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Today we’ve got gifts with universal appeal and a screen-free gadget we love for kids. Plus: an on-sale Susan Alexandra tomato menorah that we’d light year-round.

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Our gifts editors have spent thousands (!) of hours researching and testing to find the very best under-$100 presents to delight just about anyone this holiday season. Our favorite finds include a Wonderland-worthy mushroom lamp, a set of dainty birthstone hoops, a great cordless hand vacuum, and a colorful Japanese toolbox.

Under-$100 treats for your whole list (including yourself)→

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Photo Illustration by Dana Davis/NYT Wirecutter; source photo by Alison Rochford/NYT Wirecutter

This screen-free gizmo is a simple audio player with a two-minute setup. Just pop a card into the device, and it can play everything from bedtime stories to white noise to Taylor Swift.

In writer Alison Rochford’s house, the device helps curb screen time, soothe little ones during meltdowns, and perk them right back up with dance parties. Says Alison: “I recommend it to anyone who asks about it, as well as to many who don’t. I’ve given several of these to friends and family. I simply love this little cube.”

Minimalist design, maximum entertainment→

The very best slippers Our picks are cozy and warm, but won’t make you overheat→

A daily massage We tried 24 massage guns to determine which ones give the best at-home massages→

This (currently on-sale!) versatile toiletry bag It has organizational options that should work for light and heavy packers alike→

Photo illustration by NYT Wirecutter; source photos by Via Maris,Tchotchke

There are countless variations of menorahs to light during Hanukkah. Whether you prefer something beautiful and classic or modern and whimsical, all of the menorahs in our brand-new guide are unique works of art worthy of being passed down as heirlooms. And one of our favorites is on sale today: a juicy tomato delight from Susan Alexandra.

Menorahs we love→

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