Home, Pet and Work Gifts

Cozy things, pet gifts, and thank-yous for nurses, teachers and new parents.

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Homebodies

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  1. Ghirardelli Premium Hot Cocoa, Double Chocolate

    A rich cocoa mix that tastes like melted chocolate rather than powder and water. Made for snowy nights in.

    GhirardelliUnder $25Gets used upStocking stuffer

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  2. Amish Country Popcorn Variety Pack

    Several heirloom kernel varieties with different textures, from tender baby white to crunchy blue. Pair it with the Whirley Pop for movie nights.

    Amish Country PopcornUnder $25Gets used upStocking stuffer

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  3. Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

    Thick sherpa on one side and smooth flannel on the other, soft enough that it never leaves the couch. Comes in lots of colors to match their room.

    BedsureUnder $50

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  4. UGG Women's Scuffette II Slipper

    Sheepskin-lined slip-on slippers with a sole that can handle a trip to the mailbox. Warm, soft and the kind of indulgence people rarely buy themselves.

    UGGUnder $100

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  5. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw

    A famously soft throw that does not pill or shed even after many washes. The upgrade for someone who already has a closet of fleece blankets.

    Barefoot Dreams$100 and up

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Self-care

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  1. Kitsch Satin Pillowcase

    Smooth satin that is gentler on hair and skin than cotton. A small change felt every night.

    KitschUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask

    A soft silk mask that blocks light for naps and early sunrises. Light enough to forget you are wearing it.

    Alaska BearUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  3. Royal Craft Wood Bathtub Caddy Tray

    A bamboo tray across the tub for a book, tablet and drink. Makes a bath feel like a planned treat.

    Royal Craft WoodUnder $50

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  4. YnM Weighted Blanket

    Glass-bead weighted blanket in many weights and sizes. A good fit for someone who likes heavy covers; pick around a tenth of their body weight.

    YnMUnder $100

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  5. Theragun Mini

    A small, quiet massage gun for neck and shoulder knots from a long week at a desk. Fits in a drawer and is easy to use on yourself.

    Therabody$100 and up

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Cat lovers

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  1. GoCat Da Bird Original Feather Wand Cat Toy

    A wand toy whose feathers spin and flutter like a real bird. Ask cat owners which toy their cat goes wild for and this one comes up again and again.

    GoCatUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Cat Dancer 101 Cat Toy

    A springy wire with cardboard rolls on the end, unchanged for decades and loved by cats who ignore expensive toys. About as cheap and reliable as cat gifts get.

    Cat DancerUnder $25Stocking stufferWhite elephant

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  3. Catit Senses 2.0 Flower Fountain

    A flowing water fountain shaped like a flower. Many cats drink more readily from moving water, and owners like not having to refill a bowl every morning.

    CatitUnder $50

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  4. Pioneer Pet SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post

    A tall, heavy sisal post that lets a cat stretch to full length without it tipping over. Cats who shred couch arms often switch once they have one like this.

    Pioneer PetUnder $100

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  5. Furbo 360° Cat Camera

    A rotating home camera made for pets, with two-way audio and a treat tosser. For the owner who checks on the cat from work more often than they admit.

    Furbo$100 and up

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Dog lovers

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  1. KONG Classic Dog Toy

    The red rubber toy that bounces unpredictably and can be stuffed with peanut butter or kibble. Freeze it stuffed and it keeps a dog busy for a long while.

    KONGUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Chuckit! Ultra Ball, 2 Pack

    Thick rubber balls that bounce high, float, and outlast tennis balls, which dogs shred and which wear down teeth. Fetch-obsessed dogs go through them quickly.

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  3. Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness

    A padded harness with two leash points, including a front clip that discourages pulling. Hiking owners swear by Ruffwear, and the sizing chart is easy to use.

    RuffwearUnder $50

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  4. Kurgo Wander Dog Car Hammock

    A water-resistant hammock that covers the back seat and stops the dog sliding into the footwell. Saves the upholstery from mud and hair after every park trip.

    KurgoUnder $100

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  5. Furbo 360° Dog Camera

    A rotating pet camera that tosses treats and alerts the owner when the dog barks. For people who wonder what their dog does all day while they are at work.

