Funny Panty Gift From Big Sister

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Sisters, just like wives and girlfriends, run the gamut. You may have a kid sister or a sister with a newborn or a sister who's a cat lady. Or maybe you have more than one sister to buy for (who will almost definitely be comparing gifts). To help narrow your options, we rounded up a bunch of stuff we've written about before, along with a handful of new things that would make great gifts for any type of sister, whether she's a blowout fanatic, a workout fanatic, or a travel fanatic. While all 55 gifts on the list are available from Amazon, we've found some elsewhere, too, for those who like to shop around.

These color-changing lights can be controlled via an app so she can customize the brightness, color, and blinking speed to suit her mood.

If she doesn't yet have one, a dedicated workspace is essential, even if it's set up on her dining room table. This ultrathin pad will convert any surface into a functional desk. What's more, it can be easily tossed into a bag should she ever need to work somewhere else (or when she goes back to her office).

Maybe her apartment is too small for a dining (or other) table that can be used as a desk, or maybe she just prefers the comfort of clacking away on her mattress. Either way, this nice-looking lap desk that tops our list of the best-reviewed ones on Amazon will help make her bed feel more like a professional workspace.

A hybrid passport holder and wallet that comes in a slew of colors.

This Instagram-famous mask is a favorite of Strategist beauty writer Rio Viera-Newton. "Put simply," she says, "this mask seems to make my skin really, really happy."

This sleek ceramic bowl will make her leftovers look way better than whatever she's currently packing them in.

Writer and actress Lauren Adams found these "puffer jackets for your feet" at Akomeya (a Goop-approved store in the Chao neighborhood of Tokyo) and told us she has barely taken them off since.

A cooler she can sling on her back and take to the shore — or to the park or tailgate.

Help her correct it with this back support that wraps around her office chair. It's not the most glamorous gift, but her back will thank you.

She may not even realize how uptight she was feeling until she puts this massager to use. It has been wildly popular among Strategist readers for the way its heat and kneading power relieve tension, and may be the closest you'll come to buying your sister her own personal masseuse.

With this blow-dryer brush from Drybar, she can bring the salon — and salon-quality results — home while saving some money in the long run.

Celebrities and everyday sweets lovers alike rave about SmartSweets, the better-for-you candy that's made with less sugar and simpler ingredients than its mainstream counterparts. Hasan Minhaj says that while these candies aren't exactly the same, "the fact that they made these close to the real thing is impressive." Consider these a healthier way to your sister's heart.

A collection of status chocolate bars to last her until the end of the year (maybe).

Give her this convincing dupe for the sun hat Bieber has been spotted in — but can only be acquired with a pricey reservation at the Amangiri resort (or if you call the front desk).

According to one flight attendant we spoke with, a quick spritz of any one of these sprays is very calming.

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Drag queen Farrah Moan turns any friends of hers who say they hate sunscreen on to this one from Supergoop! "It's mattifying, completely invisible, and easy on the eyes. There is no better option for anyone who doesn't like to wear sunscreen," she says.

Many celebrities have recommended this massage gun, including choreographer Laurieann Gibson, who promises it will help your sis live her best (less sore) life.

If she's always talking about exercising but can never bring herself to go to a class or the gym, this weighted hula hoop might be more her speed. We heard about it when surveying teens about the stuff they buy: "I like it because it's not an intense workout — it's more relaxed," a teen named Ava told us. "I watch TV while I do it sometimes."

Help her protect her natural curls and coils with this satin-lined cap that's nice enough to wear for a Zoom meeting.

Bose's SoundLink Speaker is a favorite among Strategist writers and editors for being portable enough to take on the go and powerful enough to fill an apartment.

A classic pair of Docs you'll likely want to steal for yourself.

Since she can't be trusted with really nice earrings, get her this inexpensive set instead that looks like it costs much more than $13.

Dermatologists say this oil is not only good for preventing new stretch marks but also for healing old ones.

