Wirecutter - 4 deals under $25

Original Slinky

Deal price: $3 | Street price: $4

If you're looking for a small gift to help entertain a kid or easily distracted adult, look no further than this classic blast from the past toy. The Slinky's undulating steps and specific texture are sure to be a hit with any child, and while this particular size may not "walk" down stairs very easily, it's still sure to hold a child's attention. As the original jingle goes, "It's Slinky, it's Slinky, it's fun, it's a wonderful toy."

Pilot Precise V5 RT Pen (12-Pack)

Deal price: $13 | Street price: $18

While this pen isn’t the smoothest writer, some might prefer that slight bit of friction and darker ink for fine lettering or drawing. Experts and Wirecutter testers praised the Pilot Precise V5 RT's finer tip, its relatively quick-drying ink (compared with most other ink pens), its grip and style, and the way a bit of friction helped keep their handwriting more precise.

Aukey EP-T32 Bluetooth Earbuds

Deal price: $20 | Street price: $40
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You don't always need the latest and greatest tech, especially if you just want a simple and affordable pair of earbuds that you can toss in your gym bag. The budget-friendly Aukey EP-T32 offer impressive durability for the price, a secure hook-over-ear design, and IPX8 waterproofing. Though the case is too large to fit in most pockets and tap-based controls lack volume adjustment, the EP-T32 were by far the best of the sub-$50 headphones we tested in 2021.

Hopkins SubZero 16619 Ice Scraper

Deal price: $24 | Street price: $29

While the winter season is still a ways away, it's a good time to get ahead of your cold-weather preparations by grabbing an ice scraper while it's on sale. The Hopkins SubZero 16619 has a great combination broom-squeegee-plow head, wide and flexible scraper blade, and error-proof buttons. It's shorter and has a smaller brush than our top pick, but this runner-up pick is still great for smaller cars.

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