Happy Prime Day to all who celebrate. We’re starting (extremely) early on holiday gifts, because there are some great ones on sale today. Also: some very good travel deals, our brand-new favorite Advent calendars, and what we’re personally eyeing.

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We know, we know. Holiday gift shopping before Halloween rears its spooky head might seem excessively early. But hear us out: The end of the year is chaotic enough without the added stress of scrambling for last-minute gifts. And Amazon Prime Day (yes, it’s happening again—right now, in fact) is actually a very good time to get ahead.

Imagine the stress-free bliss you will feel heading into hosting, travel, and party season knowing that a gift or two is already stashed away. Just don’t forget where you hide them.

Our experts have rounded up the most unique, charming, and thoroughly vetted gift ideas, from a luxe eyeshadow palette to a window bird feeder—all on sale right now.

On-sale gifts we love→

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Speaking of early holiday shopping … if you dream of opening up a door to a delight every day in December, you might want to consider snagging your Advent calendar soon—we often see our favorites going out of stock as the holidays inch closer.

Right now, a couple of our (brand-new!) recommendations are on sale, including a darling winter wonderland-themed Lego one.

For a delightful December→

The best on-sale travel gear Our favorite portable chargers, bags, and more→

“I’ve tested nearly 2,000 pairs of headphones and earbuds. Here are the ones I’d buy today.” Our audio expert weighs in on deal-palooza→

The best deals for people who love to clean Vacuums, air purifiers, organizers, oh my→

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Here are the best cheap(ish) deals our experts are seeing right now—from a pair of classic jeans, to a plush throw blanket, to our favorite Dutch oven (for soup season!).

The best deals under $50→

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We’re actually following our own advice—and feeling extremely ahead and self-satisfied. Here are a few of the holiday gifts we’re grabbing today. (If you know us personally, please stop reading. Spoilers ahead.)

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If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year: May we suggest stocking up on this quite lovely and well-made bone china dinnerware 40-piece set while it’s on sale?

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