In defense of just-because gifts

Plus: Two REI deals we found Hi, it’s Wirecutter’s gifts editor, [Hannah Morrill](. Today is the 65th day of winter (though it has certainly felt longer than that)—and somewhere around the 49th, a friend thanked me for a supremely minor favor by gifting me a small token: [a sweet, vinegar-y mixer](. It made my month, and fortified my belief that just-because gifting trumps all other kinds. An unanticipated present just hits different. We’ve got [tons of great gift ideas]( on our site; most recently, staff writer Elissa Sanci rounded up a bundle of cozy gifts for the person in your life who’s always freezing. Keeping in mind spring is 24 days away (so close, yet so far!), it’s time to get gifting. Just because. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›]( [The best gifts for people who are always cold]( [Two people typing and bundled up in blankets.]( Michael Hession Our very best gift ideas for the person in your life who sets the temperature at 75ºF and still wears multiple layers into the early weeks of June. [Make their day→]( [More ways to get through the rest of the winter]( [A person wearing L.L. Bean Slippers.]( [An ode to L.L. Bean slippers]( They beat out every other slipper we tested, are a favorite among reviewers, and are [a particularly good choice]( if you want something fuzzy and cozy. [A person standing in a doorway wearing a robe.]( [Slip into a robe]( Whether you prefer a plush fleece or a breezy waffle knit, we think most people will be able to find a great match in [our latest roundup of the best robes](. [A heated blanket.]( [The best heated blanket and mattress pad]( If chattering teeth are keeping you up at night, might we suggest curling up with some [heated bedding]( [Plus: Bundle up with two deals on REI apparel]( [The REI Co-op Midweight base layer bottoms.]( [REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Bottoms (Sea Olive Heather)]( [Deal price: $33]( | Street price: $50 This pair of stretchy, comfortable pants are form-fitting without being too tight—great for all-day wear. [Buy now from REI]( [The REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Crew Top - Women's.]( [REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Crew Top]( [Deal price: $33]( | Street price: $50 Our testers found the polyester and spandex mix of this top to be extremely comfortable. We like that the shirts are tagless for comfort, and transition from outdoors to indoors with ease. [Buy now from REI]( For more deals on our picks, check out the [Wirecutter Deals page](. [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving Top Picks, [unsubscribe](. 
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