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Perfect Presents for the Person You’re in Love With

Perfect Presents for the Person You’re in Love With
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October 21, 2022

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Fact: The people you love the most are usually the hardest to find the perfect gift for. You spend tons of time with them, know them inside and out, and are likely willing to throw down some cash for a splurge-worthy item. But the pressure of trying to find something thoughtful — potentially for what feels like the millionth time — can be a lot. Read on for our best recs, from the basic (jewelry) to the less expected (long-distance touch bracelets) to the sentimental (personalized artwork). They’ll be a hit whether you’re a newer couple or have been living together for years, promise. Psst…plenty of these also make great gifts for couples on your list.Want more holiday gifting ideas? Check out The Shoppes at Skimm Ave. for our recs for everyone on your list.

Uncommon Goods

A bedding set for people with sharing struggles…

You like the same music. You both love tacos. And…you each hate the way the other person hogs all the sheets. Before getting really dramatic and buying a whole second bed, try gifting this ingenious bedding set that lets you both have it all. Sweet dreams. And for more great holiday gifts from Uncommon Goods, shop here. ($85+, Uncommon Goods)

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Uncommon Goods

A new way to appreciate “your song”...

If your giftee is the tough-to-buy-for type and doesn’t “need” anything, this ultra-creative custom wall sculpture made to represent a soundwave from a song of your choosing might be just the ticket. ($175+, Uncommon Goods)

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MAGapparel via Etsy

A T-shirt to celebrate your favorite dad bod…

This fun, handmade tee is super-relatable and will make everyone who sees him in it smile. Remember, every bod can be a dad bod. Err, father figure. It comes in more than 10 colors, is available in sizes S through 5XL, and is so soft, he’ll probably never want to take it off. (Don’t say we didn’t warn ya.) And for more great holiday gifts from Etsy, shop here. ($18.74+, MAGapparel via Etsy)

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Amazon

A love letter (with a little help)...

Want to let your partner know just how much they mean to you but are so busy with work and life that you don’t have two extra brain cells to properly get it down in writing? Let this book with 100 easy prompts do the work for you. Fill in the blanks and hand it over. D’aww. And for more great holiday gifts from Amazon, check out our storefront. ($10.36+, Amazon)

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Jenny Bird

A set of earrings that won’t be forgotten in their jewelry box…

Your giftee may not have occasions to wear super-fancy jewelry on a weekly (or monthly or yearly) basis. These little 14K-gold finished brass hoops hit the sweet spot: They’re nice enough that they won’t break easily, but not so fancy that they’ll gather dust in a box. In fact, we predict you’ll start to see them all the time. ($98, Jenny Bird)

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UniqueGiftLove via Etsy

A teeny-tiny photo book they can take everywhere…

Bigger isn’t always better. This mini leather photo album is like a locket for their keys — only with 14 photos instead of one or two. There’s an option to add a wooden gift box, and both the album and the box can be personalized with a name or message. ($24.75+, UniqueGiftLove via Etsy)

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Verlas

A luxury necklace that still works for everyday wear…

The infinity design is a meaningful symbol of commitment — and this piece makes it look especially gorgeous. If you do want to spend a little bit more on jewelry, consider this customizable diamond necklace (choose white, rose, or yellow gold in 14K or 18K) made from ethically sourced materials. Another plus: You’re ordering from a company committed to transparent jewelry pricing. ($639+, Verlas)

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Amazon

A dating road map…

Give your partner and yourself lots to look forward to with this scratch-off poster featuring 100 date ideas. From “watch your favorite childhood movies” to “go on a weekend road trip,” this has plenty to keep you busy for the weeks and months ahead. Perfect for the early days of a relationship you never want to end. ($23.99, Amazon)

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Uncommon Goods

A new way to keep in touch (literally)…

Whether you’re on day five or 500 of a long-distance relationship, you might be looking for some new ways to connect. These bracelets are a fun, different way to stay on each other’s minds. Once you connect your pair of bracelets using an app, a simple tap on one will make the other light up and vibrate. ($138, Uncommon Goods)

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Amazon

A bouquet they’ll have to work for…

If your giftee is a puzzle fanatic, you can give this 15-stem Lego bouquet in the box and let them go to town. If not, you can assemble all 756 beautifully detailed pieces yourself. A true labor of love. ($59.99, Amazon)

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AGierDesign via Etsy

A collage for your favorite travel partner…

If trips have played a significant part in your journey as a couple, here’s a thoughtful gift. This custom art can commemorate five important locations from your life together, and with multiple size and framing options, it’s also a fit for lots of different budgets. ($51+, AGierDesign via Etsy)

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Uncommon Goods

A grazing board that’s serving romance…

Carving your initials into a tree is sweet…but it’s not exactly something you can wrap. Here’s a version of the same gesture that’s more, well, material. This cherrywood cutting board has a tree design you can customize with your initials and an anniversary or other special date. Perfect for the couple who loves prepping meals together for date nights in. ($85, Uncommon Goods)

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Uncommon Goods

An upgrade to the old “coupon” gift…

This customizable box of pretty wooden “tickets” is kinda like those coupon books you used to make your parents for the holidays when you forgot to buy them actual gifts. Just a lot more thoughtful. Pick 10 tickets from 40 options, ranging from “movie of your choice” and “off the grid day” to “full body massage” and “a strip tease.” (Hey, we said these weren’t your parents’ holiday gifts.) ($40, Uncommon Goods)

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Uncommon Goods

A sweet stocking stuffer…

This card game is perfect if you like to get a little competitive with your spouse. Every round takes a week, during which you have secret “missions” (i.e., nice things you’re supposed to do for the other person, like unloading groceries or helping with laundry). If you succeed in winning the most points, you get a reward. But ultimately? You both win. ($15, Uncommon Goods)

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Amazon

A journal to kick-start meaningful conversations…

Even the strongest relationships sometimes start to coast. Show that you want to keep connecting on a deeper level with a year’s worth of questions put together by a relationship counselor — and make a fun keepsake for the future by writing all the answers down. ($10.03+. Amazon)

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Amazon

A record player that’s also much more…

This three-speed record player can really play just about anything. In addition to records, it can stream Bluetooth audio or even play music from another device like a CD player. And the cute suitcase design is also practical: You may see this make an appearance on your next vacation together. ($47.10+, Amazon)

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Amazon

A game for true “Seinfeld” fanatics…

You’ve watched every episode together (maybe multiple times)...now you can put your collective enthusiasm for the series to good use by meme-ifying its scenes with this What Do You Meme? expansion pack. Warning: It may make you want to rewatch the series all over again. ($14.30, Amazon)

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Uncommon Goods

A subscription that’ll provide some fun new ideas for your next date night…

Your go-to dinner-date spot is lovely — but if you’re looking to mix things up a bit (especially during colder months when going outside loses its appeal), here’s a subscription the both of you can enjoy. Choose from either a three- or six-month option to upgrade your date nights with activities like painting, planting, and dessert-making. Romance = sparked. ($159/3 months or $305/6 months, Uncommon Goods)

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