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It can be hard to shop for the holidays, with all the different personalities you’re shopping for and the countless deals seemingly available online. So this year, let ShopBillboard do the hard work for you and suggest some fool-proof gifts that are sure to surprise and delight any recipient on your list.
From gifts for music fans to tech-savvy gadgets and celebrity favorites, these gift ideas are at once unique and unexpected. Take it from someone who reuses these gifting items every year — whether you’re shopping for family, friends or for a holiday get together, you can’t go wrong with wrapping one of these presents to put under the tree.
Check out out guide to easy, foolproof Christmas gifts below.
MasterClass
MasterClass Subscription
Masterclass offers a range of professional online classes that musicians of all skill levels can take advantage of. Currently, get 50% off memberships for the holidays.
AeroBand Smart Guitar
Have them jam out with this smart guitar without pissing off your neighbors.
Boy Smells Holiday Votive Candle Set
Who doesn’t love candles? Grab this 4-piece gift set featuring holiday-themed scents with salty caramel, xxmas tree, starry spice & hinoki fantôme.
Pop Chart History of Sneakers Poster
A large 24″ x 36″ print that chronologically lists 150 classic sneaker from Nike, Jordan, Reebok, Adidas and more.
Cozy Earth Bubble Cuddle Blanket
If you love the feeling of faux fur, you’ll love cuddling with this Cozy Earth Bubble Blanket. With its plush fibers and medium weight, the Bubble Cuddle makes a nice center piece and warming companion, but it’s almost out of stock in most colors.
LEGO Flower Bouquet
A beautiful bouquet of flowers that will never die out and double as art decor.
Solawave 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand for Face & Neck
Red light therapy was all the rage this year, and leading the pack was the Solawave Facial Wand, which harnesses the power of mini LED lights to help revive and rejuvenate your skin.
Bose SoundLink Micro Waterproof Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker
We love giving this Bose portable speaker as a gift, thanks to its compact size (about the diameter of a CD), its waterproof construction, and its surprisingly big sound.
Personalized Platinum & Gold LP Record
A platinum record they will never forget.
Aesop Geranium Leaf Duet Body Cleanser + Body Balm
There’s something about seeing Aesop products on someone’s bathroom counter that instantly conveys sophistication and class. This gift set gets you Aesop’s body cleanser and body balm in the brand’s fresh and earthy “Geranium Leaf” scent.
Lululemon Daily Multi-Pocket Tote Bag
What’s the point of having all those flimsy canvas tote bags around if you’re too nervous or embarrassed to use them? This year, upgrade them to this durable and stylish Lululemon tote, which features a water-resistant material that wipes down easily, plus 20L of space and tons of pockets for all your stuff.
Usher x Baccart Tumbler
We’ve got it bad for Usher’s new tilted crystal glass and so will the whiskey enthusiast in your life.
Cyy Store Karaoke Machine with 2 Wireless Microphones
In our experience, few things are as fun as a karaoke night at home with friends, and this portable system makes it easy to get singing right out of the box.
Custom Funko Pop Figure
Can’t think of a great gift? Well gift them an adorable Funko Pop version of themselves.
Gibson Guitar Care Kit
A crucial gift for any guitarists in your life.
Remarkable Paper Pro Move
Note taking never felt better or cooler then on a Remarkable tablet. For the serious note taker, this gift will offer sleek, responsive writing on a and slim enough design that it can slip in a jacket pocket.
Chia Pet x The Simpsons
Chia Pets have long been a go-to gift, and the at-home plants are as popular as ever thanks to their celebrity collaborations. This Simpsons-inspired Chia Pet always gets a good laugh at white elephant parties with its meme-able Homer in the shrubs vignette.
MLB Sundae Slugger Ceramic Ice Cream Bowl Set
Celebrate their baseball fandom with these sporty ice cream bowls.
Make Your Own Guitar Pick Punch
Now they can make a guitar pick out of anything they desire.
Guitar Center Gift Card
Not exactly sure what to get them? A gift card always works. From $25 to over $1,000, a gift card to Guitar Center is a major win for any musician.
Amarcado Ceramic Match Holder (Set of Two)
What’s a candle without a match to light a flame? This ceramic match holder lets you literally strike a match thanks to its side stripe. The jars double as chic table decor, and we love the handmade look and feel.
Hypervolt 2 Pro
Beat those muscles into submission with the Hypervolt massage gun. If he’s into working out, have your man warming up faster and recover like a pro with an impressive deep tissue massage.
Valdivia Retro Vinyl Record Coasters
These vinyl-inspired coasters are great for music fans and decor aficionados alike. This set gets you six coasters that all feature a different “album” cover and title. What we like: the coasters stash away and stack easily on a turntable-inspired tray when not in use.
Steele Permanent Style Bag Caddie
Doing laundry isn’t the most attractive hobby, but when you get to wheel around this stylish caddie, he’ll have his (and your) laundry done and folded in no time. The caddie is also customizable with different canvas and rim colors for a more personalized look.
Brass Monkey Irrelevant Celebrity Trivia
Prefer pop culture in general? We love playing this “Irrelevant Celebrity Trivia” game, which offers random facts and questions about famous stars across music, movies and television. This boxed set includes 200 trivia cards themed around celebrities and their quirks. Choose from three different ways to play.
