How to build an Amazon gift list for the holidays
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With the holiday season fast approaching, so does Amazon’s early Black Friday sale, the Prime Early Access Sale. So it’s a smart idea to start creating your holiday gift wish list now.
One of the easiest ways to create and share a Christmas wish list is with Amazon’s Christmas Gift List. Find out how to create your own gift list to help your friends and family get you the gifts you really want this Christmas and Hanukkah.
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Creating an Amazon gift list makes Christmas shopping easier for everyone. Friends and family know exactly what you want and can make sure no one has bought it for you yet. An Amazon gift list is a great way to make sure all the clothes you’re gifting are the right size. Plus, gift givers don’t have to worry about tracking down your address—Amazon knows exactly where to send everything.
Read on to find out how to create an Amazon holiday gift list. We’ve also provided some helpful gift suggestions to help you add items to your list.
How to create an Amazon gift list for the holidays
Creating a vacation list on Amazon is actually quite easy. First, go to Amazon’s Christmas gift list page.
Then scroll down and select “Create Christmas Gift List”. Enter your details and follow the on-screen instructions. During setup, you can tell Amazon if you want to know what items were purchased or if you want to surprise them (this is especially recommended for younger children).
Once you’ve created your list, you can easily add items to it as you search Amazon. When you find a product that you would like to add to your holiday list, select the ‘Add to Registration and Gift’ drop down button under the ‘Add to Cart’ button. Then select your vacation list and save your selection.
You can also add tags to list items to categorize them. This is useful if you want to create a family list and distinguish who each item was requested from.
Once you’ve made your list, share the link with your friends and family.
What to add to your Amazon Christmas gift list
One of the benefits of creating a gift list early is that you have plenty of time throughout the season to update it. Sitting down and thinking of a list can be challenging, especially for adults who often focus on their kids’ vacation needs rather than their own. With an Amazon holiday list, you can add things while casually browsing the site.
If you need more Christmas and Hanukkah ideas, we’ve rounded up some of the best gifts of 2022 below. Keep checking back throughout the year for more gift guides from CBS Essentials.
Apple Watch Series 8
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The Apple Watch Series 8, the latest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, features the new S8 chip for improved performance. It also includes an always-on display and new watch face options. The Apple Watch 8 has a larger battery than previous models: The battery life can be extended to 36 hours in energy-saving mode. The Apple Watch 8 has a durable design and is swimproof, dustproof and crack resistant.
The Apple Watch 8 has a range of health monitoring features, including an optical heart sensor, an electrical heart sensor for EKG, a blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor. Add it to your holiday wish list to prepare for your fitness goals for the New Year.
Apple Watch 8 (41mm), $399
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm), $429
Apple Watch Series 8, GPS + Cellular (41mm), $499
Apple Watch Series 8, GPS + Cellular (45mm), $529
Apple AirPods Pro 2
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The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds offer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case. They feature an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low-distortion driver for clearer audio, and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 offer truly customized sound: you can use your iPhone’s camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.
AirPods are always a popular addition to holiday wish lists, so consider adding the latest version to your Amazon 2022 holiday gift list.
Apple AirPods Pro 2, $249
Bose QuietComfort earphones II
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Bose products are known for their excellent sound quality and the new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are no exception. They claim to offer the world’s best active noise cancellation and feature new CustomTune technology that automatically adjusts the music to your ears’ preferences. They also have an “Aware mode” that pauses the noise-cancelling when you need to hear your surroundings.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer six hours of battery life on a single charge and come with a charging case that can hold three additional charges (24 hours total battery life). You can control music, answer calls, and adjust volume just by tapping your earbuds instead of having to use your phone. These Bluetooth 5.3 compatible earbuds come in black and soapstone colors.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, $299
Furbo 360 dog camera
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If you have pets at home, the Furbo 360 would be a great addition to your family’s wish list. This 360-degree rotating camera from Furbo is equipped with night vision, two-way audio and treat-throwing functions, so you can let Fido know he’s a good boy even when you’re away. The camera connects to your phone via an app for an easily accessible live stream and sends you notifications when barking or significant movement is detected.
Furbo 360 Dog Camera, $210
The Comfy original oversized microfiber and Sherpa wearable blanket
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As seen on ABC’s Shark Tank, this best-selling ultra-plush wearable blanket is perfect for snuggling around the house. The Comfy original oversized microfiber and sherpa wearable blanket comes in a variety of fun patterns and colors making it easy to personalize your gift for the recipient.
The Comfy Original Oversized Microfiber and Sherpa Wearable Blanket, $47 (reduced from $55)
Laneige lip sleep mask
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Treat yourself or a loved one to Laneige’s moisturizing, antioxidant leave-on lip mask.
Laneige Lip Sleep Mask, $24
Casper Sleep Silk Pillowcase and Sleep Mask Set: $70
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This 100% mulberry silk pillowcase is gentle on hair, skin and eyes. It is available in three aesthetically pleasing neutral colors and with a matching silk sleep mask.
Casper Sleep Silk Pillowcase and Sleep Mask Set, $70 (reduced from $139)
Nuface Trinity Starter Kit
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This wearable device from Nuface stimulates the face with an FDA-cleared microcurrent treatment that promises to improve contour and skin tone while reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The device comes in a kit that includes a charging case, power adapter, and a moisturizing leave-on gel primer.
It’s popular with CBS Essentials readers and Amazon reviewers – the beauty device has a 4.2-star rating.
Nuface Trinity Starter Kit, $288 (reduced from $339)
Lego Marvel: I’m Groot
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Build an posable Baby Groot from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with this 476-piece Lego set. It also comes with a pretend cassette tape and a display nameplate.
Lego Marvel: I’m Groot, $55
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations ultimate ice cream truck playset
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This toy ice cream truck features a Play-Doh soft serve ice cream maker, scoop station, shaker, plus tools and molds. Call customers at the register and play ice cream truck jingles. This playset contains 12 Play-Doh colors.
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Ultimate Ice Cream Truck Toy Playset, $95
Fisher-Price Interactive Educational Toys for Babies and Toddlers
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This educational toy for babies and toddlers jumps and plays music. It teaches the alphabet, colors, counting to 10 and opposites. It also plays more than 75 songs, sounds and phrases, complete with multicolored lights. Toddlers can press the microphone button to record and play back sounds with fun remix effects too.
Fisher-Price Interactive Educational Toys for Babies and Toddlers, $40 by coupon (reduced from $45)
Bluey Ultimate Lights and Sounds Playhouse and Toy Box
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This 17-inch Bluey playhouse will provide hours of fun. Just press the octopus to activate lights and over 50 sounds and phrases. It includes figures from Bingo, Bluey, Chattermax and Nana. There’s even a moving dance floor for kids to reenact the show’s opening dance scene. Rated 4.5 stars.
Bluey Ultimate Lights and Sounds Playhouse and Toy Box, $89 (reduced from $100)