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February 18, 2025

Today we’re wrapped up in a warm blanket. Also: the very best Presidents’ Day deals still kicking, some sock-like slippers we love, and very cute matching jammies.

Beautyrest

Let us first say: Style is not what this blanket is for. “It’s not the kind of thing I’d leave out in my living room or even on top of my bed,” writes editorial director Marguerite Preston.

What it is for, however, at least for Marguerite, is burrowing under after a long, hard February day. It’s for keeping her side of the bed delightfully toasty. It’s for giving her something to look forward to at the end of every too-short, too-dark, too-cold winter day.

This machine-washable (!) blanket has a different texture on each side: One surface is velvety and plush, while the other is fleece-like and warm. It emits a soothing warmth, and you can precisely dial in your preference from the 20 heat settings—whether you like a hardly-there pleasant embrace or want to feel like you’re sleeping in the Sahara.

A kinda ugly but very cozy and reliable heated blanket→

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Matching pajamas for the whole family These organic cotton jammies are extra durable and come in a fun variety of prints and patterns→

Sock-like slippers beloved by our travel expert Thin, lightweight, and super squishable, these slippers are easy to pack and quite comfy→

How to read your ebook without lifting a finger Three accessories to trick out your Kindle for the coziest reading sessions→

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All the best Presidents’ Day deals still kicking→

Baloo

This well-balanced, crisp, quilt-like blanket holds its own on a well-dressed bed, can go in the washer and dryer, and comes in a conveniently petite throw size.

One downside, though? “It takes some effort to crawl out from my blanket once I’ve already settled under it,” writes senior editor Joanne Chen. “Want a glass of water? Get it yourself, please; I have a weighted blanket on me. Can’t find the remote? Wish I could help, but, you know … weighted blanket. Sometimes I feel bad about that. But, secretly, having an excuse to not get up might just be the best thing about this cozy bag of rocks.”

Another great thing? It’s on sale right now→

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