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Check your list twice and buy for the out-of-the-ordinary but just-as-indispensable NYC giftees in your life
Holiday shopping in NYC can be downright enjoyable (see: Holiday markets) and sometimes overwhelming (see: department stores). But once Thanksgiving dinner is over, it's time to start checking off your holiday shopping list. You may have already scored presents for your mom, your significant other and your kid sister. But what about these out-of-the-ordinary but just-as-indispensable NYC giftees in your life? In the spirit of giving, gift these important but often overlooked New Yorkers a present they will surely appreciate this holiday.
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Their somewhat aggressive words of encouragement have kept you motivated through many a hellish, 50-minute workout, and they somehow manage to teach back-to-back classes without falling over.
Well-Kept fitness towelettes $12, staywellkept.com
Fuck Yes, You Glorious Bitch trophy, $26, bulletin.co
A friendly, respectful fellow tenant with a cute-as-hell pooch is hard to come by, so show your gratitude now before the worst happens: They say “goodbye to all that” and move to L.A.
Mood Indigo Scented Glass Candle $34.50, chapters.indigo.ca
Bark Sacré Blue! Berry Pie Dog Toy
$10, urbanoutfitters.com
This person encourages you to unapologetically rant about your ex, so repay them with a gift that says you promise to think long and hard about their words of advice—and that you won’t forget or overextend your session next time (probably).
Camera pencil sharpener $20.75, kikkerland.com
Hexagonal hourglass with gold stand $22, worldmarket.com
Protect those bacon-egg-and-cheese–perfecting hands from their corner store’s winter draughts—and why not throw in some cold-weather comfort for your favorite bodega cat, too?
Frisco Heavy Duty Faux Fur Cat Tree $40, chewy.com
Sun USB Hand Warmer $30, urbanoutfitters.com
Your barista always makes a point to remember your triple-shot oat-milk latte with one sugar, so you shouldn’t forget them (or Mother Earth) this holiday.
S’well Geode Bottle $25, swellbottle.com
FinalStraw reusable sipper $25, finalstraw.com
Ever responsible, they cut you off when you’ve had too much hooch— without judging you. And for this, you owe them. Forget that your hangover was caused by the free shots they gave you.
The Sizzler Bottle Opener & Closer $15, store.moma.org
Dish towel $10, etsy.com
They’re the sympathetic savior who always picks up the phone when you’ve lost (ahem, misplaced) your keys and never fails to fix that clog in your kitchen sink (again).
Kitchen Sink Cookie Pie $27, littleredkitchenbakeshop.com
Front-door key fob $19.50, madewell.com
Since doormen are too busy signing in your guests and collecting your packages to worry about their own, the least you could do is help to keep them warm and entertained while they seamlessly handle it all. (And don’t forget that holiday tip.)
Frogger mini arcade game $19.99, potterybarnkids.com
Heattech patterned scarf $14.90, uniqlo.com
These thoughtful tokens show your treasured troubadour just how much you appreciate their talent. You should definitely drop five bucks in their hat, but this present guarantees a shout-out during any future Grammy acceptance speeches… right?
There Are Artists Among Us T-shirt $24, whitney.org
Wireless Bluetooth karaoke handheld microphone $19.99, walmart.com
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