30 things to help you hibernate this winter

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True homebodies (I’m one of them) are perfectly happy to spend most of their time at home. They may show up for important events just to keep things from getting weird, but they’re most comfortable relaxing or working around their house or apartment. So when thinking of the types of gifts to buy, you can’t go wrong with something that makes being at home more stylish, cozy, comfortable, fun, or useful.
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Cozy at home
Depending on your relationship with the homebody, consider this budget-friendly, modular sofa with an ottoman that provides plenty of space for lounging at home. This stylish sofa is made of high-density foam and a soft, boucle fabric that’s breathable, pill-resistant, and comes in a cream-white or slate-gray color. The sofa uses stainless steel connectors for durable, easy assembly, and there are also convenient side pockets for magazines, and books. The sofa comes in various configurations, ranging from 2-seat to 7-seat options.
Songmics Home Modular Sectional 4-Seat Sofa, $699 at Amazon
Filled with a down-alternative fill, this comforter, which also has corner tabs and can be used as a duvet insert, is extra fluffy. The natural Eucalyptus fabric feels like cotton and silk and is machine washable and dryable. It’s temperature-regulating for all-season use and is available in twin, full/queen, and king/Cal king sizes.
Buffy Cloud Comforter, Full-Queen, $139.99 at Buffy
For the homebody who tends to get hot, this cooling comforter uses temperature-regulating technology along with moisture-wicking fabric. This keeps sleepers cool and dry during the night. The breathable comforter is also antibacterial and mite-resistant. It’s available in either Arctic white or aqua blue and in sizes ranging from twin to Cal king.
PCM Cooling Comforter, $135 at Deconovo
Rejuvenate mattresses that have seen better days with this memory foam mattress topper. It contains a level of supportive, breathable foam; slow-rebound memory foam; ventilated non-temperature sensitive memory foam, and a soft cover. Elastic straps on all 4 corners keep the mattress topper in place.
Linsy Living 3.5″ Memory Foam Mattress Topper, $151 at Amazon
Stay comfortable
Wearing house shoes or slippers can provide protection from sharp objects and debris on the floor or ground. And these slippers are sturdy enough to wear outdoors as well. And these slippers. The soft filling creates the sensation of walking on a cloud, and the slip-on style makes it easy to take them on and off.
Women’s Cozy Vibe Slipper SM Southwest, $80 at Sanuk
Made of 100% mulberry silk, this hypoallergenic pajama top is naturally thermoregulating and also machine washable. The matching 100% washable silk pajama pants have side slits and also side pockets. Color choices include indigo, black, charcoal, crimson, and toasted almond.
100% Washable Silk Pajama Long Sleeve Top, $79 at Quince
He’ll stay warm and comfortable in this relaxed pullover hood sweatshirt. Made of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, the shrink-resistant sweatshirt is available in three colors: Naval Academy, black logo, and smoked paprika, Complete the look with these Men’s Funk Not! Copper Crew Socks, which are designed to fight odors and fungal infections.
Men’s Midweight Relaxed Fit Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirt, $49.50
At-home food and drinks
There’s no need to leave the house for coffee drinks with this all-in-one coffee machine. It can make single or double shots of espresso for cappuccinos, lattes, and other types of drinks. Features include a 19-bar Italian pump, one-touch control panel, and temperature progress bar, along with an 18-ounce removable milk reservoir and automatic milk frother.
Mr. Coffee One-Touch CoffeeHouse+ Espresso, Cappuccino, and Latte Maker, $349/Sale $249 at Amazon
An electric kettle is great for boiling and heating water. This stylish, double-walled glass kettle has LED lights that change colors as the water heats up (purple, blue, green, yellow, and red). There’s also an auto-shutoff when the water reaches the boiling point.
Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle, $39 at Amazon
Avoid multiple trips to the kitchen with this 100% leak-proof straw tumbler. It can keep cold beverages ice cold for 24 hours. The tumbler is also dishwasher safe and can be used in most cup holders. Some of the various color choices include mocha, dark aura, prickly pear, blue agave, kiwi, lilac dusk, and matte black.
