With Christmas mere days away, time is dwindling for you to gift-shop online, but we’ve been diligently rounding up things that should get there in time from Amazon and beyond. That includes a travel-friendly board game for both kids and adults, some Strategist-tested noise-cancelling headphones, and a top-rated espresso machine for better lattes at home. (Or if you’re really worried about shipping, you could always send them a virtual gift or gift card.)
When we asked experts to reveal the toys that are expected to sell out this year, they said these L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls are “incredibly popular and highly collectible among kids ages five and up.” Grab them while they’re still in stock and on sale.
No pair of siblings will be able to resist a set of Nerf blasters.
We included this Moleskine in our roundup of the 100 best notebooks you can buy online for its pebbly-smooth cover and thick, bleed-resistant pages. It’d make a thoughtful gift for a writer, teacher, or avid to-do-lister.
If they’ll need something to write with, Sakura’s smudge-proof Micron pens are a great option for both right- and left-handers.
This travel-friendly Scrabble-style tile game — in which each person must form words as quickly as possible with the tiles they are dealt — is a useful learning tool for kids for both vocabulary and spelling. (It’s a lot of fun to play with just adults, too, and it’d be a great way to pass the time over a holiday weekend.)
For the Croc-wearing teen or tween left on your holiday list, they’re certain to like at least one of these nature-themed Jibbitz.
After testing nearly two dozen headphones, our tech writer Jordan Bowman says this pair of wireless over-ear Sonys are the best noise-canceling headphones on the market for their 30-hour battery life, superior sound quality, and overall comfort.
We found an exceptional deal on this shaver from Philips Norelco — the maker of some of our favorite electric razors — which features shelf-sharpening blades for trimming hair of all lengths and works on wet or dry skin.
This Cuisinart espresso machine pours professional-grade espresso shots, while the presets and menu options let them (or you) adjust the temperature and strength to meet their tastes.
This chunky knit throw would make a thoughtful gift for the sister or in-law who has it all. It’s also on sale in gray, ivory, navy, mustard, and the terracotta shown.
This technical-looking (and under-$25) Casio watch is equipped with an LED-backlit and water-resistant case.
And if he’s still wearing the ones you got him last year (or the year before), you can’t go wrong with a pair of plaid fleece pajama pants.
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