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There are plenty of options when it comes to buying a gifts for your boss, but it can be tricky. The best advice we can give you is to stay professional while searching for a present to express your appreciation. If you’re not sure what hobbies or interests your boss has, try getting a few suggestions from your coworkers. Something practical, sentimental or personalized will show your boss that you appreciate their hard work and dedication. Start scrolling through our curated list of gifts for bosses and make sure your next white elephant present is the hit of the party.

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Alexa Echo Dot

Give your boss their own personal assistant with the Alexa Echo Dot. Alexa is as smart as they come and can help your boss schedule meetings, send messages, even check the weather ahead of an after-work golf game.

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How To Win Friends & Influence People Book

Dale Carnegie’s quintessential management book is a must-have for the boss who might be looking to take the next step in their career. How to Win Friends & Influence People will help any boss start climbing the rungs of the corporate ladder.

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Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser Set

Smell your way to serenity with an oil diffuser set made from eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing bamboo. Set it up at home in the place you most like to unwind and pick from one of six scents tailored to promote relaxation.

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Stress Relief Aromatherapy Shower Steam Bombs

Achieve better work life balance by getting some zen while washing away the day at the office. These stress relief shower bombs melt away, turning your bathroom into an aromatherapy spa session. Choose from one of six scents.

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Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader

Whether reading to unwind or reading to advance, the Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader is the perfect place to do it. It’s lightweight and glare proof with a weeks-long battery life, making it ideal for long haul business flights and quick lunch reads alike.

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Mini Zen Garden

When KPIs and QBRs come knocking and the numbers are looking a little lackluster, de-stress with a zen garden that fits right on your desk. This miniature version will promote you from anxious to all right.

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Knodel Desk Mat

Protect your desk while adding a little colorful personality with this mat. It stays put when you’re using it but is easily removable if you need to clean it. Since it’s made of leather, your optic mouse can still track on it and it’s durable enough to stand up to coffee spills.

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Artblox Customizable Glass Name Plates

Add some gravitas or a touch of creative flair to your desk with a customizable glass name plate. There are six styles to choose from that will fit in with any office aesthetic and feature your name and position title.

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Fancii Small Personal Desk Fan

Come off cool as a cucumber during your next conference call video chat with a personal desk fan. It’s USB powered and much quieter and more powerful than your average fan. Plus, it can tilt 180 degrees so no matter how you sit, you’re chill.

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Indoor Putting Green

When you’re making that EOQ green but don’t have time to go to the golf green, bring it to the office with a putting mat. At nine feet by three feet this rug, complete with sand traps and three holes to aim for, fits perfectly in your corner office.

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Prank Gift Box Bathe & Brew Coffee Maker

Coffee is life, don’t just brew it, bathe in it. And see how long you can keep your box amused with this prank gift box. Tuck their real gift inside and ready a camera to capture to their laughter.

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Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness & Activity Tracker

For the boss that’s the office fitness fiend, an activity tracker is just what they need to count all those steps to and from the bathroom and their desk. It can track their sleep, too, as well as measure after work sweat sessions.

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Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

There’s nothing that matches the disappointent of sipping coffee and realizing it’s cold. With the Ember temperature control smart mug, your boyfriend’s coffee will always feel like a warm hug, and he’ll never feel that disappointment again.

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones

Open offices are concentration killers. If you’ve got something important coming up, drown out the din around you with a pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones. They’re soft and comfy on your ears and can be used with either Bluetooth or a cord.

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Serta Heated Electric Throw Blanket

Win the Thermostat war without ever touching the dial with a Serta electric blanket. It’s microplush, making it extra soft, and has 5 different heat settings so even if your office is Antarctica, you’ll feel like you’re sitting on the beach.

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Leather Business Card Holder

No manager should be fishing around in their pocket for a business card. A professional environment demands a professional leather business card holder. This one holds between 15-20 cards in classic style.