This sleek-looking machine can steam, cook, and blend homemade purées for your new niece or nephew.

It would be particularly thoughtful if her beloved pup is a mutt.

A mug made specifically for lefties, with an indentation (meant to warm your fingers) instead of a handle.

All this herbaceous, nonalcoholic spirit needs is a splash of club (or mixer of her choosing).

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Kept on her stovetop, this punchy yellow tea kettle will help wake her up before she even has her first sip.

This book — which has been lauded by both President Obama and former New York Magazine literary critic Molly Young — is a field guide to the sweet art of doing nothing.

Tonne Goodman, Vogue's former fashion director, initially found these tear-off cocktail napkins in Paris and says are "the simplest solution to the tedious task of serving hors d'oeuvres."

Rainbow washi tape for all her crafting and decorating needs.

According to writer Dan Dubno, this multitool won't wreck her manicure.

PopSockets are capitalism's gift to those with small hands and slippery fingers and have saved many a phone from a cracked screen. Plus — they're cute and celebrity recommended.

She won't have to look at her phone as much with this cute little alarm clock on her desk or nightstand.

Kimora Lee Simmons told us she got her daughters Ming and Aoki hooked on this chile paste that "packs heat and pairs well with almost anything." Perhaps she'll convert your sister, too?

Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski told us that this salt is "freaking delicious."

Strategist contributing editor Jessica Silvester calls this no-stir tahini her favorite snack of choice. "It's like eating a nutty melted ice cream," she says, noting that its consistency is particularly silky and that it can be eaten straight out of the jar.

This heated mug will keep her coffee hot from breakfast all the way through school drop-offs.

Some fancy, made-in-Portugal soaps to add a special touch to her nighttime bath after putting the kids to bed.

A crowd-pleasing board game that will keep her house guests entertained all summer long.

Sure, she may already own a normal grill, but with this nifty set, her cookout game can be just as strong while she's camping. Take it from Catskills resident Alan Cumming: "You can do so many things at once with all these hanging things. Just the other day, I grilled vegan burgers on this plate thing that sits right over the flames. I had a Dutch oven full of water boiling potatoes over the fire. I had baked beans heating up in a pan and two corn on the cobs in their skin over the fire. This was all at once," he told us.

She'll appreciate that these nice-looking Louise Fili–designed note cards are blank, so she can personalize her sentiments.

A chicer alternative to the raggedy totes she lugs around now.

If she's already got a reusable tote, then maybe she's ready for these Ziploc replacements from Stasher that Marais USA founder Haley Boyd — and lots of other people — swear by.

Tie-dye socks feel appropriately camper-core when peeking out from a pair of Crocs.

[Editor's note: Purchase these at Maggie's Organics and select expedited shipping to ensure they arrive by Christmas.]

Just because she doesn't have the patience, doesn't mean she won't want a good-tasting cup. This powder instant coffee from Joe Coffee's is a favorite of our writer Chloe Anello, who has tried more than two dozen instant coffees and says this one is particularly good served black. All your sister needs to do is stir.

We talked to actual baristas who said you can't go wrong with this easy-to-use coffee grinder.

Recommended by celebrities and therapists alike, this journal gives you daily prompts that takes only five minutes to complete every morning and night. Life coach Jay Shetty promises it is less daunting than opening up to a blank page you might "feel pressured to fill," making it perfect for beginner journalers.

We can't imagine she'd turn down new pages to fill. This handsome Moleskin notebook can be purchased with blank, dotted, or ruled pages, so there should be a style that works for her process, including bullet journaling. Plus, it comes in lots of pleasing colors to boot.

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As our former senior editor Anthony Rotunno wrote, large, lifelike stuffed animals can of course be "décor in nurseries and kids' rooms, but also spaces for grown-ups with more whimsical taste." If your sister is always bringing up fond memories of her childhood bedroom, surprising her with this 53-inch giraffe would be a thoughtful way to delight her inner kid-at-heart.

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