Brumate Muv 40 oz Tumbler, $47.99 at Amazon
Make six bread types with this stainless steel toaster: white, wheat, bagel, pastry, English muffin, and wafflers. The toaster has seven shade settings and a large digital display with a countdown timer. There’s also defrost, single slice, and add 30 seconds options. Instead of a lever, the toaster uses a motorized lift system.
Cuisinart 2-Slice Motorized Toaster, $79.95 at Amazon
Double the shelf life of fruit and vegetables with this smart refrigerator device. Using a photocatalytic filter with nanotechnology, it eliminates the pollutants that ripen food, extending the expiration date for up to 12 days. In addition to eliminating bacteria, microorganisms, and mold, the device reduces refrigerator odors by up to 80 percent.
Shelfy Smart Refrigerator Device, $179/Sale $149 at Amazon
Stay tuned in
This 10-watt speaker provides 17 hours of playtime on a single charge. The portable speaker can easily be moved from room to room – and also includes a fastening strap, so it can stand up, lay down, or be attached to an object. The speaker is also dust and waterproof and has a built-in microphone for hands-free phone calls. Color choices are black, and also cream.
Marshall Willen II Speaker, $119/ Sale $69.99 at Amazon
For more power, this 30-watt speaker provides 6 hours of playtime before it needs to be recharged. The carry strap makes it easy to carry, and the speaker is waterproof and dust-resistant. It also comes in a small, square 7-watt version ROKR 300, which has a 12-hour playtime. Color choices are black, blue, green, and red.
Motorola Sound ROKR 600 Portable Speaker $99/Sale $89 at Amazon
For those who don’t like anything in or on their ears, these bone conduction headphones have an open ear design with ergonomic ear hooks that won’t slip or shift and are designed to be comfortable. The wireless headphones provide a 3D audio experience, along with the ability to take phone calls, and the battery lasts 12 hours.
SHOKZ OpenRun Bone Conduction Headphones, $179 at Amazon
Another headphones option, this pair has a 123-hour playtime for those who tend to forget to charge them. The headphones have comfortable ear cups and active noise cancellation. The multipoint connection allows switching between two connected devices, and the app provides customization features. There are three colors to choose from: white, black, and beige.
SoundPEATS Space ANC Headphones, $59.99 at Amazon
Whether lounging around the house or working out, these earbuds have a secure fit that’s also flexible. The sweat and waterproof earbuds have a 58-hour battery life, as well as active noise cancellation and a stat-aware mode. They have multipoint pairing and a clear voice smart mic.
Skullcandy Push ANC Earbuds, $99/Sale $79 at Amazon
If you’re looking for an elegant pair of earbuds, these are in a gold-infused metal case. They provide 35 hours of playtime and have an IPX4 water resistance rating. The ANC feature blocks out unwanted noise, and the touch controls on the earbuds allow for switching modes and managing phone calls and music. In addition to rose gold, the earbuds are also available in black.
Astrum XZ Pia Earbuds
Self-care days
Indoor air can be quite dry, but this smart evaporative humidifier provides mist-free humidification and has four adjustable mist levels. It has a 22-hour runtime, and even when using tap water, the mist-free feature ensures there’s no white dust on furniture or floors. Since the water container is clear, it’s easy to see the water level; also a red light indicates when the water level is below 20%.
Switchbot Smart Evaporative Humidifier, $239 at Amazon
Soothe eye strain and remove headaches with this eye massager. It can also relieve dry eye, and ocular muscle tensions, improve eye blood circulation, and reduce dark circles and eye bags. The heat is adjustable – and there’s also a no-heat selection. The physical buttons make the eye massager easy to use, and the built-in white noise helps with relaxation.
Bob and Brad EyeOasis 2 Eye Massager, $79/Sale $49 at Amazon
Clarifying facial cleanser dissolves excess oil and deeply cleans the skin. For those with acne, it’s an exfoliating acne skin care treatment that contains salicylic acid to reduce the severity of acid and keep skin clear. The facial cleanser also contains a soothing green tea extract. The targeted wrinkle corrector contains hyaluronic acid that visibly smooths and reduces the intensity of wrinkles.
