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1. A pair of thick fleece-lined joggers for perpetually cold snuggle-bugs searching for an incognito wearable blanket. And you thought sweatpants couldn't get any cozier!
Most reviewers recommend sizing up! AND you can snag a matching fleece-lined zip-up hoodie here.
Promising review: "If you're thinking about buying these, DO IT. They are thick-thigh approved!! They fit and feel amazing. The inside is so soft and cozy but they still have some stretch to them." —Cecilia
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 21 colors).
2. A bestselling cool mist humidifier if seasonal dry air is wreaking havoc on your skin, hair, and sleep. Thanks to the high-capacity water tank, this near-silent humidifier can keep misting for over 24 hours and has a timed shut-off feature so you can set it and forget it.
Promising review: "It makes absolutely no noise. I'm in Arizona and we need the humidity Mother Nature doesn't bring us. Within minutes the humidity in the room increases. My thermostat shows the humidity and when it has a frowny face I turn on the humidifier and in no time I have a smiley face. It's so easy to fill and is a no-brainer to use. One of the best buys for me from Amazon." —Gary P
Get it from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in two sizes).
3. Plus, a genius humidifier cleaning cartridge to prevent stanky mold and mildew buildup in your tank for a whole month with no harsh chemicals. We're trying to solve problems, not create more of them.
4. A microfiber EasyWring spin mop with a hands-free wringer that'll make it easier than ever to wipe away all the mud, slush, and snow getting tracked in from outside. As if that wasn't tempting enough, this mop is designed to get into tight corners *and* is made with microfiber fabric that is machine washable and able to trap dirt with just plain ole water — no harsh cleaners needed.
Promising review: "The mop is perfect for my 1,000-square-foot apartment. The bucket spinning feature prevents the mop from being too wet when you use it so the floors dry fast. The mop collapses down super small so storage is easy and the machine washable feature is perfect. The only bump is that if you aren't pushing down on the mop hard enough when dragging it around it will sort of roll over itself, but its a simple problem to fix." —Michael Schnese
Get it from Amazon for $34.97.
5. A multipurpose extendable utility hook so you can safely get your holiday lights taken down without getting any pesky ladders involved, so you can keep both feet right where you like them — planted firmly on the ground.
Eversprout is a California-based small business creating tools to help you get all your outdoor home and gardening tasks done with ease.
Promising review: "This pole is wonderful as it can be shortened or lengthened to place lights on the installed hooks so our Christmas lights can be put up without getting the heavy ladder out. The wind has been a little crazy as well, causing the lights to come off some of the hooks. The pole comes out and the fix is done from the ground with ease. Yeah, no more climbing the ladder to do the Christmas lights!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three lengths).
6. A UV-free sunlight therapy lamp because less daylight can take a toll on your mental health, and a little sun simulation can go a long way toward helping you not feel so utterly drained before, during, and after the workday.
Read more about how light therapy can potentially help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) from Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "I was extremely skeptical if this light would do anything. I live in the Chicago area where during the winter we often do not get any sun. After about 10 days passed with no sun, I felt like I needed something to make me feel better. After using it for a few days now I actually do feel better and I had VERY low expectations that it would do anything. I'm pleasantly surprised and highly suggest it. It's small and sits on my desk, and is very easy to work." —Jeff S. Katz
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in four colors).
7. A vegan exfoliating body scrub for anyone who knows that winter weather means more hot chocolate *and* more KP flare-ups. This buffs away bumps by combining the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion into one gentle, at-home treatment.
Promising review: "Love this product! Having suffered from KP for decades and trying numerous products (both OTC and prescription), this product has by far produced the best results. Smoother, smaller bumps in one use, reduced redness, reduced further in-grown hairs, and exfoliated skin to relieve itching. Paired with a thick, hydrating moisturizer for the winter it has been a lifesaver!" —Monisha Burks
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in three sizes).
8. A roll-on blister-preventing balm if you've got new booties to break in, but zero time to waste limping around because of painful blisters.
Promising review: "My family goes to Disney World every year, and even with rotating shoes every other day, we still get blisters. I bought this before our trip two months ago, and it was worth every penny. We rubbed it all over the top, bottom, sides of our feet and toes each morning, and our feet did not blister! I highly recommend this product for long Disney days or any time you will be on your feet for a long period of time." —Cari Sanders
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
9. A battery-operated fabric shaver to help rescue well-loved knits from the horrors of aging — lint, matted fibers, and pilling, oh my! It's like a tiny vacuum; just empty the detachable lint catcher when you're done and enjoy your revitalized sweater.
Also, be sure to pick up two AA batteries! They're not included.
It kills me inside when I see a favorite sweater start to pill, so I bought this exact shaver to spruce up some of my older knits. It's great and weirdly relaxing. When I first got it I was de-pilling everything, from the intended sweaters to the throw pillows on our couch. It's a little loud so your roommates may or may not come out of their rooms to see what you're doing...but it's totally worth it to make any pilled fabric look years younger.
