Andrea Kornstein
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Andrea Kornstein is a Brooklyn-based writer who’s covered everything from higher education and health & wellness to entertainment and tech. She’s written for multiple outlets including Mashable, What to Expect and Everyday Health. And she’s contributed to dozens of Princeton Review books. Of course, her greatest passion is crafting corporate blog posts (of which she has written many). Andrea also co-founded Broken Toaster Productions. Broken Toaster has created a handful of original pilots and web series, some of which have screened at festivals around the country. When she’s not writing, she can frequently be found performing improv in bar basements (along with roughly half of New York City).
This MasterClass Bogo gets you classes from Gordon Ramsey, Helen Mirren, and more
MasterClass is bringing back its buy one, gift one promotion. Starting today through midnight on December 27, you can buy an All-Access Pass for $180 and gift a second pass to a friend or loved one at no additional cost. This means that both recipients will have access to MasterClass’ entire library.
The best water flossers and Waterpiks, according to dentists
Often referred to as Waterpics, oral irrigators are a great alternative for people who avoid flossing. They work to help your oral hygiene by directing a concentrated stream of water onto your teeth and gums and breaking up the biofilm that harbors bacteria. Here are the best water flossers out there.
Lego’s Women of NASA collection just dropped to under $20 at Walmart
Legos are one of the most universally loved children's toys out there, but more often than not, these building blocks are geared more toward boys than girls. That's definitely not the case with this NASA-inspired Lego set, however. Walmart is dropping the price to make it even more affordable.
Amazon drops prices on Vitamix, Nutribullet, and Ninja Blenders
Blenders should be a staple of every kitchen. After all, they’re quite versatile, making everything from soups to smoothies. With Amazon savings on top brands like Vitamix, Nutribullet, and Ninja, now is a great time to save big on a name-brand kitchen appliance.
The best last-minute Christmas gift ideas for holiday slackers
The countdown to Christmas has really ramped up, but there are plenty of fantastic options readily available. We've found all of the last-minute gifts you need to have yourself a successful holiday on any budget. Just don't wait too much longer!
Still have money in your Flexible Spending Account? Head to the FSA online store
Don’t panic if you still have money sitting in your FSA and no doctor's appointments on the horizon to spend it on. The FSA store has plenty of cool, useful health and wellness gizmos that you’ll want to purchase for your home and your health.
Need accounting help? QuickBooks Self-Employed is half off for the holidays
QuickBooks is an accounting software package. And it’s a must-have if you’re an independent contractor and entrepreneur. After all, running your own business is difficult enough. For a limited time, you can save up to 50 percent on QuickBooks self-employed for the holidays.
Amazon is slashing its prices on an array of top blenders
Blenders are great for preparing tasty treats ranging from soups to smoothies. Of course, they are also a kitchen staple. Hence they make a great gift for the budding chef in your life. And now you’re in luck; there are some great blender sales going on, and here are a few top picks.
These fitness deals come just in time to work off those holiday calories
Finding space at home to get in a few sets and reps can be a challenge in itself. Fortunately, there are plenty of compact fitness equipment options available that will work within the confines of virtually any house. You can even find a number of them on sale right now at Amazon and Walmart.
Amazon slashes prices on devices for kids, from the Echo Dot to Fire tablets
Your kids have inherited your love of gadgets. They are always trying to get their hands all over your iPad, smartphone, etc. But you’ve seen where those hands have been. Fortunately, there are plenty of kid-friendly devices on the market these days. And thanks to some hot holiday sales, they are affordable.
You can now watch soccer games online with streaming service ESPN+
Launched back in April, ESPN+ is a direct-to-consumer subscription sports streaming service. For a mere $5 a month or $50 per year, you can have access to the best sports content available including multiple soccer leagues.
College sports are yours to watch live online with an ESPN+ free trial
It can be difficult to catch all the college games, especially for smaller conferences. Well, thanks to ESPN+ that’s no longer the case. Now, with this service (that offers a free trial), you won't need to miss any of your alma mater's games.