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Today we’re eyeing a few very good deals, including on a silk eye mask and some lovely hostess gifts. Also: the case for a custom bobblehead.

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Over the years, we’ve tested 66 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink to find the very best ones. Because after all, if you’re going to do something every day, twice a day, you might as well do everything you can to make that thing as easy and enjoyable as possible.

And in that spirit: One of our favorite toothbrushes is on sale today. It’s powerful without being aggressive, exceedingly straightforward to operate, and quiet enough not to wake a sleeping partner. It comes with useful, but not over-the-top features, like a two-minute timer, a pressure sensor, and a long-lasting battery.

We love this (on-sale) toothbrush→

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Black Friday sales start earlier and earlier every year, which can make navigating the frenzy of all the discounts that much more difficult. That’s where our deals experts come in: They’re vetting all the early sale prices to highlight only the best ones.

All the early deals we’re seeing (and loving) so far→

“The best gift I ever received was this bug-like silk eye mask” It has two eyecups that sit comfortably, fully blocking out light without squishing your eyes or lashes→

Chic waffle-weave towels we love They’re lighter, drape better, and dry faster than any terry towel we’ve tried→

Our top-pick vibrator No toy matches the power and intensity of the widely beloved Magic Wand→

A deeply cozy mattress Its memory foam has a subtle springiness that makes it extremely satisfying to plop into→

Great gifts for hosts and hostesses Our favorite on-sale gifts include a set of spicy sauces and an adorable mini broom and dustpan set→

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Stocking stuffers on Christmas morning. Little treats for your office’s white elephant exchange. Gifts to dole out over the eight nights of Hanukkah. There’s no shortage of opportunities to gift teeny-tiny presents this time of year. And right now, we’re seeing plenty of adorable, actually useful little things on sale, including a hydrating lip balm, a nifty little spatula, and a compact flashlight that’s weirdly stylish.

Small gifts, oversized joy→

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These fun personalized figurines are a runaway hit across all types of giftees: want-nothing dads, want-everything tweens, the newly engaged. It’s easy to customize a bobblehead with your recipient’s hairstyle, clothing, and accessories. You can even add their pets.

“I had them made of my boyfriend, his daughter, and me,” says staff writer and gifts expert Mari Uyehara. “And I’m not sure who was more psyched to get them: the 47-year-old man or the 9-year-old kid.”

Designed in your loved one’s likeness→

Plus: It’s a good day to get a new mattress. A few of our favorites are on sale.

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