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1. A pair of fleece-lined sweatpants that'll leave you wondering how you got through winter thus far WITHOUT these genius bottoms! Well, no need to dwell on the past when these pants are your new future.
FYI, these are included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can test them out before committing if you’re a Prime member!
Promising review: "I love these pants! They are super warm and comfy. I live in the mountains where it’s really cold and snowy so I need sweats that’ll actually keep me warm. They were a decent price and so worth it!" —Isabela E.
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in 11 colors/styles and women's sizes XS–2XL).
2. A Book of the Month subscription so you can enjoy a juicy read whilst snuggled up at home minus the trip to the book store or the guess work of picking from an overwhelming selection of books.
I joined Book of the Month two years ago because I wanted to read People We Meet on Vacation and my local library had a waitlist. I thought I'd sign up for one month and cancel my subscription right after, but I am here to say that was not the case. I'm obsessed with my BOTM subscription and can't recommend it enough.
At the start of each month, they add five new books to the app. These books span all sorts of genres, include reads from new authors and returning favorites, and some even have a theme (aka: spooky reads for October, holiday reads in December). You can choose up to three books per month. All three of your selections can be from that month's book picks or you can pick a book or two from that month's selections and choose add-on books — I did this in the beginning when I was working on creating my own little ~home library bookshelf~. If you don't like any of their monthly selections that is A-OK! Simply skip that month and a credit will be applied towards future months.
It's such a fun thing to treat myself to each month and makes for a perfect gift (both to yourself and to loved ones). Happy reading!
Sign up for Book of the Month for $16.99/month!
3. The Comfy — a sweatshirt/blanket combo that might just be one of the coziest things ever invented. It'll allow you to do important things like change the channel or play video games and stay toasty at the same time!
I originally bought this for my mom who always gets cold at night when she's watching TV and she loves it, but it may or may not have ended up in my room one night, and now belongs to me — oops. I LOVE this thing. It truly is so warm and so perfect for cold winter nights when I wanna reach that level of toasty warm my sweatshirts alone cannot accomplish. Plus, you can do things while wearing it! I mean, how else am I gonna keep the entire length of my arms warm while trying to play The Sims?
Get it from Amazon for $47.97+ (available in 18 styles and o/s).
4. Escape the Crate, a subscription box for transforming your home into your very own escape room game. They send all the tools you need, and all you and your loved ones need to do is have fun!
What you'll get: Every other month, you'll receive items needed to play an hour-long escape room game at home! In your box, you may find things like ciphers, letters, sleuthing tools, puzzles, and more. Note that internet is required to play, so you can enter different codes online to check if you're getting it right!
Promising review: "I received this escape room game for Christmas and my family and I enjoyed playing it very much! I highly recommend it for family/friend game nights. An escape room experience from the comfort of your own home!" —Shelbie T.
Get it from Cratejoy starting at $26.50/box.
5. A lightweight heated jacket equipped with a battery pack perfect to keep on-hand on the days you have no choice but to brave the cold outside. Not to mention, we've officially reached the point of the season where bulky winter coats are just plain annoying now.
Check out this awesome heated jacket on TikTok!
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: $149.99 (available in four colors and women's sizes S–XXL) and $149.99 (available in three colors and men's sizes S–3XL).
6. And a portable electric hand warmer you'll wanna grab before stepping outside. If your hands could speak, they'd thank you for buying this instead of getting them all sweaty from gloves.
Promising review: "This thing is amazing. It charges quickly, and it heats up quicker! I got this for my boyfriend who is always cold, and we ended up sharing it. I'm gonna buy one for myself, my mom, and whoever else needs one. Absolutely perfect." —AngerieRose
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in 10 colors).
7. A comforter that'll pretty much turn your bed into a fluffy cloud you'll want to hibernate in year-round, not just winter.
Promising review: "Can't say enough good things about this comforter! It is beautiful in color, as well as super soft and cozy! The price made it super affordable for anyone wanting a great piece of inexpensive bedding. I am so happy with this that I purchased a second one for my daughter, and I am considering a third one. Just love it!!" —Dedewi
Get it from Amazon for $31.92+ (available in four colors and seven sizes).
