34 Quirky Gifts For Your Most Interesting Friends

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They’ll love feeling truly seen by these funky gifts.

1. A 1,000-piece Swan Lake-parody puzzle featuring cats in tutus since their favorite things consist of frolicking, felines, and funny spoofs. This fanciful yet difficult puzzle will keep them busy ~fur-ever~!
Amazon

A2Play is a small biz!

Promising review: “I truly enjoyed assembling this puzzle due to the fact that it was very challenging and the coloring of the puzzle was so vibrant. The subject matter of the puzzle tickled my funny bone to no end.” —James larsen

Get it from A2Play on Amazon for $14.99.

2. A miniature DIY greenhouse kit so they can live out their fantasy of having an indoor garden. They’ll be able to make this greenhouse feel like a greenhome with various mini plants, mini workspaces, and a bright LED light to help their (fake) succulents grow.

The kit includes LED lights, pigment, glue, tweezers, various miniature tools, and everything needed to construct the greenhouse.

Promising review: “I absolutely loved assembling this kit! The instructions and materials supplied are good. I will buy another one as I enjoyed assembling it so much I was kind of sad when I was done. It is a wonderful finished product. I really enjoyed changing up with new things and making it my own.” —Marcia

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in eight other styles).

3. A Lego flower bouquet building kit if they’re too much of a liability when it comes to living plants. These gorgeous and immortal flowers are not only fun to put together, but they’re fun decoration all year long.
Lego

Promising review: “My husband and daughter are Lego collectors. This is the first time I’ve seen a Lego set that I had to have! The build was not difficult but very relaxing. I love that I now have some home decor that truly reflects my family and their interests.” —Beque

Shipping info (Lego): Standard shipping takes 3–5 business days (but may take longer depending on where you live). Free shipping for orders over $35. Express shipping available for a fee. See full shipping info here.

Get it from Amazon for $47.99 and Lego for $59.99.

4. A game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza because it’s easy to learn, fun to play, fast-paced, and a round is sure to end in a barrel of laughs!

Dolphin Hat is a small business whose mission is to create easy-to-learn games that are fun for the whole family!

Promising review: “Seriously, you need this game! We’ve played from ages 11–60+ with three to five players in many different settings. You’ll laugh and laugh, guaranteed. We play this at home for family game nights, give it as gifts, and take on trips for fun evenings of hanging out. Each player will develop a unique style of playing, and there will be goofy strategizing against the player who always seems to win. This inevitably ends in at least one player laughing so hard that they can’t keep up, and then the chain reaction starts. Always a great hit!” —SKK

Get it from Dolphin Hat on Amazon for $9.95.

5. A Star Wars-inspired butane lightsaber lighter that they’ll find a reason to use anytime, anywhere. Its windproof design makes it perfect for camping and other outdoor activities. And don’t worry, it has a safety lock, so no accidental Jedi duels here.
Butane is not included! PSA: You’ll want one with a long nozzle.

Promising review: “Gorgeous appearance. It comes with several small nozzles, making it easy to fill in with any butane gas. Great value, easy to use, strong flame. Fits perfectly in your hand.” —tintin chang

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in black or silver).

6. A pair of huge googly eyes — they’ll have fun turning inanimate objects into wildly expressive figures.

Promising review: “We got a new oil tank this week in our basement. Our basement is super old and drab, and I wanted to do something fun to liven it up a little. I bought these to have some fun, and I don’t regret a thing. Totally worth it.” —E Yaz

Get them from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in four sizes and different sets).

7. A box of 30 assorted Japanese snacks and candy to treat their tastebuds to a few sweet and salty flavors and interesting textures. Traditional to Japan, these snacks will make them feel like they’ve traveled across the globe! Promising review: “There were some snacks that I liked, and some that I didn’t. But that’s OK because it was still such a treat experiencing all of these different snacks and flavors. Some personal favorites were the hollow puff-like tubes, the orange jelly, and the coffee hard candy!” —Soupy

Get a box of 30 snacks from Amazon for $21.99.

8. A fang-tastic Dracula-inspired wine stopper so they can enjoy their favorite cabernet for days to come. It also functions as a drip-free pourer because wasting any of that bloody red wine would be simply horrific.
Amazon

Promising review: “This adorable little guy is perfect to keep a seal on your bottle while also easily being able to pour another glass.” —Luke Graham

Get it from Amazon for $12.95.