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World’s Okayest Boss Mug

When you’ve got more of a MEHnager a manager, toast to their mediocracy with a mug that declares them the World’s Okayest Boss. Even the World’s Best Boss would get a kick out of this humdrum mug.

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Donut Warming Coffee Mug

Experience the best morning ever when you use this genius coffee mug that keeps your coffee warm and simultaneously heats up your break donut. It’s downright brilliant!

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Relaxing Waterfall Fountain

When the conference call that could have been an email runs long, help your boss find some serenity with a relaxing waterfall fountain. It’s desk sized, requires no external water set up and produces a soothing babbling brook sound.

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Bentgo 3-Compartment Lunch Container

Ditch the bag that smells vaguely of old bologna for a BentoBox with compartments enough to bring a complex lunch. Elevate the sad sandwich you usually eat at your desk with fresh flavors and foods and make lunch time something to look forward to.

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Sitting Elliptical Exercise Machine

Hit the gym for some cardio without having to hit the showers after with an elliptical you can use sitting down. It’s quiet so it won’t annoy your coworkers, and has varying speeds and directional capability for a good workout.

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Bubble Wrap Calendar

Watch the days pop by with a bubble wrap calendar. This novelty item easily counts the days left in the week, the quarter or the year. As they pass, just press and pop for a millisecond of entertainment.

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Moon Cheese Snack Variety Pack

Your boss will be over the moon when you present them with these cheesy delights. Moon cheese is gluten free and packed with protein to keep your rockets fueled all day long.

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PhoneSoap UV Smartphone Sanitizer

When you’re out wheelin’ and dealin’ you can’t afford to get sick. Your phone is a vehicle of germs, so send it through the car wash to get it clean. The PhoneSoap sanitizer uses UV rays to scrub it clean without using any actual soap or water.

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Lemome Hardcover Notebook

You never get a second chance to make a first impression with the item you take notes on. Your boss needs more than a legal pad stolen from the supply closet. This classy and classic hardcover notepad will be a standout at any meeting.

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Personalized Bobbleheads

If your coworker is a fan of The Office, they can be like Dwight and have their own mini-me bobblehead adorning their desk. Each figurine is customizable to fit the look of the recipient and stands at nine inches tall.

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Somehow I Manage Notebook

The world’s best gift for the world’s best boss – the Michael G. Scott “Somehow I Manage” notebook is the definitive way to jot down your daily work notes, thoughts, and maybe amateur movie script.

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A Massage Gift Card

If your boss needs a day off, give them the ultimate one with a a massage gift card. When they come back feeling refreshed you’re sure to get an “Exceeds Expectations” on your yearly review.

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Fruit Infuser Water Bottle

Quitting coffee is hard but if your boss is trying to make the switch, help them stay on the bandwagon with a fruity fresh water drink. This bottle infuses the water with their choice of fruits for a refreshing and hydrating alternative to sugary beverages.

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Kind Of A Big Deal Nameplate

The head honcho of the office needs a sign to match. This placard will be a point of pride for your manager and is sure to be placed in a spot of honor on their desk.

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Barnett’s Gourmet Chocolate Gift Box

Make your boss’ morning a little more bougie with a box of gourmet chocolate coated biscotti. Each box contains five different flavors to choose from, each begging to be dunked into coffee before the first bite.

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Spinning Decision Maker Paperweight

When you’re faced with a tough question and you’re just not sure what to do, give this paperweight a spin. You don’t need to tell anyone that you let a stock answer roulette wheel make the call for you.

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365 New Words-A-Year Page-A-Day Calendar

You could circle back to have an offline conversation about synergy and growth hacking or you could infuse your boss’ vocabulary with an impressive array of new words. This calendar contains some new lingo for them to use instead of tired business buzzwords.

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HyperChiller Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Cool brew is no way to start the morning, you need cold brew. If you’ve only got a minute to spare, the HyperChiller has got you covered. It takes coffee from steaming to refreshingly cool without diluting it.

