Here are the best travel gift cards to help fund their next vacation and some other thoughtful ideas. No matter how much they hate stuff, who wouldn’t want a four-course meal prepared by a chef on their next vacation?

Additional reporting by Megan Johnson

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Airline Gift Cards

If your favorite traveler has a favorite airline, purchase an airline gift card to help them afford their next flight. You can purchase gift cards for major airlines like Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines, or purchase a general airfare gift card through a website like flightcard.com.

Travel Gear Gift Cards

A person’s travel gear needs to match their particular travel style, making gifting gear an often disappointing challenge. Skip the guesswork and get the traveler on your list a gift card to their favorite store and let them pick out the gear they really want. Below are a few options for:

Airbnb Gift Card

For a millennial traveler—or anyone who likes alternative accommodations—grab an Airbnb gift card.

Rideshare Gift Card

Rideshares are a convenient and quick way to get around a new city, and they’re a simple way to save on airport transportation. Any traveler can use an Uber or Lyft travel gift card.

Amtrak Gift Card

You can now purchase Amtrak train fare gift cards, making a weekend destination decision that much easier. Gift cards are available on Amtrak’s website in digital or physical form and at select retailers. They are redeemable online, on the app, and at Amtrak ticket offices.

LoungeBuddy Gift Card

Send your loved one off in style with a VIP airport lounge experience. LoungeBuddy is a platform that lets you book airport lounge access at almost any airport. While LoungeBuddy doesn’t offer traditional gift cards, you can book on behalf of the recipient up to two months in advance. Grab a travel postcard and write down your gifted reservation inside as a homemade alternative.

Eatwith Gift Card

Give an unforgettable meal for their next trip, with an Eatwith gift card. The platform offers dining experiences you can’t get anywhere else. Once you know your destination, you can search for locally-hosted culinary spectacles, like a private chef experience in London or watching a flamenco show with tapas in Chicago.

DNA Kit

DNA and genetic testing kits are one of the hottest gifts to give this year. The results could even inspire the recipient to take a trip of a lifetime to discover more about their heritage and ancestors.

Kindle Unlimited Subscription

Travelers have a lot of downtime on the way to a destination, and many like to fill that time with reading. A Kindle Unlimited subscription gets you access to over one million titles and thousands of audio books for just $10 per month. With this gift, unlimited truly means unlimited.

Intrepid Foundation Global Gift

Donating to a charity on behalf of your recipient is truly a selfless gift. Intrepid Travel’s foundation partners with a variety of organizations to support goals such as reforestation, and expanding access to education. Choose between a one-time or recurring monthly donation.

Game of Thrones Tour

Can’t wait for season two of House of Dragons? Gift your token GOT-lover an experience they won’t forget. Viator offers a variety of tours through filming locations across Europe in countries like Croatia, Ireland, and Spain.

Priority Pass

Know someone who is always complaining about hanging out at the airport, or who is always connecting somewhere with a 2+ hour layover? Gift them Priority Pass, which will give them access to hundreds of airport lounges across the globe. 

TSA PreCheck/Global Entry

This gift is great for someone who flies a lot, and also for someone who doesn’t fly as much, so likely wouldn’t spend the money on it. Gift them TSA PreCheck or Global Entry so they can fly through security. There are no gift cards available, and you’ll have to know some pretty personal information (like social security number/passport number), so it may be hard to fill out for them, but you can always print something out and help them fill out the form later, using your credit card information. You could also use a service like Giftly, giving them an $85 gift card they can use for it. 

National Parks Pass

Know someone who loves the outdoors? A National Parks Pass will give them the gift of National Park entry for an entire year. At only $80, it seems a steal. It will give them access to over 2,000 parks and sites across the country. 

Marriott Gift Card

Everyone can appreciate a hotel stay, and with a Marriott Gift Card, you’ll give the gift of a place to stay all over the world, at a number of price points. 

Cruise Gift Card

Cruises are the hottest vacation trend these days, so a Celebrity or Princess Cruise gift card can help someone make their cruise dream a reality. While an entire cruise may be a LOT for a present, any amount of money can go towards a cruise OR, if they’ve already booked a cruise, they can use it towards  excursions, beverage packages, specialty dining, and more.

A Weekend Away for Two

Want to give a special couple in your life a trip away, but the pressure of choosing the location and accommodation seems too stressful? Tinggly allows you to give them that trip, but let them choose where and when they want to go. Recipients will receive a voucher they can use at hundreds of hotels in over one hundred countries, for a two night stay. 

Ashley Rossi is always ready for her next trip. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram for travel tips, destination ideas, and off the beaten path spots.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2018. It has been updated to reflect the most current information.

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Monos Metro Duffel

Monos’ Metro Duffel is perfectly sized for weekend trips, daily commutes, or the occasional gym run. The duffel comes with Monos’ genius Metro Kit, part of its trademarked QuickSnap Modular Kit System. This small bag can be used to pack toiletries or other travel essentials that you want to keep separated (but still close by). 

In addition to a roomy interior, the Metro Duffel has a laptop sleeve, inner side pockets (perfect for water bottles or umbrellas), and a built-in suitcase sleeve that converts to an additional pocket as needed. 

Choose from a variety of colors in sleek nylon or stylish vegan leather—both are water-resistant and easy to wipe clean.

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Oxo Rapid Brewer

Do you know someone who takes his coffee seriously? Treat him to the Oxo Rapid Brewer so he can have perfect espressos, lattes, cold brews, or even espresso martinis anywhere he goes. This compact brewing system does not require electricity to make the perfect cup (making it a great choice for camping). 

Simply add ground coffee beans and water and steep for 2-5 minutes. Then, use the pump to extract the coffee through the stainless steel filter to dispense delicious, concentrated coffee that’s ready to drink as is or dilute. Everything but the pump can be washed in the dishwasher when you’re done. 

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Solo Stove Pi Prime Pizza Oven

Shopping for someone who won’t stop reminiscing over that incredible pizza they had on a trip to Italy years ago? Help them recreate a taste of the dolce vita at home with Solo Stove’s Pi Prime Pizza Oven. Neapolitan pizza is typically cooked at temperatures higher than home ovens can achieve (ideally around 750°F), which is why you can never create a crust that’s as good at home as it was in a restaurant.

This at-home pizza oven uses propane and a demi-dome design to achieve temperatures over 950°F, giving the crust that perfect amount of char and crunch that you get in an Italian pizzeria. For a truly great gift, opt for the Pi Prime Pizza Oven Essential Bundle, which includes everything you’ll need to create the perfect pie: a Cordierite pizza stone, the Pi Prime Shelter (a cover that protects the oven from the elements), a 12″ bamboo peel, a stainless steel pizza turner, a heat-resistant silicone mat, and a pizza rocker blade to slice up your creation.

The Pi Prime is big enough to cook a pizza, but it’s small enough to be travel-friendly. Weighing just over 30 lbs., this pizza oven can be taken on car camping trips, to vacation rentals, or even to tailgates. 

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MTailor Custom Jeans

Flying in jeans is rarely comfortable, but what if it could be? Treat your favorite fashionable traveler to MTailor’s Custom Jeans, and they won’t want to take their jeans off, even for a long haul. This bespoke clothing company creates jeans tailored to your body at a surprisingly affordable price.

