Geode Puzzle, $65, available at UncommonGoods If regular puzzles just aren't challenging enough for them, these nature-inspired ones exercise their brain in new and exciting ways. Long Distance Friendship Lamp, $85-$170, available at UncommonGoods Everyone is busy these days, and it's not as easy to keep up with loved ones as we all wish. A set of paired lamps, one of which lights up when the other is touched, lets them know you're still thinking of them even when you don't have time to talk. Our editor uses them to keep in touch with her parents.USA and State Serving Board, $48, available at UncommonGoods State pride and an excellent cheese and charcuterie spread go hand in hand with these beautiful bamboo boards. Bubble Wrap Calendar, $25, available at UncommonGoods We dare them to resist popping more than one bubble a day on this 2019 calendar, which measures four feet tall and also marks US holidays. Mini Flip Cup Game, $40, available at UncommonGoods Containing 20 mini cups, a game board, mesh bag, and eight flippers, this game should delight any overly competitive guest who always wants to play party games. Wood Magnetic Balance Lamp, $85, available at UncommonGoods They won't find a standard switch on this lamp. Instead, lift the bottom sphere to its partner to create light, and lower it to turn it off. Birthstone Mineral Soaps, $20, available at UncommonGoods They almost won't want to use these pretty soaps that look like birthstones. The handcrafted soaps are made with safe, vegetable-based dyes and vitamin E oil. Wedding Waltz Personalized Art, $300-$500, available at UncommonGoods Aside from playing the song over and over, another way to remember their first dance is with a sophisticated, classic print that incorporates personal details like location and dates. Make Your Own Hot Sauce Kit, $34.95, available at UncommonGoods It's easier than they think to make their own hot sauce. All the appropriate ingredients and equipment set them on the path towards artisanal condiment greatness. Subway Token Cufflinks, $170, available at UncommonGoods Though subway systems often disappoint riders with their poor infrastructure and frequent delays, they'll still love the nostalgia of these old-school tokens-turned cufflinks. Styles include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago. Vintage Mercury Dimes Earrings, $70, available at UncommonGoods These cool earrings celebrating freedom and liberty are carved out from real Liberty dimes minted between 1916 and 1945. Fruit Keg Tapping Kit, $22, available at UncommonGoods My research shows beverages that come out of a real fruit taste ten times better than those that do not. Snow Ski Wine Rack, $58, available at UncommonGoods The perfect addition to their winter cabin, this wine rack gives old skis a second life. Since different skis are used for each product, your gift will be truly unique. Butter Churner, $39, available at UncommonGoods A dab of fresh butter made with this quaint contraption brings their pancakes or toast to the next level. Unzipped Glass Zipper Bag, $16.50, available at UncommonGoods Only upon closer inspection do they realize that ordinary bag is in fact made from glass, not plastic. NYC Skyline Chess, $120, available at UncommonGoods All the NYC buildings they love, from the instantly recognizable like One World Trade and the Empire State Building to the brownstones they walk by every day, make up this novelty chess set. Vintage Vinyl Bluetooth Speaker, $225-$275, available at UncommonGoods This speaker marks the intersection of analog style and modern sound. You can request a specific album, create your own album artwork, and create a custom label for the vinyl record design. Soothing Lavender Heat Pillow, $35, available at UncommonGoods Throw this small pillow in the microwave to activate the benefits of muscle-relaxing barley and calming lavender. Burrito Socks, $15.50, available at UncommonGoods They'll instantly pick out this burrito style from their drawer of socks in the morning. Even unrolled, they're unique and interesting. Color Your Own Backpack, $50, available at UncommonGoods Creative minds will be itching to draw all over this blank bag, and now they can actually act on the urges. The paper-leather fabric absorbs permanent ink and is water-resistant. Pantone Storage Stool, $80, available at UncommonGoods This storage stool lets them appreciate the iconic Pantone system and adds a pop of color to their living room or bedroom. Orbits Eye Stones, $20, available at UncommonGoods Don't bother with an overpriced spa. When they're feeling stressed or suffering from puffy eyes, they can bring out these cooling stones at home. Ceramic Greek Coffee Cup, $12, available at UncommonGoods A symbol of NYC coffee culture, this reusable cup is an eco-friendly approach to a design that has persisted for more than 50 years. Sound-Activated Light Blocks (240-piece), $100, available at UncommonGoods There are no guides to this set of light-up, sound-activated play blocks. Be prepared for the room to light up with creativity. Custom Repurposed Quarter Guitar Picks, $30, available at UncommonGoods Coin guitar picks not only look cool but they also change the feel and sound of music playing experience. For this gift, you can choose one commemorative state quarter and one quarter minted during your choice of year. Note: May not arrive by Christmas. Baby Fortune Cookie Booties, $29, available at UncommonGoods These creative, handmade fleece booties couldn't be more adorable. Each curls into a fortune cookie when not in use and comes with its own fortune slip. Classic Boxing Bell, $80, available at UncommonGoods It's not difficult to catch someone's attention with a ring of this boxing bell. Mount it to the wall and they'll be able to signal any important event. Bards Dispense Profanity Game, $25, available at UncommonGoods It's like Cards Against Humanity, but for English nerds. There are 375 response cards that quote word-for-word from the works of William Shakespeare. BBQ Toolbox, $99, available at UncommonGoods Have a home improvement emergency? If they pick up this toolbox by mistake, they'll be sorely disappointed. But if they decide their outdoor hangout needs some BBQ, this is just the kit for them. Bike Chain Bottle Opener, $10, available at UncommonGoods A group of artisans in Oregon scour bike shops across the country to find used bicycle parts and give them a new life. The ones they can save are donated to a local non-profit group that teaches bicycle repair to children, but the ones that can't are turned into cool accessories, like this bottle opener.