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Tag & Ribbon

Gifts worth wrapping this year.

A short list, picked by hand and sorted by who you're shopping for. Every pick is well reviewed by other shoppers: jewelry, tools, kitchen gear and tech, plus a few made-by-hand pieces that are hard to find twice.

For her

Everyday pieces she'll actually wear, plus a couple with a story behind them.

  • For the one who wears silver every day

    Diamond-cut rope chain, 2mm

    Sac Silver

    Solid 925 sterling silver, made in Italy. A plain chain that works alone or with a pendant she already loves.

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  • For the beach-trip dreamer

    Sea glass teardrop earrings

    yinahawaii

    Handmade Hawaiian jewelry: sea glass wrapped in braided wire. No two pairs come out quite the same.

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  • For a friend who could use a wish

    Dandelion seed wish pendant

    Bayou Glass Arts

    Real dandelion seeds sealed in handmade glass. A small, thoughtful pick for a sister or best friend.

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  • For the one who mixes metals

    Tri-tone shaky drop earrings

    Nine West

    Silver, gold and hematite tones on leverback hooks, so they go with whatever else she's wearing.

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  • For the cat person

    Moonstone cat necklace

    Vadmans

    A sterling silver cat curled around a moonstone, gold plated. Cute without being kitschy.

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  • For someone with a name worth wearing

    Bubble initial necklace

    AGGRAD

    A puffy balloon-style letter set with small CZ stones. Pick her initial before you add it to the cart.

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For him

Simple jewelry for guys who don't wear much, and a few useful things for guys who don't want any.

  • For the guy who keeps it simple

    Black leather bracelets, 5-pack

    LOWNOUR

    Braided leather and steel in five styles. Wear one, stack a few, or split the set with a brother.

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  • For the one who wears his faith

    Silver and black cross necklace

    Fiusem

    A clean two-tone cross on a 2.5mm chain. Understated enough to wear under a shirt every day.

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  • For the early-shift coffee drinker

    Classic vacuum bottle, 1.5 qt

    Stanley

    Keeps drinks hot or cold for up to a day. The lid doubles as a cup, and it comes with Stanley's lifetime warranty.

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  • For the one who fixes everything

    EDC pocket flashlight with green laser

    Klein Tools

    A 1000-lumen turbo beam, a side floodlight, a magnetic end cap and USB-C charging, all in a pocket-size light.

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  • For the one who's always cold

    Steens Mountain fleece jacket

    Columbia

    A soft full-zip fleece that works as a layer or on its own. Pick his size and color on the listing.

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  • For the one who writes things down

    Leather journal with gift box

    BEECHMORE BOOKS

    An A5 lined journal with a leather cover and thick 120gsm paper that fountain pens won't bleed through.

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For the one who fixes everything

Name-brand tools for the garage, the yard and the honey-do list.

  • For the new homeowner

    Drill and impact driver combo kit

    CRAFTSMAN V20

    A 1/2-inch drill/driver and a 1/4-inch impact driver with two batteries and a charger. Enough to hang shelves and build a deck.

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  • For the one who drives a lot of screws

    Brushless 1/4-inch impact driver kit

    DEWALT 20V MAX

    A compact brushless driver for tight spots, with a battery, charger and belt hook. The yellow box speaks for itself.

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  • For the one who's tired of flipping breakers

    Circuit breaker finder kit

    Klein Tools

    Plug the transmitter into an outlet and the receiver points to the matching breaker. Comes with a case.

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  • For the yard-work weekend

    Cordless electric pruner kit

    CRAFTSMAN V20

    Battery-powered pruning shears for branches and shrubs, so a long day of trimming doesn't wear out a hand. Battery and charger included.

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For the home cook

Kitchen tools that cooks keep for years, not gadgets that end up in a drawer.

  • For the one who bakes bread

    8-inch serrated bread knife

    Victorinox Fibrox

    Cuts crusty loaves without crushing them, with a non-slip handle. Made in Switzerland.

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  • For the one who cooks every night

    Tri-ply 3-quart saucepan with lid

    Tramontina

    Clad stainless steel that heats evenly, works on induction and goes in the oven up to 500°F.

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  • For the one who's upgrading their pans

    MultiClad Pro 3-quart skillet with cover

    Cuisinart

    Tri-ply stainless with straight sides, so it handles sauces, searing and one-pan dinners.

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  • For the smoothie-every-morning type

    Detect Power Blender Pro, 72 oz

    Ninja

    A strong motor and a full-size pitcher, with programs that set the speed and time on their own.

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  • For the one who spends too much at the coffee shop

    Barista Express espresso machine

    Breville

    A built-in grinder and a steam wand for real microfoam. The big gift for a coffee lover.

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For the gadget lover

Tech that earns its spot, from the wrist to the floor.

  • For the runner, hiker or diver

    Apple Watch Ultra 3, GPS + Cellular

    Apple

    A 49mm titanium case with satellite messaging and serious fitness tracking. This listing is the Milanese Loop band.

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  • For the one who hates vacuuming

    Navigator robot vacuum

    Shark

    Maps the house and cleans row by row, steers around clutter, and has a brushroll that resists hair wrap.

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  • For the one with a dark driveway

    Spotlight battery motion light

    Ring

    A wireless, motion-activated outdoor light. No electrician needed, just batteries and a couple of screws.

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  • For the commuter who wants quiet

    QuietComfort noise cancelling headphones

    Bose

    Over-ear noise cancelling with plush cushions and long battery life. Several colors on the listing.

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  • For the pet parent who checks in from work

    Mini Pan-Tilt indoor camera

    Blink

    Pans and tilts from the app to see a whole room, with two-way audio and night vision.

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  • For the one who watches the porch

    Outdoor Cam 2K, battery

    Ring

    Wireless 2K video with zoom, so it goes up anywhere without running a wire.

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For the kids

Toys that get played with past Christmas morning.

  • For the Lilo & Stitch fan

    14-inch Stitch with Watermelon

    Squishmallows

    The official Disney Squishmallow in the big 14-inch size. Ultra-soft and very huggable.

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  • For the little crafter

    PAW Patrol wooden vehicles craft kit

    Melissa & Doug

    Build and paint three wooden PAW Patrol vehicles with Chase, Marshall and Skye figures. Paint and stickers included.

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Small and sweet

Stocking stuffers and add-ons for coworkers, teachers and the gift exchange.

  • For a charm bracelet collector

    Rabbit zodiac charm bead

    GNOCE

    Sterling silver, and fits the popular snake-chain charm bracelets. Other zodiac animals are in the same listing.

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  • For the one who goes big

    Large black hoop earrings, 80mm

    FOCALOOK

    Thin 2mm hoops that are big but light. An easy add-on for a teen or a gift-exchange swap.

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  • For the stack-everything type

    Chunky gold bangle set

    iF YOU

    14k gold-plated stackable bangles, thick and dainty in one set, so she can mix them her way.

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  • For the one starting fresh in January

    6-Minute Diary gratitude journal

    UrBestSelf

    Five minutes of guided prompts a day, morning and night. Small, thoughtful and easy to wrap.

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  • For the one who's always under a blanket

    Sherpa reverse throw, 50 x 70

    Eddie Bauer

    Plush on one side, sherpa on the other. Big enough for the couch.

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