3 Kitchen Secrets Every Home Cook Should Know According to This Chef

Down in the heart of Mississippi lives a James Beard Award-winning chef who is a lover of simple, Southern food and everyday staples. Although the collective imagination often attributes lots of grease and basic flavors to Southern food, John Currence clarifies that there’s nothing “basic” about the comforting taste of down-home cooking. In fact, it’s in its simplicity that the chef finds subtle complexity. “There’s nothing that I haven’t made,” Currence tells Brit + Co. The chef explains that he spends many hours in the kitchen striving to improve on the basic tenants of Southern cuisine. Keep reading for some of his top tips.

The ONe Condiment to Always Buy (Not Make)

One sauce, however, must be bought at the store. For Currence, Tobasco is perfect as it comes off the shelf. “My kitchen and pantry are never without a dozen or so bottles in various stages of use,” he admits. Of course, he confesses that he has certain hot sauces that he prefers for specific occasions. If eggs are involved though, Currence says that a few drops of Tobasco will make the dish irresistible.

Second to Tobasco, mayonnaise is Currence’s preferred condiment. “Mayonnaise is just a disgustingly versatile condiment,” he says. “There’s no end to the sauce options that mayonnaise can provide.” According to him, if you can learn to make mayonnaise at home, your dishes will almost automatically improve. All you need to know how to do is beat an egg with oil and lemon.

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Although he loves the engineering aspect of creating foods from scratch, Currence admits that with a young daughter and a busy schedule promoting his new book Big Bad Breakfast, he’s constantly looking for shortcuts in his home kitchen. “I’ve started doing something that runs against everything that I profess,” he reveals. “I put the eggs in the microwave.” Apparently, cooking eggs in the microwave is the secret to a quick and healthy breakfast. Currence explains that in the morning for his daughter, he pops an English muffin in the toaster oven with some cheese, and puts a slice of ham and an egg in the microwave, and voilà. “She’s got her own homemade Egg McMuffin. It takes a minute and a half to make.”

The First Pressure Cooker Recipe to Tackle

Of course, Currence doesn’t advocate cooking exclusively in the microwave. But he absolutely encourages the use of a pressure cooker. “I’m a pressure cooker fanatic,” he says. It’s a bit like an old-school slow cooker, and Currence says he can’t stop using one even though “everyone seems to be apprehensive because they steam and whistle.” According to him, they cook exceptionally quickly and do wonders for enhancing flavor. In particular, he says that roasts and chili are great choices for beginners.

If you’ve never used a pressure cooker, Currence suggests starting by trying out some recipes like chili. Once it’s simmering in the pot, he says, “All you need is to have all of your condiments for your chili done ahead.” Occasionally, the chef will whip up a few appetizers on the spot, but he says, “I like the stuff that requires the least amount of work and doesn’t take you away from enjoyment and your friends.” Surprisingly, his favorite feast for a game day involves no cooking whatsoever. “I won’t lie; I like nothing better on game day than someone showing up with a gigantic box of Popeye’s Fried Chicken,” he says with a smile.

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We've seen Michelle Yeoh's striking sophistication in Crazy Rich Asians, and seen her kick butt in Everything Everywhere All At Once, but in Wicked, we finally hear her sing! "I was terrified," she exclusively reveals to Brit + Co. "First of all, you know, singing in a room with your coach, singing in the recording studio, it's okay because it's very few people and it's you, and it's in a contained area, but that scene had so many people around and you know, and there you have the singing legend Cynthia [Erivo]."

See Our Wicked Interview With Michelle Yeoh

  • Michelle Yeoh reveals she was "terrified" to sing in the Wicked movie.
  • Cynthia Erivo was her "rock" throughout filming the scene.
  • She also says reuniting with director Jon M. Chu was "wonderful."

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"She was like my rock," Michelle says of the movie's leading lady. "She just looked at me, held my hands and she said, 'I know you can do this because I've heard you, so just sing, just go for it and have fun.' And you know when you have a dear friend who has confidence in you? It just like gives you that extra [push], and I did and I had fun. So that was all in all a good day."

It's no surprise on a movie set with so many musical geniuses — Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Jonathan Bailey — that the cast would break into song between takes. "I was, like, in a rock concert the whole time," Michelle says. "I was just sitting back and watching them and they are like little angels singing. They have such incredible voices."

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When we meet Michelle Yeoh's character Madame Morrible, she becomes an integral part of both Glinda and Elphaba's lives as a professor and a mentor. And for Michelle, working with Ariana and Cynthia was an "incredible opportunity."

