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If you have a white elephant gift exchange on your calendar this season, skip the mall and buy one of these gifts for travelers that won’t break the bank. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete newbie to the annual exchange of white elephant gifts, you are bound to know that the aim of the game is to make gift-giving that extra bit fun. We think our suggestions of travel gifts below are going to be just right for those who like to hit the road or the skies with handy white elephant travel accessories in their bag. This carefully curated list is full of high-quality items that make all kinds of trips easier. From an hours-long flight to a weeks-long road trip, you’ll find everything you need to keep things running smoothly. With any of these items in your bag or suitcase, your trip will be smooth sailing.

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Cocoon Grid Organizer

Stay organized while traveling with the Cocoon GRID-IT organizer. It can hold all sorts of items, from gear and gadgets to everyday items like your sunglasses and hand sanitizer.

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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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Portable Full Body Shower Wipes

These biodegradable unscented wet wipes will ensure you can give yourself a proper shower, even when you’re traveling for an extended period of time and don’t have access to an actual shower with running water.

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Sleep Melatonin Gummies

Whether you’re in a cramped airplane seat or an unfamiliar hotel room, getting some restful sleep in a new environment can be difficult, but with some melatonin gummies you’ll be able to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

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Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle

Ensure you’re always drinking the cleanest water possible no matter where you’re traveling to with this premium 26 ounce filtering water bottle from Brita! It’s available in a variety of vibrant colors too.

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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier

Staying hydrated is essential, but having to go to the bathroom every 15 minutes isn’t. With these hydration multiplier packs, you can boost your hydration to your bloodstream with just a single bottle of water.

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Instant International Language Translator

Sure, smartphones can do translation now – but this instant international language translator requires no internet connection, and can translate conversations in almost real time!

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Packing Cubes Travel Organizer Set

Keep all of the contents of your luggage neat and tidy with packing cubes. This travel organizer set will help you keep your stuff contained – allowing you to keep your shirts in one cube, pants in another cube, makeup in another cube, travel accessories and gear in another cube, etc.

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The Portable Door Lock

When you’re staying in an Airbnb and want total assurance that no one can enter your room in the middle of the night, you can quickly install this portable door lock to any door.

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Jiobit GPS Tracker For Your Luggage

Jiobit is a ultra small and discreet real time location tracker device. It’s primarily designed as a gps for keeping track of your kids, but you can very easily stuff it into your luggage and use it to make sure your luggage never gets permanently lost!

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Airplane Footrest Hammock

Make your economy seat feel like first class with your very own footrest hammock padded with premium memory foam. Now that’s traveling smart!

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Nomatic Travel Bag/Backpack

Nomatic’s 40L travel bag should be your go-to duffel bag/travel backpack. It’s water repelling, TSA approved, fits under an airplane seat, RFID blocking, and is overflowing with clever storage compartments and nifty features that few other bags offer!

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Anker PowerCore 20100mAh Power Bank

Keep your phone and other electronic devices fully juiced up with the Anker PowerCore portable power bank. With its 20100mAh capactiy, it’s the perfect blend of extra battery without being bulky.

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Nano Pure Hand Sanitizer

It’s a sad fact, airports are filled with viruses and bacteria. That’s why you should always come prepared with hand sanitizer that can kill 99.99% of germs on contact when you’re in a pinch!

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Travel Checklist Notepad

Make sure you’ve got all your items necessary for your next trip with the “PACK THIS!” travel checklist notepad. It features an extensive list of checklist items, so you can be sure you’re fully prepared.

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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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The Armrest Extender & Divider

Claim your rightful personal space in your seat with this easily attaching armrest that both divides and extends the armrest!

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Hanging Toiletry Bag

Toiletry bags are great, but what makes them even better is the ability to hang them in your hotel bathroom and have quick and easy access to all the bag’s contents!

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Chin Supporting Travel Pillow

This extremely high rated 5-star travel pillow is lightweight, yet perfectly supports your neck, giving you an unparalleled resting position even if you’re in an ultra-tight economy seat.

