Seasonal Picks & Shopping Calendar
Shopping moments come around every year. Each page below keeps the same address and gets refreshed every season with picks from our catalog. Every pick says who it suits.
How we pick: we research specs, owner feedback and expert reviews. We haven’t tested these products hands-on. Scores are our editorial opinion, not Amazon customer ratings, and we never list prices because they change. We earn a commission if you buy through our Amazon links.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Hub
Late November Our Black Friday and Cyber Monday hub: the HashMonkey picks worth watching for deals, plus our gift guides. We never list prices; check current price.
Christmas Gifts: Our Favorite Picks for Everyone on Your List
December Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list: watches, cozy handmade throws, Echo and Kindle, kitchen classics and stocking stuffers, with who each suits.
Valentine's Day Gifts That Feel Personal
February 14 Valentine's Day gift ideas that feel personal: handmade jewelry, an engraved leather journal, luxury skincare, a dress watch and a cozy throw.
Mother's Day Gifts She'll Actually Use
May (second Sunday) Mother's Day gift ideas she'll actually use: a Dyson dryer, La Mer body cream, a Kindle, handmade ceramics, a leather tote and an alpaca throw.
Father's Day Gifts for Every Kind of Dad
June (third Sunday) Father's Day gift ideas for every kind of dad: a grill, a G-Shock, a NOCO jump starter, a BlueDriver scanner, a leather dopp kit and a field watch.
Back to School: Tech, Bags and Dorm Picks
August–September Back-to-school picks for students: Kindle, Fire tablet, a tech backpack, Echo Dot for the dorm, Fire TV Stick and an Echo Pop Kids for younger kids.
Spring Cleaning: Tools to Reset the House, Car and Garage
March–April Spring cleaning picks: a Vacmaster wet/dry vac, Chemical Guys and Meguiar’s car care, a trunk organizer, seagrass baskets and a cargo mat.
Summer Outdoor & Grilling Picks
June–August Summer outdoor and grilling picks: a Ninja Woodfire grill, Ooni and Ninja pizza ovens, an ICECO car fridge, Supergoop SPF and a Garmin GPS watch.
Prime Day Prep: What to Watch Before the Sale
July (plus October Big Deal Days) Get ready for Prime Day: Amazon devices worth watching for deals, including Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, Ring, Blink and eero. Make a list first; check current price.
Looking for gifts? See our holiday gift guides.
Reader questions
Common questions, answered by the HashMonkey team
Do these pages change every year?
The addresses stay the same, and we refresh the picks and copy for each season.
Do you list sale prices?
No. Prices change constantly. Use the Check price buttons to see current prices on Amazon.
How are picks chosen?
From our catalog and editorial research into specs, owner feedback and expert reviews, not hands-on testing.