24 Useful Gifts You’ve Never Heard Of

Keeping a book open can be a strain on the hand, whether they’re reading in bed or sharing the story with an audience. Make it easy on them with this very clever Book Page Holder. Made from walnut and linden wood, the holder features a thumb hole and edges to keep the pages apart.

They’ll know exactly where their hands have been when they wear these innovative gloves. Designed to be worn on thumbs and index fingers, the gloves feature inbuilt LED flashlights in each digit, so the light shines directly onto whatever they are doing with their hands, such as replacing fuses in the dark.

Hands up who has spent ages in the kitchen separating basil leaves or thyme from their stems? Make it effortless with this awesome Herb Stripper. Made from stainless steel, this handy gadget has various holes in different sizes, so herbs can be passed through to remove the leaves in one action.

Frequent fliers will make full use of this ingenious Airplane Footrest, especially if they’re flying long haul. Made to fit onto the arms of the tray table, this memory foam hammock will keep legs and feet elevated, reducing stiffness and swelling of the feet, while also preventing lower back strain.

Money is a particularly useful gift to have, but why just give it when you can teach them how to make it for themselves? This invaluable guide will show teenagers how to invest in the stock market even at a young age, so they can enjoy the dividends as they get older.

Warm bread straight from the oven is one of life’s best comfort foods, but once it’s on the table it quickly cools. This blanket is specially made to keep loaves warmer for longer. The removable flaxseed pouch can be heated in the microwave and then reinserted to keep bread deliciously fresh and warm.

This is the kitchen utensil they never knew they needed! Hand crafted from cherry wood, this tool hooks onto the oven shelf and allows users to safely and smoothly pull out the shelf without risking the pain of burnt arms and fingers, and hangs in place until the shelf needs pushing back in.

If they avoid using solid soap because of the mess it can create, treat them to this unusual and beautiful self-draining soap dish. Handmade from ceramic with a stunning blueish glaze, this clever dish will sit on the edge of the bath or sink, and allow soap suds to simply drain away.

Enjoying the great outdoors with a simple picnic can be a challenge when glasses and bottles have to be juggled on laps. This clever collapsible table is fitted with a fiberglass spike that allows it to be firmly driven into the grass, while holding a bottle, two glasses, and a dish.

There’s something deliciously decadent about eating in front of the TV, but it can be a pain to hold a bowl comfortably in the hand. This set of two Couch Bowls will solve the problem. Ergonomically designed with a thumb notch and spoon rest, it leaves the other hand free for channel surfing.

This ingenious invention sits at the foot of the bed and keeps a continuous flow of air to keep you cool while you’re sleeping. No more night sweats with the Bedfan. It comes in two sizes, depending on your need. It’s made and manufactured in Texas, so buying this fan is a great way to show your patriotism while buying a unique, useful gift.

People who suffer from migraines try everything. Pain relievers, acupuncture, even botox treatments. This invention might just solve everything: it slips over the head, and small massaging nodules deliver mild electronic stimulation to acupressure points on the forehead and eyes. This gift can help anyone you know who struggles with migraines.

These cubes have to be the coolest outdoor product we’ve come across in years. They’re sixteen-inch square seats that light up. They’re 100% waterproof, hold up to three-hundred pounds of weight, and come with a remote control that allows you to switch between your choice of eight colors.

This microwave cooking bag lets you make meals in the microwave in a fraction of the time it would take in a conventional over. It cooks potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, or squash. Each bag comes with a set of instructions and is machine washable.

We all get stuck with a dying smart phone, laptop, or tablet. We might be in the car, out on the town for a night, or traveling. This portable charger puts means you never have to look for a plug, and you’re never caught without a way to make an emergency call.

This portable Wi-Fi box is 3X3 inches wide and less than half an inch thick. It give super-fast internet through a nationwide 4-G LTE network. You pay for the amount of data you need, and then it’s yours. It never expires. Small enough to throw in your bag or carry in your hand, and powerful enough to stay connected all the time.

