Let me sweep you off your feet

🧽 Let’s face it, the holidays turned your house into a disaster zone.

  • Pop these cleaning pods ($10) into your Keurig to clean any gross residue and buildup.
  • A squeegee broom ($35)?! Genius. Pet hair doesn’t stand a chance.
  • Spray on this shower cleaner (12% off) today and rinse it off tomorrow. Boom — a clean shower.
  • Grandpa’s favorite chair is looking rough. Try a leather conditioner (29% off).

This window blind duster cleans the tops and bottom of blinds at the same time, and it’s only $7.

Start 2025 right

💪 Focused on your health in the new year? Grab your supplies now!

  • Not into going to the gym? A dumbbell set is perfect for at-home workouts.
  • Walking is one of my favorite ways to move. Replace your worn-out sneakers — options for guys and gals.
  • Get your protein on with an easy-to-use personal blender.
  • Keep your calories in check with a food scale. This one has an app with a nutritional calculator.
  • I love doing Pilates to get strong. Grippy socks are great and work for barre and yoga, too.

Hosting a New Year’s Eve party?

🕺 3, 2, 1 … Make it count!

  • Grab a felt letterboard (8% off) to customize a cute welcome message for your guests.
  • Forget political talk; use conversation-starter cards to spark some fun discussions.
  • When else would it be socially acceptable to drink sparkly champagne? This cocktail glitter ($9) is completely edible!
  • It’s not a real party until someone spills their drink. A red wine stain remover (9% off) should come in handy. 
  • Your guests don’t want to cheer with mugs. Pick up some pretty champagne flutes!

I love a deal

❄️ Amazon’s Winter Sale is here, with discounts of up to 40%. Gift yourself the thing you really wanted this year.

  • There’s nothing better than sitting in front of the fireplace with a blanket, hot cocoa and a nice pair of fuzzy socks (23% off).
  • Time to tear down the Christmas tree … and throw away that old box you used to store it. A tree storage bag (40% off) is so worth it.
  • Somehow, no one got you new slippers for Christmas. Get ‘em yourself: Women’s and men’s picks that are comfy and affordable.
  • A pair of Beats Studio Pro headphones ($170) is 50% off right now. Go, go, go! 🏃💨
  • Upgrade your upcoming travels with nice, new luggage (41% off) in a fun color. This way, it’s so much easier to find your bags at the airport!
  • OK, this is as cheap as Apple AirTags get — 29% off!

Relaxation goodies

🛀 You know you need ‘em.

  • Tough holidays? Roll this migraine stick ($13) on your temples, forehead and neck to tackle your headache.
  • Pair this bath pillow (20% off) with a bathtub wine holder ($14) and forget all your worries. Ahh.
  • Holiday cooking is basically a full-time job. Heel your feet with a wooden foot roller ($15).
  • A heated, vibrating gua sha stone ($55)? Say less.
  • What’s your favorite tea? Oolong? Earl Grey? Jasmine? Chamomile? This tea sampler box has ‘em all.

‘Tis the season

This is the time of year I like to pull out all our coziest blankets. Then, I noticed a couple were getting ratty, so I went shopping …

The final countdown

It’s now or … go to the mall. Good thing you can overnight these.

PSA: Check the shipping date! When I did, these all arrived before Christmas.

  • This instant-print camera (10% off) is made for toddlers and kids.
  • For your fave birdwatcher, binoculars (20% off) with low-light vision.
  • These inkless handprint kits (13% off) are perfect for couples, parents, fur parents and anyone else who loves sentimental gifts.
  • There’ll be no more stuffed animal casualties at the hands (paws) of your pup with a stuffed animal storage hammock (38% off, $10). Cute and practical. 
  • This clip-on strainer ($10) will become their new kitchen must-have.
  • This desktop CD player has built-in speakers and Bluetooth. CDs are totally back in.
  • Some people don’t realize how much time they spend hunched over their iPads. Get them a holder (62% off, $9!).
  • This travel backpack ($24) is water-resistant and has a USB charging port, a shoe pouch and a laptop pocket. It’s basically five gifts in one.

For the organizer, a Bluetooth label maker (under $30).

ICYMI: Komando readers’ most loved in 2024

😌 Bonus: Most of these will arrive before Christmas, too!

