Practical gifts everyone will love at $10, $20 and $50

Thank goodness I’m almost done shopping! I’m here to help you be a hero on Christmas morning at whatever budget floats your boat. Psst, if you need stocking stuffers, use this link.

💰 Under and around $10

💰 Under and around $20

  • Light up their life with a candle warmer that’s also a color-changing lamp (18% off, $18).
  • You just know a weighted sleep mask ($17) would feel ahh-mazing.
  • This pizza cutter ($20) looks like a circular saw. I love it.
  • A projection alarm clock (47% off, $19) displays the time on the ceiling or wall. No more middle-of-the-night phone blinding!
  • Get them a marble cheese slicer ($18) so every time you see them, you can ask, “Did you cut the cheese?” Classic.

💰 Under and around $50

  • This portable popcorn popper (say that three times fast!) has a built-in serving bowl.
  • Farmers market lovers, rejoice! This tote bag (19% off, $43) has seven pockets, including a flower holder.
  • A 3-in-1 baking pan ($30) lets picky eaters have their own side of the lasagna.
  • This portable lock box ($45) is perfect for the traveler or beach lover in your life. They can even charge their phone while it’s locked up.
  • Who doesn’t love a nice hotel bed? These fancy hotel pillows ($60) are 25% off.

💰 Wanna splurge?

  • An aroma diffuser ($125) with Bluetooth, so they can turn it on before they even get home.
  • Ugg makes blankets ($73). ‘Nuff said.
  • Make any patio look like a five-star steakhouse with a portable fire pit ($100).
  • Know a slow sipper? A temperature-control smart mug ($150) keeps drinks warm for hours.
  • The most aesthetically pleasing blender (25% off, $146) in the world. I want one!

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Get ‘em by the weekend

Grab these goodies now to level up your evening plans.

  • LED lights (33% off) behind the TV make movie night more cinematic. If you want to splurge, this option (15% off) works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
  • Say goodbye to awkward silences. This conversation-starter game (20% off) helps to get any group talking!
  • Battery-operated flameless candles (22% off) look just like the real thing but don’t burn out.
  • Keep the drinks cold with a set of four insulated cups (42% off).
  • This electric wine bottle opener (13% off) isn’t screwing around.

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Prep your home for emergencies

Boy, will you be thankful if you ever need to use this gear! It’s all about peace of mind.

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I wish I’d thought of these …

  • This refrigerator deodorizer (21% off) lasts for 10 years, so you won’t be left wondering how old that box of baking soda is.
  • I use this smart coffee mug (16% off) for my evening cup of tea.
  • Dirty white sneakers make you look messy. Instead of buying a new pair, try this magical $12 cleaning sponge.
  • Grab a ball of Blu Tack and press it into your earbud speakers. Pull it away and see all the junk inside that comes out. Gross, I know.
  • Color-catcher sheets grab all the dye in the washing machine so your lights stay light. They look pretty gross when you pull ‘em out.

💋 It happens to all of us in the winter: Crusty lips are a no-go. I like Aquaphor’s repair balm with no smell or shine.

No fuss, no muss

🪄 Sometimes, the best solution is the simplest one.

I just bought more: The Pink Stuff is a miracle cleaning paste you can use on just about anything. Grab some while it’s on sale.

Safety first

🔐 These gadgets are no-brainers to bring on your next trip to protect yourself and your stuff.

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January 25th, 2025

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Meet Stargate: the AI that will change everything. Plus, how apps spied on your daily routine, Amazon takes on Temu with new dirt-cheap deals and why Texas is suing Allstate.

 

All bright and shiny

☀️ Hello, sunshine! Let’s brighten your day with a few little upgrades.

  • I don’t like dark hallways and stairwells. These night-lights look nice and cost less than $10 for eight. Click the extra coupon!
  • Guys and gals, bags under your eyes make you look older. Swipe on some gentle under-eye cream (44% off).
  • Now, use some redness-banishing eye drops (8% off) so you’ll look like you got a great night’s sleep!
  • Do you floss every day? Uh-huh, sure. A water flosser (40% off) is easier and keeps your teeth sparkling.
  • White taper candles with no smell ($15 for 20) are my go-to for dinnertime.