Get it from Amazon for $11.97+ (available in six colors and two styles).
10. A pair of heavy-duty escape tracks that are a lifesaver when your parked car greets you with spinning tires thanks to copious snow. No pushing or towing required thanks to "teeth" that'll help your car gain traction and get moving.
Maxsa is a family-owned small business on a missions to create products that make people's live's easier, including auto accessories, home electronics, replacement parts, and more.
Promising review: "Bought these a few months ago and have since used them twice in a situation where I had gotten stuck; both were in deep snow and they did their job and held up fine. Definitely happy with my purchase and would buy again" —Josh Newland
Get them from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in four styles and in three colors).
11. A plush self-warming pet bed so your perpetually cold chihuahua or picky kitty has a cozy spot to nap when you're not available to be their personal space heater. It's lined with a Mylar interior that reflects your pet's body heat for top-tier coziness without any electricity.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes swears by it: "This is THE cat bed, y'all. Neither of my cats have ever really taken to a cat bed and much preferred to doze on their cat tree or curl up on a regular blanket — until I finally caved in and bought the Aspen self-warming bed a while back. IMMEDIATELY upon placing it on my couch, one of my cats crawled into it and happily began napping. As soon as he moved away, my other cat jumped in to take it for a test run as well. After about a week of them taking turns using it (literally, the cat *not* in the bed would lay next to it waiting for the other to leave — my polite boys 🥹), I realized I needed to buy a second one. They immediately took to that one as well, and now, they both have access to their favorite bed whenever they like!
"Whenever I put my hand underneath them, I can definitely feel how warm they are underneath, so the bed's self-warming feature seems to work well. I think what they love most about it is the shape and how unbelievably cushy it is. And the sides of the bed are supportive enough for them to put their heads on, but still flexible enough for them to stretch out however they like. While the listing recommends this bed for cats under 10 pounds, larger cats will be just fine, as Sneaky is quite large (his affectionate nickname is 'Chonky'), and he adores this bed. Most of all, I love knowing they won't be cold at night, especially when I'm away from home. Knowing I'll never have to waste money on another cat bed that sits unused is just the cherry on top. Highly recommend!!"
Get it from Amazon for $23.41.
12. A customizable door draft stopper because you're paying top dollar for heat and not about to let any of that money go to waste. This works to plug up gaps that prevent your home from being cooled or heated with max efficiency. Simply cut to size, slide under your door, and enjoy a little extra $$$ in your pocket.
Promising review: "It’s saved us so much money on our energy bill we’re definitely buying more and I encourage you to buy more if you want to save on your energy bills." —Kellykelly
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
13. Plus some self-adhesive insulating weather strips for applying to the edges of drafty windows and doors to help keep cold air in, hot air out, and even dampen the sound of your roommate's three-hour-long Zoom meeting.
Promising review: "Can't beat the price! Great adhesive strength. Using in Texas weather on doors to seal air leaks. The weatherproofing material itself is very pliable and soft, presuming it weathers the heat and humidity. Can split a roll into two thinner strips doubling your coverage or can double insulate using the entire roll offering a lot of flexibility." —Paul K.
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in two sizes and in four colors).
14. The ever-reliable O'Keeffe's Working Hands cream if your dry, cracked human hands also need something a little stronger than the average moisturizer this time of year. This famous formula locks in hydration, while creating a protective barrier to prevent future moisture loss.
For best results, you should apply the cream after washing your hands, after showering, and at bedtime.
Promising review: "I live in a dry climate, which often leads to small painful cracks on my fingers almost all year round. This product is unlike anything I’ve used in the past. If you have dry, sensitive, thin skin on your fingers and hands, I highly recommend using this item to avoid experiencing this problem." —dlswimmer
Get it from Amazon for $11.26.
15. A sleek touchless forehead thermometer with an intuitive design that you'll want around with flu season fast approaching. It delivers a quick and quiet reading so you can get in, take your kid's temperature, and get out before they even have a chance to cut naptime short.
16. An internet-famous Orolay down coat with a fleece-lined hood, loads of pockets, and over 19,000 5-star ratings (!!!) to comfortably weather even the harshest of winter days in a puffy cocoon of toastiness.
FYI, this is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "Love love love this jacket. I bought it last-minute in desperation; none of my old winter gear fits. It’s plenty comfy and super warm even for -15-degree temperatures in New York's harsh winters. The hood is so cute and soft and warm around the face. The zips at the hip are perfect to open when sitting down and give that extra room, which doesn’t put a booty bump in your coat. It can be zipped up again to stop the wind on a walk. Great buy!" —Bernadette Ocallaghan
Get it from Amazon for $151.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–5XL and in 13 styles).
