November 11, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE

Our VP of Commerce recently told me about the concept of a “Holiday Pre-Season,” aka the time after Halloween but before Christmas, in which you’re getting in the cozy spirit of it all. Sounds obvious, but I’m buying in. Here are a couple of holiday-related things my team is excited about:

• Poppi’s Holiday Bundle. Cranberry Fizz is one of our all-time favorite flavors. This year, they’ve launched Ginger Fizz. We’re buying both in this limited-edition bundle. It’s the best 3 pm work beverage this time of year.

• Anthropologie’s Holiday in the City Mugs. I just bought this mug of my hometown covered in adorable decorations. Hot drinks taste better this way, I don’t make the rules.

• Voluspa’s Noble Fir Garland Candle. A classic Christmas-tree scented candle. No notes.

• Old Navy’s High-Waisted Cozy Rib Pajama Pants. The closest dupe I’ve found of the very-expensive Cozyland PJs (at a fraction of the cost).

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

BaubleBar is offering 25% off all of its custom products until November 16. Which means if you have holiday shopping or bachelorette planning to do, or just want to treat yourself (same), you need to shop the sale. The discount will automatically apply at checkout, so all you have to do is pick your favorites. Here’s everything we’re buying:

• A non-cheugy monogrammed tote that’s going viral right now. We’re eyeing the mini size.

• The mirror selfie-friendly phone cases everyone knows and loves.

• This custom cord bracelet that looks way more expensive than it is. Pick a color, then add their name (or yours).

Three Totally Random Things

Here are three random products we’re loving this week:

Rechargeable Lighter

For all the candle burning you’re probably doing right now.

Color-Changing Mug

It’s heat-activated, so he’ll crack a smile as soon as he adds his coffee.

Soft Services Theraplush Overnight Repair Treatment in Xtra Milk

In our favorite collab to date, the retinol-infused hand cream now comes in DedCool’s most popular scent.

Take Note

Our first-ever live cooking demo is serving cookies (and solutions)

Skimm+ is coming to your kitchen with bestselling cookbook author Dan Pelosi (@GrossyPelosi). In 60 minutes, you’ll learn how to make festive, gift-worthy cookies that double as last-minute gifts — ideal for that party you forgot about or the host you barely know.

Bookmark This

🍑 An unexpected stocking stuffer that was all the rage last year.

👃 Moms, ‘tis the season for this much-needed product.

🧶 It’s not the holidays without a J.Crew sweater. Here’s an on-sale one our editor is wearing multiple ways.

🥨 These pretzels are our latest hyperfixation snack (no joke). Use code SKIMM20 for 20% off.

🦷 An exclusive holiday bundle of our favorite grippy floss.

💝 Incredible Cool Aunt Gift: the sweetest velvet ballet flats for the kid in your life.

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