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I’ve collected personal favorites, NBC Select staff picks, and other bestsellers below. SKIP AHEAD Bestselling gifts for new parents | Best gifts for new parents | Why trust NBC Select? Best gifts for new parents in 2024One of the hardest parts of the newborn season for me was finding time (and energy) to get groceries and cook. These socks are from an NBC Select staff-favorite brand and are a Wellness Awards winner. NBC Select Commerce Editor Jordan Bowman reviewed it and could easily sample international blends from India, Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador.

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☆ 33+ best gift ideas for men in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +22 min

Brainstorming great gift ideas for men in your life, whether it’s your husband, boyfriend, dad or brother, goes a long way in making their holiday memorable. To find the best gift ideas for men, I gathered a long list of products and even got recommendations from my fellow NBC Select editors and writer, who tests hundreds of products every year. SKIP AHEAD The best tech gifts for him | The best food and home gifts for him | The best fitness and wellness gifts for him | The best apparel and accessories gifts for him | Why trust NBC Select? The Amazon Echo Dot is a great gift idea for someone who wants to have a “smart home” but doesnt know quite where to start. The Theragun Mini Massage Gun is a great gift idea for someone who regularly works out and wants to improve their recovery time.

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☆ This travel concierge's clients are worth at least $100 million. Here's how they do Las Vegas differently — from where to stay to where to eat.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Ultra-luxury travel concierge Sienna Charles' clients have an average net worth starting at $100 million. Its founder explained how its clients do Las Vegas, from the best hotels to the top restaurants. While you'd be right, you'd also be missing one key destination — Las Vegas. India said Las Vegas is a once-a-year trip for some of Sienna Charles' clients. However, unlike most attendees, Sienna Charles' clients also get VIP or backstage access tickets.

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☆ I tried the $600 massage gun used by top NBA players, elite athletes—and can't imagine going back to my old routine
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Little by little, as I've progressed through my twenties and now stare 30 in the eye, I've picked up aches and pains along the way. But still, some things aren't quite the same as they used to be, especially when it comes to recovery. Experts agree: Percussive therapy worksPercussive massagers can regularly be seen being used by athletes on the sidelines of NBA games. His team employs percussive massagers from Hyperice to help elite athletes like Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen perform at the highest level. "You could spend from $100 to $300 on a massage, and that's one or two payments of buying a gun," he says.

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☆ Massaging Balls, Plunge Pools, Memory Foam Dog Beds: Who Needs All This ‘Recovery’ Gear?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Todd Plummer | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

IF IT SEEMS like you can’t open Instagram without seeing videos of people taking cold plunge baths or rolling their quads with medieval-looking, deep-tissue devices, it’s because “recovery” has gone mainstream. These devices, designed for and once exclusively marketed to high-performance athletes, are now being pitched as necessary tools for inconsistent weight lifters, 5K runners, the unserious pickleballer, and even pet dogs who can barely be bothered to play fetch. “We’re now trying to reach the weekend warriors that play their favorite sports from high school…and are still sore until Tuesday,” said Jason Wersland, founder of Therabody, which makes a range of wellness gadgets like the Theragun percussive massage gun.

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☆ The Best Tech Deals During Prime Big Deal Days
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Nick Guy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

By Nick GuyWhether you’re looking for a new pair of AirPods, a portable projector or smart home security products, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days has something for you. We sorted through the wide range of tech deals to bring you the best sales on top-rated gear that Buy Side recommends. While you’re shopping, make sure to check out our list of the best overall deals that includes more than 100 products. MagSafe battery packAn upgraded version of a portable power bank we love for the iPhone is matching its lowest price ever during Prime Big Deal Days. It’s our pick for the best lower-price Bluetooth speaker and during Prime Big Deal Days, it’s even more affordable at $20 off.

