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Trying to find gifts for people who work from home this holiday season? You coworkers that work remotely are most likely going to be participating in your holiday gift exchange. Since they are not at the office, they need to set up a dedicated work area that helps them achieve the best work-for-home experience. We’ve compiled what we believe to be the ultimate list of work-from-home essentials. We’ve included a wide range of products from coffee makers to sit-stand desks to improve your overall health.

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Get S**t Done Motivational Poster

Finding motivation to work from home can actually be very difficult when you’re first starting out and getting into a workflow. This large 24″x36″ poster will be a daily reminder to take care of business first, then go lounge on the couch and watch your reality TV shows.

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Hydro Flask Vacuum Insulated Bottle

Ditch plastic once-and-for-all by staying hydrated with Hydro Flask vacuum insulated bottle. This BPA-free and phthalate-free stainless steel water bottle will keep beverages hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours.

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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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Perfect Posture Back Strap

Avoid back pain and long-term damage to the spine with the perfect posture back strap. This functional accessory will effortlessly help you improve your posture while also relieving lower back pain.

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Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser

This aromatherapy essential oil diffuser will keep your home smelling fresh without while also adding to the room’s decor. The diffuser offers seven distinct color options and can also function as a cool mist humidifier and a night light in addition to a diffuser.

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Vornado Space Heater

Somehow, no matter how hard you try, your work environment is going to feel cold. But with a Vornado space heater by your side, your workspace will feel all toasty and inviting.

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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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Soundproofing Door Strips

Because you probably have family members or roommates that don’t always respect that you’re on a Zoom meeting with all of your five bosses, you might want to invest in these door strips.

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Knodel Desk Pad

With a leather construction and an array of fun colors, everyone in the office is going to want the Knodel desk pad. It acts as a mousepad, a way to stay organized and keep your workspace clear, and even as a coaster for your hot coffee.

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Standing Desk Converter Tray

Sitting all day is considered a silent killer. You need to stand and ideally move, throughout the day. This electric tray will convert your desk into a sit-stand desk, so you can easily swap work positions throughout the day.

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Philips Hue Play Smart Lights

Smart lighting can be game changing, especially if you are working later on in the day. You can adjust the lighting to create all sorts of vibes, from focused to relaxing to high-energy.

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Jarvis Motorized Sit-Stand Desk

Many of our editors use the Jarvis desk, so we can personally attest to the quality of this electric adjustable height sit-stand desk. It comes with a memory preset controller, so with a push of a button you can adjust the height to your preferred setting! It comes in several sizes, and you can also swap out the wood top.

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USB C Mouse Jiggler

Even when working from home, sometimes you can’t escape the red-tape of the workplace. This USB-C mouse jiggler will ensure that even when you step away from your desk, you’ll show mouse activity so you aren’t reported as “away” or “inactive”.

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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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Shiatsu Neck And Back Massager

Knead out your knots from the comfort of home with this Shiatsu neck and back massager. It fits comfortably around the neck and comes with 8 deep-kneading massage nodes along with 3 different speeds and strength levels.

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Duex Plus Portable 2nd Monitor For Laptops

For those days you don’t want to actually work from home and instead want to work from a coffee shop, library, or maybe even outdoors – but you don’t want to lose your multi-screen productivity, this is the perfect solution!

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Keurig Mini Plus Coffee Maker

The Keurig Mini Plus coffee maker is the best way to make a quality cup of coffee for one. This single-serve pod-based coffee maker is easy to operate and comes with a removable dip tray to accommodate travel mugs up to 7-inches tall.

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A 2nd Monitor

Your productivity will skyrocket when you gain an extra monitor to your workflow. While there’s endless monitors you could choose from, we recommend Acer’s 24″ monitor, it’s nothing fancy but it’ll get the job done without costing you an arm and a leg.

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Relaxation Waterfall Fountain

Relax to the soothing sounds of water everyday with this mini waterfall fountain at your desk. It’s perfect for the co-worker who is stressing themselves everyday at work.

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HyperChiller Iced Coffee Maker

Make the perfect iced coffee in one minute flat with the HyperChiller iced coffee maker. It can hold up to 12.5-ounces and will chill hot coffee by 130+ degrees in just 60 seconds.

