This Christmas, and holiday season, it’s time to step outside the box. When it comes to gift giving choose a present that will enhance a lifestyle whether by improving sleep, delivering the best sound quality, improving culinary interests, or assist with organizational needs. The ideas below are sure to make your gift truly memorable.

Alen BreatheSmart 75i
Comfort at home begins with the air you breathe. This large room air purifier offers advanced technology and it’s available with a True HEPA H13 air filter that captures 99.99% of dust, allergens, aerosolized viruses, chemical and pollutant particles to 0.1 microns. Essential for purifying the air in a large living space, 75i cleans up to 1300 square feet. 2-times an-hour.

Built with a powerful motor, yet extremely quiet. With modern style lines and neutral color options, 75i can blend seamlessly into the room decor. Equipped with the B7-Pure AM True HEPA (H13) air filter for powerful filtration of allergens, pollen, dust, mold, bacteria, fur and more. Take advantage of Alen’s limited lifetime warranty, start breathing better today with Alen Breathe Smart 75i.
Available at Bestbuy.com, Amazon.com and alen.com $750.

CULINARY ADVENTURES

Stone+Lain
These stunning dish sets from Stone+Lain beautifies a table and enhances every culinary experience, one plate, one bowl, one dish at a time. More than just dish ware, they craft experiences out of porcelain, china, and stone. The plates and bowls come in a variety of colors, designs, and sizes as they are all about offering high-quality tableware that’s also highly-affordable. From dreamy marbled designs to sleek minimalist motifs, Stone+Lain appeals to all personal preferences with a vast array of unique and eye-catching settings. Porcelain, stoneware, bone china…Price: Varies
Available at: www.stonelain.co/, Amazon + Retailers Nationwide

Syosaku PLATES
Syosaku has a beautiful line of Urushi glass plates that are as much ornamental as they are pratical. Urushi is a lacquer that has been used on wood in Japan for over 9,000 years, including in building the Kinkaku-Ji (the Golden Temple). The Japanese brand’s innovative process allows them to create stunning glass plates that seem like works of art. Each plate undergoes a one-month process of layering the Urushi, drying the lacquer, and painting.
Since each plate is made individually, they are all one-of-a-kind pieces. Syosaku is able to fulfill custom orders, featuring any size, shape, or design that can be desired, as well ready-to-purchase plates. Urushi glass plates have depth and provide vividness that cannot be found in china or porcelain.  Available at syosaku-japan.com or Amazon.com 
For ready-to-purchase plate price points, prices range from $329.99 to $399.99.

nomadiQ Portable Grill
No more lugging around a large, bulky grill or bags of charcoal. This lightweight portable grill weighs only 12 pounds, while providing all the features of a full-size grill. And when the grill is folded, it is super-sleek and is sure to catch everyone’s attention. The nomadiQ Grill is the perfect grill to take anywhere, including picnics, beach, hiking, road trips, mountain climbing, fishing, hunting, boating, camping, biking, and more. It is perfect for small patios and decks, or for your RV.
Also available on Amazon + Lowe’s. $299.

Syosaku KNIVES
These knives are designed by Syosaku’s founder, Toshi Sekiya, and artisans from Sakai, a port city in Japan with a centuries long history of forging knives dating back to the samurai era.
Depending on the knife, it can take up to six months for the artisans to craft a finished product. Each knife can be custom ordered according to the consumer’s preference including a variety of different wooden handles, or engraved with a name in Chinese characters on the blade.

Ranging in size, specificity and artistry, chefs can find knives at price points between $55 – $3,000. The various knives Syosaku offers include: Gyuto, chef’s knife; Santoku, multi-purpose knife; Sujiki, slicing knife; Nakiri, vegetable knife; and Yanagiba, sashimi knife, among others.
Available at www.syosaku.com $159 – $500.

