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Writing this desperately made me want to light a candle and curl up with a cup of hot tea.
Promising review: "I bought these for Christmas gifts for two teenage girls. They are absolutely adorable. Just so cute and great quality. They are going to love them!! Def purchase this mug!" —DianaRose2021
Get it from Anthropologie for $14 (available in 25 styles).
My mom is a slipper fanatic and Dearfoams have always been her go-to. We've literally been buying her them for as far back as I can remember — and I've finally figured out why! They are *so* soft and cozy in addition to be affordable. What more could you (and your toes) wish for?
Promising review: "I wanted to replace old slippers since I'm wearing them much more while working from home, and I'm so glad I settled on these! I've hardly taken them off in the several days since they arrived. They're perfectly cozy and keep my feet warm without being too hot on more mild-temperature days. They look great, too; I love the tan suede look. The soles are solid enough there's some support, and I can run outside to the mailbox or trash can in them. But they're not super bulky, so they're still comfy to wear around inside all day." —Tigs1781
Get them from Amazon for $44+ (available in women's sizes 6–11, in regular and wide widths, and six colors).
Psst: This item is included in Prime Wardrobe, so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "Imagine microfiber, how it's light and has a smooth texture. Then imagine if microfiber and velvet had a baby. This is that baby! It's light and smooth like microfiber, but also has some of the warmth and texture (not *quite* fuzzy, but holds warmth still). VERY comparable to suede. Super super comfy, almost like you're wearing pajamas, these are the ultimate lounging sweats!" —Sabrina
Get them from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in sizes S–XL, 1X–3X, and 120 styles).
Promising review: "Bought this for my 6-year-old's room makeover. She loves it and curls up in it most days. She piles in the pillows and blankets to make the ropes cozy. I had my dad, who built houses for a living, install it for me to make sure it was secure but I think as long as you use a stud finder and have a good screwdriver, anyone can do this." —KrisSquared
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
Promising review: "Super comfy, cozy, and cute! Love these, great fabric! I washed before I wore them and they didn’t shrink! That’s a huge plus! Quality is really good, the printed stars didn’t color fade or bleed into the white background! Very pleased! Fits perfect too!" —RJ
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes XS–2XL and 28 styles).
If it were up to me, I would leave my Christmas lights up inside my home all year long. These twinkle lights are a great way to create that look without being overtly holiday themed. Tinker Bell would certainly approve!
Promising review: "I saw a few pictures online of fairy lights with sheer curtains and loved the look. These lights in particular are perfect for what I was looking for. It gives off a warm, cozy glow and really adds a nice touch of oomph to the room." —NG
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
I was gifted a year of Book of the Month for my birthday one year and to date it is one of the best things I've received. There are few things as satisfying as getting truly lost in the pages of a good book — and it'll provide for a great distraction for your mind if you've recently been stressed. Each month you'll be permitted to choose one of four books, all of which are different genres. Then the book you selected will be delivered to your door. Magic! Excuse me, I need to re-up my subscription.
Get a three month subscription from Book of the Month for $49.99.
Promising review: "OMG! I am a very picky shopper, this is one of the best pieces that I have purchased, it has a great weight without being too heavy, and pockets, love love pockets. I am going to order every color." —Jane Carney
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 14 colors).
Promising review: "I am obsessed with these leggings. I have four pairs and I practically live in them. I panic when I am down to my last pair and immediately go do laundry! They are so so comfortable and stretchy without being see-through. I am going to buy the capri version as well." —Jennifer T
Get them from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 31 styles).
I am the proud owner of two of these babies and I have no shame. My first Barefoot Dreams blanket (which my sister gifted me last Christmas) is one of my most cherished items as soon as the temperature drops. It's super soft, washes well, and has enough weight to it to actually keep you warm. They're absolutely worth the splurge — you won't regret it when you're snuggled under it on a snowy winter evening.
Get it from Nordstrom Rack for $59.97 (originally $98; available in nine colors).
I've been burning WoodWick candles for years and, I must say, you haven't lived until you've lit one of these bad boys up, put on your most snuggly sweats, and curled up with a good book. I'm not the only one who thinks these candles are fantastic; my colleague (and fellow candle fanatic) Elizabeth Lilly agrees. She said:
"I've burned a variety of these mainstream jars over the years, but come back to them every so often because they're indeed that good. I've *also* tried several other brands with wood wicks that seem to either barely work or burn way too fast. But no one does it like WoodWick, which is also very good because of that name (lol). That lil' wick makes such a comforting crackling noise — à la an actual burning fire — without making my hair smell like smoke or tapping into my Girl Scout skills for building a fire. Clearly a lazy win-win."
Get it from Amazon for $17.12+ (available in eight scents).
BuzzFeed writer Stephanie Hope (pictured above) has this sweatshirt! She said:
"I am absolutely obsessed with this sweatshirt. It's not only so cute for any Twilight fan, but it's ridiculously cozy and warm! I even wear it as pajamas!"
Basic and Peachy is a small business based in Tempe, Arizona, that sells adorable quirky sweatshirts, T-shirts, tumblers, and decals!
