An Adorable Holiday Collab That Supports Homeless Pets
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Bissell’s popular Little Green Machine has a built-in handle that gives it a slightly bag-like appearance. It’s not, but Bissell just made that fantasy closer to reality. Their new limited-edition collaboration with designer Susan Alexandra turns life’s messiest moments into joyful, hand-beaded bag charms, each one inspired by spills, smudges, and the everyday chaos we all know too well. The best part? 100% of proceeds support Bissell Pet Foundation and its mission to help pets through adoption, microchipping, crisis response, and more.
Bag charms are a trendy accessory this holiday season, and this surprise collab takes the trend to a new level: fashion meets function (with a cause to support). Clip them onto your purse, backpack, keys, or even the Little Green Mini, turning the best-selling portable deep cleaner cuter than ever. You can even grab the Little Green Mini Bundle, which includes the machine and one charm paired together for the ultimate gift. With Susan Alexandra’s signature playful aesthetic and Bissell’s iconic cleanup power, this collab is equal parts stylish and good-spirited.
Whether you’re shopping for a pet parent, a bag charm collector, a friend who embraces life’s little messes, or someone who loves supporting brands that give back, you’ll find two favorites below worth adding to your cart before they sell out.
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Woof, There It Is Bag Charm Bundle
This is for the pet lover whose camera roll is 98% photos of their dog. It includes the limited-edition Woof, There It Is beaded dog charm, plus the Bissell Little Green Mini, the portable deep cleaner that saves carpets during muddy-paw season. (A note: the dog charm is exclusive to this bundle.)
The Mustard Mayhem charm is the perfect gift for your spill-prone friend. This small beaded hot dog transforms a classic food into something genuinely cute and clips onto anything that needs a pop of personality. Pair it with a tote, handbag, backpack, or even gift it with their favorite condiments for a playful moment.
Based in Los Angeles, Megan blends over five years of publisher experience with a data-first approach to commerce content. She’s collaborated with leading commerce teams at Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Reader’s Digest, and Taste of Home to name a few. When she’s not diving into product trends, you’ll find her exploring new adventures as a newlywed or spoiling her rescue dog, Ram Ram.
The Best Cyber Monday Deals, According to Our Editors
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It takes time to find a good deal and even more to find a great one, which is why our editors have been hard at work compiling the scroll-stopping steals on Amazon and beyond. Whether you want to prep for a springtime hobby, are in the market for new boots, or are stocking up on everyday household items while they’re on sale, these are the items you’re actually saving money on, according to our editors.
Shopping Tip: If you have a long list of people to buy gifts for, it’s best to approach Cyber Monday with a few ideas already in mind. Don’t let the deals trick you into purchasing something your recipient doesn’t need or want. Could one person really use a Kindle? Maybe your spouse hasn’t stopped mentioning a new mattress. A little prep work makes sorting through thousands of discounts more manageable.
The best prices we’ve seen on products we actually use (and recommend). From everyday staples to viral favorites, these are the picks worth adding to cart. We’re also reaching for the PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop for everyday cleaning because it uses chemical-free steam to handle everything from floors to grout and carpets, which is especially helpful in homes with kids and pets.
Whether you’re upgrading your space or hunting for homey gifts, these finds bring comfort and style at prices that make it easy to refresh your whole home. We also like the Bagnizer Plastic Storage Bins with Bamboo Lids for bringing order to living rooms and closets, offering a polished look on shelves while neatly corralling everyday odds and ends.
Whether you’re shopping for a home chef or need to upgrade your own arsenal of cooking tools, these are great deals on some of our favorite kitchen items. A reliable pick to have on hand is the Alpha Grillers Meat Thermometer, which gives fast, accurate readings in just a couple seconds and works for everything from weeknight roasts to grilling, baking, and even candy making.
The holidays are a great time to grab new tech devices — from tablets to headphones. This is when you’ll usually see some of the best discounts, or, at the very least, prices match the lowest point they’ve been this year.