The NuWave Brio 14Qt Digital Air Fryer with Probe
The largest member of the Brio family, the 14-Quart model brings design, technology, and power together to create an air fryer like no other. This air fryer design comes with an advanced digital touchscreen display, a digital timer with a built-in automatic shutoff function, and an LCD display that tells the exact temperature that meals are being cooked. Its features include an all metal interior, adjustable wattage, precise temperature control from 100°F to 400°F in 5° increments, Sear, Stage Delay, Pre-Heat & Warm functions, an integrated digital temperature probe, a pro-style rotisserie function (skewer and basket included), 100 programmed presets, ability to program and save up to 100 of your own recipes, and dishwasher-safe parts. This device allows the option to bake, roast, grill, broil, toast, and air fry a wide variety of foods using little to no oil. In addition, nearly all of the parts are dishwasher safe.
Available at NuWaveNow.com/NuWaveBrio and Amazon) $169.99

 


Anova Precision Cooker
Sous Vide is ideal for those who are a bit more adventurous in the kitchen. With sous vide, you put your ribs or steak or pork shoulder in a plastic bag and then put that bag in a water bath. The immersion circulator gently and precisely heats the water and evenly cooks the food. The Anova Precision Cooker is a Wifi enabled device sous vide immersion circulator that provides the ability to cook enough at once when the immediate family comes over for a summer barbeque.
Available at www.anova.com $199.

THE BARTESIAN COCKTAIL MAKER
Hosting a party just got easier. With the Bartesian Cocktail Maker, you can experience the quality ingredients and premium pours you’d expect from a cocktail lounge in your own home – all at the touch of a button. You’ll get professional mixologist-crafted cocktails in seconds.

The process is simple. Bartesian cocktail capsules are created by master mixologists and include fresh ingredients for favorite drinks like margaritas, whiskey sours and old-fashioneds. Fill the Bartesian with your favorite brands of: Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, Gin or Rum, as well as water. Then, insert your desired Bartesian cocktail capsule, which contains all the premium natural ingredients including real juice concentrates, bitters, extracts, and mixers that would otherwise need to be individually sourced, purchased, and stored. Once the capsule is inserted, the cocktail is immediately identified via barcode and suggests the proper glassware on the user interface touchscreen.

Bartesian is the first ever cocktail maker to use capsuled flavors with your choice of spirits for premium cocktails at home.  Classic cocktail capsules are available including Cosmopolitan, Margarita, Whiskey Sour, Sex on the Beach, Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Boulevardier, Manhattan, Long Island Iced Tea, and signature drinks including the Uptown Rocks and Rum Breeze. For the holiday season there are several specialty premium cocktails. Aside from less ingredients to clean up and  store, Bartesian provides an automatic rinse  after each cocktail to keep each drink tasting  its best.
The Bartesian has a European inspired design  featuring a textured finish and stainless-steel  accents.
For more information visit www.bartesian.com ($349.00)

 

PROCTOR SILEX BLENDER
This Proctor Silex Blender is a durable, high-quality, easy to use blender made for the job. It has all the great features you want to perfectly blend ingredients, without extras you don’t need. You’ll find simple, intuitive, multi-speed controls and fewer parts to wear out, to efficiently mix cocktails, or blend ingredients for great tasting sauces, side dishes, or protein shakes.
It’s backed by a lengthy 3 year limited warranty. With 950 watts of peak power, this blender effortlessly blends frozen fruit, ice and tough ingredients. You can create creamy smoothies and whole juices, chop vegetables for salsa, puree soups, and more in this blender.
The 52 oz. MultiBlend blending jar is durable and versatile to handle frozen foods and hot liquids. It’s designed to withstand extreme temperature ranges. And engineered to minimize motor noise for quieter blending. The glass jar, leak-proof lid and blades are dishwasher safe.
Available at www.proctorsilex.com ($59.99)