Just in case you need it: A bestselling ice and snow scraper to toss in the car. Stay safe!

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Call the referee: Hundreds of AI-fueled websites are flooding the internet with crappy sports articles, often stolen from legit sources. One tip-off: URLs that look like the real thing only if you squint, like “BBCSportss.” It’s all about ad money; they’ve got deals from big brands like Sephora, Net-A-Porter and Asana.

These keep selling out

Sometimes, the internet gets it right.

  • Paying $15 for an espresso martini at a bar is nuts. Make your own at home with instant espresso martini mix ($17).
  • I’ve seen this exfoliating back scrubber (14% off, $15) everywhere. When was the last time you scrubbed your back?
  • A bread bow knife ($26) saves your sanity when cutting baguettes and sourdough. No more wonky, uneven slices.
  • Chop and toss a salad at the same time with these nifty salad tongs ($23).
  • No one will know you stayed up watching a new show all night if you slap on a little under-eye brightener ($6). 💅

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Dollar General secret: Certain items drop to just 1 cent every week. Employees take them off the shelves unless you buy them first. Pro tip: Download Dollar General’s app and scan items to double-check prices so you don’t have to chance it at the register. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are usually the best times to grab these deals.

Deals, deals, deals

Warning: You’re going to want these.

  • This walking pad is 42% off right now. It’s great to help ya from feeling like a complete couch potato while binge-watching Netflix.
  • If you want something a little more affordable, a mini stair-stepper (52% off, $63) is another simple way to stay active.
  • Give your booty a good home for 40 hours a week with a gel seat cushion. Make sure to click the coupon box for 30% off.
  • This dry shampoo (25% off, $23) doesn’t leave your hair with that weird white tint or dry it out like the stuff in the can.
  • An oscillating tower space heater for under $55 is a steal.

🔗 Link to save: Same-day delivery on Amazon — for times you’re too sick, tired or lazy to leave the house.

MVPs = Most Valuable Purchases

  • Jar openers ($10), because no one needs to know you’re standing in front of the fridge at 2 a.m. eating pickles.
  • Is there anything more rage-inducing than dropping your phone in between the car seats? Save your sanity with a car seat gap filler.
  • A smart coffee warmer (25% off), so cold coffee never ruins your morning again.
  • Let your nosy neighbors think you’re hosting a rave with smart light bulbs (under $15).
  • This bug bite relief tool sucks out all the stuff that makes bites so itchy. It’s under $10, too.

Save money: Check this page to see if anything you’ve bought on Amazon is on sale. I love a good stock-up.

“Hey, Kim, what was the name of that …” I get so many questions about our security sponsors. You need five security products. I put together a handy resource where you can find what they do, links and deals I’ve negotiated just for you.

😎 Sweet deals: The USPS contracts with a website to auction off things postal workers can’t deliver. Go to GovDeals.com to browse everything from TVs to vehicles to kitchen appliances. Scroll down on the home page for an alphabetical list of categories.

Nothing’s more expensive than a cheap boat: Facebook Marketplace is full of deals, but this one might take the cake. Jason Morrison scored a full-sized Cruisers Yacht for free. It’d been sitting abandoned for 15 years. With mold, engine issues and structural problems, it’s gonna need lots of expensive parts and tons of work before it can set sail. No, thanks!

🙃 Smile for the bot: A new AI tool calculates your biological age by looking at your face. Created by cancer doc Raymond Mak, FaceAge spots signs of aging by analyzing wrinkles and skin texture. Mak’s team says it’s even better than doctors at predicting your life expectancy. Your next annual exam might include a photo opp. I wonder how it deals with Botox.

Kitchen tools could be poisoning you

🚨 Big news! Black plastic household items, plastic cutting boards and most nonstick pans have all been found to contain toxic substances. Let’s fix that.