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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The 14 Best Unique Gift Ideas For The Hard To Shop For Person

Need a unique gift idea for the hard to shop for friend?


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 Buying Christmas gifts can be fun but it can also be stressful as there is always that one person on your holiday gift list who is hard to shop for. It seems that there is always one person who seems to have everything they want or they buy themselves everything their heart desires. Then there is the other person who is ultra picky so buying for them is hard. Then there may be the person who is trying to declutter or just wants no gifts and that leaves you at wondering what to buy this friend on your Christmas gift list. So I have a list of gift ideas that would be perfect for the hard to shop for person. Take a look at my unique gift ideas and you may just find the perfect gift for one or more family members or friends.



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1. Drinkmate Countertop Drink Maker


 The Drinkmate Countertop Drink Maker is the first and only carbonation system that can carbonate any beverage. This fun machine creates fun drinks and is perfect for holiday get-togethers. You can add sparkling bubbles to any liquid of your choice. Liquids like water, juices, iced tea or coffee, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and even flat soda or beer. This drink maker needs no batteries or electricity and does not take up much space. This drink maker is a gift that is eco-friendly as it includes a reusable bottle and it will also save money as you can stop buying all those bottled drinks at the store.


  My boys had fun adding bubbles to juice and water. They made deliciously flavored sparkling water with the Drinkmate. The machine was super easy to assemble and it has been helping my boys drink more water as they love the bubbles in their drinks. This item would also make a great gift in a stocking or under the tree! Available in three modern colors: Royal red, Matte black and Ivory white.
Available: Amazon 

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2. 12 days of superfood teas & lattes


 Combine 12 superfood teas and lattes with an advent calendar format, and what do you get? The 12 Days of Organic Traditions – Limited Edition Holiday Box is the perfect gift for almost anyone on your gift list. This awesome box contains 12 different delicious drink mixes so that special someone can sip their way through delicious superfood teas & lattes, all promoting a variety of health benefits.


 The gift box contains 8 Instant lattes & 4 loose leaf teas. The cute keepsake box also includes a booklet explaining each superfood ingredient and recipes. My favorite drink from the holiday box was the Beet Latte as it was so delicious and had the awesome nutrition of beets. This red drink can be made hot or cold. Check out all the other drinks that are included in the box!
Available: Organic Traditions 

1. Limited edition Mint Chocolate Latte     7. Beet Latte with Fermented Beet
2. Limited edition Red Velvet Latte              8. Macaccino Latte
3. Limited edition Holiday Spice latte          9. Matcha Latte
4. Turmeric Latte with Saffron                     10. Lemon Grass Tea
5. Premium Matcha latte                               11. Hibiscus Tea
6. Chocolate Latte with Ashwaganda        12. Holy Basil Tea



3. Haute Cocoa® Body Gift


 Satisfy that chocolate craving with a special gift for the chocoholic in your life or yourself. The Haute Cocoa® Body Gift set features a sample-sized collection of our rich dark chocolate line. Made with blends of real cocoa, honey, plant oils, and botanical extracts that nourish the skin with caffeine and antioxidants to reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots. It is perfect for any chocoholic and smells like chocolate. The set includes a detoxifying cocoa masks, aromatherapy candles, an exfoliating rich dark chocolate scrub, and smooth, moisturizing body butter. This is the perfect gift for your best friend. 
Available: Waxing Kara 



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4. Holiday Floral Arrangements



 Send or gift the ultimate holiday surprise of fresh and festive flowers with a joyful bouquet from Teleflora, the world’s leading floral gifting service. The new Christmas lineup includes artistically curated arrangements. These beautiful flowers are always made by hand and delivered by hand by a local florist. This holiday season, Love Out Loud and deliver a cheerful, heart-melting gifting experience that your loved ones will cherish for years to come.