17. Or a heated jacket if you hate bulky layers almost a much as you hate being cold. This lightweight style is equipped with a rechargeable battery that provides 10 hours of warmth on three heat settings — you can even charge your phone with it!
Shockingly, this jacket is machine washable and it includes a detachable hood.
Promising review: "I was honestly kind of skeptical about this at first because it took a bit of time to heat up all the way, but once it did I was absolutely in love. It gets so warm and is absolutely perfect. It’s very very well made and luxurious feeling. 10/10." —Ezra Adair
Get it from Amazon in two styles: $159.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and four colors) and $159.99 (available in men's sizes S–3XL and three colors).
18. A wildly popular Bio-Oil because real-life magic (aka science) has gifted us this powerful blend of nourishing oils and vitamins that can be applied virtually anywhere to help fade scars and lock in the moisture your skin so desperately needs in the colder months.
Promising reviews: "Love this oil — new favorite for the fall/winter. It smells nice like a chai latte!" —kk078
"After just about three weeks of use I’ve seen such a positive change in both the evenness of time and of the texture of my skin. Melasma and acne scarring have faded pretty dramatically — I don’t even bother putting on foundation when I do my makeup in the morning. The oil is so lightweight and doesn’t exacerbate my already oily complexion." —L T C
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizess).
19. A small-but-mighty portable air compressor with real-time pressure monitoring for easily inflating flat car and bike tires wherever you are. It's got a built-in LED light for easy nighttime use, and ultra-fast one-minute inflation to get you back on the road in practically no time at all.
Promising review: "Words cannot describe how much I hate dealing with gas stations — whether it’s getting gas, car wash, or air for my tires, I really hate being at the gas station for any length of time. I live in the Pittsburgh area so the up-and-down weather wreaks havoc on my tire pressure and I am TRULY GRATEFUL to be able to check my tire pressure and fill them up from the comfort of my home. This device couldn’t be easier to use and the fact that you can lock the nozzle in place and fill the air hands-free is just wonderful. I never leave reviews but chef’s kiss on this product. Can’t recommend enough." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in four colors).
20. A pack of slow-cooker liners if you love ringing in soup season with the set-it-and-forget-it ease of a slow cooker, but hate all the scrubbing usually involved once meal time is over. With these liners, cleanup is a breeze and you can even experiment with multi-dish cooking.
Promising review: "I use these every single time I make something in my crockpot. It cuts down (A LOT) on the time I spend cleaning up after dinner and when I have been at work all day, that’s really nice. I have bought them four times in the past three years and the quality has never decreased, they are just great." —Julia Montoya
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $3.48.
21. Plus, a Shark Tank-approved Souper Cubes freezer tray so you can freeze and reheat said servings of soup or sauce without defrosting an entire container and committing to the same meal for days on end.
Souper Cubes is a family-run small business with a passion for better frozen meal prep and food waste reduction! Plus, their products are BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and it have fill lines on the side of the compartments for half and full cups.
Each cube holds one serving, or one cup, of soup or sauce! Plus, each tray comes with a lid that makes it easy to stack in the freezer even if you're short on space.
Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE. My freezer is so much more organized now. Gone are the days of having to defrost an entire bag of chicken broth for one cup for a recipe. I now have perfectly portioned 1/2-cup and 1-cup blocks ready to go. They fit easily in freezer bags, take up less space, and make me incredibly happy. There was a lot of attention to detail put into the design and I particularly appreciate the wire inside the rim that holds everything steady — no more worrying about spilling all the liquid on the way to the freezer. Just a fantastic product all around. I purchased this and a cheaper version from another manufacturer at the same time but returned the other product. This one is definitely worth the added cost." —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in three colors and as a two-pack).
22. An oatmeal-scented paw butter to apply before and after walks that'll help nourish your furry friend's chapped paw pads (and snoot), since you're not the only one whose skin feels extra dry this time of year.
Promising review: "This product delivers. The scent is delicious and irresistible even for humans. The dog felt pampered and special and his paws felt smooth. This item is a must-have for dog owners who take their dog into the woods, or running, etc. Great product!" —South Kakalaki Family
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
23. A pair of gift wrapping clamps that double as tape dispensers and will keep all those gift wrap rolls from rolling away from you, since you've had more than enough of that for one lifetime in the last few weeks. Next month's birthday presents? Wrapped in record time.
Wrap Buddies is a small business making the laborious act of gift wrapping easier with their genius clamp system.
Promising review: "I wrap about 100 Christmas presents each year and this gadget is a GAME CHANGER! It makes wrapping so much easier! The tape dispensers are amazing, too! I wrapped 50 gifts this weekend! Do NOT hesitate to buy this! Super easy to set up and it truly makes wrapping simple!" —Molly Harding
Get a pair from Amazon for $24.99 (available in red and gray).
