Saturday, December 20, 2025 • 3 min read |
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We're officially in the home stretch to Christmas. If your gift list isn't quite finished, don't panic — there's still just enough time to get everything ordered, shipped and wrapped. Some Amazon items ordered by December 23 can still arrive in time, and we've rounded up shipping deadlines for other retailers to save you a little holiday stress.
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Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Comfier via Amazon, Open Edit via Nordstrom, Zgzuxo via Amazon |
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Our shopping editors know what they're doing when it comes to gifts and timelines — their picks won't let you down. |
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Compact road trip hero: If you're shopping for someone who's not the sentimental type, something practical might be in order. The compact Zgzuxo Tire Inflator is a go-to gift that our Senior Tech Writer, Rick Broida, calls "darn near perfect." It's good for balls or bikes too — and can be used as a power bank and flashlight.
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Personalized bobble: Senior Commerce Editor Rory Halperin is shopping for her teenage niece and, for something trendy that she'll actually wear, she got her a chic piece of jewellery. "I'm obsessed with this bubble initial charm necklace. I'm hoping she'll love it… and won't mind that I bought one for myself too."
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Winter-ready indulgence: Initiatives Writer Ellie Conley says her parents claim the towel warmer she got them is one of the best gifts they've ever received. "They mostly use it in the winter to heat up their bath towels, but they also warm their blankets, slippers and bathrobes."
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Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Rachel Roszmann, Glocusent via Amazon |
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I'm a big reader, and I'm willing to bet there's at least one book lover who's looking for their next good read on your gift list too. I adore my seemingly indestructible Kindle Paperwhite for travel and instant novel downloads, but when I'm reading a traditional book at night, a good light is a non-negotiable. The Glocusent Rechargeable Book Light is the one I always recommend: It clips to a paperback securely, has multiple brightness settings, adjustable angles and it works no matter how I'm curled up. I sent one to a friend in Australia last year and she still talks about it.
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Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photos: Amazon |
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Gadget cleaning sidekick: This pocket-sized cleaning kit cleans out the gunk on your phone and laptop that you can't see. It has a retractable brush for crumbs, microfiber for smudges and a metal tip for crevices.
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Whimsical warmth: This quirky, compact avocado toast-y handwarmer duo keeps your hands warm wherever you go. It heats up fast, lasts for hours and doubles as a power bank.
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Cozy couch companions: Loungewear season calls for snuggly house socks. Ultra-soft, warm without overheating, slipping into these fuzzy favorites feels like a reward for staying in.
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The Checkout team
The Checkout is written by Rachel Roszmann. Today's issue was copyedited by Janelle Randazza.
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