HO HO HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2021 by Jen Stein & The Giving Crew, PART 2!
Thank-you my dear friend Jen for allowing me to share your wonderful and thorough gift guide with my readers, here is a link to part one from yesterday!!
Make Mom Merry
1)Calming Heat Messaging Neck Wrap by Sharper Image $39.99. Wrap with 3 heat settings provides soothing & relaxing vibrations with weighted clay filling www.sharperimage.com
2)Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ: Everyday is a Good Day by Rodney Scott $29.99. A legendary pitmaster shares his recipes and experience Clarkson Potter/ Ten Speed
3)Head Lightz Beanie with Light Leopard print $27.99. This hat has a built-in light to keep one safe in any circumstance., perfect for dog walking at night! www.Amazon.com
4)6 Piece Self Care Beauty Set by Shea Radiance $70. This complete body set includes African Black Bar, African Soap Body Wash, Large Whipped Shea Butter, Nourishing Body Cream, Ayate Wash Cloth, and Wooden Soap Dish. www.shearadiance.com
5)Proof is in the Pudding Eyeshadow Palette by Beauty Bakery $38. 9 neutral shadows that are vegan and paraben-free. The founder, Cashmere Nicole is a cancer survivor who supports giving and using her brand to shine light on a number of causes. www.beautybakerie.com
Dashing for Dad
1)Bevel Body Black Bergamot Body Wash 16 FL OZ exfoliates + hydrates while smelling amazing $17.94 and Bevel Body Lotion 16 fl OZ with shea butter and argan oil for all day moisture that is ultra-hydrating $9.95. By Walker and Company www.getbevel.com Also see their Starter Shave Kit with Safety Razor. $90
2)Socket Shelf Sharper Image 6 outlets and 2 USB ports with surge protection with added cord organizer and handy shelf make this a perfect practical gift for the bathroom or workspace $39.99. www.sharperimage.com
3)TCL TAB Pro 5G $399.99. The light sleek tablet has a pre-installed 5G UW SIM card, 4GB RAM, 64 GB ROM, stereo speakers, and is powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 5G Octa-core processor. It features a 10.36” FHD + display powered by NXTVISION with Eye Care modes. The box comes with a fast charge wall USB power adapter, USB cable, headphone jack adapter, SIM ejector tool & an easy-to-follow quick reference guide. The battery is powerful, and it doubles as a power bank to charge other devices! www.tcl.com
4)Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whisky $59. This smooth whisky is named for the first African American master distiller and is a Black owned business to support. www.unclenearest.reservebar.com
5)Seasonal Contra Chef Apron by Tilit $92. Limited edition waxed light weight cotton apron is protective shield that lets dad be a crazy cook and keep clean! www.tilitnyc.com
Santa Paws
1)Call My People Tag by Trill Paws $28. The metal tag has room for essential info and has a fun design. It is a Black owned business to support. Also: Cuban Link Gold Chain Collar by Trill Paws $46 This is the ultimate bling collar to pimp out your precious pet! www.Trillpaws.com
2)Aniac Pet Christmas Costume $13.99. Your pet will be holiday stylin in this festive outfit that is fit for social media pics! www.amazon.com
3)Dog Bed by Casper $152.10 Durable dog mattress so Fifi or Fido can have sweet dreams. Comes in powder Blue. www.casper.com
4)Pets Know Best ®HuggiePup™ from Allstar Innovations $29.99. Plush with heat pack helps calm pets while real-feel pulsing heartbeat is for comfort. www.huggiepup.com
5)Stellar Cat Bed by Tuft and Paw $299. Award winning cat bed that has modern design and bult for comfort. www.tuftandpaw.com
Super Stocking Stuffers
1)Signature Trio Gift Set by Trade St. Jam Co $42. Blueberry Lemon Basil Jam, Smoked Yellow Peach Jam, and Strawberry Chipotle Fig Jam are included in this unique gift grouping. www.tradestjamco.com
2)For Keeps 4+ The Loyal Subjects Wave 2 $12.99. 7 Sweet styles of dolls to collect with powerful positive messaging. Each have accessories and stickers. www.TheLoyalSubjects.com
3)My Squishy Little Dumplings 5+ WowWee $14.99. Squeeze cheeks and reveal perky personality. Collect all 4 adorable dumplings! www.wowwee.com
4)Pie Crust Mold by Wilton $10.39. 6 classic design cavities to fill with pie dough for sensational looking pastry! Must have for baker on your list!! www.wilton.com
5)Dinosaur Set 8+ $19.99. Cubles Make 3 dynamic dinos out of recycled paperboard in this mashup between origami and a puzzle www.cubles.com Also see Mindy Microbe from Max Meow in Cubles $7.99!
