DIY cheese-making kit. Holmes says this kit is perfect for the cheese lover and DIY enthusiast, who can use it to make mozzarella, ricotta, goat cheese, and other varieties at home. ($26-30)
Caviar manicure kit. This is a unique twist on nail polish, says Holmes. Apply a base coat and put the pearlescent beads on top to give them a 3-D caviar texture. ($25)
Peas-in-a-pod necklace. This accessory is a modern take on the engraved necklaces parents wear to feel close to their kids, says Roberts. It's also humanitarian: The company donates a portion of the profits to the charity of the recipient's choice. ($37)
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For Kids:
Terrarium. With this gift, your recipient can create a miniature world inside a glass container. The moss seeds take about seven days to grow, which results in a "mini, mossy world that's a nice, green accent to your home," Holmes says. ($38)
Appcessories. Holmes likes these products because they enable kids to turn their iPhones into interactive games. AppFishing comes with an adjustable reel that detaches for left- and right-handed players, and makes the free Appfinity World Fishing Challenge an interactive adventure. The AppFinity App Blaster is a gun kids can take laser-tagging with their friends. ($15 and $21, respectively)
Blingles Bling Studio. Holmes calls this the "bedazzler every teenage girl needs." It comes with more than 300 stones and tools tweens can use to add sparkle to their electronics, clothing, and anything else that calls for some glitter. ($30)
Modify watches. Roberts says she likes this gift because the recipient gets several watches in one. The watches detach, enabling the wearer to move faces from one strap to another. They're also waterproof. (starts at $40)
Custom stuffed animal. Roberts says young kids will love these fluffy stuffed animals, which can be customized with the child's name or artwork embroidered on the front. ($20 to $40)
Pop phone handset. Retro-inspired gadgets, like this old-school handset that plugs into your cell phone, are a big trend this year, according to Roberts. ($35)
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