All you have to do is download the app, scan your body, and MTailor will automatically record over 60 measurements to create the perfect fit. Next, choose your color and other details including silhouette and even thread color, and MTailor will handmake your custom jeans. 

The jeans come with a money-back guarantee—if you don’t like the pants, MTailor will remake them or give you a full refund.

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Randolph Archer Sunglasses

Any stylish traveler in your life would be delighted to receive a pair of Randolph’s Archer Sunglasses as a gift. An iconic American brand since 1973, Randolph’s sunglasses are all handmade in the USA. 

Each pair is made with meticulous detail, involving over 200 precise steps of hands-on craftsmanship. The Archer style is named after ballooning pioneer Samuel Archer King, making them a perfect fit for your favorite adventurer. Plus, the polarized lenses are equipped with a trademarked Vector Anti-Reflective & Blue Wave technology that helps reduce glare, even on the water. 

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Todd Snyder Slim Fit Sea Soft Irish Linen Shirt

Linen is one of our favorite travel fabrics—it’s lightweight, breathable, and thermoregulating. Upgrade his travel wardrobe with Todd Snyder’s Slim Fit Sea Soft Irish Linen Shirt. Crafted from Baird McNutt’s renowned washed linen fabric, this shirt is comfortable for even the longest journey. Sourced from one of Ireland’s oldest linen mills, this top will last through many miles. The shirt’s slim fit silhouette and classic button-down design are ultra-versatile, ensuring it will gain a spot in his suitcase on every trip.

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North Drinkware

Commemorate a memorable trip with a whiskey or pint glass from North Drinkware. These hand-blown glasses feature the outlines of famous mountains molded into the bottom.  

Choose from mountains across the United States or Japan—or opt for a generic geometric mountain shape that will remind someone of all their favorite hiking trips. 

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Royce New York Leather Passport Cover

Shopping for a frequent international traveler? Help him travel in style while keeping personal data secure with Royce’s elegant full-grain leather passport case. Built with integrated RFID shielding technology, this handsome accessory safeguards sensitive information without sacrificing sophistication. 

The thoughtfully designed interior features a dedicated passport pocket, a convenient slip pocket, and four card slots for seamless organization. It’s available in multiple colors so that you can pick his favorite. 

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Thermos Icon Food Jar

For anyone who frequently complains about overspending on road trip snacks or grumbles about in-flight meals, the Thermos Icon Food Jar is the perfect solution to enhance their travel experience. This stainless steel jar features Thermos’ signature vacuum insulation technology, keeping food hot for up to 14 hours and cold for up to 24.

You can fill it with soup, pasta, or any dish you desire for a convenient, affordable, healthy travel meal surpassing what you’d find on a plane. (Just remember to avoid packing anything that could be considered a liquid if you’re flying.) Plus, a folding spoon neatly tucks into  Comment end the top, so you’ll always have something to eat with. 

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Icebreaker Tech Lite T-Shirt

Icebreaker’s Tech Lite T-Shirt is the perfect travel shirt. Made of 100 percent merino wool, the Tech Lite is breathable, odor-resistant, and makes an excellent gift for adventure travelers. The offset shoulder seams help reduce friction, a key feature if you plan on carrying a backpack while wearing it. 

We recommend this shirt for everything from long flights to hiking, to trips where you might not be able to do laundry. 

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Snack’d World Sharing Subscription Box

For the foodie traveler, you can’t go wrong with Snack’d World’s Sharing Subscription Box. This tasty treat includes over 20 snacks you’ll only find abroad. The selection covers a variety of countries and cuisines around the globe and includes sweet and savory options, plus two drinks. 

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Apple AirTag

Any traveler would love to receive an Apple AirTag. This tiny little gadget has endless uses when away from home. You can place it in checked luggage (or a carry-on that you’re forced to gate-check), put it in the hotel room safe to automatically remind you to clean it out before you check out, or attach it to your keys and keep track of it with your phone.

A four-pack of AirTags is available on Amazon for less than $100 and makes for great stocking stuffers (or an emergency gift to have on hand).

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Tasc Everywhere Polo

Do you know someone who needs to upgrade his travel wardrobe? Gift him Tasc’s Everywhere Polo. Tasc takes the traditional polo shirt and improves it by adding a bamboo fabric that’s temperature-regulating, anti-odor, and moisture-wicking. 

The self-collar features permanent stays, and river shell buttons add a bit of extra style, making this polo suitable for everything from the golf course to the office.

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Terrible Travel Presents to Avoid

Thoughtful travel gifts are usually the most useful and touching presents, but there are some basics to avoid. Here are some tricky travel presents I tend to avoid gifting, and other items to consider instead.

Avoid: Money Belts

Maybe at one time these were a high-tech travel accessory, but those sad money belts and pouches that dangle on a shoelace-looking string should become a thing of the past. Instead, consider money-hiding travel presents that look a little bit sleeker.

Give: Hidden Pocket Clothing

Clothes with secret pockets show you put a little bit more thought into your travel gift. For men, this Bluffworks Blazer has 10 hidden pockets and is perfect for frequent business travelers. For women, there are plenty of travel dresses with pockets to choose from if you know what she likes. Or for something simpler, this handy Infinity Wrap Scarf with a zipper pocket can stealthily hold money and a passport or cards.

Avoid: A Suitcase

Unless you’re very familiar with what kind of luggage your recipient likes, a whole suitcase can be among those travel presents that are hard to nail. It’s usually a purchase that will be heavily used for years to come, and is therefore a pretty big decision to make for someone else.

Give: Multipurpose Bags

Bags that are multi-purpose, like a versatile backpack, make for better travel presents. The Matein Travel Laptop Backpack is a unisex option with plenty of pockets, a laptop compartment, a built-in charger, and a sleek design that makes it perfect for the office, business trips, and your weekend travels.

Avoid: Ill-Planned Airfare

Booking a surprise trip might seem like a romantic travel present to gift a significant other, but making someone wake up at 5 a.m. for a flight or trek to an inconvenient airport might be a forced commitment you didn’t consider in your excitement. Airfare is usually nonrefundable, after all.

Give: Airline Gift Cards

Consider an airline gift card for a reliable low-cost carrier, like the Southwest Gift Card—so your recipient can take care of the finer details before pouncing on a deal, or so you can book later on together.

Avoid: A Passport Cover

Covers for passports have always perplexed me as an unnecessary accessory that annoys security agents and highlights your most important and at-risk travel document. Passports should be tucked into a secure place, not made bigger and harder-to-stash by a map-printed leather sleeve that says “wanderlust” on it. Most document checks at border patrol will require you to remove it anyway.

Give: Anti-Theft Bag

Arden Cove’s Waterproof Anti-Theft Cross-Body Bags will do a lot more to protect your passport from damage or theft. They’re also stylish, yet durable enough to wear on most trips. The bags come in mini (6.5 by 4.5 inch) and full (8.5 by 6.5 inch) sizes, featuring a light chain strap and plenty of internal pockets. Arden Cove also offers stylish wallets that transform into a belt bag: a great option for those who’d appreciate being able to wear their travel organizer on their waist, like an ultra-chic fanny pack.

