holiday shopping
Essential Oil Towelettes
Stay fresh and germ-free while traveling with Soft Surroundings essential oil towelettes. The anti-bacterial and antiseptic wipes are individually wrapped in soothing scents like orange, lavender and lemon. They kill germs and provide a mood boost. Find online or in the new store at Coconut Point Mall. $16.95 for 20, minis available in store, softsurroundings.com
Personal Juicer
Here’s a juicer that doesn’t take up half of your counter space, and won’t wake the neighbors. Available in cool pastel colors, the Hurom HP has a nearly silent motor. Great for smoothies, juices and almond milk. $299, hurom.com
Mini Travel Journals
Want to remember that romantic park or that fantastic restaurant? This miniature notebook makes a nice stocking stuffer. $9.95 for three, papyrusonline.com
Sassy Serving
Yummi Yogi™ is not your ordinary cutting board. Made from top-quality ash wood with an exclusive driftwood teak oil finish, each one is truly a one-ofa-kind piece. The 16-by-18-inch board in the yoga tree pose offers a creative way to serve cheese, meat and treats while entertaining for the holidays. $50, yummiyogi.com
Picture Keeper
Keep valuable photos and contacts safe when traveling during the holidays, even if your phone is damaged or lost. Picture Keeper is a fast, portable way to back up priceless memories on your smart phone and share with the ones you love. The perfect stocking stuffer for the gadget guy or gal on your list. $29.99-$249.99, picturekeeper.com
From Lebanon With Love
You may have enjoyed chocolates from Belgium, France and Switzerland. But how about from Beirut? Patchi chocolates are rich and delicious with a variety of decadent fillings. Packaging can be customized for holiday giving and special occasions. $5-$240, patchi.us
Aura Glass
Aerate your wine without spilling it with this unique Aura Glass. The stemless glass, anchored by a stainless-steel ball, allows a 360-degree pivot on a flat surface. It’s an easy and effective way to swirl your wine, allowing it to open faster. Functional and conversational. $49.95 for two glasses, auraglass.com
Infused Ice Cubes
For cocktails that will wow your guests with minimal effort, use Herb & Lou’s Infused Ice Cubes. Pre-made pouches come in three varieties for mixing with tequila, vodka and bourbon. Find at Total Wine, Barnes & Noble or online. $15.99 for box of 12, herbandlous.com
Easy Fermenter
Fermented food is all the rage and a fun foodie DIY project. Preserve your seasonal vegetables while getting a big dose of nutrition and probiotics with the Easy Fermenter. This kitchen gadget offers the tools to speed the fermenting process for perfect kimchi and more. $33, nourishedessentials.com
Purse With a Charge
This fashionable cross-body bag not only keeps your valuables close, it also has a built-in battery charger. The hidden USB cable keeps your smart phone charged during long travel days. $69.99, uniquegiftsforfriends.com
Spray-On Herbs
You like garlic, but no one else in your house does. Make everyone happy with a spray-on version and never let expensive herbs go to waste in your refrigerator again. Made from the essential oils of cilantro, lemongrass, garlic, and basil, you can use them for marinades, in sauces, on vegetables, meat, pastas and fries. $10.99, simplybeyondfoods.com