Don’t wait for the holiday chaos to hit. The best shopping trick this season isn’t about gifts — it’s about stocking up on essentials now. Beat the rush, avoid packed stores and snag better prices while you still can. This will save you time, stress and money. Get it done today and make your winter easier.
Power banks
There’s been some crazy weather this year, so get a high-capacity power bank before you really need it. I have a couple at home. This Marbero portable power station ($76, 30% off) charges multiple phones and laptops at once and has built-in flashlights.
Space heaters
Is yours putting off that weird burning smell? Grab a new one before you start shivering. A solid option is this Dreo space heater ($79, 11% off) with a bunch of heating modes to choose from, plus overheating and tip-over protection.
Heated blankets
They sure beat burying yourself under four layers and rubbing your feet together for warmth. The Bedsure heated blanket ($39, 33% off) comes in lots of pretty colors and has six heat settings and an auto-shutoff mode for sleeping.
Christmas toys
It’s hard to explain to an 8-year-old Santa’s workshop is low on inventory, so get to shopping before these sell out. This 3D-printing pen ($39) is super popular this season — think “Harold and the Purple Crayon” brought to life.
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