23 Practical Gifts For People Who Are Hard To Shop For
If you know someone who just kind of shrugs when you ask them what they want for Christmas or their birthday, and who just doesn’t love STUFF, this list is for you.
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Because God has a sense of humor, I — a person who just loves stuff, and whose love language is gifts — am surrounded by a lot of practical people who just don't, like, care about presents. (?????) I used to find this frustrating, but over time I've found ways to give them gifts that surprise and delight them.
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An umbrella that won't fail on them.
More than 4,000 Amazon customers approve of this lil' one. (So do my friends and I!)
Get it on Amazon for $23.95.
A squatty potty.
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Get them on Amazon — white plastic for $23.74, teak for $59.99, bamboo for $79.99, or a travel one for $29.99.
And while we're on the topic of butt stuff, a bidet isn't a bad idea.
I mean, know your audience, but...I'm just saying.
Get this one (a bestseller!) on Amazon for $34.99.
Just a bunch of batteries.
I know it doesn't sound sexy, but after seeing the look of joy and appreciation on my uncle's face every year when he opened a new box of batteries from my mom, I firmly believe that this might be the greatest gift ever.
Get them all on Amazon — a 48-pack of AA for $12.49, a 36-pack of AAA for $8.99, a 12-pack of D for $10.92, and an 8-pack of 9-volt for $9.99.
A grocery bag organizer.
Get it on Amazon for $14.97.
A new pillow.
Because sometimes practical people forget to treat themselves to nice new things!
Get this one on Amazon for $49.99.
A high-quality ice-scraper.
Anyone who drives in a snowy climate knows that scraping your car is a terrible task; having a tool that gets the job done better than others is actually incredibly useful. (I bought this one for my hard-to-shop-for grandma in 2015. It also pairs nicely with the electric car blanket.)
Get it on Amazon for $24.99.
A portable phone charger.
This one has 13,000+ positive reviews (and a B on Fakespot), and it can charge an iPhone 5.5 times on a single charge.
Get it on Amazon in white or black for $31.99.
A clothing steamer.
Everyone I know who owns a handheld steamer says it's a game changer!
Get it on Amazon for $21.99.
A versatile pushcart.
This one has a cover (in case you don't want the items in it to be seen/get wet/get swiped) and folds down for easy storage.
Get it on Amazon for $64.95.
A hot water bottle.
It's a classic for a reason!
Get it on Amazon in five colors for $19–$22.50.
A pack of razor blades.
As anyone who removes any sort of body hair knows, these things are hella expensive.
Get a pack of 12 on Amazon for $33.97.
Shhhowercap
An incredibly practical book.
I *told* you this book would be on every gift guide I write this year! Read why I love it so much here.
Get it on Amazon for $14.55, Barnes & Noble for $16.68, or from your favorite local bookseller on IndieBound.
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And a roll of quarters.
Put one in every stocking you stuff, my friends.
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