Your Very Own Personal Shopper

I think this depends a little on the nature of the hard time, like someone who is busy and stressed may not have time to use spa items outside daily self care, but maybe nice shampoo, lotion, or a candle are great, or GC for coffee. If they’re doing medical treatment they might be bored so puzzles, books, crafts, movies, etc might be appreciated, but they may be on a special diet so most fun snacks are out. Though in most cases hard to go wrong with snacks.

Other ideas… cozy socks, massage ball, adult coloring book, an apple or Google appstore card for games and/or movie rentals, new PJs or soft lounge wear.

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@Meowmalade , @NotCreativeName , @diapasoun & @galliver thank you for all of the suggestions! So many things I wouldn’t have thought of…I’m so excited to shop for goodies!

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I would include a really nice hand cream with a gentle but pleasant smell. This is the best one I’ve ever found! Vinotherapist™ Hydrating Nail & Hand Cream | CAUDALIE®

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Oh that looks so nice! I’ve been wanting to try some Caudalie products. Crap, I’m about to buy a lot of things for my friend and for myself :joy:

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I have this problem while Christmas shopping :rofl:

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I’m contemplating getting a robot vacuum. Just starting out the research process in preparation for Black Friday sales.

Use case: hardwood floors, one story house, kids who drag in sand and wood chips constantly. Would like to have it run while I work so that we’re not spending our evenings vacuuming. Have cleaner once a month so not expecting deep cleaning from the roomba (or other brand).

Recommendations?

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We’ve had two now (in four years, the first one just died), and they are the non name brand cheapie versions. Unless you want it to map and be smart etc. I don’t think it matters much. We just let the dude do his thing while we’re away or working and it’s amazing. We have two kids, long hair but no pets, for reference.

ETA the brand is OKP and it was $75

I got a eufy brand one, it’s the wirecutter’s budget pick I think. I’m extremely pleased with it’s cheapness, great cleaning (no sand tho), barebones functionality, and lack of internet/wifi/smart bs. It’s a few years old and still going strong.

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Mine’s an antique Roomba with no Wi-Fi but can be programmed for a schedule. Still easy to get parts and it’s ten years old. Used might be an option. Ours is the pet series and it’s pretty great at chunks and fur.

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I got a Roborock Q5+ this year (the plus means that it has a docking station canister that it empties into) based on a Wirecutter recommendation and it’s by far the best robot vacuum I’ve ever had. The app is really great as well and it has very effective mapping and I’m able to cordon off areas. It even puts out more power when it recognizes that it’s on a rug and not hardwood.

I clean the brush after every use but we have long haired cats. It picks up so much every single time!

A gift box with a care package looks a great idea. I was just browsing online and saw some really cute care packages with winter scarves and other cozy stuff like socks, notebooks, mugs, and tea. It seems like a great way to show someone you care, especially during the colder months.
Fall / Autumn Gift Box with Pashmina Scarf
Hygge Gift Box with Thick Winter Scarf
Care Package with Navy Pashmina scarf

I really liked the idea of combining a cozy scarf with cute useful items, hope they will like it.

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