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For all the joy that Christmas brings to our lives, it's also pretty stressful, especially during the period leading up to it, when we're busy juggling work, family, and the hunt for gifts.

To share some ideas with one another, people online have been showing off the things they already own but would totally put on their wishlist if they didn't.

From innocent little indulgences to fun gadgets and useful household items, here are the ones that have received the most buzz—and might just help you with Secret Santa this year.

#1

Close-up of a gold cat pendant necklace and a woman holding a personalized cat pillow as unique Christmas gifts.

It's more of an idea, not a specific thing, but I love thoughtful gifts more than any material thing anyone could ever get me, and as you guys know, I lost my cat a couple months ago and he was everything to me, my literal soulmate, so for my birthday, my boyfriend got me this necklace. It has a photo of him engraved on there, and then on the back it says love you forever.

It's literally my most prized possession, I love it so much, and I want to say he got it off Amazon, but I would have to ask him for the link for it. (2:33) Now I have my Nugget on my neck at all times, and I literally cried when I opened it. It's the most special gift ever.

On that same topic, after I lost my cat, my grandma took my favourite photo of Nugget and made me a pillow with his name on it, and it's on our bed at all times, I sleep with it every night. I also sobbed when I opened this. Just something thoughtful like this is the best gift you could ever ask for, I think.

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Motivated sloth
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister got us pillows with our mom after she passed. I spray them with her perfume and squeeze them whenever I need a hug.

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    #2

    White Kindle e-reader displaying a book cover on a soft fabric surface, ideal for Christmas gifts recommendations.

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    Charlotte Ingle
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bought a cheap tablet, downloaded the free library app. Saved a fortune over the years

    SydneyGirl
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kobo all the way, you’re not locked into anything Jeff bezos thinks you should buy and you can download from many different platforms.

    on second thought....
    Community Member
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be aware that Amazon changed their rules recently, when you buy a Kindle ebook there you don't really own it but sort of lease it. You cannot download it anymore to save on another device or use it in another reader. If you want to truly own a kindle book it's best to buy and download elsewhere, preferrably directly from the author.

    Alexia
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my best possessions. Helped me fill the long waiting periods (at the airport, at the railway station, in all the waiting rooms or by plane, by train etc. ). Still have my 2014 paperwhite and it works perfectly.

    Bartlet for world domination
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my Oasis! But realize you buy into a closed ecosystem: it's hard (to impossible) to get your library, copyright-free or pirated books and magazines onto your Kindle.

    #3

    Woman recommending Le Creuset cookware as a highly rated Christmas gift that people can't recommend more.

    High quality pots and pans. This is literally something they could end up keeping for 20 plus years if you invest in a good piece.

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    Kit Black
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's cast iron... With a pretty coating. Your regular cast iron pan will last for a hundred years.

    Nikki Angulo
    Community Member
    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom has my grandma’s old cast iron pan, she that brought to Canada with them on the boat in the 50’s. It was used when my grandma bought it. I have dibs on it when my mom decides she she’s ready to stop cooking.

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    Dilly Millandry
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way too heavy for some of us unfortunately - if I tried to pop a full le creuset casserole dish in the oven I'd likely fall over!

    Alexia
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have regular cast iron pots and pans. Yes, they need more care, but they are immortal. And I had a rather nasty experience with coating cookware.

    #4

    Woman sitting on cozy couch with plush beige blanket and decorated Christmas tree, showcasing prized Christmas gifts.

    Lola blankets. I feel like everybody who makes these videos always mentions these, they really are that amazing. They have so many different colours, patterns. Whether it's for you or someone else, I feel like it is the perfect Christmas gift because who doesn't like a comfortable blanket?

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    #5

    Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise cancelling headphones in a travel case, featured as a top Christmas gift recommendation.

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    Eternal Progress
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think a better answer would be high-quality NC headphones... Not necessarily Bose because I know that their prices are way more premium than others. An Anker Space Q45 has excellent noise-cancelling and costs under $100 (tho plastic quality is slightly questionable. Just don't use it as a hammer).

