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1. A pretty pastel mug warmer so you can stay buried under your warm covers all day (it's hibernation season, okay?!) while your bev of choice stays the perfect drinking temperature the whole time.
Promising reviews: "I love it. This is the gift you didn’t know you needed. When I got it, I thought it was a little odd, but it’s incredible. My job means I’m away from my desk on and off all day, and coming back to perfectly warm coffee waiting for me is incredible." —Amazon Customer
"Awesome coffee warmer. This is my third one, I bought the first one in 2018 and it's still going strong. It keeps my coffee hot to the last drop. It's important to remember it doesn't heat up cold beverages to piping hot. It keeps hot beverages hot. I buy so many things on Amazon that don't live up to expectations. This is definitely not one of them. It does exactly what it's supposed to." —hottytoddy
Get it from Amazon for $18.63+ (available in eight styles).
2. A chunky knit satin-lined winter beanie with a detachable faux-fur pom-pom that'll keep your head warm (CRUCIAL in the winter!!) without disrupting your hairstyle or causing a case of dreaded hat hair.
Promising review: "Best winter hat I have ever owned!! I love the color and I also love how it keeps my hair in place. I love running and hiking, and I have never lost this hat while running. It doesn't even feel like you're wearing anything at all, but it keeps me so warm. It's very comfortable especially for some of us with big Afros." —Evermoore
Beautifully Warm is a Black-owned family business that makes satin-lined hats for winter and cap-style hats with a scrunchie opening in the back designed for natural hair.
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in six colors) or from Beautifully Warm for $24.99+ (available in seven colors).
3. A pair of wireless sleep headphones that you can use for playing white noise to fall asleep, listening to your fave podcast or music while traveling or going on a cold weather run, and ~so much more~.
Promising review: "I love this product!! These headband headphones have been a sleep saver for me!! I don’t sleep well and need to fall asleep listening to something but my husband can’t sleep with any light or sound around him. This headband headphones allow me to listen to a podcast, white noise or anything I want to without disturbing my husband. The sound quality is very good and it is comfortable to wear. I’m a side sleeper and the speakers do not hurt my ear or head and I typically fall asleep easily wearing it. One of my best Amazon purchases!!" —Allyson
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 17 colors).
4. An oscillating, remote-controlled portable heater ideal for anyone who wants to get some fresh air by relaxing on the porch or deck but needs ~some backup~ — or who simply needs some extra heating reinforcement indoors.
5. A bestselling, Shark Tank–approved pile fleece blanket sweatshirt so you can *actually* wear a blanket everywhere this winter and call it clothing (and you won't be wrong)!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd has this and adores it: "I LOVE this thing. It allows you to literally wrap yourself in a blanket, but still be able to use your hands, without your poor arm suffering in the cold breeze. I wear this while working from home, watching Netflix, and while taking naps. It's so comfy that there have been times I don't want to take it off when I have to run to the store — the only reason I do is because I don't want it to get dirty. I can't imagine one person that wouldn't be happy to have this wonderful bundle of coziness."
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in 18 styles).
6. An insulated weatherproof and soundproof strip — you can help prevent heat from escaping out of your room by sticking this to the outer rims of your door, so you'll stay warm and cozy all day and night. (It's also a great sound dampener if your neighbors *also* like to blast '00s throwbacks at 1 a.m. for the whole neighborhood to hear!!)
7. A Salt + Sea candle so you can mentally and emotionally be lounging on the beach with a fruity drink and a book even if you're physically somewhere *inexplicably* cold.
8. A downright awesome Hatch Restore sound machine that literally works overtime as a sunrise alarm clock, a touch-controlled smart light, a reading light, *and* a wind down light to support a healthier sleep routine (especially important RN when it's dark out for most of the day!).
9. A four-pack of chocolate mug cake, because I'm pretty sure my only serotonin in the winter comes from warm 👏 gooey 👏 mug 👏 cakes 👏, and I am here to spread the word like a chocolate mug cake Pied Piper.