Kitchen Comforts
1)Diamond Infused Non-Stick 9 Piece Baking Set Wilton $78.99. Easy to clean, simple to use, the sensational bake set includes 2 circular pans, muffin pan, 1 oblong pan with cover, utensils, and sheet pan. This set is perfect for bakers and cooks in general. www.wilton.com
2)AMR515 Juicer by AI COK $85. Have a healthy holiday with this sturdy juicer that makes juicing a joy! It is simple to use and clean. www.aicookhome.com
3)Pasta & Noodle Maker by Philips $399.95. This kitchen small appliance makes the pasta after you place the ingredients in the machine easily! www.usa.philips.com
4)Dracula Garlic Mincer by Ototo $18.99. This adorable garlic mincer is shaped as your favorite vampire! Too cute! www.animicausa.com
5)Stainless Steel Caribou set by Marta Cromwell for 2 $20. Put marshmallows and chocolate on your mugs with this fun set www.UncommonGoods.com
Bonus Gift idea for the Baker: Tilt-N-Turn Ultra Cake Turntable Cake Decorating Stand by Wilton $89.99. This is essential for every cake decorator! www.wilton.com
Perfect Pantry Presents
1)Lillies of Charleston Mild Gift Box: $28.98. The great gift box includes Ho-Lotta All Purpose Spice (tremendous dry rub for protein, especially wings), Special Blend All Purpose Sauce (marinade & condiment that takes eggs, chili, and even greens to the next level), & Mustard BBQ Sauce (for delicious dips, marvelous meats, and pasta that needs pizzazz)! www.lilliesofcharleston.com
2)Licensed To Grill Spice Collection by Savory Spice Shop $58.99. Try 8 distinct spices for grilling from Plank Salmon Rub to Nantucket Herb & Citrus rub. The California Citrus rub adds tremendous flavor to meat and the Mt Elbert All Purpose Seasoning is a super kitchen staple. www.savoryspiceshop.com
3)Blk & Bold Coffees $14 per 12 oz bag of rich robust coffee with 5% of the company profits going to support at risk youth www.blkandbold.com
4)Lillies of Charleston Heavenly HOT Gift Bo $28.98. The box includes Hissy Fit All Purpose HOT Spice (heat for your meat!), Hab Mussy Mustard BBQ Sauce (the spicy sauce that is boss to add to salads, gazes, and veggies), & Low Country Loco Hot Sauce (add zip to soups, sauces, marinades, or anything you need to take up a peg)! ALSO look for The Spice Box from Lillies. It comes with Hissy Fit All Purpose HOT Spice, the super Sweet Smoke Dry Spice Rub (that our test kitchen could not get enough of), the best Beef’n Burger Seasoning Mix, & their Lemon Pepper Seasoning Mix, that you will just love! $29.48 www.lilliesofcharleston.com Support a small Southern business!
