Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Gifts for the Home

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Check out the latest and greatest gifts for the home in our annual Holiday Gift Guide.

“Noel” Cookie Jar – At Gail Pittman Designs they strive to exceed expectations by providing products for the table and the home that inspires love, joy, hospitality, and the creative spirit through exceptional quality and design. This new Christmas collection was brought about by the memory of the drawings and work of the 8th-century monks who would translate and illustrate the scriptures and Gospels by hand and their love and devotion they must have had to do the painstaking work. “Noel” means Christmas…Christmas means our Savior and this was designed for the KING!

Various Designs on Amazon.com. MSRP $68

Staples Acrylic Accessories – Staples has the perfect solution with a new line of sleek acrylic tools for keeping yourself and your long holiday to-do lists organized. The collection includes desk organizers, wall files, letter trays, pen holders, letter sorter, and more. Gel feet help keep the organizers firmly in place, it protects your desk from surface scratches and prevents the organizer from tipping over. The products also come in bold blue and purple colors. Give the gift of organization this holiday!

Available at Staples .com. Prices Vary

Silver & Joy Centerpiece – Bring a little sparkle to your Christmas table with elegant tapers that glow warmly above this centerpiece of red roses and carnations, artfully arranged in a shimmering snowflake bowl. Hand-glazed, the food-safe ceramic piece will be a treasured serving dish and display piece for many winters to come!

This is a beautiful arrangement of flowers with silver leaves and fresh greenery. It has that fresh scent of pine to it as well! A very elegant centerpiece.

Available at Teleflora.com. MSRP Starting at $69.95

NetGear – AT&T Unite Express by NETGEAR (Prepaid) – Whether you’re working from the sidelines of your child’s soccer game or trying to write a paper in a “dead zone”— a mobile hotspot from AT&T and NETGEAR gives you the secure Internet access and is ideal for families, and students to share a single mobile data connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi devices. No contracts or reoccurring monthly fees. Just load it with data when you need it by purchasing data online or data cards available at most major retailers.

Available at NetGear.com. MSRP $80

Hallmark Ornaments – Capture this year’s memories with a special keepsake ornament. Hallmark’s Keepsake Ornaments feature classic cars, traditional Christmas themes, and favorite characters from Disney, Sports, Peanuts, and more.

This year, my boys are really looking forward to the new Star Wars movie, so it was only fitting that we went with Star Wars ornaments. Every year, for the past few years, I have purchased Star Wars ornaments, whether they are figures, LEGO, or talking, they are always a big hit. This year’s ornaments included Star Wars: The Force Awakens Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma Ornaments and they were a great addition to boys the tree!

Available at Hallmark.com or Amazon.com. MSRP $17.95

Shark Rocket Powerhead – The powerhead is light in your hand and easy to maneuver. The powerhead has powerful deep carpet cleaning. It also features fingertip controls on the handle providing a seamless transition from hard floors to carpet and back. The adjustable telescoping wand helps to customize the wand to your comfort and allows for easy storage. This AH452 also comes with an additional gentle touch hard floor brush roll for enhanced hard floor cleaning and an optional onboard brush roll holster to attach to the wand of the vacuum for easy brush roll exchange.

Available at SharkClean.com and Amazon.com. $200

Cariloha Bamboo Duvet Cover – Cariloha’s Resort Collection Bamboo Duvet Covers are designed to let you take the comfort and quality of a beach resort home with you! if you have not felt bamboo then you are in for a treat. Bamboo is 3 degrees cooler than cotton and wicks moisture away from your body. Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic and one of the most sustainable resources on the planet. Cariloha bamboo apparel, bedding, and bath goods are twice as soft as cotton!

Available at Cariloha.com and Amazon.com. MSRP $219

Candy Cane AppLights – AppLights put you in control. All it takes is the Control Interface App for you to create personalized light shows on-demand — all from your Android or iPhone. Just select your color, select your effect, and watch your artistic vision light up the night for all to see. With this set of 8 pathway markers, you can light the way for friends, family, or even the big guy himself!

Available at Amazon.com. MSRP $60

Bamboo Shower Seat with Shelf – Use this in or out of the shower! This deluxe 100% Natural eco-friendly bamboo shower seat has a seal with a glossy finish that will protect against water stains and damage. The shelf underneath will conveniently store towels or other bathroom items.

I placed this in our bathroom instead of in the shower. I really like the natural look with a light honey color finish.

Available at ToiletTreeProducts.com and Amazon.com. MSRP 79.95

eTape16 Digital Tape Measure – The eTape16 digital tape measure revolutionizes not only the tape measure but also expands its utility as never before envisioned. The large digital display provides easy reading while the advanced features are readily accessible. These features include 3 memories, US or metric units, centerline calculation, re-zero, Inside/Outside measurements, and optional wireless Bluetooth transmission. I love this! No more guessing at trying to get the measurement!

