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Your 2018 Holiday Shopping List for Home Essentials

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The holiday season is the perfect time to purchase some much-needed upgrades for your home. With new deals popping up each week ahead of Christmas, you’ll be able to get some of the products you’ve been wanting for a fraction of the price.

Not interested in redecorating your own place? These items make for some awesome gifts. Just think, how many times have you received kitschy things you just didn’t need? Are they still sitting in a box somewhere? Do your friends and family a favor and get them something they will not only love, but use time and time again.

From a pair of smart plugs and the softest comforter you’ve ever felt to a 9-in-1 pressure cooker and an espresso machine that makes barista-like drinks, swipe through to see 18 incredible home essentials.

Etekcity WiFi Smart Plug

If you’ve been taking advantage of all the holiday deals out there, you might find yourself with some brand new appliances. With Etekcity’s WiFi plugs, you can make any of these products smart. Just insert the item and you’ll be able to control it with Alexa or an app.

Price: $21.59

Etekcity WiFi Smart Plug

Nebia Spa Shower

Nebia’s shower heads use up to 70% less water than traditional ones. But that’s not the best part. The product releases hundreds of droplets at a high speed to create a spa-like experience.

Price: $399

Nebia Spa Shower

Rivet Rolling Cart

Need extra storage or want to create a mini at-home bar? That’s where Rivet’s elegant rolling cart comes in.

Price: $149

Rivet Rolling Cart

AmazonBasics Dinnerware Set

Nothing says adulting like a matching dinnerware. AmazonBasic’s set features 6 dinner plates, 6 dessert plates and 6 bowls. They’re both microwave and dishwasher-safe, BPA-free and made of quality materials to last through dinner parties for years to come.

Price: $31.76

AmazonBasics Dinnerware Set

Buffy Comforter

There are comforters, and then there is the Buffy. Crafted with super-soft eucalyptus and 100% recycled fiber, the product is breathable and moisture-wicking. FYI, getting out of the bed in the morning might be even more of a struggle.

Price: $190

Buffy Comforter

Echo Dot

If you haven’t yet bought a voice assistant, what are you waiting for? Control and stream music, hear the news and weather, set alarms, program all your smart appliance, make calls and more with Amazon’s Echo Dot.

Price: $29.99

Echo Dot

Dyson Cyclone Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner

Dyson’s vacuum is able to scoop up dirt from any surface, can be picked up to clean hard-to-reach places, and transforms into a handheld device. In other words, it’s here to make vacuuming a whole lot easier.

Price: $351.99

Dyson Cyclone Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner

Rachael Ray Cucina Bakeware Set

Have a friend who loves to bake, or looking to start up a new hobby yourself? Enter Rachael Ray’s beautiful 10-piece set. It comes with two cookie trays, two round trays, one square tray, a two-piece meat loaf pan, a covered rectangle and a muffin pan.

Price: $68.59

Rachael Ray Cucina Bakeware Set

Breville Espresso Machine

Easily make barista-like coffee and espresso drinks (think: flat whites and macchiatos) with Breville’s Nespresso Creatista machine. Plus, this appliance comes with a built in milk frother (with multiple temperature options) and jug so you can create latte art.

Price: $227.48

Breville Espresso Machine

Instant Pot 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot’s 9-in-1 pressure cooker makes soup, cake, eggs, rice, yogurt and allows you to do so much more (like sauté and steam) at the click of a button.

Price: $99.95

Instant Pot 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker

Mixology Bartender Kit

There’s no better time to step up your at-home bar game than the holiday season. This kit features a cocktail shaker, jigger, muddler, mixing spoon, strainer, two pourers, ice tongs, a corkscrew and a unique bamboo stand.

Price: $59.87

Mixology Bartender Kit

Honeywell Bluetooth Air Cleaner

In addition to improving the air you’re breathing in by filtering out things like pollen, pet dander, odor and more, this purifier can be controlled through the brand’s app.

Price: $349.99

Honeywell Bluetooth Air Cleaner

Onsen Towel Set

Designed with long-staple cotton, Onsen’s hand and face towels are not only extremely absorbent, but they also dry quickly so they’re ready for their next use.

Price: $56

Onsen Towel Set

Wyze Cam

If you’ve never had a smart camera before, Wyze’s product is a great place to start. It’s small enough to fit wherever you’d like to keep it, connects with your smart assistant and it allows you to see what’s going on at home no matter where you are from your smartphone.

Price: $25.98

Wyze Cam

Seville Classics Bamboo Accessory Set

Some rooms in your house can be instantly upgraded with the addition of a few modern touches. Like Seville’s bathroom organizational set, for example. It comes complete with a dispenser, storage box, toothbrush holder, tray and mini garbage can.

Price: $38.68

Seville Classics Bamboo Accessory Set

Brooklinen Luxe Sheet Set

You won’t know what you’ve been missing out on until you slip into bed with these luxurious long-staple Egyptian cotton sheets.

Price: $149

Brooklinen Luxe Sheet Set

Housefish Key Module Storage

2019 is the perfect time to declutter. Housefish’s storage unit is handmade in Colorado, stackable and chic enough to blend in with any home decor.

Price: $584.98

Housefish Key Module Storage

Malouf Memory Foam Pillow

Searching for ways to get a better night’s sleep, or know someone that is? Look no further than Malouf’s super-soft foam pillow which happens to be infused with lavender.

Price: $119.98

Malouf Memory Foam Pillow

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