The Best Gifts to Shop Now Ahead of the Holiday Season
(Click here to jump to the gifts.) How does that saying go? The early bird gets the worm? Well, when it comes to holiday shopping, an early shopper is an experienced shopper, even if they’re not waiting for the doorbuster deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They’ve been scorned by that “Sold Out” sign. You see, right now, things are still in stock. All of the colorways are there. The accessories aren’t on backorder. Retailers are slowly starting to put the best stuff on sale. And if you order just about anything, it’s pretty much guaranteed to be delivered to you long before you see its recipient, no matter which holiday you’re gathering for. There have been fees tacked onto items like toys and chocolate, but overall prices are mostly flat from five months ago.
So, now’s a good time to get a good deal on stocking stuffers and small things, as well as those bigger gifts the people on your list have been hinting at all year long, long before stores raise prices again. There are countless reasons we give gifts, but it always feels good, no matter how much we spend — but especially when we save money. The gifts below, which range from pricier countertop appliances to affordable eye creams, are what our editors are shopping early and stowing away until it’s finally time to gift them for real.
The Gifts Our Editors Are Giving
Apple AirTag (4 Pack)
If you’re giving someone a really good gift, you don’t want them to lose it. I know it comes across as rude, but a pack of AirTags to ensure the recipient’s gift remains on them (or at least within an AirTag’s reach) is like bundling built-in gift insurance. Sure, if it gets stolen, you’re probably best off filing a police report instead of hunting down whoever has your stuff, but an AirTag can help you locate smaller items lost in a messy room or on the floor of your car. Managing Editor Evan Malachosky says he’ll definitely be getting a few of these for his wife ahead of planning their honeymoon next year.
Ninja Creami
Though your local ice cream shop may have closed for the season, nothing is stopping you from having your favorite frozen dessert at home. The Ninja Creami, which is on sale now, makes making ice cream, sorbets, milkshakes, and more easy: prep your base, freeze it, and process it using one of the Creami’s seven settings. Mix in your favorite candy, blend up vegan or non-dairy ice cream, or quickly mix a milkshake in your favorite flavor.
Grace & Stella Under Eye Patches
According to staffer Megan Rogers, these patches are a “non-negotiable” part of her morning routine. “I start my day with Grace & Stella’s energizing under-eye patches… I pop them on while the coffee’s brewing, and they get right to work, de-puffing and boosting hydration, thanks to skin-friendly hyaluronic and amino acids.”
Roam Luggage Check-In
Senior Writer Bennett Kleinman loves his Roam checked suitcase in a custom colorway he picked out online. The brand offers a slew of customization options, ensuring, in Bennett’s case, no one else walked away with his luggage. “The moment my Roam luggage arrived, I knew I had found my future travel buddy. The suitcase is lightweight, secure, and has way more room inside than I know what to do with. But it’s also fun to own a colorful piece of luggage I designed myself, and I’m more than happy to brag whenever someone asks me where I got it. The question isn’t ‘will I buy more Roam luggage?’ — it’s, ‘what unique design will I choose next?'”
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