While most of the country is snuggled away with their families for the Holidays, there are folks with certain jobs that require them to work, like Police Officers, Fire Fighters, hospital personnel, caregivers, transportation operators, and on-call maintenance technicians, to name a few. If you find yourself needing any one of these hard-working individuals (who have given up time with their own families to help those in need), show them a nice gesture of gratitude by giving them a small gift. We've put together some items that are unique, useful, and a thoughtful way to say "Thank you" and "Happy Holidays": Compact Planter ($5, ikea.com) Clay pots have nothing on this scalloped planter. They're so cheap, you could gift a few to kickstart that herb garden your mom has been talking about putting together. ($5, ikea.com) Clay pots have nothing on this scalloped planter. They're so cheap, you could gift a few to kickstart that herb garden your mom has been talking about putting together. Bath Bomb ($7, lush.com) Give the gift of some me time with this intergalactic bath "bomb" from Lush. When she drops the peppermint bomb in the bath, it dissolves and changes the color of the water to a bright neon - but won't wreck your tub. ($7, lush.com) Give the gift of some me time with this intergalactic bath "bomb" from Lush. When she drops the peppermint bomb in the bath, it dissolves and changes the color of the water to a bright neon - but won't wreck your tub. Icing Combs ($10, amazon.com) Even great bakers need a little extra assistance to achieve a perfectly frosted treat. Gift this set of six combs, and maybe they'll bake you a cake to say thank you. (A girl can dream.) ($10, amazon.com) Even great bakers need a little extra assistance to achieve a perfectly frosted treat. Gift this set of six combs, and maybe they'll bake you a cake to say thank you. (A girl can dream.) Cube Clock ($9, amazon.com) Minimalists will appreciate this wooden alarm clock. Clap your hands or tap the side to make the display the time appear. It'll peace out when you pass out. ($9, amazon.com) Minimalists will appreciate this wooden alarm clock. Clap your hands or tap the side to make the display the time appear. It'll peace out when you pass out. Pop Art ($9, amazon.com) This classic Roy Lichtenstein comic costs less than a daily latte, and can look fancy in the right frame. ($9, amazon.com) This classic Roy Lichtenstein comic costs less than a daily latte, and can look fancy in the right frame. Wine Mouth Fix ($9, amazon.com) Your Malbec-obsessed mommy friend will LOL when she sees these wipes - then she'll want to give them a try. They're supposed to help remove wine stains from your teeth after you drink a glass of red, and they come in a convenient compact with a mirror. ($9, amazon.com) Your Malbec-obsessed mommy friend will LOL when she sees these wipes - then she'll want to give them a try. They're supposed to help remove wine stains from your teeth after you drink a glass of red, and they come in a convenient compact with a mirror. Best Beanie ($8, amazon.com) Knit beanies are no longer just for the ski slope. This one comes in 11 different colors that'll match everything in your guy's closet - and hide his hair on those off days. ($8, amazon.com) Knit beanies are no longer just for the ski slope. This one comes in 11 different colors that'll match everything in your guy's closet - and hide his hair on those off days. Puppy Love ($8, amazon.com) Anyone who loves dogs will be able to relate to this touching novel about the relationship between one dog and his owners over his lifespan. If you wanna go for round two, the movie comes out in January. ($8, amazon.com) Anyone who loves dogs will be able to relate to this touching novel about the relationship between one dog and his owners over his lifespan. If you wanna go for round two, the movie comes out in January. R2-D2 USB ($7, amazon.com) The new Star Wars movie comes out right around the holidays, so show your nieces and nephews you know what's up with this USB drive shaped like R2-D2. ($7, amazon.com) The new Star Wars movie comes out right around the holidays, so show your nieces and nephews you know what's up with this USB drive shaped like R2-D2. Butterfly Art ($7, amazon.com) Let your teen decorate her room with these realistic, 3-D butterfly stickers. The set includes 19 different butterflies that look amazing together or spread out on the wall. ($7, amazon.com) Let your teen decorate her room with these realistic, 3-D butterfly stickers. The set includes 19 different butterflies that look amazing together or spread out on the wall. Cat Tails ($9, amazon.com) This ring stand won't stop your friend's cat from knocking things off your niece's dresser in the middle of the night, but it will give her an easy way to organize her small accessories. ($9, amazon.com) This ring stand won't stop your friend's cat from knocking things off your niece's dresser in the middle of the night, but it will give her an easy way to organize her small accessories. Hanging Candleholders ($4, cb2.com) For the friend whose backyard you're already jealous of, these hand-blown glass candleholders will make it even lovelier. They can be hung alone or grouped together for a shimmering chandelier effect. ($4, cb2.com) For the friend whose backyard you're already jealous of, these hand-blown glass candleholders will make it even lovelier. They can be hung alone or grouped together for a shimmering chandelier effect. Sweet Words ($10, maggielouiseconfections.com) You can customize these dark chocolate boxes with up to three letters. Spell out a loved one's nickname, or give them to a college kid with their university's letters. ($10, maggielouiseconfections.com) You can customize these dark chocolate boxes with up to three letters. Spell out a loved one's nickname, or give them to a college kid with their university's letters. Tree Cuddlers ($3, target.com) You'd have to be crazy not to fall for these adorable ornaments. Buy a whole herd to give someone's tree a cozy update. ($3, target.com) You'd have to be crazy not to fall for these adorable ornaments. Buy a whole herd to give someone's tree a cozy update. Bubbles with Benefits ($6, target.com) For each sudsy bar sold, Hand in Hand donates one, plus a month's worth of clean water, to a child in need. Comes in three different holiday scents, like Juniper Berry and Winter Woods. ($6, target.com) For each sudsy bar sold, Hand in Hand donates one, plus a month's worth of clean water, to a child in need. Comes in three different holiday scents, like Juniper Berry and Winter Woods. Eyeliner Kit ($5, elfcosmetics.com) You get five colored eyeliners plus a sharpener for less than your morning coffee in this kit. Perfect for mastering glittery holiday makeup looks, like this year's mega-popular candy cane eyeliner. ($5, elfcosmetics.com) You get five colored eyeliners plus a sharpener for less than your morning coffee in this kit. Perfect for mastering glittery holiday makeup looks, like this year's mega-popular candy cane eyeliner.
