#HolidayGiftGuide - GoodCook Sweet Creations Bakeware and EveryWare Storage Containers for the Win!

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This holiday season, GoodCook has got you covered for all of your baking and gifting needs with Sweet Creations Textured Bakeware and EveryWare storage containers.

We have been using Sweet Creations Textured Bakeware for over a year now and they are hands down our favorite pans!  They cook and bake evenly and are a breeze to clean.

These pans feature sidewalls that offer a straighter edge and a diamond-infused nonstick interior textured surface which means foods cook and bake more evenly and release with ease.

The dimensions of each piece are clearly marked on the side of each pan for easy identification.

They are ideal for making sweet and savory treats at home.  We use ours on an almost daily basis for cookies, roasted veggies, breads and much more.  If it's going in the oven it's almost always on one of the Sweet Creations pans. 

Sweet Creations Textured Bakeware is available on Amazon with a 4.7 (out of 5) Star rating, and Target.com. A six piece set is available for an MSRP of $74.99 on Amazon.  It is also available in 12 sizes including:

• round cake pans (6” x 2” and 9” x 2”)

• square cake pan (9”x9”x2”)

• oblong cake pan (9”x13”x2”)

• medium cookie sheet (15”x10”x1”)

• large cookie sheet (17”x11”x1”)

• oblong cake pan (18”x12”x2”)

• half sheet pan (18”x13”x1”)

• 12-cup muffin pan

• 24-cup mini muffin pan

• loaf pan (9”x5”x3”)

• 16” pizza pan

The assortment is available for an MSRP of $8.99-$28.99 and there is a pan for pretty much any baking or roasting need!

So now that you've got all of these awesomely delicious baked goodies thanks to your new Sweet Creations bakeware, it's time to store and gift them!  Thankfully, GoodCook has lots of tips on How to Pack, Wrap & Ship Baked Goods with EveryWare storage containers!

Step One: Stock up on containers 

Before you prepare baked goods to share with family and friends, stock up on GoodCook® EveryWare™ storage food line containers designed with a cool-grey, dome-shaped, click-and-close lid and is freezer safe.

The GoodCook EveryWare line comes in multi-packs and sets in a variety of shapes and is available at Target and Target.com for an MSRP range is $4.99 to $19.99.

Fun features: 

The “click” provides users with an audible cue that the lid is securely closed, and the dome-design provides the headroom needed between the contents and lid to accommodate for expansion of liquids and foods when stored. 

The lid is designed to nest, which helps to keep the containers neat when stacked and provides increase stability to avoid mishaps. 

Made of recyclable BPA-free, non-toxic #5 Polypropylene, one of the safest plastic materials. 

 

Step Two: How to Pack Baked Goods 

Pack items that are firm & moist  

Wrap individual pieces in plastic 

Arrange them in GoodCook® EveryWare storage food containers 

Freeze ahead of time, if needed 

Step 3: How to Wrap Baked Goods

Furoshiki - a fresh take on Japanese cloth wrapping 

Cut a large fabric square 

Fold in each side 

Knot atop your container 

Snowman wrap - DIY decor for reusable containers 

Cut red adhesive felt into 1” pieces 

Use scissors to cut fringe 

Adhere to the container 

Stick black buttons on with double-sided tape 

Ribbon Wrap -turn your baked goods into a beautiful gift 

Tie with curling ribbon or a bow 

Decorate with natural elements like pinecones or rosemary 

Step 4: How to Ship Baked Goods

Wrap twice - plastic wrap baked goods before wrapping in decorative box and/or shipping container. 

Insulate your goodies - use crinkle wrap to keep treats safe 

Secure - Seal with high quality shipping tape to keep package secure during shipping 

Send - add a label and send to your friends! 

So there you go!  GoodCook has got you covered for all of your baking, storage and food gifting needs this holiday season!  Happy Holidays!

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#HolidayGiftGuide - Scenties Scented Hair Accessories and Face Masks Make Great Stocking Stuffers!

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Today, we have a great stocking stuffer idea for the kiddos on your gift giving list this holiday season!  Check out Scenties...scented hair accessories and face masks!

Remember back in the day when the highlight of your school day was earning one of those awesome scratch and sniff stickers!  What a blast from the past!  

Scenties has a great line up of hair ties, scrunchies, headbands, face masks and more.  When you stretch the elastic, the scent is released.  Pretty awesomesauce!

With fun scents like cotton candy, watermelon, cupcake, bubblegum and more, you really can't go wrong.

These goodies add a unique twist of fun to accessorizing that kiddos are sure to enjoy!

