30 unique and unexpected gifts from UncommonGoods they haven't seen before

Everyone is busy these days, and it's not as easy to keep up with loved ones as we all wish. A set of paired lamps, one of which lights up when the other is touched, lets them know you're still thinking of them even when you don't have time to talk. Our editor uses them to keep in touch with her parents.

State pride and an excellent cheese and charcuterie spread go hand in hand with these beautiful bamboo boards.

Containing 20 mini cups, a game board, mesh bag, and eight flippers, this game should delight any overly competitive guest who always wants to play party games.

They won't find a standard switch on this lamp. Instead, lift the bottom sphere to its partner to create light, and lower it to turn it off.

They almost won't want to use these pretty soaps that look like birthstones. The handcrafted soaps are made with safe, vegetable-based dyes and vitamin E oil.

Aside from playing the song over and over, another way to remember their first dance is with a sophisticated, classic print that incorporates personal details like location and dates.

The New Yorker's cartoons are iconic, but if you've ever felt like you could write a better caption, now's your chance. Like in the game Apples to Apples, one person will be the judge and decide which caption is the funniest (or worst).

It's easier than they think to make their own hot sauce. All the appropriate ingredients and equipment set them on the path towards artisanal condiment greatness.

Though subway systems often disappoint riders with their poor infrastructure and frequent delays, they'll still love the nostalgia of these old-school tokens-turned cufflinks. Styles include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago.

These cool earrings celebrating freedom and liberty are carved out from real Liberty dimes minted between 1916 and 1945.

My research shows beverages that come out of a real fruit taste ten times better than those that do not.

The perfect addition to their winter cabin, this wine rack gives old skis a second life. Since different skis are used for each product, your gift will be truly unique.

A dab of fresh butter made with this quaint contraption brings their pancakes or toast to the next level.

Only upon closer inspection do they realize that this ordinary bag is in fact made from glass, not plastic.

All the NYC buildings they love, from the instantly recognizable like One World Trade and the Empire State Building to the brownstones they walk by every day, make up this novelty chess set.

This speaker marks the intersection of analog style and modern sound. You can request a specific album, create your own album artwork, and create a custom label for the vinyl record design.

They'll instantly pick out this burrito style from their drawer of socks in the morning. Even unrolled, they're unique and interesting.

Most of us carry our phones with us everywhere — and we mean, everywhere. PhoneSoap kills 99.9% of common household germs, including bacteria that leads to E.Coli, Salmonella, Staph, Flu, and the common cold. Germaphobes will love knowing that their phones are squeaky clean.

This storage stool lets them appreciate the iconic Pantone system and adds a pop of color to their living room or bedroom.

Don't bother with an overpriced spa. When they're feeling stressed or suffering from puffy eyes, they can bring out these cooling stones at home.

There are no guides to this set of light-up, sound-activated play blocks. Be prepared for the room to light up with creativity.

There are no guides to this set of light-up, sound-activated play blocks. Be prepared for the room to light up with creativity.

Coin guitar picks not only look cool but they also change the feel and sound of the music-playing experience. For this gift, you can choose one commemorative state quarter and one quarter minted during your choice of year.

These creative, handmade fleece booties couldn't be more adorable. Each curls into a fortune cookie when not in use and comes with its own fortune slip.

This personalized gift is useful, too. You can create a unique flower arrangement by placing stems in the perforated pattern. The brass topper develops an eye-catching patina over time.

It's not difficult to catch someone's attention with a ring of this boxing bell. Mount it to the wall and they'll be able to signal any important event.

It's like Cards Against Humanity, but for English nerds. There are 375 response cards that quote word-for-word from the works of William Shakespeare.

A group of artisans in Oregon scour bike shops across the country to find used bicycle parts and give them a new life. The ones they can save are donated to a local non-profit group that teaches bicycle repair to children, but the ones they can't are turned into cool accessories, like this bottle opener.

Fill the backs of these watches with water and they become fully functioning time tellers.

After consuming one of these eight delicious lollipops (flavors include lavender-lemongrass, strawberry-basil, and peach-marigold), you can then plant the stick to grow the lollipop's ingredient.