5)Round The World Spice Collection by Savory Spice Shop $58.99. 8 spices from around the world to add to your pantry for pinch of pleasure. Scan a QR code to get recipes and more to explore the collection. Try a Garam Masala Blend, Herb De Provence mix, Chinese 5 Spice blend, and additional far-off flavors. www.savoryspiceshop.com
HoHo Holiday Chocolate
1)Theo Dark Chocolate Lover Gift Box $15.99. This delicious dark dessert box includes Classic Cookie Bites, Peanut Butter Cups, and 2 bold bars! www.TheoChocolate.com
2)Candy Melts by Wilton $3.79. Melt, Mold, Drip, & Drizzle in holiday colors for vibrant and festive desserts! www.wilton.com
3)All I Want For Christmas Hat Box by Jacques Torres $133. has chocolate lollies, a Santa Bear, Santa, Cookies, Hot Chocolate, bon bons & more!!! www.mrchocolate.com
4)Theo Greetings Holiday Gift Box $46.99. It Includes 6 happy holiday themed chocolate goodies. Included are Peppermint Drinking Chocolate, Let It Snow Carmel Collection, and 4 bars. Theo Greetings Gift Box | Theo Chocolate
5)Sol Cacao Chocolate Bars from Peru, Madagascar, and Ecuador $7 each bar! Bronx craft chocolates that are made with the best ingredients and will melt your heart! www.solcacao.com
Terrific Tech
1)iPhone 13 Pro by Apple $999.99. This mega phone has an A15 processor, new Telephoto camera features a 77 mm focal length & 3x optical zoom, takes macro video & stills, 6x optical zoom range across the system, ability to shoot vivid clear video, & has a long battery life. It has up to 1TB of storage, custom OLED technology, all-new 5-core GPU, new CPU performance & efficiency cores, and a ridiculously fast neural engine. To sum it up, this phone is mind-blowing! www.apple.com
I got two just this past week! The Pro Max, and the mini!
2)Vivomove HR Rose Gold Touchscreen Hybrid Smartwatch by Garmin $349.99. Fits Wrists 125-196mm with hidden touchscreen display and real watch hands. It has 24/7 heart rate monitoring, wellness monitoring tools for stress, and has a long battery life. It comes in multiple colors and really is great for those that are health conscious and want to be plugged in. www.garmin.com
3)WH 1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over the Ear Headphone by Sony $349.99. Comfortable long wear headphones with a speak-to-chat feature, 5 built in microphones, ability to pair with 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously, and comes in 3 colors. Google and Alexa compatible www.sony.com
4) Smart Mug by Ember $129.99. Keep your hot drinks hot with this smart mug with app for over an hour! Great to make tea in! www.ember.com
5)Elipsa E-Reader by Kobo $399.99. This e-reader has 300 PPI, an easy to see 10.3” touch screen that one can take notes on with their stylus pen, dark & light modes, 32GB storage, supports 15 different file formats, & works with USB-C charging devices. This is terrific for work and for students on the go! www.kobo.com
Charities that bring Joy To The World
1) Marquis Studios brings the arts through education to schools and groups like Sanctuary For Families. They serve schools that have had the arts stripped away and share education & innovation through experienced teaching staff. www.marquisstudios.org
2) New Alternatives increases the self-sufficiency of LGBTQ & homeless youth by enabling them to transition out of the shelter system into stable adult lives by providing long term support. www.newalternativesnyc.org
3) Sanctuary for Families provides services for families that face violence and hardship. They have homes for those who need to be in safe houses. 212-349-6009 www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org
4) The Foundation for Gender Equality (FGE) is dedicated to creating an urgent call to action on behalf of women and girls globally. They fight for gender equality, provide needed resources to shelters and safe houses, and make sure LQBTQ homes have much needed resources. www.foundationforgenderequality.org
5) World Wildlife Fund is all about conservation. They lead the way in protecting the planet and it’s natural resources. www.worldwildlife.org
TOP PICK: YOU- Charity starts with each of us. Consider everyday saying to a random person as you walk – “happy holidays”. It will make them feel cared for and spreads light. It costs nothing, but has power. If every reader once a day did this, think of how bright the world could be….
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