{"id":71046,"date":"2018-11-28T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T19:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/?p=71046"},"modified":"2020-05-01T16:36:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T20:36:55","slug":"practical-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.com\/blog\/2018\/practical-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Fun & Practical Gifts
They\u2019ll Actually Use"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ah, we\u2019ve made it to the trickiest friends on your gift list: the practical pals\u2014you know the ones\u2014who prefer presents with a purpose<\/em>. We\u2019re talking utility all the way here; no gag gifts or frivolous finds need apply. Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got plenty of useful, thoughtful pieces for all those efficiency-loving recipients.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0A charging base that doubles as desktop decoration.<\/h2>\n

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Handcrafted from canary wood, this artful phone accessory should never be stashed away in a drawer.<\/p>\n

Wireless Lightning Charging Base – $48<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0A genius kitchen tool (that also looks really cool).<\/h2>\n

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Use the rippled handle on this hook to pull out the oven rack sans bulky mitts.<\/p>\n

Wooden Oven Rack Pull – $18<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0An organized way to travel with tech.<\/h2>\n

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Let USBs, earbuds, and other little knickknacks live in perfect, untangled harmony.<\/p>\n

Travel Cord Roll – $20<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0A dual-use dream pen for avid readers (or writers).<\/h2>\n

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Read, take notes, and save a page all at once\u2014this handy pen folds flat into a bookmark.<\/p>\n

Bookmark Pen – $30<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0A coat rack that stays out of the way when not in use.<\/h2>\n

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The beech wood slats pull down when you need \u2019em, and flip back into place when you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Flip Rack – $75<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0A smart way to store every farmer\u2019s market haul.<\/h2>\n

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Almost-ripe fruit goes underneath and ready-to-go stuff hangs out on top.<\/p>\n

Just Ripe Fruit Bowl – $65<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0The ideal hanging bar for holding cocktail-making accoutrements.<\/h2>\n

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Close it up to keep everything hidden away, or leave it open to keep favorite spirits and tools on display.<\/p>\n

Hanging Cocktail Bar – $118<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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8. A stylish composter.<\/h2>\n

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Add food scraps, soil mix, and worms to this odorless, modern-looking vessel and get ready for primo plant food.<\/p>\n

Living Composter – $199<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0A scarf for sweet outfits (and sweeter dreams).<\/h2>\n

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An inflatable neck pillow hides inside this warm, oversized scarf\u2014a must for frequent fliers.<\/p>\n

Convertible Travel Pillow Infinity Scarf – $35<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0A compact set of tools that they can take everywhere.<\/h2>\n

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Is your practical pal also an avid problem solver? They\u2019ll love this day-saving mini tool set.<\/p>\n

Fix it Kit – $30<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0The key to keeping avocados nice and green.<\/h2>\n

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When you don\u2019t want to eat the whole thing all in one go, save half for later in a silicone embrace.<\/p>\n

Avocado Huggers – $7.95<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0An inflatable light source that\u2019ll stay bright for 12 hours.<\/h2>\n

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Perfect for camping, stashing in a glove box, or keeping in an emergency kit.<\/p>\n

SolarPuff Collapsible Light – $30<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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13.\u00a0An attractive addition to any dish-washing routine.<\/h2>\n

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Store that sudsy sponge in this holder, handcrafted from stone, aluminum, and granite.<\/p>\n

Sea Stone Splash Sponge Holder – $24<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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13. A sure-thing for at-home ice cream sundaes.<\/h2>\n

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Having to wait for ice cream to soften is a crime. Save your pal with this smart scoop, which transfers the heat from their hand to encourage effortless scooping.<\/p>\n

Heat Conducting Scoop – $19.99<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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14. A charming toilet paper storage solution. (Yep, you read that right.)<\/h2>\n

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The rolls form a little cloud, right on the wall. In the forecast: lots of compliments from their future house guests.<\/p>\n

Cloudy Day Toilet Paper Storage – $115-140<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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15. A device that frees smartphones from germs with just a few zaps.<\/h2>\n

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It\u2019s all thanks to the power of ultraviolet lights.<\/p>\n

PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer – $59.95<\/a> Buy Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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See more gift ideas\u00a0\u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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