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2021 Holiday Gift Ideas and Buying Guide Page: Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

Disclaimer: Beautiful Touches has received items from some of the brands below to facilitate this publication, which is part of our Gift Ideas and Buying Guides series of posts. All info on products/services come directly from brands.  Any opinions stated are those of the authors.

It’s that time….to be thinking about the holidays. Parties, friends and family visiting.  Her are some things that you might just find helpful.

2021 Holiday Gift Ideas and Buying Guide Page: Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

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For Stocking Suffers or Holiday Snacking…Old Trapper is a Winner

Old Trapper

 

“Old Trapper Beef Jerky has been making the best smoked meat snacks for 50 years. We’re in Oregon, but you can find us anywhere!
Since 1969, Old Trapper has been dedicated to providing the highest quality, best value meat snack available. Our family run business has been a national brand for over
40 years. Our flavor and consistency is time-tested, and consumer preferred, leading to repeat sales.
Our full line of high quality, naturally smoked, meat snacks are presented in state of the art packaging, to ensure the freshest product available to the consumer. We market
products with a top of the line selection of retail racking to successfully draw attention of consumers.
Old Trapper Sales Representatives use an unparalleled knowledge of the marketplace to partner in a profitable business relationships for the long term. Industry leading fill
rates and service make Old Trapper the natural choice for your stores.”

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Be Ready for Meals and Appetizers with: TRE Olive 

TRE Olive

Quality, incredibly wonderful flavors, and the gift sets are awesome for gift giving!

“Our family has been making extra virgin olive oil in the Calabria region of Southern Italy for generations.  In 1934, we opened our first olive mill, and local farmers have entrusted us with their harvest ever since.

The TRE Olive philosophy is simple: work hard, treat our customers like family, and create high quality, great-tasting, extra virgin olive oil from some of the finest hand-picked olives in Italy.

In 1970, members of our family left Italy for Western Massachusetts to accept better opportunities. We made sure to return frequently so that we would stay connected to our family and traditions.  One thing we always brought back from our visits was our family olive oil – the exceptional extra virgin olive oil made from olives grown on our land, picked and pressed by our family.  Made with love, no other olive oil could come close to that amazing taste.

In 2009, during a visit to the family groves, three (TRE) cousins discussed how we could avoid selling our oil to the large companies who often dilute olive oil with lesser-quality oils from around the world. We know the pride we feel when we share our olive oil with others and tell its story – our story.

From this proud tradition, TRE Olive was born.

100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil from olives grown in Italy, picked in Italy, pressed in Italy, and poured in Italy.

We bring our extra virgin olive oil to you direct from our groves in Calabria, Italy – We hope you enjoy.

TRE Olive – taste the difference love makes.”

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NAKED Nutrition

NAKED Nutrition

“Naked Nutrition strips away all of the marketing and gimmicks that many companies use today. We sell products with only the purest ingredients.
From Grass-Fed Whey Protein to Pea Protein Powder to Organic Brown Rice Protein Powder, Naked Nutrition provides the purest supplements. Our proteins are loaded with essential amino acids and no artificial sweeteners or colors. Our commitment to offering the best protein powders and supplements extends to all our products including Powdered Peanut Butter, Casein Protein, Creatine Monohydrate and more. No additives means your body gets more of what it needs and not what big agribusinesses use to pad their bottom line. Take your nutrition to the next level with Naked Nutrition.”

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Need Plant Based Meals for Yourself or Visitors: Veestro Plant Based Meals


Veestro

I’m not vegan, but I have family members who are.  It’s great to have these in the freezer when they come for a visit!
“Enjoy the best plant-based meals at home. Choose from 50+ chef-crafted, flavorful dishes. Made with organic ingredients, no preservatives & gluten-free options. We cook & deliver nationwide.

Gourmet plant-based meals & juices delivered to your door. just heat & eat to please your tastebuds, please your body & please your schedule.

When Mark was in banking, he daily found himself in the modern life dilemma: time-starved and hungry. The fast meals weren’t healthy. The healthy meals weren’t fast. To some, it’s a problem. To Mark, it was a business need.

So after he left the corporate world, he began putting his skills into a business people were hungry for. He raised funds, negotiated contracts, built a facility and called on the best marketing and sales person he knew. His sister, Monica. Together, they created Veestro.”

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Baking Cookies will be a BREEZE with: One Smart Cookie

One Smart Cookie

I’m a baker, and I can tell you…these truly are a game changers! Recipe is included.

“The no mess cookie cutter!

