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27 Unique Gift Ideas From Uncommon Goods To Send To Someone Celebrating A Fall Birthday

Because someone who blew in on a blustery, fall wind deserves an ~uncommonly~ awesome birthday gift.

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by Ashley Schumacher BuzzFeed Contributor

I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for over two years with an emphasis on home goods, parenting items and toys, beauty products, and anything that can make your day-to-day life run a little smoother.

1. Anemotional support carb squishy because they should totally be able to eat their fave fall and squish it around on their desk, too. (Let's just hope they don't get their pastries confused and make a mess.) 

Uncommon Goods

Price: $16+ (available in two styles)

2. Or afidget maze lap blanket for giving them warmth and something to do with their hands while they're catching up on all their fave fall shows. Fear not: It's this cool *and* machine washable. 

Uncommon Goods

Price: $34 (available in two colors)

3. A cozy fall watercolor set so they can paint their way through sweater weather with a watercolor designed for cozy creativity as the sun begins to set earlier and earlier.

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The kit includes 12 curated watercolor paints in autumn tones and a 15-page watercolor coloring book with lightly printed fall-themed illustrations. Also includes water brush pen, sponge, swatch sheet, four extra test sheets, and QR guide access.

Price: $30

4. An adorable weighted emotional-support sloth because whether they're 5 or 105, they're gonna love the feeling of snuggling up with this comforting, hefty little guy as the temps drop. Plus, his 4.5 pounds of inner nontoxic glass beads are removable, so he can be machine-washed!

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Promising reviews: "Got this for a family member who now uses it every night. People in my family now think higher of me because of this purchase." —Jack

"My daughter and I both love our sloth Hugimal. She uses it for comfort during bedtime, and I use it while relaxing on the couch. It's great that our Hugimal is soothing for all ages, adults, and kids, and everyone in our family uses and benefits from it. The quality of the plush and the fact that it is machine washable make it worth every penny." —Lauren

Price: $68 (also available as a puppy and koala)

5. A Book Nook reading valet to hold their spot in their latest Big Fall Blockbuster read, along with their mug of pumpkin tea, glasses, and phone. Everyone needs a book butler, and they'll love you forever for bringing one into their life!

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Promising review: "This was a holiday gift to myself, and I love it. It's so pretty, and the details are cute, like the words inscribed on the front and back. It has been occupied by my book and tea basically since it arrived. I always know where my book is sitting, and I don't have to go hunt for a bookmark anymore. I'm not sure if being pressed open constantly is good for the book, but I didn't notice any issues with my very large, very heavy fantasy novel that spent a few weeks there. Highly recommend it!" —The Avid Reader

Price: $50+ (also available in an interactive version with a built-in QR code that delivers daily literary quotes)

6. An interactive trivia mug so they can start their day with a dose of fall-flavored java *and* knowledge. Scan the QR code with their phone, and they can take on the question of the day from topics like sports, entertainment, history, art, and more! (Just be prepared for them to be a BEAST at your next trivia night.)

Uncommon Goods

Price: $30 (also available in movie trivia, daily horoscope, and more designs)

7. And a no-pressure reading journal for keeping track of the books they want to read before their *next* birthday in the chillest way possible. Because reading ought to be a JOY, not a stressful competition.

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Promising review: "Is exactly what I expected, and it provides thoughtful essays alongside the reading journal to help you dive into your experience as a reader." —Dakota

Price: $20

8. A soapstone animal carving kit for the aspiring Ron Swansons in your life who want to try their hand at some truly cool (and uncommon!) DIY. It'll be especially perfect on those cool don't-wanna-leave-the-house nights. Recommended for crafters of all ages, so long as they can hold up at least eight fingers when you ask their age.

Uncommon Goods

Each kit comes with everything needed to create a soapstone sculpture, including a pre-cut stone, a kid-safe carving file, sandpaper, polishing wax, and a buffing cloth. Features a simple five-step guide to make carving fun and accessible for beginners.

Price: $32 (available as a bear or a turtle)

9. A tiny tarot deck necklace that you don't need the gift of divination to know they'll love. If they have Polly Pocket in their childhood lore and/or are tarot-curious, this gift will work like a charm. *And* fall is the perfect time of year to embrace change, intuition, and harvest moon vibes, so it's a seasonally appropriate gift, too.

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Promising review: "This is such a beautiful little treasure! It's much smaller than expected, like maybe an inch tall, but its details are fine, beautiful, and quality-crafted. The tarot cards are an exact replica of the original, traditional set and are so special. It's truly the perfect gift for anyone who loves a unique, beautiful jewelry piece." —Buddha Bliss

Price: $60

10. A personalized mixtape pillow so they can cozy up with something just as unique as their fall playlist.

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BONUS POINTS if they love Over the Garden Wall in their comfort-fall-watch lineup, which features a cassette mixtape that says, "For Sara," on it. You're welcome.

