What are basic things that are necessary but annoying to buy? (This is for holiday gifts!!)

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What Would Caroline Cook · Answer

I got a few!: Custom gift tags from Etsy or amazon, if they like to host a warming mat, custom cocktail napkins, fun candle sticks, new blankets

Vicky · Answer

Hawkins New York Lurex Sponges: If we must wash dishes, at least make it chic. Chores but make it fashion. These metallic scrubber sponges are perfect.

Alex · Answer

Levoit air purifier: if you’re in a city, this is a must.

Sarah Cooney · Answer

36 x Pre-Cut Woven Name Labels: One of the most magical things, to me, is the simple name tape. In boarding school, we had specific pieces of clothing that were passed down throughout the generations. Each of the custodians sewed our name tape on when it was time to hand to the next generation. Imagine the power of that and gift a set of 36 to someone who loves vintage clothes as much as I do.

Hannah M. Wilde · Answer

Euroscrubby: We got one for $4.50 at our local zero waste store. It has a rough texture for scrubbing that is made from cotton coated in tree resin - plastic-free! It’s advertised as a pot scourer, but holds dish soap really well to work as a sponge. It’s been our daily dishwashing workhorse for the past year and still holds up! I’ve thrown it in the washer and dryer too when it needs a refresh. Plus, the patterns are so cute!

Megan P · Answer

2.5L stainless steel trashcan: Buying things for your home isn’t always fun until it’s so functional it makes your life better. This is also a great gift that’s available at my local Costco.

Dawson White · Answer

Oil changes: Any kind of car maintenance just really courts my frustration (irrational as it may be). My car is supposed to be a tool of efficiency! A modern marvel! It shouldn’t need, you know, love!