Also available is the new eTape eSmart. This version allows you to take measurements and then automatically and accurately send them to the user-friendly eTape eSmart spreadsheet application using Bluetooth technology.

Available at ETape16.com and Amazon.com. MSRP $30

ZeroWater Stainless Steel Pitcher – This 8-Cup Pitcher implements ZeroWaters’ five-stage filtration system to remove virtually all dissolved solids from your tap water and deliver you great-tasting water in just minutes. The pitcher comes with one Ion Exchange filter, a laboratory-grade testing meter, and a guarantee to remove virtually all dissolved solids from your drinking water.

Available at ZeroWater.com and Amazon.com. MSRP $40

Skylines: A Journey Through 50 Skylines of the World’s Greatest Cities by Yolanda Zappaterra – From cultural oases to sacred capitals, from skyscraper canyons to seaside settlements, from fortressed strongholds to visionary metropolises – the world’s great cities are defined by their singular skylines, each a mix of old and new, history and the future. A skyline is a glimpse into all that a city has to offer, a promise of what awaits should one venture closer, as unique as a thumbprint and as identifiable as a beloved face.

Each city is seen through its architectural history – presented in erudite text, and handsomely designed maps and drawings. This fascinating book will inspire the architect, entrance the traveler, and enlighten the curious browser. (224 pages, Aurum Press Ltd, October 20, 2015)
Available at QuartoKnows.com and Amazon.com. MSRP $29

The New York Times Book of Science: More than 150 Years of Groundbreaking Scientific Coverage by The New York Times – For more than 150 years, The New York Times has been at the forefront of science news reporting. These 125 articles from its archives are the very best, covering more than a century of scientific breakthroughs, setbacks, and mysteries. The varied topics ranging from chemistry to the cosmos, biology to ecology, genetics to artificial intelligence, all curated by the former editor of Science Times, David Corcoran. Big, informative, and wide-ranging, this journey through the scientific stories of our times is a must-have for all science enthusiasts. (560 pages, Sterling, October 6, 2015)

Available at SterlingPublishing.com and Amazon.com. MSRP $24.95

LightShow Frozen Fire Silver Vines Buck – Add this beauty to your holiday display this season! This buck offers a “Frozen Fire” lighting effect with solid yellow lights and bright LEDs that blink. Comes with a plush scarf and jingle bells. A great addition to our holiday display.

Available at Lowes.com. MSRP $80

Star Shower Laser Light – Place Star Shower anywhere in your yard! Plug it in, and you’re good to go. Thousands of dazzling stars illuminate your landscape and home in seconds. Illuminates your home in red and green laser stars covering over 600 square feet. Star projector includes an extra-long stake.

Available on Amazon.com. MSRP $39.99

Pocket Hose Top Brass – This new and improved hose is equipped with tight seal technology, guaranteed to give you a water-tight seal every time – no more leaks. It is made with the new Dura Rib Technology, making it even more flexible! It also has brass connector protectors on both ends to attach to any outdoor water faucet. The Pocket Hose Top Brass expands with water pressure and contracts when you’re done, so you can easily store it away. It’s the perfect hose for any home!

Available at PocketHoseTopBrass.com and Amazon.com. MSRP Starting at $19.99/25 feet

Ninja Coffee Bar – Only the Ninja Coffee Bar brewer has Thermal Flavor Extraction, which truly unlocks the full flavor potential of your coffee. Auto-iQ One Touch Intelligence draws just the right amount of water needed from the reservoir, based on the brew size you choose (cup, travel mug, half carafe, or carafe) and brew type you select. Brew Types: Classic, Rich, Over Ice, and Specialty.

Comes with a 43 oz. Glass Carafe, 2-hour auto-off precise temp warming plate, the Ninja Easy Frother, froths milk for specialty coffeehouse-style drinks.

Available at NinjaKitchen.com and Amazon.com. MSRP $225

Finex 10″ Cast Cast Iron Skillet – This skillet is easy to pour from any angle due to its geometric shape and its pre-seasoned ultra-polished cook surface is safe for use with any utensils including metal spatulas. With a polished stainless steel spring handle and a ribbed helper handle on the front lip makes lifting easier. Individually handmade and hand seasoned with natural organic flaxseed oil.

I just received this and can’t decide what to make first, I’m thinking Christmas brownies! I love the tapered spring handle which fits nicely in my small hand.