Avoid: Shoes

Like suitcases, shoes are a big decision to make for others as travel presents. Unless you know the exact brand, size, and style the person wants, it’s better to leave the trying on and selecting to them. Don’t guilt someone into exploring a new destination with sore feet.

Give: A Scarf or Hat

If you’re not close enough to be gifting them shoes, a cozy scarf or hat is a safer bet. Soft Merino wool or cashmere options will get a lot of use, like this option from Quince.

Avoid: A Neck Pillow

Flimsy neck pillows don’t do much for sleeping on the plane and take up unnecessary bag space if they’re not able to deflate. Even a more high-tech neck pillow can fall flat as a travel present—do you want your giftee to think of you every time they’re uncomfortably trying to get some sleep in a packed plane cabin?

Give: Mini Humidifier Diffuser

Something versatile and relaxing, like a mini humidifier diffuser, is a more thoughtful option for aiding sleep. The SOICARE oil diffuser is an affordable and packable option for travel and works via USB cable that can connect to a power bank, laptop, and more. This diffuser even doubles as a gentle nightlight with seven LED color options, perfect for navigating an unfamiliar hotel room during a midnight bathroom break.

Avoid: Luggage Tags

The only luggage tags I want on my suitcase are the cheap-yet-durable plastic ones that will no doubt get ruined by bag handlers and airport conveyer belts. That’s not exactly something you should be giving as a gift. Higher-end leather ones are a kitschy lost cause, in my opinion, especially if and when they end up traveling through inclement weather.

Give: A Travel Journal

Aim for something that won’t get thrown onto a suitcase and forgotten about. Consider a leather-bound travel journal if the recipient enjoys writing or could simply use a nice notebook to jot down some of their favorite travel memories. Journals are also great for keepsakes like tickets and photographs: Your giftee will think of you every time they store some new travel memories.

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Nite Ize Waterproof Phone Case

Take your phone with you anywhere you go (even underwater) with Nite Ize’s Waterproof Phone Case. This roomy protective case will fit pretty much any smartphone, and keep it dry even underwater. Made out of a clear, touchscreen friendly material, the case allows you to use your phone normally (including taking pictures with the front and back cameras) without taking it out of the bag. We love this waterproof case in particular because it features an easy-to-use zipper and the touchscreen actually works smoothly while inside (which is not the case with all cases).

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Beis The Dopp Kit

Any frequent flyer would be thrilled to receive Beis’ Dopp Kit, a spill-proof bag that will keep all your toiletries safely contained and organized. The bag’s best feature? A handy loop that lets you hang it from towel hooks in the bathroom—perfect for tiny hotel sinks. 

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Matador Beast18 Ultralight Technical Backpack

When would a backpack be considered a stocking stuffer? When it’s Matador’s Beast18 backpack. Despite its 18 liter size and supportive frame, this backpack is able to be folded down and packed into a small carrying case for easy travel. The unique flexible frame allows the backpack to maintain its shape, but can be twisted, folded in half, and zipped into a compression sack. 

The portable backpack still has all the features you’d look for in a daypack—a removable hip belt, gear loops, multiple pockets, breathable mesh straps, and a waterproof coating. It’s also incredibly lightweight (1lb 5oz) so it won’t add to your load on the trail.

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Nomadix Bandana Towel

A microfiber travel towel can come in handy in a surprising number of situations while on the road. Nomadix Bandana Towel’s wearable design makes it even more versatile. It’s sun-protective, odor-resistant, quick-drying, and lightweight, so you can bring it from the beach to the mountains and be ready for anything. 

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Nalgene Sustain Water Bottle

Outdoorsy travelers will love to find a Nalgene Sustain Water Bottle in their stocking. Made from a BPA-free, lightweight material, these bottles are significantly lighter than most water bottles. The Suistan line is made with 50 percent recycled material, so travelers can feel good about using these instead of plastic water bottles. The bottles are leakproof and have a wide mouth that’s easy to fill, and best of all, they’re dishwasher safe. 

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Apple Air Tag

Give a traveler peace of mind with an Apple Air Tag, which they can pack in their checked luggage and track all the way to baggage claim. The Air Tag is such a popular stocking stuffer that you might want to stock up with a 4-pack (so you can maybe keep one for yourself as well). 

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Blissy Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask

Know someone who needs total darkness in order to sleep? Gift them the Blissy Mulberry Sleep Mask which blocks out the glare even on brightly-lit planes or vacation rentals with sheer window curtains. Made from 100 percent mulberry silk, this mask will deliver comfort alongside a great night’s sleep.

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Goldbelly Gift Certificate

For that traveler who can’t stop raving about that bagel they had in New York City, a Goldbelly gift card will let them relieve a taste of past journeys. This gourmet food delivery company offers specialty foods from around the United States, so your giftee can choose from deep dish pizza from Chicago, Philly Cheesesteaks, seafood gumbo from New Orleans, and more.

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Travel USB Charger 

Become the most popular person in the airport with this travel USB charger that turns one outlet into seven. This small wall charger can charge USB devices, double prong plugs, and triple prong plugs simultaneously. It’s perfect for hotel rooms with only one outlet near the bed, cruises, or places that don’t have USB outlets. 

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Airplane Seatback Organizer

We’ve all seen fellow flyers use the airplane seatback pocket as a trash can, but there’s nowhere else to easily store your in-flight essentials—unless you have this seatback organizer. This organizer hangs easily from the tray table and keeps everything you need easily accessible (and protected from the seatback pocket’s germs.) Multiple zippered pockets help keep everything easy to find and the clear back sleeve lets you watch videos on your tablet or phone hands-free.

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Clearstem You Are Sunshine Sunscreen

Good travel-sized sunscreen is a must-have item for every toiletry kit. Clearstem’s You Are Sunshine sunscreen is specifically formatted to be used on the face. Loaded with antioxidants and botanicals the tinted cream offers a blurring effect along with SPF 50+ that means travelers can skip packing foundation as well.  

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The Person Who Hates Flying

First, you’ll need to identify why your giftee hates flying. Are they afraid? If so, a weighted blanket has been shown to help with anxiety, and there are travel-friendly, portable ones available. Or, the book Flying Without Fear has rave reviews on Amazon from those who swear it’s helped them overcome a phobia of flying.

If they just hate being trapped in a tiny seat for hours, give them the gift of a distraction, with noise-canceling headphones or FlyTunes, a small gadget that allows someone to use their own Bluetooth headphones with in-flight entertainment.

The Person Who Hates Germs

The LifeStraw Home Pitcher is the perfect gift for people who hate germs, plastic, or both. This seven-cup glass pitcher filters out bacteria, parasites, micro-plastics, heavy metal, and more to improve the taste of your water and make it significantly safer.

Or, if you’re shopping for someone who claims to want to bathe in hand sanitizer after a particularly germy flight, grant their wishes with a case of travel-sized hand-sanitizer.

 The Person Who Hates Hotels

You can’t magically make someone’s own bed appear across the world, but you can help make hotels better with the gift of a sleep mask and earplug set.

Willing to spend a bit more to help your hater? It’s a lot harder to hate a five-star luxury hotel than a motel, so you could also treat your traveler to a gift certificate that will allow them to upgrade.

