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Occasions 13Stocking Stuffers Under $25Secret Santa and White Elephant GiftsHost & Hostess GiftsLast-Minute Gifts You Can Send TodayValentine's Day GiftsBlack Friday Gifts, by PersonHanukkah Gifts, Eight NightsChristmas DecoratingThanksgiving HostingHoliday TravelCozy WinterWinter Car Emergency KitSpring Cleaning KitSee all
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Occasions

Gift days and seasonal checklists, sorted by what is coming up next. There are 13 lists on this shelf. Each one has a budget, a mid and a splurge where I could find a real source, and each pick names who recommended it. I have not reviewed these myself. I read other people's reviews and say so. If a list is tied to a date, the date is on the card. Use the A to Z page if you already know the name.

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Gift days

Stocking Stuffers Under $2511 picksSmall gifts people actually use and want, all $25 or less. Beauty, tech, cozy stuff and games.Secret Santa and White Elephant Gifts25 picksGifts that people will actually want to steal, sorted by spend limit.Host & Hostess Gifts9 picksThank-you gifts for whoever's hosting: candles, coffee treats and a night off, mostly in the $20-50 range.Last-Minute Gifts You Can Send Today12 picksGifts you can send by email or text, with an honest note on when each one actually arrives.Valentine's Day Gifts12 picksValentine's gifts that beat chocolate and roses: cozy, useful and date-night ideas for her, him or both of you.Black Friday Gifts, by Person12 picksA gift shortlist for Black Friday weekend, by person, with a budget, mid and splurge pick. No prices.Hanukkah Gifts, Eight Nights15 picksMenorahs, gelt, latke gear and books, with a budget, mid and splurge pick where it makes sense.

Seasonal checklists

Christmas Decorating13 picksEverything to deck the halls: a tree that looks real, reviewed lights, ornaments that won't shatter, and storage so next year is easy.Thanksgiving Hosting12 picksEverything to host Thanksgiving without the panic, from the roasting pan to the leftover containers.Holiday Travel13 picksEverything for smoother holiday trips: packing cubes, a carry-on that fits, chargers and comfort gear for long flights.Cozy Winter11 picksEverything for surviving winter in comfort: a heated blanket, a humidifier for dry air, warm feet and hot drinks.Winter Car Emergency Kit9 picksWhat to keep in your car this winter, from a jump starter for dead batteries to the blanket you'll be glad you packed.Spring Cleaning Kit11 picksThe cleaning tools that actually make a difference, from award-winning carpet cleaners to the $6 paste that removes everything.

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