  • Sending Christmas checks in the mail? Write them with pens designed to prevent check washing (38% off, $9).
  • You guys really loved this car cleaning goop (20% off, $8). I do, too.
  • Plugs! So many plugs! This wall surge protector ($13) can charge nine devices at once — you know, just in case.
  • The Pink Stuff ($6) is a cleaning paste that works on everything you could possibly think of.
  • After trying this carpet cleaner ($7), you’ll never need another.
  • This whitening toothpaste (20% off, $12) is my absolute favorite. Keeps me sparkly for the cameras.
  • If you know me, you know I love a good pen: Ballpoint pens, Tide pens and even WD-40 pens (13% off, $13). Yes, please.
  • I put Apple AirTags (26% off, $73) on everything — keys, my dog, my husband. 
  • Stop wiping your screens and glasses on your shirt! A massive pack of lens wipes is less than $15.
  • This curved toilet brush (43% off, $10) will be your No. 1 pick for your No. 2 needs. 💩 Sorry, I had to.

Tech bonus: Protect yourself from hacking and juice-jacking with a USB data blocker ($10). It stops data transfers so you can charge your phone anywhere without worry.

Feeling the pressure? I’ve got ya!

🎁 These gifts come just in time for Christmas.

  • A Polaroid camera (20% off) with Bluetooth and an app you can use to edit your photos. The future is now!
  • Oakley sunglasses are a spec-tacular gift.
  • For the traveler: a nice laptop backpack ($70) saves time while going through TSA security checkpoints.
  • My niece uses this skincare brand, and she freakin’ glows. The set comes with a bunch of goodies.
  • For their 2025 walking resolution, Reebok sneakers (for men and for women).
  • Honest Beauty’s mascara is to die for. It’s also under $20.
  • This hair-drying wand (20% off, $120) is the perfect alternative to Dyson’s $600 Airwrap.
  • A shiny new golf bag would be an un-fore-gettable gift. 🏌️
  • I don’t know how they did it, but this is the best workout mat (15% off) I’ve ever owned. (I gifted myself a Peloton Tread, and it’s great.)
  • For the person obsessed with their journal, colorful ballpoint pens. They’re under $10, too.

'Where'd you get this?!'

🎁 Gifts that are almost too cool.

Romantic gifts for your significant other

❤️‍🔥 Turn the holidays into lovin’.

  • A hand-casting kit (20% off) makes a mold out of your and your partner’s hands. Freakin’ adorable.
  • Scratch off all the food you’ve eaten together on this travel print (11% off). Or maybe just decide what’s for dinner.
  • Don’t tell them you got a stuffed waffle maker (29% off), and surprise them in bed with a Nutella-filled waffle. Not advised with white sheets.
  • A chalkboard coffee mug ($13) lets you write a new message every morning for your partner. Cute!
  • For long-distance lovers, tap this lamp, and your partner’s matching lamp will light up in the same color.
  • This portable picnic table (22% off, $35) has wineglass holders — no spillage disasters allowed.
  • This homemade gin kit comes with two bottles, so if you mess up yours, you can just steal sips of theirs! That’s love.
  • They knead a massage gun in their life.

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.

Gifts that give them something to do

🏡 And they won’t even have to leave the house.

  • Stop spending hours in the candle aisle trying to guess what scent they like. They can make their own with this kit!
  • A cozy cup holder is great for movie lovers … or anyone who doesn’t want to tear apart an entire sectional looking for a lost remote.
  • You’ll have the hottest gift of the day with a hot sauce-making kit. Maybe pair it with a gallon of 2%.
  • A dream decoder ($16) might help them figure out why they keep dreaming about pugs wearing tuxedos.
  • For the person who loves YouTube and podcasts more than crafting, these headphones sound as good* as models three times the price.
  • A sushi-making kit (23% off, $8), because paying $16 for a California roll at a restaurant is lunacy.
  • Channel Columbo with a fun murder mystery game (33% off).
  • This cookbook (29% off) has 100 recipes straight from Disney’s parks. And yes, it has the Magic Kingdom Dole Whip. Mmm.
  • This book (34% off) is like paint-by-numbers but with stickers. Even I can do that!

Unique gifts for kids

🎁 These are way more memorable than a gift card or Robux.

  • If you ever need space from your little ones, turn on a star projector (30% off, $35). They’ll be over the moon. 🌝
  • An LCD doodle tablet ($20) is basically a fancier, way cooler Etch-A-Sketch. Click the box for 10% off!
  • A slime kit ($9) is the perfect gift for a fidgety kid (or adult — I don’t judge).
  • I used to love these rubber band bracelet kits (18% off). I’m so glad they’re still around.
  • Minecraft Legos — need I say more?
  • This DIY kit ($10) keeps ‘em busy making cute mini donuts.
  • Kinetic sand ($14) is so much fun. Bonus: It’s way easy to clean up.
  • Indisputable fact: Every girl wants pink hair at some point in her life. This temporary hair chalk ($15) even works on dark hair.
  • A bath bomb potion kit ($20) is basically a bathtub science lab.

