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Promising review: "I purchased this and was surprised by how beautiful it is in person. I had intended to use it as a drinking glass, but instead popped a little votive in it, and WOW, it is a beautiful candle holder! The colors and patterns on the wall are amazing. What a beautiful piece!" —Lmartinez941

Get it from Anthropologie for $11.20+ (originally $16; available in seven patterns).

Promising review: "Cupcakes were a delicious gift to my granddaughter for her birthday. Delivered on time. Very happy with the site." —Caroline D.

Get a pack of 12 cupcakes from Goldbelly for $75.95.

Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous and functional. I love the non-dated daily because I am not pressured to 'stay on meticulous order.' I can skip a day if I want. Paper is not suitable for pens that may bleed through, however. Ballpoint pens are all I can use. Still, it is a great tool." —Gina

Get it from Papier for $40 (available in three colors and another style).

Stillwater Bath and Body is a family-owned small biz selling an array of deliciously wonderful candles!

Promising review: "Something about giving a personalized gift makes it just that much more special and meaningful. I knew I had picked the right one when my friend called me and was excitedly reading her astrological message. She said a lot of it resonated with her, which we both thought was really cool. She also mentioned loving the scent and the candle's design. Now I want to order more!" —SG

Get it from Amazon for $48.95 (available in all dates of the year).

Get it from Bath & Body Works for $38.95.

Promising review: "I absolutely adore this set, it was worth it, especially for the price! They’re small enough to sit in your hand, very easy and fun to build, and look great paired with any plant items you have around. :) It’s an eye-catching set and definitely a conversation starter!" —Erin

Get the set of two from Amazon for $18.99.

Get it from Baggu for $14+ (available in 42 colors/prints).

Get it from BaubleBar for $38 (available in various colors, letter styles, and two metal types).

Promising review: "Delicious. Blind bought this, and it’s exactly how you think it will smell and better. Love wearing in the morning. Strong maple syrup smell in the best way." —tori c

Get it from Snif for $26+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I love how big it is. The flowers are so pretty. I look forward to rainy days now." —Kestra

Get it from Rifle Paper Co. for $40+ (available in 10 styles).

Riverry Studio is a small biz based in Los Angeles that sells custom portraits, blankets, and pet pillows!

Promising review: "This was such a wonderful gift for my husband. The photos I had weren't the best quality, but the portrait came out beautifully anyway." —April

Get it from Riverry Studio on Etsy for $26.19+ (available in headshot or full-body options and various sizes/framing options).

Promising review: "The perfect activity book for a single adult! Wonderful way to spend time getting to know yourself and building some hobbies. It’s easy to use, you can take as much time as you want, and you can open it at any time. LOVE!" —L. Farmer

Promising review: "A nice and sturdy bag! And can probably hold a 13- to 14-inch MacBook or an iPad. The quality feels really great, and I would take this to a farmers market to carry a few things." —Evj26

Get it from The Disney Store for $39.99.

Promising review: "My family has traveled to many of these national parks, so I was super excited to work the puzzle; however, when I finished it, I KNEW I wanted to glue and frame it. I love working puzzles, but had never framed one before. I put it in my sitting room, which also has a wall gallery of family pictures from our cross-country trips!" —heather smith

Get a set of two from Urban Outfitters for $30 (originally $40; available in three colors).

I initially joined Book of the Month two years ago because I wanted to read People We Meet on Vacation, and my local library had a waitlist. I thought I'd sign up for one month and cancel my subscription right after, but I am here to say that was not the case. I'm obsessed with my BOTM subscription and can't recommend it enough.

At the start of each month, they add five to seven new books to the app. These books span all sorts of genres, include reads from new authors and returning favorites, and some even have a theme (aka spooky reads for October, holiday reads in December). You can choose up to three books per month. All three of your selections can be from that month's book picks, or you can pick a book or two from that month's selections and choose add-on books — I've been doing this lately as I'm working on creating my own little ~home library bookshelf~. If you don't like any of their monthly selections, that is A-OK! Simply skip that month, and a credit will be applied toward future months. 

It's such a fun thing to treat myself to each month and makes for a perfect gift (both to yourself and to loved ones). Happy reading! 

Get a three-book membership from Book of the Month for $59.99 (also available in six-book and 12-book subscription options).