8. A loungewear set you're gonna wanna wear for the remainder of winter (as well as spring, summer, and fall). I'm gonna take a set in every color, please and thank you!
BalticBloom is a small business based in Riga, Latvia that sells linen and cotton home goods, clothing, and accessories!
Promising review: "Love this piece! The fabric is high quality and the shop owner added the pockets I asked for! Thanks for everything!" —Sarah Moser
Get it from BalticBloom on Etsy for $88.56+ (available in 19 colors, in thick or light cotton, and women's sizes XS–3XL).
9. A candle containing notes of orange, cinnamon, clove, and pine that'll help set the mood for cozy days and nights spent inside — which should be all of them as winter slowly nears its end.
Sweet Water Decor is a woman-owned small biz that sells a lovely mix of home goods like candles, mugs, jewelry dishes, and more!
Promising review: "I was skeptical because I’m picky about candles, but this one lived up to all the positive reviews. It is the perfect candle for the holidays — the scent truly is warm and cozy." —Meghan
Get it from Sweet Water Decor on Amazon Handmade for $19.95.
10. And an electric lighter so you can ignite the flame on your new candle in a way that's safer than using matches or a gas lighter. Plus, the bottom lock switch provides some extra peace of mind to those with kids, pets, or for those who plan to bring it on the go.
My colleague Emma Lord owns this electric lighter and loves it! Here's what she has to say about it:
"This also comes in other pretty colors, but I am especially partial to this one because I bought it for my parents (their kitchen is entirely pink and one of my favorite places on Earth), and this was SO EASY to use — not to mention super safe! I'm a big weenie about fire (lol, self-preservation) so I've always stuck to extended arm gas lighters, but this is much better for the environment (plus cuter), so I feel a lot better about using it."
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in five colors).
11. A lovely Turkish throw blanket to keep you feeling warm and cozy inside when it's snowy and cold outside.
Turkish Dowry is a small biz based in Turkey that sells towels, blankets, velvet bedspreads, and more. Plus, the shop offers free shipping on orders over $35!
Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous blanket! This is my second purchase from this shop (and this blanket), and I love my order! The blankets are beautifully made. I can’t believe how quickly the blankets arrived too! Turkey to Oregon in two to three days after ordering!!! I’ve already placed a third order!" —Joanna C
Get it from Turkish Dowry on Etsy for $24.05+ (available in 24 colors and with or without embroidery).
12. A bath pillow because you deserve to upgrade your neck/back comfort level next time you're in the tub. There's just something about taking a bath in the winter that hits different than any other time of year.
Promising review: "So if you're like me, who lives in an apartment, you know the bath has little to offer. I was hesitant buying this product knowing I didn't have a head ledge for the top bend to really rest on. But after putting it in my tub and soaking in a long deserved bath, this item was just what I needed. No stiff neck or sore back. Easy to place and clean. This is something I'll recommend to all." —Hannah Ruble
Get it from Amazon for $21.55+ (available in five colors and three sizes).
13. A DIY bath bomb kit complete with everything you need to create your very own bath bombs that you can then use to take the most rewarding bath EVER! An enhanced bath time AND a fun activity to keep you busy at home?! A win-win.
Urban Kangaroo is a woman-owned business that sells DIY beauty and personal care kits. This kit comes with food-grade citric acid, baking soda, Himalayan salt, essential-oil blends, grape-seed oil, a spray bottle, aluminum bath bomb molds, bath bomb stickers and wrapping paper, and step-by-step instructions. Yields about 15 bath bombs!
Promising review: "I really enjoyed this product. They use good ingredients that don't dry out your skin. This was a fun way to spend an afternoon and I look forward to trying other DIY products from this company. I would recommend this to family and friends!" —jewell getson
Get it from Urban Kangaroo on Amazon for $45.95.
14. A pair of fuzzy cross-band slippers you'll never wanna take off and we can't say we blame you. Just look at how comfy these babies look.
Promising review: "Love these slippers! Not only are they cute but they are super comfortable. With regular, fully enclosed slippers, my feet have always tended to get too hot. With these slippers, I never have that problem, because having part of my foot out tends to help with temperature regulation of my feet. If you have similar issues, I highly recommend these slippers!" —Drakesta
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in 13 colors and women's sizes 5/6–9/10).