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Das Keyboard 4 Mechanical Keyboard

Ergonomics is important, that’s why we recommend this mechanical keyboard from Das Keyboard. This ultra premium keyboard has all of its keys perfectly laid out, every tap just feels right on your finger tips.

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Brother All-In-One Laser Printer

If you want an all-in-one printer that just flat out works and doesn’t give you constant problems, this is the printer you absolutely should buy. We use it exclusively within our office, it’s been a reliable workhorse for years.

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Under Desk Foot Rest

Ergonomics is so important when working from home. By adding this under desk foot rest to your workstation, you’ll be able to have the best spinal positioning. Your lower back will thank you!

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Eyestrain Reducing Tinted Glasses

Alleviate the stress you put on your eyes after extended periods of staring at your monitor with Gamma Ray’s blue light blocking glasses. They featured an amber tint and are anti-glare, so your eyes will feel less fatigued after a long day.

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Lemone Classic Notebook

Keep a handle on your work life the old school way with the Lemone Classic Notebook. This great wide-ruled pocket notebook features an understated hard cover and 180 high quality paper pages.

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Heated Microwaveable Booties

These heated microwaveable booties are you ticket to comfort and warmth. They’re ultra soft to the touch and can either be heated up or frozen for a deep penetrating hot or cold therapy session.

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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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Google WiFi Mesh Router

Every home office can benefit from a strong wifi signal. That’s why the Google WiFi router is an ideal device to install. You can add as many additional routers as needed, and it’ll create a mesh network, amplifying the wifi signal throughout your home so there’s no dead zones.

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Fellowes 79Ci Heavy Duty Shredder

Shred documents with ruthless efficiency by placing them inside the Fellowes 79Ci heavy-dury shredder. This office must-have is ultra quiet and will eliminate paper jams altogether!

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Lumbar Support Pillow

If you can’t get yourself a really premium office chair with built-in lumber support, your next best bet is to purchase one of these lumbar support pillows. It’ll provide instant back pain relief, and it’s breathable so you’ll stay cool and dry.

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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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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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Couchmaster Lap Desk

The Couchmaster is the Rolls Royce of lap desks. It’s perfectly designed so you can work comfortably and ergonomically from the comfort of your couch, making it a must-have accessory for anyone who works from home.

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The COMFY Blanket Sweatshirt

Win the battle against the office thermostat with COMFY! This best selling oversized sherpa blanket/hoodie will cover nearly your entire body, so you feel completely warm and cozy in your freezing office environment!

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Other White Elephant Gift Ideas

3D Spider-Man Hand Night Light

Let the friendly neighborhood web-slinger keep the night goblins away with the 3D Spider-Man hand night light. Good ol’ Petey has broken through the walls to shoot his sticky web of light at any night time monster lurking in the dark corners of the room.

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Work Would Suck Without You Coffee Mug

There’s no better way to show your favorite coworker how you feel and make them smile that with this cutesy little coffee mug. It’s microwave save and comes already wrapped for it’s gift recipient too!

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Delish: Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend

Delish delivers on the promise of its premise to help you eat like every day is the weekend. The book is packed with 275 recipes for comfort food like grown-up grilled cheese, cookie dough cheesecake, and quesadilla cake. You may never have risotto or Brussels sprouts again.

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Duex Plus Portable 2nd Monitor For Laptops

For those days you don’t want to actually work from home and instead want to work from a coffee shop, library, or maybe even outdoors – but you don’t want to lose your multi-screen productivity, this is the perfect solution!

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Pack Of Chewing Gum Lighter

Now you can secretly carry around a lighter with this deceptive lighter that looks like a pack of chewing gum. These clever pocket lighters are refillable and come in a variety of gum brand styles, with everything from Double Mint to Juicy Fruit.

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Yoga Learning Mat

Ditch the overcrowded classes and become a skilled yogi from the comfort of home using the yoga learning mat. This natural rubber mat comes with a ten-session DVD and numbered circles printed onto the surface of the mat that show proper hand and foot placement.