BLENDJET 2
For simpler cocktails, quick easy protein shakes, and sauces the BlendJet 2 is up to the task. This is the next generation of the original portable blender.
BlendJet 2 new blending technology creates a tornado effect that blasts ingredients into the back of the jar 275 times per second, resulting in dramatically faster and better blending. You’ll make smoothie bar-quality beverages, silky-smooth protein shakes, top-shelf mixed drinks and creamy frozen lattes, plus milkshakes, slushies, baby food, dips, dressings, sauces and so much more.
With a double-press of the power button, BlendJet 2 transforms into a powerful food processor that pulverizes veggies, fruits, nuts and more. Tasty guacamole, pesto, salsa and hummus can be made in mere seconds. It’s equipped with a waterproof USB-C port and delivers 15+ blends per charge. At 16 oz, the jar has measurement markings to ensure ingredients are perfectly portioned. On the blender base, a ring of light around the power button illuminates and animates to indicate the blending mode (Blend, Pulse, or Lock Mode), as well as battery level while charging.
Available at BlendJet.com ($59.99)

Stainless Steel Container
This high-capacity container is durable, stain- and odor-resistant, nonreactive and easy to clean. Use it to whip some mashed potatoes, prepare pie fillings, mix cookie dough, make a large batch of eggnog and much more.
Available at www.vitamix.com $199.95

Immersion Blender
This 625-watt immersion blender gives you the power to turn nearly any ingredients into finished dishes in minutes, using just one hand. Turn stringy sweet potatoes into a smooth pie filling in minutes. Quickly blend gravies and sauces. Or keep it by the bar for mixing custom holiday spirits.
Available at www.vitamix.com $149.95

AMBIENT SOUND



JBL CHARGE 5
The JBL Charge 5 speaker delivers bold sound, with an optimized long excursion driver, separate tweeter and dual pumping JBL bass radiators. Up to 20 hours of playtime and a handy powerbank to keep devices charged all night. Charge 5 is also IP67 waterproof and dustproof. Thanks to PartyBoost, she can connect multiple JBL PartyBoost-enabled speakers for a sound big enough for any crowd. With all-new colors inspired by the latest street fashion trends it’ll help keep Mom in style. It looks as great as it sounds.
Available at www.jbl.com $179.95

JBL Xtreme 3
The JBL Xtreme 3 is one of the most potent portable Bluetooth speakers on the market. With four drivers and two pumping JBL Bass Radiators they deliver dynamic, immersive sound with deep bass and plenty of detail. With PartyBoost she can connect multiple JBL PartyBoost-enabled speakers to take things to the next level. The speaker is  IP67 waterproof and dustproof, and the convenient carrying strap with built-in bottle opener makes it a breeze to move the party indoors. The JBL Xtreme 3 has 15 hours of battery life.
Available at www.jbl.com $345.95

RELAX

Body by Honeydew
This pillow has a luxurious and huggable feel. It delivers immeasurable health benefits like comfort, support, deeper relaxation, sounder sleep. Breathe easy when your body is in the embrace of comfort and support.Sleeping with a pillow between your knees dramatically improves spinal alignment and promotes sleeping on your side, which helps to lessen tossing and turning throughout the night and significantly improves breathing.
This can greatly reduce or even eliminate snoring, and also provides tremendous relief for those who suffer from sleep apnea.
Available at www.honeydew.com $149.

Sound+Sleep SE
Help those on your gift list get a good night rest with the world’s most advanced sound machine. It offers 64 distinct sound profiles scientifically engineered to promote deeper sleep, relaxation, and renewal. Unlike other “White Noise” sound machines, Sound+Sleep SE uses naturally recorded, high-definition sounds that constantly evolve and never loop, eliminating all audio repetition for real-world natural sound experiences. In addition, the SE features patented Adaptive Sound technology empowering the machine to intelligently listen to your environment and automatically raise volume to mask out unwanted noises. With “Adaptive” mode on she’ll get a smart machine that gives  the best volume experience.
Available at www.soundof sleep.com $125.95

OneClock
OneClock is a minimalist analog timepiece with waking music based in science, designed for a disconnected bedroom. This is not an alarm clock. The team behind OneClock researched the best tones, tempos and frequencies to gently nudge you out of sleep – because a nudge is all you need. Additionally, we worked with Jon Natchez from band The War on Drugs to create musical compositions that lift you out of sleep in a peaceful, more natural way.
Available at www.oneclock.com $299.

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