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Bring back nostalgia

Anyone who had a cell phone in the early aughts will recognize the Nokia 3310. This year, Nokia relaunched the phone with some of its iconic features as well as some modern updates. And yes, it even still comes with the infamous Snake game, so you’ll never be bored sitting in a waiting room or during your morning commute again.

The Nokia 3310 comes in four different colors — red, yellow, gray, and blue — and features a 2.4-inch polarized and curved screen, which increases visibility in sunlight. Most importantly, the battery is long lasting and the phone is capable of staying on standby for up to a month without charging. There’s also a headphone jack and camera with LED flash, so you can stay connected while you sport old-school style.

Embrace the cat craze

Cat lover on your list? Gift them a way to match their feline friend! These wireless cat ear headphones light up and come in a variety of colors, making them not just a functional gift, but a stylish one as well. People who love cats will appreciate standing out from the crowd with these headphones — not to mention the absence of pesky cords means they won’t have to worry about snagging a paw.

And if you know someone who’s obsessed with anime, this might be the perfect gift for them too — the headphones quickly gained popularity among anime fans when they were first released, maybe because they make it so easy to slip into character. 

Dazzle with sparkles

If you’re stumped on what to get the tween in your life so they think you’re cool, go for a sequin backpack. This sparkly accessory comes in tons of different colors, so whether your recipient will be loading it up with textbooks or coloring books, you’re bound to find one that fits their style.

To make this gift even more fun, some backpacks come in two-toned color options, so that when you swipe your hand across the bag the sequins flip over and the color suddenly changes. These backpacks make great gifts for the non-tweens in your life too — because who said sequins were just for tweens, anyway? 

Inspire adventure

Some people are just born to travel. While going on adventures is nothing short of amazing, sleeping on planes, trains, and buses is never ideal. Whether you know someone going on a post-holidays getaway, or your friend is planning their next solo backpacking trip, they’ll be happy you got them a Trtl travel pillow.

The Trtl is more of a scarf-pillow hybrid, and it does the trick with flexible, internal supports that hold your head in a natural, comfortable position. You can also pull the pillow up higher around your neck for added warmth and coziness. It’s lightweight and easy to pack, making it the perfect accessory for every type of traveler. 

Give the gift of flight

For tech lovers with a creative side, there’s no better gift than a DJI Spark camera drone. Controlled by hand gestures rather than a remote or smartphone, this mini drone puts the power of flight right at your fingertips. The rest of the Spark’s technology is equally impressive, allowing anyone to channel their inner creative genius.

The Spark includes DJI’s FaceAware technology, which enables it to lift off from your hand after recognizing your face. The drone is also equipped with a powerful camera lens, a mechanical gimbal to keep your videos stable, and is compatible with a custom app that allows you to plan and edit your shots. No matter where the day takes you, it’ll be hard to resist capturing some great footage when you’ve got the advantage of altitude. 

Gift it forward

Love Your Melon started in 2012 with the idea of putting a hat on the head of every child battling cancer, as an effort to help improve their lives. The company makes cozy beanies in a variety of different colors and styles, and they donate fifty percent of their profits to nonprofit partners in the fight against pediatric cancer.

To date, Love Your Melon has donated more than $2.8 million and 120,000 hats. Choose this as your holiday gift and feel confident in the fact that not only will your recipient love it, but you’ll be making a positive impact on those in need as well.

Treat your pet from afar

For that person who can’t stand to leave their pet each day, gift them a way to always be connected. The Petcube Bites system is an HD camera that monitors your pet, allows you to stream video in real time, and even has the capability for you to talk through it.

If you see that your pet is being a good boy or girl the Petcube can fling treats up to six feet away — so playtime can happen even if you’re stuck in the office or in traffic. You can also schedule the treats to automatically toss at certain times if you won’t be monitoring your pet throughout the day, making sure that they feel the love even when you’re not there to excessively pet them.

Elevate the vibe

The JBL Flip 4 is the portable speaker that any music lover needs. It’s wireless and waterproof, making it the perfect addition to any party, outdoor activity, or room in the house. It also comes in six different colors, so you can choose whether it acts as a colorful centerpiece or sleek decor.

The speaker’s rechargeable battery lasts for 12 hours of playtime, and the high-quality sound system was built to amplify the beat. The Flip 4 also comes with a noise and echo canceling speakerphone, allowing you to take calls from the speaker with the press of a button. For people who love to take the party on the go, the JBL Flip 4 won’t disappoint.

Surprise and delight

When you gift an L.O.L. Surprise you aren’t just gifting a doll, you’re gifting an at-home adventure that goes far beyond ripping off wrapping paper. These wildly popular dolls come in 50 different editions — everything from mermaids, to schoolgirls, to pet versions — making them the perfect collectible.

Each doll comes wrapped in a ball and you don’t know which one you’re going to get until you open it. Before that, though, you have to get through seven layers of surprises — things like accessories, clothes, and clues, that hint at the doll’s identity. If you’re doing holiday shopping for children, you can’t go wrong with an L.O.L. Surprise doll. You may even find yourself getting in on the fun of finding out which one you’ll get.

Clean it up

We’ve all been there. Eating another meal or snack while sitting at our desks, leaving a wake of crumbs in our keyboard along the way. If you’re in need of a gift for your deskmate (or for the office white elephant exchange), the OXO Good Grips electronics cleaning brush is the way to go.

The brush features bristles on one side and a slim silicone wiper on the other, so it’s also great for cleaning small electronics like cell phones, watches, and camera lenses. It’s something that you might not realize you need until you have it, but once you do, you’ll understand the beauty of a crumb-less keyboard and a smudge-free phone. And at a price that’s less than $10, you won’t break the bank when you choose this small but mighty gift.