Promising reviews: "Great size for a couch and soft and comfortable to nap on. Looks exactly like the images. I will definitely order from this artist again and recommend this to everyone." —Courtney C

"It's perfect for a gift for a loved one. Good to display." —Tarheel

Price: $65

11. A microwave-friendly three-minute apple baker to get them from "freshly picked apples from the orchard" to "gooey and warm homemade baked apples" in less time than it takes to find their apple corer.

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Promising reviews: "Absolutely love this little dish for preparing a single baked apple. So easy and so quick — about five minutes at the most. Also found that it is a quick way to just slice some apples and bake them." —Liz

"A great, unique gift. The ceramic apple baker works great! My husband travels two weeks out of the month and enjoys baked apples. This is small enough to travel with and easy for him to bake a warm dessert. I highly recommend." —Chris from SoCal

Price: $30

12. A couch caddy if they're constantly searching in the couch cushions for the remote or spilling their beverage. Who needs a side table when you can give them the gift of everything right beside their elbow for football season and beyond?

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Promising review: "I love the design of this. It looks great, seems to be made well, and it works perfectly. When I first ordered this, I wasn't sure how well it would stay on the arm of the couch, but the nonslip material is so good that you can't just slide it on the armrest; you actually need to lift it to move it. Works great, looks great, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who (like me) doesn't have room for a side table." —Dan the man

Price: $49

13. A handmade acoustic phone-speaker amplifying frog as quirky as it is useful. They'll adore having a little friend to hang out with on the shelf who can do them a solid by helping blast their fave good vibes, falling-leaves playlist.

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Promising review: "I bought this for my son, but I love it so much, I am going to need one, too. The glaze is so pretty, and the design is so cute. You can tell up close that it is handmade with love and not mass-produced. Exactly the unique gift I was looking for, and yes, it does amplify and direct the sound well. :) I love it!" —undergawd

Price: $55

14. A cast-iron garlic roaster I'm literally salivating over just looking at because I can smell how much the foodie in your life will love this gift. Fall is peak grilling season, so be sure they've got plenty of cozy garlic to go along with their best dishes.

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Promising reviews: "This garlic roaster is made so well! The quality is great! My husband loves to smoke food, and this is a great addition to his collection!" —Dani

"Great gift for the chef in your life!! So functional and has so many uses." —Erica

Price: $35

15. A set of guide birds so the lover of whimsy can get the most bird for your gift-giving buck. With a hand-painted bird for each day of the week and an accompanying key to explain their meanings, this is another crowd-pleasing gift you'll want on hand for any fall-birthday humans in your life.

Uncommon Goods

Each colorful bird corresponds to an inspirational word, like joy, courage, and generosity, and is meant to provide positive guidance for your days.

Promising reviews: "These are adorable! My wife loves them. They're well made and meaningful. I'm really pleased with them. Thank you." —smith1510

"Exactly what I was hoping — gave to my mom for Mother's Day. She loves them so much that she even travels with them. Very cute and colorful. Seemed sturdy when I held them out of the box, too. Great gift for the person who has everything!" —Michelle in MI

Price: $54

16. A compact swivel cheese board for their famous get-togethers and charcuterie boards. There's even a knife set and a little home for them inside the board. (A PERFECT gift for the always-host of your friend group or fam!)

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The knife set includes a stainless-steel all-purpose cheese knife and cheese fork. The large version also includes a flat cheese knife.

Promising reviews: "When I took this board out of the box, it was folded into a small triangle. When I opened it up, it became a fabulous board on which to display cheeses, crackers, fruit, spreads, and more. A great gift for anyone who likes to entertain but may not have the space to store large platters!" —Foodie 54

"Second time gifting this to a friend and it was a hit again. It's great for your wine lover or the one who's always hosting a party. Especially love that it is compact to store and for travel, yet makes a lovely display with utensils included." —Best Gifter

Price: $45+ (available in two sizes and a personalized version)

17. A wooden-flower bouquet-building kit for craft enthusiasts and newbies alike who would appreciate a truly everlasting bouquet, no matter *how* cold it is outside.

Uncommon Goods

Promising review: "I gave this to my mom as a gift. It is so sweet and enjoyable to put together: Harder to figure out than expected, but she got it. It was joyful to give a gift that was an activity, and then can be put it in a small vase. She is enjoying seeing it daily. I love to find surprising, fun gifts at Uncommon Goods!" —CNF123

Price: $40

18. A pair of wooden long-distance friendship lamps for the fam and besties separated by miles but not by the desire to lovingly pester from afar. If you wish you could go into their rooms and flick the lights on and off just to show your love, this is the perfect gift for them and you.

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Keep one for yourself, and give the other to your long-distance friend/family member/partner. Every time one of you taps the lamp, the other one lights up, too! It can even be used with groups, as you can assign different colors so each person gets their own special hue!