The Person Who Hates Technology

For the Luddites on your list, an instant-print digital camera will stop their complaining about smartphone photos being trapped in the mysterious cloud.

If they reluctantly embrace technology in certain situations (like a Kindle for long trips), give them an e-reader cover that makes it look like a real book.

 The Person Who Hates Chain Coffee

Too good for Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks coffee? Satisfy the coffee snob’s need for a fast (but good) cup with Mr. Coffee’s Single Cup Coffee Maker With Travel Mug and Grinder. This gadget takes less time than the drive-through and delivers a cheaper and better cup of coffee. With just one press of a button, the machine grinds coffee beans and brews a cup of coffee right into a travel mug.

Help them keep their to-go cup at the perfect temperature with Ember’s Temperature Control Travel Mug, which uses smart technology to keep the contents inside at the perfect temperature for up to two hours.

The Person Who Hates Checking a Bag

Give the gift of never having to be “gate lice” (you know, the people who hover competitively around the boarding gate, ready to charge onto the plane as soon as their group is called in an attempt to secure a precious piece of overhead bin real estate). Armed with a rolling suitcase that will fit underneath almost any airplane seat, your recipient can relax at the airport bar until final boarding is called, safe in the knowledge that their bag won’t be forcibly gate-checked.

 The Person Who Hates Traffic

Help your favorite road-rager achieve Zen in traffic with the Pura portable scent diffuser. This perfectly sized stocking stuffer fits in the cup holder of most cars and diffuses calming aromatherapy. Or, get them a subscription to Audible, Amazon’s audiobook service, so they can at least do something productive while stuck in traffic.

The Person Who Hates Travel Clothing

If you know a frequent traveler who shuns traditional travel clothing (think: cargo pants and hiking sandals) gift her something from Bluffworks’ brand-new women’s line. Although it’s a travel-clothing company, Bluffworks prides itself on not looking like one, so you can get normal-looking shift dresses, tops, and pants all with the travel-features you need (like hidden pockets and wrinkle-resistance).

The Person Who Hates Being Out of Touch

Know someone whose smartphone is glued to their hands at all times? Give them the present of more power, with this ultra-slim, credit-card sized portable charger for smartphones. This little device stores enough power for 2 to 2.5 charges depending on your smartphone model.

The Person Who Hates Wearing the Same Thing as Someone Else

For travelers who like to stand out from the crowd, you can’t go wrong gifting customized luggage from ROAM. Customers can choose between a standard or an expandable base model. From there, they can individually customize the front, back, zipper, lining, and trim of the suitcase, choose whether to include a front pocket, and even opt to add a monogram. With “literally millions of combinations” according to ROAM’s website, the chances of showing up at the terminal with the same carry-on as the person next to you are slim. 

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Find the Right Gift for Mother’s Day

• Mother’s Day Gifts: Travel-Related
• Mother’s Day Gifts: For the Home
• Mother’s Day Gifts: Clothing & Accessories
• Mother’s Day Gifts: Beauty

Mother’s Day Gifts: Travel-Related

Bellroy Travel Folio

Help your mom keep the whole fam organized while traveling with this chic passport holder and travel wallet. It fits two passports, four to eight cards, cash, and multiple boarding passes. This zip-up style also has RFID blocking technology, which protects documents, cards, and passports from RFID skimming, i.e. electronic pickpocketing. The environmentally-certified leather wallet also comes with a three-year warranty.

Otterbox Phone Case

Give mom an indestructible phone case, no matter what model phone she has. Otterbox offers dozens of accident-proof cases for iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Motorola, and more. Throw in an iPad case or Apple Watch bumper as an added bonus.

JBL Tune Flex True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

If mom isn’t the most tech-savvy, then these affordable wireless earbuds might just be the perfect Mother’s Day travel gift. This pair supports true wireless and Bluetooth capabilities and comes with a charging case of its own.

Crossbody Phone Case

Go totally hands-free with these useful and usually inexpensive phone cases. They offer the convenience of a crossbody bag, with many options including a built-in wallet, zippered storage, and protective cases. This Mother’s Day gift is perfect for walking the dog, circling the park, or grabbing a coffee.

YETI Insulated Travel Mug

Keep Mom caffeinated through anything her day-to-day—and future travels—may throw at her with an insulated travel mug from YETI. These mugs are designed to tough out the great outdoors, keeping both hot and cold beverages at the perfect temperature. Save space by opting for the smaller stackable 10 oz. mugs or, if she’s looking for something stronger than a latte, try the Rambler 24 oz. mug, YETI’s take on a beer mug that keeps brews icy cold.

Mother’s Day Gifts: For the Home

YETI Lowlands Waterproof Outdoor Blanket

From beach picnics to lining the back seat of the car for your family pooch, YETI’s outdoor blanket is an ideal gift for the no-fuss mom. It even comes in a convenient carrying case and is machine-washable. Other standout features are that this comfy blanket has a waterproof layer and that it easily shakes off pet hair.

Artifact Uprising Wood Block Prints

Gift mom a personalized photo album with this simple yet beautiful woodblock stand. Send 12 of your favorite travel photos to Artifact Uprising and the company will print them on thick card stock and voila—you’ve got a personalized gift within days.

Other places to shop customized prints include Etsy, Framebridge, and Shuttterfly.

COSORI 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Whether Mom is a foodie looking to perfect her favorite recipes or just trying to speed up her meal prep, this multi-purpose toaster oven will be a delightful surprise. Not only is it reasonably priced, but it serves as an air fryer, toaster oven, broiler, rotisserie, and more. The 12 presets include: pizza, roast, airfry, toast, bagel, bake, broil, cookies, rotisserie, dehydrate, ferment, and keep warm. Plus, there’s an included recipe book (featuring over 100 ideas) for even more cooking inspiration.

EcoVessel Wine Tumbler

Take your favorite drink on-the-go with these triple-insulated, stainless steel tumblers. Priced under $25, it’s an ideal gift for the mom who loves a park picnic or day at the beach.

ChappyWrap’s Places Blanket

While the jury’s still out on our summer vacations, remind mom of one of her favorite places with an ultra-plush blanket from ChappyWrap. With maps of locales like Cape Cod and Maine, you can keep her cozy while planning the next family getaway.

Mother’s Day Gifts: Clothing & Accessories

Allbirds Tree Loungers

This pair of stylish slip-on shoes from Allbirds make for the perfect understated, yet practical gift for mom. Wear them around the house or save them for the next family beach vacation. The versatile style means they match with almost anything and the slip-on function makes them ideal for errand running and city walking.

Baggallini Machine Washable Travel Bag

Baggallini’s line of machine washable bags, purses, backpacks, totes, and pouches is the perfect gift for a mom who’s always on the go. Ice coffee spillage, kids’ snack crumbs, or a burst tube of lip-gloss are not a match for these convenient accessories — just throw the bags in the wash on a gentle cycle, air dry, and watch the mess disappear.

The Day Crossover Sandal from Everlane

Keep mom comfy and fashionable with these spring and summertime sandal staples. Between the premium leather, flexible footbed, and on-trend style these shoes have it all. Not only do they match almost everything, they’ll be her go-to pair of shoes all summer long.

