Gifts for Couples That'll Make Them Both Happy

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If you have a couple in your life that you just adore, finding a gift that works for both people can be tough. Should it be heartfelt? Should it be functional? Lucky for you, we've included both options and a bit of everything in between in this gift guide. Read on for inspired ideas for the beloved couple in your life.


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The Adventure Challenge: Couple's Edition
The Adventure Challenge

The Adventure Challenge: Couple's Edition

$25 and up from The Adventure Challenge
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This book provides 50 scratch-off date-night challenges for the adventurous couple and gives them a time and cost indicator to help guide them toward the mystery adventure that works best at any particular time.


Related: Fun Gifts for the Entire Family

NoteCube Gift
NoteCube

NoteCube

$89 and up from NoteCube

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The NoteCube is a personalized gift that can pull double duty for a special couple you want to shop for. The concept is simple: You tell NoteCube about your recipient, and use the site's tools to edit and add notes (typically between 40-60 but NoteCube recommends at least 20). Finally, add some photos and choose a style of NoteCube. When everything is just how you want it, you finalize and pay for your order and it gets shipped. 

Date Night In Box
Cratejoy

Date Night In Box

$43/month and up from Cratejoy
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Date nights can be hard these days; this gift subscription livens up date nights held at home. Each box contains several activities around a uniquely curated theme.

Gravity Chunky Knit Blanket, Soft Grey
Gravity

Gravity Chunky Knit Blanket

$250 from Gravity

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Give the gift of coziness with Gravity’s Chunky Knit Blanket, a 10-pound hug hand-knitted from breathable bamboo fleece. Customers rave about the weighted blanket’s warmth and durability, along with the added benefit of improving sleep quality. Choose from four different colors — soft gray, deep forest, sapphire blue, and clay — and, for the ultimate in total relaxation, pair it with Gravity’s new heated mini massager.

Trade Coffee Coffee Subscription Box, Several Coffees on Blue Background
Trade Coffee
Custom Engagement Gift for Couple
Etsy
Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillows
Amazon

Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillows

$61 and up from Amazon
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Every relationship takes work, but that work is a lot easier to accomplish with a great night's rest. These hypoallergenic pillows are super popular with Amazon buyers — more than 230,000 reviewers have given them 4.4 stars.


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Picnic Backpack
Amazon

Picnic Backpack

$75 and up from Amazon
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With a blanket, bottle holder, stainless steel flatware, napkins, plates, plastic wine glasses, and cutting board all included in this backpack set, this gift will have your pair picnic-ready for whenever the mood strikes.

Personalized Cutting Board
Etsy
Our Moments Couples Card Game
Amazon

Our Moments Couples Card Game

$21 from Amazon
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This game includes 100 questions that are meant to deepen a relationship. Sample queries include: "What's something you've tried that you'll never, ever try again?" and "What's your idea of a perfect vacation and how can we make it happen?"


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Artblox Soundwave Art
Amazon

Artblox Soundwave Art

$40 from Amazon
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Do you know "their" song? This gift — a soundwave representation etched onto an acrylic block — makes a personal and unique gift. You can choose different colors, including multicolored, and have a QR code etched in that will play the song automatically when scanned.


Related: Cool and Creative Gifts for Music Lovers

Flaviar Tasting 6
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Flaviar Gift Subscription

$120 and up from Flaviar
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Speaking of something cold after a long week, this subscription box will give a couple something to share. Each shipment comes with a tasting box and bottles. Gift-givers can choose from as many spirits as they think the couple will enjoy.


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Our Family Recipes Journal
Amazon
Snowfox Stainless Steel Cocktail Glasses
Amazon

Snowfox Stainless Steel Cocktail Glasses

$29 and up from Amazon
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If your couple tends to sit down after a long week and sip something cold while reviewing all that happened, this set of chic tumblers will have them doing it in style. Available in quite a few colors, and in margarita/martini style.


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The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook
Amazon

The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook

$15 from Amazon
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This cookbook from American's Test Kitchen earns rave reviews on Amazon, and it'll take your twosome some time to get through the more than 650 recipes contained within.

Putterball
Amazon
Dinosaur Taco Holders
Uncommon Goods

Dinosaur Taco Holders

$17 and up from Uncommon Goods
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Jazz those taco nights up a bit with a set of dishwasher-safe T-Rex and triceratops dinosaurs. Each holds two hard shell tacos and makes meals a roaring good time for all.

WorkEZ BEST Adjustable Laptop Stand Lap Desk, Black
Amazon

Portable Laptop Stand & Lap Desk

$28 from Amazon
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If both halves of your couple are working from home these days, this portable laptop stand will give them an opportunity to get a little change of scenery (or just offer their other half the good office spot for the day).

Dinner and a Movie Giftcard
Amazon

Dinner and a Movie Giftcard

$50 from Amazon
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This gift card can be used at more than 2,200 restaurants around the United States, including Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and more, followed by movie tickets courtesy of Fandango.

The National Parks Scratch Off Travel Print
Etsy

The National Parks Scratch Off Travel Print

$24 from Etsy
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If you've got an adventurous couple on your gift-giving list, this scratch-off poster of America's national parks will give them some items for their bucket list.


Related: Outdoorsy Gift Ideas Under $50

Stingray Family Tree Tent
Tentsile

Stingray Family Tree Tent

$600 from Tentsile
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Sure, it's pricey, but consider that this tent could stand in for a hotel room and backyard treehouse. Waterproof and able to hold up to 880 pounds, it’s made for multi-person lounging and sleeping (read: everyone won’t roll to the middle).


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Pebble Art Portrait
Etsy

Pebble Art Portrait

$37 and up from Etsy
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If the couple you're gifting enjoys nature, they'll surely love one of these custom pieces from Etsy store Pebble Art by Mangolia. And if your couple has kids — of the human or pet variety — there are options to include those extended family members, as well.


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Compact Swivel Cheese & Tapas Board
Uncommon Goods

Compact Swivel Cheese & Tapas Board

$88 and up from Uncommon Goods
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Does the couple on your list love a good nosh session? This bamboo cutting board and bowl set has plenty of space for a culinary spread — but folds into a half-circle that won't take up much cabinet space when not in use.


Related: Great Gifts Under $25 for Food Lovers

The Gourmet's Smoking Cloche
Uncommon Goods
Let's Roam
Let's Roam

A Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt

Price varies from Let's Roam

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Let's Roam crafts scavenger hunts that also double as city tours in over 400 locations around the world. A couple can walk around their city looking for hidden secrets and must-see spots in a gamified, app-driven hunt full of puzzles, riddles, and challenges. If they're into bars, date nights, or ghost tours, you can also choose themed hunts to further personalize the gift.

Pop Art You Portrait
Pop Art You

An Historic Couples Portrait

$78 and up from Pop Art You

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Art and history buffs — or any couple that just loves quirky things — will get a kick out of these historical portraits with their own faces in place of the models. You can deliver a digital or canvas version, and even include the couple's pets all dolled up as well.

Singing Machine
Singing Machine

Carpool Karaoke Mic

$50 from Singing Machine
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This wireless microphone pairs with an FM station on a car's radio so that your favorite duo can take their song stylings on the road. It provides up to six hours of use before the battery needs to be recharged.