Available at FinexUSA.com. MSRP $165

TouCan Can Opener – Simply attach Toucan One Touch Electric Can Opener to the top of any can and press the button. It cuts through any can. Use the automatic can opener to open any size can. Toucan also removes bottle caps and breaks the tight seal on jars so you can easily open.

Available on Amazon.com. MSRP Starting at $19.99

Star Wars Star Destroyer Bluetooth Speaker – Got a Star Wars fan on your list? Get into character by playing the “Star Wars” theme song at the touch of a button. You can wirelessly stream your audio anywhere up to 30 feet. Answer and end your calls via the built-in speakerphone. Watch the speaker light up when in use!

Available at eKids.com. MSRP $49.99

Rosebud Duotone Throw – The Tourance Promise… to bring you the softest blankets on Earth! Tourance products come in various textures like their signature Rosebud, Channel, and Ziza. They also bring you elegant designs like Fleur de Lys, ad Paisley. They also feature premium faux fur and faux pelt textures like Chinchilla and Rabbit. All of their products are made in the US. This blanket is available in a standard size or large enough for the bed, size twin to king.

Available at Tourance.com or Amazon.com. MSRP $150

Vellabox Monthly Artisan Candles Subscription – Each month, candles are hand-picked by the Vellabox Candle Curator and are always all-natural, non-toxic, and clean-burning. You will also find a special bonus gift in your box each month along those same health forward lines.

Three levels are available: With the Standard receiving one candle (4 ounces) each month, the Aficionado receives one candle (8 ounces), and with the Luxe, you will receive two candles (totaling 12 ounces).

My package included a coconut wax mint & vanilla candle, a clove, cardamom & vanilla coconut vegetable candle, and a sipping sample of AstroloTea. I love having candles all around the house to rejuvenate the senses and these all-natural clean-burning candles have a great strong scent.

Available at Vellabox.com. MSRP Standard/$10 mo, Aficionado/$20 mo and Luxe/$30 mo.

Stainless Steel Espresso & Cappuccino Machine – Featuring an advanced pump boiler system, this machine is the ideal choice for brewing café quality espresso and cappuccino at home. The larger sieve is pressurized, making it easy to achieve excellent crema even if the grind size or tamping pressure isn’t perfect. The smaller sieve lets users brew barista-style. The pressure in this sieve is built up based on grind size and tamp. The high-pressure frothing wand provides powerful steam/froth for delicious milk specialties.

Available at Capresso.com or Amazon.com. MSRP $99.99

PeachSkinSheets—These breathable, ultra-soft comfort bed sheets are made from high-performance fabric with a PeachSkin finish. They are great for hot sleepers due to their thermal control and moisture-wicking properties. They are also anti-pill and wrinkle-free. These 1500 thread count sheets have deep pockets for mattresses up to 18″ thick, including memory foam, custom numbers, and double pillow top heights.

You will not want to get out of bed! These are the softest sheets I have ever owned! They really do feel like peach skin, with a smooth, almost velvety touch.

Available at PeachSkinSheets.com or Amazon.com. MSRP $149.95

Traction Magic – Traction Magic is the only traction agent that works instantly. It could be used when your car is stuck when you need to walk on walkways, driveways, or decks. Traction Magic’s all-natural crystals first absorb in the liquid layer and then, with their spiky ends, bury themselves into an ice sheet. The icy surface with the granules buried into it provides a stable non-slip surface similar to sandpaper for your tires, shoes, and paws to travel on. Works with the temperature down to -35 degrees C. 100% natural, safe to handle, effective. It is made in the USA.

Available at TractionMagic.com or Amazon.com. MSRP Travel Size ($9.00), Jug ($50)

Secret Santa Poo~Pourri – Get a one-way ticket to the Nice List by leaving the toilet smelling better than you found it. Poo~Pourri Secret Santa is a blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and citrus natural essential oils that eliminates bathroom odor before it begins by creating a barrier on the water’s surface. It’s a Spritzmas miracle!

Available at PooPourri.com and Amazon.com. MSRP $14.95 4 oz. Bottle

Yes to Hand Soap 4 Pack – These naturally unique formulas are free of artificial coloring, 98% Natural, petroleum, SLS, & paraben-free, and cruelty-free. It comes with four scents: Yes to Cucumber Eucalyptus hand soap contains naturally calming cucumbers and eucalyptus. Yes to Blueberry Shea hand soap is naturally formulated with sweet blueberries, and shea butter locks in moisture. Yes to Coconut Lemongrass hand soap has naturally soothing coconuts and lemongrass hydrate and help restore your hands. The Yes to Grapefruit Basil hand soap has a naturally refreshing grapefruit and lightly scented fresh basil.