Get it from Basic and Peachy on Etsy for $35.10+ (available in sizes S–3X and six colors).
I'm obsessed with candles, so it was a no-brainer for my husband to gift me this surprisingly super-fun gadget. It's really simple to use and charge, and it really works! I'll never have to buy another lighter again.
Promising review: "This is seriously the coolest device of my winter holiday. It makes lighting candles a breeze. Yes, there is a weird crackling noise, but that's a super-minor annoyance. It's a super-intuitive device. Plus the lighter with the USB (included), charge for a bit, then pop it open and light ALL THE THINGS; well, candles. I don't know how well it lights cigarettes or whatever. However, for my personal intended use, it's awesome!" —Jee W
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a pack of three).
The Duo Plus replaces nine common kitchen appliances. It can be used as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, and egg cooker, with the ability to sauté, steam, warm, sterilize...and oh, it makes cakes, too. Read all about why the Instant Pot is changing how we cook in our full review of the Instant Pot.
Promising review: "Perfect addition to the Instant Pot family. This little pot does the same incredible job as its bigger brother and sisters. Great for making the side dishes or smaller main dishes. If you haven't gotten on board the Instant Pot train, do not hesitate! This mini pot even makes yogurt. The benefits to pressure cooking are numerous, using the Instant Pot makes it incredibly easy. Can you tell I'm completely smitten with this little appliance?! It proudly sits on my counter and is used nearly every single day." —Prairie Princess
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three sizes and two styles).
Promising review: "I bought this shirt oversized. But I was surprised at how soft this crewneck was! Graphic has held up in multiple washes." —Jillydukez
Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in unisex sizes S–2XL and five colors).
I have these tie-dye sweats and have actually been *living* in them — they're so cute! I can assure you the quality of the items from here are fantastic and will fulfill all of your tie-dye trend dreams ;). BFFs and Babes is a woman-owned small business that sells customized apparel.
Get them from BFFs and Babes on Etsy for $79 (available in sizes XS–XL).
Promising review: "I didn't want to spend a lot of money in case it turned out that we didn't like it. Well, we love it. We consume a fresh loaf every three days and it only takes me 10 minutes to measure the ingredients, add them to the pot and set it to go. Much faster. For reference, I have only made the basic 1.5-lb loaf set to light crust. I follow the instructions exactly except I substitute the water with warm milk. I made this modification after the first couple of loaves. They were good but just a little dry for our liking. Using warm milk, instead of water, turns out a softer loaf. I'm sure I will try other recipes down the road but for now, this is what I needed it for and it works wonderfully." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $84.99.
A few years ago my family and I chipped in and got my sister a Lovesac for her first apartment — it was quite literally her only request. When I say she's obsessed with this bubble of comfort that would be such an understatement. I never understood why she was so in love with it until I sat down in it myself. It feels like the biggest, most loving hug you have ever received in your life. The outside is *so* soft that you can't help but want to burrow in and sit in the chair forever.
Get it from Lovesac for $600+ (available in five sizes and over 200 cover options).
Tea Heritage is a small business based in Lyon, France, that sells adorable tea bagss.
Promising review: "Delicious tea, beautiful tea bags. Such a treat!" —Becky McMahon
Get them from Tea Heritage on Etsy: the dresses (available in three flavors) or the leaves for $9.32.
I invested in one of these last year and I'm so glad I did — I use it to make lattes at home and have saved a lot of dollars without having to run out to Starbucks every morning (just...once a week or so instead hehe).
Promising review: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life. This comes highly recommended." —Michelle Pirestani
Get it from Amazon for $15.29 (available in 17 colors).
Get it from Apollo Box for $33.56.
Promising review: "Johanna’s Christmas book is my favorite! I love that the pages are perforated with only one drawing per sheet. This looks like it would be an excellent Christmas present coupled with some crayons, coloring pencils, or pens. Will definitely keep you calm and busy during the holidays and you can color pictures to keep or give away." —Christine
Get it from Amazon for $8.76+ (available in paperback and spiral bound).
I've had a loooooot of hot chocolate in my life and nothing beats the one from Kerber's Farm, a small business in Huntington, New York. It's made with dark cocoa powder, cane sugar, and mini chocolate chips. It also is great for gifting as it comes packed in a cute lil' mason jar. I received it as a gift last year and shared it with my family — we're all in agreement it's the best hot cocoa we've ever had. Oddly enough I ended up moving close to this farm and now my family and I can't wait to stock up on this treat for the winter!
Get a set of two from Kerber's Farm for $30 or a gift set from Saks Fifth Avenue for $40 (comes with a mug, the cocoa mix, and mini marshmallows).
Promising review: "Bought this for my fiancée as part of her 'luxury at-home spa package' I put together for her birthday and this robe was by far her absolute favorite. I bought it oversized for her as that's the way she wanted it and it's perfect! Super warm and constructed of ultra-soft fleece with quality stitching. I would recommend this to friends and family for personal use or as a gift." —James K.
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XL, 1X–6X, and 38 styles).
Dungeons & Dragons is THE ultimate role-playing game. If you're stuck in the house for a bit (which we all seem to be in the winter), it's the perfect time to start a campaign. This kit comes with an e-book, 1000 pre-generated characters, a map, and more to help you get started. If you're already familiar with DnD, check out the latest adventure book from Matthew Mercer for some fresh ideas.