  • We have re-invented the cookie cutter!
  • From dough to oven in only 5 minutes.
  • No chilling of dough. No guesswork for thickness or spacing.
  • No flour. No Mess!
  • It’s The Cookie Cutter Game Changer™”

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Light the Way for You, Your Family, and Your Guests: Auvon

Auvon

Don’t have friends and family stumbling in the night…use these awesome LED night lights throughout your home!

“Night Light Plug-in Bright Motion Sensor Dimmable Smart LED

  • 5 Levels Of Dimming: This night light can meet your different lighting needs in different places, 5 lumen levels from 0 to 120(0-30-60-90-120) provide you multiple choices so you can always enjoy the most suitable and energy-saving lighting mode. 1-30lm can well protect your child away from “monster”, 30-60lm can well light your way to the washroom, 60-90lm can prevent your loved one from falling off from the stairs, 90-120lm can light your garage when you are heading out by car.
  • Motion Detector Included. In Auto Mode, if this motion activated night light detects a movement in the darkness, it switches on automatically and lightens your way for a total of 90 seconds after the last movement has been registered. Then it turns off again, making it possible to reduce unnecessary power consumption when you do not need them. According to our calculation, using this motion sensor light indoor can save up to 84% energy compared to those without motion sensors.
  • Ultra Bright. Compared with other bright night light (80lm to 100lm), The LED night light comes with lumens up to 120, which is quite suitable for dark places where more light is in need, such as hallway, bathroom, garage, kitchen, bedroom, stairs, basement and laundry .With the dimmable design, you can adjust the hallway light to your desired brightness simply by long-pressing or tapping on the top button for a wide range of lumens choices from 1lm to 120lm.
  • Safe For Indoor Use. The nightlights with light sensor are with superior V-0 fire resistant casing and over-current protection design to guarantee your safety.

Plug-in Led Motion Sensor Night Lights

  • Save Energy at Home. In Auto Mode, if this plug in night light detects a movement in the darkness, it switches on automatically and lightens your way for a total of 60 seconds after the last movement has been registered. Then it turns off again, making it possible to reduce unnecessary power consumption when you do not need them. According to our calculation, using AUVON motion sensor night lights can save up to 84% energy compared to those without motion sensors.
  • Comfortable and Adjustable Lighting. You may feel relaxed and comfortable when you see its warm lighting in the darkness. With the two brightness modes design, you can also choose your desired brightness from the High or Medium for different occasions by simply pressing the round button at the top to give you the best experience.
  • 3 Useful Modes. A simple switch at the top of the plug-in nightlight allows you to choose among three lighting modes (ON, OFF and AUTO). If the Auto Mode is chosen, its motion sensor will be activated to provide you a detection angle of 120 degrees and a range of 3-5 meters.
  • Safe to Use. The plug in night lights are with superior V-0 fire resistant casing and over-current protection design to guarantee safety.
AUVON is an international brand owner serving a wide customer base in health & personal care, home improvement, outdoor health, and consumer electronics.
So far, we have served around 1,000,000 families in the United States.”

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Perfect Bags for Shopping and Beautiful Storage: Maria Victoria

Maria Victoria / 2021 Holiday Gift Ideas and Buying Guide Page: Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

Sturdy, functional, and oh so beautiful!

“Handcrafted Handbags by Mexican artisans. Each piece is unique and made one by one to detail. Limited pieces of original designs.

We are a couple of friends, an architect and an industrial designer, and we’ve shared a profound passion for art and design since the moment we met.We are proud to be Mexican and we felt the need to show the world why Mexico’s art is considered to be one of the most interesting, as can be seen by admiring art-lovers worldwide.Every corner of Mexico is rich in traditional artistic handcrafts that go from wood and plastic to textiles and jewelry. We offer a unique selection of Mexican handcrafts, each individually made by hand by dedicated Mexican artisans.

Our commitment is to show how artistic and beautiful our culture is.”

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Set you Table with: Neutrall

Neutrall

 

These are gorgeous in their simplicity.  I love the green to go with one set of dishes that I use often.  I am for SURE going to be ordering more!

“Carbon-neutral upcycled drinkware you can be proud of! Cups made in America from rescued bottles ♻️ Help the 🌎🌳 Check us out👇

Why switch to Neutrall glassware?

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Sea Witch Botanicals

Their offerings smell so good, and they are great for the environment.  So many things to choose from for you and your home.

Sea Witch Botanicals

Info from Sea Witch Botanicals

“Sea Witch Botanicals aims to keep the world’s water healthy by providing natural home and body products that are good for you, and the environment.

We are a home and body company committed to keeping the health of your body and the environment in mind. Our best-sellers include incense, candles, and vegan cosmetics.”