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Brilliant Ideas Launch Pad Notepad

A blank page can be intimidating, but a colorful blank page with blocks and prompts is inspiring. This notepad contains the directions and colors your boss needs to turn idea into action.

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NutriBullet Blender & Smoothie Maker

You might not understand the appeal of wheatgrass smoothies, but if your boss loves them, there’s no better blender than the NutriBullet. It’s perfectly sized for a powerful morning-boosting drink or evening-starting margarita.

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Universal Wireless Docking Stations

There’s only so much room for cords and charging blocks on your boss’ desk. This wireless docking station gives them all the power for their devices all in one place on only one cord. It’s the ultimate in electrifying organization.

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Winter Trapper Hat

With this winter trapper hat, you’ll be ready for anything Old Man Winter throws your way. This four-in-one piece provides 360-degree protection from the elements so that your face, head, and neck remain shielded and warm no matter how cold it gets.

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Herschel Novel Duffel Bag

Dad will be traveling in style on his next trip with a Herschel duffel bag. It’s available in a variety of fabric and strap colors so dad can have his favorite combo. It’s roomy enough to fit all his clothes and shoes but small enough to be carry-on size.

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Customizable Felt Letter Board

Decorate your desk or cubicle any way you want with this cutesy little 10″x10″ interchangeable felt letter board. Put an inspirational quote of the day, greetings for walk-in customers, or really anything your heart desires!

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Darth Maul Lightsaber Lamp

Everyone loves lightsabers, and now you can light up your bedroom ironically with the power of the dark side! These wall mounting double sided Darth Maul lightsaber lamps are a perfect accessory to a kid’s room, or for a geeky game room.

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Tactical BBQ Apron

Prepare yourself for all possible situations at your next outdoor cookout by wearing the tactical BBQ apron. The MOLLE system apron adjusts to fit all sizes and includes more pockets, clips, and pouches than an actual SWAT vest.

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Massaging Handheld Shower Head

Make your morning shower the best part of your day by using this massaging handheld shower head. It features an ample four inch diameter chrome head and five settings such as a water-saving setting, a warm mist setting, and a soothing massage setting.

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Giant Glow In The Dark Moon Sticker

Fall asleep to the soothing glow of a full moon every night by sticking this giant glow in the dark moon decal on your wall. This giant sticker measures 71 inches across and comes printed with an actual photograph of a full moon for added realism.

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Electric Heated Travel Blanket

Stay warm and toasty while travelling through bitter cold weather by wrapping yourself up in the electric heated travel blanket. The blanket plugs easily into the car’s electrical outlet and heats up the soft fleece so you remain cozy and comfortable while on the go.

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Samsonite Omni Luggage

When mom and dad are coming to visit, they should travel in style. This three-piece Samsomite hardshell case set is omnidirectional so they’ll almost never tip over. One is carry-on sized in case of a short trip and two are checked-bag size for longer ones.

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The Ultimate Fire Lighter

Light up your grill faster than the human torch when you use the ultimate fire lighter. Capable of blasting a 2600 degree Fahrenheit flame at the pull of a trigger, the lighter requires no aid from lighter fluids and features a built in fan to help speed up the heating process.

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Lightsaber Chopsticks

It’s rumored that Jedi knights get their high connection to the force because of all the sushi they eat. You too can be a Jedi if you eat enough sushi while using these lightsaber chopsticks… well, probably not – but they are pretty cool chopsticks!

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Bathtub Ball Track Set

Make bath-time fun for your little ones using this bathtub ball track set. The set includes 3 tracks, a ladle, a ball, and a paddle wheel that you can easily stick onto your tile walls to create a fun maze for your little tadpole to play with.

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Manly Diaper Bag

With the manly diaper bag at your disposal, you can take care of your your baby while on the go without losing any man points. This masculine diaper bad looks just like a tool belt and features a multitude of conveniently placed pockets to assist you with your little rugrat.

