Cozy, thoughtful and useful: a heated throw for cold evenings, a frame for family photos, lattes at home and something for the garden. Each pick was recommended by independent reviewers.
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Heated throw blanket
An electric throw blanket with adjustable heat.
Budget pick
Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Electric Throw with Foot Pockets
- Has six heat settings and turns off automatically after four hours, or earlier if programmed. (Yahoo Shopping)
- With the cord detached it can be machine-washed cold, then partly tumble-dried on low and hung to dry. (Yahoo Shopping)
- Reviewers at Yahoo Shopping measured from about 95°F to 111°F, with the top reading reached in about 10 minutes. (Yahoo Shopping)
Recommended in: Yahoo Shopping
See price on AmazonMid-range pick
Beautyrest Zuri Heated Blanket (faux fur throw)
- Faux fur throw sold in 50 x 70 inch and 50 x 64 inch sizes. (Yahoo Shopping)
- Has three heat settings and shuts off automatically after two hours. (Yahoo Shopping)
- Yahoo Shopping says it is certified by UL Solutions. (Yahoo Shopping)
- Reviewers at Yahoo Shopping measured about 99°F on low and 111°F on high and found it warmed up quickly. (Yahoo Shopping)
Recommended in: Yahoo Shopping
See price on AmazonDigital photo frame
A frame that shows a slideshow of photos.
Budget pick
YunQiDeer Frameo 10.1-inch Digital Picture Frame
- 10.1-inch touchscreen with 1,280 x 800 resolution that works in landscape or portrait. (Yahoo Tech)
- Has 16GB of built-in storage, expandable with a microSD card, and can back up photos to external storage. (Yahoo Tech)
- Photos are sent through the Frameo app, 10 at a time unless you pay for Frameo+, which adds cloud backup and longer videos. (Yahoo Tech)
- Reviewers at Yahoo Tech found its printed instructions very good and its viewing angles good. (Yahoo Tech)
Recommended in: Yahoo Tech
See price on AmazonMid-range pick
PhotoSpring 10" WiFi Digital Picture Frame
- 10.1-inch touchscreen with 1,280 x 800 resolution that works in portrait or landscape. (Engadget)
- Photos can come from the PhotoSpring app or website, Google Photos, a microSD card or a USB drive; the card and drive need no internet. (Engadget)
- No subscription is required. (Engadget)
- Reviewers at Engadget found worse viewing angles and more glare than on their top pick, and the touchscreen picks up fingerprints. (Engadget)
Recommended in: Engadget
See price on AmazonSplurge pick
Lexar Pexar 11-inch Digital Picture Frame
- 11-inch touchscreen with a sharp 2,000 x 1,200 (2K) matte display that reduces glare. (Yahoo Tech)
- Has 32GB of built-in storage, expandable with a microSD card or a USB drive. (PCMag (via Yahoo Tech))
- A magnetic clip-on stand makes it easy to switch between portrait and landscape. (Yahoo Tech)
- PCMag says it offers several ways to send photos to the frame without a cloud service or app, and it can hang on a wall. (PCMag (via Yahoo Tech))
Recommended in: Yahoo Tech, PCMag (via Yahoo Tech)
See price on AmazonHandheld milk frother
A small whisk that froths milk for lattes at home.
Budget pick
Zulay Kitchen Powerful Milk Frother Wand
- A Kitchn writer also uses it instead of an electric hand mixer to make a quick soft whipped cream. (The Kitchn (via Yahoo Shopping))
Recommended in: The Kitchn (via Yahoo Shopping)
See price on AmazonMid-range pick
Zulay Kitchen Tornado Handheld Milk Frother
- Battery-powered, with one-button control. The batteries aren't included. (Yahoo Shopping)
- Has a triple whisk and comes with a stand for storing it upright on the counter. (Yahoo Shopping)
- It doesn't heat milk, so milk for a hot drink has to be warmed separately. (Yahoo Shopping)
- Yahoo's tester found it frothed dairy and almond milk into a rich foam in about a minute, and it still worked as well after months of use. (Yahoo Shopping)
Recommended in: Yahoo Shopping
See price on AmazonSplurge pick
Rösle Stainless Steel Dual Speed Frother
- Has two speeds: fast for frothing milk and slow for emulsifying vinaigrettes. (Food Network)
- Weighs 0.23 pounds and measures 1.5 by 10.5 inches, so it can be stored in a drawer. (Food Network)
- It doesn't heat milk; Food Network says to heat dairy or almond milk first if you want hot froth. (Food Network)
- Food Network's tester got hot or cold whole milk to three or four times its volume in under two minutes. (Food Network)
Recommended in: Food Network
See price on AmazonClip-on book light
Clips onto a book for reading in bed without lighting up the room.
