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What do you get your friend who’s obsessed with cooking? What about the one who just became a dog mom? Or the one who’s always entertaining? No matter who you’re shopping for, we’ve rounded up some of the best birthday gift ideas. These presents are great on their own, or as part of a care package or gift basket. And, whatever you do, don’t forget the birthday cake!

A Dutch oven is one of those birthday gift ideas that every home cook needs—and you don’t have to spend hundreds on a fancy one. This Lodge Dutch oven is our experts’ top budget pick, thanks to its durability and versatility. Bonus: It comes in a rainbow of pretty colors.

Help them craft the charcuterie board of their Pinterest dreams with this elegant acacia wood and marble cheese board. You can have it monogrammed with their initials or personalized with their last name for an added touch. For an even better surprise? Make them a birthday board!

Eating better doesn’t have to mean chicken and broccoli on repeat. There are tons of healthy smoothie recipes packed with good-for-you fruits, fats and even veggies. This portable blender makes it easy to drink said smoothies, so it’s makes for a useful birthday gift idea. All you have to do is add the ingredients and push a button, and you’re out the door—no extra dishes required.

If your friend’s ideal Friday night looks like sweatpants and popcorn on the couch watching Yellowstone reruns, they’ll love adding these classic Ugg slippers to their night-in uniform. Equal parts cozy and chic, they’re a hit with Amazon shoppers, raking in more than 15,000 five-star reviews.

There are meat thermometers and then there are smart meat thermometers, like the Meater. With Bluetooth connectivity and a 165-foot range (so you don’t even have to be standing near the grill while you cook), it makes finding the right temperature for your steaks, chicken and everything else a breeze. It’s one of our favorite birthday gifts for him!

Step one: Whip up a healthy on-the-go breakfast. Step two: Roll out this Lululemon workout mat and get your blood pumping. With a non-slip texture and thick foam, it’s as good for a laidback yoga flow as it is for a sweat-inducing HIIT workout.

DIY cooking kits are all the rage this year—and for good reason. This sushi-making kit gives your foodie friend everything they need to make fresh rolls at home. All they need to add is their favorite fillings. We bet the sushi would go great with one of these Japanese recipes you can make at home.

One of the best gifts for gardeners of 2023 is this bulb of the month club from Harry & David. As the name suggests, every month they’ll get a set of pre-planted bulbs, including lilies, amaryllis and tulips, delivered right to their doorstep. It’s one of the best gift of the month clubs!

Sure, you could head to your neighborhood bar and order a drink, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, mix up your own at home with this DIY whiskey cocktail-making kit. It has everything you need to create a delicious whiskey drink, like different types of oak, herbs and botanicals. Talk about a fun birthday gift idea!

If they’re a firm believer that brunch is the most important meal of the day, they’ll love this adorable mini waffle maker. With more than 181,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, it’s a popular pick among shoppers. They can use it to whip up one of these droolworthy waffle recipes come Sunday morning. Hello, brunch birthday party! (Just don’t forget these genius adult party favors.)

Every pet parent wants that spot-on gift for their pup, but what do they want? Enter this custom pet pillow, which has nearly 7,000 glowing reviews. It comes in a range of sizes and turns a picture of your giftee’s pooch into a cuddly pillow for the couch. They’ll never get rid of this birthday gift idea.

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Lukewarm coffee will be a thing of the past with the Ember smart mug. Brew up one of these copycat coffee shop drinks, then keep it piping hot all morning (and afternoon) long with the temperature control technology you can monitor from your phone. Read our Ember mug review for the full scoop.

It may sound cheesy, but reusable silicone bags are a gift that keeps on giving. Your giftee can use these Stasher bags over and over (and over) to store everything from snacks to leftovers to, yes, even soups and liquids. Made of durable silicone, they’re dishwasher-, freezer- and microwave-safe.

Looking for the best birthday gifts for her? If she fancies herself a modern day Julia Child (or just envies the closet of her favorite style blogger), snag her one of these gorgeous Anthropologie aprons. They come in a variety of whimsical floral prints, and are as fashionable as they are functional.

Maybe they’re loyal to their favorite rosé brand or maybe they like to branch out with a wine subscription box. Regardless, if a glass of vino is their go-to drink, gift them an insulated Corkcicle tumbler. Available in all different colors and designs, it’s made with stainless steel to keep their wine cool for hours on end.

Traveling is all fun and games until you’re in a crowded airport with a dying phone and no available outlet in sight. That’s where this Calpak portable charger comes in handy. It doubles as a luggage tag, so it’s always accessible, and contains a powerful USB charging port.

Upgrade their baking utensil arsenal with this elegant marble rolling pin. Not only does it have ergonomic handles to make it more comfortable, it looks stunning sitting in its wooden stand on display. Time for them to start working their way through these baking bucket list recipes…

Meetings, Zoom calls, deadlines, oh my! Help them keep their busy schedule organized with this pretty planner from Rifle Paper Co. Available in two of the brand’s famous floral prints, it offers both weekly and monthly views, along with sections for notes, celebrations, contacts and more.

When it comes to gifts for the craft lover in your life, the Cricut Explore 3 is at the top of the list. The cult-favorite machine allows you to create custom designs for anything and everything—perfect for that friend who dreams of starting their own Etsy shop of monogrammed tumblers one day.

Whether they’re cracking open the latest Colleen Hoover novel or rereading the entire Harry Potter series, they can find it all—and thousands of other titles—on the Kindle Paperwhite. With varying levels of illumination and a glare-free screen, your book-loving friend can read anytime, anywhere.

Whether it’s one of grandma’s favorite dishes or that one secret family recipe that’s been passed down for generations, preserve it (and display it) with this custom cutting board. You can have the recipe engraved in the original owner’s handwriting for an extra special present. This is gift that’s mom-approved.

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