10. A pair of affordable winter boots with anti-slip soles so you can walk confidently on slippery ice and snow, even if you’re clumsy like me. 🙋♀️
Prime members: You can try before you buy!
I (Emma) only got these last year because it was a Black Friday sale because for some reason I am very resentful about purchasing boots (I love sneakers too much to function), but now that I've worn them I would have paid full price and then some. They're ridiculously comfortable, keep my feet warm and dry, and I felt very secure walking in them on a day with fresh snow and the day after, when the sidewalks were icy. There was no break-in period, either, which I appreciate because I tend to go on long walks. There are no half sizes and some reviewers suggested leaning toward your lower size if you're usually a half — this was true for me! They run a smidge large.
Promising review: "I purchased these to wear while walking my dog 1+ miles daily, and wanted to feel safe walking in the snow and ice. The anti-slip tread on these boots did not disappoint. They are sturdy and allow me to walk without any slipping. My feet stay warm while walking through snow and ice sludge in the street." —Lovetoshop
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in women's sizes 5–11 and five colors).
11. A mushroom growing kit for some outdoor foraging vibes from the comfort of your kitchen. The mushrooms grow right in the packaging — and make for an easy, v flavorful addition to your regular dishes!
This growing kit comes with some recipes to get you started. (Psst! Try putting the mushrooms in your air fryer!)
Promising review: "This product has been so much fun to watch! I followed the directions, exactly as written, and the mushrooms began growing within three to four days. I will say that I did soak them for close to 10 hours before putting them back in the box to grow and I believe this helped a ton. I also kept the box inside by a window with the blinds closed in order for them to get indirect sunlight. The mushrooms grew tremendously for almost a week before they started to shrink so I clipped them to cook with and they were DELICIOUS! This was such a fun product and process to watch. I am now in the process of trying to get a second batch of shrooms from the same box— fingers crossed!" —Steph Card
Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (also available in other kits).
12. An organic, super nourishing turmeric and calendula soap that conditions and soothes dry, scaly skin so well that it's basically a must-have for the harsh winter months when your normal body wash is just not cutting it.
It can be used on the body and face.
I (Haley) recently picked up this soap and it has floored me with how far it has exceeded my expectations. Many soaps promise to clean and moisturize your skin, right? For me, this is the only soap that has ever delivered on that promise. I literally feel the soap conditioning my skin as I use it, which I think is due to the fact that not all of the olive oil used in it is converted to soap, meaning that when you use it that extra oil is ~bequeathed~ to thirsty skin. I'm pretty sure it's the only reason my skin hasn't fully cracked off this winter, since I've been too lazy to use body lotion recently (I know) but my skin is still shockingly soft (and intact). Clearly Zatik is doing some heavy lifting, and we are grateful for this LOL. I'll be repurchasing this for a long time to come. The inclusion of brightening turmeric —one of my fave and IMO, most underrated ingredients — is an awesome touch, too!
Promising review: "Absolute favorite soap. I have had sensitive and dry skin for about the last 10 years and have tried about 30 or 40 different soaps. The first time I tried the Zatik olive oil soap I could feel a difference in how my skin felt. It didn’t feel as dry and also felt softer. The soap does tend to get soft when it’s wet so I keep it on a soap dish so it stays as dry as possible. Also appreciate that it’s a handmade soap and feel it’s worth every penny since it works so well for my skin. Love it!" —Good Thoughts
Zatik is an Armenian, family-owned small business based in California that makes all-natural body, skin, and haircare products. Everything is handmade and organic! "Zatik" means "ladybug" in Armenian, a nod to the regenerative power of the botanical ingredients that are the basis for their products.
Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in three formulas).
13. A windshield ice cover because standing in the cold trying to scrape layers of ice off your windshield when you're already late for work is probably NOT your idea of a good time. Let this ingenious bb handle it.
To use, slide the cover's handles over your side mirrors or lock the handles in your shut car doors.