Budget pick
Glocusent Portable Clip-on LED Reading Light
- Offers eight adjustable light settings. (TODAY (Shop TODAY))
- The head tilts and rotates, so you can aim the light and turn pages without re-clipping it. (TODAY (Shop TODAY))
- Reviewers at Shop TODAY found it compact and better suited to smaller books such as paperbacks. (TODAY (Shop TODAY))
Recommended in: TODAY (Shop TODAY)
See price on AmazonGarden kneeler and seat
A padded kneeler for gardening that flips over into a low seat.
Mid-range pick
Abco Tech Garden Kneeler and Seat
- Works as a cushioned kneeler or a seat, with side supports, and folds for storage. (Bob Vila)
- Rated for 300 lb, measures 16 by 23 by 11 inches and weighs 6.7 lb. (Bob Vila)
- Comes with an attached tool pouch and a set of gardening gloves. (Bob Vila)
- Reviewers at Bob Vila found it comfortable to kneel on over two weeks, but the seat narrow and the closing mechanism awkward. (Bob Vila)
Recommended in: Bob Vila, Bob Vila
See price on AmazonGooseneck electric kettle
An electric kettle with a thin spout for slow, careful pouring.
Mid-range pick
Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle (CO108-NK)
- Holds 0.8 liters and is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel. (Reviewed)
- Offers five temperature presets plus a hold-temperature option to keep water warm. (Engadget)
- Keeps water hot for up to an hour after it boils. (Reviewed)
- Reviewers at Reviewed found it boiled faster than any other gooseneck kettle they tested. (Reviewed)
Recommended in: Reviewed, Engadget
See price on AmazonSplurge pick
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle
- Temperature can be set anywhere from 135°F to 212°F. (Food Network)
- Holds the set temperature for up to 60 minutes. (Food Network)
- Shows temperatures in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. (Food Network)
- Has a built-in brew timer. (Homegrounds)
Recommended in: Food Network, Homegrounds
See price on AmazonHardcover journal
A hardcover notebook for lists, notes or a daily journal.
Mid-range pick
Leuchtturm1917 Classic Notebook (Medium A5, hardcover)
- An A5-size hardcover notebook that is thread-bound, with numbered pages and an elastic closure band. (Werd.com)
- The paper is 80 g/m² and acid-free. (Werd.com)
- Pages come in blank, lined, squared or dotted versions. (NBC Select (NBC News))
Recommended in: NBC Select (NBC News), Werd.com, Book Riot, Popular Science
See price on AmazonInstant camera
A camera that prints a small photo right after you take it.
Budget pick
Fujifilm Instax Mini 13
- Has a self-timer with 2-second and 10-second settings, set with a lever around the shutter button. (BGR)
- Runs on two AA batteries, which BGR says Fujifilm rates at about 100 shots. (BGR)
- Prints 62 × 46 mm Instax Mini photos; the film is sold separately. (Digital Trends)
- Exposure is fully automatic, and Digital Trends found the flash can't be turned off. (Digital Trends)
Recommended in: BGR, Digital Trends, Android Central (syndicated on Yahoo Tech)
See price on AmazonSplurge pick
Fujifilm Instax Mini 99
- Colored LEDs inside the camera can be turned on to add in-camera color looks. (Engadget)
- The flash can be switched off completely. (Engadget)
- Has a tripod thread, which Digital Trends notes the Mini 13 lacks. (Digital Trends)
- Engadget lists its weight as 12 ounces without batteries, strap and film. (Engadget)
Recommended in: Engadget, Digital Trends
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