    Oxford Ranch
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Anker!! Great products!!

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    R1MV4Superleggera
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not quite good as the Focal paired to an utterly brilliant Astell&Kern...

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    #7

    Ikea Fado lamp glowing warmly on a wooden surface, recommended Christmas gift for cozy home lighting.

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    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a Philips hue (thrifted) and it is amazing for what I paid (10% of retail) but what does an idea light have to do with it?

    #8

    Fujifilm Instax Polaroid camera on soft brown and white spotted fuzzy blanket, popular Christmas gift idea.

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    Ron Man
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not a Polaroid camera

    Clover
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the blanket that looks like a whitetail fawn.

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    #9

    Young woman wearing glasses holding a compact digital camera, sharing Christmas gifts people highly recommend.

    Kodak digital camera, so many of my friends have this and I was finally influenced to buy it for myself. I bought this for myself for my birthday, but I keep it in my purse, carry it with me at all times. I feel like the quality is so good, it's not as cheap as the digital camera that I had, but the quality is so much better, and it's not G7X expensive, I think I bought it for $130 off Amazon. I love it, it's something I use every day.

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    Peripheral Visionary
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do the pictures go onto the computer easily though? The last digital camera I bought was so frustrating, it took five or six steps to put each and every picture onto your computer. It was horrible. Every digital thing is getting worse and worse and worse.

    Bartlet for world domination
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The easiest way is through a usb card reader: put the memory card from the camera in the reader and plug that into a computer, it works like any other file collection.

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    Nikki Angulo
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nowadays phones have very good cameras. I not even use my digital camera anymore.

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    #10

    Hatch sunrise alarm clock on a bed, praised as a highly recommended Christmas gift for better mornings.

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    Charlotte Ingle
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I put a light on a timer, it goes off 20min before the alarm on my phone. Does help in that my phone alarm doesn't startle me as often

    #11

    Woman presenting Heaven Mayhem gift set, a top Christmas gift recommendation featuring jewelry and a book of good things.

    Jewelry boxes. This one is from Heaven Mayhem and it doubles up as a coffee table book which I think is a genius idea.

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    Ru Bee
    Community Member
    4 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nahhhh s***w that my jewellery box is the box the Evil queen places snow whites (decoy) heart in! I f****n love it ♥️💀🍎

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    #12

    Young woman showing a soft white scarf while sitting on a bed, illustrating Christmas gifts people recommend most.

    Weighted eye mask. I have never slept better than when I'm wearing this.

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    Divado
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also known as The Stranglers Friend...

    Cla Ida
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I started putting my blankie on my eyes as a child because it has the same effect, 100% would recommend.

    Charlotte Ingle
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bought a $5 eye mask, works great when my husband sits up with the light on

    #13

    Hand holding a small bottle of hotel fragrance oil diffuser scent, a recommended Christmas gift idea.

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    UnclePanda
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the makers of Gas Station Bathroom.

    UnclePanda
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't say I've ever paused to say, "I wish this place smelled like a hotel room."

    Billo66
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like clean linen or Nag Champa. :)

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    #14

    Maroon 2026 daily planner with gold spiral binding and corner accents, praised as a top Christmas gift recommendation.

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now you need a huge bag to fit the 2-inch spiral

    Dilly Millandry
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just simply share google calendar with my husband for personal lfe and our business, all our appointments are on there!

    #15

    Close-up of a woman on a vinyl album cover resting on a soft furry blanket, highlighting popular Christmas gifts.

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend buys new vinyl, there is still a market for it.

    Nikki Angulo
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My (30 year old) co-worker buys vinyl, she finds it interesting to thrift them as people don’t really know what price to put on them. She likes to find ones that are unusual.

    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's cool that the youngsters are discovering records, but the nomenclature is troubling. Calling it "a vinyl" is like buying a wooden chair and calling it "a wood."