9. A pair of handmade cassette-shaped earrings if they’re longing for decades past. These cute earrings are sure to help them live out their vintage dreams. Without actually having to manually rewind anything.
Promising review: “These earrings are a throwback to the ’80s, and I absolutely love them. They are lightweight and aren’t too big or too small.” —Shellers

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

10. A screaming goat figurine because every now and then they need to scream but feel a little too self-conscious to let out their roar. That’s where this lil’ guy comes in. It’ll do the screaming for them! It even comes with a book full of fun facts and trivia about the ever-majestic goat.Promising review: “This is a hilarious way to scream at the universe without hurting your throat. I often gift this to people who are struggling. It generates a smile and lets them know it’s OK to feel like screaming.” —meggysmallz

Get it from Amazon for $9.86.

11. A silicone red crab utensil rest that can sit on the edge of their pots and pans while they cook and do the heavy lifting of holding a spoon when it’s not in use.

Promising review: “So this little gadget is cute and functional. I leave him out on the counter when not cooking because it makes me laugh (anything that makes me smile while cooking is considered invaluable). Get one just for giggles or to actually cook with…you won’t be sorry.” —BusyMom1

Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

12. A fleece Wheel of Fortune blanket — they won’t have to buy any vowels to get cozy with this super soft blanket!

Amazon

Promising review: “Bought it for my mother for her anniversary. She loves it. It’s really soft and looks like the wheel! What’s not to love?” —Dipped

Get it from Amazon for $69.99.

13. A cute and useful sloth-covered planner sure to help them move a little quicker through their to-do list than usual. It also has space for appointments and errands, so they can stay on top of everything!Amazon

Promising review: “I got this notepad as a gift for my sloth-loving friend. Usually, anything sloth-themed is a hit with her, but this note sheet was an absolute win. She loved it. First of all, the sheets are cute as heck. There is a place to rate your sloth mood, every header is a pun, and the design is tasteful. Second, it is organized in a way that makes sense. It separates errands from short tasks and more. Third, the paper is quality. If you are on the fence, this product is perfect.” —Allie Schultz

Get it from Amazon for $5.95.

14. A pair of (surprisingly) cozy fish slippers whose anti-skid soles not only ensure that these sandals are more wear-resistant but will also make sure your friend doesn’t go slippin’ and slidin’ like, well, a wet fish.

Promising review: “They fit great and look awesome. I wear them when I fish and take out the boat. They’ve been good luck and everyone gets a kick out of them.” —craigslistor

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in women’s sizes 5–16 and in 12 colors).

15. A funny oven mitt that’ll remind them that they’re in charge whenever they move a hot pan from the stove or remove a tray of brownies from the oven.
Amazon

Blue Q is a small business whose goal is to make the world smile. They have a wide array of unique socks, bags, home goods, and loads of other fun stuff. 

Promising review: “So perfect for my ’50s-style pink kitchen. But more than that, it’s really well made and so much fun! I already purchased another style for a friend’s kitchen. They loved it too!” —Hot Pink Monkey

Get it from Blue Q on Amazon for $16.99.

16. An all-in-one box dive bar murder mystery game — in this immersive experience from Hunt A Killer, they get to play an investigator looking into the suspicious death of a bar’s owner. They’ll solve puzzles, discover secret messages, and find new evidence to reveal whodunnit! 

Promising review: “Such a good time. Our group had a blast following the clues. Since it’s a one-time game, after we solved it, we thought the best option was to share it with the neighbors. Left it on their porch in the dead of night for a surprise.” —flynna

Get it from Amazon for $22.39.

17. A pair of farfalle-shaped pot grips if they’re a great cook but the pasta-bility of them accidentally burning themselves on a hot pot is incredibly high. These cute and realistic grips will keep their fingies safe.

Monkey Business is a small biz making fun and unique versions of useful products!

Promising review: “I find these hilarious and easily the best kitchen gadget I’ve spent my money on! They’re super handy for getting stuff out of the oven, and I feel less likely to drop a dish than when I use traditional hot pads/oven mitts with padding. Very grippy, thick enough that heat doesn’t transfer through, and again, hilarious.” —Hannah B

Get it from Monkey Business on Amazon for $16.90.

18. A puffer coat can cozy so their cold IPA (or LaCroix, we don’t judge) doesn’t give their fingers frostbite. Plus, it’ll keep their bev as cool as they are!

