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An Echo Dot, Adidas duffle bag, and more amazing gift ideas for your loved ones.
This compact smart speaker can play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and more.
Promising review: "I absolutely love it! Bought to use as a radio/ambient noise device as I fall asleep, but now realize the capabilities FAR exceeded what I initially purchased it for, so I also use it as an alarm clock, Bluetooth speaker for my iPad, personal assistant ('Alexa, add milk to my shopping list'), Amazon Music speaker (which I never used until buying the Dot). The sound quality is really good, especially considering it’s small size and relatively 'budget friendly' price. I definitely recommend to anyone, and if you’re a Prime member...WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR. Don’t even 'add to cart' just click 'buy now' and watch your life get simpler." —Dave S
Price: $24.99 (available in four colors)
The new version of this popular party game has over 150 new cards.
I own this game and have played at more than a few parties. It's hilarious, easy to understand, and definitely NSFW.
Promising review: "This game is so much fun. I played it with three generations of family last weekend. I've been fearful of us drifting apart. Usually the adult nephews are bored and ready to bolt. Everybody has to be 'someplace.' I had reservations about playing this game with my mom and her grandsons so I pulled maybe 30 of the most 'horrible' cards but after about 20 min I started shuffling them in. We as a family haven't laughed and enjoyed each others' company in a VERY long time. After two hours flashed past more than one face hurt from laughing. We like to think highly of ourselves but by the end the consensus was yup, we really are horrible people. Funny but THAT bonded us. Looking forward to Thanksgiving and I'm not the only one." —Not Offended
Price: $25
This cook book is filled with recipes inspired by dozens of Gaines family favorites and classic comfort selections, from grilled salmon to lemon pie.
Promising review: "I just got the cookbook last week but so far I’m impressed. It has a good variety of recipes with simple ingredients that are easy to find or you probably already have. I made banana bread this morning and it is delicious! It was easy to make and turned out exactly as I hoped. It’s nice when a cookbook has ingredients that are simple and not weird that you have to go to specialty stores to get. Looking forward to making more!!" —Molly E. Lippincott
Price: $16.59
What it includes:
–Monthly view pages organized by tabs, with note sections and mini previous and next month reference calendars
–Roomy weekly view pages
–Contact pages
–Notes pages
Promising review: "This is the absolute best 'no frills' planner. No visual distractions, and no times included (because how many of us are dentists planning our days in 15-minute increments, anyway?). I have been using this planner for at least five years and plan to continue using it." —Against Bad Poetry
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "These are so cute and convenient! I like that it came with six so I can put one on my car keys, my handbag, my diaper bag, and have a few to give to my sister! So simple and fun! They feel well made too, and all the prints are adorable!" —Amazon Customer
Price: $9.53 (six in a pack)
The plants grow in water, so you don't have to worry about making a mess in your home. Since the garden is wifi enabled and Alexa compatible, it allows you to keep your plants healthy with reminders and info on all the features.
Set includes: 9-Pod Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit with Genovese Basil (x2), Thai Basil, Curly Parsley, Italian Parsley, Thyme, Chives Dill, Mint, and Miracle-Gro liquid plant food (enough for a full season of growth). Everything is also natural and non-GMO.