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Wrap Around Extension Cord

Avoid having to climb down to unplug tools by keeping the wrap around extension cord at your side. The functional design features a flexible gooseneck that allows you to wrap and bend it around just about anything so it’s always handy.

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The Big Red NO! Button

Possibly one of the most versatile office gadgets ever conceived, the NO! button will be useful in so many different workplace environments. Simply slam your hand down on it and it’ll audibly shout out “NO!”.

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Playstation 5 DualSense Controller

Gaming has evolved. Among the Playstation 5 DualSense wireless controller’s most notable characteristics are an updated aesthetic and features like haptic feedback technology for incredibly realistic sensations during gameplay.

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Cabin Porn Book

Find your inner peace by escaping the modern world around you while perusing through this Cabin Porn book. Each page transports you to an idyllic country setting where you’ll find some of the most remarkable rural homes in the whole world.

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Bacon Soap

Experience the cleansing power of your favorite artery-clogging food first hand when you begin showering with bacon soap. Made with an incredibly realistic appearance and intoxicating aroma, you’ll be tempted to take a big bite of this soap every time you shower.  

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DIY Back/Body Shaver

Avoid looking like Bigfoot when you take off your shirt in public by manscaping with this DIY back/body shaver. It features a long handle to tackle those hard-to-reach places and features patented blade cartridges designed to minimize the risk of cutting yourself.

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The Weighted Sleeping Blanket

Your man will drift off to dreamland faster than he does after a hard sesh in the sack with a weighted blanket. Scientifically proven to lower anxiety and promote a better night’s sleep, after bagging some z’s he’ll be raring to go in the morning.

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Exotic Meats Beef Jerky

Take your tastebuds for a walk on the wild side with this exotic meats beef jerky variety pack. Each delectable jerky stick comes individually packed so that you can indulge in animals like alligator, antelope, elk, ostrich, wild boar, and even kangaroo when the mood strikes.

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Tile Sport Key Finder Device

If you’re a stupid idiot who always forgets his keys, you need a Tile. This bluetooth device will let you quickly and easily find your keys (or anything you attach it to), just ring it remotely from the app and it’ll start audibly sounding so you can track it down.

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Candy Nipple Tassels

Treat your partner to a titillating session by putting on these candy nipple tassels. These colorful and completely edible tassels have a 2.75-inch diameter, measure 5-inches long, and will give a brand new meaning to sweet lovin’.

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Meater Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer

Throw out the mercury and digital thermometers, this smart one is the way of the future. For food safety and to make sure meat is cooked perfectly, put the wireless thermometer in the meat and monitor the temp from an app on your phone.

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Mini Wacky Inflatable Flailing Tube Man

For the pre-game, the party and the post-game, this guy is always ready to go. Need to celebrate and no one is around? This mini version of the popular car wash accessory will inflate and do a victory dance with you with the push of a button.

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Zoppen RFID Blocking Travel Wallet

Carry all your essentials in one convenient and secure package with this multi-purpose travel wallet from Zoppen. This 5-star rated wallet will block any unwanted RFID attacks, so it’s perfect for storing your credit cards, along with cash, passport, ticket, and more!

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Otto’s 1500°F Steak Grill

Bring steakhouse quality to your home with this German engineered specialized infrared gas grill. It’s capable of reaching temperatures of 1500 degrees Fahrenheit in just minutes, and distributes heat evenly so you’re left with a steakhouse quality slab every time.

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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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Mini Travel Clothing Steamer

Even for neat packers, it’s still hard to avoid getting wrinkles all over your clothes when you travel. This compact steamer is perfect for quickly and easily taking out all the wrinkles in your clothing.

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Mini Wooden Ballista

Assert yourself as the rightful king of the cubicle with these mini wooden ballistas. Each ballista comes ready to assemble from a laser cut wooden kit, and includes mini wood ammo pieces that are capable of being shot up to thirty feet!

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The Scout Hunting Slingshot

You don’t have to be an avid hunter to love The Scout Hunting Slingshot. This American-made slingshot features a sturdy polycarbonate construction frame that’ll stand up to heavy use along with an asymmetrical palmswell to accommodate both large and small hands.