With the new addition of face masks to the collection, your kids will be wanting to keep their face masks on all day long! The masks themselves aren’t scented, but they are made with velcro sewn onto the sides so that kids are able to interchange the ear loops from one scent to another by simply sticking them on and off. The new Scenties masks are comfortable, washable, reusable, and they’re an exciting, interactive way to get your kids to want to wear their face masks every single day by letting them pick and choose their scent of the day. 

The products are really well made with styles and patterns that kids will be excited to wear, plus they are affordable! Sets retail between $6.99 and $21.99 and can purchased on the Scenties website.

It gets even better though...Scenties donates 5% of proceeds to the Child Mind Institute. They hope to help raise awareness for mental health and help children reach their full potential through this partnership. To learn more about the Child Mind Institute, please visit www.childmind.org. 

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#HolidayGiftGuide - High End Accessory Gifts for Him from Nomad!

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Today's gift idea would be perfect for the guy who has everything!  Good quality accessories are always a hit around here and Nomad is one of our favorite places to find well-made watch bands, charging cables, wallets and much more!

 

Today's featured Nomad products are a little pricey, but worth every penny thanks to their durability.  And never fear, if you are a a limited budget this year, Nomad has phone and watch accessories and much more in every price range! Check out our two favorite gift ideas from Nomad this holiday season:

 

Shell Cordovan Wallet

Limited Edition

Each gorgeous Shell Cordovan Wallet is handmade in a production run limited to 250 units per color.  You get a certificate of authentication that lists your specific number...fancy schmancy!

 Starting with genuine Horween Shell Cordovan and finishing with construction at Ashland Leather Co., this wallet represents the finest in American leather craftsmanship. And it smells ahhh-mazing!  If you are a fan of that genuine leather aroma, you are going to really dig this wallet!

Horween’s Shell Cordovan is a unique leather prized by fine craftsmen for its deep, lustrous colors and unparalleled longevity. Shell Cordovan’s extremely dense fiber structure means the leather will not crease or crack with time, and its mirror-like finish can be restored over and over.  It actually looks better over time!  B has had the Horween Leather phone case for over a year and loves it.  He was pretty pumped to add the wallet to the family!

The Shell Cordovan wallet comfortably holds two cards in each lower pocket. Rear pockets also fit two cards each, or folded cash. Finished with color-matched stitching and hand-burnished edges for a subtle, timeless look.  It holds everything B needs, fits perfectly in his back pocket and is super stylish to boot.

Titanium Band

Black Hardware

If you have a smart watch owner on your gift giving list, you've got to check out Nomad's extensive line of watch straps!  They offer a range of options made from many materials and lots of different colors...something to match every style!  Our favorite is the Titanium band in black:

This band is designed for Apple Watch and is super lightweight while being amazingly durable as well!  Leveraging the qualities of high-grade titanium, this is Nomad's strongest strap to date. Built with custom lugs, this lightweight and robust strap can withstand the roughest of conditions. 

This specific band is also available in Silver and Stainless Steel and comes with a nifty tool to adjust length.

We are always super impressed with Nomad products and we think anyone on your gift list would be super thrilled with a cool accessory from this fantastic company!

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#HolidayGiftGuide - Home Chef Meal Delivery Service!

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Let's get real.  Who doesn't love gifts of food?  What's even better, gifts of food, delivered fresh to your door weekly with all of the ingredients and instructions to make simple, healthy meals your family is sure to love!  Today, we are excited to share our experience with Home Chef!

Home Chef is a weekly subscription meal kit service. You receive orders with all the fresh ingredients you need to make restaurant quality recipes, designed by actual chefs. 

Think of how much time you save! No going to the grocery store, finding new recipes, meal planning, or portioning...it's all done for you! Home Chef ships fresh produce with care using a biodegradable, insulated box with water soluble, cool gel packs designed to keep your food refrigerated, not frozen.

When you first sign up for Home Chef, you tell them your preferences...Omnivore, Carnivore, Pescatarian or Vegetarian, Carb-Conscious or Calorie-Conscious, and any foods you'd like to avoid like pork, nuts, shellfish, milk or red meat.  

Next you choose how many meals you want per week and how many people you are feeding.  Then they suggest your meals for the week and you can choose them or pick other meals from the menu of 15+ different options each week.

Our kit included 2 meals for 4 people.  Items are packaged in groups for 2 people, so we got two packs of each meal.  Home Chef sources fresh, quality ingredients.  The meals are packaged fresh & precisely portioned for each recipe.

You follow the visual, step-by-step recipe cards included in your delivery.  The instructions are clear and easy to follow.  In fact, we tasked our 12 and 14 year old kiddos to prepare our meals and they relished in their successes!  

 

Home Chef meals are priced starting at $6.99 per serving depending on the current available menu and options.  

They also offer Oven Ready meals that come with fresh pre-portioned ingredients inside an oven-safe tray, so dinner is ready in no time, and clean-up is a piece of cake.  

