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28 unique and unexpected gifts from UncommonGoods they haven't seen before

Published by Business Insider on Thu, 14 Nov 2019


We highly recommend shopping UncommonGoods for any gifting occasion.Its unique products are made by independent makers from around the world, saving you from generic and unmemorable gifts.UncommonGoods is one of the few places we know we'll always find something cool for our loved ones, whether they're hungry home cooks, die-hard sports fans, or classic old souls.Shopping is time-consuming and stressful, so it's no wonder many of us often default to buying generic, unmemorable gifts just to get the whole process over with. We've all been guilty of it, and part of the reason is the lack of unique options that live in one, easily shoppable place.UncommonGoods, an online shop inspired by the founder's experiences roaming craft fairs and trade shows, highlights the best of independent makers from around the world. Selling thousands of unique products, it's one of the few places we know we'll always find something cool for our loved ones, whether they're hungry home cooks, die-hard sports fans, or classic old souls.If you see a lot of gifts from the site that you like, or you think you'll shop UncommonGoods beyond the holidays for other gifting occasions, sign up for its Uncommon Perks shipping program. Shipping prices ordinarily start at $4.95 and depend on your order value and desired shipping speed, but this $14.90 annual membership will get you free standard shipping on all US orders, regardless of order value.The top 5 best holiday gifts from UncommonGoods:A pair of lamps made for long-distance relationshipsA hot sauce making kitA cheeseboard shaped like their home stateA card game for lovers of ShakespeareA kit that turns your favorite fruit into a working kegBefore you dive into the treasure trove that is UncommonGoods, check out our 28 top gift ideas from the site:A beautiful and unconventional puzzleGeode Puzzle, $65, available at UncommonGoodsIf regular puzzles just aren't challenging enough for them, these nature-inspired ones exercise their brain in new and exciting ways.A pair of lamps made for long-distance relationshipsLong Distance Friendship Lamp, $85-$170, available at UncommonGoodsEveryone is busy these days, and it's not as easy to keep up with loved ones as we all wish. A set of paired lamps, one of which lights up when the other is touched, lets them know you're still thinking of them even when you don't have time to talk. Our editor uses them to keep in touch with her parents.A cheeseboard shaped like their home stateUSA and State Serving Board, $48, available at UncommonGoodsState pride and an excellent cheese and charcuterie spread go hand in hand with these beautiful bamboo boards.A mini flip-cup setup you can bring anywhereMini Flip Cup Game, $40, available at UncommonGoodsContaining 20 mini cups, a game board, a mesh bag, and eight flippers, this game should delight any overly competitive guest who always wants to play party games.A creative lamp that takes advantage of magnetic attractionWood Magnetic Balance Lamp, $85, available at UncommonGoodsThey won't find a standard switch on this lamp. Instead, lift the bottom sphere to its partner to create light, and lower it to turn it off.Soap that looks like gemstonesBirthstone Mineral Soaps, $20, available at UncommonGoodsThey almost won't want to use these pretty soaps that look like birthstones. The handcrafted soaps are made with safe, vegetable-based dyes and vitamin E oil.A personalized print to commemorate a couple's first danceWedding Waltz Personalized Art, $300-$500, available at UncommonGoodsAside from playing the song over and over, another way to remember their first dance is with a sophisticated, classic print that incorporates personal details like location and dates.A game that lets you write the captions to New Yorker cartoonsNew Yorker Caption Card Game, $30, available at UncommonGoodsThe New Yorker's cartoons are iconic, but if you've ever felt like you could write a better caption, now's your chance. Like in the game Apples to Apples, one person will be the judge and decide which caption is the funniest (or worst).A hot sauce making kitMake Your Own Hot Sauce Kit, $35, available at UncommonGoodsIt's easier than they think to make their own hot sauce. All the appropriate ingredients and equipment set them on the path towards artisanal condiment greatness.Cufflinks made from subway tokensSubway Token Cufflinks, $170, available at UncommonGoodsThough subway systems often disappoint riders with their poor infrastructure and frequent delays, they'll still love the nostalgia of these old-school tokens-turned cufflinks. Styles includeNew York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago.A kit that turns your favorite fruit into a working kegFruit Keg Tapping Kit, $22, available at UncommonGoodsMy research shows beverages that come out of a