Puffin is a small business!

Promising reviews: “This is the perfect gift idea for anyone who is hard to buy for. It is absolutely adorable.” —Lynn Keller

“Unique design! Used to keep beverages cool! Easy to grab ‘handle arms!'” —Kelli Arnsdorf

Get it from Puffin on Amazon for $12.95+ (available in 11 colors).

19. A darling paw-shaped chair cushion for the purrfect amount of back and butt support. They’ll be especially thankful if they spend hours upon hours sitting at a desk for work (or play).

Promising review: “I freaking LOVE this paw cushion! This paw cushion absolutely saves my butt. It’s not super thick or as filled as you might hope. But I read reviews and was prepared for that. A little extra padding would be great but even without it this cushion is soft and comfy! It’s still worth every dime. It’s perfect if you have one of those hanging indoor/outdoor rope chairs, too! This cushion is soft and cute and comfortable. Buy yourself this thing. You deserve it.” —mandarabbit

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors). 

20. A book of random illustrated facts to give the gift of knowledge with this collection of weird and wondrous facts. Trivia nights just got a little more interesting…

Workman Publishing

Promising review: “This is an absolutely fun book with funny little doodles combined with out-of-this world facts. I enjoyed this a bite at a time though it would be easy to plow through it in a very short time if one wanted. I think a very wide range of people could love this book as much as I did. It’s a joy to look at and very entertaining too. I’m starting a list of gifts to give to people that you don’t know what to buy…and this is going on that list.” —IFallInLoveBookBlog

Shipping info (Barnes & Noble): Standard, express, and expedited shipping are available. Orders over $40 qualify for free standard shipping.

Get it from Amazon for $9.74 and Barnes & Noble for $14.99.

21. A realistic pizza box filled with patterned socks if their favorite meal is a good ol’ pepperoni ‘za. These soft and colorful socks are sure to make it to the top of their Favorite Things list.

Amazon

Promising review: “Perfect gift for my boyfriend. Love the pizza box packaging and the way the socks were arranged. He loved them!” —Ronnie T

Get four pairs of socks from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two sizes).

22. A set of 12 lil’ beard ornaments so they can decorate their facial hair like a Christmas tree. All this holiday spirit will have them saying “Santa, who?”Featured on Shark Tank, Beardaments is a small biz dedicated to self-decoration!

Promising review: “Absolutely love these! They hold very well. My husband says they are very comfortable and easy to use. He wears them at work during the holiday season and the customers absolutely love them! He already has customers asking if he’s bringing them back this year!” —Amazon Customer

Get them from Beardaments on Amazon for $9.99.

23. All-natural cloud bath bombs because they deserve some spa-like treatment in the comfort of their own home. Plus, these shea butter bath bombs explode into a rainbow of colors! How fun is that?!

Promising review: “These bath bombs are so cute. There are four individually wrapped clouds inside a beautiful box. The packaging is very, very pretty. I could imagine these being really fun for kids to get them excited about a bath, or as a great gift for someone who loves unicorns and rainbows! They make a nice stream of rainbow bubbles as soon as placed in the water and fizz for about five minutes or so. All the clouds smells wonderful and the bath made my skin feel very soft from the shea butter.” —Rahil Memon

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as a four-pack).

24. A From Crook to Cook — a cookbook from Snoop Dogg that offers 50 inspired recipes from the D-O-double G himself. From orange chicken to filet mignon, this collection of recipes is sure to leave them feeling ~high~ on life. Not to mention there are definitely pages and pages on munchies, so…Amazon

There are also stories and behind-the-scenes photos.

Promising review: “Great gift idea. My sister hasn’t stopped laughing, and the recipes are pretty good and easy to follow.” —Adam Magana

Get it from Amazon for $13.57.

25. A bewitching LED rainbow lamp for lighting up their room and brightening their day. Whether they choose to hang it on a wall or keep it lit at their WFH station, they’ll be grateful that the gold at the end of this rainbow is your friendship.Amazon

Promising review: “Got two of these as a gift and I LOVE them!!! So bright and colorful and fun! It has the option of being battery operated or plugging the USB end into something so it stays on constantly.” —Sara

Get it from Amazon for $11.69.