This is a wonderful gift that can be put to use right away. It’s got two white-board pages covered with vinyl sheets. You can slip charts under the sheets, and write with erasable marker on the adjacent pages. It’s perfect for sports, education, business, or artists.

We’ve all been there. We try to fit half a dozen plastic grocery bags in one hand while we keep the other hand free for car keys or for holding a child’s hand across the parking lot. This gift is an over-size carabiner that lets you slip all your bag into one place. One padded side makes for easy, comfortable carrying.

This wooden charging stand gives you a way to juice up all of your devices in one place. It’s made of bamboo, and designed to accommodate a smartphone, smart watch, and table. No-slip silicon linings keep your devices in place while they charge.

This nifty little invention solves the age-old problem cooks face every day. What do you do with the spoon you’re using to stir the sauce or the soup? These helpful silicone clips snap onto the edge of a pot or a pan, and hold the spoon in place, so it drips right back into the food—not on the stove top, and not on the counter. Problem solved.

This amazing invention filters water through a narrow tube, right into your mouth. It’s chemical free, and won Time Magazine’s invention of the year. It’s guaranteed to remove 99% of bacteria and parasites from water, making it safe to drink. This is a perfect gift for backpackers or preppers.

This slim, flexible keyboard is made of silicone and rolls up for easy storage. It’s got a full qwerty keyboard and connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth-compatible laptop, tablet, or smart phone. It’s waterproof, battery charged, and comes in pink, black, green, or blue.

Crazy Creeks are the original champ chair. You can use them at kid’s sports games, at outdoor concerts, at backyard barbecues, or even for their original purpose—sitting around the fire on a camping trip. They’re better than stadium cushions because they have a back, which allows you to recline in leisure.

This book is for the person in your life who knows the Zombie Apocalypse is coming. It was penned by a Saturday Night Live writer as comedy, but the reviews say it’s so well-researched that it crosses the line from parody to practical. It comes with 100 line drawings, and advice on everything from killing zombies to making your home a fortress.

This gift is ideal for a college or high school student that stays pulls all-nighters on the laptop. It’s a set of five small, flexible LED lights that plug into any USB port. They can bend to any angle, and cast enough light to see the keyboard without disturbing roommates.

In this day of cyber theft, some thieves have the capability of stealing the information right off your credit or debit cards. Most of use have heard of wallets that block RFID waves to keep your information safe, but these small, card-sized sleeves are much more attractive and convenient.

This clever invention puts mini-LED lights at the working end of a screwdriver handle. The light points toward the head, keeping the screw perfectly lit no matter where you’re working. This is a great gift for the Mr. or Ms. Fix-it in your life.

This one is for the tea-lover in your life. It’s a heavy duty ceramic mug with a specially-designed compartment near the rim for loose tea leaves or a tea-bag. Pour the water through the compartment, and the tea is right there, ready to drink. The bottom is designed to sit two ways: one to steep, the other to drink.

Some of us know about this handy invention, but for those who don’t, it’s a must have. Give this gift to a friend or family member so they can have it in the trunk of their car in case of a flat-tire emergency. Fix-a-flat quickly and easily seals holes in flat tires and fills them enough to get home safely.

This lap desk has a slot designed to hold an iPad or tablet upright for easy viewing. This gift is for the person in your life who takes their tablet everywhere. It’s got a microbead cushion that will mold to their lap. They can use their tablet in bed, on the couch—anywhere they choose.

This iPhone case is far more than meets the eye. It’s a little survival kit, connected to your phone. It’s got two pens, two screwdrivers, a pair of tweezers, and even a little kickstand to prop up the phone to stream video. You can choose a model with or without knives, to make it TSA compliant if needed.

This is a great gift for the gourmet cook or foodie in your life. It’s a five piece set of silicon lids that fit over serving bowls, mixing bowls, pots, mugs, or glasses. The leak-proof suction process forms a seal over any smooth, round rimmed container between five and ten inches wide.

This gift is for the grillmaster in your life who’s can’t keep their hands away from the grill or firepit. These artisan pit gloves are fully insulated and offer protection all the way up the forearms. They’ll allow you to handle hot grill utensils and meat without getting burned.