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Holiday cooking is already on my mind: An inexpensive cookbook holder will keep your tablet out of the mess of flour, stock and butter. This one is gorgeous if you have a bit more to spend.

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In Google searches for “tonies set.” They’re the hot Christmas gift for little ones. Tonieboxes are $99 screen-free wireless speakers. To start a story, pop a Tonie doll on top (that costs extra). The starter set with Disney princesses is $154, dang. How do I get a Kim Komando Toniebox?

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Don’t hit the panic button. There are plenty of options to keep your stuff safe at home:

• This compact safe is a tough but flexible option under $200. Open it with your fingerprint, a passcode or a key. Heads-up: It’s not fireproof.
• This budget-friendly pick ($114) has solid fire protection for important docs. Just know it’s not built for heavy-duty theft protection.
• This one’s ($397) disaster-proof against fire and water and bolts down so no one can grab it and zip outta there.
• If you don’t have a lot to spend but want water and fire protection, this $64 box has your back. It’s portable, too.
• This one’s a little different: It looks like a dictionary but is actually a mini security box that’s great for storing jewelry and cash. The best part? It’s under $15.

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🤫 Good enough to grab one for them, one for you. I won’t tell.

• For foodies obsessed with the perfect smashed burger, this steel press is the key.
• Hoodies like these cozy Hanes cotton ones work for any age and any style. They come in a ton of good colors, each for $14!
• Mr. Fix-It will be thrilled with a pair of flashlight gloves so he can see under the sink, car or wherever.
• Wood and metal brainteaser puzzles (10% off) make a good family gift and they’re perfect for that person who can never keep their hands still.
• Bath bombs are so 2021. Grab a six-pack of shower steamers (19% off) to stuff into stockings or give to your favorite person who could use an at-home spa day.

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✈️ These stress savers are worth it and make great gifts for the travel lover in your life, too.

• Stop letting your loved ones touch the icky airplane seat pockets. A seat-back organizer ($30) rocks.
• A $12 travel cup holder frees up your hands for when you’re late and running through the airport … because a preflight Starbucks run is non-negotiable.
• Don’t use those gross airline-provided headphones. A wireless audio transmitter ($55) connects to any Bluetooth headphones.
• Twist this travel pillow ($22) to whatever shape you need to get comfy on road trips and long-haul flights.
• Airplane foot hammocks are going viral online, and I get it. Attach it to the tray table and never lose feeling in your legs again — for under 20 bucks!

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🎄 These viral products are exactly what you’re missing. They make excellent, really practical gifts, too, just sayin’.

• Electric lighters (38% off) work when it’s windy out and never need stinky lighter fluid.
• Pick up a rapid egg cooker (under $20), whip up some deviled eggs and be the most popular person at the holiday party.
• Make your own cappuccinos with a milk frothing wand, on sale for $8. Slam-dunk stocking stuffer!
• Stop drinking warm wine you left sitting for too long. Get a personal wineglass chiller.
• A light therapy lamp will have you dreaming of summer. Get $10 off if you click the coupon box.
• There’s never enough room when you’re cooking. Add a magnetic stove shelf (13% off) for oil and seasonings.

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