9 fantastic deals you can get on Amazon right now

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Still have a few things left to buy for the holidays? Don’t brave the icy weather and crowded parking lots. Keep your PJs on, make a hot up of something yummy, and get your shopping done while you lounge on your couch. We pored over Amazon’s deals to find the best gifts on sale you can buy right now.

If you’re a Prime member, these gifts will definitely arrive before Christmas, and if you don’t have Prime yet, you can sign up for the free 30-day trial to take advantage of the free two-day shipping. So long as you cancel before your trial is up, it won’t cost you a dime.

Something sweet the whole family can enjoy

Right now, Amazon has discounts on all sorts of sweet treat gift boxes perfect to send to anyone on your list. You can ship it right to their door so they can unwrap a tasty treat that’ll surely make their holiday a little sweeter. There are all sorts of assorted chocolates, candies, fresh and dried fruits, and coffee and tea to choose from. These are just a few of our favorites:

6. When you’re not sure what to get

An Amazon Echo is a great gift for anyone on your list, whether they’re tech-savvy or not. Giving the gift of a hands-free assistant to set alarms, timers and reminders, provide news briefings and weather updates, and do all sorts of fun things is sure to bring a smile to your loved ones’ faces. The new second-gen. Echo comes with seven different shell options to suit any home decor, and this 20% discount is the lowest Amazon has ever offered.

Get an all-new Amazon Echo for $79.99 and save $20

7. The gaming console your kid’s been begging for

Want to splurge on a big-ticket item for a gamer on your list? The PlayStation 4 Slim is sure to impress. Right now, you can get a 1TB console bundled with the new Star Wars Battlefront II game for $249, $30 less than the console by itself and $50 off the regular price. It’s pretty tough to go wrong with this gaming console, especially if you let loved ones in on the secret so they can buy other games and accessories to go with it!

Get the PlayStation 4 Slim Star Wars Battlefront II Bundle for $249 and save $50.99

8. A cast iron any home cook will use for years and years

Want to encourage a loved one to keep exploring a newfound love of cooking? This 5.5-quart casserole cast iron might be just the ticket. Not only does the cast orin create an even cooking surface and retail heat well, but that beautiful light blue porcelain enamel finish makes it super easy to clean and looks great on the stovetop and the dining room table. This is the lowest price drop we’ve seen for this cookware, and it hasn’t been discounted since July, making it a perfect time to get one.

Get the Cuisinart 5.5-qt. Cast Iron Casserole for $54.98 and save $125

9. A tablet made with young users in mind

The Fire HD 8 is a fantastic, and affordable, tablet for anyone. But the kids edition is even more unique. It comes in a kid-proof case in blue, pink, or yellow, and includes a two-year worry-free guarantee if the case is no match for a child’s clumsiness. What’s more is that the tablet includes a free year of FreeTime Unlimited, which gives kids access to over 15,000 of educational apps, games, and videos. There are parental control settings to create time limits and prevent access to certain apps at certain times too.

Get the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition for $99.99 and save $30

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