Bombas Gripper Slipper

From the creators of some of the top compression socks on the market, these cozy slippers are the perfect gift for mom this Mother’s Day. They feature a flexible sock-like upper, a soft and warm brushed lining, and rubber grips on the soles give more traction than traditional socks. Bonus: it comes with a travel case for easy packing.

Cotidié Evelyn Drape Waist Shirt

Gift mom this classic shirt, with a twist. The moisture-wicking and stretchy material mean this shirt is the queen of double-duty. Whether she’s a frequent flier or just likes to look chic (but make it comfy) at the grocery store, this athleisure brand has got you covered.

Everlane Way-High Drape Pant

These lightweight pants are the stylish ideal travel pant, but can also be worn easily around the house. The combination TENCEL lycell and cotton fabric is airy and breathable and will look good with either a sweatshirt or blazer.

Bleusalt

Fair warning, you may want to steal this gift, but know it will bring the utmost coziness to your mom. So, let her enjoy it. Bleusalt’s environmentally-friendly and sustainable beechwood fabric is literally a dream, so anything you pick will be a win. But, if you need help choosing, The Classic Shirt and The 2 Yard Wrap are my go-tos.

MZ Wallace Metro Pouch

It’s a clutch, it’s a pouch, it’s a diaper holder, it’s anything you need it to be. We adore this bag for its nylon quilted material and packability.

State Cashmere

For a bit of a splurge, spoil mom with high-quality cashmere this spring. Choose from the softest socks to cozy hoodies—great for travel—or browse State Cashmere’s best sellers list for inspiration. The site also offers dozens of styles under $100 as a more wallet-friendly option.

Mother’s Day Gifts: Beauty

Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler

Give Mom the gift of saving time with Dyson’s minimal heat hair styler, the wildly popular hairstyling innovation. It’s a smoother, curler, styler, and dryer all in one.

Pro Tip: Also check this product’s Amazon listings for potential price reductions and Dyson will price match.

TULA Skincare Best Sellers Travel Kit

Cult-favorite skincare brand, TULA, offers some of their best-selling products in a convenient and reasonably priced, travel-sized kit. It’s a perfect way to test out the facial cleanser, day and night cream, sugar scrub, and vitamin C serum. And while you’re at it, throw in the brightening eye balm and sunscreen to your cart for yourself (we won’t tell).

DW Home Candle

Remind Mom of her favorite scent with a budget-friendly candle from DW Home. We love the Calming Waves and Tranquil Lotus scents for uber relaxation.

Athena Club Back to Basics Set

Help mom make her skincare routine healthier with Athena Club’s Go-Tos set. At just $31 this gift set includes the brand’s Dewy Body Lotion, Soft Face Wipes, and All Day Deo. Each product is made with good-for-you ingredients and smells fantastic.

Subtl Beauty Stack

Mom will thank you for this life-changing makeup gift. Meet Subtl Beauty’s stack, the ultimate travel-friendly makeup on the market. Build her a custom stack by choosing a lip stain, concealer, highlighter, bronzer, and/or shine control powder and voila, all her makeup’s in one place.

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With a timeless, understated style, these quiet luxury travel items will look classy no matter what country you’re in.

Randolph Aviator Sunglasses

American-made eye wear brand Randolph’s sunglasses are designed to last for a lifetime—and look stylish no matter the decade—thanks to the timeless styles. It takes over 6 weeks and 200 individual steps for every Randolph frame to be handcrafted, and then they’re topped off with durable lenses that have been used by military pilots for decades. 

The brand’s Aviators are particularly iconic and can be customized with a range of sizes, polarization, or even a hidden engraving. 

Unbound Merino Men’s Polo

A polo shirt that will hold its shape and not become threadbare after washing can be hard to find, but Unbound Merino’s Polo will last through years of wearing. Made from a durable Merino wool and Polyester blend, the polo features just the right amount of stretch while still delivering the benefits of Merino wool—anti-odor, anti-wrinkle, and temperature-controlling.

Pack this polo and wear it for days on end—you’ll still look pulled together.

Carl Friedrik Palissy Weekend Bag

Spotted on the shows that sparked the quiet luxury trend, Succession and The White Lotus, Carl Friedrik’s Palissy Weekend Bag is the most elegant way to pack for a short trip. The surprisingly spacious main compartment can fit enough outfits for a weekend getaway, and three open fabric pockets help keep everything organized.

A unique curved design and upright construction helps the bag keep its shape through numerous trips (and makes it easy to pack).

Made from Vachetta leather, the Palissy is painstakingly assembled by hand in Italy, where no detail is too small to be overlooked. Every tooth in the zip, for example, is individually polished before added to the bag. 

Gobi Cashmere Dress

A classic black dress never goes out of style, and a 100 percent cashmere fabric elevates Gobi’s V-Neck Tunic Dress to quiet luxury status. This dress can be styled a number of different ways so you can wear it multiple times on a trip—with tights, cinched in by a belt, or with sleeves rolled up.

Made from the finest cashmere, Gobi’s clothing will resist the pilling and fading that can be a common problem with cheaper fabrics. 

Urbanista Phoenix Earphones

Even first-class flyers aren’t always near a power outlet. Fortunately, you can still drown out loud passengers around you with Urbanista’s Phoenix Earphones. These solar-powered earphones come with a streamlined charging case that continually recharges when exposed to light (even artificial light).

Available in a sleek black or pretty rose color, the earphones feature active noise-canceling technology that will help you block out any sounds you don’t want to hear.

Unbound Merino Travel Dress

We’ve finally found the perfect travel outfit. Unbound Merino’s Travel Dress is made from an ultra-soft and stretchy Merino wool/nylon/spandex blend that’s comfortable, anti-wrinkle, odor-resistant, temperature regulating, and fast-drying.

Available in classic quiet luxury colors like camel and black, this dress features a high scoop neckline and midi-length that’s appropriate for practically any occasion.

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Valentine’s Gifts for Travelers

Whether you’re looking for a fun gift for a friend or a romantic present for your significant other, you’ll find great inspiration on this list.

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

WAVES OF CLARIFY Pore Purifying Set

This trio of travel-sized beauty products will keep her skin moisturized and healthy while traveling in the winter months. Kit includes Herbivore Botanicals’ Pink Cloud Cleanser as well as a face mask and purifying cream.

Personalized Gift on Etsy

If you’re looking to give a thoughtful and custom gift this year, check out Etsy’s hundreds of handmade gift options for Valentine’s Day. With travel-related items like a custom memory box, a personalized map keepsake box, and a star map print, you’ll easily find something she’ll treasure. All you need is a specific date or place you want to remember.

Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe

Any traveler will love this super comfy bathrobe that packs light and will keep you warm … because not every hotel has a five-star bathrobe.

The Madewell Sydney Leather Tote

This is a stylish and practical bag for a traveler—its shape and handle are on-trend, and its medium size and two handle options make it great for urban adventures.

Allbirds Wool Runners

With spring on the horizon, a pair of Allbirds are the perfect gift for giving as a head start to the new season. From her favorite workout to a trot through the city, these lightweight, breathable sneaks will get her anywhere she needs to go.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Snowe Classic Bathrobe and Candle Spa Set

Gift the gift of a plush hotel robe (and bonus soy wax blend candle) that he can enjoy at home. This one is midweight and made of 100 percent long-staple cotton, which does mean it shrinks, so size up accordingly.