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Beer Soap

Beer is everything the body needs and more. In this particular case, it’s soap! If you love kicking back some cold ones, you’ll love starting off your morning with a zesty shower fueled with beer soap!

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Beard Measurement Chart Shirt

Easily categorize the greatness of your facial hair as it grows over time using this beard measurement chart shirt. You’ll be able to track your daily progress as it goes from a “manly” stubble to a distinguished “wizardly” mane.

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Light Therapy Face Rejuvanation Mask

Improve your complexion while looking like a serial killer by using this light therapy face rejuvenation mask. Despite its eerie appearance, it delivers a spa-quality experience that will treat a myriad of skin related issues such as wrinkles.

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Marshall Wireless Earbuds

The Marshall wireless earbuds will keep the music going all day long. These Bluetooth 5.2 earbuds boast powerful 12mm drivers for smooth mids and effortless deep bass and feature 25 hours of wireless playtime with the charging case.

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Pop-Up Dinosaur Encyclopedia

Make science come to life for your paleontologists-in-training with this pop-up dinosaur encyclopedia. This one of a kind read comes packed with fascinating facts and lighthearted humor along with incredibly detailed dinosaurs that pop out as you turn the pages.

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LapGear Pro Lap Desk

If you want to take a break from working on a traditional desk, you’ll really benefit from this lap desk. It can hold your laptop, mouse, and phone all in one organized and ergonomically positioned layout.

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Amphibious R/C Car

Show your kids that it’s fun to conquer mother nature with the amphibious remote control car. Unlike your standard remote control car, this amphibious model comes specially designed to be able to trudge through either pavement, sand, dirt, or water.

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Little Tikes Tobi Robot Smartwatch

Don’t give your kid a phone before he needs it, give him a Little Tikes Tobi Robot smartwatch instead! This cute kid-friendly smartwatch boasts moving arms and legs, a playful personality, and comes with two built-in cameras and tons of fun games.

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Sword House Key

This sword house key will make you feel like a mighty warrior every time you enter your kingdom. This amusing key’s base comes shaped like a tiny sword hilt that will add flair to your keychain and make this a great little gift for your boyfriend, husband, brother, or dad.

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Borat Mankini One Piece Swimsuit

Heat things up when you hit the water by strutting your stuff in this Borat mankini one-piece swimsuit. This head-turning one-piece comes with a wrap-around design of Borat’s hot bod that leaves very little to the imagination.

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Amazon Alexa For Your Car

Make the most out of each drive by making Alexa your co-pilot using the Amazon Echo Auto. This handy device allows you to easily perform a myriad of activities from choosing your favorite tunes to voice-controlling your home from your car.

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Glow In The Dark Duct Tape

Go to the next level with your various duct tape projects with the glow in the dark duct tape. Whether you are making yourself a duct tape dress, wallet, boat, house, or even a duct tape time machine – all of your projects will look that much cooler when they glow in the dark.

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Easy Clean Water Bottle

There is no easy way to clean a typical re-usable water bottle – until now – the easy clean water bottle has a detachable lid at both the bottom and top, giving you easy access to clean off the build up of bacteria you normally wouldn’t be able to reach in a water bottle.

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Natural Teeth Whitening Sticks

Get a brighter smile without incorporating foreign chemicals into your body by using these natural teeth whitening sticks. You simply trim 1/2″ off the bark and chew it until it forms bristles that you can clean your teeth with, without requiring any toothpaste or water.

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Carbon Fiber Wallet

Keep your cash and ID safe from the outside world by placing them in the RFID blocking carbon fiber wallet. The introduction of CF-Lex technology allows carbon fiber to be bent and reformed into this sleek and ultra durable wallet that is three times stronger than steel.

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Swiss Champ XLT Pocket Knife

With the Swiss Champ XLT in your pocket, you’ll always have the right tool for the job at hand. This medium-sized pocket knife comes loaded with over twenty tools that allow for forty-nine functions. A must-have for any handyman’s everyday carry.

