Family gatherings, white elephant parties, and New Year’s Eve shindigs are (almost) in full swing. And anyone who has hosted a festive soiree knows the amount of prep work that goes into making the whole thing come together. Need a little help? These clever holiday hosting items will do the trick, and they’re all under $30. 

Whether you’re hosting for the first time or are a seasonal pro, you’ll want to check out these finds from Le Creuset, W&P, Swiffer, and Amazon—all of which will make entertaining so much easier. You may have been shopping for Christmas gifts within Amazon’s The Holiday Shop, but you’d be remiss to skip out on its Hosting section, which is filled with genius goodies. 

Best Amazon Holiday Hosting Finds 

RoyalHouse Bamboo Charcuterie Board Set

You can’t have a holiday party without a charcuterie board, which is where this pick from RoyalHouse comes in. In addition to a large serving area, the clever bamboo board has a hollow border designed for fruits and nuts that tend to roll away. It even has a hidden drawer to store cheese knives, so they’re out of sight when not in use. 

W&P Cocktail Ice Tray

Dress up cocktails right at home with elegant ice cubes that rival a professional mixologists’ with this popular W&P ice tray. The tray molds create an etched design during the freezing process, leaving you with a gorgeous petal look that feels merry and bright. While it may look like you chiseled the ice yourself, the silicone tray lets you pop out cubes very easily. Read: Low lift, big impact. 

Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte

Le Creuset Dutch ovens, casseroles, and soup pots are winter-weather staples, but you don’t want to sleep on its mini round cocotte. The editor-loved pick is adorable yet so versatile, making it ideal for small appetizers and single-served desserts. Think: baked brie, spinach dip, mac and cheese, crème brûlée—all of which can be cooked and then served right from the dish.  

Kll Candle Warmer Lamp

In between freshening up drinks and tuning music, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is the burning candle. While we love them, candles can be a hazard if not tended to, so we’d recommend this candle warmer that heats the wax to release the comforting scent sans the flame. Plus, have you seen how chic the warmer looks? The black base and clear, textured shade is everything. 

Amazon Echo Pop

Speaking of tunes, this Amazon Echo Pop will be your new party essential. Play your favorite holiday Spotify playlist, adjust the sound, and change the song right from your phone and your voice using the Alexa voice assistant. Plus, it’ll let you know when guests arrive, prompt you to turn the tree lights on, and even remind you of the time (in case you’re running late). 

Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Kit

Real Simple readers love this Swiffer PowerMop, and they sold like hotcakes during Black Friday this year—for good reason. An upgrade from the original, this mop works with durable scrubbing pads and fresh-smelling cleaning solution to remove dirt, sticky messes, and paw prints with ease. The lightweight and slim build is also wonderful for tackling multiple rooms without cords or plugs. 

Sweet Water Decor Warm and Cozy Reed Diffuser Set

If you want to forgo candles altogether, consider a reed diffuser set, like this gorgeous one from Sweet Water Decor. The festive-scented oil travels up the wooded reeds to give off notes of pine, fir, ginger, cinnamon, and orange aka all things Christmas. And because there’s no flame involved, you can set it up and leave it out without a care.  

LuLu Wine Glass Markers

After a few drinks, glasses somehow all start to look the same. These LuLu Wine Glass Markers are the solution, allowing guests to write their name on their beverages to avoid mixups. The nice thing is after the party is over, the marks easily wash away with soap and water. You get six metallic markers in festive colors like silver, yellow, red, and green.