Don’t make me go all Beth Dutton on you

🕺 Foolproof gifts that’ll have everyone saying, “You nailed it!”

• Owala water bottles come in 21 freakin’ colors. Perfect for literally everyone on your gift list.
• Everyone can pull off a Carhartt beanie, and they’re cool for the younglings and older folks on your list.
• A good retro watch never goes out of style.
• Laneige lip balm is all the rage right now. (Or should I say all La’rage?) Their scents are the best.
• I don’t think anyone on the planet would see a box of fancy chocolate (under $15) and be sad.

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🎁 Bring the holidays to life with these fun picks.

• Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman is the holiday version of the party game Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and it is so. Dang. Fun. Under $10, too.
• Print Polaroids from any phone with a mini photo printer ($79, 21% off). It doesn’t need ink and can even print stickers!
• Tamagotchis ($23) are tiny virtual pets that have been wildly popular since the ‘90s. Finally, a gift that impresses both kids and the 35-year-old millennial in your life.
• Flex your pop culture expertise with a celebrity trivia game for under $15 … because everyone needs to know Nicki Minaj used to work at Red Lobster.
• Wear out dads and kids with a T-ball hitting set (38% off). Just don’t miss and make it onto one of those YouTube fail videos.
• Monopoly GO! (under $15, 28% off) is the more family-friendly version of Monopoly. Bank heists in Unicorn Land are more exciting than property management.

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🏴‍☠️ Upgrade your loved ones’ lives (and your gift-giving reputation) with a tech treasure.

• One charge on a Kindle Paperwhite lasts 12 weeks. Pair that with the three free months of Kindle Unlimited, and whoever’s getting this gift had better have some PTO saved up.
• Amazon’s brand-new Echo Pops come in purple now?! I’m sold. It’s under $40, and the speakers are darn good.
• OK, this is sweet. Sony’s compact waterproof speaker (under $50!) can go anywhere in any weather and gets 16 hours of playtime on a single charge.
• Your pet-obsessed pal needs a Furbo dog camera (14% off) to watch Fifi while they’re at work.
• An external CD/DVD drive (under $30!) is perfect for the DVD lover in your life. This way, they can play disks on their laptop, which is way easier than digging through every streaming site. Bonus: They can rip those audio CDs, too!
• Take movie night anywhere with a 4K outdoor projector. Click the coupon box for $40 off!

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🤑 Because who doesn’t love lots of bang for the buck?

• The first aid kit they’ll actually use. Slip one into every stocking. Hopefully, they’ll never have to use it.
• Pimple patches are all the rage. These look like little stars and come with a mirror compact. The teen in your life wants this but is embarrassed to tell you.
• A suction phone case mount (under $15!) sticks to walls and mirrors for prime picture-taking. Get it for the butterfingers in your life!
• Two words: Jar openers. They’re under $10 and so helpful, it doesn’t even matter they’re a little boring.
• Cooks can never have enough stovetop spoon rests (under $15 and 30% off!). This one looks like a little crab. It made me LOL!

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🫡 I’m a good gifter, here to help you check those hard-to-please folks off your list all week long.

• Cook: They have fancy salts, pans and oil. What about a nice chef-style apron? Great colors and works for guys and gals.
• Health nut: The Oura ring (22% off) tracks sleep, movement and workouts. If you want fall detection, get an Apple Watch instead.
• Camper: Make their backyard way more fun with a Solo Stove firepit (20% off).
• Scatterbrain: AirTags are amazing. I have at least a dozen. A four-pack is on sale (26% off), which doesn’t happen often.
• Gen Zer: Cameras are back in. This retro Kodak for around $40 is easy to use and takes way better pics than a disposable.

✅ Hit my Amazon storefront for more gift ideas. I’m adding new ones every day!

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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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