Promising reviews: "After a month of ice, lots of snow, and below zero temperatures, I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!! The amazing thing to me is its ability to withstand -20 degree temperatures with snow and ice. No cracking, tearing, or any problems with this windshield cover. I love this product so much I have purchased it for family members." —SunnyFunny
Get it from Amazon for $21.98.
14. A pair of cozy fleece-lined joggers whose insides are as soft as a blanket, so when you are forced to leave your toasty home (*shakes fists at sky*), the outside will be as bearable as possible.
Prime members: You can try before you buy!
Promising review: "10000000/5 stars!!!!!! I just shoveled our driveway for an hour in 2-degree weather, and my legs NEVER got cold. While my hands, face, feet, and arms were cold...legs were nice and toasty. I am recommending these to everyone!!!" —jc
Get them from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 11 colors).
15. Miracle-Gro food spikes that reviewers claim work miracles to revive plants to their pre-winter glory and keep them alive no matter what your level of green thumb is. They feed plants for 30–60 days!
16. An Orolay jacket with a pile fleece-lined hood, aka *the* Amazon coat, which is so popularly beloved that it may or may not be worn by the whole of New York City at this point — which itself attests to how truly cozy, affordable, and downright wonderful this coat is.
17. A pack of reusable and DEEPLY satisfying exfoliating washcloths for scrubbing the dead skin off your body and revealing the ~baby-soft~ skin underneath, making it easier to moisturize your skin in dry winter weather. Reviewers attest: This product does not come to play.
Soak your skin in water for 10 minutes before exfoliating for best use. Recommended use is 1–2 two times a week.
Promising reviews: "I stumbled upon these from watching a TikTok and I’m so glad I did! Definitely look into how to use them before you start so you do it efficiently and find what works best for you. I use them after being in a hot shower for at least five minutes then I start with long strokes in one direction. These got lots of gunk off my body and left my skin feeling so soft and smooth!" —Mariah C.
"Okay, these things are AWESOME! I watched a TikTok about this gal using them and I figured why not try them. They weren’t expensive and I spend $5 on useless crap all the time. This, my friends, is NOT useless crap. This gets so much gunk off my body it’s disgusting. How can I have so much dead skin on my body!? I don’t know, but this gets it all off and leaves my skin so soft! Just throw some baby oil on your skin after using it and you are good to go!" —Emilee Brinker
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $6.20 (available in two color combos and other packs).
18. A rechargeable hand warmer with double-sided heat and three temperature settings so your perpetually cold hands will FINALLY stay warm and happy in cursed sub-freezing weather.
It's USB rechargeable, so you can use your phone or a power bank to charge it!
Promising review: "This hand warmer is amazing! My hands are constantly cold and I've tried all sorts of products to help keep them warm but nothing has worked until now. I charge the hand warmer every night with a standard USB charger and the next day, I have hours of warmth. The three temperature settings are very helpful — I use the highest setting when I'm outdoors for long periods of time and the lower settings when I'm indoors (e.g. sitting at my desk or in a cold movie theater). I've already given hand warmers as gifts to several cold-handed friends and family members and they're loving it as well. I hope Ocoopa comes out with a foot warmer next!" —RK
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in 14 colors and in packs of two).
19. Some smartphone-friendly thermal gloves so you can text, scroll, or play Wordle in cold temps without your fingers turning into icicles.
Promising review: "I love these gloves. I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and today’s high was 22 degrees, and my hands didn’t get too cold. I had my gloves on and I could still use the functions on my phone. It also has a pretty good grip, as well." —Calvin
Get them from Amazon for $5.29+ (available in sizes M–XL and in 12 colors).
20. A plush faux fur weighted blanket to keep you snuggly and warm no matter what state the weather is in. It's made with tempered glass beads to provide the kind of deep pressure that can help reduce anxiety and difficulty sleeping.
21. A heated seat cover so you'll be greeted by a warm, toasty seat instead of literal freezing cold leather after you've made the treacherous journey through the cold to your car.