Stock up before you’re too busy

😵‍💫 Have guests coming for the holidays? Mark this off your to-do list today. Some make good gifts, too, just sayin’.

🚨 Now, here’s a deal alert: Amazon is selling 1,000 $25 plane tickets every day next week. Prime for Young Adults members (ages 18 to 24) can snag tickets valid between Dec. 9 and Jan. 14. Pass this link to the college-aged guys and gals in your life!

Best Cyber Monday deals

🪄 I did the digging so you don’t have to!

  • 50% off clean floors? Yes, please! This voice- or app-controlled Shark robotic vacuum is a deal ($299.99, 50% off). It makes an easy gift for anyone who loves spotless spaces and doesn’t want to do the work (or doesn’t have the time).
  • Salon style at home: Darling, you look marvelous! This Revlon one-step volumizer ($31.75, 55% off) dries and styles hair at the same time, giving it volume quickly and easily. It’s also perfect for traveling!
  • Wrap her feet in cozy luxury: These fuzzy slippers ($15.99, 56% off) with memory foam will have her feeling like she’s walking on clouds, keeping her feet toasty and supported.
  • Santa, I’d use this: This lightweight heated jacket delivers up to 10 hours of adjustable warmth, and it even warms your hands, too. Grab it for men or women ($104.99, 38% off). It’s perfect for chilly commutes, walks, outdoor work or freezing offices.
  • HEYDUDE! Yup, the comfy shoes he’ll wear all the time are deeply discounted for a limited time ($38.99, 41% off).
  • Rev up his style: This quality, stylish leather jacket ($134.38, 77% off) is the ultimate year-round staple, ideal for layering from fall to spring. It’s so nice!
  • Brighten their space: This Amazon Echo Spot smart speaker and color-changing smart bulb bundle ($44.99, 51% off) lets you play music, get the news and ask Alexa set the mood for you, with 16 colors and schedules. Perfect for any age, really!
  • Up to 60% off Amazon devices: Whether it’s a kid’s tablet, Fire TV Stick or outdoor security cam, this is the secret Cyber Monday link to use!

👉 Shop all Cyber Monday deals: Gifts under $10 | Electronics | Toys and games | Cooking and baking | All deals

Black Friday deals under $25

😎 Because giving good gifts shouldn’t burn a hole in your pocket.

Techy Black Friday deals

💰 Give the gift of gadgets without breaking the bank. These deals are live right now:

  • These over-the-ear Bose headphones (43% off) are all the buzz. They’re noise-canceling and come in seven different colors. The blue and lilac are limited edition, so they’ll go fast.
  • The newest Amazon Fire TV Stick (56% off) is under $25 right now. 4K can be a New Year’s resolution. 😏
  • Heated eye massagers (42% off, $52) are so relaxing, I wouldn’t blame you for buying a second one for yourself.
  • A Tile tracker (20% off a two-pack) is perfect for the person who’s always losing their keys (and mind). If they have an iPhone, go with an AirTag (17% off).
  • A smart bird feeder (39% off) records all winged visitors and can identify over 6,000 different species. I want one!
  • I was floored when I saw the Shark robot vacuum is 50% off. Ah, the gift of fewer chores.

Halloween is coming

🎃 Trick or treat yo’self to some candy and fun. Grab these now before it’s too late!

  • Running out of candy is sca-a-a-a-ry! Keep trick-or-treaters happy with a 75-piece bag of assorted Hershey’s miniatures — includes Hershey’s milk chocolate, Reese’s cups, gummy bears, lollipops, Twizzlers and Kit-Kits ($9.94).
  • Turn tricks into treats with this massive 160-piece bag of Halloween faves, like fun-sized Baby Ruth bars, Butterfingers, Nerds and SweeTarts ($19.97).
  • Ghouls and goblins of any age will love this spooky candy bowl with an animated witch hand inside (9% off, $24.99).
  • Set the mood indoors or on your porch with this 20-piece “floating” LED candle set. The remote control is a wand! So sweet — and on sale for 48% off right now.
  • Still need to decorate the yard? This adorable flying witch prop is designed to look like she’s crashed into trees (or mailboxes or posts), and she’s only $11.99.