Promising reviews: "I purchased this as a gift for my therapist and his granddaughter, whom he loves above and beyond all people. I can't imagine a sweeter gift that enables each person to show the other person that they are in their thoughts and hearts." —Mel the Human

"I have owned these for two years, shared with my best friend in another state. Beautiful look and never a connectivity issue. I have even moved twice with it, and it's always easy to set back up. Nothing brings me more joy than to see it on and think of my friend." —Jennibean

Price: $170 for two (also available individually)

19. A nitro cold brew coffee maker that caffeine snobs of all levels will rejoice to have in their kitchen this fall. It's easy to use for coffee and to froth up teas, matcha, and even cocktails. Plus, it'll look great on their counter!

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Promising review: "This was the perfect gift for my coffee-loving husband. It was easy to set up and use with the instructions provided. The replacement parts to make more batches still keep our coffee costs well below budget and what we would pay going to a coffee shop." —Sam B

Price: $249 

20. And a charming celestial ceramic mug to go with it and remind them that they're the star of this story!

Uncommon Goods

Promising review: "A special friend was going to be celebrating a signature birthday. I wanted to give her something unusual (actually, uncommon) that would last long after that day and convey a long-lasting message. And you knew exactly what I had in mind. And she loved it." —EllJayDee

Price: $25

21. A swiveling tea organizer so they can stop fumbling around with the 500 boxes of tea in their cabinet and instead twirl their way to some cozy organization and an even cozier evening.

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Promising review: "My tea shelf used to be full of small boxes piled on top of each other. Then I saw this item and hemmed and hawed about whether or not to purchase it. SO GLAD I DID! This is a lot roomier than I expected, and each face can hold upwards of 35 teabags. The little frame on the side where you can put a representative bag from what is in that stack is perfect. Plus, it swivels, so it doesn't take up a ton of space, but every flavor is right at hand. The top comes off for top-loading of teabags. Perfect!" —Bobzwyfe

Price: $50

22. An emotional support desk pet if they are prone to bouts of seasonal "meh" and could use a tiny clay companion to silently validate their entire existence and get them through clearing out their inbox.

Uncommon Goods

Promising reviews: "I *love* this cute little desk accessory. The quality is great, and all the little details are adorable. I have it set up on my desk at work, and I started getting compliments immediately! Everyone says it is so cute and unique, and it's gotten lots of smiles!" —Shannon

"I saw these and had to have them. I work in a very busy office where lots of people drop by every day, and they love playing with all the things I have there, and these were perfect. Seems to be a good quality. I have the turtles and the chickens. I couldn't pick a favorite if my life depended on it." —ReBoo

Price: $17+ (available in five designs)

23. A zodiac seed bank because your loved ones AND their plants deserve to celebrate their bday in ~uncommonly good~ style. Let their star sign guide their green thumb with 12 different seed types with instructions for month-by-month planting. (Yes, even the fall months!)

Uncommon Goods

The bank comes with a moon-phase calendar printed right into the box to help time their planting naturally.

Promising review: "Lately I've been getting into zodiac stuff, lol. And I'm a total gardening fan, too — I ended up buying four of these! It's a big project, but luckily, the germination rate is great. Solid brand!" —Rachel

Price: $40 (available in four designs)

24. A Woodle crossword dice game if the daily Wordle isn't enough to scratch their cozy-word-game itch. All they do is give the dice a roll, and try to use them all to create their own crossword! A perfect way to stretch their brain during a work break or to give themselves something fun to do first thing in the a.m. that *isn't* checking their phone.

Uncommon Goods

Promising review: "Beautifully crafted. More fun than Scrabble, which we also love." —Game Night

Price: $35

25. A pair of "owner of the world's cutest dog" socks that their dog can’t read, but y'all can! And these socks say what their heart (and your entire adoring friend group) has been screaming all along.

Uncommon Goods

Price: $15 (also available in a cat version)

26. Or some socks that support national parks to let everyone know they brake for elk and emotionally invest in trail maps. (And want cozy feet at the end of a long hike, thanks to you and your excellent gift-giving skills.)

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The vendor donates a portion of sales to NPCA (National Parks Conservation Association) to aid in the protection and enhancement of these natural wonders.

Price: $16 (available in two sizes)

27. A beginner-friendly needle felting kit if they're in need of a new ~super relaxing~ hobby to help count down the hours until their next birthday.

Uncommon Goods

Kits include start-to-finish video instructions, an instruction sheet, two color-coded felting needles, felting wool, linen backing fabric, a wooden hoop, and a foam felting mat — they just need their own scissors and glue to finish the project in the hoop.

Promising review: "This was something I've wanted to try for a while, and this kit was the perfect introduction. It includes every tool you need to get started, and the video and pictures are helpful. I am thoroughly immersed in the needle felting hobby now, and I'm so glad I started with this beautiful kit! I would definitely buy this as a gift for someone who either wants to try needle felting, or even for someone who is already into the hobby. You'll get some leftover wool out of it, and it's a very beautiful project." —Rach

Price: $55 (available in three designs)

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