Wirecutter - Let's stay in tonight

Baloo Weighted Throw
(12 lb)

Deal price: $120 | Street price: $160

Nothing says relaxing like the comforting embrace of a weighted blanket. A lighter variant of our low-maintenance "quilted" pick, this weighted throw is the perfect cross between a bedroom comforter and a quilt. Well-balanced and crisp, the Baloo will effortlessly compliment a well-dressed bed and can safely join the rest of your laundry in the washer and dryer for added convenience.

Coop Home Goods Total Body Pillow

Deal price: $60 | Street price: $70
With code WIRECUTTER15

Get some support with our runner-up body pillow pick. The Coop has the same fill and cooling cover as our top pick, but it’s thicker, heavier, and not quite as malleable. In fact, one of our long-term testers grew to appreciate its heft, which kept the pillow in place on their bed instead of falling off the edge. Plus, it has a zippered casing that allows you to add or remove filling—so you can still customize the thickness and firmness to your liking.

Redi Shade Original Blackout Pleated Paper Shade (6-Pack, 48"x72")

Deal price: $28 | Street price: $38

The sleep-deprived, the night-shift worker, and the home theater owner can all get good use out of blackout shades. This DIY paper blackout shade comes in packs of six and is easy to install. Simply hang each shade from its adhesive strip and trim it to fit your window. The Redi Shade isn’t as durable or attractive as our other picks, but it’s still the most affordable way to darken a room.

Instant Pot Duo Nova Electric Pressure Cooker (3-Quart)

Deal price: $50 | Street price: $80

It’s not easy to get dinner on the table after a long day of work. Get some meal prep help with a great pressure cooker like the Instant Pot Duo Nova. A variant of our top pick, this Instant Pot offers a slightly more streamlined interface, larger LCD screen, and lid that seals automatically when closed. This 3-quart model is probably too small for a family, but it's a perfect size for busy singles or small apartment dwellers.

Denon AVR-S750H AV Receiver

Deal price: $400 | Street price: $460
With delayed shipping

No home theater is complete without a quality AC receiver. If you’re looking to step up your sound (and you’re not a gamer) we recommend the Denon AVR-S750H. It's easier to set up and use than the competition and sounds great—but it lacks some HDMI 2.0 features that may be important for gamers and 8K TV owners. That said, the Denon offers a plethora of other impressive features, like plenty of inputs—six HDMI ports—support for 7.1 channels, and full-featured streaming support for services like Spotify, Bluetooth, and AirPlay 2.

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