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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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☆ A hotel is offering ‘self-love pods’ for solo play. Here’s why that’s a thing
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

In Europe, the trend is even stronger, with around 46% of Danish households inhabited by men and women flying solo. To mark Sexual Health Awareness Month this September, New York’s Walker Hotel Tribeca has introduced a “Self-Love Pod” offer, aimed at the recently single. When it comes to romantic partners, there’s no cheaper date than your own five digits, but rates for Walker Tribeca’s Self-Love Pods start at $350 – and that’s before you even buy yourself dinner. That’s quite a lot to shoot for, but it’s definitely one of the most fun ways to reduce cancer risk. If getting the peace and quiet to be oneself means booking a “Self-Love Pod” in Tribeca, then have at it, ladies.

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Learn moreIt's finally here: the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has officially begun for everyone today, and beauty is where some of the steepest and rarest discounts are to be found. For its Anniversary Sale, Nordstrom collaborates with top luxury beauty brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Bobbi Brown, Oribe, and more to offer discounts on special jumbo sizes, buy-one-get-one packs, exclusive gift sets, and free extras. If you've been debating investing in a top-tier high dryer or styling tool, Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is the best time of the year to do it. Below, you'll find our top recommendations for skincare, haircare, perfume, and makeup from the Anniversary Sale. Check out our guide to the best clothing and shoe deals from the Anniversary Sale, or shop all Nordstrom beauty deals here.

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☆ A brand aimed at moms is using a porn star to create uncensored videos showing how to use its products
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mother and baby company, Frida, has opted to use a porn actress in its product explainer videos. The company has previously had social media posts and TV adverts rejected due to nudity. AdvertisementA mother and baby company, Frida, has given up on working around censorship on social media and is turning to a porn actress to showcase its products instead. But the company struggled to find ways to share how to use Frida products without TV networks and social media censoring them. AdvertisementInstead of working around nudity rules on social media, it doubled down and hired porn actress, Asa Akira, to demonstrate the products on its new website, Frida Uncovered.

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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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☆ The 21 Best Early Prime Day 2023 Deals
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Nick Guy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +9 min

By Nick GuyAmazon’s Prime Day sales event is on July 11 and 12, but there are already deals live now for you to take advantage of. While you shop these deals, be sure to prepare with our expert tips and tricks for getting the most from Prime Day. Prime Day might be prime time for you to upgrade your coffee game. This piece, part of the Marine Star collection, is available as part of Amazon’s new invite-only program, which you can read more about in our guide to shopping Prime Day. We’re in the thick of cold brew season, which makes this early Prime Day sale on the Oxo Brew Cold Brew Coffee Maker perfectly timed.

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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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☆ 19 Best Gift Ideas for the Dad Who Has Everything
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-06 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

To help, we tapped a coterie of expert gift-givers to share the best gifts for dads who have everything. For the dad who loves to relaxFor the dad who’s always moaning about his aching feet, gift him this top-rated foot massager, which uses a mix of Shiatsu, compression and vibration to provide an effective and thorough massage. For the dad who loves to napFor fathers who enjoy an afternoon snooze or have trouble sleeping at night, these wireless sleep headphones are a solid bet. New York City-based Greenberg loves the space-saving aspect. If he’s even “slightly handy,” says Greenberg, he’ll appreciate this addition to his gadget arsenal.

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☆ TikTok is quietly rolling out affiliate commissions for US creators in its shopping program
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-04 | by ( Dan Whateley | Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

TikTok is in the early stages of testing an affiliate program for US creators via its Shop product. TikTok is beginning to pay US creators a commission for promoting products on its app through its new TikTok Shop program, a company spokesperson confirmed to Insider. Meta-owned Instagram, for instance, has scaled back some of its shopping efforts including its own native affiliate program for creators and live shopping. TikTok is offering various incentives to promote TikTok Shop in the US. TikTok is fully or partially subsidizing these discounts as it seeks to promote its TikTok Shop program, two sellers in the marketplace told Insider.

☆ 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.

☆ 13 Unique Gifts for the Mom Who Doesn’t Want Anything
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

The woman forever insisting she doesn’t need anything for the holidays, her birthday or Mother’s Day. With 200-plus thoughtful prompts and quick-hitting questions (What food do you like to have made for you when you’re sick? For the fragrance fanThis cool subscription service makes a unique gift for any mom, delivering an 8 mL bottle of perfume to her door every month. For the mom who’s tired of getting flowersThink of succulents as the gateway into plant parenthood. For the mom who could use a pick-me-upDare we say this is the sort of offering that will have her buzzing?

☆ 11 Unique Gifts for the Mom Who Doesn’t Want Anything
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

The woman forever insisting she doesn’t need anything for the holidays, her birthday or Mother’s Day. For the mom who’s an open bookQuestions About Me Tell Me Your Life Story, Mom: A Mother’s Guided Journal and Memory Keepsake Book $10 at AmazonHere’s a way to give Mom what she really wants: a connection to you. With 200-plus thoughtful prompts and quick-hitting questions (What food do you like to have made for you when you’re sick? For the mom who’s tired of getting flowersThink of succulents as the gateway into plant parenthood. For the mom on the goThink of this elegantly shaped hat as an upgrade to her standard pony or top knot.

☆ 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.

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale has entered its second and final day and deals are still going strong. In fact, we're seeing excellent all-time low prices that beat out the best deals we found during the first Amazon Prime Day in July. For more deals, check out our main Prime Day deals liveblog, deals under $50 roundup, and up-to-the-minute Prime lightning deals coverage. Currently down to just under $100, this is the best price we've seen for it in months. Amazon Luna ControllerAmazon$39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service.

☆ 10+ best deals under $100 from Amazon's October Prime Day sale
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. SKIP AHEAD Prime Day sales under $100 on Amazon | Prime Day sales at other retailersThough you’ll find plenty of notable discounts on small kitchen appliances, tech accessories, floor care and more during the Prime Early Access Sale, you don’t have to splurge to get a good deal. The best October Prime Day deals under $100Below, we’re sharing the best deals under $100 from the Prime Early Access Salebased on our previous coverage and reporting. The best October Prime Day sales under $100 on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales under $100 on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best October Prime Day sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

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