What to get those hard-to-buy for people? Here are some things I’ve gotten for friends and family members. Tested out for being great vendors as well as quality products and things that are different enough to hopefully be the first one of its kind t...
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
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…
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...
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
Great online and offline store. All sorts of interesting gifts in dozens of different categories.
Uncommon Goods
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)
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
Do you have that teen or 20-something, or even *you* with a goth, spooky, or moody aesthetic? A few perfumers on Etsy have great offerings along these lines. Artful Perfumery has a great selection with pretty affordable prices for perfume oils.
AmorphousPerfume - Etsy
Enchantments crafted in a little cottage by the edge of the forest. I've purchased Morning Glory Perfume (Morning air, fresh greens, light floral, orris, marine accord) and Dusk Perfume {Fig, Coconut, Rice Milk, Orris, Tonka}. I love them both - high... They also have hand-made candles.