26 Useful Things From Target That’ll Help Your Household Run Smoothly This Winter

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A mini waffle maker, because what day isn’t made better with the addition of a homemade waffle or two? This appliance whips up 4-inch waffles in minutes, and features nonstick surfaces for a super-easy cleanup.

The waffle maker making a waffle in a kitchen


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Promising review: “Me and my two toddlers love the mini waffle maker! It makes the perfect size waffles for kids. I’ve been using it for over a year, and it still works great. Best $10 I’ve spent. I’m looking forward to purchasing the seasonal-themed waffle makers.” —taly bueno

Price: $9.99 (available in two colors)

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A weighted blanket with a removable cover because who doesn’t love something cozy that’s also easy to clean? This 12-pound reversible blanket features a solid color on one side and a knitted style on the other, so you can change things up in an instant.

A model in a bed sleeping underneath a gray weighted blanket


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Promising review: “Super heavy and great quality. I love that the outer layer is removable to be thrown in the washer. Really soft material, too. Perfect for winter and is the size of a full.” —britt

Price: $41.65 (originally $49)

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A cantilever pendant floor lamp that’ll help fill that darkest corner of your home with light and stylish retro vibes. Reviewers love that this lamp is dimmable and has an adjustable base that lets you control the light’s height.

The pendant floor lamp with a black base and white lamp shade in a living room


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Promising review: “Obsessed with this lamp; brings a nice modern touch to my living room, and having the dimmable feature is a huge plus! There’s also a bottom to the lampshade that filters the light really nicely, and assembly was easy. What more can you ask for?!” —Happycamper

Price: $100

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A silk pillowcase to help keep your locks frizz free all winter long. Reviewers love that this pillowcase is ridiculously soft to the touch and doesn’t slip off your pillow — and the fact that it helps keep your hair soft and untangled doesn’t hurt.

The silk pillowcase on a pillow in a bed


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Promising review: “I’ve had my pillowcase for a few months now, and I still absolutely love it. It fits a standard pillow easily and does not slip off. I notice my face serum actually stays on my face and is not completely absorbed by my pillowcase. It washes up great, too. I just throw it over the towel bar in the bathroom, and it dries fairly fast. I will be buying more of these as gifts for my friends.” —Lauraanders

Price: $30 (available in four colors)

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A George Foreman grill that doubles as a panini press, so you can whip up a burger or a hot sandwich whenever you please. The grill has a nonstick coating and has an adjustable angle, so you can tilt it depending on what you’re cooking.

A model making a panini using the square-shaped grill


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Promising review:I was able to use this grill to reheat the following items: steak, salmon, Japanese hamachi kama (fish collar), yakisoba, and even some thick chili! I did not think it was possible, but each of these reheated beautifully, better than a microwave, and my meat did not dry out! The grill surface is larger without making the machine too much bigger with its new slim design. It also has an expandable 1-inch hinge so that you can heat from the top (like a panini press) without squeezing out from one side. It seems to heat up quicker and more evenly, which is how it heated up my leftovers so well! ” —ShoppingatTargetinLA

Price: $22.99

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An Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa compatibility, so you can easily stay on top of all your entertainment needs when it’s too cold to go outside. This device has 4K streaming abilities and lets you watch content on Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and more anywhere you plug it in.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick


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Promising review: “Turns your flat-screen TV into a smart-TV. Alexa voice control works perfectly. Great replacement for the cable equipment you had to rent on a monthly basis.” —JRoddy59

Price: $34.99 (originally $49.99)

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A textured faux fur comforter and sham set that’ll transform your bed into a cozy oasis so you can hibernate until spring. Reviewers love that this set is machine-washable and boasts a neutral hue that goes with anything.

The cream-colored comforter and two matching shams on a bed


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Each set includes a soft-filled comforter and two matching pillow shams.

Promising review: “Very happy with this comforter. Perfect for the colder months. The pillow shams fit great with a nice, tight close in the back.” —Stacey

Price: $49+ (available in sizes full—king)

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An entry bench with hooks for you to easily store all of your winter layers. Need a place for your boots, too? Go ahead and use the two shelves underneath the bench.

The entry bench with six hooks and two shelves underneath


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Promising review: “This is perfect for an entryway. We hang book bags, hats, keys, and purses on it. The little tray above the shoes has our sunglasses and wallets. Now, we don’t search for our stuff to get out of the door in the morning.” —CrystalReef

Price: $90

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A Ninja hot and iced coffee maker because coffee is an integral part of the day, so don’t skimp on it. This appliance has three brew styles — classic, rich, and iced — and can brew six different sizes. It’s also equipped with 24-hour delay brew, so you can wake up to hot coffee. It’s always nice to have someone else make the coffee — even if that someone is your new friendly robot coffee maker.