Promising review: "Love the shape and the color! Definitely recommend! Great price and beautiful sunglasses." —Didaa

Get them from Free People for $20 (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "This is the perfect record player for starting out. Good size, reasonable price, and no issues so far one year in. The volume is clear and we haven’t had any problems with skipping." —Bridget

Get it from Amazon for $69.95+ (available in 23 colors).

This comes with two dimmable 50-watt bulbs and has a built-in timer.

Promising review: "I love candles, but I'm terrified of them since I learned that they are a major cause of house fires. With three pets, I worry about candles getting knocked over. This is a fantastic, safe alternative. Makes my house smell great without fire!" —Sarah M.

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 19 colors/styles and a two-pack). 

Promising review: "I set this up for my dad, and it was a big hit. Zero complaints with the quality, shipping, or service. I would highly recommend it for anyone who loves jerky." —Laura G.

Get it from Cratejoy for $17+ (available in boxes of two, four, six, or eight bags per month, and in 1-, 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscriptions).

Promising review: "I love my Venu 4! This is my first Garmin, and the features and usability of the app just blow me away. I am really here, though, to describe an experience I had today with the EKG feature. I have been having palpitations and took an EKG recording when I was feeling them. I brought a print-out of the EKG to my cardiologist. He said that the quality of the recording was so good that he is able to use it for confirmation that I am experiencing a certain rhythm, eliminating the need for a stress test! I am not saying everyone would get this result, but I am so pleased it worked for me. Other than that, it feels good on my wrist, doesn't get in my way, looks great, and tracks my fitness activities beautifully. The battery is decent." —lad29

Get it from REI for $550 (available in two sizes and five colors).

Promising review: "I love this bag. The pockets are the perfect size and fit my laptop, drinks, etc. The material is lightweight yet durable. It is not too big, yet not too small! It definitely keeps everything organized! Highly recommend!" —jdn

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 10 colors).

The best part?? Once they finish "Murdling," they can use their sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books — PLUS a Murdle board game!! 

Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with such creativity! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes, but this one will keep me busy for a while!" —Liz Gately

Promising review: "Perfect weight! Best one I've had, and I've had several." —Luna

Promising review: "This is delicious candy and not overly sweet." —RyanBrockus

Promising reviews: "I think this has been a really great way to trial the formulations of the above products. I've been eyeing up the Cyklar body wash and Josie Maran body cream for a while, and this was the best way to sample them since no Sephora is near me. I find that my favorite items were actually the Nécessaire body wash and the Hanni water balm, but everything else is quite nice! Highly recommend!!!" —divacuppajoe

"If you’re looking to upgrade your body care and branch into some higher-end products, but you are unsure of where to start, this is PERFECT. I had been wanting to try Cyclar, Nécessaire, and Hanni for a long time, and they didn’t disappoint! I love this value!" —macklovesmakeup

Promising review: "I wish I had bought this sooner! The bag is extremely durable and comes with convenient bags for dirty laundry. The attachment for your bag in the front is an absolute game changer. I did buy the beige color and would recommend going with something darker since you can see scratches and scuffs from traveling." —llay

Get it from Nordstrom for $368 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "These are, hands-down, the cutest paddles on the court! I thought I was seeing things when I saw Sonix was selling pickleball paddles!!! I come to Sonix for all my phone cases because they have the cutest and most interesting designs, but looks like now I'm going to buy a few more paddles! 

Come on, look at this photo (pictured above, left) everyone has these boring paddles. I don't ever have to worry about someone mixing up their paddles with mine! (but also have to make sure no one steals them cuz they're so freakingggg cute!!!!) I've been getting into pickleball, especially now that the weather's getting better. But now I just want to order more to match with different outfits, how cute would that be?!" —Helen

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in seven colors/patterns).

Promising review: "Adorable and FUNctional. I bought the cats and the dogs to give as gifts, and everyone loves them. They are super cute, and the files are high quality." —Stacy4J

Get a set of three from Uncommon Goods for $16 (available in dog or cat styles).

Promising review: "I bought these for a party, and it was so easy to prep them and pop them into the fridge with the lid on. The same goes for staring at leftovers afterward. It was also great to use for fresh fruit we cut up to enjoy all weekend. Looks lovely and is solid quality." —AmJam

Get it from Amazon for $26.83+ (available in four styles).

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