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27 Uncommon Goods Products That'll Win You The Title "Most Creative Gift Giver"
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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Gift-giving isn’t a competitive sport... but if it was, you would 100% win. Each set includes two acacia wood cornhole boards, two scoreboard pins, and eight mini bags. Promising review: "Fun gift! Gave this as a birthday gift. Being able to give a gift that provides fun and does not take up much space is a win!" —clynn11 Promising review: "It's wonderful, just the right size, easy to install, and just so cool on the tree. My husband loves his!" —Kellie Promising review: "They are adorable, and I love them! I first ordered the blue one and liked it so much I bought the other, and they sit side by side in my kitchen. And since I have a Beauty and the Beast teacup set (they go well with it), the dishes come alive and with attitude." —Carol the Uncommon Goods Shopper Promising review: "Amazing gift for boyfriend's mom! My boyfriend's mom absolutely loved them. Such a nice variety of flavors and beautifully packaged. Would definitely buy again!" —Chels Promising review: "I just love the glass zipper bag! Anyone that comes to visit becomes obsessed with it also. I bought one for myself and then three more to save for Christmas presents." —Nisey Promising review: "This basket is even bigger and better than I imagined! The craftsmanship was especially nice, and the personalization was perfect. It arrived much sooner than anticipated. I can't say enough about how pleasantly surprised I was to receive it!" —Sue Price: $55+ (available in two sizes and with or without personalization) Promising reviews: "I got this for my wife, she has been obsessed after the first few puzzles. It makes the time fly by on planes. Would buy again!" —Nervous Husband "So far, very fun and engaging. Makes you think and is entertaining. Pseudodetecting is a kick!" —DKG Promising reviews: "I love this little storm cloud! I got it as a present for a family member, but now I want one too! We are both storm lovers, so I thought this was the perfect little gift. It's a great conversation piece, too!" —Amp "My partner and I love to watch the weather report for rain (it doesn't happen too often in Texas and is a lovely surprise), but this thing is even more fun than the radar! It's also just pretty and looks nice in the room." —T Promising review: "A friend sent me a screenshot via text of this cross-body bag, and I immediately ordered it in sage green. I initially purchased it for travel, but I wore it to a block party on Saturday and got so many compliments. It's got a more polished look, which I really like. I'm not a sporty person, so I love that this bag makes a fashion statement!" —AZKath Price: $64+ (available in six colors and with or without monograms) Promising review: "This lamp looks great, and the light works well. It saves having cords everywhere on the nightstand. Be careful not to bump the phone that is charging, though." —Nana And not to worry -- this printer comes with one full roll of white printer paper! Promising review: "The printer was exactly what I wanted! It prints out photos when I need them and is so fun to use with friends or to fill little frames around the house!" —KeerYay Price: $50 (three rolls of compatible paper in plain and sticky options available for $20) Promising review: "The scrunchies are super cute and work really well. They're also super discreet and great for a night out. Definitely going to get some for my friends and family. I hope they come out with more colors." —Shay Promising review: "Compact, light, and totally functional. This item fits into a small space handily. With many pockets to hold tools and two large pockets to hold gardening books, this product is a must for every gardener. It folds up and travels nicely with the use of handles. I just love this product!!!!" —Nellybee Promising review: "This was used as a centerpiece for our closing luncheon. Everyone raved about it and asked how they could order it for themselves." —Glo Promising review: "I bought cat snack dishes for myself and the flower pattern for my friend as a gift. We both love them. They bring a joyful and happy atmosphere when food is served for family, friends, guests, and me." —CJ Price: $27 for six (also available in a dog version) The kit comes in Classic (black royal milk and rooibos chai with chewy tapioca pearls) or Fruity (peachy black and mango green with strawberry popping boba)., with two steel boba straws. Promising review: "The gift is super high quality and really impressed my wife. She loves boba and bubble teas and has been wanting to make her own for some time, so this was the perfect gift for