Christmas Gifts for Sister

This rosewater face mist is a long-time best seller that people keep on their desk or in their bag for a quick refresh. It's an inexpensive treat that feels nice to use.

Worth knowing: It contains fragrance and dyes, so skip it if her skin is sensitive. It's a refresher, so it won't replace a moisturizer.

Tree Hut's sugar scrubs leave skin soft and come in dozens of scents, from tropical to vanilla. It's one of the most popular body scrubs on the market and an easy stocking stuffer.

Worth knowing: Scrubs can make the tub slippery, so rinse the floor after. The scents are strong, so pick one she'd like.

Bananagrams is a fast word game where everyone builds their own crossword grid at the same time, with no board and no waiting for turns. The banana-shaped pouch makes it easy to bring to family gatherings.

Worth knowing: It can feel lopsided if one player is much stronger with words. It's best with two to six players.

This bag hangs from a hook or towel bar and opens flat, so everything stays visible in a small hotel bathroom. It has clear pockets and a sturdy zip, and it's one of the most popular travel organizers on Amazon.

Worth knowing: It's bulky when fully packed, so it suits checked bags and car trips best. Hotel hooks vary, so it sometimes has to sit on a counter.

This hefty hardcover covers hundreds of strange and wonderful places around the world, from hidden museums to odd natural wonders. It's fun to browse and full of ideas for future trips.

Worth knowing: It's large and heavy, so it lives on the coffee table at home. Some entries are out of date, so check before visiting.

Each kit includes chunky, easy-to-see yarn, a hook and step-by-step video tutorials, so a total beginner can finish a small stuffed animal in an afternoon or two. The Woobles became popular after Shark Tank and are known for good instructions.

Worth knowing: It's a beginner kit, so experienced crocheters won't learn much. Some people need a couple of tries to get the first stitches right.

The One-Step dries and styles hair in one go, with an oval brush that adds volume at the roots and smooth ends. It's been one of the best-selling hair tools on Amazon for years.

Worth knowing: It's large and gets hot, so it takes some practice. It works best on medium to long hair.

The Ninja Blast is a cordless, rechargeable blender with a sip lid, so she can blend and drink from the same cup. It's strong enough for frozen fruit and ice in small batches.

Worth knowing: It's a personal-size blender, so it handles one drink at a time. Very large chunks of frozen fruit can stall it.

This lightweight serum adds a dewy glow and can be worn alone or under makeup. It's one of Glow Recipe's best sellers and comes in a cheerful pink bottle.

Worth knowing: It has a light watermelon scent. It adds glow and a little hydration, so she'll still want her usual moisturizer.

This set builds nine little plants, including cacti, a pitcher plant and flowers, each in its own terracotta-style pot. She can display them together or spread them around her home.

Worth knowing: It's around 750 pieces, so it takes a few hours. They're decorative only.

The Polaroid Go is a tiny instant camera that prints square photos with the classic white frame. It fits in a jacket pocket and has a selfie mirror, so it's easy to bring anywhere.

Worth knowing: Polaroid Go film is pricey per photo and sold separately. Prints are small and need good light to look their best.

This alarm clock slowly brightens over about 30 minutes before wake-up time, like a sunrise, which many people find a gentler way to start the day. It also has a sunset mode and FM radio.

Worth knowing: It's large for a nightstand, and the light only helps if she isn't already up before the alarm. The sounds are basic.