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An instant camera that prints a physical photo shortly after each shot, turning snapshots into pictures to pin up, share or keep.
Why we like it
Paper keepsakes are her thing, from ticket stubs to handwritten notes, and the Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 adds to the pile by printing a small photo right there at dinner.
Film comes in the set, 20 sheets of it, so the first shots don't have to wait.
Electronics
A portable speaker that plays music streamed wirelessly from a phone, made to carry along to gatherings at home or outdoors.
Why we like it
Hosting outdoors means the music has to move with her guests around the yard.
The Monster S620 streams music wirelessly from her phone and goes wherever she sets it down, and since it is waterproof, a knocked-over drink won't cut the cookout short.
Gel patches that are pressed beneath the eyes for a brief pause in a morning routine or after a flight, then peeled away.
Why we like it
Early shifts leave little room for skincare, so a step that works while she keeps moving suits her mornings.
She presses a pair of hydrating gel patches under her eyes and packs her lunch while they sit. With 15 pairs, the pack covers a lot of early starts.
Home
A countertop coffee maker for brewing a pot of coffee at home, ready to pour into mugs during a busy morning routine.
Why we like it
She is usually first up on a full-house weekend, and the coffee is her job.
One pot brews up to 12 cups from the ground coffee she already buys, and the non-drip carafe pours clean, so the whole house has a mug in hand before anyone asks about breakfast.
Games and puzzles
A strategy board game in which players take on the roles of Marvel villains and plot their moves against each other around the table.
Why we like it
Plenty of Marvel fans quietly root for the villains.
If she is one of them, this game finally lets her play the bad guy and scheme against everyone else. The difficulty can be adjusted, so a game night with newcomers can start easy and turn ruthless once everyone knows the rules.
Clothing and accessories
A Samsonite duffel bag for packing clothes, shoes and toiletries ahead of a weekend getaway, road trip or overnight stay.
Why we like it
The Samsonite Tote-A-Ton duffel bag goes with her on weekend getaways and to the gym.
She packs light, so sneakers and a change of clothes go in a duffel rather than a suitcase. After a trip, it carries the souvenirs that no longer fit in her luggage.
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A flat iron for straightening hair at home, used to smooth strands section by section into a sleek finished style.
Why we like it
Daily straightening is part of her routine, and the Remington Shine Therapy flat iron handles it at home.
She can smooth the front pieces again right before heading out, with no salon appointment to book.
Electronics
A Sony smart TV for watching streamed shows, movies and sports, or for hooking up a game console in a bedroom or living room.
Why we like it
A Sony BRAVIA smart TV brings the shows a woman streams on her laptop onto a real screen.
She keeps putting off buying one for herself, and that is where a gift comes in. Her weeknight film can then play across from the couch while the laptop stays closed.
Arts and crafts
An art supply kit gathering sketching and drawing tools together, used for practicing line work, shading and loose studies on paper.
Why we like it
If the woman you're thinking of fills receipt backs with portraits of strangers, this Mr. Pen kit gives her proper supplies.
Watching people is half the fun, and real art tools give a quick face the shading a ballpoint can't. The set comes out beside her latte the moment someone interesting takes the next table.
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A murder mystery game where players sort through clues from a fictional crime and work out who did it at their own pace.
Why we like it
A true crime podcast fan gets her own case to crack with this murder mystery game.
She already keeps a running theory on every episode, and here the suspects and clues are hers to weigh. Her notes and suspect list can pile up on the coffee table until she names the killer.
A jigsaw puzzle with a Halloween library scene, worked piece by piece on a table until the full picture comes together.
Why we like it
A woman who curls up with a mystery every October gets books and autumn together in this White Mountain library scene.
After dinner she spreads it across the dining table and fills in a few shelves each night.
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A seasonal candle to light at home through the colder months, giving a living room, kitchen table or nightstand a warm glow.
Why we like it
Give it the week she pulls the plaid throws out of storage and starts changing the house over for cooler weather.
Its amber jar and black lid suit that kind of decorating, and since it is meant for fall and winter, it can stay out well after the leaves are gone.
A scented spray misted into the air or over fabrics such as curtains and upholstery to give a living space a fresh fragrance.
Why we like it
Fresh sheets are her weekly ritual, and a scented home spray adds the finishing touch.
She can mist the pillowcases and duvet cover once the bed is made, then give the curtains a pass too. The bottle can live in her linen closet, ready for the next laundry day.
A coffee maker for the kitchen counter that brews a pot at home, ready to pour into a mug with breakfast.
Why we like it
Her mornings start with a pot of coffee, and this Mr. Coffee maker brews it right at home.
She pours from the same pot all through breakfast, so there is no coffee stop on her way out. The last cup goes into her travel mug before she grabs her keys.
A decorative trinket box celebrating friendship, made to display on a dresser or shelf while holding rings, earrings or other small keepsakes.
Why we like it
The Willow Tree Friendship trinket box makes a keepsake gift for a longtime friend.
Its whole theme is friendship, so it speaks to a long bond in a way a candle or vase would not. On her dresser, it can hold the rings she slips off before washing up.
A classic stovetop pot for brewing espresso-style coffee at home: add ground coffee, set it on the burner and pour once it bubbles.
Why we like it
For the woman on your list who likes her morning cup strong, the Bialetti Venus brews it on her stove.
She would rather listen for the pot to bubble than push a button on a countertop machine.
A baking pan for shaping and baking quick breads, pound cake, sandwich loaves or meatloaf in a home oven.
Why we like it
Gift loaves she hands out along her street each Sunday call for an OXO Good Grips pan kept just for them.
Her everyday one can stay busy with family meatloaf while every giveaway batch comes from this.
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A self-help book by Mel Robbins to read in short sessions and return to when a reminder helps.
Why we like it
The Let Them Theory gives a woman fond of self-help a book by Mel Robbins to keep close.
She can carry it in her bag for the commute. It also makes a simple gift to pass along to a friend afterward.
A book of essays by Robin Wall Kimmerer to read slowly, an essay at a time, and come back to later.
Why we like it
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer gives a nature-loving woman a book of essays to treasure.
It suits a gardener or hiker curious about plants. She can bring it along on a quiet morning in the garden.
A novel by Gabrielle Zevin to read over a few weekends and then pass on to a friend.
Why we like it
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow suits a woman fond of literary fiction about friendship.
It also fits a reader raised on video games. Afterward, it is an easy pick to lend to a friend.
A memoir by Michelle Obama, published as a single volume to read from start to finish.
Why we like it
Becoming by Michelle Obama gives a woman fond of memoirs a book to settle into.
She can read it on weekend mornings over coffee. Afterward, it makes an easy pick for her book club.
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