Like tech devices, beauty, wellness, and personal care items are often discounted during tentpole sales events. It’s a great time to stock up on tried-and-true favorites or finally try something new.
Maybe your winter wardrobe needs a refresh, or you’re shopping for jewelry for a loved one. Consider these options. They’re stylish additions anyone would be happy to receive.
Embrace the holiday spirit with these seasonal essentials. From festive decor to stylish serveware, these picks are perfect for celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.
All featured products and deals are selected independently and objectively by the author. Better Report may receive a share of sales via affiliate links in content.
Chances are, your home videos are probably hidden away in your attic or basement, collecting dust. Who even owns a VHS player anymore? And that cord you need to connect your old camcorder to your computer? That disappeared a decade (or two) ago. We’re blessed — or cursed, depending on how you look at it — with the ability to record anything, in an instant, directly on our phones. Saved to the cloud, never to be lost or taped over. That’s great and all, but only for future events. Those tapes contain memories many are eager to relive. And, thankfully, there’s a way — without needing access to a working VHS player.
So long as you can find them, you can send your tapes to Legacybox for digitization. They make it easy, too: they send you a pre-labeled box with everything you need. You fill it with your stickered analog media — VHS tapes, reels, cassettes, old photo strips, printed pictures — seal it shut, and send it back. Once it arrives at their Tennessee digitization center, trained technicians attend to every asset individually, providing personalized updates along the way.
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Once complete, your analog media will be mailed back to you, along with links to your digital copies. They live in the Legacybox Cloud, a separate service dedicated to storing digitized assets. Here, you can scroll through your photos, watch your videos, and generate links for others to do the same. From here, you can also download the files onto any device. As with most add-ons nowadays, it’s free for 30 days. After that, access is extra, but so long as you downloaded your files, you shouldn’t need it — unless you send in more tapes and photos. Plus, you can opt to receive your files on a disc set or a thumb drive.
Picking the Right Legacybox
Your options range from Starter (two items) to Vault (80 items). So, if you have just a few videos you want digitized, Starter could work. That said, most families need Family or higher. (Even a 20-item box fills up fast.) Right now, Legacybox is running its best sale of the year: 50% off every level. That means you can get 40 items digitized for the price it typically costs to convert 10.
The process typically takes 4-6 weeks, but this can vary depending on the number of inbound submissions. Expedited processing is an option, and that shortens the timeline to 3-4 weeks. Guaranteed rush will get you your digitized files in 10 business days. The time it takes to process your files also depends on the number of items you sent, their condition, and their format — Legacybox doesn’t restore photos or videos; it uploads them as they’re scanned, but it will dedicate additional time and resources to unique film or photo types.
As explained earlier, the Starter kit lets you send in two items. The Vault option allows up to 80. These boxes look the same, but they arrive with different numbers of pre-paid barcodes to stick to each item. This range enables families to choose the option that accounts for assets from all members — meaning that if you have 80 items and want to build your own accessible family archive, you can do so and split the cost, which might seem steep, evenly among all contributors.
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Some people are hard to shop for, but gift-giving should be simple: get something that shows the recipient you thought of them and bought something, because they deserve to live more adventurously, to have their lives improved, to have a tool they use all the time upgraded, to have their new hobby invested in, or to spend more time doing less. There are countless reasons we give gifts, but it always feels good, no matter how much we spend. The gifts below are sourced directly from our editors — they’re what they’re buying or what they recommend when someone asks them for a recommendation.
Right now, you can save big on trendy gifts like the popular Ninja Creami, a countertop ice cream maker that whips up sweet treats — Blizzard-like ice cream blends, milkshakes, and more — in minutes. There are viral recipes all over social media, and, when you do the math, it’s cheaper than buying a pint of ice cream, especially if it’s Jeni’s. (Chocolate fixings might change that, if prices stay the way they are now.) And there are other of-the-moment gifts that, while costing you, end up saving their recipients money in the long run.