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Labyrinth: The Board Game

Transport yourself inside your favorite fantasy movie by gathering around the table to play Labyrinth: The Board Game. You and up to four friends are tasked with guiding your character through the magnificently decorated board to rescue Toby from the goblin king.

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If You Can Read This, Bring Wine Socks

This is my life now. If you can read these socks, you are legally obligated to bring me some wine. And if you don’t… well, I’m not going to get up, I’m pretty comfy… but when I do eventually get up, you’re never going to hear the end of it!

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The Magical Makeup Eraser

Easily erase all your makeup using nothing more than a bit of water and the magical Makeup Eraser! One side of this machine washable cloth erases all your makeup – even waterproof mascara – while the other side of the cloth exfoliates your skin.

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Marino Men’s Dress Socks 12 Pack

A man will only be taken as seriously as his socks and these are seriously fun socks. Up his office attire game with a dozen socks that are comfy, colorful, and moisture-wicking.

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Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Tracker Watches

The Fitness forward dad will count steps, miles, calories and more with the Fitbit Charge 3. There are more than 15 exercise modes to fit his favorite kind of movement (including swimming) and has a functionality to track his sleep quality so he can rest as hard as he works.

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Dickhead Shirt

Ensure the person gets your not-so-subtle message loud and clear by presenting them with the dickhead shirt. The absurd yet entertaining design comes with a pair of slightly hairy testicles hanging right over the chest area.

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How To Grill Everything

Up your barbecue game with How To Grill Everything. This carnivore-approved cookbook comes packed with 1,000 recipes for everything from steak to pizza as well as useful tips and tricks on all the grilling basics so that you can perfect your craft.

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The Universal Travel Plug Adapter

Power your devices no matter where you are in the world with this universal travel plug adapter. It works in over 150 different counties, and includes 4 USB ports, a USB-C port, and 1 A/C socket, so you can charge and power multiple devices all at once.

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Premium Bamboo Cheese Board Set

Indulge in a classic romantic gesture and take your best girl on a picnic with this premium bamboo cheese board set. The set has a divot in the top to keep loose items like crackers safe from spilling and has a built-in drawer for the cheese knife set for slicing tasty cheeses. Just add wine for a great time.

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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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Bring Me Some Wine Socks

Say what’s on your mind without uttering a single word while wearing these “bring me some wine” socks. These white cotton socks provide a soft comfy fit that’ll keep your feet toasty – making this a great gift for the lazy wine lover in your life.

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Modular Pocket Knife

Carry the exact tools you need to perform the task at hand with the modular pocket knife. The pocket knife’s design allows the user to easily switch between twelve different interchangeable attachments so the right tool is always available when needed.

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Fart Gas Neutralizing Pads

Kiss the days of having to control your flatulence goodbye by using one of these fart gas neutralizing pads. They adhere discreetly to clothing and contain antimicrobial activated charcoal technology that kill the stench before innocent bystanders suffer.

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Money To Burn Fire Starters

Look like a big money baller by starting firepits, barbeques, and campfires with fat stacks of money. These clever fire starters look like rolled up dollar bills, and are a great way to show off your wealth, status, and lack of modesty to everyone.

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Cigar Holding Glass

Avoid having to put down your stogie every time you want to wet your whistle by drinking out of this cigar holding glass. This home bar must-have is ergonomically designed to securely hold your favorite cigar in place.

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Contoured Sleep Mask & Ear Plugs

Whether you’re trying to sleep on the plane or just in a new environment like a hotel room, a sleep mask and some earplugs (or earbuds) will help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. And with the contoured shape, it’ll rest comfortably on your face.

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Dad, I Wrote A Book About You Fill-In The Blanks

If dad’s not a man of many words and the apple didn’t fall far from the tree, you can still write a book about him to tell him how much you care. Dad, I Wrote a Book About You has pages on pages of prompts for you to write a heartfelt message to dad.

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Shiatsu Neck Shoulder & Back Massager

Dad will be so zoned out watching Sunday afternoon football while he’s using his Shiatsu Neck, Shoulder & Back Massager that he might let you change the channel to a different game. With heated, 3-speed rotating nodes treating his sore spots to some love, he’ll totally forget he’s not watching his favorite team.

