Whether it is a birthday, a holiday, or one of those “just because you care” moments, cool gifts are fun to give and fun to receive. You don’t want to get your friend another boring present she has seen a million times. No, you want to get her something new and exciting. This list is full of unique and special gifts that will dazzle and surprise the lucky person on the receiving end. And the beautiful thing is they don’t have to know that you mined some awesome list online. Let them believe it was their idea, and they’ll think you’re as cool as the gift you gave them.

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50 Awesome and Cool Gifts for any Occasion

Air conditioning, Miles Davis, a good glass of lemonade, planetariums, and mint candies – what do they have in common? That’s right: They’re all cool!

Well, add these 50 present ideas to the collection, too, because these items are the coolest cats in the gift-giving alley. From sweet tech to trendy innovations to those things that you’d never heard of before but now realize you can hardly live without, these are gifts that are sure to impress, surprise, and delight.

One winning feature of what you’ll find below is that there is something for everyone, both in terms of who’s giving and who’s receiving. Whether you are buying for a young kid, a teenager, or an adult, you’re bound to find items that cater to that population. You’ll see that the prices vary quite widely, too, so the list can accommodate a broad range of budgets.

The common denominator across age, style, taste, gender, and budget, though, is that just above frosty descriptor: cool. Do watch out, though: Many a careless shopper when perusing a list of such appealing gifts has fallen snare to giver-receiver confusion. You may intend to buy for your mom or nephew or bestie and find yourself ordering two copies: one for them and one for you. Don’t worry. We won’t tell.