We set out to curate so many distinct, varied gift guides each year simply because gift-shopping is so specific to another person’s taste. Sure, when you’re down to the wire, you might consider just buying a gift card for that “impossible to shop for” person, but here are some gift sets we found on Amazon that might help to fill in the gaps: from a bounty of junk food to satisfy a college student to a best-selling baby gift set for new moms.
An embarrassment of junk-food riches for someone surviving on Easy Mac and ramen.
It includes their best-selling hand creams and some luxurious body oils and lotions that will make you smell like a rich person.
Don’t miss the hidden pullout drawer that contains all the cheese knives and spreading tools.
They’re not the Lush brand, or one of those unicorn bath bombs, but when they’re packaged like little Ladurée macarons, your giftee probably won’t even mind.
Sure, you’ll find many nutty gift baskets on Amazon, but this one’s exceptionally well-reviewed if you’re scrambling for last-minute gifts or just looking for a varied sampler plate to leave out for guests.
Moms love Mustela’s sweet-smelling baby products (one told us recently that they are “the best-smelling baby products in the world”; writer Hillary Kelly is another big fan), so this starter pack of baby essentials is certain to be a hit.
A dermatologist-recommended facial-cleansing brush that will help keep your skin in pristine condition in-between facials.
A festive tea-sampler box that would please anyone who craves gingerbread lattes and spiced cider — with flavors ranging from Rum Raisin Biscotti to Spiced Ginger Rum.
A very advanced skin-care kit (a skin serum, an eye cream, and chemical resurfacing pads) that will help him upgrade his “Dr. Bronner’s soap and water” routine.
This coffee sampler is nothing to turn up your nose at: It’s sourced from 20 of Seattle’s award-winning, small-batch roasters.
A giant coloring kit for an 8-year-old boy or girl stocked with crayons, colored pencils, and markers that they’ll have for years to come.
They’re not exactly double-stuffed, but these cookies do come covered in a range of sweet gourmet toppings, from chocolate icing and sprinkles to nuts and crushed peppermint.
A deluxe shaving kit (including an old-fashioned shaving brush) from culty men’s skin-care line Baxter of California.
Even though none of these wellness fanatics are asking for essential oils this year, they can still be a good source of relaxation for a yogi or chronically anxious person — make it a double-gift with an aroma-diffusing humidifier.
A very sleek, all-black wine set that includes a nifty electric wine opener with a foil cutter and a cork dispenser.
For a true Burt’s Bees diehard who always has one of their creamy skin-care products in their bag: Here, help them keep their supplies up with a travel-size selection of Burt’s best-sellers.
Stainless-steel everything for the guy who wants to round out his grilling collection.
A very solid traveling flask set to bring on camping trips or on a hike.
Filled with rich, skin-friendly ingredients like rice bran, coconut, chamomile, and Dead Sea clay.
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