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Essex Foosball Table

The Essex foosball table will make your humble abode a funner place for all without making it look like a college dorm. This official competition sized table is complemented by ergonomic wooden handles and steel player rods that spin and slide with ease.

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The Squeeze Bottle Bidet

Leave toilet paper behind for good and clean your nether regions in a more hygienic way with the squeeze bottle bidet. This 10-oz bottle features an ergonomic design that’ll let you easily wipe away any mess without having to get your hands dirty.

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Biting And Shocking Lie Detector Game

Ensure everyone at the party has a shockingly good time with this biting and shocking lie detector game. Simply place your hand inside and answer the question you’re asked, if you lie, your hand will either be shocked or bitten.

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Burrito Pencil Pouch

Keep your daily essentials organized and at hand by storing them inside this burrito pencil pouch. It sports a tasty looking tortilla exterior, comes with internal mesh pockets for storage, and features a functional wrap design that prevents anything from falling out.

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Chapfix Lip Balm For Men

Fight against dryness in the manliest way possible by applying a healthy helping of Chapfix lip balm for men to your chapped lips. Made with aloe, beeswax and mint, this practical limp balm even comes with an SPF 15 rating, making it a must for any outdoorsy guy.

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Giant Bath Bombs

Make your next soak more colorful and relaxing than ever by dropping in one of these giant bath bombs. Each set includes a dozen 5-ounce bombs that are handmade using all natural and organic ingredients that will smooth and moisturize your skin.

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The Universal Socket Grip

Cut down on clutter in your toolbox with the immensely versatile Universal Socket. It features heavy-duty stainless steel construction and boasts a unique design made up of 54 individually spring-actuated steel rods that will instantly conform to any shape.

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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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Caffeinated Soap

Start your morning shower with a jolt of energy by using the Shower Shock caffeinated soap bar. These soap bars are filled with 200 milligrams of caffeine, good for twelve showers that will wake you up when you’re feeling tired and groggy.

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Shade Shifter Multichrome Nail Polish

Transform your manicure’s appearance instantly by painting your nails using this shade shifter mutichrome nail polish. This unique shade changes depending on the way the light hits it, making it appear as red orange, purple, blue, cyan, and many other 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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Animatronic Baby Yoda

Make your little Star Wars fan’s dreams come true with this cute animatronic Baby Yoda. This adorable version of The Child comes with over 25 sound and motion combinations that are activated when you touch the top of its little green head.

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Monopoly for Millennials Board Game

Don’t get the crumbs from your avocado toast on the game board, you’d hate for the mice you share your studio apartment with to beat you at the game. In Monopoly for Millennials, art imitates life. You start with $100 (because you’re broke AF IRL) and make your way to themed experiences like a tarot shop and parent’s basement.

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Freezing Pilsner Beer Pint Glass

Ensure your favorite brew remains icy cold until the very last drop by chugging it from this freezing pilsner beer pint glass. It features a handy double-walled design that comes filled with a specialized freezable gel that keeps your beverage cold while you drink it.

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Toilet Bowl Coffee Mug

The toilet bowl coffee mug is without a doubt the classiest coffee mug in existence, even with the seat left up. It’s an even finer item when you use the toilet bowl coffee mug as a bowl to eat out of, and makes a great gift for people with shitty drink preferences.

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Kinetic Spring Toy

Mesmerize everyone around you with this simple yet intriguing kinetic spring toy. Part kinetic sculpture and part toy, the kinetic spring is capable of providing hours upon hours of entertainment, and comes with a small pouch so you can take it anywhere.

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Phone & Tablet Screen Cleaner

Everyone’s phone could use a little cleaning. This compact and conveniently sized cleaner will effortlessly clean and disinfect any smartphone or tablet’s screen using non-toxic ingredients that also will not harm or scratch the screen.

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Am I Overthinking This?

Am I Overthinking This? is the remarkably captivating book that examines all of life’s big questions in a creative and colorful way. It’s witty, entertaining, and will make a wonderful addition to anyone’s coffee table.

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