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11 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Barbie to Fly by Jing

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You’ll find plenty of stocking stuffers in today’s sales roundup, including a ten-pack of erasable bath crayons, the silicone ice tray that’ll make perfect cubes for your Christmas punch, and a Solawave skin-care wand if you’re feeling fancy (or just want to treat yourself). We also found a deal on at-home COVID tests, which are good to keep on hand now that holiday-party season has kicked off.

Munchkin Draw Bath Crayons
$8 for 10
$8 for 10

Our senior editor Ailbhe Malone purchased a second pack of these erasable bath crayons for her daughter; she says they have “extended bathtime by at least ten minutes.”

Another inexpensive stocking stuffer for your little ones: These cards that you can shuffle and rearrange into endless combinations to create new stories each time. This set involves a tiger, three blue monkeys, an alligator, two children, and a volcano.

Barbie Dreamhouse 2023
$129

We noticed that this three-story Barbie set — complete with pool, spiral slide, and over 75 accessories to jump-start playtime — is $10 cheaper than when it was on sale during Black Friday.

From $16

Everything at W&P is 20 percent off through December 17, including the ice tray that at least five Strategist staffers own and swear by. It “makes perfect little ice cubes that pop out without any struggle,” says writer Arielle Avila.

If you’ve already requested your free COVID tests, you can still stock up on this on-sale five-pack, which breaks down to just over $3 per individual test.

Solawave’s hugely popular LED skin-care wands are great for beginners looking to fade stubborn dark spots — and it’s also as cheap as it was on Black Friday

$56

LeVar Burton calls the black-truffle hot sauce included in this three-pack “the most elegant I’ve ever eaten,” making it an excellent gift for the fan of Hot Ones — or Star Trek.

For even more spice, head on over to Fly by Jing, where gift sets are up to 40 percent off through December 20.

A lot of in-season Outdoor Voices apparel is half-off right now. This relaxed-fit version of the beloved RecTrek pants comes in eight colors and is stretchy enough for jogging, hiking, or climbing.

$99

And here’s an actually breathable rain coat that’s available in navy or cobalt blue. It features back and underarm ventilation, an adjustable hood, and lined hand pockets.

Naadam, the brand behind our best overall cashmere for men and women, is having 24-hour-only deals every day through December 15. Until midnight, take half-off holiday-party attire with the code RSVP — like this lovely dress.

The Strategist is designed to surface the most useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Some of our latest conquests include the best acne treatments, rolling luggage, pillows for side sleepers, natural anxiety remedies, and bath towels. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.

11 Things on Sale You’ll Want: From Barbie to Fly by Jing