Black Friday 2018 is a little under one week away. In turn, deals, coupon codes and all sorts of limited-time discounts ought to already be coming your way. Not everyone has gifts for their friends, family and co-workers already picked out and ordered, so below are 20 gift ideas for our loyal readers of A Global Lifestyle.
Loveless Cafe’s Chicken & Waffle Set
Nashville, Tennessee’s historic Loveless Cafe is known for its world-famous biscuits and also for serving over 500,000 food enthusiasts, locals, out-of-town guests and celebrities each year. Its Chicken & Waffles gift set is part of the restaurant’s Southern Goodness Subscription, as featuring 1.5 pounds of Fried Chicken Breading, 1 pound of Belgian Waffle & Pancake Mix, and 12 ounces of Pure Maple Syrup. Orders placed by the 10th of any month will start the subscription with that month’s items. Each box will ship by the 15th of each month.
Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Gift Set
From your very first sip of Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur, you will notice just how creamy it is. A luxurious blend of rich Irish dairy cream, real chocolate and aged Irish whiskey, Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur was the winner of a “World’s Best Cream Liqueur” award in 2016. The Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Gift Set not only comes with a bottle of that very tasty Irish cream, but also two limited-edition Kerrygold mugs.
Deep Eddy Vodka Holiday Gift Box
Deep Eddy Vodka is inspired by the oldest swimming hole in Austin, Texas — a place where people come together to enjoy good times that never seem to end. The popular brand’s gift box is available at select retailers nationwide and includes a 750 mL bottle of Deep Eddy Original Vodka alongside a festive 6-foot string of Deep Eddy Vodka mini-lights. Also included is the delicious recipe for Deep Eddy’s Apple Spice cocktail.
Since the Hoyle brand was first established by Englishman Edmond Hoyle (1672-1769), Hoyle playing cards have set the standard for quality and trust. Today, Hoyle is dedicated to creating card games that kids and adults love to play, while also learning lessons and making memories together. Hoyle produces a number of kid-oriented card games which are both fun and educational, teach concepts like empathy. Some of these games are also waterproof, making them even more ideal for trips to the beach or pool. Hoyle recently sent out a coupon in local newspapers, as valid through November 30th, which takes $2.00 off any purchase of their products.
Corso is a successful startup owned by some of the same partners involved with Coalatree, as recently featured on A Global Lifestyle. Premium goods for busy professionals, Corso’s notebooks keep both form and function in mind. Quality aside, a substantial portion of every notebook purchased goes towards worthwhile non-profit organizations.
Beards have been “in” for years, and they do not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. In turn, you undoubtedly have some bearded people in your life who are gift-worthy. The Beard Bro is the #1 rated and first ever complete Beard Shaping Tool. Line it up. Shave over the edge. Perfect lines. The patented tapered-edge designed Beard Bro Tool shapes beards fast and easy and shapes a variety of styles while being equipped with leveling markings for symmetry. Combine with clippers or a razor to achieve an accurate trim or crisp shave.
Known as “the world’s best onesie,” Tuxy keeps both comfort and style in mind. Many have also called it “the first good looking onesie,” which I tend to agree with. As noted within the image above, it is multi-functional and “perfect for binge eating.” Every Tuxy suit comes with a Tuxy Utility bag to ensure easy packing.
Billed as “the end of washer mold,” the Holdy Moldy aims to keep front load washes clean and mold-free. It props the door open at the perfect angle to allow air to move and dry out the machine between washes. It allows for your entry door into tight laundry room spaces to not hit the washer door when left full honor. It can be installed in less than a minute and will keep you from continually cleaning your front load washer.
Under the newly-launched Aspire line, Groove Ring makes breathable and activity-safe silicone rings. Founder Peter Goodwin wanted to make a ring that howed his commitment to his family while meeting the demands of his work as an Alaskan guide and wilderness lodge owner. His creation not only offers durability and functionality, but rugged good looks as well. If your Groove Ring purchase gets damaged, cut or stretched, the brand will replace it for free, no questions asked.
FoodSaver FM3920 Vacuum Sealer
FoodSaver is the ultimate food storage accessory. The FM3920 is a 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealing System with Built-In Roll Storage, Marinate Button and Roll Cutter on Lid to cut bags to any length. Whether you want to make prep-ahead meals, store leftovers, or freeze meats and produce for longer periods of time, the 2-in-1 Manual Operation Food Preservation System is the sensible way to save money and eliminate food waste. Or in fewer words, it prolongs the life of your produce and unsealed goods by repackaging them in an airtight bag. Regular use of the FoodSaver will certainly save you money.
The name “Kit-Cat Clock” may not be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, but odds are that you have seen a Kit-Kat Clock in-person. That is said because this product has been on the market since 1932, and statistically speaking, one has been bought every 3 minutes for the last 50 years. The California Clock Company has kept the Kit-Cat popular, and more models are expected to come onto the market per a recent interview Q&A with the company’s David Milburn.
