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19 hours agoThe Best Bottles to Bring Your Host This Holiday Season
Ten curated spirits provide versatile, gift-ready options for hosts, spanning bourbon, champagne, gin, mezcal, rum, grappa, and inventive craft bottles.
The original recipe for Aunt Bill's Brown Candy first appeared in 1928 in the regional newspaper The Daily Oklahoman, and became a favorite across the country almost immediately. The original version vaguely calls for "nut meats," with the understanding that pecans were the preferred nut. Our version uses a mix of walnuts and pecans to give the chewy candy a touch of depth and complexity.
For example: shopping for someone who wants to let everyone know they go to live shows and get down 'n' dirty in the mosh pits? Grab a shirt from the iconic SF venue The Fillmore to put that non-verbal message on blast. Or maybe the object of your affection is seeking more low-key musical attention? They can signal fondness for reggae, dub, and drum and bass via a lid, custom tee, mug, beer koozie, or even a dog scarf proclaiming dedication to the low-end goodness of DJ SEP.
Whether you're replacing your worn-out joggers, searching for perfect holiday gifts for fitness-obsessed pals, or simply need a layering base deep under a protective winter coat. Shop Lululemon Black Friday Deals Lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Pant A standout in the sale are Lululemon's famed ABC pants, which earned Esquire's seal of approval for everyday wear. Whether they're worn inside the office or to any number of social outings, the hardworking style comes in iterations from five-pocket silhouettes to slim shapes, which provides options for anyone's lifestyle.
Buying holiday gifts is easy if you know who you're shopping for. From gifts for homebodies to presents for your type-A friend, there are ideas for every kind of person. But if you're still stumped on what to buy, I recommend going back to the basics. Everyone wants to give gifts their recipient will actually use, after all, which is why I think household essentials - like cute sponges or a fancy dish soap container - make the perfect presents.
Holiday gift giving is all about bringing joy to the people we love, and truly, what better way than with a brand-new toy or game to get excited about? If you're looking for the best toys and games to gift this December, we've got you covered. Prepare for yells of laughter and screams of delight when they unwrap these sticky
Since launching Cinematrix in early 2024, we've loved seeing how players have gotten creative with repping the game in the wild. Halloween costumes, bootleg merch, printing out custom grids for celebratory occasions - it's all lovely. But we've also gotten plenty of requests for ways to show off your Cinematrix pride without relying on DIY skills. Call us Movie Santa because, just in time for holiday gifting season, we're here to deliver.
This holiday season, Legends Memorabilia Collection (LMC) offers a gift lineup for the ultimate sports fan. From MLB autographs from Hall of Famers and All-Stars to iconic NFL and college football memorabilia from the biggest names in the game, this curated guide spotlights top items perfect for the holiday gift-giving season! Right now, there is a special opportunity for MLB Trade Rumors readers. Using the discount code "TR10," receive 10% off any purchase. To celebrate the Dodgers' World Series title, there's an exclusive opportunity for collectors and fans alike to add to their memorabilia portfolio.
You might have already bookmarked Eater's under-$50 and under-$25 gift guides, which are full of all kinds of chic home goods; kitsch, food-themed puzzles; and cult-fave buttermilk pancake mixes, but now [turns up gas] we're shopping at the under-$100 range, which gives us even more wiggle room to sweep your giftees off their feet via a Valentino biscotti ornament, a robust at-home chai kit, or a set of steak knives from Peter Luger.
Because when it comes to unforgettable gifts, jewelry sits at the top of the list. It's timeless. It's personal. It's the ultimate gesture of appreciation. And honestly, nothing will beat seeing her smile the second she spots the sparkle. Enter Pandora, the world's largest jewelry brand and a master of crafting keepsakes that capture life's treasured moments. Every piece is hand-finished, made from high-quality recycled materials, and designed to tell a storyyours, hers, both. Pandora has always understood that jewelry is memory made tangible.
Shed the stress of the festive season with a trip to Mayfair's newest boutique wellness clinic, Le Petit Saint. From the moment you enter through the blush pink doors, you're cocooned by warm, Pinterest-ready interiors created by Australian designer Blainey North, who's known for overhauling New York's tallest residential building and multiple celebrity abodes. Amid the nap pods, water features and high ceilings peppered with cherubs, you'll find rooms equipped for Hydrafacials, futuristic ExoMind treatments (to improve mental wellness) and IV drips.
Since its launch in January 2022, Graza's dark green squeeze bottles have become a favorite among influencers, chefs, food writers and InsideHook editors. While the brand still innovates in the olive oil space with releases like Frizzle - an EVOO for high-heat cooking - it has expanded its offerings beyond a little drizzle and sizzle with bags of olive oil-infused popcorn and potato chips.
The holiday season is nearly upon us, and with that, it's time to start thinking about gifts. You're in luck, because here at InsideHook, we pride ourselves on being excellent gift-suggesters - for her, for men who have everything, for cooks, for techies, for wellness gurus, you name it. We'll turn you on to another titular gift category this season: stocking stuffers. Stockings can all too easily be filled with, well, stuff.
If you're like us, Nintendo holds a special place in your heart thanks to iconic characters like Mario, Peach and Donkey Kong and multiple generations of best-selling consoles. But little did we know that outside of gaming hardware and accessories, there's an ever-growing assortment of Nintendo-themed toys, clothes and decor. And it's kind of a problem because we want all of it.
If your favorite season is approaching, you're in good company. I adore fall and winter - I'm not much of a summer gal, but once cold weather hits, you better believe I'm going all-out with bringing that seasonal appeal into every aspect of my life. I throw myself feverishly into cooking up batches of fall soup and hosting fabulous seasonal brunches, and there's one aspect of daily life that never goes untouched by the shifting seasons: morning coffee time.
The second big Amazon sales event of the year has arrived, but the online retail giant isn't the only place you'll find deals this week. In fact, so many sales are running parallel to Prime Big Deals Day, it's hard to keep track. Lucky for you, we've rounded up the best kitchen gear deals of the moment, so all you have to do is click through and purchase-the hard part is deciding what not to buy.
Since its zany first episode in 1999, "SpongeBob SquarePants" has occupied a special space in pop culture. What started as a quirky Nickelodeon cartoon quickly evolved into a cult phenomenon, attracting not just kids but also millennials, Gen Z, and even their parents. Now, SHEIN is channeling all that Bikini Bottom energy for your winter wardrobe with a limited-edition SpongeBob collection that's equal parts nostalgic, meme-worthy, and wearable.