    Furbo$100 and up

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New parents

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  1. Sophie la girafe Teether

    The natural rubber giraffe made in France since 1961, sized for small hands and easy to chew. A classic for good reason, and a nice thing to tuck into a bigger gift.

    VulliUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether

    A tangle of soft, colorful tubes that a baby can grab from any angle, with a rattle in the middle. Light and easy for very young babies to hold.

    Manhattan ToyUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  3. DoorDash Gift Card

    Dinner delivered on a night when nobody has the energy to cook. Arguably the most useful thing anyone can send in the first month.

    DoorDashUnder $50Arrives by emailGets used up

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  4. Hatch Rest 2nd Gen Sound Machine and Night Light

    A sound machine and dimmable night light controlled from a phone, so parents can adjust it without walking into the nursery. It stays useful as a toddler okay-to-wake light.

    HatchUnder $100

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  5. Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO Video Baby Monitor

    A dedicated video monitor with its own screen that works without Wi-Fi or an app, so there is no account to set up and nothing streaming to the internet. Parents like that it just works.

    Infant Optics$100 and up

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New homeowners

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  1. Klein Tools 11-in-1 Screwdriver / Nut Driver

    One handle that carries the screwdriver bits and nut drivers for most household jobs, from outlet covers to furniture. Electricians have trusted this one for decades.

    Klein ToolsUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  2. Stanley FatMax 25 ft Tape Measure

    A wide blade that stays straight over long distances, so one person can measure a room for a rug or a couch. Every new home sets off a lot of measuring.

    StanleyUnder $25Stocking stuffer

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  3. Stanley 65-Piece Homeowner's Tool Kit

    A hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, sockets and more in one case. Enough for hanging shelves and assembling furniture without borrowing from the neighbors.

    StanleyUnder $50

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  4. Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B

    A small spot cleaner that lifts spills out of carpet, stairs and couches. It will get used on the very first spilled drink at the housewarming.

    BissellUnder $100

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  5. DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit DCK240C2

    A drill for holes and an impact driver for long screws, with two batteries and a charger. Covers nearly every household project from curtain rods to decking.

    DEWALT$100 and up

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Nurses

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  1. Pilot G2 Premium Retractable Gel Pens, 12 Pack

    Pens walk away on every hospital floor, and nurses who bring their own good ones watch them vanish. A dozen G2s keeps their pocket stocked for a while.

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  2. O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream

    A thick, unscented hand cream made for people whose hands take a beating. Constant washing and sanitizer leave nurses' hands dry, and this is one many already know.

    O'Keeffe'sUnder $25Stocking stufferGets used up

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  3. YETI Rambler 20 oz Tumbler with MagSlider Lid

    Keeps coffee hot or ice water cold for an entire shift, and it survives being dropped and knocked around. The magnetic lid slider is easy to wipe clean.

    YETIUnder $50

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  4. UGG Women's Scuffette II Slipper

    Sheepskin slip-on slippers for the moment the work shoes come off. A treat most nurses would not buy for themselves.

    UGGUnder $100

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  5. Dansko Women's Professional Clog

    The closed, wipeable clog that has been a hospital standard for decades. Only buy it if you know their Dansko size, since it fits differently from regular shoes.

    Dansko$100 and up

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Teachers

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  1. Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point, 12 Count

    The colored felt-tip pens many teachers grade with, because they do not bleed through paper. They run out over a school year, so a fresh pack is always used.

    Paper MateUnder $25Stocking stufferGets used up

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  2. EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 12 Count

    Whiteboard markers dry out constantly, and schools never seem to have enough. The standard brand in most classrooms.

    EXPOUnder $25Gets used up

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  3. Scotch Thermal Laminator TL901X

    A small home laminator for name tags, game cards and posters. Teachers often wait in line for the school's laminator, or pay for it themselves.

    ScotchUnder $50

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  4. Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner

    A spiral planner laid out for teachers, with lesson grids, a calendar, and pages for notes on students. Teachers who plan on paper are loyal to it.

    Erin CondrenUnder $100

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  5. Ember Mug 2, 10 oz

    A heated mug that keeps coffee warm all morning. Teachers are famous for pouring a cup before first period and finding it cold at lunch.

    Ember$100 and up

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