    Mike Goslin
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit retro. Make sure your gift recipient actually has a turntable. Personally I abandon the format in the late 20th century.

    Peripheral Visionary
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since they don't sell the rest of the stereo anymore, how's it supposed to work?

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    #16

    Prada perfume bottle featured as a highly recommended Christmas gift item in a festive setting.

    A good perfume.
    I bought this for myself for my birthday, but I had gotten a Sephora package and they put in little perfume samples, and this was the best thing I had ever smelled. I immediately ordered a full-size bottle, and actually the other day, my coworker walked past me and I said, "oh my gosh, what are you wearing? You smell so good. And she told me, Paradox Prada. That's the perfume I wear. So I said, "you're telling me this is what I smell like?"

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    Peripheral Visionary
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't make good perfume anymore. It all fades in two seconds now. Never wasting my money the c**p they make now

    Nikki Angulo
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you heard of nose blindness? It’s not fading, you just aren’t smelling it anymore!

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    Charlotte Ingle
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If coworkers are smelling you when you walk by, in many offices you are about to get a visit from HR. Perfumes are not allowed in a lot of places because of allergies

    #17

    Christmas gift books arranged on a blanket, featuring festive holiday romance and heartwarming stories for the season.

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    #18

    Brown UGG Tasman slippers with cozy lining held over a soft brown and white patterned blanket as a Christmas gift idea.

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    #19

    Young woman with glasses holding a black box, sharing Christmas gifts people can't recommend more in a cozy room setting.

    A Dyson, of course. I think I've had this one for like three years. I really don't know what I would do if I didn't have it. I think it's so much more convenient as opposed to buying a bunch of different hair curlers and straighteners.

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    Peripheral Visionary
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't sink that much money into something without being able to test it first.

    Daya Meyer
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is one rule in our home: household appliances are not a gift. Not for christmas and not for birthdays.

    Ori
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dyson makes more than home appliances. This is a hair styling multitool.

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    #20

    Hand holding bezel faux diamond earrings, showcasing popular Christmas gifts people can’t recommend more.

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    Ru Bee
    Community Member
    4 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow expensive c**p earrings that look cheap and c**p 👏👏👏👏

    #21

    Custom dog mom pouch embroidered with a dog design, a highly recommended Christmas gift for pet lovers.

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    #22

    Two ornate gold photo frames, one heart-shaped and one oval, displayed on a soft brown and cream patterned fabric.

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    Divado
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polaroid camera vibes....

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    #23

    Woman presenting a modern silverware set as a popular Christmas gift in a home setting with a wooden cabinet background.

    I feel like teacups and mugs are a very common gift but you can shake it up with the design like this modern silverware set.

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    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cold and ugly. Is this a hospital?

    Kit Black
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like something you'd find being used in a prison...

    Ru Bee
    Community Member
    4 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one wants a mug! Crappest gift ever apart from woman's "gift sets" with that crappy "body lotion" that has a consistency between skimmed milk and and water!

    Divado
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who doesn't love Stainless Steel? It's so SHINY!!

    #24

    Young woman with glasses holding two hairbrushes, sharing top Christmas gifts people highly recommend.

    The Slickback. It's an amazing brush.

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    #25

    Woman with glasses holding a product and sharing her favorite Christmas gifts people can’t recommend more indoors.

    The Babelash eyelash serum. My holy grail product and it works so well. You definitely have to be really consistent with it. Compared to other eyelash serums, I think it's the best one.

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    #26

    Woman on cozy sofa with Christmas tree behind, holding glasses as a recommended Christmas gift idea.

    Blue light glasses, which I am wearing right now. These specific ones are from Warby Parker. If you don't know what blue light glasses are basically they help protect your eyes from the blue light from your screen. So I wear them when I'm editing videos at nighttime, watching TV. It could be a good gift for the guys as well.