The coffee maker on a counter preparing a cup of coffee


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This coffee maker comes with a thermal carafe, permanent filter, and a Ninja Smart Scoop. It takes ground coffee, not pods.

Promising review: “This coffee maker brews significantly better-tasting coffee than my Keurig. I love the variety of size settings, from a single cup to a full carafe. My favorite setting is the ‘over ice’ brew, which makes delicious, not watered-down, coffee every time! I highly recommend it!” —Objective consumer

Price: $159.99

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A velvet accent chair that’s basically begging you to curl up and read a book or watch TV. With its curved back and comfortable armrests, this chair is also a stellar spot to nap in.

The velvet chair with a rounded back and arms


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Promising review: “These chairs are excellent quality for the price! They look really nice and are actually quite comfy. You can’t beat this style at this price. We love them!” —Taylor R

Price: $350 (available in two colors)

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A temperature-control smart mug so you can keep your coffee or tea at your desired temperature all morning. You can even set your temperature and customize presets via the Ember app, which is iOS and Android compatible.

The mug with a sensor on the bottom on a kitchen counter


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Promising review: “I am beyond obsessed with this cup!! I cannot think of ever drinking out of a regular mug anymore. What is warm coffee? This keeps your coffee the perfect temperature for every sip! Best thing ever for this tired mom!!!” —vix1422

Price: $129.99 (available in two colors)

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A velvet curtain panel with macrame trim that’ll literally and figuratively warm up any room. The machine-washable panel even filters out light so you can get a good night’s sleep no matter how bright it is outside.

The burnt orange velvet curtain covering a window


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Promising review: “Love the softness and thickness of this curtain. It gives my bedroom that extra flare I have been wanting. They filter the light out just enough to bring an air of warmth inside. I love the fringe detail, and the color is so pretty!” —cajunmom76

Price: $37 each

13.

A fancy marble spoon rest to keep your spoon occupied and counters clean while you’re whipping up hearty soups and stews to cope with the cold weather. And don’t worry about staining this piece — it’s super easy to spot clean.

A wooden spoon on top of the circular spoon rest


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Promising review: “I bought the matching set of this marble spoon rest with the marble utensil holder, and it goes so well together. I especially love how easy it is to clean. I usually just wipe it with a damp cloth or use Method multi-surface cleaner, and none of the taste imparts when cooking. It’s wonderful for the price and intelligently designed. It even has a small indent so your spoon stays in place.” —hi_isa

Price: $10

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A wooden bed tray to enjoy breakfast (or lunch, or dinner) from the coziness of your bed. This 20″ x 13″ tray even has foldable legs and cut out handles on either side making it easy to store and move.

The wooden tray with foldable legs on a bed


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Promising review: “I live in a small apartment, where my living room is taken up by my cats’ litter boxes and my workout area. For 5+ years, I’ve been eating in my bed, either placing my dishes on my bed or precariously in my lap. I don’t know why I waited so long to order a bed tray! Not only does it look nice, but it easily folds/unfolds, and is the perfect height for eating. My laptop also fits perfectly within it. I’m no longer sitting so hunched over in bed.” —Debbie E

Price: $30

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A velvet storage ottoman that can hold extra pillows and blankets while also doubling as a spot to rest your feet after a long day. Need extra seating? This comfy ottoman takes care of that, too.

The round storage ottoman with four wooden legs


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Promising review: “Really loving this ottoman. The velvet is beautiful. It’s a great height for putting your feet up and has good storage space inside. I just love everything about it. My cat’s claws also don’t seem to hurt the velvet so far.” —danieliza

Price: $95 (available in two colors)

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A 4.5-quart Crock-Pot with three manual cook settings — including a warming option — so you can cook pretty much anything your heart desires. This dishwasher-safe slow cooker is perfect for making hearty meals (for up to five people), as well dips, stews, and other culinary delights.

The Crock Pot warming food on a kitchen counter


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Promising review: “We had a larger Crock-Pot but felt it was too big for our family of three. My husband and son are both BIG eaters, but this is still plenty large enough to make a big pot of chili or sauce and have some leftovers for their lunches the next day. It heats excellently, handles well, and washes well in the dishwasher. I got this on sale for less than $20, but would pay full price. It’s a dream machine.” —solbear13

Price: $24.99 

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A two-pack of 4-bar hangers because it’s never a bad idea to maximize your closet space, especially given all the winter layers currently in rotation. Each velvet hanger holds clothes in place and has four bars so you can store multiple pairs of pants or accessories on a single one.

The set of two hangers with four bars and multiple pairs of pants on each one


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Each set includes two hangers with four bars a piece. 

