Gift guide
Cozy gifts for homebodies
For someone whose favorite plans involve the couch. Warm blankets, a slow puzzle and a little light for reading in bed.
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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 Amazon1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle
A big puzzle for slow evenings, solo or with company.
Mid-range pick
Magic Puzzle Company Mystic Maze Puzzle
- Has 1,000 cardboard pieces and measures about 27 x 28 inches when finished. (NBC Select (NBC News))
- Over 50 easter eggs are hidden in the artwork, and a list of them comes in the box. (NBC Select (NBC News))
- The completed picture pulls off a visual illusion, and the box also holds two art posters. (NBC Select (NBC News))
- Reviewers at Engadget found the pieces solid and the art colorful and full of hidden details. (Engadget)
Recommended in: NBC Select (NBC News), Engadget
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)
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