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Decorate Your Place with Indoor/Outdoor String Lights from: Quntis

Quntis String Lights

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – and I love using lights inside and out to make my home festive!

“Extra Long &Warm White Christmas Lights: Christmas is coming, do you want to create a romantic and warm feeling in the darkest and coldest days of the year? Our Christmas decoration lights is a good choice. Its soft and warm white fairy lights will add a welcoming glow and change dark night into a bright daylight. Besides, the flexible and soft copper wire of icicle lights can be easily bend and wrapped around Christmas trees, porches and patio, allowing you DIY your festival as you like.

Quntis is an eCommerce company focusing on consumer electronics. We are aiming to deliver more values to our customers by providing super high quality products at a reasonable price.
Today Quntis already serves millions customers around the world. Our cables and earphone products rank top sellers on Amazon with the honors like “Best Seller”, “Amazon’s Choice”, and “New Release” a dozen times. Combining our professional expertise and close partnership with global top OEM suppliers, we keep developing and expanding our product portfolio to bring you more convenience and more fun in the digital age.”

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Cover that Unsightly Dog Bed with: LAYR

Lary Dog Bed Sheets

Stinky dog beds are awful, but they take so long to wash and dry.  These are great because you can change and laundry whenever necessary!
“We offer the WORLD’S FIRST DOG BED SHEET. Our first collection features a limited run of premium bed sheets to keep your dog’s bed looking fresh & smelling clean.

Our first collection is built for small to medium dog beds. Since our custom fabric blend includes Lycra, you can stretch your sheet to fit a variety of shapes and sizes as well as a sofa cushion. The S/M sheet will stretch up to 36x36x5.

Giving Back

A percentage of profits are donated to Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operating the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals. They provide adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.”

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Provide Working Space with a Laptop Stand from: Quntis

Quntis Laptop Stand

I love this for myself, and to have for when guests are visiting.  It makes it possible for them to work from MY home!

“Broad Compatibility: This universal laptop stand can compatible with all laptops from 10 to 17 inch, such as MacBook, MacBook Air, Macbook Pro,Microsoft Surface, Google Pixelbook, Dell XPS, HP, ASUS, Acer, Chromebook, Alienware and more laptop notebooks. It can also be used as a Cell Phone Stand, or for tablets, kindles and books.

Quntis is an eCommerce company focusing on consumer electronics. We are aiming to deliver more values to our customers by providing super high quality products at a reasonable price.
Today Quntis already serves millions customers around the world. Our cables and earphone products rank top sellers on Amazon with the honors like “Best Seller”, “Amazon’s Choice”, and “New Release” a dozen times. Combining our professional expertise and close partnership with global top OEM suppliers, we keep developing and expanding our product portfolio to bring you more convenience and more fun in the digital age.”

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Need Extra Towels or Blankets – Look no Further than: The Bali Market

The Bali Market

These really do dry so much more quickly.  Great for home and poolside or at the beach!

“We are a home good company selling primarily Turkish towels and other Turkish cotton goods. We believe living a more intentional and joyful life starts with the home we create for our families. We believe in living with less, but better, and enjoying and appreciating the mundane.

Clutter-free homes make room for calm childhoods, connected relationships, and relaxed days. Your home should be a respite that reflects your style and ethos.

Live comfortably in your home. The Bali Market is about removing the junk from your home and the environment.

Encouraging families to live simpler, more organized lives by providing products that are both joyful and useful for the family home and through promoting a ‘one-in // one-out’ mindset.”

Why Turkish Towels?

  • First grade 100% Turkish cotton
  • Dries quickly
  • Absorbent
  • Classic style and natural fibers
  • Versatile for bath, beach or travel

Why Turkish Blankets?

  • Double thickness provides weighted warmth and versatility
  • Oversized and folds compactly
  • Machine washable
  • Warm in the winter, cool in the summer

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Keep a Pair or Two of Reading Glasses on the Bedside Table in Your Guest Room: Cheeterz Club

These are super high quality and the price means that you can buy multiple pairs without breaking the bank!

Cheeterz Club

Look good. See better. Rock readers that don’t look like readers

Realizing that you need reading glasses shouldn’t be a moment of embarrassment. Here at Cheeterz Club, we offer sylish frames that look nothing like readers. Whether your style is cute, sexy, sleek, or elegant, there’s something in our hand-crafted collection for you. Both our frames and lenses are superior to the rest of the industry: Comfort, durability, and visual clarity top our list of priorities. Our 100% acetate frames hold anti-reflective lenses that repel water and oil and offer 100% UVA/UVB protection. When it comes to readers, blue light glasses, and reader sunglasses, you deserve to feel good about what you wear. Treat yourself to quality and cheat on price.