Murad Clarifying Facial Cleanser, $55 at Amazon
For cuts, scrapes, rashes, insect bites, chaffing, and other types of skin irritation, this first-aid healing skin spray is all-natural and doesn’t sting. It’s available in a hydrogel and a spray.
Active Skin Repair Double Pack, $59/ Sale $49 at Amazon
Erleia makes heel and foot balms, under-eye balms, and lotion bars to help ease dry skin. The heel and foot balm contains organic coconut oil, shea butter, organic cocoa butter, candelilla wax, vitamin E oil, and several other natural ingredients to soothe and repair cracked skin. The under-eye balm helps to reduce puffiness and dark circles. The lotion bar is a hand and body moisturizer.
Erleia Eucalyptus Heel & Foot Balm, $18 at Amazon
Keep the air clean with this air purifier that doesn’t take up much space. It uses triple-layer HEPA filtration (pre-filter, HEPA filter, and activated carbon filter) to reduce odors, allergies, pet hair/dander, and other pollutants. With the mobile app, it’s easy to control the air purifier via smartphone. Color choices are snow white and space gray.
Sterra Moon Air Purifier, $499/Sale $249 at Sterra Smartmi Air Purifier E1
This air purifier can sit on the floor or it can be mounted on the wall to save floor space. It uses a multi-blade air blower, activated carbon, a high-efficiency filter, and a decorative primary filter. The air purifier is compatible with AI voice and mobile APP smart control.
Smartmi Air Purifier E1, $99 at Amazon
Practical needs
For homebodies who don’t drive often, this trickle-down battery maintainer can keep the car battery from draining. The battery’s power supply can also be used with trucks, SUVs, bicycles, air pumps, flashlights, fans, and portable refrigerators. It can be used as a power supply for 12V devices with 13.5V and a max current of 4A.
TopDon Trickle Charger Battery Maintainer, $79/Sale $59 at Amazon
For cars that sit parked for extended periods, a dash cam is a great way to keep an eye on it. This one records any bump or hit the car experiences while parked. Messages are then sent to your smartphone to alert you of detected parking events. When in motion, the dash cam also records collisions and provides real-time tracking.
Nextbase Piqo 1K Smart Dash Cam, $129 at Amazon
Wake up more leisurely with the wake-up light. It can be set for sunrise and sunset colors, as well as other customizable light modes, such as deep ocean, forest, reading, rainbow, and more. The wake-up light also has soothing music, an internet radio and music service, or a music alarm. There are both on-device buttons and an app to use with your smartphone and Alexa.
WiiM Wake Up Light, $129 at Amazon
Whether working at their desk – or gaming – this 20” monitor light has a soft light working mode and an immersive RGB backlight gaming mode. The customizable remote control makes it easy to adjust the color temperatures and color preferences. There’s no blue light hazard and no screen glare, and the weighted clip provides the perfect angle.
Quntis RGB PRo+ Monitor Light, $61 at Amazon
For the homebody with a baby, the baby bottle system makes life much easier. Multiple sensors are used to detect temperature and liquid levels to ensure safe and even warming. The insulated thermal dome keeps milk cool, and the app tracks and monitors feedings. The system includes two baby bottles a smart warming pack, two level 2 nipples, two level 3 nipples, two nipple adapters, a power adaptor, and the insulating thermal dome.
Ember Baby Bottle System Plus, $400/Sale $222
Keep the whole home clean with this robot vacuum and mop. With 5100 Pa suction, it easily picks up hair, dirt, and dust from carpets and hard floors, and the advanced dynamic scrub cleans hard floors. The robot vacuum has a fully automated dock that includes a 30- to 40-day self-charging mop pad supply (and 15 to 20-day dirty mop pad box), along with a 2.5-liter dust bag, and a 2-liter water tank. The AI camera and Stereovision sensors can avoid obstacles and keep the vacuum from falling down the stairs. Using the app, it’s easy to create a map of the home and control the vacuum from a smartphone.
Noesis Florio 2-in-1 Robot Vauum and Mop, $1,599 at Amazon
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