her!!" —Jett the programmer Price: $40 (available in milk bubble tea or fruity bubble tea) Promising review: "In a house where we use a lot of butter and we buy butter every time we go to the store, these socks were a perfect and humorous Christmas gift. They are soft and they are nice to walk around in, especially in the grocery store where they have all the butter I could ever need or want. I love these socks!" —Butterlover Price: $14 (available in blue [fits women's sizes 5–10 and men's sizes 4.5–8.5] and in red [fits women's sizes 8.5–13 and men's sizes 7–12]) Promising review: "I'm a homeschooling mom with littles, and our trips to the library are a fairly regular part of our curriculum. I have plenty of reusable totes, but the library books have wandered off a few times. I saw this and decided I was going to splurge on a gift to myself that would be distinctive and help me stay a little more organized. I love it!" —Mama Fish Promising review: "So fun to see what quote pops up. It's definitely become a conversation piece in my house. It's especially awesome when it's a quote from a book you've read. I have the smaller version, which I worried would be too small, but it's perfect." —Avid_Reader Promising review: "These are made out of real stone. Everyone who walks by our yard comments on how cute they are." —Mountain gal Promising review: "I bought this for my partner when we started using our armchair more often. She would often balance her coffee mug on the chair arm, which made me a little uneasy. We love every detail of this caddy, including the underside, which has a grippy, rubber surface. The top is wide enough to hold most coffee mugs, cans, and cups with plenty of space for additional items. The side section is great for remotes, phones, books, magazines, and more. This is a 10/10 item for us, and we'd consider purchasing again if we add another armchair to the living room." —Blake the Snake Promising review: "Fun game, beautifully crafted. More fun than Scrabble, which we also love." —Game Night Promising review: "This was a holiday gift to myself, and I love it. It's so pretty, and the details are cute, like the words inscribed on the front and back. It has been occupied by my book and tea basically since it arrived. I always know where my book is sitting, and I don't have to go hunt for a bookmark anymore. I'm not sure if being pressed open constantly is good for the book, but I didn't notice any issues with my very large, very heavy fantasy novel that spent a few weeks there. Highly recommend it!" —The Avid Reader Price: $50+ (available in original or interactive daily literary quote) Each kit comes with a precut stone, a kid-safe carving file, sandpaper, polishing wax, and a buffing cloth, plus a five-step carving guide for beginners — so basically, everything that can get even the newest newbie ready to carve! Promising review: "The kit materials are good, the instructions are good, and this carving was fun to do with my grandson. The kit pictures of the animal are obviously after a pro carver has finished; our carving was not 'quite' that good, but ended up very nice. This was a good lesson for a 6-1/2 year old who insisted he wanted to learn to carve, that, like everything, practice builds your skill and strength, and knowledge, and he definitely had fun! Thank you for these great kits!" —Perry G Price: $32 (available as a bear or turtle kit) Promising review: "I bought this for my son, but I love it so much, I am going to need one too. The glaze is so pretty, and the design is so cute. You can tell up close that it is handmade with love and not mass-produced. Exactly the unique gift I was looking for, and yes, it does amplify and direct the sound well. :) I love it!" —undergawd Promising review: “Perfect gift! These make gifting SO EASY! Repeat customer here...I went with Greatest Hits for a team gift and boy were they a hit! Unique, fun, and great quality. I've also purchased these previously for holiday gifts for family.” —Robin Price: $36 for six coasters (available in five styles) Promising review: "I gave this to my mom as a gift. It is so sweet and enjoyable to put together: Harder to figure out than expected, but she got it. It was joyful to give a gift that was an activity, and then put it in a small vase, and she is enjoying seeing it daily. I love to find surprising, fun gifts at Uncommon Goods!" —CNF123 * Little Gifts Under $20 To Let Someone Know You Thought About Them * Interesting, Unique, And Straight-Up Bizarre Gifts To Bestow Upon Your Fellow Weirdos Plus, finds from the Disney Store, Nordstrom and Uncommon Goods. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Reviews for this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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