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    Mike Goslin
    Community Member
    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The blue light from your screen is no different than any other blue light. Meanwhile you are depriving yourself of the benefits of blue light Health benefits of blue light "Exposure to blue light provides several important health benefits. It can: help you stay alert boost memory and cognitive function potentially improve seasonal depression help with some skin conditions" (Healthline. et al.)

    nottheactualphoto
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We live in a daily torrential downpour of blue light. It's screaming at us all day, every day. It comes from the "sun."

    Divado
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Floating blanket girl again. Is it our dear friend A.I compiling this drivel?

    Kit Black
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, girl, they did a science.These things don't do s**t.

    Breadcrumb.
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bought it, than realized I was scammed.

    Catherine Kane
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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is there a pair of glasses floating in midair?

    #27

    Woman on couch by Christmas tree with fleece jackets featured as top Christmas gifts people recommend.

    Free people fleece jackets. I swear they have the cutest most comfortable fleece jackets and pretty much in every color. They are on the pricier side, but I really do believe they're worth every penny because I've been wearing them for over a year. They hold up great and they're just so cute and comfortable.

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    St. Javelin fleece is excellent, and supports defending and rebuilding Ukraine

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    #28

    Omnilux LED mask on white background, a highly recommended Christmas gift and popular skincare device.

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    Mogh
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uhhhh... what exactly is it for?

    Cla Ida
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Projecting light on your face in a vain attempt to prevent aging. Might be relevant around Halloween.

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    #29

    Woman recommending Christmas gifts with a focus on cozy bedding as a prized possession in a bedroom setting.

    Some nice bedding. I recently invested myself and can confirm it's worth the hype

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bedding is not an ", investment". It will not earn you money.

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    #30

    Woman sitting on couch by Christmas tree, sharing popular Christmas gifts that people highly recommend.

    These eye patches. These are my two favourite brands. We have the Luxe unfiltered and the topicals. Both of these are amazing. I myself really struggle with being puffy when I wake up. The luxe unfiltered ones definitely bring down the puffiness more but overall I love both of them and they both do work.

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    Charlotte Ingle
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get puffy under eyes. Wouldn't say I "struggle" with them. Getting out of my nice comfy bed on a Monday morning - that's the struggle

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    #31

    Multiple shades of Rhode blush sticks arranged in a grid on a light background showcasing popular Christmas gift ideas.

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    #32

    Black everyday bag with gold clasp, featured as a highly recommended Christmas gift and prized possession.

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    #33

    Three decorative pins with apple, ladybug, and swan designs displayed on soft brown and white spotted fabric Christmas gifts.

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    #34

    Woman recommending il Pietra marble trinket tray as a top Christmas gift people can’t recommend more.

    You cannot go wrong with a little marble trinket tray. They look so chic in your bathroom, on your bedside table.

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    Charlotte Ingle
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can, though, if the recipient isn't a trinkets person

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    #35

    Woman sharing a Christmas gift recommendation featuring an elegant jewelry box as a prized possession.

    A classic jewelry box, but it's such a stunning design it would look beautiful wherever they decide to keep it.

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    #37

    Matcha set with whisk, scoop, and bowl on a woven tray, a popular Christmas gift people highly recommend.

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    Billo66
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, nah. I don't smoke shake I'm certainly not gonna drink it lol

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    #38

    Woman on couch with tablet near Christmas tree, highlighting highly recommended Christmas gifts in cozy home setting.

    The hydra jug. I am a ride or die hydra jug fan. I have been using them since Stanley's was still the big thing. Okay, don't get me wrong, Stanley's are great, but I love the hydra because of obviously the spill proof straw - you could drop it toss it in a bag, in your car, in your purse and it will never spill.

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    Rali Meyer
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    get the 2-gallon / 8 liter version. Comes in handy when you cross the Empty Quarter in Oman

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    #39

    Salty Face tanning water and brush on a white fabric background, a highly recommended Christmas gift item.

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