Osprey Daylite Shoulder Sling

If he’s an active traveler or day hiker, the Daylite Sling bag will be a great gift. The practical, lightweight, and slim bag is unisex and comes in different colors; read my full review, here.

Man Crates

Offering one of the most unique gifting experiences for men on the market, Man Crates has a variety of different box options. From this incredibly Personalized Barware Crate to a Pizza Grilling Kit, there’s truly something for any kind of guy.

Travelon Anti-Theft Backpack

If short, weekday business trips are the norm, then Travelon’s anti-theft backpack can be a useful gift. Easy to fit under most airplane seats, it’s roomy and practical with a padded laptop sleeve, easy-access front pocket, and anti-theft features.

Battery Case for iPhone

Here’s the perfect gift for the guy whose phone is always on low-power mode. With a charging case always attached, his phone will never die again.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Both of You

Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Instant Film Camera

Any traveler will love this fun, instant-print camera. It’s lightweight to pack and comes in a classic design. It even has features like a double exposure, a high-performance flash, and macro mode.

Umbra Hangit Photo Display

Hang your favorite vacation photos and memories with this DIY-inspired photo display. The kit comes with wire twine cords, wooden wall mounts, and clothespins to hang all your captured moments.

Wine and Cheese Picnic Set

For your partner who is like the wine to your cheese, get this Plush Picnic Set (bonus points for pre-packing the bag with a good bottle and a map to a picnic spot). The tote is insulated to keep things cold and comes with everything you need for a romantic afternoon: a wooden cheese board, cheese knife, corkscrew, bottle stopper, napkins, and shatterproof wine glasses.

Shutterfly Photo Book

Impress your S.O. (or friend) with a custom photo album of a memorable trip together. Shutterfly makes the process easy with travel templates to choose among; or, you can have Shutterfly design it for you.

Eatwith Gift Card

The online platform Eatwith offers unique dining experiences in cities around the world and sells gift cards for booking. It’s the perfect travel gift for someone if you’ve already booked a trip … or are trying to hint at planning a new one.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2017. It has been updated to reflect the most current information. Tyler Schoeber contributed to this story. 

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Reusable Water Bottle

Dehydration is the number one culprit on long flights for diminishing your health—it dries out your skin, makes you more susceptible to jet-lag, and weakens your immune system. This handy collapsible and foldable water bottle won’t take up much space, and stows easily.

Don’t Forget: You can save money by refilling the water bottle rather than buying bottled water—most airports have “hydration stations” scattered throughout terminals. Just make sure your bottle is empty before going through the security line.

Headphones

This one is important, especially on long flights as standard headphones (especially the free ones on planes) get uncomfortable when worn for an extended period. Make sure you pack headphones you know will be comfortable for binge-watching TV shows and that can help block out noise when you want some shut-eye. We recommend SleepPhones as a go-to for comfort and sleep on longer journeys.

Don’t Forget: Make sure you download a relaxing sleep playlist and use an app like Spotify Premium, which lets you access your music offline.

Snacks

The type of food you eat during a flight will make or break your body’s reaction to traveling longer distances. We recommend avoiding these eight foods and instead packing light snacks like nut mix, cheese and crackers, and fruits that are low in carbs and high in protein.

Don’t Forget: Gum. It takes away bad breath after snacking and helps relieve ear pressure while taking off and landing.

Mini-Toiletry Bag

The following handy list of travel-sized necessities is great for any flight—with a few additions specific for red-eyes and long trips.

To keep your skin moisturized pack Mist Spray, Papaw Ointment, and a shea buttercream. For hygiene take a dry shampoo spray bottle, a disposable toothbrush, natural deodorant, and hand sanitizer. This slim portable travel toiletry case is perfect to keep everything organized.

Don’t Forget: Medicine—it’s always wise to keep your prescriptions in your carry-on, plus a few pain reliever tablets and anti-histamines in travel size containers.

Compression Gear

For any flight, compression clothing encourages good circulation and helps your body adjust to pressure changes; but it’s especially important for longer flights. So, pick your go-to pair of leggings or socks.

Don’t Forget: You’ll want comfortable shoes to go with your compression socks for bathroom trips. Foldable slippers work well if you want to go shoe-free on the plane. Alternatively, tennis shoes or slip-on flats (like TOMS) are good options if you want shoes that go on and off easily.

Scarf (That Doubles as a Blanket)

To avoid using the (sometimes) gross airplane blanket, wear a scarf—yes you will have to remove it to go through security, but you’ll be grateful later when the plane’s AC is blasting. This versatile option from Dimore can be worn in dozens of ways, making it a cozy choice for the plane and a smart packing choice for a variety of outfits.

Don’t Forget: Make sure you dress comfortably overall—remember you’re in these clothes for the long haul. If you’re on a red-eye, keep in mind you may not be able to check into your hotel right away, so it’s always a good idea to pack an extra set of clothes in your carry-on.

Sleep Aid

Everyone has their preferred method for falling asleep, but planes provide extra discomfort, making relaxation even more difficult. Melatonin spray or pills are good sources for over-the-counter, natural medicines to replace a prescription sleep aid. Other holistic remedies like Yogi Bedtime Tea bags or Natural Vitality Natural Calm also work wonders for relaxation.

Don’t Forget: Throw in RMS “un cover up” to quickly energize and refresh skin before getting off the plane.

Paperback Book or Magazine

Bring at least one form of non-electronic entertainment for takeoff and landing, or any time you want a break from screens (or gasp, when your Kindle dies).

Don’t Forget: Oftentimes magazines and books are more expensive in the airports, so BYO from home.

Back-Up Entertainment

The dreaded blank screen on your inflight entertainment—if it hasn’t happened to you yet, consider yourself lucky. Just in case yours fails you (or if you just want your own entertainment), bring a laptop, tablet, or reader. Consider a compact back-up hard drive to store movies or TV shows to watch on a laptop.

Don’t Forget: Pre-download any shows or movies on any subscription services you have that allow this feature, like Amazon Prime or iTunes. Also, charge all your devices the night before your flight, just in case your seat doesn’t have outlets.

Jet-Lag Relief

These No-Jet-Lag pills are great for long flights and changing time zones. They are an all-natural New Zealand remedy to help regulate your body clock and alleviate body stress.

Don’t Forget: Make sure to follow the instructions of taking one at take-off and then every two hours during your flight—it’s worth waking up from your nap for.

Wipes

Don’t be embarrassed by this one. Planes are covered with germs and are any easy environment to catch colds. Traveling with bleach wipes means you always have a way to sanitize your seat and surrounding area on the plane. But, that’s not all wipes are useful for—La Fresh Travel Wipes Line offers an array of products, from nail polish remover to face cleansing wipes to bug spray. Wipes not only eliminate liquids in your carry-on, they free up space, and won’t leak or spill in your bag.

Don’t Forget: Check to make sure the wipes don’t have an overwhelming smell before using them on the plane—it’s tight quarters and you’ll be sitting next to your seatmate for a while.

Eye Mask

Eye masks help create a more relaxing environment for sleep. They are also a good jet-lag remedy, as sleeping in darkness makes you better rested. Make sure to pick a pair that doesn’t apply pressure around your head, like Dream Shields Sleeping Eye Mask Kit.