26. A positive, retro-inspired print so they can always be reminded that their quirks are what make them uniquely awesome!
Amazon

Palettes and Prints is a small business that makes original posters and cards, some of which are fun scratch-offs.

Promising review: “Absolutely loved this poster for my apartment. I have gotten numerous compliments on it.” —Jake Cronin

Get it from Palettes and Prints on Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven styles and framed or unframed).

27. A fuzzy bucket hat to keep them warm and on-trend. This hat comes in so many colors and patterns, you might wanna get them a few so they can wear whichever matches their personality for the day.

Promising review: “Not only is it warm for the winter season but sooooo FASHIONABLE!! I have been wearing this hat everywhere!! It’s a bit big but honestly that just makes it more cozy. I love it!!” —Grace Beardsley

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 40 styles).

28. A v cool camera lens-shaped thermos — this unique stainless-steel thermos will help give them the caffeine boost they need to go on a picture-taking spree. It features a leakproof lid so they won’t have to worry about their coffee spilling everywhere. 

This thermos comes with a spoon!

Promising review: “I saw this while browsing, and at first I thought it was a real lens (until I saw the price). I clicked, and had to laugh because it incorporated my husband’s two loves — coffee and photography! I got it for him as part of his Christmas gifts, and he loves it. The designer did an excellent job with this. It looks real at first glance, and the raised areas make it very easy to hold. We laughed when he opened it, and it has become one of his favorite mugs.” —Susan

Get it from Amazon for $8.39. 

29. A mushroom-shaped cat scratching post that’ll fit in with their home’s whimsical aesthetic and their cat’s need to claw at something. It’s got a sturdy base and two cute pom-poms their kitties can play with!
Promising review: “Holy cuteness, AND my cats love it! All three of my cats immediately investigated their new toy. One likes the fuzzy balls, and another likes scratching the stem of the mushroom. Super easy assembly; I had it put together in under 10 minutes, and that includes getting it out of their packaging.” —Annie Z

Get it from Amazon for $37.99.

30. A skull-shaped ice mold since their cocktails are killer. Get them this pack of two easy-release silicone molds and watch them get creative making Jell-O or chocolate skull creations!Promising review: “Got these to make ice cubes for a Halloween party. It’s very easy to use and easy to clean. The cubes come out perfectly. I’m probably going to try to use it to make chocolate skulls next.” —Amazon Customer

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.29.

31. A stainless-steel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-inspired grater with the head of villainous Shredder on top to help them cut their cheese down to size.Amazon

Promising review: “I was worried that because of this being a novelty appliance that the quality would suffer but DANG this thing is a legit shredder. Carrots and cheese or whatever, this does anything a basic grater will do. The Shredder head on top is attached securely even though I thought it would be easy to break off, rest assured it is not. I needed a grater and the fact that this was only a couple of bucks more than a basic one I had to jump on it. I was expecting to pay double! Love love love it.” —PolarMunki

Get it from Amazon for $25.

32. Golden Girls Monopoly — they’ll thank you for being a friend when they open up this present! And when it’s time to play, just make sure you grab the cheesecake token before they do.Amazon

Promising review: “Love this game and to play it Golden Girls–style adds to the enjoyment! Love buying properties like Shady Pines and Blanche’s bedroom. The TV show may be over but the fun goes on! If you’re a fan of the Golden Girls, you’ll love this game. Get it, you’ll be glad you did!” —Rosemary Wiseman

Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (also consider GG Trivial Pursuit and Clue).

33. A pack of 42 temporary floral tattoos if you’ve heard them say that they want a little body art but aren’t sure they can commit to something for an eternity. These waterproof tattoos can last up to five days!
Promising reviews: “Been wanting a new tattoo but couldn’t pick a location I wanted. I got these to try and help me decide, and I ended up placing a few together. Lasted about a week and a half, and toward the end, I just took a scrub to it, and it came right off.” —Heather Roberts

“The authentic look without the pain and process!!! I get compliments, and I love it too. When the day is done, my tat has fulfilled its job. Easy to apply and remove. Adds so much to an outfit. No commitment necessary.” —RayRay

Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in two styles).

34. An amethyst divination pendulum they can use to do energy work, fortune telling, or even a location spell. Or they can just wear it as gorgeous necklace!Amazon

Promising review: “It’s so beautiful and feels amazing! I love turning it into a necklace and using it for energy work. Get it!” —Jessica L.

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in other stones and in multi-packs).

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