Yes, it’s time to start your holiday shopping. Thinking about gifts early leads to better giving, and you won’t have to contend with higher prices later in the season. No matter what type of gift you need, here are some of our favorites, handpicked by CNET’s gifting experts.
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Yes, it’s time to start your holiday shopping. Thinking about gifts early leads to better giving, and you won’t have to contend with higher prices later in the season. No matter what type of gift you need, here are some of our favorites, handpicked by CNET’s gifting experts.
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Best Christmas gift ideas under $25
Kitchen Gizmo Snap N’ Strain clip-on colander
CNET’s James Bricknell swears by this handy clip-on strainer: “Many home cooks have tried to balance a pot lid so that it’s open just enough to pour water or oil through, but not enough to let the food fall out. Sometimes, it works; often, it doesn’t. This cool little gadget makes that entire process easier by clipping to the edge of your pot or pan and acting like a colander to strain off liquid without losing the most important part — your delicious food.”
Ninja vertical nonstick Belgian waffle maker
Keep this one on the counter. Enjoy fluffy Belgian waffles with a crisp finish — every time — with the Ninja Waffle Maker Pro. The space-saving vertical design is engineered to heat evenly for consistent results, and it’s nonstick for easy cleanup. Plus, with five shade settings, everyone in the fam gets the waffle they want. Pass the syrup, please!
Renpho smart jump rope
With the Renpho smart jump rope, your fitness friends and family can track all their jump roping, and it can also help them reach their fitness goals. Connect it to the app (iOS and Android) to track reps, calories burned and the duration of your workout. An LCD screen on the handle lets you read your skip time and total number of skips even when you aren’t using the app.
Popco microwave popcorn maker
This silicone popcorn maker not only comes with handles (which means no more burning your fingers on a glass one), but it also comes in a wide variety of fun colors. It’s easy to use, and it’s collapsible for convenient storage.
Blueear Bluetooth beanie hat
When temperatures drop, this Bluetooth beanie hat will be a lifesaver for those you know who are always on their phone or listening to music. Whether they’re going for a run, commuting to work or on vacation in a cold climate, the hat will keep not only their head warm, but their hands, too. Plus, it’s unisex and comes in a variety of colors.