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☆ 21+ Best Secret Santa and White Elephant Gifts for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

Love them or hate them, Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges are a popular holiday tradition. Below, find some of the best gifts for Secret Santa or White Elephant parties. SKIP AHEAD The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best Secret Santa and White Elephant gifts in 2024We rounded up gift ideas based on our previous coverage and NBC Select recommendations to help you find the right gift for your white elephant and Secret Santa gift exchanges. The bag is also slightly padded to provide protectionSometimes the best White Elephant or Secret Santa gifts are the things you may not buy for yourself, but that are super fun to own.

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Apple is currently discounting some of our favorite wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones — the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max, ahead of Black Friday. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says they are the best wireless earbuds for anyone with an iPhone. Apple’s first over-ear bluetooth headphones, the AirPods Max have powerful audio quality, active noise cancelation, transparency mode and spatial audio. NBC Select associate reporter Bianca Alvarez loves using them to focus at work and when flying. Harry Rabinowitz is a reporter for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for over two years.

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Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but early Black Friday Best Buy deals are already here, with notable deals on TVs, laptops, headphones and more. I frequently cover shopping events as a tech reporter for NBC Select, and I’ve been combing through discounts to find the best early Black Friday Best Buy deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday Best Buy deals | How I found the best early Black Friday Best Buy deals | Why trust NBC Select? How I found the best early Black Friday Best Buy dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. For this piece, I researched early Black Friday deals across Best Buy to find notable products across categories like home, audio, TVs and gaming.

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Black Friday is almost here, and Target is already offering deals on apparel, holiday decor, tech and more that you can shop right now. As an associate reporter for NBC Select, I frequently cover Target deals and sales year round. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday Target deals | More early Black Friday Target sales |Why trust NBC Select? Best early Black Friday Target deals4.8-star average rating from 3,285 reviews at TargetThis Apple iPad is our pick for the best overall tablet due to its functionality and price. Best early Black Friday Target salesHere are the best early Black Friday Target sales to know about.

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The Oura Ring, one of our favorite fitness trackers and award winners, is currently at its lowest price ever. When we tested the Oura Ring, we put it through its paces. 4.3-star average rating from 2,318 reviews on AmazonIf you’re on the fence about the Oura Ring, NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says, “The Oura Ring is best for anyone who doesn’t want to wear something bulky on their wrist, but still wants to track some health and fitness habits. The Oura Ring is an incredibly accurate sleep tracker. You can currently get the Oura Ring 3 on sale for $249, its lowest price ever.

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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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☆ 37+ best small but fun gifts to give in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Ashley Morris | Ashley Morris Is An Associate Seo Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +17 min

Below, we compiled a list of all things fun sized — the best small, miniature and tiny gifts to make your loved ones smile this holiday season. SKIP AHEAD The best fun size gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? The best fun size gifts in 2024Below, you’ll find the best small gift ideas for this holiday season. I compiled this list using products from past coverage, including previous award winners and some NBC Select staff favorites. To find the best fun size gifts, we searched the web for the best small and miniature gift ideas, including products we’ve covered previously along with some NBC Select staff favorites.

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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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Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on running essentials during the 48-hour sale, which is exclusive to Prime members. I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. SKIP AHEAD Best Prime Day running essentials deals | More Prime Day running essentials sales | Best running essentials sales at other retailers | How I found the best running essentials deals | Why trust NBC Select? How I found the best October Prime Day running essentials dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. To round up the best October Prime Day sales, I found discounted products either at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in three months.

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☆ The Best Survival Kits and Emergency Supplies of 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Harry Rabinowitz | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

An emergency kit — sometimes called a survival kit — can help you be more prepared. Nearly half of Americans (48%) have already assembled some kind of emergency supplies, according to FEMA’s 2023 National Household Survey. SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best emergency kits and supplies | Top-rated emergency kits of 2024 | Top-rated emergency supplies of 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? Top-rated emergency kits of 2024These top-rated emergency kits have most of the supplies recommended from agencies like FEMA, the CDC and The American Red Cross. Persons: 1 | Time: 72 hours | Weight: UnlistedTop-rated emergency supplies of 2024You’ll probably want to supplement any pre-built survival kit with other tools and supplies.

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SKIP AHEAD How I tried the Apple Watch Series 9 | Why I love the Apple Watch Series 9 | What I don’t love about the Apple Watch Series 9 | What’s Apple’s return policy? What to know about the Apple Watch Series 9The Apple Watch Series 9 replaces last year’s Series 8 model, one of our favorite smartwatches and fitness trackers. What I like about the Apple Watch Series 9Like its predecessors, the Apple Watch Series 9 is easy to use. What I don’t love about the Apple Watch Series 9Out of the box, the Apple Watch has always been smart, notifying me about everything — my group texts, multiple email inboxes, reminders to stand up and more. Only products purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple store, can be returned to Apple — an Apple Watch purchased through Amazon follows Amazon’s return policy.

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☆ The best beard trimmers, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Harry Rabinowitz | Harry Rabinowitz Is A Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Short or long, they can enhance your look quickly!”SKIP AHEAD The best beard trimmers | Professional beard care tipsWe spoke with hair care professionals who shared with us their top beard trimmers as well as tips on keeping a beard healthy and tidy. How to shop for a beard trimmerLike most personal care products, there are an overwhelming amount of beard trimmers on the market. PowerOur experts recommend beard trimmers that are cordless with rechargeable internal Lithium-ion batteries rather than traditional corded trimmers. WaterproofingMost beard trimmers aren’t waterproof, and trimming your beard while wet can lead to some uneven results (take it from me). The best beard trimmersWe spoke with experts about their favorite beard trimmers and other beard-care essentials.

☆ The best indoor and outdoor cycling shoes of 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Harry Rabinowitz | Harry Rabinowitz Is A Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

SKIP AHEAD Best cycling shoes | Best spinning shoes | How to get the most out of your cycling shoesWhat exactly are cycling shoes? Generally, cycling shoes, whether they are for indoor or outdoor use, are lightweight and more rigid than your average gym or running shoes. Different types of cycling shoesSince cycling includes so many different disciplines, there are a lot of different kinds of cycling shoes. Best cycling shoesBest basic road cycling shoes: BontragerFor those who are looking to stick to an entry level price point, Seacat recommends the Bontrager Circuit road cycling shoe. Cycling shoes have a break-in periodOur experts said that cycling shoes have a break in period.

☆ The biggest announcements from CES 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Harry Rabinowitz | Harry Rabinowitz Is A Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

Every year, the biggest brands in tech make their way to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES. TelevisionRoku, one of the top streaming platforms for smart TVs, announced that it is releasing its own Roku-branded televisions. Now, Roku will be launching its own brand, with Roku Select and Roku Plus TVs, alongside a Roku TV Wireless Soundbar. TCL, a top smart TV brand, is rebranding and overhauling its TV lineup. Now, all of its smart TVs will fall into two groups: the higher-end Q-Series and the budget-friendly S-Series.

This week, we’ve got an Amazon Alexa device for your car, a stand mixer from Instant, new cast iron cookware from Made In and more. Made In expanded its Enameled Cast Iron Collection with its new 11-inch round Enameled Cast Iron Skillet. The skillet’s cast iron cooking surface retains heat well and distributes it evenly, making it particularly helpful for searing, sautéing and making stir-fry, Made In says. Stitch Fix is calling the program Travel Style Insurance. Those interested in the program can contact Stitch Fix via email (Travel-Style-Insurance@stitchfix.com) and provide proof of their lost luggage from a flight taken between Dec. 5 and Jan. 5.

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