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Shop Lodge grill pans, nifty pasta bowls, Anthropologie mugs and more.
Theres no denying that the holidays are a busy time of year with party invitations popping up.
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They have to be exciting, relatively crowd-pleasing and just a little useful.
Also, they cant exceed $40, and everything below checks off those boxes.
But I think this grill pan makes another excellent buy, if not better.
Amazon
Couple it with Lodges recognizable name, and you have a gift worth stealing.
Its huge and holds 17 ounces of hot tea, hot chocolate, coffee, espressoyou name it.
Its hard to find big, cute mugs like this, especially since its microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
Anthropologie
Y Yhy 6-Piece 30-Ounce Pasta Bowl Set
These bowls are so versatile that anyone could use them.
I particularly love their 30-ounce size, which can fit heaps of my favorite dishes, fromcrisp saladstocozy stews.
At $32 for a set of six, its a nice gift to throw in the mix.
Amazon
You dont need the vintage video store to do itthispopcorn makeris enough for a living room screening.
After testing nearly two dozen, its one of our favorites.
Because its electric, everyone can use it (rather than a microwave-only pick).
Walmart
Yeti Rambler 10-Ounce Tumbler
When in doubt, buy a Yeti mug.
Thats what I always say, at least.
This tumbler is one of the most popular picks from the brand for a reason.
Amazon
Its straightforward shape can work for a wide range of drinks, from hot morning coffee to anice-cold smoothie.
The hardest choice here will be deciding on the color.
Earlywood Wooden Cooking Utensil
While this looks like a simple wooden spatula, its more than that.
Amazon
This is my most usedkitchen utensilbecause of how useful and genius it is.
The flat shape and sharp bottom make it the perfect tool for sauteing, tossing, flipping and mixing.
I also love it for scraping bits off the bottom of the pan.
Jacobsen Salt Co.
Its comfortable to hold, too.
Jacobsen Salt Co. Infused Slide Tin Collection
Jacobsen Salt Co. How easy is that?
Couple that with the cold weather, and you have a recipe for chronically dry hands.
Williams Sonoma
This hand balm is a lovely, luxe hand cream and is a wonderful present.
This hand balm is no exception.
Heraclea Mature Harvest EVOO
Heraclea
Another luxurious option is a nice bottle of extra virgin olive oil.
Aesop
This Heraclea pick is just that.
It’s harvested from mature Turkish olives to give that perfectly subtle flavor.
Its made from stoneware and oven-, microwave-, and freezer-friendly.
Heraclea
Its perfect for baking gooey dips, serving cold dips or making individual dishes.
it’s possible for you to also use it to store holiday candy or as a salt cellar.
Wrap it up with either of those picks if you want to go the extra mile.
Williams Sonoma
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