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☆ The 20 Best Early Labor Day 2023 Sales
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Bellamy Richardson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +13 min

By Bellamy RichardsonLabor Day may not be until Sept. 4, but you don’t have to wait to take advantage of great Labor Day deals. Here are some of our early favorites; we’ll be continuing to add more early sales as they go live leading up to Labor Day Weekend. BrooklinenThe deal: 15% off sitewideHead over to Brooklinen’s Staycation/Early Labor Day Sale for 15% off bedding, bath and loungewear. There might be something for you at eBags during its Labor Day sale, running now through Sept. 12. LunaThe deal: 20% off sleep productsIf you’ve been craving a good night’s sleep, Luna’s Labor Day Sale might have just the thing to help you out.

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Down to $164.99, this Prime Day price matches the record low we saw for Black Friday. $10.14 from Amazon Originally $25.00 Save 59%Prime Day deals: StyleWe've got you covered for head-to-toe deals across the fashion world today. This Prime Day deal is the best price we've ever seen, and it's only available by invite for Prime members during Amazon Prime Day. $12.99 from Amazon Originally $23.99 Save 46%More Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. You'll also get a bonus of $10 with this Prime Day deal when you use the code "HAPPY" and spend $50.

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Prime Day 2023 ends tonight and we're still working hard to round up all the best deals of day 2. Down to $164.99, this Prime Day price matches the record low we saw for Black Friday. On select sizes and colors, you can get up to 60% off, the lowest Prime Day price to date. Even with a newer C3 model out this year, this remains a better value, especially at this current Prime Day deal price. This Prime Day deal is the best price we've ever seen, and it's only available by invite for Prime members during Amazon Prime Day.

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Limited-Time Deal Amazon Music Unlimited (Prime Member Plan) Amazon Music Unlimited lets you stream more than 90 million songs ad-free and millions of podcasts. $16.99 from Amazon Originally $29.99 Save 43%Prime Day deals: AudioDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal Amazon Echo Buds (2023) If you need a new pair of wireless earbuds with decent sound, try the newest Echo Buds. $279.99 from Amazon Originally $499.99 Save 44%Prime Day deals: BeautyDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. $145.00 from Amazon Originally $210.00 Save 31%More Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.

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☆ 24 Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Sarah Grossbart | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +13 min

Father’s Day is June 19 and you’re still empty-handed, and unless you’re 8 years old, it’s no longer cute or acceptable to turn up with a handmade coupon book. For the golfing dadIf your dad is an avid golfer, an upgrade to his typical apparel is a solid gift choice. For the dad who loves long walksIf dad’s shoe collection is looking a little tired, consider a pair of Birkenstocks. And just in time for the big day, you can get a digital gift card delivered right to his inbox. For the dad who’s the life of the partyThe “king of all coolers” is how Los Angeles-based stylist Alison Deyette describes Yeti’s UV-resistant Roadie 24 Hard Cooler, which makes the polyethylene beverage tote a shoo-in for the best last-minute Father’s Day gift.

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☆ Peloton, Allbirds and Lego: Best online sales right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Caroline Curran | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Today, you’ll find a deal on a Casper weighted blanket, a discounted Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer and savings on Allbirds Trail Runners. Casper Weighted Blanket $189 From $99 at Casper Amazon Sleep soundly under a brand-new weighted blanket from the beloved DTC brand Casper. • Save on hair care from brands like Pantene, Aussie, Head & Shoulders and more right now at Amazon. • If the Casper weighted blanket is slightly out of budget, consider this alternative from Luna, now under $55 when you clip the on-page coupon. No matter which model you choose, you’ll save on a device perfect for athletes and anyone else who appreciates at-home relaxation.

☆ Sonos, Therabody and Dyson: Best online sales right now
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Caroline Curran | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

No matter which model you choose, you’ll save on a device perfect for athletes and anyone else who appreciates at-home relaxation. Right now you can save up to $170 at Therabody, including savings on the Theragun Pro and Mini. Sonos Home Theater Sale Sonos Arc Sonos In the world of premium speakers, Sonos is always a top contender — and now through Feb. 12, you can score up to $280 off select home theater speakers. Tocess Claw Clips $19 $8 at Amazon Amazon Keep your hair out of the way with a chic claw clip. • Save on our favorite affordable headphones right now — the over-ear Soundcore Anker Life are just $45 right now.

