Go to Des Moines Public Library website to get last-minute gift ideas

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Searching for holiday gifts can feel like a hassle any year, and 2021 is certainly no exception. If you still need to do some last-minute shopping, make sure you're getting your loved ones a great product at a good price by checking out Consumer Reports on the Des Moines Public Library website, free to use with your library card.

Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a fair, just and safe marketplace for all consumers. It has a team of consumers and employees who do rigorous testing of products, offering shoppers the most accurate information possible.

Consumer Reports is especially known for its reviews of:

  • Electronics, such as televisions, cell phones, tablets, and computer accessories

  • Appliances, including anything from coffee grinders to refrigerators to waffle makers

  • Home and garden items, such as drills, snow blowers, cookware, and air mattresses

  • Items for children, like car seats, strollers, and diaper bags

  • Cars, food, money-related items and more

The Consumer Reports holiday gift guide is updated with deals, advice, lists and more. Find great gift ideas for mom, dad, the tech and coffee lovers in your life, the amateur chefs and more. Using the product reviews on the site, you can make sure the gift you buy is reliable.

In addition to the gift-giving guides, there are tons of great benefits to take advantage of during any part of the year. The Best Time to Buy guide lets you know when products are usually on deep discount. For example, bike helmets and treadmills are typically cheapest in December. If you want bed sheets or a new oven, however, it’s best to wait until January.

Consumer Reports is also highlighting some 2021-specific issues. When you check out Consumer Reports online, you’ll find a list of shipping deadlines for country’s major delivery companies, including USPS, UPS, and FedEx, as well as some of the deadlines that retailers have put in place to ensure your gift makes it in time for your holiday celebrations.

There’s also information about how to beat “bots” to get your hands on this year’s hottest gifts. If you’re tired of seeing items sell out the moment they're available only to be resold at a higher price, Consumer Reports has some information about how you can level the playing field this year.

Start using Consumer Reports online today by going to dmpl.org/consumer-reports.

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This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Go to Des Moines Public Library website to get last-minute gift ideas