Don’t Forget: This pair comes with ear plugs, but if you’re relying on getting a full night’s sleep on your flight, it’s always good to bring an extra pair. You never know if that baby will be next to you …

Neck or Travel Pillow

Another way to increase comfort on planes is by using a neck or travel pillow. The J-Pillow offers unparalleled head and neck support for an easy sleep. Even though it’s cumbersome to carry, the comfort is worth it.

Don’t Forget: You do have to carry this around, so if you don’t have much room left or don’t want to be lugging extra items, look into an inflatable option or clothing with a built-in neck support feature.

Back-Up Power Charger

Even if you charge all your devices pre-flight, they will most likely die or have low battery by the end of your journey. Most larger planes now have power outlets at seats, but this is never a guarantee. This compact size portable charger won’t take up a lot of space and gives a quick, full charge to your phone to make sure you have battery life when you land.

Don’t Forget: This charges using a USB cord, so pack an extra USB output charger (and any necessary converters), because you’ll want this at full battery for long tour days too.

Perfect-Sized Underseat Bag

Now, you’re going to want someplace to put all your essentials that doesn’t hog your leg room, fits a laptop, and still allows for easy access. The High Altitude Flight Bag is super slim and even attaches to the tray table in front of you. Or, opt for a slim backpack that can fit under your seat on its side—Cocoon backpacks offer an array of options.

Don’t forget: A space pen. You’ll most likely be going through customs if you’re on a longer flight and will need to fill out various forms and documents. This pen can write in extreme temperatures, at any angle, and even at zero gravity (although you probably won’t be needing that feature).

Ashley Rossi is always ready for her next trip. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ashley_stravel for more advice on travel hacks and destination ideas.

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Best Foodie Gifts for the At-Home Cook

The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food: A Cookbook

This critically acclaimed cookbook has been at the top of many bestseller charts. The Rise offers a glimpse into the diversity of black culture and history through food. The book is filled with 150 recipes from everyday meals to celebration dishes. A few of the recipes in the book are steak frites with plantain chips and green vinaigrette and grilled short ribs with a piri-piri marinade and saffron tapioca pudding.

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DIY Baking Kit from Crumble Crate

Even the best chefs can use some inspiration from time to time. Set up the home bakers in your life with a subscription to DIY Baking Kit from Crumble Crate. Each box contains recipes, step-by-step visual guides, and any specialty tools needed to make that month’s treat. Each recipe makes 12 to 24 servings, so there will be plenty to share.

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Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener

Opening cans just got a lot easier with this kitchen gadget. The gift is perfect for the at-home cook, grandparents, or just someone who hates twisting traditional can openers. The best part about this electric can opener is that it cuts along the side of the lid so there are no sharp edges.

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Mintrico Silicone Trivet Mat Pad

For home cooks who love taking dishes from the hot oven to the table, these trivet mat pads are perfect. The beautiful designs make them perfect to leave on the table all the time. These trivets are also freezer and microwave safe, making them a handy addition to the kitchen.

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Family Cookbook Project

Writing down family recipes to pass from generation to generation is a tradition that many people love. One way to make this even easier is with the Family Cookbook Project. This gift allows you to download the software to make your own family cookbook so all of your prized recipes are in one place. After you give this gift you can even collaborate as a family to work on the cookbook together.

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Zen of Slow Cooking Gourmet Spice Blends for Home Cooking

Slow cooker meals are some of the easiest and most delicious home cooked dishes. The Zen of Slow Cooking offers spice blends to throw in with your slow cooker meal bring even more flavor to the final dish. Each packet has a corresponding recipe on the back to show you how to make the best dish with each spice blend.

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Bold Palate Foods Plant-Based Sauces

For the home cook who choses to eat plant-based, or enjoys trying new things these sauces are a great option. Each sauce can be used as a marinade, salad dressing, dip, or sauce. The flavors are quite unique with options ranging from a plant-based ranch dressing alternative and a beet and mesquite flavored sauce.

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Best Foodie Gifts to Relive Vacation

Maine Lobster Roll Kit from Get Maine Lobster

If your family travels to Maine or anywhere in New England for summer vacation you know that a lobster roll is a must-get lunch. With Get Maine Lobster you can now have an authentic Maine lobster roll experience at home and for the holidays. The lobster roll kit includes two pounds of fresh frozen claw and knuckle lobster meat from wild caught lobsters off the coast of Maine, 12 classic New England split top buns, lobster seasoning mix, and prep instructions.

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Ooni Koda Outdoor Pizza Oven

Making authentic Italian pizza that tastes just like the pizza from your trip to Italy just got easier with the Ooni Koda Outdoor Pizza Oven. The pizza oven connects right to a propane tank, heats up in 15 minutes, and bakes perfect pies in 60 seconds.

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UNICOOK Heavy Duty Skewers

These stainless steel and bamboo skewers from UNICOOK will help them recreate incredible kebabs or just help them up their grill game. Each set contains twelve total skewers, six metal and six bamboo, along with a ribbed grill rack to keep food in place and elevated above the heat source.

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Mintrico Reusable Chopsticks

Upgrade sushi night with these chopsticks that are beautifully designed with a decorative top end and very narrow bottom that’s usefully for picking up delicate sushi or scooping up heaps of fried rice. The chopsticks are dishwasher safe and come with five pairs.

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IRVINS Salted Egg Potato Chips Crisps

This salty crispy snack is one of the most popular snacks in Singapore. Each bag of crisps are made with hand-picked salted egg, curry leaves, and red chili pepper, making for a truly unique final product. For the person who can’t get enough traditional culinary experiences from other countries these crisps are a fun gift.

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Bev’s Traditional Biscochitos Cookies

Traveling across the southwest means getting some traditional biscochitos cookies. These anise cookies from New Mexico are the state’s signature cookie. Each cookie is light and buttery with a hint of licorice flavor from the anise, making these a yummy holiday tradition.

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Gifts for the Ultimate Foodie

Maille Mustard Variety Pack

Finding good quality mustard on the grocery store shelves can be a challenge. While some people are completely fine with yellow mustard straight from the squirt bottle, others prefer something a little more refined. This Maille Mustard variety pack features four different mustards: Dijon Original, Old Style, Honey Dijon, and Rich Country. The mustards can be used in a variety of ways, from dressings to dips and spreads.

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Hudson Valley Marshmallow Co. Gourmet Marshmallows, French Toast

Making s’mores just got even more delicious with these French toast flavored marshmallows from Judson Valley Marshmallow Co. The marshmallows are hand-made in small batches then sliced and bagged before being sent out. The French toast flavor is reminiscent of maple syrup, butter, and custardy bread.

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Black Truffle Infused Laconiko Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Anything with black truffle is super indulgent and adds something special to somewhat boring dishes. The Black Truffle Infused Laconiko Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made with olives that are hand-picked in Southern Greece and has been named one of the world’s best olive oils.

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Mulay’s Best Sellers 8-Pack

Handmade sausage from Colorado is a unique food gift that your friends and family will not soon forget. This Mulay’s best sellers bundle comes with breakfast links, breakfast ground, mild Italian links, mild Italian ground, original Italian links, chorizo, bratwurst, and meatballs. The company is woman-owned and family run, and all of their sausage is made with 100 percent antibiotic-free heritage pork.