 Surprise someone with this stunning centerpiece that is overflowing with red roses, red carnations, chrysanthemums, fresh winter greens accented with silver berries and, natural pinecones. The flowers are arranged in a crosscut mercury glass bowl that can be used in many ways after Christmas. These flowers not only look amazing but they also smell so wonderful. Flowers always brighten my day and make any room look amazing as they are the perfect decoration. I just love the vase that came with this bouquet of flowers and I will be using it in my bathroom for a makeup storage container as it will look so pretty on my vanity. Teleflora has many holiday floral arrangements to fit almost any budget,
Available: Teleflora


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5. Food Huggers


 Nobody wants to waste food, and yet we’ve all done it more than we want to admit. To help save some of those half-eaten onions and tomatoes that get forgotten at the back of the fridge, Food Huggers invented a set of patented reusable silicone covers that keep food fresh and offer an alternative to using wasteful single-use plastic wrap, plastic baggies or foil. This year, give a gift that helps your friends and family kick two bad habits with one simple set of Food Huggers. Food Huggers are colorful, fun and easy to use. Reducing plastic waste and food waste is a great gift to give.


 These colorful silicone covers are the perfect product to wrap up so many food items. I love using the food huggers to cover a half of avocado and a grapefruit half. That way I can enjoy them later. The butter hugger is perfect for a stick of butter, especially when the recipe only calls for a couple of tablespoons. My butter stays fresh and clean until I need it for the next recipe.
Available: Amazon



6. Bumpin Blends smoothie cubes



  Looking for the perfect gift for a mom to be or a new mama? This customized smoothies delivery program is the perfect way to help someone get the nutrition that their growing body or baby needs. Bumpin Blends is a delicious smoothie subscription that is fully customizable based on taste preference, dietary restrictions, and food aversions. The smoothie blends arrive in frozen cubes that are so easy to toss into a blender with the liquid of your choice. I love that there are so many delicious flavors to select from. Flavors like Cherry Dreams, Peanut Butter Cup, Cookie Dough to name a few. The delicious drinks also have ingredients in them to support symptoms that pregnant mamas experience.


 The frozen smoothie cubes are made from organic, whole-food ingredients that are scientifically supported to be safe and beneficial for pregnant women. Each of their 22 smoothie blends is designed to support particular symptoms of motherhood from pregnancy symptoms (like morning sickness and swollen ankles) to postpartum needs (like boosting milk supply and mood) to the many needs of an on-the-go mom (like energy and reducing anxiety). When you order the delicious smoothies, you fill in your symptoms, due date or baby’s age, and dietary preferences so the drinks are made for your needs. What a great way for moms and almost anyone who loves smoothies to get some amazing nutrition. One-time smoothie bundles and lactation cookie bundles are available too.
Available: Bumpin Blends

7. Reminder Binder planner


 The perfect gift for almost anyone who needs to remember important dates, appointments, and other activities. The Reminder Binder helps you keep track of almost anything and has plenty of space for notes. This 18-month calendar planner book includes monthly and weekly calendars as well as places for notes. As a blogger, I love it for keeping track of all my assignments, expenses, and payments. You can read my full review over HERE. You can save money on this amazing planner with my code momknowsbest. There are many styles to select from.
Available: HERE

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8. Sugru Mouldable Glue 



 Loved by fixers, makers, adapters, and improvers in 178 countries around the world for 10 years,  Sugru Mouldable Glue is the ideal gift for the ‘hard to buy for’ during the holiday season. Sugru is the world’s first mouldable glue that sticks to almost anything and turns into a strong and flexible rubber overnight. I was able to fix a broken handle on this dish with this amazing glue that is basically like clay but hardens 24 hours after you mold it. I love that I can wash this dish in my dishwasher and the Sugru glue stays put. The kits come with 4 packs of different colors and a great idea book. You can also buy the moldable glue by itself in so many colors. I discovered this amazing product back it 2016 and wrote about it HERE.


Perfect for:

Tech Enthusiasts to protect their new devices and prolong the life of their cables.

Crafters who want to upcycle furniture, make creative walls and personalize gifts.