☆ Amazon's Cyber Monday sales continue: 40+ deals you can still shop
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

SKIP AHEAD Home and kitchen deals | Tech deals | TV deals | Beauty and wellness deals | Pet deals | Best Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals? The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s ongoing Cyber Monday savings event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. 4.5-star average rating from 33,540 reviews on AmazonAccording to Kasa, this smart light switch is designed to fit into a standard junction box. Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best ongoing sales to shop during Amazon’s extended Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about. Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals?

☆ Amazon Cyber Monday 2022: Shop these 71+ deals before they're gone
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +23 min

Amazon is still hosting several Cyber Monday deals, as are major retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy. SKIP AHEAD Home and kitchen deals | Tech deals | TV deals | Beauty and wellness deals | Pet deals | Best Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals? Anyone can shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals, though the retailer does offer some exclusive deals for Prime members. The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s Cyber Monday savings event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about.

Among them is Best Buy: Its holiday sale began on October 24 and we expect even better deals to pop up today. It's now available on clearance from Best Buy, making it even more affordable to buy than ever. $739.00 from Best Buy Originally $799.00 Save 8%Best Buy Cyber Monday 2022: What to expectThough Best Buy's holiday sale already kicked off a while ago, the best deals are cropping up today on Cyber Monday. Best Buy has stated that its sale has already begun since October 24, but we expect the best deals to show up on Cyber Monday. Best Buy store hours differ by location, so you'll need to check your local store's Cyber Monday hours.

☆ 26 Early Black Friday Deals to Shop Right Now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

Madewell’s pre-holiday sale includes an extra 30% off sale styles and an extra 50% off select sale styles with the code SALEONSALE. The Segway Ninebot F30, a variant of the best electric scooter, is now available for $50 less than its previous best price. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the Bonfire, with the sale running through Dec. 4. For Sur La Table’s Black Friday Early Deals event, select cookware is up to 60% off. Monos is offering up to 40% off sitewide during its early Black Friday sale.

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When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Oprah releasing her Favorite Things list is an annual holiday tradition in its own right. Complete with personal quotes and anecdotes from Oprah herself, the list features both well-known brands and smaller startups, with gift ideas that span all budgets and interests. To help narrow down Oprah's selections even more, we rounded up what we think are some of the best gift ideas, from leggings we love to a mini Theragun we can't recommend enough.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Apple and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Gabriella Depinho | Gabriella Depinho Is A Production Coordinator For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. While other larger brands, such as Gap, Adidas and Madewell, have partnered with resale platform ThredUp, Shein opted to launch their own platform. Urban Outfitters launched the clothing resale app Nuuly Thrift in 2021, where customers can sell their used Urban Outfitters clothes via an iOS app. Nuuly users can deposit their earnings into their bank account or earn “Nuuly Cash” which is worth 10% more at Nuuly Thrift, Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters, BHLDN or Terrain. Wellness tech company Oura, the creator behind the health tracking Oura ring, announced a partnership with Therabody, creator behind the popular Theragun massager.

☆ New & Notable: Latest releases from Sheglam and Le Labo
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Christina Colizza | Christina Colizza Is An Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

New this weekThis week, luxury fragrance brand Le Labor partnered with the Met Museum on a limited-edition candle, makeup brand Sheglam has a new Tim Burton-inspired brand, and Teva launched a new hiking boot. Just in time for Halloween, beauty brand Sheglam has debuted a “Corpse Bride”-themed makeup collection that mimics the color palette of the animated dark fantasy film by Tim Burton. The whole collection is $44, comes packaged in a decorative box and is available for purchase at Sheglam. Cult-favorite fragrance brand Le Labo has partnered with the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a new, limited-edition scented candle. What we bought this weekAmazon’s Prime Early Access sale this week brought deals across product categories, like fitness, tech and wellness.

☆ Prime Day 2022 ends tonight: 80+ best deals to shop ahead of Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +17 min

Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on AmazonThis indoor gardening system allows you to grow herbs indoors year round. 4.6-star average rating from 72,050 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

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