This Is the Sweetest Gift to Send Someone Celebrating the Holidays Miles Away
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As the years go on, it seems like finding the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones only gets more difficult. The problem: There are so many options — arguably, too many options — to choose from. While some people prefer to take the road less traveled with unique gifts and DIYs, there's also something to be said for leaning into the year's biggest trends (think: eco-friendly products, athleisure, and unicorn everything). Check out this list of the most popular Christmas gifts of 2020 that you, Good Housekeeping readers, are stocking up on this holiday season.
While some of the trending gifts are under-the-tree staples (slippers and stationery), most of these best-selling picks are simply a sign of the times, everything from reusable drinking straws to sheet masks. But if you think these gifts aren't personal enough to give, think again: You can tailor a number of these ideas to the recipient by selecting their favorite color, home state, or inside joke. But don't worry, these gifts don't come with a steep price — most of them are available on Amazon (two-day shipping, FTW!) and come in under $30.
For more gift ideas, check out all of Good Housekeeping's holiday gift guides for 2020!
- 2/26
1) 3-in-1 Charging Stand
OLEBR
amazon.com
$27.92
This sleek stand gives his most-used gadgets — iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods — a place to rest and recharge. It's just up to him to supply his own charging cables and cords.
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- 3/26
2) Moon Lamp
LOGROTATE
amazon.com
$23.88
This night light is 3-D printed to look like the surface of the moon. It also lights up in 16 different colors, so it'll look cool in her room.
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- 4/26
3) Create Your Own Reel Viewer
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$29.95
Like the one from your childhood, but better. Once you craete a personalized reel with seven of their favorite (or funniest) images, they can flip through 'em when they want to refresh their memory.
- 5/26
4) Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager
Zyllion
amazon.com
59.95
Give them the gift of relaxation this holiday season with this portable massager that has over 16,000+ five-star ratings on Amazon.
- 6/26
5) elf: Snowball Showdown Card Game
Funko
amazon.com
$14.94
Enter the best way to spread holiday cheer. Fun for the whole family, this card game lets players bring the magic of elf to life with an epic snowball fight.
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- 7/26
6) Portable Reusable Drinking Straw
Flyby
amazon.com
$5.95
In an effort to be more sustainable, they can use this reusable straw in place of plastic options. Because it's collapsible and comes with a compact carrying case, it's small enough to fit in most pockets and purses.
- 8/26
7) One-Step Hair Dryer And Volumizer
REVLON
amazon.com
$48.88
Seriously, everyone and their mom is buying these dryer brushes for the holidays. It speeds up the drying and styling process in half the time and is something she'd appreciate everyday.
- 9/26
8) GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope
Educational Insights
amazon.com
$56.10
This talking microscope has been a top-purchased item in the past couple of months, and we get why. Bindi Irwin's voice guides children along fun and educational play as they learn about animals and plants with each slide.
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- 10/26
9) Important Dates Burlap Print
chathamplace
etsy.com
$24.99
Not only will she appreciate the thought, she'll also be proud to display these important dates for all her guests to see. You can include up to 20 names and dates — just note that text size will adjust depending on the number you'd like to include.
- 11/26
10) Any Song Lyrics Personalized Print
HarleyDogDesigns
etsy.com
$41.90
Let the shop owner know about your recipient's favorite song, a small message you want to include and a special date to include on this custom lyric record. You can even choose what size and color you want the print to come in.
- 12/26
11) Urban Map Glass
Uncommon Goods
uncommongoods.com
$16.00
Even when he's away from his old city, he can mentally stroll through the streets each time he looks at these rocks glasses, etched with the bird's eye view of major cities like Boston, Chicago, and Atlanta.
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- 13/26
12) New York Times Custom Birthday Book
UncommonGoods
uncommongoods.com
$99.95
Commemorate his arrival on the planet with a collection of front page news stories from each birthday since the year he was born.
- 14/26
13) Sleep Aid Device
DODOW
amazon.com
$59.90
Give them the gift of a good night's sleep with this touch-sensitive device that teaches them how to fall asleep naturally in half the amount of time.
- 15/26
14) Create Your Own Comic Book
Ingramcontent
amazon.com
$6.49
This 100-page comic book has a blank layout, so they can write and illustrate their own stories — whether supernatural, action-packed, or funny.
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- 16/26
15) Custom Morse Code Necklace
JAYNEandJAMES
etsy.com
$44.00
With this gold, silver, or rose gold necklace, you can keep things between the two of you — just pick a word or phrase that's too top-secret for anyone else to know. Make it relatively short, since the chain is only big enough for 25 dots and dashes.
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- 17/26
16) 100 Movies Bucket List Poster
Gift Republic
amazon.com
$28.95
Even if they're convinced that they've seen every movie ever released, this scratch-and-reveal poster will prove otherwise.
- 18/26
17) Paint by Sticker Kids: Unicorns & Magic
Workman Publishing Company
amazon.com
$8.95
For a less-mess activity, trade paint for glitter stickers and encourage your kids to add color (and unicorn magic!) to the 10 photos in this book.
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- 19/26
18) Scented State Candle
Homesick Candles
amazon.com
$34.00
When they miss home (or their home away from home), they can light this candle, which is scented with flavors that best represent their home state. Texas, for example, has notes of leather, pine, and citrus.
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- 20/26
19) Lightweight Medium Crossbody Bag with Tassel Red
DELUXITY
amazon.com
$15.95
This surprisingly roomy crossbody fits everything she needs with two interior pockets — plus, it's super affordable.
- 21/26
20) Hopsulator Insulated Can Cooler
BrüMate
amazon.com
$19.99
White Claws may be a sign of summer, but they're a nice refresher in the cooler months, too. Ensure that all of their drinks — hard seltzers, energy drinks, and other 12 oz. beverages — stay at the ideal drinking temperature with this double-walled holder.
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- 22/26
21) Goal Getter Notebook
CopperandBrassPaper
etsy.com
$10.00
Each day, your little dreamer can fill this lined notebook with their to-do lists, long-term goals, and daydreams.
- 23/26
22) Sheet Mask Subscription Box
FaceTory
amazon.com
8.90
At the start of every month, she'll refresh her self-care stash with four Korean sheet masks. Each mask has a different purpose, ranging from brightening to anti-aging, so she can check off all the boxes.
- 24/26
23) Set of Two Long Distance Friendship Lamps
FriendshipLamps
etsy.com
$220.00
You may be miles apart, but the second you touch your own lamp, your friends' lamp will light up the same color, no matter where she may be. It's an easy way to let loved ones know you're thinking about each other without needing to say much.
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- 25/26
24) Friends: The Official Advent Calendar
Insight Editions
amazon.com
$20.81
They'll get their holiday fill of Ross, Monica and friends when they relive Friends' top moments with 40 little trinkets, ornaments, recipe cards, and more. And yes, the Holiday Armadillo will make an appearance.
- 26/26
25) Echo Glow
Amazon
amazon.com
$29.99
Pair this nightlight with your family's other Alexa devices, so that your kids can control its color and brightness with the sound of their voice. You can even use it to help guide virtual learning — set a timer for math and reading assignments, or a countdown until snacktime.
Mom or Grandma will love it!