15. A subscription to Obé fitness to help turn your living space into your very own workout studio — because leaving the house to go to the gym in the winter is...dreadful to say the least. Now you can access a broad array of prerecorded workout classes, a packed live class schedule, exciting challenges, and a supportive community all without leaving the house.
My colleague Abby Kass is an Obé subscriber and loves it! Here's what she has to say about it:
"I've been using Obé for almost a year and a half now, but I really upped my game once quarantine started. I usually did an average of four classes a week for 30 minutes, but since I was stuck inside all the time, I started regularly doing an hour. Not only did it help pass the time, but I always felt SO much better after I was done. I started by doing a lot of dance and sculpt classes — which I love, but in June, I decided to push myself by participating in their Move With a Purpose challenge. During that time, I was pushed out of my comfort zone and started realizing I actually enjoyed Dance HIIT, strength, and power classes. (I've worked my way up to using 10-pound weights now, which I never thought would be a thing!) The app pushes me to be stronger and more confident and really has been such a good thing for me in the past couple of months. The instructors are great and really make you feel like you're in workout classes (which I've found is the only way I can motivate myself to workout). I feel so strong because of the app, and I did it all without ever leaving my apartment."
Subscribe to Obé fitness for $24.99/monthly or $169.99/annually.
16. A puzzle you'll have so much fun assembling because just LOOK AT HOW FREAKING CUTE IT IS!!! You don't even have to be a dog person to appreciate how precious this is!
Badge Bomb is a small business based in Portland, Oregon, that sells adorable puzzles, patches, enamel pins, stickers, magnets, socks, and more!
Promising review: "This is a fun puzzle and it is very good quality. The pieces are sturdy and do not bend. The colors are bright and sharp. The pieces fit well together without issues. This puzzle will give you a very fun experience and it's so cute, you may even want to frame it to hang on the wall." —Mari N.
Get it from Badge Bomb for $20.
17. A thermal set great for layering underneath outfits so you can get through these last few weeks of winter on the right note — by rocking trendy looks and staying warm at the same time! This is also great if you have any last minute outdoor winter activities planned like skiing, skating, or snowboarding. You may also just wanna wear it around the house as comfy loungewear!
Many reviewers say this set tends to run a little big, especially the shirt, so if you're buying this with the intention of layering underneath clothing, you may want to keep that in mind and size down!
Promising review: "Purchased these to wear under my ski gear. They were better than expected. The material is buttery and not scratchy. Super comfortable and warm. They do run large. I would suggest sizing down. The shirt is a little big, but works for me!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in 15 colors and women's sizes 2XS—3XL).
18. An electric tea kettle so you can quickly boil water for tea or any other hot drink your heart desires — no stove top required.
Kettle features an auto-shutoff feature and boil-dry safety protection, as well as a blue LED indicator so you know when exactly the water is boiling. It has a 1.7 liter (aka 7.2 cup) capacity, and is made of scratch-resistant borosilicate glass, a stainless-steel lid and inner pot, and is 100% BPA free.
Promising review: "I bought this kettle after I burned my stove top version, (oops), and it couldn't have come at a better time since I was struck with a sore throat and cold the day after it arrived, and have been using it nonstop. It was very easy to clean, and it works fantastically, I used it seven times alone yesterday and have had no problems, whatsoever. Fantastic product, fantastic price, and am I the only one that likes to watch the water boil? It's gorgeous!" —Sophia C
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two colors).
19. And while we're on the subject of tea, may we suggest this assortment of tea bags you'll wanna keep on-hand so you always have a new, delicious flavor to try?!
It comes with honey sticks!
Promising review: "What I like best about these samplers is that we can try a lot of different teas, decide which ones we like best, and then can get a whole box of the favorites. How many times have you bought a whole box of one kind of tea, just to find out you don't like it that much? This lets you figure that out easily, plus you get to try many more teas this way. The bags are individually packaged in their original wrappers, so it's easy to see what flavor you have. I gave these samplers to my mom, with the hope that she would tell me what kinds she wants in full boxes, but I think she actually prefers the amazing variety of this sampler. This would also be good to have on hand for guests — there is certainly something in the mix that they will love." —Anne
Get a pack of 40 from Amazon for $17.99.