Need dinner even faster?  Home Chef offers Fast and Fresh options! Fast and Fresh meals require no prep and can be cooked in the microwave in under 5 minutes. These meals can also be prepared in the oven, if you prefer. 

Check out our Salmon with Dill Crema and Green Beans Amandine:

Look at this yummy Farmhouse Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Green Onion Gravy and Corn:

Delicious!  Plus, Home Chef also snuck in a pack of Ritz Cheese Crispers that we snacked on while the kids cooked...doesn't get much better than that!

Whether you are looking to make meals easier for yourself this holiday season or your are thinking of giving the gift of a home delivery meal service, you should definitely check out Home Chef!  The ingredients were fresh, the recipes were easy and the finished meals were absolutely delicious!

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#HolidayGiftGuide - Books for Movie Lovers from Turner Classic Movies!

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Looking for giftable books for movie lovers?  Check out two of our favorites from TCM this holiday season:

Christmas in the Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season 

Turner Classic Movies presents a bucket list of the best and most beloved holiday films of all time, complete with spirited commentary, behind-the-scenes stories, and photos spanning eight decades of Christmastime favorites.

Turner Classic Movies: Christmas in the Movies showcases the very best among this uniquely spirited strain of cinema. Each film is profiled on what makes it a "Christmas movie," along with behind-the-scenes stories of its production, reception, and legacy. Complemented by a trove of color and black-and-white photos, Turner Classic Movies: Christmas in the Movies is a glorious salute to a collection of the most treasured films of all time.

Among the 30 films included: The Shop Around the Corner, Holiday Inn, Meet Me in St. Louis, It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas, A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Little Women, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Movie Night Menus: Dinner and Drink Recipes Inspired by the Films We Love

Looking for a great idea for date night or to entertain friends? Why not cue up Casablanca with some French 75s and a Moroccan-themed spread? Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus spotlights thirty crowd-pleasing films from the 1930s through the '80s, paired with signatures drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, each film's setting and stars. Filled with entertaining tips and background on each film, dish, and cocktail, the book offers a unique culinary tour of movie history, including menus inspired by The Thin Man, The Philadelphia Story, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, American Graffiti, Moonstruck, and many more.

Fully illustrated with luscious food photography and evocative film stills, Movie Night Menus provides the perfect accompaniments and conversation pieces to round out a fun-filled evening.

Find both of these and many more books that would make great gifts at Turner Classic Movies!

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#HolidayGiftGuide - Socks that Can Change the World from Cicada!

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Looking for a fashion gift that gives back AND sports a timely message?  Check out Cicada socks!

Cicada, a whimsical organic cotton sock and lifestyle brand with a message behind their designs, donates $1 to social causes for each purchase. The company has partnered with nonprofits that take action and issues people care about including COVID relief, global warming, and pollution, which are illustrated in the sock designs themselves.

We got to try out The Turtles With Straws Sock which contains fine woven details of turtles chocking on human waste.

What an eye-opening print!  These socks feature bold, bright colors that are sure to catch people's eye and help to raise awareness for eliminating plastic waste in our oceans.

They come in a perfectly giftable box and would make a great stocking stuffer!  Cicada has several collections with other eye-catching designs to highlight many other social and environmental causes.  Awesomesauce!  Prices range from $14 per pair to $39 for a collection. Who says socks aren't the perfect holiday gift?  With Cicada, you can't go wrong!

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#HolidayGiftGuide - Christmas Picture Books from Candlewick Press!

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Today we are excited to share our favorite holiday picture books from Candlewick Press!

Dinosaur Christmas!

by Penny Dale

Ages 2-5

Our favorite dinosaurs are back, and this time they must save Santa Claus from a snowstorm! Join them as they plow the road, whizz down a mountain on snowmobiles, zoom through the icy water on a hovercraft, and much more! But where is Santa? And will they manage to dig out his sleigh in time for Christmas day?

Mouse’s Night Before Christmas

by Tracey Corderoy

illustrated by Sarah Massini

Ages 2-5

It's Christmas Eve, and everyone is fast asleep except for a lonely mouse that lives in the grandfather clock. When Santa arrives, lost in a blizzard and called by Mouse’s wish, it’s Mouse who is there to show Santa the way. Together they embark on a magical sleigh ride, delivering presents all around town. But the best present of all is for Mouse: his wish to make a new friend to share Christmas Day with has finally come true.

Christmas is Joy

by Emma Dodd

Ages 2-5

Emma Dodd’s joyful celebration of this wonderful time of year, as seen through the eyes of two reindeer, is a pure delight.  An enchanting celebration of the true meaning of Christmas, featuring two adorable reindeer.

If you have the tradition of sharing holiday books with your kiddos each December, check out Candlewick Press for some really beautifully written and illustrated picture books! 

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