Promising reviews: "Got this for my wife, who frequently lamented not having heated seats. Installation was as easy as laying it on the seat, securing a couple of straps, and plugging it in. Heats up fast and is comfortable! Great way to add a 'luxury' feature that can run several hundred on newer cars, and can restore function if your factory heated seats no longer work." —Joseph Polvino
"A winner. I bought this for my daughter and she loves it. Just remember to unplug it when it’s not in use or you will drain the battery." —mmoran98
Get it from Amazon for $53.99.
22. Streak-free anti-fog spray to prevent your eyeglasses, sunglasses, and face shields from fogging up in the cold (or while you're wearing a mask). It also works on swim goggles and motorcycle helmets!
This spray is meant for non-antireflective-coated lenses, and the instructions for use are very specific. To apply, spray a small amount on both sides of your lenses, and use your fingers to rub it across the whole area. Let it sit for a full minute, then wipe with a dry, soft cloth. Once they're fully dry, you will be good to go.
Promising review: "I am absolutely amazed by this spray! I use it on my lenses before I go out shopping for the day, and I make it through several stores without my lenses fogging up at all. I really didn’t believe it was going to work, but it does. But it is important to note that this is for lenses that do NOT have anti-reflective coating. We tried it on my mom’s glasses and hers did still fog up some, because she does have anti-reflective coating on her lenses. My dad’s lenses do not have anti-reflective coating and it worked on his like it does on mine. It just baffles me that I didn’t know this existed and have been struggling with fogged up lenses despite trying several different types of masks for these past few months. I’m telling you, you will be happy with this spray. Just make sure that you know if your lenses have anti-reflective coating or not." —daUPhere
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in three sizes).
23. O'Keeffe's nourishing hand cream that hundreds of reviewers call magic for healing even the most intense dry, cracked skin — making it a must-have for folks who spend a lot of time outdoors or who work outside in the winter.
Promising reviews: "The best on the market. I have issues year round because of yard work or the cold winters. This is the best product you can buy, and believe me, I’ve tried dozens. I use it daily and now have soft and crack-free hands. I also use a little before bedtime so it softens while I sleep. Take a chance, you’ll never buy anything else." —Ellen
"A winter must-have for my man. He works outside and does labor with his hands. In Chicago it’s been below 20 degrees and his hands usually chap and bleed for the season, but with this magic stuff he has been able to pull through unscathed." —Rebecca L. hebding
Get it from Amazon for $8.48 (also available in packs of two and 12).
24. A rainbow prism suncatcher so you'll get a taste of sunlight through its refracted rainbows even when it's a literal tundra outside. (PS — reviewers report that their cats love the sparkles it creates, too!)
25. Epielle Hydrating Foot Masks full of shea butter and jojoba oil to gift your cracked, almost-frostbitten feet some well-deserved love.
These are vegan and cruelty-free!
Promising reviews: "Worth the money. During the winter my feet are dry and cracked. These are amazing. Have only used one pair so far, but the difference is drastic. Will definitely be making these part of my normal self care." —Amazon Customer
"I just placed ANOTHER ORDER for these foot masks. This was my 9th time ordering them. My husband has a medical condition with his feet where they get extraordinarily dry and painful. We have tried so many different products to help him and nothing worked. I smear cocoa butter all over his feet and then I put these sock masks on him, and follow with a pair of socks over the foot masks. He wears them at bedtime and wakes up with baby soft feet. The price for the foot masks is one quarter of the drugstore price. If you have dry cracked feet you will not be disappointed with these foot masks." —Kate
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $13.
26. A super cozy microwaveable stuffed animal that you can warm up to use as a heating pad (!) to give you a little more warmth and coziness while the cold continues to RAGE outside. It's also lightly lavender scented to help calm and quell anxiety. ❤️
I (Haley) was gifted one of these last year and just love it. It's slightly weighted so it has a similar effect for me as a weighted blanket; when I hold it, the heft feels soothing and relaxes me. It is also just the cutest thing (mine is a cow 😭). The lavender scent is faint enough not to be overly fragrant and provides a little bit of extra care and love. Highly recommend as a personal treat or a gift for a loved one! It's one of my favorite gifts I've received.
