These 11 Multitasking Holiday Gifts Can Literally Do It All

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Trying to curate the perfect assortment of several small gifts for your significant other or best friend can make holiday shopping feel like a real chore. Rather than spending hours finding the perfect knit hat to go with that new jacket, opting for a bigger, more impactful gift will save you tons of time.

The solution? Gifts that pull double — or even triple — duty thanks to their multiple uses. Get inspired by these 11 one-and-done holiday gifts. Some of them are pretty mind-blowing!

Nike Women's Roshe One
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Nike Women's Roshe One

These sneakers ($85) will take you from a long run to dinner with your friends with ease. They're so sleek and stylish, people will think you chose them for fashion rather than function.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active ($200) isn't just a way to track your steps and workouts: texts, phone calls, calendar reminders, and more pop up on the screen, so you can stay productive whether you're at the gym or running errands.

Instant Pot Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker
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Instant Pot Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

This pressure cooker extraordinaire ($65) cooks everything from crème brulée to incredibly tender spareribs in a fraction of the time it would take in a traditional oven. It's an ideal gift for the home cook who's always strapped for time!

NARS The Multiple
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NARS The Multiple

Sure, it's a bit of a splurge, but this highlighter-lipstick-blush-eye shadow combination ($39) is definitely worth it, especially since it comes in a range of flattering, nearly natural pink hues.

Flpsde Dual Chamber Water Bottle
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Flpsde Dual Chamber Water Bottle

Nature-lovers will appreciate this clever water bottle ($35) with a second chamber reserved just for snacks. It makes it so much easier to pack light on hikes!

Multi-Functional Cut and Serve Board
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Multi-Functional Cut and Serve Board

This three-piece round board ($80) has a million uses. You can use all three rings combined for the largest possible cutting space, then remove just the middle ring to use as a serving board. Or, use the outer ring to collect juice from slicing fruit on the top.

1.State Twilight Plaid Blazer
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1.State Twilight Plaid Blazer

A snazzy tailored blazer ($140) will get more use than just about anything else in her closet. Worn with a pencil skirt or trousers, it's a perfectly business-appropriate look — but dress it down with a graphic tee and jeans and she's ready for a weekend night out.

Foreo Luna 2 Silicone Facial Cleansing Sonic Brush
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Foreo Luna 2 Silicone Facial Cleansing Sonic Brush

It might not look like much, but this facial cleansing brush ($169) actually ticks two beauty boxes. It not only makes swift work of removing makeup, but it also gently exfoliates your skin and eliminates blackheads.

Cuyana Convertible Satchel
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Cuyana Convertible Satchel

Frequent travelers and stylish minimalists alike will love this leather satchel ($425) that converts into a backpack and crossbody bag. It's even big enough for a 13-inch laptop.

Leatherman Surge Heavy Duty Multitool
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Leatherman Surge Heavy Duty Multitool

Twenty-one different tools — including pliers, a miniature saw, a wire cutter, and a bottle opener — come embedded in this pocket-size multitool ($120).

Wood-Topped Rolling Storage Cart
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Wood-Topped Rolling Storage Cart

Someone who just moved into a new place would be thrilled by this storage cart ($100) that could be turned into a miniature bar, moveable pantry, or even a combination. It's also a handy spot to stash knickknacks and books, especially in a small apartment.