Mary’s Favorite Things (2026)

Saving money on mary favorite things does not have to be complicated. We rounded up the essentials so you can spend less and skip the guesswork.

Key Takeaways

•   If you woke up this morning with a sense of panic realizing there are just days until Christmas, let me offer some sweet relief, a com...
• You’re about to discover that my favorite things are mostly practical, which could explain why I prefer to receive practical gifts.
• A new vacuum for Christmas?

 

If you woke up this morning with a sense of panic realizing there are just days until Christmas, let me offer some sweet relief, a compilation of my favorite things that I have purchased from my own money, with all details updated and now gathered into one convenient place.

You’re about to discover that my favorite things are mostly practical, which could explain why I prefer to receive practical gifts. A new vacuum for Christmas? I’d be thrilled and delighted. All that to say that no doubt, my favorite things seriously reflect that personal bias.

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Rowenta Steam Iron

$99.99 Purchase on Amazon

This is one amazing steam iron. It is affordable, reliable, and gives me excellent results consistently. It is comfortable to use and has enough heft to give a good press. Has a super shiny stainless steel soleplate that is simple to clean. The high steam rate blasts away wrinkles through its 400 micro steam holes. Auto shutoff has saved my bacon on a couple of occasions.

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Save $15.00 Anker SoundCore Bluetooth Speaker

$44.99 $29.99 Purchase on Amazon

This portable wireless speaker for iPhone, Samsung, and more is just fantastic. It has a 24-hour playtime, 66-ft Bluetooth Range (which I test to its limits frequently) plus a built-in mic. And the sound quality is amazing. Sometimes I wonder how I ever got along without a quality affordable wireless speaker like this one.

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Instant Pot Duo Mini 3-Qt.

$89.99 Purchase on Amazon

It’s the most amazing thing, one kitchen appliance that replaces seven. That’s why it’s called Instant Pot 7-in-1. The manufacturer has come out with bigger models, and I do have the 6-qt Duo,  but this is the one I have, love, and use almost every day. It’s the perfect size for 2 to 4 people.

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iClever Boost Strip

Purchase on Amazon

This attractive charging station has 4 USB ports and 3 AC outlets. I use mine what seems like 24/7 because when I work I need so numerous things plugged in. You’d be amazed if you could see my desk right now. Something is plugged into every port. And I have one of these charging stations on each nightstand in our guest room. It’s the first thing guests mention, how convenient for each person to have their own place to plug-in and charge their devices.

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Hoover ONEPWR Cordless Sti Vac

Purchase on Amazon

 My favorite stick vac is powered by a mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery. That’s one of the secrets of this stick vac’s awesomeness. A full charge not only holds power until I need to use it (I can store it anywhere in the house, not necessarily attached to its charger), it has a seemingly endless runtime because it holds its charge until used. I’m talking 30 minutes or longer of continuous use, too. With its replaceable battery and separate settings for carpet and wood, Linx is like an electric broom, dustpan, and dust mop all in one. And super effective against pet hair! This is my go-to for quick cleanups. (Does a excellent job of that on low-pile carpet, too.)

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Save $110.00 RoboVac

$279.99 $169.99 Purchase on Amazon

There’s a new robot vacuum in town and eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S MAX , is its name. This robot has renewed my faith that robotic vacuuming is not only possible, it can be amazing.

This little thing is so smart, it knows when it needs to be recharged and finds its way back “home” to the charging dock for a refill. He is only 2.58 inches tall, which means he can go under furniture and beds without getting stuck. We call him Guffy and I believe he’s the best inexpensive robot vacuum out there and I love him.

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Shark Professional Lift-Away Vacuum

$199.99 Purchase on Amazon

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Final Thoughts

The bottom line: a little research on mary favorite things goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is one click away.

Originally published at everydaycheapskate.com.