"It was really truly magical in that sense to be surrounded by that kind of kinship and love," she says. "That was very, very special indeed. Ariana is young and she's so eager, and so loving and lovely at the same time. And so working with her — Jon and I sometimes would play tricks on her. He'll come up to me and say, 'can you just scare the h—ll out of Ariana?' And I'm like, 'No,' he said, 'Please, it will be so fun.' And it was! I mean, I scared her so bad her eye lens popped out. We are so naughty."

"And then with Cynthia, she's a pro, come on!" Michelle continues. "She's an Academy nominee, he's a [Tony] winner. She's everything, but at the same time so grounded. And when you work with people like that who is passionate, who is because they only make you better, we only try to make each other better, and that is the true experience of an amazing storyteller. It was fantastic, and having Jon around again was wonderful."

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In our final moments together I can't help but point out how the film makes room for every kind of woman, and how it'll make every viewer feel more powerful when the credits roll. "I think the most amazing thing, it's like you can be whatever you want to be, and believe that people will accept you for who and what you are," Michelle says. "I think that's the most important thing.

I think the very diverse cast makes a big difference because you know, you have a Madame Morrible who's Asian looking, then you have an Elphaba who's green, but more than green. So I think that the coming together of this cast and particularly at this time — why did they hold out for 20 years before they brought it to a cinematic experience? I think there are very good reasons for that."

See our interview with Ethan Slater to hear more about Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey, The Wicked Cast Family, And Embarrassing Crushes.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Fleetwood Mac lovers, it's officially our time to shine! Apple TV+ just announced they're releasing a brand new documentary that's actually authorized by the band themselves — so you KNOW it's gonna be good. I'm sure we all have plenty of ideas about whatwent down between this rumour-saddled band (I mean I'll never stop thinking about that performance of "Silver Springs"), but now we'll finally get an in-depth look at it all...and hopefully know what actually happened! While this all sounds a LOT like the plot of Daisy Jones & The Six, I know I'm excited to learn even more about such a beloved IRL band.

Here's everything you should know about the upcoming Fleetwood Mac documentary!

What is the new Fleetwood Mac documentary about?

Fleetwood Mac is officially sitting down to tell their own story, giving us a "fully authorized" documentary, according to Apple. Director Frank Marshall says, “This will be a film about the music and the people who created it.”

The film follows Fleetwood Mac's 50 year history, starting in 1974 when the band first met and winding through their many career highs and lows. Not only will we get exclusive interviews from the band, but we'll also get never-before-seen footage and archival interviews from Christine McVie.

Marshall says, "I am fascinated by how this incredible story of enormous musical achievement came about. Fleetwood Mac somehow managed to merge their often chaotic and almost operatic personal lives into their own tale in real-time, which then became legend. This will be a film about the music and the people who created it.”

The documentary is currently untitled, but TBH who cares what it's called? I just can't wait to watch!

Who will be featured in the new Fleetwood Mac documentary?

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This documentary will feature interviews from Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks.

When does the Fleetwood Mac documentary come out?

There isn't an official release date yet, but it truly can't come out soon enough!

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Ethan Slater might have snagged a role in the Wicked movie, but he's as much of a fan as the rest of us. "It was such an honor to be a part of," he exclusively tells Brit + Co. "That sounds like a sort of a platitude, but it really was, I'm such a big fan of Wicked and have been for so long that to be a part of it is insane."

See Our Wicked Interview With Ethan Slater

  • Ethan Slater considers his role in the Wicked movie "an honor."
  • The cast felt like a family "immediately" thanks to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
  • He also points out an Easter egg that will change the way you see Jonathan Bailey's 'Dancing Through Life.'

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Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, as well as director Jon M. Chu, welcomed the cast with open arms — literally. "[They] would hug everyone who came in," he says. "The first day I think every actor had a minimum two-hour meeting with Jon just to walk through all of the designs and all the things and talk about character. And so from from the very beginning, it just felt like it's really safe...This huge movie is something that we've been waiting for for 20 years on a big scale with the biggest stars in the world, it could have felt really intimidating and it felt really familial immediately."

And part of that family dynamic meant there was a lot of laughing, even if there weren't too many pranks. "There was a lot of just hanging out and giggling on set. I think Jon and Michelle [Yeoh] have a real special — they go back and so they were really funny...All of the people in this cast from afar are so intimidating. It's Michelle Yeoh, like, it's Jeff Goldblum. And then in person, they're just down to clown and it was so fun. I don't know if [there were] pranks, I was too nervous to do pranks. And I think people were kind and didn't prank me, but there was a lot of giggles."