real fruit taste ten times better than those that do not.A wine rack made from a reclaimed skiSnow Ski Wine Rack, $58, available at UncommonGoodsThe perfect addition to their winter cabin, this wine rack gives old skis a second life. Since different skis are used for each product, your gift will be truly unique.A way to make fresh butterButter Churner, $39, available at UncommonGoodsA dab of fresh butter made with this quaint contraption brings their pancakes or toast to the next level.A jar that looks deceivingly similar to a plastic bagUnzipped Glass Zipper Bag, $17, available at UncommonGoodsOnly upon closer inspection do they realize that this ordinary bag is in fact made from glass, not plastic.A chess set for anyone who loves New YorkNYC Skyline Chess, $120, available at UncommonGoodsAll the NYC buildings they love, from the instantly recognizable like One World Trade and the Empire State Building to the brownstones they walk by every day, make up this novelty chess set.A Bluetooth speaker that bridges old and new listening habitsVintage Vinyl Bluetooth Speaker, $225-$275, available at UncommonGoodsThis speaker marks the intersection of analog style and modern sound. You can request a specific album, create your own album artwork, and create a custom label for the vinyl record design.A case that sanitizes dirty phonesPhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer, $59.95, available at UncommonGoodsMost of us carry our phones with us everywhereand we mean,everywhere. PhoneSoap kills 99.9% of common household germs, including bacteria that leads to E.Coli, Salmonella, Staph, Flu, and the common cold. Germaphobes will love knowing that their phones are squeaky clean.A Pantone chip ottoman for artists and designersPantone Storage Stool, $80, available at UncommonGoodsThis storage stool lets them appreciate the iconic Pantone system and adds a pop of color to their living room or bedroom.Soothing eye stones made from Finnish bedrockOrbits Eye Stones, $20, available at UncommonGoodsDon't bother with an overpriced spa. When they're feeling stressed or suffering from puffy eyes, they can bring out these cooling stones at home.A build-it-yourself light sculptureSound-Activated Light Blocks (240-piece), $100, available at UncommonGoodsThere are no guides to this set of light-up, sound-activated play blocks. Be prepared for the room to light up with creativity.Quarter guitar picksCustom Repurposed Quarter Guitar Picks, $30, available at UncommonGoodsCoin guitar picks not only look cool but they also change the feel and sound of the music-playing experience. For this gift, you can choose one commemorative state quarter and one quarter minted during your choice of year.Fleece fortune cookies that are actually baby bootiesBaby Fortune Cookie Booties, $29, available at UncommonGoodsThese creative, handmade fleece booties couldn't be more adorable. Each curls into a fortune cookie when not in use and comes with its own fortune slip.A zodiac-inspired vase topperZodiac Constellation Vase Topper, $20, available at UncommonGoodsThis personalized gift is useful, too. You can create a unique flower arrangement by placing stems in the perforated pattern. The brass topper develops an eye-catching patina over time.A working boxing bellClassic Boxing Bell, $80, available at UncommonGoodsIt's not difficult to catch someone's attention with a ring of this boxing bell. Mount it to the wall and they'll be able to signal any important event.A card game for lovers of ShakespeareBards Dispense Profanity Game, $25, available at UncommonGoodsIt's like Cards Against Humanity, but for English nerds. There are 375 response cards that quote word-for-word from the works of William Shakespeare.A bike-chain bottle openerBike Chain Bottle Opener, $10, available at UncommonGoodsA group of artisans in Oregon scour bike shops across the country to find used bicycle parts and give them a new life. The ones they can save are donated to alocal non-profit group that teaches bicycle repair to children, but the ones they can't are turned into cool accessories, like this bottle opener.A watch that runs on regular tap waterRevolutionary H2O Powered Watches, $40, available at UncommonGoodsFill the backs of these watches with water and they become fully functioning time tellers.Delicious lollipops that can then be grown into herbs or flowersBlooming Lollipops, $20, available at UncommonGoodsAfter consuming one of these eight delicious lollipops (flavors include lavender-lemongrass, strawberry-basil, and peach-marigold), you can then plant the stick to grow the lollipop's ingredient.Looking for more gift ideas' We've got you covered.Our ultimate list of every gift guide you'll ever needCreative gift ideas under $25Thoughtful gift ideas under $50Clever gift ideas under $100Cool stocking stuffers on AmazonAffordable tech gifts under $25Thoughtful gifts for her, all under $50Cool gifts for him on Amazon
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