Ecuadane’s Everything Blanket
Ecuadane was born as an online market of curated short-run, high-quality products from around the world. But the company is now best known for its blankets. The popular Everything Blanket is billed as “the most versatile blanket on the planet,” perfect for the home, outdoors and on the go. It is large enough for a king-size bed while super-soft. It is produced by indigenous Otavaleño people in Ecuador, and each purchase helps to support a local artisan-centric economy.
True South Puzzle Co. is a Nashville-based jigsaw puzzle company. Known for creating spectacular, original puzzles that are almost as entertaining to look at as they are to complete, True South’s puzzles are U.S.-made and designed by independent artists. Some of the most popular designs are 59 National Parks and American Road Trip. True South also has created themed puzzles about parks (e.g. the Appalachian Trail), sports (football, baseball, hockey and basketball), and pets (dogs and cats).
Created by Kristina Tsipouras, Moroccan Magic is a USDA-certified organic lip balm infused with 100 percent pure argan and essential oils. Tsipouras holds the distinction of running the only woman-owned, minority-owned and cruelty-free small brand on the shelves of major retail outlets. When trying Moroccan Magic for the first time, expect what many have called “the smoothest lip balm ever.”
Made from all natural goat milk, Dionis Skincare revitalizes your complexion from head to toe. Dionis was founded in 1982, initially starting as a small soap-making business using goat milk in its products. Dionis Goat Milk Skincare’s current product line includes limited-edition Caramel Pumpkin Spice hand cream, soap and lip balm. This is in addition to the already-established scrubs and body lotions.
The Chameleon is a new color-changing water bottle which many critics believe will revolutionize the way we drink water. Launched by leading drinkware brand Root7, as based in London, The Chameleon offers the creative flair you would expect from Root7’s in-house design team. Simply put, cold water activates colors within the bottle, which allows you to see the bottle’s fill level in a fun way. The Chameleon is, of course, reusable beyond being sustainably-sourced.
Instead of buying a regular 6-pack from the nearest grocery store, how about impressing others with your own DIY alcoholic drinks? Helping you accomplish that feat, the Brooklyn Brew Shop offers a range of stylish, compact, affordable — and reusable — home brewing kits. The Brooklyn Brew Shop team sells an array of fantastic options, including kits to make a Grapefruit Honey Ale, a Hard Apple Cider and even a Sparkling Wine and Sparking Rosé. Starting at just $40, the kits take approximately 4 weeks to brew, yielding 1 to 5 gallons. The shop also has a Hot Sauce Kit on the market, which this writer has not yet had the chance to try out, unfortunately.
HSN’s DASH 2-Cup Mini Rice Cooker
Pun intended, making rice can be a sticky situation. Sometimes it is overcooked, other times it is undercooked. But you can ditch that guesswork and find excellent grains with the help of this rice cooker, as sold via HSN. Just add your ingredients and press a button. It switches off automatically when your rice finishes cooking. It is also great for chili, mac and cheese and more. And this very-portable device is also available in a “2-pack” with “Gift Boxes.”
Launched close to 30 years ago, the Chocolate Pizza Company has been covered by Forbes, People, Food Network and CNBC alike. Beyond its signature Chocolate Pizza, the Syracuse-based company produces over 100 gourmet chocolate specialties. The Peanut Butter Wings were a big hit in this household. In turn, it may not be surprising that the Chocolate Pizza Company is Central New York’s largest gourmet chocolate manufacturer.
The Mr. Steak line of seasonings aims to offer up a series of top-tier finishing moves for your steaks. The Finisher is my personal favorite, as a blend of coarse white and black pepper with cane sugar, coarse salt, and coriander. The same brand also has the Mr. Steak One-Burner Infrared Portable Grill on the market. This portable grill is compact and great for any summer grilling excursion, whether that is at a campsite, beach or the backyard, heating up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. In turn, Mr. Steak not only helps you cook meat on the go but also flavor it to your liking.
ThumbsUp’s Retro Handheld Console
Gamers of all ages are going to love this Retro Handheld Console. With over 150 8-bit games, ThumbsUp’s Retro Handheld Console is portable, featuring a 1.8-inch LCD screen. It operates based off of 3 AAA batteries and is designed to be compatible with PAL and European televisions.
Dry Baby is a line of clothing and accessories designed to keep babies clean and dry. Developed by a former NASA scientist, Dry Baby uses only the softest of cotton, allowing for liquids of all kinds to simply roll off of the fabric and off of a baby; this includes spit, juices, blueberries, and other colorful items known to stain. In turn, there is no need to stress over spilled milk, literally and figuratively. Beyond Dry Baby appearing to be the only baby brand on the market that can actually repel liquids — making its clothing and accessories both stain and odor-resistant — no harsh chemicals are used within the brand’s production, ensuring all Dry Baby products to be machine-washable.
