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

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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

They can make their own yummy fruit water with this infuser bottle (9% off, $12).
An in-car sauce holder ($8) makes chicken nuggies extra portable.
For the cook: Rub away lingering garlic stank with a stainless steel odor absorber ($10).
This ballpoint pen ($10) diffuses essential oils as it writes.
Stick this purifying wand ($12) in their wine glass, and they’ll never have a wine headache again. The reviews back it up!

💰 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!

⁉️ “Hey Kim, I still need to find the perfect gift for …” Worry not! I have hundreds of ideas for you right here. You’ll get it done in a jiffy with my picks!

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Most popular gifts: $10, $20, $50 and splurges

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If it’s not if they sell out … it’s when. This is me giving you permission to buy yourself something, too. Happy shopping!

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Rock your resolutions

💡 Don’t go it alone. Sometimes, a simple tool can take your goals from “impossible” to “no biggie.”

Save money: A smart light switch (33% off, $30) cuts your electric bill by letting you turn off lights from your phone. It works with Alexa and Google Home, too.
Get better sleep: A white noise machine (47% off) blocks out all the little creaks and noises so you can sleep easier. Plus, this one’s under $20 right now.
Lose weight: A mini pedal exerciser lets you stay active while sitting at your desk or vegging out on your couch. Or try a $100 walking treadmill when you’re watching TV or working.
Drink more water: Get a smart water bottle that reminds you to take a slug of the mug. It glows when you should take a sip!
Exercise your brain: Start every day with a new brainbuster with this ”Jeopardy!” day-to-day calendar (50% off, $9).
Get creative: This $8 embroidery kit is great for beginners. Already know how? Try a woodcarving kit!
Pray more: I like this book that gives daily devotionals. If you scroll down, there are several more to choose from you might like.

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‘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 …

Furry, warm and lots of good color options, plus it’s 30% off!
Not into fuzzy? This cotton cable-knit throw looks so comfy.
A blanket you wear means no one will steal it when you get up for a snack.
Food-themed blankets are hysterical — love the pizza and tortilla.
This chunky chenille throw is so gorgeous you’ll want to leave it out year-round.

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Growing your side hustle? Switch your Instagram account to a Business profile to add shopping links to your posts, run ads and lots more. From your profile, tap Edit profile > Switch to professional account.

A scam for the holidays: “Card declined” messages are all over scammy retail sites. It’s a trick to get you to pay twice so they can steal twice the card details. Before you check out, make sure the site’s URL starts with “https” (don’t skip the -s!). My trick: Save more money shopping online with the Upside app. Use promo code KIM so they know I sent ya.

Online shopping hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner

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Master the art of online shopping with these clever hacks to score discounts, outsmart retailers, and save big this holiday season.

Can it do CAPTCHAs?

Google’s shiny new AI assistant takes over your Chrome browser to do stuff like book flights, fill out forms and do your shopping. Sounds a little scary knowing how much Gemini has screwed up, but it’ll be handy if it works. It can’t fill out credit card or billing info, fyi. Watch it in action here.

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.

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Hide-and-seek: You’re shopping online when your gift recipient walks in. Quick! Hide your open browser windows. On a PC, press the Windows key + M. (Use the Windows key + Shift + M to reopen your closed windows.) On a Mac, it’s Cmd + Option + H + M. Phew, no Santa spoilers.

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.

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Shopping scams are getting nastier: One victim in Maryland was tricked into paying a fake $0.99 “redelivery fee” and ended up losing $400. USPS and other shipping companies won’t add a shipping charge after the fact. These scams usually come via text, so watch out.

📦 One person’s return … is another’s “new” purchase. Amazon lets items that pass a quality check be resold as “new,” even if they’ve been opened. Look for the letters “LPN” on the packaging. That’s a telltale sign it’s been reprocessed. Hit up Amazon’s customer service pronto for a replacement.

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.

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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’.

Unscented candles (30% off) for cozy light without covering up the smell of fresh cookies.
Holiday hand soap (35% off a 3-pack) so every bathroom feels festive.
Toss around extra throw blankets to help guests feel snug and right at home.
Fancy (but inexpensive) salt ($8) for sprinkling on chocolate chip cookies, steak, roasted veggies — whatever.
Leather-looking tissue box covers ($9!) to class up the place. Love these.
Bottle stoppers (2 for $3) for the wine you don’t finish.
Riddles and brainteasers to solve with the whole fam. If you’re all competitive, stick with Uno.
The easiest snack to put out with drinks when you have no time.
Deli-style to-go containers (18% off) to send everyone off with leftovers.

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The end of Google's dominance

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AI chatbots, shopping searches, and new habits are reshaping how we find answers online. Can it bounce back or is it truly sinking? Here’s my take.

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

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Something else to be thankful for

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While you’re enjoying family, food, and football, here’s why holding off on some holiday shopping could lead to even better deals closer to Christmas.

Black Friday deals under $25

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

Electric salt and pepper grinders (20% off, $19) are a fun kitchen upgrade for the cook who has it all.
A new Crock-Pot (50% off, $25), because every family still has that crusty 30-year-old one that shows up at all the parties.
These memory foam slippers ($16) look like Uggs but are a quarter of the price.
Turn on the coffee machine before leaving bed with a voice-controlled smart plug (48% off, $13). So good.
This vitamin C serum ($21) is so popular, it’s almost always sold out! Grab it while it’s 56% off.
A lighted vanity mirror (53% off, $19) will help them reflect on how good their skin looks. 😏

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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.

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