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15 Insanely Popular Products Readers Are Shopping Ahead of the Holidays

Check names off your gifting list and get your home ready for entertaining.

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In the Readers' Faves edition of What's In My Cart, we reveal the top products our readers can't stop buying right now, selected from our editors' latest gift recs, trending new launches and the best products tested by Good Housekeeping Institute experts.

With Thanksgiving behind us, we're in full gift shopping mode. If you need a little inspiration, here are some of the most popular gifts Good Housekeeping readers have been shopping during the last 30 days. From the hottest toys to great gifts under $30, you'll definitely be able to check at least a few important people off your list. You'll also be able to pick up a few things for yourself that will make holiday entertaining so much easier. And since you can get them all at Walmart, checking out and delivery will be a breeze.

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Top Gift Year After Year

orastone Rechargeable Hand Warmer

 Rechargeable Hand Warmer

In just two minutes, this handheld warmer can heat up and be ready to use. Great for the person who enjoys the outdoors (or your friend who is always cold), it'll stay warm up to four hours, and is small enough to fit in any purse or bag. It has been a favorite gift among GH readers for years.

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Kintion Pocket Mirror

Pocket Mirror
Now 10% Off
Credit: Kintion

When you're rushing out the door to work or date night, you may not have time to apply lipstick. This pocket mirror is lined with LED lights to help you apply your favorite lip product or mascara.

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Memoqueen Phomemo M02 Thermal Pocket Printer

Phomemo M02 Thermal Pocket Printer
Credit: Memoqueen

Available in black, blue, white and pink, this Bluetooth-compatible printer lets you design and print your very own stickers. All you have to do is connect to the device from your phone, and you can turn any photo into a sticker, perfect for craft nights with your friends or customizing holiday cards.

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POWERUP The Next-Generation Paper Airplane Kit

The Next-Generation Paper Airplane Kit
Credit: Powerup

Fold up a paper plane and watch it fly with this smartphone-controlled module. Your paper plane will be able to cover up to 230 feet while you have autopilot control. It's ideals for kids ages 14+, but has also been a top gift for men.

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Good Housekeeping Toy Award Winner

Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope Featuring

GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope Featuring
Now 22% Off
Credit: Educational Insights

Kids can explore nature up close (and inside on a rainy day) thanks to this microscope that comes with over 100 facts and questions, as well as 60 full-color images. The voice you'll hear there is none other than Bindi Irwin, who helps kids learn about animals, plants and more. This toy always earned one of our Toy Awards in 2017!

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Popular Stocking Stuffer for Him

BIIB 9-in-1 Multitool Pen

9-in-1 Multitool Pen
Credit: Biib

A regular pen? So not giftable. But one that's also an LED flashlight, screwdriver, level and ruler? Now we're talking. It's the perfect stocking stuffer for teens or adults.

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Make It Real Mini Pottery Studio

Mini Pottery Studio
Now 37% Off
Credit: Make It Real

Help your tweens avoid cabin fever with this set that brings the pottery studio home. They will have enough supplies to create 10 mini projects, whether they follow the included templates or go freestyle. When our experts and kid testers tried it in our Lab, they loved using the wheel and the tools to shape the clay.

OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe Laptop Cleaner

Sweep & Swipe Laptop Cleaner
Credit: OXO Good Grips

This easy-to-use screen cleaner features a microfiber pad on one end and a retractable brush on the other. When our cleaning pros tested it in the Lab, the Sweep & Swipe Laptop Cleaner was able to remove dust and thicker smudges.

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L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation with SPF 50

Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation with SPF 50
Now 11% Off
Credit: L'Oreal Paris

The month of December is often filled with holiday parties and family gatherings. If you are in need of a new foundation to complete your look, go with this Good Housekeeping Seal Star. It has a lightweight formula that hydrates skin and doesn't settle into lines or wrinkles.

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Carson MicroMini 20x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope

MicroMini 20x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope
Now 25% Off
Credit: Carson

We included this in our roundup of the best small gifts to give people, and our readers absolutely love it. Your giftee can see things up close better with this tiny microscope that can magnify up to 20x. It has an LED light, and can hook on right to their keys.

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Popular Hostess Must-Have

Brita Large 10 Cup Water Filter Pitcher

Large 10 Cup Water Filter Pitcher
Credit: Brita

If you are hosting multiple parties come December, you'll want to have this water filter pitcher nearby. Named best overall by our kitchen pros, this pitcher can filter out contaminants quickly, and improve the taste of water.

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JBL Clip 3

Clip 3
Now 10% Off
Credit: JBL

Our Media & Tech experts are often testing new Bluetooth speakers, and the brand JBL remains a favorite among staffers and our readers. The JBL Clip 3 is designed to be portable and waterproof, so you can listen to your favorite music wherever you go.

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Cuisinart CCO-55 Deluxe Can Opener

CCO-55 Deluxe Can Opener
Credit: Cuisinart

Electric can openers help ease cooking under a time crunch — like on Christmas Day. This Cuisinart model is our best overall pick due to its performance in Lab tests as well as its sturdy base, sleek design and one-touch auto shut-off feature.

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SoundAsleep Products Dream Series Air Mattress

Dream Series Air Mattress

Guests are coming to stay (or maybe you're the guest and are anticipating a rough sleep at your in-laws' house), so make sure everyone has a place to sleep. Rated our best overall air mattress, our experts and testers found it was easy to get on and off, inflated fast (under four minutes) and was just overall comfortable.

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Elizabeth Berry
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Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.

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