24. Or a set of fabric drawstring gift bags because it's an endlessly reusable option that gives your gifts n adorable finish in essentially no time at all.
25. A magnetic phone charger/hand warmer set with four warming settings so you're always prepared for a frigid outing AND a dead phone battery. The two pieces come apart so you can have a bit of cozy in each pocket, and a full charge can juice up your phone over three times.
Check out a TikTok of the hand warmer/phone charger in action.
It has four warmth settings, so you can pick one that's perfect for the conditions too!
Promising review: "I was skeptical, but this product amazed me. I plan to buy a bunch for Christmas presents. Quality materials and function beautifully. I purchased for a winter trip but started using immediately during a cold snap. I walked around a lake in freezing conditions. Turned these on in my pockets and couldn’t believe how well they work. Things I love: You can adjust the heat settings easily with a rubbery push button that isn’t easily triggered. You can see which setting it’s on with 1 to 4 red lights. I did not wear gloves and tried out each setting. They warm up quickly. Lowest setting was not lukewarm but warm enough for cold pockets. The highest setting gets really hot. Almost too hot to hold directly without a glove but not so hot you’ll get burned. I love that you can take your hands out of your pockets and hold them easily because they have a grippy side. I walked around for a bit with my hands out of pockets, and they didn’t get cold." —Angela Gil
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in nine colors).
26. An anti-slip steering wheel cover if you long for a future where your hands aren't freezing for the first 10 minutes of your commute. This universal design works in most vehicles, and is made from a combination of mesh and microfiber that is anti-slip and keeps your wheel warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Promising review: "First of all I love the way it looks. Very comfortable on my hand. The mesh and leather combination gives it a unique look and makes it comfortable to hold in cold or hot weather. It wasn't too hard to put on. I managed to put it on on my own without any tools but it is still gripped onto the steering wheel." —Cesar Vargas
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors).
27. A compact personal heater for bringing the heat wherever you need it most, like your desk by the world's draftiest window where you spend entirely too much of your time.
Promising review: "My office was FREEZING due to unfixable circumstances. This little heater is great. It does not have to gear up; it immediately starts putting out heat when turned on. The top and sides remain cool while the device is on. I sit directly in front of the heater, and I’m not too hot or too cool; it’s perfect. I sit underneath an air vent, and this little thing cancels out the freezing air much to my liking. My office is small and enclosed, so the heat fills the entire space after a while (maybe 45–60 minutes). Good buy! I recommend it!" —BB.J
Get it on Amazon for $20.34+ (available in four colors).
28. Plus, a mini desktop humidifier to combat dry winter air with a constant (and silent) stream of on-demand moisture. I can practically hear your flaky skin sighing with relief.
My skin gets flakey patches whenever the seasons change and my nose becomes downright painful in the winter from dryness. Not only did this little humidifier totally solve those problems, but it's still going strong a full year later after many, many hours of use. The bottom screws off, so it's a breeze to refill and it's all but silent, so no worries if you leave it running during a meeting. Occasionally, the mist hole on top gets a little clogged since I just fill it with regular tap water (if you're ambitious enough to use filtered water this may not happen?), but after wiping it out with a swab it's good as new. Highly, highly recommend to anyone who spends way too much time sitting at a desk.
Get it from Amazon for $21.97 (available in black and white).
29. An incandescent light repair tool that'll revive half-dead strings without manually checking every. single. light. by fixing internal bulb failure — the most common reason for outages.
Ulta-Lit Tree Company is a Glenview, Illinois-based small biz that started as a pre-lit Christmas tree pioneer in 1996. After consumers struggled with bulb outages, the bran worked on an affordable troubleshooting solution and created the LightKeeper Pro.
My dad (a Christmas light aficionado) whips this out every year and it has saved many, many, many, MANY strands of lights from being throw away entirely.
Promising review: "We bought one of these lighting guns years ago as we have many many lights up at Christmas, and we were trying to reduce waste and save money and our lights were dying half a string at a time. To our amazement, once we learned how to use it properly, it worked! We bought a second as a spare, and it works just as well. This is one of those "As Seen On TV" things that actually is worth the price." —Kate
If your holiday lights are LED, they've got you covered with an LED keeper tool.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
30. A salt-free Safe Paw ice melt for a melting solution that skips out on the harsh chemicals that can prove harmful to pet paws and children. This vet-recommended formula is non-toxic and biodegradable while still delivering the fast-acting, ice-melting results you need.
Promising review: "I have used this product for 10 years now. I always use it because it works, it's safe for my kitties, and it is easy to use straight from the container. I have used it in Michigan winters and am now using it in North Idaho winters. It works just great. One more thing — you do not need to use a lot to get wanted results, so an 8 lb. container goes quite far." —Gail L. Crutcher
Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in three sizes).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.