Promising review: "We have really enjoyed growing our herbs with the AeroGarden bounty basic. Set up took 'basil'-cally 5 minutes, and our herbs were sprouting in no 'thyme.' We have never had a garden of our own, so it has been a big 'dill' watching our herbs grow. The size is great for our medium size kitchen. It fits like it was 'mint' to be! In all seriousness, the AeroGarden has been a treat to have. It’s amazing how easy it was to set up, maintain with the digital reminders, and watch the herbs grow quickly! These photos were taken only 11 days after set up, and we already have substantial growth with no additional effort since set up. We can’t wait to start cooking with our homegrown herbs." —JJ
Price: $279.99 (available in four colors and designs)
Promising review: "Love these! They hold up to the thickest hair without feeling too tight and causing headaches. They come out easily without snagging and they don't leave that dent in your hair if you wear them a long time. I'm so glad they came out with these!!" —Melissa French
Price: $7.99 (pack of eight)
Promising review: "These work wonderfully! I originally purchased them because I was cooking for a group of 100+ on a trip. We made about 40lbs of shredded chicken thighs. Having made the same meal about a year prior, and spending a couple of hours shredding chicken with two kitchen forks, we knew there had to be an easier way! Using these shredding claws, we shredded 40lbs of thighs in about 45 minutes. There were two of us & we kept swapping, because shredding still hurts your back/shoulders. But these claws are so sharp & useful that it took less than half the time! I've since used them to make shredded pork at home & they also work wonderfully for that!" —H. L. Kern
Price: $12.95 (available in six colors)
Promising review: "This bag is a great balance between being big enough to fit my gym equipment while still fitting comfortably in a typical gym locker. It comes with an optional plastic sheet that you can use on the bottom to keep the shape. There are no pockets, so if you need them, this isn't the right bag for you. I got the Siesta Print and it looks great in person, the photos don't do it justice." —S P
Price: $25 (available in 45 colors)
Promising review: "I ordered one of these and put it in my front yard, close to some bricks which form a garden. I like it so much, I ordered another. So easy to just put in the ground and let it charge. Gives my front yard a very charming and soft look. I so recommend this to everyone." —Leeroy
Price: $23.99
Promising review: "I have a Goldendoodle puppy (11 weeks). My vet said they are an intelligent breed and recommended getting her 'puzzle toys.' She loves this one! She loves to pull the squirrels through the holes. Plus, they squeak and are a great size for playing fetch, which she also loves. She seems like a chew monster to me, but I'm guessing she's not as bad as other dogs. She does chew on it some and drag around the plush log, but so far no damage to it. I've had this for a couple of weeks now and she uses it daily." —Rebecca
Price: $6.79+ (available in three sizes and five designs)
Promising review: "Bought these gloves because I am a college student in Michigan. The winters are brutal and I usually talk on the phone while I walk to and from class. On really cold days (which are most days in the winter here) my hands ache while holding my phone as I walk to and from classes on campus. I couldn't wear regular mittens because it defeated the purpose when I had to use my touch screen phone. I went on Amazon and found these gloves. They're so cute and warm and work on my phone, I am thoroughly happy with my purchase." —Clair
Price: $6.99+ (available in sizes M–XL and 10 colors)
Promising review: "Purchased this as an Amazon deal. It was a great price so I gave it to my son as a bday gift. I was surprised by the great quality of the product. Two months later and I'm blown away that he's still playing with this daily. He said it was his favorite gift! Who knew?!" —GRA2B
Price: $14.99+ (available in four designs, including glow in the dark)
Promising review: "I am SO HAPPY with this little star show machine. It covers the entire ceiling and walls of my huge bedroom, the 'stars' move slowly, with some shooting stars mixed in, the 'nebula cloud' is beautiful, blue, and morphing. Not sure why some people said the motor is noisy because mine is super quiet and I can barely hear it. It's super easy to move between the different settings to show the stars and nebula, just the stars, or just the nebula cloud. It's kind of amazing that this tiny, little machine can put out this amazing light show. I HIGHLY recommend it!" —Richard J Pocaro
Price: $49.99
Promising review: "Works like one in the salon! I don't have time to go get my nails done and don't have time to wait for regular nail polish to dry (or to have to repaint them every two days with regular nail polish). I love being able to do my own gel manicure at home on my own time. Make sure to follow the gel polish manufacturer's instructions for best results with the polish." —LeaPeea
Price: $18.99
Promising review: "A+. I gave this to my dad on Christmas and he didn't stop reading it the entire evening. I believe dad jokes are in dads' DNA everywhere so they will love this regardless. Every few seconds we would hear giggling and then "Okay, okay, I got another one, everyone listening??".... If this is something you want your day filled with get it for your Dad. I recommend, with CAUTION. My dad hasn't stop texting me jokes from it and it has been eight days since I've given it to him." —Karen Doppel
Price: $5.99
Kit includes: 48 highly pigmented eyeshadows (mineral oil based), four blushes (mid orange to dark pink), six lip glosses (pink and orange shades), and
five double-sided applicators for blush and shadows
Promising review: "For the price, this is great. It is well made, well packaged. The pigments are strong, a little does go a long way. I bought it for my daughter to play with and I am considering getting a set for me and discarding my older makeup. She has been playing with it for a couple of months now and there is still plenty of color left." —KT
Price: $13.99
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