The gifts you never knew you never wanted

There are gifts that make the recipient say, “Are you serious? You shouldn’t have!” And then there are those gifts where they just say, “...are you serious?”

For the Foodie

French Fries Candle

There are those who fry with the windows open and the exhaust fan running. And then, there are those who embrace the scent of fried food as the most delectable of any aroma. Get this candle for the special someone in your life who gravitates toward French fries.

stinkycandlecompany.com, $11.99

Banana Saver

Calling all banana fans who are terrified of packing one for lunch: say goodbye forever to smashed and bruised bananas with this handy protective and super practical case. Now you can take your favorite fruit everywhere, worry-free.

Amazon, $9.23

For the One with Foresight

Multipurpose Tool

It’s a wrench! It’s a can opener! It’s ruler! And more! For that person who likes to be prepared for any eventuality, but doesn’t like when a spade’s a spade. Or a wrench is a wrench.

Amazon, $7.99

Hands-Free Umbrella

Hands-free is everything these days, making this umbrella the perfect gift for that image-conscious, busy person in your life who needs to hold important things like grocery shopping bags or cases of seltzer, or maybe just needs to send a quick text.

Amazon, $8.99

For the Light Sleeper

Sleep Mask

Get your rest while looking your best with this sleep mask. Ideal for airplanes, or anywhere else where total strangers will be forced to sit near you in close, terrified proximity.

Amazon, $6.99

For the Kitchen Connoisseur

Chicken Herb Sachet

We all know that annoying someone who’s forever lifting pot covers to peer at the soup, as if they’ll see something other than vegetables and chicken bones. Nothing more to see here! Well, now you can change all that and possibly traumatize them for life with this handy silicone chicken. Endorsed by PETA and your local shochet.

Amazon, $8.99

Boiled Egg Cooker

Perfect for people who love penguins, hard-boiled eggs, and overly complicating simple tasks. This nifty holder keeps eggs in place in the pot while they boil, and makes for easy removal.

Amazon, $19.90

Sponge Holder

You may be the sort of balabusta who never leaves dishes in the sinks, and who tackles dirty pots with alacrity, but we bet your sponges just laze around doing nothing when you’re not looking. Well, not even a sponge should slack off. No more lying around in the sink.

Amazon, $13.00

For the Greenery Enthusiasts

Vase (with Attitude)

Sometimes you just need to say it with flowers. And sometimes the flowers just need to say something.

Amazon, $16.99

Avocado Buoy

The reason you haven’t been sprouting your avocado pits is because the pit keeps sinking to the bottom of the jar. Were it not for that unfortunate reality of physics, you’d have an entire avocado farm by now, and could retire off its profits. No more excuses.

Amazon, $11.99

For the Theatrical Soul

In the thick of a heated conversation, it can be challenging to take one’s leave with equal amounts of grace and theatrics. This practical sign eliminates that hurdle. No worries. Your relationship with your teen (and mother-in-law) can totally handle it.

Temu, $2.79

(Originally featured in Family First, Issue 923)