Homemakers keen to organize small spaces and keep kitchens tidy!

Children who are curious about adapting old toys and designing new ones.

Gardeners who want to get a better grip on their tools and make indoor floating herb gardens.

Photographers & Filmmakers to create custom mounts and get the perfect shot.

Disabled family and friends who want to customize the world around them on their terms.

Makers & Hackers who like to tinker, create and invent in their workshop!

Eco-activists who choose to repair instead of buying new and reduce what goes to landfill.
Available: Amazon

9. Wine VEIL


 Tis the Season to entertain!  This is the time of year when being a little “extra” is fine. Whether you need a hostess gift, a gift for someone you don’t know very well…or to just dress up your holiday gathering the Wine VEIL® is a perfect choice! These beautiful veils elegantly lay over a wine glass, bottle or any beverage glass and will add color and sparkle to any holiday party this season. The soft and simple 5” x 5”  squares are made with high-quality organza in a variety of exquisite color swatches and each one is weighted with beautiful silver charms of dragonflies and grape leaves. The result is a shimmery, sheer drape or VEIL over each wine glass, decanter, bottle or any glass giving a little “extra" special look to your gathering. Also, great in the summer for “al fresco” gatherings, because they keep flying leaves, bugs, and dust out of your glass!
Available: Wine VEIL

10. Everything Bidet’s new portable bidet

 Everything Bidet’s new portable bidet is the must-have travel accessory for women to keep fresh and clean while on the go. It does not require batteries and is instead chargeable through a USB cable that plugs into any computer, wall outlet; even a car!  A convenient carrying case is also included.  Not only is the portable travel bidet more efficient and hygienic than tissue paper, but it is also more environmentally friendly as toilet paper destroys 27,000 trees every day.

 This is one gift that I am loving as I do love using my at-home bidet as I like the feeling of a clean tushie. When I travel, I just hate that I can not have that same clean bottom after using the bathroom. So this portable bidet will be awesome to bring with me when I travel. It is so easy to use as I just fill it with water and then use it after my number two.  
Available: Everything Bidets

11. Feetures performance socks

 Meet the revolutionary socks that people are obsessed with. Engineered for performance, but perfect for everyday comfort. Feetures are the most comfortable socks that I have worn for running. These cute socks give my feet amazing cushion and I love the way that they hug my feet. These socks offer compression for my feet and I can run better, The socks come in both male and female styles and many sizes so you can get the perfect fit. I also love wearing them to the gym.


These ultra-comfortable socks make the perfect gift for runners and other fitness buffs. They are the perfect stocking stuffer for those Christmas stockings. So buy a couple pairs for last-minute gifts.
Available: Feetures

12. Nomadik monthly subscription box

 A perfect gift for someone who enjoys the outdoors. My husband loves camping so I knew that the Nomadik monthly subscription box would be a great gift for him. This fun box has many useful items in it for a camping trip. This month’s exclusive holiday box includes these outdoor gear items: Hero Clip, Survival Frog Pocket Stove, Nomadik Multi-Purpose Gaiter, Gear Aide Ni-Glo Gear Marker, Alpine Start Dirty Chai, and Alpine Start Medium Roast Camp Coffee!


These fun boxes allow the recipient to discover the latest, innovative finds in outdoor gear! The monthly boxes contain up to $70 worth of items for only $29.99. One month, 6 month and 12-month subscription options are available! Up to 7 full-size premium gear items in each box!
Available: The Nomadik

13. Coffee that supports the military

 Most everyone likes coffee. So when you give the gift of delicious coffee, you will not only make the recipients morning a bit better but you will also be supporting American Military families. Founding Fathers Products’ mission is to create superior quality American made products that support American Military families with 50% of its profits.