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Keep Your Leftovers Fresh: Nature Bee Beeswax Wraps

 

I’m very familiar with Swedish Dishcloths (love them), but I’ve never had any so pretty as the ones from Nature Bee.  Now I’m learning to love beeswax wraps too!

Nature Bee Beeswax Wraps

Info from Nature Bees Beeswax Wraps

“This incredible small business is changing the landscape in helping to reduce single-plastic usage and they’re doing it in the most beautiful way. The all-natural and reusable beeswax wraps and dishcloths are made from 100% cotton, Vancouver Island sourced beeswax, pine tree resin, and jojoba oil, each wrap is handcrafted, folded, and packaged right on the island. All products are sustainable and food-safe, perfect for meal prep, snacks, lunch, and kitchen cleanups.”

Wildflower Variety Set

  • Inspired by the beauty of wildflowers that provide critical habitat for pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife
  • Includes a small, medium, and large beeswax wrap
  • The small size is great for snacks such as carrots, crackers, cookies, apple slices, oranges, and more
  • The medium size is best for half-cut peppers, cheese, cut veggies, and covering leftovers
  • Large is ideal for sandwiches, lettuce and herbs, covering containers with no lid, and bundling items together like loose veggies
  • Note: that you will not get the exact images shown as the brand cuts the wraps at different parts of the pattern
Swedish Dishcloths
  • A cheerful dishcloth that makes kitchen chores more fun 🙂
  • You get all 4 of the dishcloths shown in the photos!
  • Swedish Dishcloths are the perfect addition to your Nature Bee Wraps because they are lint-free!! They are also perfect for any kitchen cleaning.
  • Use a Swedish dishcloth to wipe any residue off of your beeswax wrap and keep it clean. They can absorb up to 15 times their own weight- no need for a paper towel!
  • Made from 70% wood cellulose and 30% cotton. They are compostable.
  • With proper care they will last between 7-12 months:
  • Size: approx. 17 cm x 20 cm dry (approx. 6.7′ x 7.9″)
  • Pre-Order for Mid November Shipment.

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28 thoughts on “2021 Holiday Gift Ideas and Buying Guide Page: Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

  • I love the Nature Bee Beeswax Wraps!! Can I just gift it to myself?

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  • What a great collection of gifts. Beeswax wraps is on my list and I’m intrigued by the shopping bags.

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  • Love this post and all of these are must haves to get ready for guests and the holidays. I am so excited about the holidays… my favorite time of the year!

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  • I need to do some massive changes in my office. I’ve been procrastinating lately and I think it’s the environment that’s affecting me. A laptop stand is such a great idea. Thanks for this

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  • I love your ideas. I cannot wait to do a home make over for the Holidays

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  • I would love to have the The No Mess Cookie Cutter for my daughter!

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  • Those no mess cookie cutters are cool. I need to try them for my cookie baking.

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  • I love eye glasses so the cheaters gift is a wonderful one for me. Sending to hubby!

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  • I love that upcycled glassware set! I love products that help the environment.

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  • Handcrafted handbags would be the perfect gift for my mother. She will definitely appreciate this precious work!

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  • This is a great collection of gifts. Thanks for giving us great ideas

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  • These are great items. I already found one for myself that is the laptop stand.

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  • This is a great collection, Libby! I really like the Night light Plugs.

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  • Those lights are all so useful. We have nightlights around the house so we can walk around at night without the lights on, so if you got up after going to bed, you won’t have to turn on a light. Nice products!

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  • The plant based meals are a good idea. It’s handy to have a few in the freezer where needed.

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  • This is a really perfect gift idea I’m sure my mother would love this so much

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  • These are all really great gift ideas for holiday! I already found one that I am planning to give to my mother

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  • Those cookie cutters are the coolest I’ve ever seen! Ordering those!

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  • I found so many items that I want for myself, but I’ll probably gift them to my adult
    children.

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  • Oh my! I would like to have all this gift ideas lol! They are all awesome.

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  • Such a great list. I want one of those shopping bags. So pretty!

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  • These are great gift idea thanks for sharing this. Yes I need to clean up the home and get ready for holidays. thanks for the reminder.

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  • So many fabulous gift ideas here and they are the perfect way to be ready for the Holidays indeed 😉

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  • You shared some great gift ideas here. These are gifts that would be great all year long.

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  • These look like great gift ideas. they would be great gifts all year long.

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  • My friends birthday is coming up, this will help me in buying a gift for her.

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