The 19 Best Amazon Deals in December Include Editor-Loved Brands up to 50% Off

Why we like it: Not only is this play baking set super cute, it'll also encourage creativity and fine motor skills. It comes with everything your little one needs to "bake" their own cookies, including a spatula, play frosting, a cookie sheet, and more.

What you should know: Melissa & Doug toys frequently make our "best-of" toy lists, and finding them on sale — especially around the holidays — takes an eagle eye. We recommend shopping this one now while it's 47% off.

Why we like it: This Oprah-approved travel jewelry box is perfect for keeping your go-to baubles organized when you're traveling. The velvet-wrapped interior has special compartments for necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets — not to mention a small mirror to double-check your look.

What you should know: Senior Reviews Writer & Analyst Olivia Lipski has had this case for over three years. "It doesn’t take up too much space, but always fits all the jewelry I need to bring on any given trip," she says.

Colors available: 8 colors

Why we like it: These #1 best-selling eye patches are a great stocking stuffer or self-care gift, and they're under $20 right now for a pack of 24. It uses ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, amino acids and claims to reduce puffiness and dark circles while feeling super soothing.

What you should know: While these undereye masks haven't undergone Lab testing, they boast over 27,800 reviews and an average of 4.3 out of five stars.

Why we like it: With so many holiday gifts being shipped to your doorstep this time of year, it might be worth investing in a wireless doorbell camera. This option from Ring will let you know when packages (or people) are at your door, and even allows you to talk to or listen to whoever arrives.

What you should know: Some features, such as saving footage or scrolling back in time to rewatch what you missed, are only available with a paid subscription that isn't included with your purchase.

Why we like it: This fuzzy throw earned a 2023 Bedding Award and was even named our best overall throw blanket, so it's bound to be a favorite gift this holiday season.

What you should know: There's a few other Bedsure items on sale right now, including a 2024 Bedding Award-winning heated blanket and a duvet insert for 43% off.

Sizes available: Throw to King | Colors available: 24

Why we like it: Stumped on what to serve guests before holiday dinner? This charcuterie board comes with everything you need to start serving: cheese knives, fruit bowls and even chalk labels. Even better, it makes such a thoughtful host gift.

What you should know: While we haven't personally tested this charcuterie board, it boasts over 19,000 ratings and an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Why we like it: Tech experts at the GH Institute have tested dozens of e-Readers over the years — and the Paperwhite stands out for its lightweight design, larger screen size and impressive battery life. While we haven't tested this recently upgraded model just yet, it claims to improve on the previous Paperwhite's battery life, load pages faster and even reduce glare on the screen.

What you should know: Kindles are rarely on sale outside of Prime Day and Black Friday, so scoop this deal up before it disappears.

Why we like it: The Harvest Elite earned the top spot in our list of the best indoor herb gardens. We like it for its compact size, easy-to use design and how quickly herbs like lettuce can grow. Since the company announced its closing, this is your chance to get it at a discount. We're sad to see this business go — our testers gave their products high praise, and in the Labs, we found the plants grew in the recommended time frame listed on the pod.

What you should know: When we tested it at home, we found that herbs and lettuce grew so fast they needed to be harvested every few days, but if they grow too tall, they may burn against the grow light.

Why we like it: Le Creuset is known for its long-lasting cookware that comes in so many stunning colors, and our editors are always on the lookout for rare deals on the brand. This 3.5 quart sauteuse is perfect for warming up soups, baking casseroles, browning meats and much more, just in time for holiday hosting.

What you should know: The enamel coating on the exterior is designed to resist chipping and cracking, while cast iron offers superior heat distribution to help food cook more evenly.

Colors available: 14 colors

Why we like it: This #1 best-selling sweater has more than 2,800 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers, and it's 52% off in December. The oversized fit is super easy to style with trousers for work, or dress down with leggings or jeans on your days off.

What you should know: Our editors haven't personally tested this sweater, and some reviews note that the actual colors vary from what's pictured online.

Sizes available: XS to XL | Colors available: 28

Why we like it: This GH Beauty Award-winner uses an innovative plate-free design and high-pressure airflow to straighten your strands as they dry. It's currently at its lowest price ever, making now a perfect time to score this splurge purchase on sale.

What you should know: Our pros named this device the best wet-to-straight hair straightener, but they noted that it doesn't allow for much volume.

Why we like it: If the pretty packaging caught your eye, this GH Beauty Award-winner impressed our testers even more with its ability to even skin tone and smooth texture without irritation, thanks to ingredients like niacinamide, peptides and lactic acid.

What you should know: Our pros also added this top-tested serum to their lists of the best niacinamide serums and best anti-aging serums — so rest assured it packs a powerful punch.

Sizes available: 1 ounce or 1.7 ounces

Why we like it: Our pros' pick for the best overall vacuum is 40% off at Amazon in December — just in time for holiday hosting. It's packed with features and highly efficient for whole-home cleaning. Plus, it has a sealed body and built-in HEPA filter to remove tiny particles, so it's great for those with pets or allergies.

What to know: Several other Shark vacuums are on sale right now, too, including the #1 best-selling Navigator Lift-Away model, so you have a few options (and price points) to choose from.

Why we like it: Not only does this machine make a tasty espresso, the compact size won't take up tons of precious counter space. One of our experts has used this at home for years and loved the high-quality espresso without sacrificing too much space, and we named it the best small espresso machine.

What you should know: In Lab testing, we found that this machine heated quickly, wasn’t too loud and was easy to wipe down. Just note that it doesn't have its own grinder like other machines we tested.

Colors available: 5

Why we like it: RoC wowed our testers by tackling every eye-area issue in GH Beauty Lab anti-aging eye cream testing, increasing firmness and hydration, reducing wrinkles, brightening dark circles and even depuffing. It's also a comparatively budget-friendly pick that's an even better deal when it's on sale (like now!).

What you should know: While some testers loved the texture of this eye cream, others found it to be greasy and heavy.

Why we like it: This veggie chopper went viral on TikTok for its quick work at slicing, dicing, and spiralizing vegetables, and our pros agree that it's impressive. We named it the best value vegetable chopper at full price — and even more so when it's on sale.

What you should know: Our pros found that this pick is not suited to chopping parsley or other herbs, so it's best used for larger vegetables. However, we like that it is dishwasher safe and has a large, 5-cup base.

Sizes available: Five sizes

Why we like it: this mixed leather wristlet is the perfect size for holding cards, cash, IDs and even your phone, so it's easy to toss in your bag or carry solo. We love the timeless pattern and detachable wrist strap for added convenience.

What you should know: Finding Coach products on sale (especially around the holidays) is a rare feat, and this wristlet is currently at its lowest price in 30 days.

Why we like it: Legos are a popular holiday gift year after year, and this fun poinsettia-shaped set is even more on-theme. It comes with 608 pieces to craft a 8.5-inch poinsettia plant, providing hours of creative fun — and a cute piece of decor once completed, too.

What you should know: According to the brand, this set is recommended for adults, so it may not be the easiest to put together for children.

Why we like it: This deeply discounted luggage has an average of 4.6 out of five stars, and several reviewers noted the carry-on size is perfect for kids. It boasts plenty of organization features inside to help your little one pack, and the hard-sided exterior is popular for protecting belongings inside from damage in-transit.

What you should know: Our pros named Rockland one of the best luggage brands on Amazon, but it's worth noting that the hard-sided ABS material isn't as durable as other luggage types.