36 Most Unique Gifts for Women
She won't be expecting these.
By Gaby Keiderling
Whether it's her birthday or a holiday like Mother's Day or Christmas, we suggest you do things differently this time around. And by that we mean doing away with the basic bathrobe or rose-scented candle, the silk eye mask or the bouquet of flowers. This special occasion, get her something that she doesn’t have, something she didn’t even know she needed, something so unique and unexpected that you might even surprise yourself.
Whether it’s for your wife, girlfriend, mother, sister, best friend, grandmother, aunt’s hairdresser, or third cousin, we’ve got something in store for her. From a fully assembled cheese and charcuterie board to a compact iron and steamer to a make-your-own hot sauce kit, these are the gifts you wouldn’t think to get. Maybe it’s for Christmas, Hanukkah, her birthday, graduation, who knows—whatever the occasion, there’s a present for it. Think of these as the hidden gems of the holidays as we break the mold of traditional gift giving.
What are you waiting for? There’s no time like the present to shop for one. Seriously. So keep reading to check out the 36 best gifts for women this year and those to come.
Is she someone who works hard and is forever busy with their hands? Treat her to this oh-so relaxing hand massager. It's completely unnecessary and necessary at the same time.
Okay hear us out. Yes, it's a candle, but it's also a terrarium, and it's adorable. Choose one of two scents—cactus ripe with pine and vanilla or poppy bursting with jasmine and white tea.
You may not know this, but a card holder is one of the greatest inventions. Keep your credit cards and ID in one place, and never deal with a cumbersome wallet again.
This lip balm is so good that it earned a spot on Oprah's Favorite Thing's in both 2021 and 2022—and this set features the brand's all-time bestsellers. They're 100% natural, cruelty-free, and super hydrating.
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Best Outdoors-Inspired Gift
Rumpl The Original Puffy National Parks Collection
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Best Outdoors-Inspired Gift
Rumpl The Original Puffy National Parks Collection
She can capture all of life's greatest moments with one click, without the hassle of going to get them developed or scrolling through an endless camera roll.
Brightland's mini essentials are the cutest gift to get her when you have seriously no idea. Olive oil goes on just about anything, and this pack of infused ones is going to up her kitchen game.