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Gift-giving just got a whole lot easier.
These are available in all 50 states, plus specific cities, too!
Get them from Amazon or Homesick Candles for $29.95 each.
Personal note: I love my Kindle Paperwhite so much. It's SO LIGHT that I keep it in my bag at all times — you never know when you're gonna have a spare 15 minutes for a chapter or two.
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in black and white).
Promising review: "I am in love with my Paperwhite! I have always been a big fan of collecting paper books and have always dreamed of owning a massive library of books, but as someone with limited funds and who travels and moves a lot, carrying a library from town to town and state to state starts making your husband angry! So, from here forward I will be buying my books from Amazon and getting them in a digital version. I couldn't be happier about it. My last Kindle didn't have the backlight so I had to have a small lamp by the side of my bed (which my hubby wasn't the biggest fan of either). The Paperwhite has a gentle light in it that makes reading totally comfortable in all light settings. You can make it very dim or bright and the battery lasts forever!" —Stephanie N Hughes
**Or, give 'em the brand new 2018 (thinner! waterproof!) Kindle Paperwhite. You can learn all about it in our breakdown: The New Kindle Paperwhite Is Waterproof, And I'm Bringing It On Vacation.
Get it from Amazon for $44.95.
Promising review: "Over the years I've bought and returned a few different massagers. The ones that attach to the chair are just too big. The smaller ones hurt or just vibrate. The sharper image ones are junk. So... I took a chance with this one. Wow! This really works. I like that it's smaller so you can actually position it where you want. It turns in one direction for a little while and then it switches and goes the other way. When it turns, it really feels like a massage instead of that vibrating feeling. I really like how compact it is and how it doesn't move too fast. It's just a steady massage that's hands free. I can use it on my calfs, legs, back, shoulders and neck. If this breaks I will definitely buy another one. This is the best massager I ever had." —cbear
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: "Received this book as a birthday gift. It quickly became a favorite morning practice. It's simple and quick and creates powerful intention and focus for my day. Because I've enjoyed it so much, I bought several copies to give to family and friends as holiday gifts. Highly recommend it!" —C LARA
Get it from Amazon for $13.51.
Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "This map is gorgeous and really fun to scratch off the places you've been. Great gift for a person who travels or wants to travel. The scratch off material is perfect, it doesn't come off super easy unless you use the tool they provide, which will save you from accidentally uncovering areas of the map." —Banu King
If you somehow still don't know what a Squatty Potty is, it's a toilet stool that keeps your feet raised while pooping. ~Going~ in this position is supposed to fully relax your Puborectalis muscle, meaning you have an easier elimination, with no straining. And if you think that's TMI, just try it and see.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "Oh Squatty Potty,
You fill me with endless joy,
Yet leave me empty." —Wm. Jonathan Bradshaw
If you want a ~prettier~ one for your bathroom, Squatty Potty also makes a teak wood version ($79.99) and a Bamboo version ($67.57).
And if you want to check out a Squatty Potty review for all the deets, we've got you covered too!
You can use the voice button to find shows, launch apps, search for type of movie ("Alexa find suspense thrillers") OR EVEN ORDER A PIZZA from Dominos!
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Promising review: "Earlier this month, my TV entertainment included Dish 200+ channel satellite TV, 20Mbps turbo internet, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. After doing some research, I bought three Amazon Fire Sticks with the voice remote, cancelled Dish, upgraded to 30Mbps internet, added Sling 25 channels, added standard Hulu, and CBS All Access. Guess who still gets 96+% of the channels watched, added Prime Music and several hundred shows (that networks don't play) to all the TVs in the house, and saved over $700 per year compared to what I paid this past year? I did. I never thought of cutting the cord until I really looked into it all. Getting Amazon Fire Sticks are worth it and they work well....and once you get used to knowing what show plays where, it's a no-brainer. If you're like me, and you don't watch 80% of the channels you pay for, it's so worth it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "I just received this a few days ago and I have used it so much. It has improved the quality of my photos and added brightness to my videos. It is still operating on the initial charge from when I first fully charged it. It is USB rechargeable which is a must for me. Very light and easy to stick into my work bag pocket or side of my purse. I was not disappointed. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to get ride of those harsh shadows when taking selfies, photos in low light, or videos on their —Connie
Get it from Amazon for $15.95 (also available in a colorful version).
Promising review: "Chart is nice quality. I filled it out, put it in a nice frame and hung it in the hallway. It looks great, and is a nice conversation piece. I love seeing my husband's and my lineage at a glance!" —NotTheNany
If you're interested in learning even more about your family history, you can also give a 23andMe DNA testing kit. Just mail in a saliva sample, and you'll get results delivered in 6-8 weeks!