 They offer the freshest coffee on the market as their coffee is packaged almost immediately after roasting and then sent out within a week after roasting. I enjoyed the convenience of their delicious k-cup coffee blends and love the rich taste. They offer many different varieties of coffee like French Roast and 100% Columbian.
Available in 12, 16, 36 and 80 Count Brew Cups, 12 oz. Bag Ground Roast and Espresso!
Available: Amazon

14. Gift of time

 Bia believes that every woman possesses a power within that pushes her toward her objective, and the raw energy to help her achieve goals and empower other women. This is a watch that will look awesome on your favorite girl's wrist. I love that the Bia time pieces come in so many styles and colors and I love their mission. When you buy a Bia you help women succeed. With every purchase, Bia will donate to organizations that work to give women the help they need to be independent, educated, healthy, protected and valued.

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 Bia's bright face is powered by Visible 24/7, which is the highest performing Luminescence Technology. This is a quality watch that is water-resistant up to 200 meters and features a highly scratch-resistant K1 glass crystal. The watch also glows in the dark for up to 10 hours.  
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Available: Time Concepts



Which unique gift would you love to receive?





24 comments:

Marie at Complete Literature said...

The teas as well as the food huggers would make great gifts for most of the people in my family. We all love different kinds of tea and we all cook extensively! Thank you for some great ideas!

Heather @ Raising Memories Blog said...

I have never seen food huggers before!! What a clever idea!

AiringMyLaundry said...

Thank you for these ideas. I do have some difficult people I need to shop for. I really like that reminder binder.

Liz Mays said...

I'd be so excited to receive one of those pretty floral arrangements I'm going to have to order those for a loved one!

S. Graham said...

I've got a couple of those pain in the rear people to shop for. I love all these ideas!

Lisa Joy Thompson said...

These are such fun ideas! I totally would love some of those food huggers! And I want to check out the reminder binder.

Kathy said...

These are all awesome gift ideas. I see many that I would really love to have myself. I would love to get the food huggers for myself. I really like those.

Nyxie said...

I love the look of the smoothie cubes and the reminder binder. But when I click onto the reminder binder, i'm shown a blank page. I would love to see where I could possibly pick one of these up :)

Cristina Pop said...

These are all some unique gifts! Thanks for the great ideas!

Joanna said...

I love the food huger. I cook very often and always have to wrap the leftover vegetables in aluminum foil, which is then wasted and thrown in the bin.

Toni | Boulder Locavore said...

These are really great ideas!! Love those smoothie blends!

Myrah Duque said...

Amazing ideas! The food huggers are a fabulous gift for about just anyone. The smoothie blends, and the reminder cubes are to cool.Thanks for the great ideas!

Wren LaPorte said...

These are such a great gift ideas. I have several people on my list this year that I wonder what I get the person that has everything and these are perfect!

Annemarie LeBlanc said...

The smoothie cubes would make a great gift. I think my sis in law would like that. And the reminder binder would be perfect for my sister!

Why Girls Are Weird said...

Okay these are some AWESOME ideas, adding a few to my Christmas list! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

Janel said...

Thanks for the new ideas! I need those food huggers for me!

Lyanna Soria said...

Those are all amazing and wonderful gift ideas. I'd even probably get myself some of those scented candles, I've been trying out some new ones at the moment.

Raising My Little Superheroes said...

These are all amazing ideas. I love the reminder binder - the name is pretty cool!!

nickga said...

these are great. Those are good ideas. I suggest you can make a wooden gift at home. It is also very economical. It's almost Christmas. . My house also has a good chainsaw. I bought them at Sareviewed.com .
give it a try

Hannah Marie said...

These are indeed unique gifts to have a look into. Saves me from the pain of the holiday gift pressure. Wonderful ideas!

Krystel | Frugal Living said...

These are really good gift options. I also feel like wine is a good one too

Kiwi said...

Wow so many interesting gifts. I love the smoothie cubes and the drink mate for myself!

holyveggies said...

Did someone say organic superfood tea? I'm in. I'm a tea lover and I'd love to try out this brand :)

Kiwi said...

Im am sold on the portable bidet. I dont even own a home bidet but a travel one sounds really good on the go!

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