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Gifts for the 21+ Foodie

Ullo Wine Purifier

For the wine lover in your life a wine purifier is a gift they will use over and over. The Ullo purifier will work with any red or white wine by removing sulfites but keeling all of the wine’s tannin, flavors, and aromas that make a glass of wine special. The removal of the sulfites alleviates headaches and hangovers caused by sulfites.

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Fundamental Cocktails for the Home Bartender

If one of your family members or friends is the entertaining guru they will enjoy the Fundamental Cocktails for the Home Bartender cocktail deck. The deck contains 52 cocktails printed on beautiful cards that can be set out for people to make different drinks. In fact, this allows the host or hostess of a party to actually enjoy a party instead of being stuck behind the bar cart all night passing out drinks.

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KANARS Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses

Drink glasses can sometimes be boring, but these old fashioned whiskey glasses from KANARS are etched crystal making them durable and beautiful. Even if you don’t know anyone who drinks whiskey these would be great for other cocktails that require a rocks glass.

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Coravin Model Six Advanced Wine Bottle Opener and Preservation System

The ultimate gift for wine lovers has to be a Coravin Model Six Advanced Wine Bottle Opener and Preservation System. The Coravin brand is known to keep wine safe from oxidation and going bad, which allows it to continue to age in the bottle. With the system you can pour wine without ever removing the cork so you can enjoy a bottle for weeks or even years to follow after the initial pour.

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Gifts for the Outdoorsy Foodie

Carpathen Campfire Roasting Sticks

Going camping or just hanging out by the backyard fire pit likely means roasting marshmallows or cooking hotdogs on a stick. Forget the old wooden skewer or wire hangers and get the Carpathen Campfire Roasting Sticks. Each stick is extendable up to 34 inches making staying away from the flames of a fire safer for everyone while still getting perfectly charred bites.

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PREVAIL Jerky Variety Pack

Hiking in the woods usually means munching on beef jerky to keep your energy up but still have a light backpack. The PREVAIL jerky variety pack comes with four different flavors of beef jerky: original, spicy, umami, and lemongrass. Each piece of jerky is chewy without being tough and has a ton of flavor.

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Weber 51060001 Q1200 Liquid Propane Grill

Taking a small grill to a campsite to make meals is always a necessity. The Weber 51060001 Q1200 Liquid Propane Grill is a great option for the camper in your life since it’s compact but has a lot of power to make perfect burgers, hotdogs, and other tasty meals.

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Gifts for the Grill Master

Carpathen Smoke Tube

This smoking tube is perfect for the grill master who doesn’t have a smoker. The tube uses wood pellets to make smoke that will last for five hours to infuse meats, fish, cheese, and more. Wood pellets do not come with the smoke tube and will need to be ordered separately.

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Nuke Delta02 Authentic Argentinian-Style Outdoor Cooking Charcoal Gaucho Santa Maria Grill

For the ultimate grill master who has everything else this authentic Argentinian-style grill is a perfect gift. The grill is hand-made by artisans in Argentina and features a few different compartments for grilling. Each grill includes the grill, one cover, two swivel casters, one fire poker, one shovel, and one griddle.

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Old Arthur’s Barbecue Sauce

BBQ sauces are a super personal food item and everyone has an opinion on what BBQ sauce should taste like. This pack of three Old Arthur’s Barbecue Sauce is flavorful, with sweet and spicy notes is great on just about anything that you put on the grill, including chicken, ribs, and pork chops.

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MEATER Plus

Getting the perfect temperature on a steak just got easier with the MEATER Plus. The wire-free meat thermometer allows you to monitor your meats through an app on your phone. The app uses an algorithm to estimate how long your dish will take to cook and rest to plan the rest of your meal prep and cooking.

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Gifts for Kids

Unicorn Kids Baking Set

Baking with kids is even more fun when there’s a theme that kids love. Enter the Unicorn Baking Set. This kit includes a unicorn apron, 5 themed cookie cutters, a roller, frosting tips, and a recipe book. If your child isn’t a unicorn fan, the kit also comes in snowman and fox themes.

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Yummy Mismatching Kids Burger & Fries Food Crew Socks

Kids love getting fun socks for Christmas and these mismatching socks are so fun. They come in a variety of pairs, but the burger and fries are great for foodie kids to show off their favorite food combo. The socks have no-slip grips on the bottom so kids can’t go sliding down the hallway in these.

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Bombombs Hot Chocolate Bombs

Hot chocolate bombs have taken over the internet this holiday season and with good reason. The hot chocolate bombs are filled with marshmallows that are exposed when hot milk is poured over each hollow sphere of chocolate. These hot chocolate bombs come in three flavors to make a cozy cup of hot chocolate.

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The Best Stocking Stuffers for Foodies

VEGKY Vegan Shiitake Mushroom Jerky

Beef jerky isn’t the only jerky in town anymore. The VEGKY mushroom jerky comes in a variety of flavors including original and spicy. This is a great alternative to traditional jerky for the plant-based eater in your life, or someone who just loves trying something different.

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Southern Recipe Small Batch Pork Rinds

Pork rinds are a southern staple when it comes to snacking, and there’s nothing better than a quality pork rind to munch on. The Southern Recipe Small Batch Pork Rinds come in unique flavors like spicy dill, Korean kimchi bbq, and Thai curry.

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Unique Pretzels

Owned and operated by the same family for six generations, Unique Pretzels are a fun stocking stuffer that kids and adults will love. The pretzels come in a ton of variations but a few favorites include extra salt splits and original pretzel shells.

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Venchi Suprema Chocolate Spread

For the chocolate lover, this hazelnut chocolate spread is straight from Italy and puts other hazelnut spreads to shame. The spread is made from Piedmont hazelnut paste to make the jar of spread the finest it can be.

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CatSpring Yaupon Black Tea

Yaupon is the only caffeinated plant in North America, making this tea truly an American treasure. CatSpring Yaupon is owned by two sisters in Texas who are working to create a variety of yaupon teas available to people outside of Texas.

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Lasto Foods Peanut Butter

There are people out there who can eat peanut butter by the spoonful. If you have someone in your family who is like that the Lasto Foods Peanut Butter is a fun stocking stuffer. The peanut butter is made from high quality ingredients and makes for a tasty drizzle on breakfast, over sweets, or just by the spoonful.

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Click And Carry

For the family member who only takes one trip to the car to unload groceries the Click and Carry is the ultimate stocking stuffer. The small item can carry up to 80 pounds worth of bags in one trip, so there’s definitely no second trip back out to the car for groceries.

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Copper Cow Coffee Vietnamese Pour Over

Vietnamese coffee is known for being super strong and fairly sweet making it a great afternoon pick-me-up. This pour over set is made from ethically sourced Vietnamese coffee beans, and all packaging is recyclable or biodegradable.

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Java Sok Reusable Iced Coffee Cup Insulator Sleeve

Iced coffee is a must for many people in the morning. The Java Sok reusable sleeves are a fun stocking stuffer that keep iced coffee cold and keep the cups from dripping water condensation everywhere. The sleeves come in a plethora of designs, colors, and sizes.

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