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Never Ending Singing Birthday Card

Make your loved one’s special day a little more memorable by driving them insane with this never ending singing birthday card. From the moment the card is opened it plays music nonstop until the battery dies hours later.

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Vintage Guitar Poster

Bring nearly 100 years of rock ‘n’ roll history to your home by proudly hanging up this vintage guitar poster. It displays 64 iconic models ranging from 1912 all the way up to 2010 – such as Kurt Cobain’s 1968 Mosrite Mark IV Gospel and Eric Clapton’s 1956 Fender.

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Coiled Wax Candle

Light up your home with these coiled wax candles that will burn for 144 hours and will auto-extinguish themselves – making them safer than your traditional candle where you have to worry about blowing them out when you aren’t at home.

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Laptop USB-C Docking Station

The smartest thing you can do when working from is using your laptop as a portable workstation, hooking it up to a proper desk with a mouse, keyboard, monitors, speakers, and more. The easiest way to do that is to have a hub that connects to your laptop, which in turn connects to all of your desk components.

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Blooming Tea Flower

Don’t settle for those rinky-dink bags of tea, not when you have this blooming tea flower at your disposal. Each canister comes packed with twelve unique and flavorful varieties that expand and blossom into gorgeous flowers that fill the entire teapot.

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MVMT Watches

Remain as dapper as ever without breaking the bank by accessorizing with one of these MVMT watches. This affordable yet fashion forward collection offers a wide selection of high end watch faces and interchangeable straps that you can mix and match.

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Jesus Shaves Heat Activated Mug

Thou shalt be jealous of the luscious locks that Jesus is rocking after a shave. This mug is heat activated so when your cup runneth over, Jesus “shaves” and his full beard disappears.

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Tree Climbing Holds For Kids

These climbing holds for kids will turn almost any sturdy structure into their own personal and very climbable rock wall. They’re incredibly sturdy, easy to set up, and will make a stellar addition to any tree house or backyard obstacle course.

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I Wrote A Book About You

Fill a loved one’s heart with pure joy by gifting them I Wrote A Book About You. This imaginative and heartfelt gift will show your favorite person just why you think they’re so amazing in a fun, witty, and lighthearted manner.

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Beginners Cheese Making Kit

Making delicious homemade cheese is more convenient than ever before when you use this beginners cheese making kit. With this easy-to-follow kit you’ll be able to make up to five types of delectable cheese varieties including, Ricotta, Burrata, Goat, and Mozzarella.

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FitBit Activity & Fitness Tracker

Fitness fanatic fathers and ones trying to get back out there alike will love a FitBit. It’s got a week’s worth of battery life, tracks his active as well as resting heartbeat and is waterproof so he can take it on a swim or in the shower.

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Swiss Army Champ XXL Pocket Knife

No matter what tool the job requires, you’ll find it on the Swiss Army Champ XXL pocket knife. This highly practical and dependable Swiss-made pocket knife measures 2.5-inches tall by 3.6-inches long and is loaded with 73 tools in addition to a lockable blade.

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Wobble Chess Set

Bring the fun out of your serious strategy games partners with the wobble chess set. At first it may seem like another fancy chess board with shiny pieces, but once the wiggle and wobbling starts, it’ll even have your non-chess playing friends wanting to join in.

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11-In-1 Survival Gear Kit

This 11-in-1 survival gear kit is an excellent addition to any pack or bugout bag. It features a well designed, compact build that makes it highly portable and comes loaded with everything from a 3-mode flashlight, and a fire starter to a multi-function saber card.

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I’ll Feed You All BBQ Apron

If too many people are showing up to the barbecue and the grocery store was out of steaks, dad might be as salty as the rub he’s putting on the meat. Let him channel that mood on this hilarious novelty apron.

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Mini Finger Hands For Finger Hands

The brilliant minds that brought you finger hands have outdone themselves with their newest creation – mini finger hands for finger hands. They’re utterly useless, highly entertaining, and come in sets of five mini finger hands in assorted skin tones.

