The What Eclectic Gifts 2020
20 FOR ‘20. Separated from so many people we love, we’ve given more gifts than usual this year. We truly do believe the best gifts are acts of kindness and thoughtful, unexpected notes. But, presents are always appreciated too. We’ve cherry-picked from dozens of other gift guides, as well as the interwebs to assemble a list of the coolest goods in all price ranges. Some products might be too late to order in time for Christmas but with a year like 2020, does it really matter what day it is?
1. Fend $59
FEND is a calcium-fortified hygiene mist that strengthens your body’s natural ability to trap particles and cleanse your airways. This starter pack includes all your essentials: a reusable Mister that includes a glass vial, 2 bottles of our advanced FEND solution, and a step by step process on how to use your new FEND system.
2. PieCaken $99
The Goldbelly Christmas PieCaken, a collaboration between Goldbelly and Chef Zac Young, takes the famous dessert mashup and dresses it up for the holidays. The spectacular PieCaken features 4 of their best-selling products of the holiday all in one—pecan pie, eggnog cheesecake and red velvet cake layered together with amaretto buttercream and topped with sweet and tart cherry pie filling.
3. Dieux Reusable Eye Mask $25
The last eye mask you'll ever need. Why? It lasts forever. We all deserve deliverance from the plight of discarding sheet masks after every use. These masks allow for you to treat yourself daily without accumulating unnecessary waste. Helping you get more out of your products, the Forever Eye Mask is a reusable eye patch that holds gels, serums and creams close to the skin for maximum absorption.
4. Bubble Backpack Pet Carrier $52
Portable Travel Pet Carrier Bubble Backpack for Dog and Cat Dome Airline Approved Space Capsule Waterproof Knapsack Outdoor Breathable Pet Bag.
5. Rose Apothecary $35
Rose Apothecary Sweatshirt. Keep your favorite friends from Schitt’s Creek close this holiday season.
6. Terrarium Candle $25
Zoe Tang's irresistible hand-poured cactus and poppy candles are meticulously detailed and smell heavenly.
7. Infrared Sauna Blanket $499
Take a wellness cue from the likes of celebrities world wide and take your DOSE on the go.Perfect for traveling or at-home use, our Infrared Sauna Blankets increase the body’s thermal energy and promote a temporary increase in blood flow – so you sweat like you’re working out, without working out.
8. Ten-in-one Flip Pillow $49
The 10-in-1 Flip Pillow transforms into a variety of positions to help you sleep, read, relax or watch TV in total comfort. Its unique, two-piece design makes it our most versatile pillow ever. Use it as a wedge to elevate your torso at night. Or, use it as a backrest to sit up in bed. You can even use it under your knees to reduce back pressure... the possibilities are endless.
9. The Well Organics
$22
The Well’s aromatherapy blends were originally created in a classroom by an educator who was curious if scent could be used as a tool to increase focus and attention. Students of all ages appreciated and benefitted from the essential oil blends and The Well Organics quickly grew beyond the classroom.
10. Animal Slippers $28
Choose from dozens of stuffed animals from sloths to puppies to pandas to dolphins and more. You’ll have the cutest tootsies at your next overnight.
11. Comfort Soup Meals for 4 $80
We’ve sent dozens of these care packages to friends and family over the years. If you can’t mail a hug, this is the next best thing. Warm, thoughtful, and delightfully personal, this ready-to-eat meal is sending love by the ladle.
12. Goodbye 2020 Bath Kit $30
The perfect holiday and new year relaxation gift. 4 oz hand poured candle, decorative matchbox, non GMO bath salts, beeswax lip balm, organic sweets, essential oils only, soy blend wax, magnesium sulfate, shea butter, beeswax, coconut oil.
13. WFH Survival Kit $20
Trying to navigate working at home? Be productive with the new Work From Home Survival Kit by Pinch Provisions. This kit comes with 9 essentials to help you stay on task, including a "do not disturb" sign, webcam cover, conference call bingo card, desk yoga guide, fidget cube, and earplugs. Snag one for yourself, or send a smile to a friend or co-worker.
14. McSweeney’s Subscription $95
McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern began in 1998 as a literary journal that published only works rejected by other magazines. That rule was soon abandoned, and since then McSweeney’s has attracted some of the finest writers in the world, from George Saunders and Lydia Davis, to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and David Foster Wallace. Recent issues have featured work by Tommy Orange, Hanif Abdurraqib, Lisa Taddeo, Mimi Lok, and Lesley Nneka Arimah. At the same time, the journal continues to be a major home for new and unpublished writers; we’re committed to publishing exciting fiction regardless of pedigree.
Each issue is completely redesigned—a unique work of art. Some issues are hardcovers, some are paperbacks, one issue came in a box shaped like a sweaty human head, one was disguised as a bag of party balloons, one looked like a pile of junk mail.
15. Temporary Tattoos $15
Tat yourself up this holiday season with Tattly temporary tattoos. Freak out your family and ink your whole face Post Malone style then join as many Zoom calls as you can and see if anyone notices.
16. PIY Pot It Yourself $59
This box is for green-thumbs-in-training and seasoned plant lovers alike! The perfect self care activity to do at home, with your family, your kids or by yourself!! (Absolutely kid friendly 😊)
The PIY Box includes:
(2) unique, eye-catching succulent plants and (2) ceramic planters or (2) larger stoneware planters ( your choice)
(1) bag of organic succulent soil for planting (enough for 2!)
(1) bag of decorative stones to dress your new plants (your choice!)
(1) wooden scooper
17. Black-Founded Snack Box $20
Enjoy a snack box filled with Black-founded brands that will keep you coming back for more!
18. Bath Bombs $20
12 PIECE GIFT SET: Includes 12 unique scents: Coconut, Lavender, Ocean, Seagrass, Green Tea, Grapefruit, Orange, Rose, Lily, Geranium, Lemon, and Aloe Vera, each designed to make bath time spa time. Each bath bomb is handmade, natural and free of harsh chemicals and additives.
19. Merlin’s Mystical Fire Powder $20
Merlin's Mystical Fire will give you magical flames in vivid shades of blue, green, deep orange, yellow violet, purple, and red with just a toss of 3-5 unopened packets in your wood fire. Comes with 25 packets.
20. Chanel Ping Pong Paddles $7411
Did you 20x your net worth during the pandemic and are too selfish to support your local food banks, front line workers, community infrastructure, and people in need? Then perhaps you should consider making an offer on these vintage Chanel pingpong paddles that you can use all by your lonesome while waiting for the world to come roaring back.
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