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The article suggests a pickleball paddle as a gift for a tennis-loving mother-in-law. Readers may not know the fascinating origin story of this sport, invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, and its explosive growth to become one of America's fastest-growing sports.
We’ve reached the grand finale of this year’s holiday gift guide extravaganza, and we’re so excited about today’s line up. Last week we put a question box out in the chat, asking you all to tell us about the trickiest person or gifting scenario on your radar this holiday season. You all delivered, hitting us with some very specific and tricky people! Luckily, Amazon has a huge network of small businesses making incredible — and incredibly niche! — items that will delight even the hardest person you’re shopping for. Supporting small businesses this holiday season, but with the convenience of Amazon. Best of both worlds!
We’ve got 15 hyper-niche gifting scenarios, matched with 15 perfect presents. Let’s do this!
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A: Does she like to exercise? If so, I’m obsessed with my Bala Bangles (and Molly confirms that lots of the 20-somethings at the yoga studio she goes to are also obsessed with Bala Bangles!). They’re comfortable, beautiful wrist or ankle weights — she can throw them on before a walk or any exercise class to get a little extra workout in, or just use them around her house.
A: You’re such a good friend!! An incredible gift would be to cook dinner for her family on her first day back to work to help ease the transition. Tell her going into the workday that you’ll be sending her home with dinner so she knows that she doesn’t have to worry about dinner that night — she will be endlessly grateful. If you want to do a little something on top of that, I cannot recommend this DAE hair styling cream and taming wand more for every postpartum woman trying to look pulled together when we have postpartum hair thinning and baby hairs sticking out everywhere.
A: OK, let’s lean into the “they enjoy drinking” bit and embrace that they’re homebodies — bring vacation vibes to them through a fun drink!! De La Calle’s Modern Mexican Sodas are SO delicious and refreshing and taste like you’re on the sunny shores of Sayulita. You could gift them a mixed variety pack plus a great bottle of tequila for when they’re in the mood for a spiked version!
A: Over the years I’ve gifted Red Clay’s Chili Crisp to each of my Southern parents
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