Get it from Amazon for $8.92 (available in 11 colors).
Promising review: "These pillows are so much fun! And addictive! It's very cathartic to sit and draw designs or just move back and forth between colors. It's like finding your zen place!" —Good.Day.Sunshine
P.S. If you need a pillow insert to go with it, you can get a top-rated 16x16 one from Amazon for $7.99!
Get it from Amazon for $9.59.
Promising review: "Without a doubt the best hot chocolate than can be purchased. I can't really articulate the flavor but will give it a shot: In comparison with American Hot Chocolate, this English Drinking Chocolate is slightly thicker (although not as thing as Mexican drinking chocolate), very rich without having the tang of dark chocolate, and exceptionally smooth. If you were to melt down a very high quality milk chocolate bar, mix it with milk, and then heat it, you would have this." —Matthew Taheri
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "This cube is great. It's very interesting to solve. The cube came stickered perfectly, the stickers are thick and seem sturdy. The cube turns very nicely and it quiet other than some minor spring noise when turning slow against the spring. A great addition to my collection." —Debbi
Get the set of six from Amazon for $10.99.
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
Promising review: "Love this classic scarf. Perfect length. Matches everything. Exactly what I have been looking for at a fraction of the cost." —Grandma in Grand Rapids
It includes 10 punch-out paper dolls plus 64 pages of outfits!
Get it from Amazon for $12.88, Barnes and Noble for $17.57, or a local bookseller through IndieBound.
Get them from Amazon for $13.65+ (available in sizes 5–12).
Promising review: "These are the best. I discovered these insoles about four years ago when I was desperately trying to find a way to keep my feet warm in my Sorel boots, I had thought at first that my boots were leaking because my feet got so cold in them it seemed like they had to be wet, but it was literally just the cold of the pavement coming up through the soles of the boot. OH MY GOODNESS these made all the difference. Now I buy these for any cold weather boots I buy. They are true to size and have fit perfectly in any brand of boot I've purchased, so long as that boot has a removable insole that can be replaced with these. Brands I have used them in thus far Ugg (Obviously), Sorel, L.L. Bean, and Kamik." —S Wingo
Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.06.
Promising review: "These things actually work. I was skeptical about how effective they would be. I was expecting the cheese to pool at the bottom or for them to be extremely hard to clean. Neither is the case. They take a little bit of experimenting to figure out what the right toaster setting is for good toasted bread with just the right amount of cheese being melted. Supposedly you can make 150 sandwiches using this set of three bags. Definitely worth the purchase given the low cost, ease of use, and ease of storage." —Franklin Hood
Get it from Amazon for $20.36, Barnes and Noble for $26.96, or a local bookseller through IndieBound.
Get them from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 11 colors and patterns, both toddler and adult sizes).
Promising review: "My wife's feet are always cold. She has worn alpaca slippers to bed for years. Then I saw these Pudus and decided to try them. They are superior to anything we've ever found. They are snug and the warmest socks/slippers ever. The rubbery stuff on the bottom serves as a non-slip surface without being solid like a shoe sole. They are simply perfect for lounging and sleeping." —Richard Mann
Perfect for apartment buildings that aren't exactly pet-friendly.
Get it from Amazon for $20.88.
If they're lactose intolerant, this also works great for grating ginger or garlic — no more pesky mincing!
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Promising review: "You know why you're spending $13 on a tiny sword cheese grater. It works fine but it's the 'cool' factor that has you even considering buying this. So rest assured, it's cool! You'll be stoked to wield this while shredding parmesan on the plate of the one you love. Got some money to spare? Go for it!" —Tiffiny Karoll
And it comes with a 32-page, illustrated booklet all about goats, making this product the G.O.A.T. itself.
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 or Urban Outfitters for $9.95.
Promising review: "I got this for my boyfriend for his birthday and he looks at it more than he looks at me. So i highly recommend this as a gift for anyone, or yourself. The goat has a beautiful figure and a flawless jawline. And the scream, oh the screaaaammm. 10/10" —Ceciliab123
You get two of each of the five kinds: peach (for moisture), papaya (for exfoliation), litchi (for brightening), mangosteen (for calming), and almond (for nutrients).
Get the set of 10 (plus the silicone puff) from Amazon for $10.98.
Promising review: "I bought these on a whim and I fell in love. I have really dry skin and these soften and hydrate my skin. I have turned all my girlfriends to these masks as well!" —Christine Sunny
Get it from Amazon for $13.50.
Promising review: "How did they manage to marshal all these factoids without including any that you've heard 50 times before from less capable researchers? Buy all ten in the series!" —Minnesotan
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