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Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle

Having a compact yet capable water bottle when you’re traveling is absolutely essential. This durable, shatterproof, and leakproof 22 ounce collapsible water bottle is a must have to bring on your travels.

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Wrap Around Neck Support Pillow

The TRTL pillow is a scientifically proven travel pillow that’ll keep your head in the most optimal positional, keeping your head upright and stopping you from nodding forward. It’s constructed with ultra plush fleece, and comes in a variety of lovely colors.

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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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Over $100

Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside Luggage Set

Samsonite’s Winfield series is some of the best luggage you can ever buy. The 100% polycarbonate shell is lightweight yet extremely durable, while still being able to flex under stress and popping back after. It’s also available in a variety of vibrant colors.

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GlocalMe 4G Mobile Hotspot Device

Don’t be left without internet when you’re abroad. GlocalMe will reliably and cost effectively provide you with 4G internet in just about every major country in the world, so you can always remain connected.

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AirFly Headphone Jack Bluetooth Transmitter

It’s the future and we all have wireless earbuds, but airplanes haven’t caught up to the technology quite yet! AirFly allows you to wireless transmit audio from the plane’s TV over to your wireless earbuds, bridging the technological gap using Bluetooth.

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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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Compression Roll Up Bags

Make more space in your suitcase (or backpack) with these space saving roll up compression bags. No pump or vacuum needed, just pack it, zip, and roll – the air will then leave from the valve at the bottom!

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Catch up on some good novels with the Kindle Paperwhite. Available in either 8GB or 32GB models, this waterproof e-reader is perfect for carrying a huge volume of books, magazine, comics, and even audiobooks.

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Airplane Carry On Cocktail Kit

Make every flight a delight when you bring along the carry on cocktail kit. This decadent tin can kit includes a recipe card, a spoon, aromatic bitters, linen coaster, and cane sugar.

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The Inflatable Hoodie Travel Pillow

Step your travel game up a notch with this inflatable travel pillow that includes an attached hood. It’s perfect for long flights – just give it a few exhales to inflate, pull the hoodie over your head, throw on some ear plugs, and wake up when you’ve landed.

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4-in-1 Travel Blanket

It’s a bag, it’s a pillow, it’s a blanket! It doesn’t get any more clever than this in one compact package!

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SinkSuds Travel Laundry Detergent

Stop overpaying for expensive laundry service at your hotel. These travel size laundry detergent packs allow you to easily and quickly wash your clothes from the convenience of your hotel room’s sink or bath tub.

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Other White Elephant Gift Ideas

Passive Aggressive Notepad

By avoiding confrontation, you avoid conflict, and no one wants to have a meeting that could’ve been an email, which is exactly what a confrontation is. Leave a note instead and express your true feelings without having to say an actual word.

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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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Men’s Valet Organizer Box

Avoid misplacing your most used items by placing them inside this men’s valet organizer box. This bedroom must-have comes with a series of differently sized compartments so that you can store everything from your smartphone and keys to some spare change.

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Grow A Boyfriend

Don’t stress it if the men aren’t biting, because now you’ll easily be able to grow your very own boyfriend! Just drop this bad boy into the water and this chiseled hunk will grow to six times his original size in just seventy-two 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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Suit Pajamas

Look and feel like a million bucks every time you go to sleep by slipping into these Suit Pajamas. Made from fine silk and cotton, these comfy pajamas are the officially licensed version of the Suitjamas seen in How I Met Your Mother.

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Where The Wild Moms Are

Bring laughter into your mom’s stressed-out and hectic life with Where the Wild Moms Are. In this comical homage to Where the Wild Things Are, a tired mom finds herself floating across space and time to the joyous place where all the Wild Moms are.

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Light Up Star Pillow

Just like in Super Mario, you can now become invincible by picking up a light up star – except this one also doubles as a comfy pillow. The light up star pillow is a battery operated color changing throw pillow that is a great gift idea for sleepovers and Super Mario fans.

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Deep Exfoliation Foot Peel

Give your crusty feet a new lease on life by making them baby-smooth using this deep exfoliation foot peel. About 5 days after you place the special goo-filled booties on, dead layers of calloused skin will begin to peel off until eventually you’re left with only fresh baby skin.

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Carnivore Club Subscription Box

Man see meat, man eat meat, it’s a pretty simple concept. With the Carnivore Club box, dad will find a selection of the finest cured, spiced meats featuring complex and nuanced flavors from around the world.

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Metal Chain Wine Stand

Confuse your brain while storing your wine bottles with this clever metal chain bottle rack. The metal chain appears to be loosely hanging, but it is actually locked into it’s bottle holding position, making for an interesting wine rack for any home and a cool house warming gift.

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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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The Fart Vacuum

The FartVac sucks up and filters farts. No more holding in something as natural as breathing, now you can fart proudly and minimize the stench for those around you with the FartVac! It’s the modern invention you never knew existed, but can’t live without!

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Toy Mat And Storage Bag

Clean up the toy area when playtime is over by using the toy mat and storage bag. This ultra durable mat acts like an enormous play area while stretched out and features a durable nylon strap that allows you to easily lump the toys together into a single compact bag.

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Dual Jet Bath Spa

Instantly transform your simple tub into a five star delight using the dual jet bath spa. This attachment fits all standard tubs and features adjustable jets and nozzles to create an enthralling whirlpool experience that’ll leave you fully relaxed. 

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The Ultimate Portable Car Jump Starter

Dad was in such a rush to get home and watch the game that he forgot to turn his headlights off. With this jump starter, he doesn’t have to admit to anyone he killed his battery by asking for a jump. It’s incredibly powerful and can jump his car up to 20 times on one charge.

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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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Floral Self-Defense Kubaton Keychain

Keep an ace up your sleeve, or rather, in your purse if danger arises by toting around this floral self-defense kubaton keychain. Designed by a self-defense expert, this virtually unbreakable keychain allows you to strike your attacker with the point or use your keys as a whip.

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Machete Spatula

Slice through anything that comes your way while manning the BBQ by grilling with this machete spatula. The solid oak handle provides a secure sturdy grip while the modified blade allows you to do everything from flipping a patty to opening a cold brewski.

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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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Weightlifting Strength Band

Lift heavy without incurring shoulder pain by pumping iron with this weightlifting strength band. Apart from protecting your shoulders, it will allow you to press 10 – 15% more weight than your max while also enforcing proper technique.

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MacBook Pocket Mirror

Looking for a pocket mirror that shows your blatant obsession with Apple products? No bigger than an iPod Nano, these pocket mirrors are styled like a miniature MacBook Air – except the monitor has been replaced with a high quality reflective mirror.

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FishEye Camera Prank Gift Box

If dad is a fisherman, he might actually be excited about this gift, so you better have your phone pointed on him when he opens it. What he doesn’t know is that it’s nothing more than a hilarious gag box that houses his real gift.

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Portable Ping Pong Set

The perfect way to handle slow days at work – the portable ping pong set can work on any table, transforming it into an impromptu area for you and a buddy to knock around some balls.

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Spider Man Streetlight Lamp

Everyone’s favorite web-slinger is here to save you from the darkness in the form of this Spider-Man streetlight lamp. This marvelously designed lamp is styled like a miniature 16″ tall street light complete with a pint-size Spidey hanging from the top bar.

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White Trash Cooking Recipe Book

It’s time to embrace the exotic delicacies of white trash cooking. This incredible recipe book includes instructions for delights such as Oven-Baked Possum, Tutti’s Fancy Fruited Porkettes, and Mock-Cooter Stew.

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Portal Mirrors

Spice up your room’s decor in true gamer fashion with these mind blowing Portal mirrors. The set of oval mirrors is fitted with a custom LED rim that shines in vibrant blue and orange to create the illusion you have fully functional portals in your home.

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Shaving Blade Sharpener

The shaving blade sharpener is designed to keep those expensive shaving razors sharp so you aren’t breaking the bank just to have a smooth and clean shave. With all that saved cash, you can buy more junk from us!

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Mickey Mouse Glove Hand Corn Holders

Make mealtime more whimsical for everyone at the table with these Micky Mouse glove hand corn holders. Designed like Mickey’s iconic gloved hands, these amusing corn holders are ideal for parents with fussy eaters.

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Floafers Floating Boat Shoes

Floafers are the ultra-practical and stylish boat shoes that you need to be wearing on your next voyage. They feature a timeless design, provide 360-degrees ventilation, and are extremely buoyant, so you won’t lose them to Davie Jones’ locker if they go overboard.

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Philips Sunrise Simulating Alarm Clock

Nobody wants to wake up to a stress-inducing alarm noise. With the Philips SmartSleep light therapy alarm clock you can wake up more naturally by simulating a sunrise to gradually wake you from your slumber.

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Magic Wand TV Remote

Harry Potter fans can now control any TV with the flick of the wrist with this magic wand TV remote control! This magic wand TV remote control has 13 different gestures to do everything from turn the TV on and off to changing the volume or channel.

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One Question a Day: A Five-Year Journal

Give her a chance to reflect on months and years past to see how far she’s come with this One Question a Day Journal. The clever journal challenges her to write one line a day over the course of five years. She’ll have prompts to help her, and a fascinating slice of life to look back on.

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Innogear Aromatherapy Diffuser

Perfect for little workplace, an essential oil diffuser combined with some chamomile will help create a wonderful stress-free work environment that everyone will enjoy.

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Portable Full Body Shower Wipes

These biodegradable unscented wet wipes will ensure you can give yourself a proper shower, even when you’re traveling for an extended period of time and don’t have access to an actual shower with running water.

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TheraBox Self Care Subscription Box

Treat yourself to a spa-quality experience without leaving the comforts of home with the TheraBox Self Care subscription box. This box comes filled with top quality goodies ranging from creams and oils to organic soap bombs, lotions, and much more!

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I Love You Pillow Cases

Turn your bedroom into a more loving spot for you and your sweetie using these “I love you” pillow cases. They come decorated with a cute and simple little cartoon of a couple romantically talking to each other through a tin can telephone.

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Turkish Cotton Bath Robes

Treat dad to the ultimate in post-shower comfort with a Turkish cotton bath robe. These are 100% Turkish cotton, making them the same sort that you wear when staying at five star hotels. The robe includes pockets deep enough for snacks or cell phones.

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Pregnancy Belly Painting Kit

Paint a masterpiece on your belly while you grow a masterpiece in your belly with this pregnancy painting kit. The kit is completely safe for use and includes everything you’ll need to unleash your imagination and make your pregnant glow even stronger.

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Giant Gummy Bear

The giant gummy bear is an epic achievement in mankind’s culinary history. This massive gummy bear weighs over 4.5 pounds and has a wide variety of uses outside of its own nutritional value, making this sugary monstrosity perfect for any occasion.

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Medieval Hand Blades

Owning a pair of these medieval hand blades is the closest you’ll ever get to being born with mutant healing powers and given retractable blades in your fists. These fully functional hand blades are designed with mini skulls and sport a comfortable hand grip as well.

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Zombie Gnomes

While we all eagerly await the zombie apocalypse and all the joys it will soon bring, we can bide our time for now by imagining our friendly lawn gnomes becoming infected. These zombie garden gnomes are hand painted and make an excellent Halloween decoration.

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Gourmet PB&J Of The Month Club

What better gift for the foodie who has it all than a subscription to this gourmet PB&J of the month club? Each month, this one-of-a-kind club delivers finger-licking sandwiches filled with gourmet peanut butter and jellies from specialized boutiques from around the globe.

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Giant Inflatable Unicorn

Turn any day out on the water into a magical experience by spending it atop this giant inflatable unicorn. At eight feel long, it provides ample room for laying out and is built with a special valve that allows for easy inflation.