Promising review: "When I get my monthly, I use a heating pad to bring down my cramps, and mine recently broke. I heard about this through social media and thought, why not give it a try. I used it and it was amazing. I have trouble sleeping, and the lavender scent really helped me go to sleep, and it heats up and stays warm for quite a while. This is definitely worth buying and worth putting money toward. It looks very cute and is very soft so if you get your monthly and you have a hard time sleeping I would definitely use this. It is not a waste of money or time at all." —Ash Wag
Get the dog from Amazon for $21 (available in other animal options here).
27. A chunky cable-knit infinity scarf you can wrap around your neck (and head!) for maximum warmth in *heinous* winter weather that I personally did NOT sign up for.
Promising reviews: “The best scarves I own. I bought these scarves in two colors and they’re amazing!!! I’ve gotten so many compliments and been asked where I got these. They’re so soft and warm and the quality is incredible. They don’t feel like cheap material at all. You can’t beat quality scarves like this for such a low price! Also, they don’t shed and put fuzzies all over my clothes, which is another added bonus since all my other expensive scarves do." —christyann
"I LOVE these!! I bought three of them in different colors. They are really high quality for the money. Soft, warm, and go with any kind of cool weather outfit. They're also great on chilly nights. The only reason I'm not dreading winter now is because of these scarves." —Critter lover
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 34 colors).
28. A bestselling yet affordable cool mist humidifier with over 55,000 5-star ratings to add moisture to dry winter air, which helps hydrate and support parched, itchy skin. Your thirsty epidermis will thank you!
Reviewers especially recommend using this if you're prone to eczema or other skin conditions.
Promising reviews: "Quiet and great for fighting against dry winter skin. I live in New York and the winters are brutal on one's skin. Between the bitter cold and the warm air from the heater making you feel like a dried prune, it's rough! The cost is extremely reasonable for such a great humidifier, it's a nice size, and best of all its very quiet. It's been a big help preventing dry winter skin." —Kindle Customer
"I’m used to having extremely dry skin in the colder months so I try to have a humidifier on when I get out of the shower, or just have a very dry day. This humidifier is amazing! I feel so much more comfortable in my space with the air not sucking the moisture out of my skin! You notice the moisture right away upon turning it on! It’s easy to use, you can’t even hear it on, and easy to clean and refill! Thank you for giving me a less crusty winter season!" —Taylor B.
Get it from Amazon for $29.97+ (available in two sizes).
29. A water-resistant nylon water bottle holder if all you want to do while winter *marches* on is stick your freezing cold hands deep into your pockets to scrounge for warmth, but you also *need* to keep your coffee, water, or food thermos on hand. This unique bb has an insulated interior that fits bottles up to 40 ounces, a detachable shoulder strap, and four exterior pockets (!) that you can use to store your wallet, phone, keys, glasses, SPF, or anything else you please.
I (Haley) recently bought this and it's my new favorite possession. I carry my Nalgene everywhere (if I'm not drinking coffee, you can bet I'm guzzling coffee), which is unwieldy in my tote bag, to say the least. I end up carrying the bottles by hand, which besides being tiring and making me prone to losing said bottle, is also downright painful in ice-cold weather. Enter the CalPak holder, which has low-key upgraded my life. I don't even carry a tote anymore — I can pack my lipsticks, scrunchies, wallet, keys, phone, earbuds, and sunglasses in the outside pockets with my coffee, water, or tea snug inside. The strap is adjustable so you can wear it crossbody or over your shoulder. This is an investment, but one that has been well worth it for me, especially while it's cold!
Calpak is a family-owned business that makes high-quality travel products that are both innovative and stylish.
Get it from Calpak for $42 (available in seven colors).
Squeezing out a shred of joy from winter's clutches like:
