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Unique Gifts for the Hard to Buy For

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What to get those hard-to-buy for people? Here are some things I’ve gotten for friends and family members.
 
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Science-themed drink bottles, candles, black-paper notebooks with markers that write on them . Just a bunch of high-quality, nerdy stuff for the little or big scientist in your life.
Cognitive Surplus | Science Stationery, Lifestyle & Gift Shop
 
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More do dads, trinkets, lights, valves, costume-making supplies, switches, buttons, and other fun things for gifts, projects, and inspiration than you can imagine.
American Science & Sur…
 
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Fragrance fan, but you don’t know what they like? Get them a subscription of 1, 2, or 3 eight-ml samples a month. They have complete control and pick out what they want to try. They are big enough samples to wear-test each one several times. There ar...
Scentbird Monthly Perfume Subscription Box: Designer Scents …
 
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Beautifully packaged Japanese luxuries. I recommend body care since people can and should be picky about their facial care routine. But a lovely hand cream or body butter is a nice way to give them something special they might not treat themselves to...
Japanese Body Care Products | Tatcha
 
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Great online and offline store. All sorts of interesting gifts in dozens of different categories.
Uncommon Goods
 
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Why not art supplies? They also have a wide assortment of goody-bag or stocking-stuffer items for small gifts or to fill baskets. We also like to give our niece a gift card so she can pick out her own stuff. Hey, why not for you? Paint your tennis sh...
Blick Art Materials (several store across the country)
 
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One of the best and most affordable beauty boxes. A great place to get new things to try without breaking the bank. Full size and tester size products each month.
The Allure Beauty Box Subscription