Promising review: “I use these for my scrub pants, and I can fit two to three pairs per row. I find them to be great quality and good-looking in my closet! Amazing value for the low cost, no complaints!” —Alexis

Price: $12

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A diamond patterned shag rug that’ll add some texture to a room of your choosing, making the space infinitely more comfy and cozy. Reviewers love that this accent piece is fade- and stain-resistant, and has minimal shedding.


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Promising review: “Absolutely love how cozy and fluffy this rug is! The color is beautiful, and it is thick enough to sit on without a pillow. The price is so amazing for this size and thickness.” —Beautybybergie

Price: $99+ (available in four sizes and three colors)

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A simplehuman squeegee so you can keep your shower dry, clean, and fog-free at all times. It folds up for easy storage, and comes with a suction cup so you can hang it in the bathroom. This squeegee is ~so~ effective that some shoppers even use it to clean their car windows as well.


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Promising review: “Loved the fact that I could fold the squeegee. This is a heavy duty squeegee and by far the best one I have ever used! Great quality.” —Lwhite

Price: $29.99

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A cordless electric tea kettle because sometimes you ~need~ a cup of tea to make it through the day. This adorable appliance boasts an ergonomic grip handle, water level gauge, a light that indicates when water is boiling, and a spare filter.

The blue tea kettle with a round handle and small spout on a kitchen counter


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Promising review: “This electric kettle works great! It holds a lot of water so you don’t have to fill it up very often. The water gauge helps you track how much water is left. It heats the water up very quickly and efficiently. I think it looks nice on the countertop. It has a nice design. The color is also very nice. We use it pretty much every day. I also like that unlike a regular kettle, it doesn’t make a loud noise when it is ready. I would definitely recommend this kettle!” —Bhrgirl

Price: $69.99+ (available in five colors)

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A 6-piece textured bath towel set that’s durable, absorbent, and soft-to-the-touch. Reviewers love that this set looks fancy and dries quickly.

The six-piece towel set in a bathroom


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Each set includes two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths.

Promising review: “Good quality for price! Love their texture, and they dry quickly!.” —Kelly

Price: $20 (available in four colors)

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A 3-wick candle with a wooded sage scent to fill your home with the aroma of the outdoors without having to set foot outside. This elegant soy candle boasts notes of sage intermingled with pine-like cypress, woodsy olive leaf, fruity rosewood, and smoky charcoal.

The three-wick candle in a ceramic jar on a shelf


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Promising review: “This is one of my top scented candles! Not too masculine or feminine. Scent is very strong. After the wick runs out, it continues to keep my room scented.” —RC

Price: $16

23.

A 14-quart stainless steel stock pot so you can make soups, stews, and sauces all season long. This kitchen staple has one handle on each side for ease of use, and comes with a matching lid. Reviewers love that this pot is dishwasher-safe, so you don’t have to waste your time scrubbing.

The stainless steel pot on a kitchen counter


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Promising review: “Perfect size. I like how it shows the quart measurements inside. You can use the lid to drain. The pot is not too thick, so it boils the food quickly. Very happy with this purchase.” —Can use lid to drain

Price: $47

24.

A self-watering window box planter because sometimes, it’s tricky to remember to keep your plants hydrated. This piece takes the guesswork out of watering by filling the reservoir in the bottom so the plants can absorb from above.

The narrow planter filled with plants with a reservoir on the bottom


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Promising review: “I bought the larger size and used it to plant basil, parsley, and thyme, and it works great for that. The self-watering concept makes it really easy for me, as I’m a total newbie when it comes to plant care. Just add water in the hole, and the soil drinks it right up!” —Momma Elf

Price: $8+ (available in two sizes and three colors)

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A stoneware dinner bowl with a wide, flat bottom like a plate and raised edges like a bowl to enjoy hearty pastas, casseroles, and other comforting meals all winter long. Each bowl holds up to 30 ounces and is dishwasher and microwave-safe.

The round, shallow bowl with a flat bottom on a table


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Promising review: “Very sturdy bowls. Perfect size for soups, salads, pastas, and risotto. Food looks so appetizing as well. Will use these bowls quite often. Excellent value.” —Mike

Price: $7 each

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And an expandable hard-shell carry-on suitcase so you can escape the long, cold winter at a moment’s notice. The suitcase features four spinner wheels, so it’s easy to use, and also has a built-in lock for added security.


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Promising review: “Love this! It fit seven days’ worth of clothing and two pairs of shoes with some room to spare. It worked great as a carry-on and fit nicely in the overhead luggage bins on planes. It rolls smoothly, the zippers were a nice quality, and it held up very well. I highly recommend it!” —phaskell

Price: $90+ (available in five colors)

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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