Promising review: "I am brand new to DnD and this starter set is amazing and walks you through the first steps into a whole new world. This specific set comes with so many extra features like several sets of dice so you and your friends can start right away, and so many digital downloads that give you characters, monsters, and even a DM screen to help the DM get started right away. Thank you so much for an awesome set to an epic game!" —Kevin Brown
Get it from Amazon for $37.99.
Britishbookart is a small business based in the UK that sells paintings of literary characters, like Belle from Beauty and the Beast (my personal fave) and Arya from Game of Thrones, as well as reading trackers and bookmarks.
Get it from Britishbookart on Etsy for $3.60.
Is there anything cozier than relaxing in front of a fireplace? Definitely not. Transform your living room into a makeshift ski lodge by bringing in this electric fireplace that actually generates heat. This is going on my wish list right nowwww.
Promising review: "This is by far the best electric heater I have ever bought! It heats well and is very quiet. I was surprised with how realistic the logs and animated flames actually look. I’ve been using it for several weeks now and it seems to be doing great! It was the perfect addition to the fireplace I built in our living room. Highly recommended!" —Bo. L.
Get it from Amazon for $146.98.
My husband has this record player and it's become such a beloved piece in our home. We love putting it on during dinner time and letting the music drift from the living room into the kitchen while we cook. Super soothing and gives you an excuse to start searching for all kinds of vinyl records to add to your collection. Note that you'll need to also pick up a pair of speakers to get the full experience.
Promising review: "I've been collecting vinyl for about nine years now and finally upgraded from my Crosley (a great beginner turntable) to this system. The sound quality is to die for, and I am incredibly happy about my purchase! I paired this system with Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers — I am very satisfied with the sound output, and the setup between the system and speakers was incredibly easy (especially for someone who isn't incredibly tech savvy). Would recommend if you are looking for an upgrade from a 'basic' turntable and want to hear an improved quality of your records, but don't want to break the bank." —RK
Get it from Amazon for $119+ (available in three styles).
Promising review: "These blackout curtains are awesome. If not for these, my baby wouldn't be taking longer naps during the day. Since I got these I was able to establish a routine with my little one. These curtains will not make the room pitch black so I have to tape them to the wall to make the room darker. It gets the job done and that is good enough for me. When my baby takes his 45 min or an hour nap, I can do housework, shower, and take care of our dog. If you have a baby who won't nap longer than 15 mins, get these curtains! Trust me, it will change your life! I love them so much that I ordered a couple more for the grandparents' house." —E. Champion
Get them from Amazon for $21.10+ (available in six sizes and nine colors).
Promising review: "I usually see stuff like this around holiday times and never buy them and then kick myself when I see them sell out. I'm so glad I got this little guy. He's cute and festive and I even got some holiday scents for it. Looking forward to having it in an area he'll be seen." —BearlyBuzzed
Get them from Bath and Body Works: Christmas Dachshund Fragrance Plug for $16.50, Under the Christmas Tree scent for $7.50.
I have one of these and it's my favorite thing to unwind with at the end of the day. I have an anxiety disorder and can often find myself feeling really worked up and typically have physical symptoms like feeling restless. The weight of this blanket helps me to soothe my body and loosen up a bit.
Promising review: "This blanket is great. The material is soft and comfortable. The weight is perfect. What I love the most is that there are no beads used for the weight. I had a previous weighted blanket that the beads came loose after just a few weeks, making the blanket useless. This blanket makes you feel like you are wrapped in a soft hug. I sleep so much better and do not wake up as often. I highly recommend this blanket." —Jennifer M.
Get it from Bearaby for $269 (available in 15, 20, or 25 pounds and six colors).
They come in a set of four and yep, they're microwave and dishwasher safe, too!
Promising review: "These bowls are absolutely perfect! I’m glad I bought them. Not too big, not too small. They stack well with each other. Already gotten many compliments with family friends asking where I purchased them. Will buy another set soon. Highly recommend!" —Wayfair Customer
Promising review: "I usually have an issue with wool, but with only 1% in these, I have absolutely NO problems. Make sure your boots have enough room for THICK socks, these are very thick, but super TOASTY on your tootsies. I have small feet — I wear 6 1/2 in athletic shoes, but 7 in hiking boots — and these are great for my looser hiking boots even with being a little bit large on my feet. I wear them at home and lower the thermostat a bit. I'm at a perfectly fine temperature/warmth as long as my dog doesn't decide to be an additional blanket on me. Hope this helps you in making your decision." —Mindy
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $19.79+ (available in two sizes and one size).
Promising review: "I love board games, particularly more adventurous and more adult ones, but getting my wife to play them with me is like pulling teeth. This one is very easy to learn but a challenge to master, which makes it accessible for those who are casual board gamers but enjoyable for the more hardcore enthusiast. Each play-through is different depending on what characters each player chooses, the strategy they apply, and the random draw of the cards. Can't wait until they release expansions with new villains." —Phil
Get it from Amazon for $27.19.
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