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this mirror with custom affirmations

ShiningGiftDesign Custom Affirmations Mirror LED Neon Light

Custom Affirmations Mirror LED Neon Light

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this mirror with custom affirmations

ShiningGiftDesign Custom Affirmations Mirror LED Neon Light

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A great way to make your giftee feel special? Getting them a mirror with encouraging words engraved on it. You’ll be praised for your creativity with this one!

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this puzzle with a personalized photo

JIGGY Personalized Puzzles

Personalized Puzzles

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this puzzle with a personalized photo

JIGGY Personalized Puzzles

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Puzzles are so much more fun to put together when it’s a meaningful picture. You can upload whatever photo you want when customizing their puzzle—maybe it’s a picture of the two of you, their pet, or a family portrait. They can even frame it when it’s all done.

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this cool Taylor Swift poster

CHUANFU Affirmations in Taylor Music Swift Lyrics

Affirmations in Taylor Music Swift Lyrics

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this cool Taylor Swift poster

CHUANFU Affirmations in Taylor Music Swift Lyrics

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What do you get the Swiftie that seems like they have every Taylor Swift-themed product known to man? A metal poster that has affirmations in the form of Tay’s lyrics. And the fact that it’s on Amazon makes it even better for you!

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this pillow shaped like their pet

DGGW Custom Pet Pillow

Custom Pet Pillow

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this pillow shaped like their pet

DGGW Custom Pet Pillow

For the person that’s just absolutely obsessed with their pet: a custom pillow that’s shaped like them. None of their decorative throw pillows will ever compare!

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this adorable beaded bracelet

Little Words Project Keep Going

Keep Going

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this adorable beaded bracelet

Little Words Project Keep Going

Credit: Little Words Project

Meaningful jewelry will always hit a soft spot. This pretty friendship bracelet will be a constant reminder for them to always look and think ahead.

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this candle that’ll remind them of their grandmother

Bonita Fierce Abuela’s Bakery Candle in White

Abuela's Bakery Candle in White

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this candle that’ll remind them of their grandmother

Bonita Fierce Abuela’s Bakery Candle in White

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A candle that smells like their grandma’s kitchen will really get them emotional that’s for sure! This warm and spicy scent that’ll remind them of homemade desserts has notes of caramelized sugar, sandalwood, custard, amber, and vanilla.

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this online class taught by Kris Jenner

MasterClass The Power of Personal Branding

The Power of Personal Branding

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this online class taught by Kris Jenner

MasterClass The Power of Personal Branding

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Whether they’ve been wanting to start their own business or they’re just a major Kris Jenner fan, regardless, they’ll learn a lot from this class taught by the celeb entrepreneur herself! Bible! This subscription includes access to hundreds of video lessons from experts like Kris Jenner, Wolfgang Puck, Naomi Campbell, Alicia Keys, and more—for $10 a month. Kris Jenner’s class, specifically, will teach them everything she knows about building a successful brand from the ground up.

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this fab blanket with their name on it

BaubleBar In the Bag Custom Blanket

In the Bag Custom Blanket

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this fab blanket with their name on it

BaubleBar In the Bag Custom Blanket

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Complete their chic bedspread with this custom blanket that has their name on it. You can choose between 13 different neutral and bold colorways depending on their taste.

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this poster perfect for couples

Ivvy & Co. 100 Dates Scratch Off Poster

100 Dates Scratch Off Poster

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this poster perfect for couples

Ivvy & Co. 100 Dates Scratch Off Poster

Credit: Amazon

You’re about to win S.O. of the year with this one! If you’re gift shopping for your partner, this is the perfect present that screams ~thoughtful~ and won’t make a dent in your wallet. It’s a cute poster with 100 date ideas that you can scratch off every time you do them. It not only adds some excitement to the relationship, but it also makes a cool wall decor piece!

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this blast from the past lip set

Lip Smacker Coca-Cola Flavored Balm, 8 Count

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Coca-Cola Flavored Balm, 8 Count

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this blast from the past lip set

Lip Smacker Coca-Cola Flavored Balm, 8 Count

Now 21% Off

Credit: Amazon

The way you will unlock so many memories for them with just this small pack of Lip Smacker lip balms! And of course, you gotta get them the set with all the Coca-Cola flavors to really amp up the nostalgic vibe.

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this set that’ll make any golfer happy

Mark and Graham Personalized Golf Ball Gift Set

Personalized Golf Ball Gift Set

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this set that’ll make any golfer happy

Mark and Graham Personalized Golf Ball Gift Set

Credit: Mark and Graham

If they’re a golfer, look no further. A personalized set with their initials on a dozen golf balls and the display case will mean the most to them. It also comes with a dozen tees and pencils so they’re ready to play a game whenever!

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this bundle of mini eternity roses

Venus et Fleur Le Mini Square

Le Mini Square

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this bundle of mini eternity roses

Venus et Fleur Le Mini Square

Credit: Venus Et Fleur

A traditional bouquet of flowers is sweet, but IMO, an arrangement of flowers that’ll last ’em an entire year is even sweeter. This itty bitty box comes with a set of nine mini roses that are available in 17 gorgeous colors ranging from red to lavender.

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this monogrammed cheese board

Cheese As You Please Personalized Compact Swivel Cheese Board

Personalized Compact Swivel Cheese Board

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this monogrammed cheese board

Cheese As You Please Personalized Compact Swivel Cheese Board

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Their charcuterie boards just got chicer with this monogrammed cheese board! Its unique triangular shape (that makes for easy storage) opens up into a tiered board where they can have different sections for each type of food. Plus, it includes a stainless steel cheese fork and two knives.

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this empowering read

Gallery Books The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You

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The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You

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this empowering read

Gallery Books The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You

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Show them you believe in them with this motivating book that provides thoughtful insights and advice from some of the most successful women in business, fashion, journalism, and more. You (and this guide) may be the reason you kickstart them into their next career journey!

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this pajama set that matches their personality

PJ Salvage Women’s Loungewear Flannels Pajama Pj Set, Vintage Pink

Women's Loungewear Flannels Pajama Pj Set, Vintage Pink

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this pajama set that matches their personality

PJ Salvage Women’s Loungewear Flannels Pajama Pj Set, Vintage Pink

Credit: Amazon

Ya know they love espresso martinis, so gift them a pajama set with espresso martinis on them! It’s the little things. <33

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this luxe wallet

Jacquemus Red Le Chouchou ‘Le Porte Carte Bambino’ Card Holder

Red Le Chouchou 'Le Porte Carte Bambino' Card Holder

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this luxe wallet

Jacquemus Red Le Chouchou ‘Le Porte Carte Bambino’ Card Holder

Credit: Ssense

Their first designer wallet is a moment they’ll never forget. I love this timeless red Jacquemus card holder with a press-stud closure for extra security.

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this stunning ring

Ring Concierge Diamond Station Stackable Ring

Diamond Station Stackable Ring

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this stunning ring

Ring Concierge Diamond Station Stackable Ring

Credit: Ring Concierge

Girls love their diamonds! This sparkly 14k solid gold ring with 11 round, natural diamonds will definitely touch their heart—especially if they don’t have any real diamonds in their collection. No matter how they style it, it’ll look stunning on its own or stacked with other bands.

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this cool picture frame

Aura Frames Carver

Aura Frames Carver

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this cool picture frame

Aura Frames Carver

Credit: Aura Frames

Welcome to 2022 where you can get a picture frame that you can control with your phone! Yep, this frame will allow your giftee to instantly add photos and/or videos so that they can experience allll the memories. Plus, it’s a touchscreen

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this personalized necklace

Frasier Sterling Mixtape Charm Necklace

Frasier Sterling Mixtape Charm Necklace

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this personalized necklace

Frasier Sterling Mixtape Charm Necklace

Credit: Frasier Sterling

You’re looking at their personality in a necklace. Customize this adorable piece from the cult-favorite brand Frasier Sterling using different charms that describe your person.

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this luxury scent

Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

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this luxury scent

Dior Miss Dior Eau de Parfum

Credit: Sephora

A designer perfume is one of those things that they’ll never buy for themselves but have been dreaming of forever. This classic one by Dior has the most beautiful warm floral notes that’ll instantly become their go-to scent.

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Megan Uy

Assistant Shopping Editor

Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she’s also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok

Lettermark

Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics. 

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