Need help picking great presents? Here are the top trending gifts of 2020
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This holiday season is shaping up to be one like no other. Some of us are missing the visceral thrill of racing down store aisles like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Jingle All The Way. Others are wondering how to stealth-wrap gifts in a house where every prying eye is home round the clock. And all of us are asking the question: “What do you get for the person who has everything because they bought it over quarantine?”
Not to worry: QVC guest host Anthony Luscia is there to tell Yahoo Life about the season’s top trending gifts. From practical picks to fun and games, this clever list has something unexpected to delight everyone on your list. Act fast, though. These hot holiday picks could sell out fast.
Wemo Smart Plug
Help a loved one make their home a smart home with the Wemo Smart Plug. It connects to Wi-Fi and runs off a simple app (instead of a complicated interface), making it easy to control any plugged-in device with the push of a button. A great gift for seniors.
“They’re fantastic for lamps, Christmas lights, any device that can plug into an outlet,” Luscia suggests. With the Wemo, your loved one can not only remotely control even the most complex holiday display, but when its finally safe for them to take that much-needed vacation, they’ll be able to set a light to go on every night, with the Wemo’s Away Mode (and you won’t have to go over and do it for them).So really, it’s a gift for both of you.
Shop it: Wemo Smart Plug, $38, amazon.com
PowerLix Milk Frother
Whether your friend is a casual coffee drinker or goes wide-eyed at the words “cold foam,” there’s probably nothing quite like the coffee at their favorite cafe, where the froth is juuuuuuust right. Home brew is never quite the same...that is, until now.
“The Powerlix Milk Frother is essential for making all those fun specialty drinks that we used to get every single day when we’re running around.” Luscia says. “It’s handheld, battery operated, and ecologically friendly.” Also? Only $18, and available in lots of fun colors. Buy in bulk.
Shop it: Powerlix Milk Frother, $18, amazon.com
Amerous Magnetic Wooden Chess Set
“The Amerous Wooden Chess Set is a must-have” Luscia says, citing Netflix’s mega-popular series The Queen’s Gambit as the inspiration. The “game of kings” has taken on new life thanks to the show, which is based on a novel by Walter Tevis. So there’s never been a better time to give the gift of chess.
“This is a beautiful wooden portable chess game with magnetic application,” Luscia notes, making transporting the board easy, perfect for games in a crowded living room or, on sunny days, in the yard or the park.
Shop it: Amerous Magnetic Wooden Chess Set, $43, amazon.com
Halluci Women’s Cross Band Slippers
Luscia says the fuzzy Halluci slipper above takes “the gift of a slipper...to a whole new level,” and we can’t argue. Great for everyone from the glam girl to your mom, with a cushy footbed and a non-slip bottom, these are the home footwear that winter 2020 is summoning.
“They are like stepping into clouds,” says the QVC host. Doesn’t that sound good? Think of your sister, your friends, your daughter—and yourself. In 8 colors, one more luscious than the next.
Shop it: Halluci Women’s Cross Band Slippers, $26, amazon.com
Ninja Max XL Air Fryer
Boasting “75 percent less fat than traditional frying methods”, the Ninja Max XL is the go-to kitchen tool for air-frying, dehydrating, roasting, baking crisping; basically, all the things we all used to say were too hard before. Able to deliver 450 degrees of superheated air to produce up to three pounds of wings or fries, this air fryer is a must-have as we spend more and more time at home, cooking for ourselves, and craving variety.
But how does it all taste? Take it from Luscia: “I can tell you from first hand, the fries have never been better.”
Shop it: Ninja Max XL Air Fryer, $100, amazon.com
iRobot Roomba i3
Extra hours at home means extra mess, so why not give the gift of extra help? The famous iRobot Roomba i3 is a robot vacuum that’s app-controlled and easy to use. Its sensors tell it where it can go and where it can’t, and it’s perfect for every kind of mess and daily once-overs (with no human help needed).
“Nothing picks up pet hair better than this,” says Luscia, and best of all: “You can set it to vacuum whatever you want it to, whether you’re home or not.”
Shop it: iRobot Roomba i3, $299, amazon.com
Big Sky Wildlife Steel Wood Burning Fire Pit
Safe socializing is outdoor socializing. And as the temps drop, everyone needs an assist making the patio or yard a little more hospitable. So anyone would be grateful for this charming fire pit. Picture marshmallows and chestnuts roasting on this open fire.
“What a great way to spend these chilly months with your family and friends” Luscia says. This wood-burning fire pit even has a spark guard to keep everything contained, ensuring a fun gathering place for the whole family. A gift to yourself as well as others, perhaps.
Shop it: Big Sky Wildlife Steel Wood Burning Fire Pit, $100, wayfair.com
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