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The Ultimate Fashion Bible

Learn the ins and out of the multi-billion dollar fashion industry by reading the ultimate fashion bible. Fashionpedia acts as a visual dictionary that guides you through every facet of the industry – from technical terms to its fascinating history.

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7,541 Piece LEGO Millennium Falcon

Do your part to help the rebels bring order to the galaxy by building this 7,541-piece LEGO Millennium Falcon. The fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy comes to life in the form of this massive set that includes a concealed blaster cannon and a lowering boarding ramp.

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MOFT Invisible Laptop Stand

MOFT is a one of a kind ultra lightweight “invisible” laptop stand. It adheres to the bottom of any laptop and can fold up in seconds to give your laptop a more ergonomic and productive position.

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Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner

Fossilized fries and petrified pickles of fast food trips past stand no chance against this portable car vacuum. It really sucks (dry and wet messes up very well). In addition to the appliance are several attachments to reach every nook and cranny of dad’s ride, as well as a cord for the cigarette lighter for cleaning on the go.

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Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool

Ensure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way when you’re on the job or in the wild, by packing along the Leatherman Signal multi-tool. This versatile tool weighs only 7.5 ounces and comes stocked with a total of 10 tools that range from a sharp blade to a fire starter.

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Electric Callus Remover And Shaver

Keep your feet feeling baby smooth using this electric callus remover and shaver. It features a compact design that fits comfortably in your hand and comes with a head that spins more than 40 times per second for better exfoliation.

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FreshJax Handcrafted Grilling Spices

Any grillmaster knows that the key to the best product coming out of his pit is the spice he puts on the meat. With FreshJax, dad will be treated to five different spices with five fresh flavor profiles to try on his meat. Each spice mix is handcrafted, organic, and proceeds from purchase go to fight childhood hungry.

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Lace Your Face Facial Mask

Keep your skin looking young and radiant by pampering yourself using these natural stretch cotton lace facial masks. Apart from looking fabulous, they provide a combination of anti-aging hydrolyzed collagen and hyaluronic acid to improve your overall skin radiance.

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Viking Horn Cup

Down your brew in the same manner as your favorite GoT characters by drinking out of this viking horn cup. Crafted from 100% natural horn, it’s treated with a food safe lacquer to prevent spills and features a sizable handle so you can grab on tight while you chug.

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Crayola Glitter Sidewalk Chalk

Unleash your imagination unto the street and sidewalk with the crayola glitter sidewalk chalk. These sparkly crayons come in every color of the rainbow and offer an easy and fun way for kids to create amazing works of art that can be erased with a quick hose down wash.

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Secret Storage Compartment Insoles

Ensure your most valuable possessions remain safe while you’re out-and-about by stashing them inside these secret storage compartment insoles. The heel of each insole features a small built-in compartment ideal for storing small things like house keys and spare cash.

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Ultra Fast Barrel Aging Oak Bottle

Give any ordinary drink an extraordinary taste using this ultra fast barrel aging oak bottle. This unique vessel is designed to accelerate the aging process, allowing you to infuse incredible aromas into your homemade beers, cocktails, spirits, or wines.

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Tactical Coffee Mug

No soldier should be without the right gear. This tactical coffee mug is unlike any other cup on the market – the handle is an actual AR-15 handle attached by rails onto a solid block of aluminum that you can customize with an endless array of tactical attachments.

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The Plant Urinal

Thanks to The Plant Urinal now you can quit throwing away your money on expensive soils and plant nutrients! Now you’ll be able to conveniently turn your liquid gold into a nutrient-packed stream that will help your flowers grow healthier and more beautiful than ever.

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Gross Pimple Popping Toy

Forget popping bubble wrap. The hot new trend is popping some juicy pimples! Made of all natural pus, it’s truly a pimple poppers wet dream. You can even refill it with more pus for additional disgusting extraction sessions. You freak.

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Beats Studio Buds

Do your music justice by listening to it through the Beats Studio Buds. These sweat and water-resistant earbuds boast specs like superb sound quality, 8 hours of continuous listening time, an active noise-canceling mode, class 1 Bluetooth, and more!

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