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Ultimate Portable Tailgate Cooler

Redefine the way you spend your days tailgating before the big game with the ultimate portable tailgate cooler. With features like a special cooler compartment and space for all your grilling tools, this incredible cooler includes everything you need for a day at the game.

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Desktop Cable Organizer

Bring order to your workstation with help from this desktop cable organizer. This three-pack includes a 3-slot, 5-slot, and 7-slot silicone cable holder that will keep your cables from getting all tangled up.

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The Chaos Machine

Make science fun by bringing physics to life with “The Chaos Machine”. This fun and educational kit comes with 56 pieces that you put together to play up to 8 different games that teach you about the chaos theory using pendulums and other moving parts.

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Giant Wooden Stacking Blocks

Take fun to new heights with this giant wooden stacking blocks game. With the ability to create a tower over four feet tall, these giant wooden tower building blocks are great for the outdoors, and come with a handy travel bag.

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Golf Club Bluetooth Speaker & Power Bank

Make your next relaxing golf day the best one yet by giving it a groovy soundtrack using this golf club Bluetooth speaker and power bank. It allows you to conveniently listen to tunes, make calls, and even keep your devices juiced up.

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Bath Bomb Making Kit

Turn every dip in your tub into a spa quality experience by making your custom bath bombs using this kit. It comes with everything necessary to craft up to 12 therapeutic-grade bath bombs with 100% pure essential oils and no artificial scents or fillers.

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Triple Compartment Cellphone Crossbody Bag

For those quick summer jaunts, your GF needs something to carry just the things she needs, not everything and the kitchen sink. This Triple Compartment Cellphone Crossbody Bag is chic, stylish, and roomier than it looks. It’s got space for her wallet, phone, lipstick, and keys. It’s made of eco-friendly fabric and comes in an array of pretty colors.

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Ship In A Bottle Bourbon Whiskey Decanter

Set sail on a spirited cruise down the bourbon whiskey river with a beautiful, handcrafted ship in a bottle decanter. The glass is handblown and sits atop a wooden base for easy pouring.

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Cocktail Smoking Box & Gun

Set your drinks apart from the rest by giving them a smoky flavor using this cocktail smoking box and gun. You simply place your drink inside the elegant and sturdy steel framed glass cage and pump it full of smoke to achieve a unique flavor.

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The Poop Knife

Slice those sewer snakes off with ease with the poop knife. This game changing poo tool will make sure every lincoln log gets chopped down to a manageable size, so you can relieve your bowels more effectively!

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The Hydro Skateboard

Help your little grom shred at the pool with the Hydro Skateboard. Intended for ages eight and up, it’s made from durable and extremely buoyant foam and is not only incredibly fun but also works as a fantastic balance tool for skaters and surfers alike.

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Sonos One Wireless Speakers

The flexibility of the Sonos platform is what makes it a favorite among our staff. The speakers are modular – add more if you need more room filling sound – and they easily integrate with streaming services like Spotify and smart hubs like Amazon Alexa.

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Spyderco Bug Mini Knife

The Spyderco Bug mini knife is the handy everyday carry tool that won’t weigh you down one bit. This impossibly light and small folding knife features durable stainless steel construction and boasts a sharp 1.27″ blade.

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Fifty Shades Of Chicken Cookbook

Satisfy your darkest culinary desires by reading about Miss Chicken in the Fifty Shades of Chicken cookbook. Her exploits with a wealthy, sexy and very hungry chef lead her into risque predicaments that’ll leave you feeling all hot, hungry, and bothered.

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Sweet Nessie Spoon

A tea or coffee lover will adore the Sweet Nessie spoon. The Scottish-inspired spoon peeks out over the top of her mug and won’t slip, slide, or sink in it. The base of the spoon holds the perfect amount of sugar if she likes her drink a bit sweet.

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