December 16, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE

It turns out there are quite a few pre-Christmas sales happening this week. Here are the ones worth shopping ahead of the new year:

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

the daily steal
planners, notebooks

Today’s the last day to shop Papier’s sale

Get 15% off almost everything.

There’s one sale we shop religiously every year, and it’s Papier’s 15% off sale. We stock up on our go-to custom planners, a journal (or two), and some last-minute gifts for friends. It ends today, so don’t hesitate. The Type A part of you will feel better after.

Three Totally Random Things

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

Prequel Hand Wrap

Prequel Hand Wrap

It’s so good that it won’t come off after you wash your hands.

compact mirror

Engraved Compact Mirror

A sweet (yet inexpensive) gift they’ll actually use.

HigherDose Red Light Therapy Face Mask

HigherDose Red Light Therapy Face Mask

After testing for months, our editor can confirm this works. Use your HSA/FSA dollars at checkout along with code FLASH25.

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📚 This embroidered felt corner is another bookish gift we’re into.


‼️ A cardigan that’s perfect for tricking them into thinking you’re not wearing leggings.


💎 Two words: diamond studs. Need we say more?


🍵 Here’s how to save money on matcha.


👖 We have a feeling that this nostalgic denim brand will be all the rage in 2026.


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Skimm’d by: Margo Ghertner, Alexandra Napoli, Martha Upton, Caroline Goldstein, Alessandra Rey
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