If you’re hosting this year, save your sanity by working smarter, not harder. Everything on this list earns its counter space and cuts down on effort, so you can focus on family fun. And if shopping snuck up on you, these make great presents.

🍷 Pour some cheer

Press the button on this handy electric wine pourer (60% off, $10), and boom, it aerates and decants your drink as you pour. Bonus points for the included corkscrew and vacuum stopper.

Whose glass is mine?

Never ask that question again. These colorful glass markers (38% off, $10) let all your guests label their cups, plates or anything ceramic. They’re nontoxic and wipe right off. Kids love getting creative with them, too.

🍟 Feast your eyes

Cosori’s 6-quart air fryer (25% off, $90) handles family-size portions and replaces a bunch of kitchen tools at once. Cooks evenly from 90° to 450°F. Plus, the ceramic coating makes cleanup a breeze.

Season’s seasonings

Stocking stuffer alert! These sleek rechargeable salt & pepper grinders (9% off, $30) are easy to use with one hand. Just flip and press. You can adjust the coarseness from fine to chunky.

☕ Brew control

Know a slow sipper? A self-heating smart mug (25% off, $60) keeps drinks warm for up to 130 minutes. Choose from three heat modes, and recharge it when done. It has an auto shutoff, too, so safety comes first.

Slice like a pro

More boards, less chaos. Grab a set of carbonized bamboo cutting boards (43% off, $29, three-piece) to cover every prep job. Use one for meat, one for veggies and another for fruit. A solid gift for new homeowners.

🧀 Cheese, please

This oversize charcuterie board (13% off, $40) has a secret … a hidden drawer stocked with accessories like cheese knives, serving bowls and labels. Turns basic snacks into a centerpiece people will remember.

Feast without fuss

If your pots and pans are past their prime, upgrade with a beautiful 15-piece nonstick cookware set (33% off, $100). They’re PFAS/PTFE-free and safe on induction, gas and electric cooktops. Love that.

😋 Sleigh the leftovers

After the feast, these durable glass storage containers (20% off, $40) seal in the freshness. They come with airtight BPA-free glass lids and protective silicone sleeves. Great for meal-prepping year-round.

Post-dinner antics

Ready to get competitive? Ransom Notes (9% off, $50) is a super-fun party game that keeps things silly and family-friendly. Players race to spell ridiculous ransom-note messages using word magnets. Hilarious.

📼 Memories of Christmas past

Dust off those home movies. This amazing digital converter (5% off, $34) turns tapes into files you can finally watch again. Works on Windows and Mac. Such a thoughtful gift for parents and grandparents.

Dirty little secret

Hosting isn’t always pretty. This wall-mounted stainless steel toilet brush (38% off, $8) handles the aftermath without taking up floor space. It’s rustproof and far sturdier than those cheap plastic brushes you throw away.

🕯️ Scent the mood

Forget babysitting an open flame. Snag a cozy candle warmer lamp (50% off, $20) that evenly melts wax, so smells last longer. The adjustable height, dimmer and timer mean you can set it and forget it. Easy win.

Leave no crumbs

No more bending down with a dustpan. The touchless EyeVac (18% off, $139) automatically sucks up crumbs, pet hair and dirt you sweep toward it. Ideal for kitchens or entryways. Another great gift.

🩷 Pretty in pink

One spray of the best-selling multipurpose cleaner (38% off, $6) from The Pink Stuff, and you’ll wipe away gunk without that nose-curling chemical smell. Scrubs without scratching and handles tough buildup easily.

Before you check out:

• Hit up Amazon’s Holiday Shop to finish your list faster.
• Lightning deals change fast. Grab the good stuff before it’s gone.
• Buy your gift cards with this handy link instead of in-store. You’ll avoid scammers who swipe codes.

Here’s to fewer returns and more gifts that actually get used. Need a hand? Drop me a note anytime.

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