The 10 Best Things We Bought This Year

That’s all, folks! We’re finally wrapping up 2021, reflecting on what we’ve learned and what kept us entertained. Now we’re sharing the products we’ve bought and loved—and passing our self-proclaimed wisdom on to you and your shopping cart. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity, electronics, a learning experience, a useful app, or even home décor, we’re letting you in on our faves from the year. 

Do This Puzzle, (Maybe) Win a Million Dollars

Raise your hand if you don’t want to win a million dollars. No one? That’s what we thought. The chance to win the big bucks is right here — all you have to do is put together a puzzle that reveals a QR code, scan it with your phone, and find out what you’ve won. Will you win the million, a hundred dollars, or a quarter? The good news is, you can’t win nothing! Get this TikTok-famous puzzle for $24.99 (reg. $30) for your chance to be lucky in 2022! 

Give Your Dog Their Best Life in 2022

When you have a fur baby, you’ll do just about anything for them. If you have to go back into the office, your pup may not be too thrilled. Keep them entertained with a lifetime subscription to DOGTV, a 24/7 channel made specifically to help dogs with separation anxiety and support their visual and auditory senses. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what breeds make up your paw-fect pooch, you can use this testing kit from DNA My Dog to learn more about their health, genetic makeup, and breed-specific traits to give them the best life possible. Take care of your pup with this DOGTV and DNA testing bundle for $147 (reg. $503).

This Is How You Get That Lambo You’ve Always Wanted

From the same minds that brought you the puzzle above, plus YouTube star MrBeast whose Squid Game vid has over 160 million views, this sweepstakes grants you the chance to win a freakin Lambo. You can’t lose — but you won’t know what size the car is until it arrives at your door (or rolls down the street!). Feeling lucky? Time to enter to win a Lamborghini for just $35!

Minimalist Design, Maximum Effect

Time to change up the vibe in 2022. With this LED floor lamp, you can illuminate your home in over 16 million different colors! Its super-sleek, minimalist design allows you to place it anywhere since it barely takes up any room and is hardly noticeable when it’s turned off. Controlled by a handy remote, you can match your lighting with your mood, and you don’t even have to get up to adjust it. This set comes with two lamps, so you can make even more of your home into a colorful and cozy environment. Grab a 2-pack of this LED corner floor lamp for $139.98 (reg. $299).

Play a Round All Year Round

Raining? Cold out? Don’t feel like leaving the house? We understand. Luckily, there’s a way to play golf right from the comfort of your own living room. Fun for the whole family, this interactive swing studio lets you play 97 golf courses through E6 Connect Software. You’ll also get analytics on your swing, skill-building challenges, and much more. The swing stick is even weighted to simulate a real golf club. Get your game up to par with this at-home golf simulator for $299 (reg. $399).

Here’s a Badass Turntable for Jamming to Your Vinyls 

Now that you’ve nailed down your audio aura, you can amp up your listening experience with this turntable. Jam out and play your tunes through your device, through a Bluetooth speaker, or an RCA output. We may be entering a new year, but this cool three-speed turntable allows you to go back in time now and into the future for just $74.95 (reg. $150).

Get the Rest You Deserve

We can probably all agree that 2021 was exhausting. If you want to get some rest, there’s an app for that of course. Restly helps you drift off into dreamland with calming sounds and voices that are scientifically designed to help you fall asleep. It also provides sleep data, a sleep timer, a smart rhythm alarm clock, and more. Sleep tight with help from a lifetime subscription to the Restly app, now available for $39.99 (reg. $100). 

Keep the Crew Entertained Anywhere You Go

Take your movie nights to the next level with this high-def projector. Super mini and portable, you can take it anywhere! You can connect it to your phone, computer, or other devices to play your favorite movies or TV shows in 1080p HD quality. You can even invite the whole family over to watch home videos on a 60″ projected screen. Transform your watching experience with this HD mini projector for $79.95 (reg. $149).

Learning a Language On Your Resolutions List? Try ASL 

Knowing how to communicate in sign language can be extremely useful in many situations, personal or professional. These comprehensive courses will teach you all the ASL skills you’ll need to know to become fluent. You’ll learn fingerspelling, everyday phrases, foods, and much more. Learn everything there is to know about ASL in this 16-course American Sign Language Bundle for just $34.99.

DIY STEM Kits for Kids That Adults Will Love, Too

Creating fun at home over 2021 has been quite a challenge. Thankfully, there are new, innovative ways to entertain your kids (or even yourself!). Make learning robotics and coding fun for kids ages 7 to 12 with these sets of electronic modules, sensors, and crafts from Twin Science. Pump up the fun and stimulate creativity with this Introduction to Coding Bundle that includes two DIY kits for $99.99 (reg. $144).

Wanna see even more of our favorite deals of 2021? Check out our collection of staff picks!

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