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Prepare for the unexpected from these unique designs that make great gifts for friends and loved ones (*and* for when you deserve to give yourself a fun little present).

This game's a blast for anywhere from two to eight players!

Promising review: "We used to tease our kids about singing the wrong lyrics to songs, so this is a great family game for us." —Virginia

Promising review: "ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND. I spend a lot of time on my feet, and this foot sole massage set has honestly become one of my favorite ways to unwind at the end of the day. The warm soapstone massage feels incredibly relaxing and really helps relieve tension and soreness in my feet. I also love that it feels high quality, thoughtfully made, and easy to use at home. It's like bringing a mini spa treatment into your living room. Such a unique and practical wellness gift idea!" —Alex A

Promising review: "What a wonderful memory and gift! This is a perfect replica of our A-frame home on the cliffs of Canada, and it brought back beautiful memories. So easy to assemble, and has a wonderful warm glow of light for nighttime stories before bed." —Nighttime Reader

Promising review: "My spouse is a musician, and she was thrilled with these musical scale wineglasses. She shared her excitement with her musical friends and family." —Bigcatwomandone

Promising review: "Bought these as a gift for my daughter. She LOVED them!!! She is also a cat lover, and so enjoyed being able to file her nails and 'scratch the belly'!!" —fellow cat lover

Promising review: "Impressed with the quality of the pistachio pedestal bowl for my pistachio-loving son! He no longer has to have two vessels to enjoy his snack with the built-in tray for the shells." —Slocomb Nole

Price: $56+ (also available in a personalized version)

It's totally mess-free since it just uses light. Plus, the pillowcases are machine washable.

Promising review: "This pillowcase is a really thick, durable material. It's not the softest, but it will last! Also, the picture is really bright and lasts for a while. The description states that the picture will last about five minutes, but it lasts much longer, which is great for us. The kids like to draw pictures at bedtime and leave them for me to find when I come in later to check on them." —Homeschool substitute teacher

Promising review: "My boyfriend is in the music industry and loved this gift. He says the sound quality is noticeable and even placed it on top of his beloved piano as a conversation piece. It's beautiful and functional. So unique!" —KelsBells

Promising review: "This was a gift for my daughter. I looked at it before wrapping, and I must admit that I thought I had wasted my money. She was so excited when she opened it (it was on her 'want' list). She fell in love with the frog and even more when she placed her phone in it. I was amazed at how well it amplified the sound from her phone. The frog's cuteness, the way it worked, and how well it was made all exceeded my expectations. We're both pleased and would definitely purchase again." —SouthernSandy

Promising review: "I ended up buying this for myself, and I love it! I mix two eggs with seasoning and pour them into the cooker after spraying it with oil. The eggs cook in about 75 seconds in my low-watt microwave. So easy and fast! I put the eggs on a bagel or toast for a quick sandwich. Never need to stop off at the drive-thru again!" —Kelly

Promising review: "Repeat buyer here! This caddy went beyond my expectations! It is SOLIDLY built of quality wood and beautifully finished. No problem with it being displayed in the living room. I originally bought one for my brother, who was laid up after leg surgery. He loved having everything he needed on hand, as getting up was a real bother. I bought the second one for my husband to put on his living room chaise lounge. The ultimate luxury, feet up with everything on hand. Fits drinks, snacks, books, phones, etc. Once in place, it does NOT budge; load it up with confidence. Looks sharp on both the leather recliner and the upholstered chaise lounge. HIGHLY recommend for gift giving!" — YaYa23

Promising review: "Honestly, I laughed at myself for buying this. I stopped laughing the first time I used it! What a help! It freed me up to do other things while it stirred the sauce that needed constant attention. Bought another one! Not laughing now!" —Luvdvm

Price: $30+ (battery-powered and rechargeable versions available)

Promising review: "This was a gift for my nephew, who loves the group Phish. I chose the chorus of one of their songs for the artist to envision. My nephew was delighted and said he had not seen anything like this before. He has also studied art and said this represented the song's chorus beautifully. He hung it in his music listening area in his home that very day." —Georgia

Price: $175+ (available in five sizes and two styles)

Promising review: "I never thought I needed this, but it helps me to keep the book open comfortably and not have to reposition myself when I look at my cell or take a sip of my drink." —SineadNew

Promising review: "My nephew loves sports, but has trouble eating. This was the perfect gift for him! He instantly started grabbing food to shoot and munch away! I've never seen him eat grapes with so much pleasure. My husband was a little jealous of it. I might need to get one for him as well. Great gift for all ages!" —awadOfThings

Price:  $30 (available in three other styles)

Promising review: "I have purchased these mimosa sugar cubes twice. The first time I bought them for my niece as a shower gift, along with the champagne glasses. She loved them so much, I bought them for myself too. I have used them over and over. I love all the flavors. These are fun to use and great in my champagne." —grandmother: BB

Price: $30 (available in three flavor combos)

Promising review: "This is the greatest watering can! It is so cute and constantly attracts attention. I am also impressed with the volume of water that the can holds. It also sprinkles water through several holes in the nose and waters my garden beautifully. I love hedgehogs and this is just so stinking cute!" —Cici1211

Promising review: "A work of art that doubles as a wireless charger! I was so pleased with this purchase. The wood and craftsmanship are of good quality, and it has a nice weight. I love how stylish it is, not an eyesore like many gadgets. It blends in perfectly and looks like part of the decor." —D-Nice

Promising review: "My dad loved it — he's learning to use it now and says it will be useful when he's sailing, but he and I are both just big history nerds, so he might just be wanting to use it for the nerd cred ;). Either way, it's gorgeous and comes with an instruction booklet that also contains the history of the original, and was a really great birthday present!" —Happy daughter

Promising review: "Sending good vibes and love between Oregon and Missouri. This was a gift from my daughter's family to my husband for his birthday. We placed it where we see it frequently. We miss seeing our grandchildren and love to see the color change, indicating that someone has walked by and tapped to say hi! My grandson and husband had dueling taps that was quite funny. I received a text stating that my 12-year-old grandson was not going to bed because he wanted to be the last one to tap. So my husband, aka Grandpa, finally gave in and 'let him win.' This was a PERFECT GIFT!" —Auban

Price: $170 (also sold individually for $85 each)

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