A set of Apple AirTags seems somewhat lame, but each one is essentially built-in insurance for your favorite stuff. Potentially another gift you’re getting them — like a new suitcase or an expensive wallet. They’ll thank you every time they think they’ve lost it. A new set of sheets is a smart way to spoil a homebody, saving on nights out. But it could potentially trigger an uptick in ordering in. Better sheets last longer, though, and Cozy Earth’s popular Bamboo Set is impressively soft, machine-washable, and backed by a warranty that protects against annoying defects like pilling.
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.
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.”
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.
Life is easier with a label maker. Luckily, you probably know quite a few people who wish their lives were, well, easier, too. Wireless, half the weight and size of the traditional label maker, and equipped with a German thermal print head for better print clarity, Phomemo’s D30 Label Maker lets you add instructions onto supplements, directions onto leftovers, and labels (duh) onto drawers and bins. A label maker may feel like something you stole from the office, but it’s a practical, time-saving (and life-organizing) gift that will pay dividends long after the holiday season is over.
Waking up is never easy, especially when it’s early. A good alarm clock can indeed sway a sworn-against morning person or someone striving to limit their phone use in the bedroom. According to Managing Editor Evan Malachosky, his wife hates this habit and wants to switch to a traditional alarm to curb their reliance on smartphones to wake up on time. This Loftie Alarm Clock combines a smart alarm with a night-light and sound machine, making for a straightforward device to help reduce phone use at night. (And it looks great on a nightstand, he adds.)
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?’”
Few pillows are customizable unless you’re willing to A.) sew your own or B.) get one custom-made. Coop’s Original Crescent Pillow, however, lets you adjust the amount of fill inside for a softer or firmer feel, and comes in a proprietary, croissant-like shape that accommodates back- and side-sleepers. No more kinked neck or bunched up, uneven pillows preventing you from getting a good night’s rest.
If you’re unsure what to buy, it’s great to lean into luxury. Luxury, of course, conjures up the idea of expensive and extravagant, but there are those quiet luxury brands that tote craftsmanship, quality, and style over wallet-compromising price tags. With Quince, you can get the best of both worlds with affordable luxury goods, from leather accessories, silk statement pieces, and, our personal favorite, cashmere clothing. With sustainable, ethically sourced cashmere that won’t rough out or start piling away, this light but incredibly warm sweater remains a statement-maker in our winter wear collection.
You’ve probably seen this bottle everywhere, because aside from the behemoth Stanley Tumbler, it’s probably the most popular one. Available in countless color combos, the real benefit of the Owala over the Stanley is its two-in-one lid, which locks, but lets you quickly sip from a straw or tilt back the bottle to drink, well, like you’re chugging from a bottle. It’s a cute, largely spill-proof gift to get a friend or your perpetually dehydrated family member.
The fan-favorite Our Place Always Pan 2.0 is now under $100 — a rare find. This 10-in-one kitchen essential replaces multiple pans with its nonstick, toxin-free design while looking chic enough to double as decor. From searing to steaming, it’s the versatile cookware upgrade home cooks rave about.
Sure, a host loves to entertain, but what happens when all the guests leave? Well, everyone needs time to unwind. One way to decompress after a long night is to indulge in a relaxing self-care routine, complete with comfy clothes and slipping your feet into a pair of soothing slippers, like these sherpa ones from Bombas. Fluffy yet sturdy, they feature a memory foam footbed and a raised back heel to keep their feet comfortable and fastened with every step.
Bamboo sheets help regulate your temperature while you sleep, but they’re also luxuriously soft. This set from Cozy Earth won’t pull at the corners or pill, and it comes in a variety of colors and sizes.
The Best Gifts to Shop Now Ahead of the Holiday Season
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(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.
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.
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.”
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?'”
