Welcome to a spectacular Saturday, friends! If you’re shopping, I have some fabulous ideas to help you finish your list. Before we jump in, though, trivia! What year was the term “Cyber Monday” introduced? Was it … A.) 1997, B.) 2004, C.) 2005 or D.) 2009? Answer’s at the end!

🎁 Instead of the usual newsletter, it’s all shopping today. (OK, I snuck in a few tech tips.) Hope you find something great, then put down your phone, and get outside or spend some time with your loved ones. That’s what I’m doing today! See you tomorrow with an action-packed regular issue. — Kim

Don’t resort to gift cards (unless your people love those). I put together a list of unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Now, if you’re looking for the very latest sales, head to this page on Amazon. It has all the coupons available right now — good deals there, too. Happy shopping!

For the entertainment buffs

• Mini iPhone projector in full 1080p - 56% off
• Telescope with 10mm 40x magnification - 39% off
• Great Northern Popcorn old-time popcorn machine
• Quad propeller drone with 1080p HD camera - Under $40
• 3D wooden brain teaser puzzle box - 20% off
• Corner fireplace stand for TVs up to 55 inches

Perfect presents for new homeowners

• Extra-large organic bamboo cutting board
• Henckels 15-piece German-engineered knife block - 62% off
• Ninja Foodi NeverStick 8-piece cookware set - 26% off
• Silonn countertop icemaker - 24% off
• Candle set with leather, mahogany and sandalwood scents
• Tea-over-ice steeping pitcher and infuser set
• JBL wireless over-ear headphones with noise cancellation - 50% off

Gifts for book lovers

• Energizer clip-on book light for nighttime reading - Only $8
• Moon cat bookmark set
• Library bookshelf mug
• The ultimate book-lover blanket - 15% off
• Cushioned neck pillow for extensive reading sessions - 37% off
• Rechargeable LED neck light for low-light reading - 43% off

Shopping for a teen? Start here

• Logitech G Cloud handheld gaming console
• Falark large travel backpack for high school and college
• 3-in-1 iPhone charging station - 60% off
• Fitbit Sense 2 advanced sleep and fitness smartwatch - 33% off
• HP Pavilion student laptop with a 15.6-inch display - 21% off
• Night light/Bluetooth speaker combo with alarm clock

For the gamer in your life

• SNEAK focus boost energy drink and shaker pack
• KontrolFreek precision rings for controllers
• 6-port charger block for controllers, headsets and handheld consoles - 20% off
• SteelSeries Arctis Prime competitive gaming headset - 30% off
• Samsung T7 Shield backup storage for gaming content creators
• Logitech G502 HERO high-performance gaming mouse - 51% off
• SkyPAD glass gaming mouse pad for esports players - 50% off

🥳 Get a FREE autographed photo: If the person you’re buying for loves my show, you can purchase official merch at my Etsy store. Because orders are fulfilled on demand, it takes a bit longer to receive items, so buy now in time for gift giving. For any orders placed between now and Dec. 1, I’ll include a free autographed photo! Sweet!

♟️ A group of chess enthusiasts had checked into a hotel, and they were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager approached and requested they disperse. “But why?” they asked. “Because,” the manager said, “I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer.”

There’s never a wrong time to protect your home, but fall is a great time, because right now, you can get up to 60% off a brand-new SimpliSafe Home Security system!

Get comprehensive protection for your whole home, including advanced sensors to detect break-ins, fires, floods and more — all with 24/7 professional monitoring for less than $1 a day.

Right now, save up to 60% on any SimpliSafe system with a Fast Protect Plan. This huge offer is only available for a limited time.

Hanging Christmas decorations? Or maybe a new piece of art. Grab your phone instead of finding a level. On iPhone, open the preinstalled Measure app. Tap Level, then hold your iPhone against an object. On Android, open the Google app and search for “bubble level.”

Vroom-vroom! Here’s a faster way to navigate when you have lots of tabs open. Hit Ctrl + 1, 2, 3 and so on to go to that tab number. On Mac, it’s Cmd + a number. To cycle through tabs, hit Ctrl + Tab on Windows or Cmd + Tab on Mac.

🌞 It’s gorgeous in Arizona: Do your future self a favor and plan a post-holiday trip to Phoenix. The homes on HolidayRental.com* are just beautiful (yep, my old house is there!) and big enough for all your favorite people to stay. Book with my link to get four free massages (valued at $1,000!).

Quick fix: Most of us have unlimited phone plans, but our phones still search for an open Wi‑Fi connection to save data. Weak Wi‑Fi slows you down and puts you at risk if you connect to an unsecured or untrustworthy network. Skip the menus and ask Siri or Google Assistant to do it. A simple “Hey, Siri, turn off my Wi-Fi” will do the trick.

You’re welcome: You need to see where a family member’s flight is and when it lands. These are the best apps for that.

Play bald!

The answer: C.) 2005. The National Retail Foundation’s Shop[.]org created the term 18 years ago. That first year, consumers spent $484 million online. Flash forward to 2022, when we spent $11 billion. So, yeah, that worked. Speaking of … Monday and Tuesday are my most productive days. After that, it’s WTF!

🎁 “Oh, Kim, I need a gift for my dog walker/cranky mother-in-law/picky husband/13-year-old!” I’ll help you shop, friend. Reply to this email or drop me a note.

🤗 The best way for me to grow this newsletter is for you to share it. So go ahead and forward this email to one person. Enjoy this beautiful Saturday, no matter what you’re doing today. Hope you save some big bucks if you’re shopping, get some good rest if you’re taking it easy, and have lots of laughs if you’re spending time with loved ones. I’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow with the best newsletter in the USA! — Kim