20. Or a unique and scrumptious hot chocolate bomb that's so pretty, you may never want to take it out of the package, but they're so yummy, so please do. Coffee and tea are not your thing. That's cool! Not to mention, they're SO pretty.
Big Bear Chocolates is a small biz based in Spokane, Washington that sells gourmet caramel apples and fresh fudge.
Promising review: After missing the hot chocolate bomb trend last year, I decided that I had to have some this year. It arrived quickly and in perfect condition, and was the perfect size for my mug! It was also one of the best cups of cocoa I've had in a long time and I'm already thinking of getting more." —Ishita Bose
Get it from Big Bear Chocolates on Etsy for $6.89+ (available in 11 flavors).
21. A ridiculously adorable pair of fuzzy socks for keeping your feet happy in the cutest possible way. My heart is exploding thinking about looking down at my feet and seeing a precious lil' panda bb.
Miss June's Fashion Socks is a small business based in San Francisco, California that sells the loveliest socks.
Promising review: "These socks are the softest and cutest thing I’ve ever come across. They came very quickly and the packaging was super cute. I love everything about this shop." —Kayla
Get a pair from Miss June's Fashion Socks on Etsy for $12 (available in five styles).
22. And these socks are another splendid option if the animal socks aren't your thing but you wanna get in on the fuzzy feet goodness.
Promising review: "These socks were a great value. My husband found them pretty quickly upon me saying I needed to buy socks because the weather is getting colder. I love them! They’re thick, but not so thick that they’re uncomfortable to wear. Good for lounging in the house." —Michael W.
Get seven pairs from Amazon for $19.99 (available in other pack sizes and styles).
23. HelloFresh — a service that will send you pre-portioned ingredients and simple instructions so you can quickly cook up fun and innovative meals. Bye grocery store, see you when it gets warmer outside.*
*Just kidding, because you're gonna love having ingredients sent right to your door step so much, you're never gonna wanna leave the house again!
My colleague Maitland Quitmeyer is a HelloFresh subscriber and swears by it! Here's what she has to say:
"For me there are three great reasons to try a meal kit like HelloFresh right now: 1. to reduce trips to the grocery store without having to forgo fresh produce, 2. to get out of the same-dinner ruts, especially when we're cooking at home more than ever, and 3. to learn new cooking skills in a basically foolproof setting.
Here's how it works: You can select from the four preferences: meat and veggie, veggies, low-calorie, and family-friendly. Recipes come portioned to two or four people (but I find the portions to be generous), and you can get either three or four recipes per week (for the two-person plan) or two or three recipes a week (for the four-person plan). And of course you can skip weeks, upgrade to ~premium~ recipes (think surf and turf) for an additional fee, or change the number of meals at any time. When your box arrives, you get everything you need to make the recipe, chilled to perfection, and portioned accordingly (you just need to provide pantry staples like butter, oil, salt and pepper).
And the instructions? Totally foolproof. My fave recipe so far exemplifies how helpful HelloFresh is for trying out new recipes and techniques — say hello to my little friend, tempura shrimp. I have thought about making at-home tempura for like.....years, but it seemed like a lot of work, and I'd burn myself on the hot hot oil.
But this recipe took all the scariness out of it — turns out I *didn't* need a whole pot of oil to fry these bbs up, a shallow fry worked PERFECTLY. And when I feel done with HelloFresh, when we're no longer social distancing from the grocery store and I feel like I've learned enough, I will 10000000000% make this again on my own. And I've been thinking about the sauce (an easy mix of mayo, Sriracha, and apricot jam) ever since, and will put it on just every single thing from here on out — including just a spoon. And the portions are IMO, very generous — I could not eat what they'd consider one portion in a single night, and the leftovers always reheated just as deliciously as they were the first night. And the best part = you can access their database of over 2,500 recipes even when you're not a subscriber, so you can just use it as a cookbook when you're done subscribing."
Subscribe to HelloFresh starting at $7.49/serving.
Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.