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Everyone loves Amazon for the holidays. With reliable 2-day shipping (if you’ve got Prime) and millions of gift items and ideas for last-minute ordering, that’s no surprise. If you’re stumped on what to get, take a look at what the masses are buying from the retail giant.
Amazon’s Most Wished For List is updated daily with the items most often added to Amazon wish lists and registries. It’s a great indicator of what’s trending and popular for those hard-to-shop-for relatives. These are the most wished-for gifts of 2018:
With a similar game setup as Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme? is the newest hot party game. Each player matches a funny caption to a popular meme at the center of the table, and the winner is picked by a rotating judge each hand. Be warned: It’s NSFW (or for kids, for that matter).
Reviews: 4.5k Star rating: 4.5
Get What Do You Meme? on Amazon for $30
This entry-level smart speaker has all the power of Alexa in one tiny package. It is upgraded from the previous generation, which we loved when we tested the best Amazon smart speakers, and comes in a few beautiful finishes that won’t disrupt the flow of your home decor.
Reviews: 5k Star rating: 4.5
Get Echo Dot on Amazon for $30
I guess it’s no real surprise that Apple makes the best true wireless earbuds on the market, nor is it a surprise that everyone wants them. They sync flawlessly with an iPhone, have an efficient charging pack (pictured above), and have better sound quality than the average Apple headphones. Even our most discerning critic couldn’t deny his love for these earbuds—why should you?
Reviews: 1.6k Star rating: 4.4
Get AirPods on Amazon for $190
Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s memoir is the most-read biography of the moment. One reviewer raves, “Michelle Obama gives us endearing, insightful, honest memories. From growing up in a working class household in Chicago, to leaving the White House residence, her story is unique and thought provoking.”
Reviews: 1.2k Star rating: 4.9
Get Becoming on Amazon for $20
According to many pleasantly surprised Amazon reviewers, kids love this cleaning set. One even witnessed a throng of children abandon screens and Nerf guns at a 2-year-old’s birthday party in favor of this set. Bonus: It will make the transition to chores that much easier in a few years. What’s not to love?
Reviews: 2.4k Star rating: 4.6
Get Let’s Play House! on Amazon for $24
Nintendo’s newest gaming console is in high demand. The Switch combines the power of a full home gaming console with the ability to “undock” the smaller screen and take it on the go like a tablet. Most Switch games allow three or four players to game together at the same time, and as usual, Nintendo’s games are colorful, intuitive, and family-friendly.
Reviews: 5k Star rating: 4.