With Ariana Grande's natural humor and SNL star Bowen Yang, it's no wonder some of the funniest moments happened during the Shiz University scenes. "I cannot wait for like the roll out of everything that Bowen said that isn't in the movie, or Ari, honestly, said that isn't in the movie. Just take after take."

"It's hard not to [laughing while filming]," he continues. "I think we were pretty good. But the moments where somebody broke, it was always great. There's one that's seared into my memory of, in Doctor Dillamond's classroom, I don't remember what Ari said but she got Cynthia and it's just the two of them across the way and they're staring at each other and she got her so good. There's something really wonderful about breaking. It's delightful."

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Another standout scene featuring the Shiz students is "Dancing Through Life," and the number's rehearsal is one of Ethan Slater's most memorable days on Wicked. "We had a rehearsal with, I don't know, maybe 100 dancers working on 'Dancing Through Life' and Jon came down, this was really early on and he gathered all the dancers around and he gave this speech [where] he basically told the story about how he fell in love with filmmaking," he says. "And it was because of dancers and it was because of the collaboration between dancers and the camera. And he was like, 'We're all in this together. And if you need anything, find me. I'm in the director's chair, but I'm accessible.' And he was, I would sit next to him and watch take after take and he would like point things [out]. He was just so generous."

Is directing something Ethan himself would be interested in? "There's so much I have to learn, but I'm excited to learn it," he says. "And I write and I love writing for the screen and all of that someday I would love to take that on. But I think I'm self aware enough to know that it might be a little ways down the line."

Now, bringing it back to the "Dancing Through Life" of it all, I couldn't help but dance in my seat throughout the song, and Ethan Slater promises it was just as fun to film as it is to watch. "[Jonathan Bailey] the most charismatic human on the planet, it's nuts," he says. "That whole scene was so fun and it was fun. Jonny and Ari are so funny, they're just an incredible duo and they're so funny individually."

"What you can't see is that even in the shots that I'm not in, I'm like, just right here [off camera]," he continues. "I'm just like really close by just out of frame which is like a little Easter egg just for me, you know, watching it and be like, 'Oh I was there!' But I just got to sort of be around in their orbit. They're magnetic, both of them."

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While his character Boq spends the whole film nursing a huge crush on Glinda, Ethan Slater actually swept Ariana Grande off her feet IRL. The duo made headlines when they reportedly coupled up while filming, but Ethan says he still feels like a middle schooler when it comes to romance — and that "just existing" means he embarrasses himself in front of his crushes.

"I definitely am a person who suddenly can't speak or just be like, 'Oh my God, good morning and thank you for coming,'" he says, pretending to tear up. "That is kind of my MO and always has been. I think I've never left the place of feeling like a 7th grader." I guess we're all just fools in love!

"Dancing Through Life" is just one number Wicked fans have been looking forward to — "Popular" and "Defying Gravity" are two of the most recognizable showtunes, and they're so recognizable that a line from "Defying Gravity," "Everyone Deserves The Chance To Fly," became the tagline for the film.

"The message that 'what makes us different makes us unique' is really powerful, and I think it's two-fold," Ethan Slater says. "One is, it's empowering to each person that you do deserve it, you deserve happiness, you deserve to be seen and you deserve to do the great things that you want to be doing. But also as a directive, you know, the way that we treat others. It's not just me that deserves that, it's you. And making sure that you treat others the way that you would want to be treated, or to acknowledge the humanity in others that it's so easy to acknowledge in yourself. So I think it's both things. I think it's both empowering and it's like a good way to treat people."

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What does Ethan pick when he wants to sing? (No, it's not Spongebob). "Honestly, if I just want to like belt at the top of my lungs, I go to Jesus Christ Superstar. I do "Heaven On Their Minds." It's so good. It's incredible. Talk about a great movie musical."

While the fan (and theatre kid) reactions have been incredible so far, Ethan Slater says he loved talking to the original Wicked cast. "I've become very close with Chris Fitzgerald, who was the original Boq and with Norbert Leo Butz who is the original Fiyero," he says. "So after they saw it, I got to talk with them a little bit about what it was like to see and that was really meaningful. Not just because they're friends of mine and not just because I look up to them, but because it meant a lot to me that I took care of Boq, this role that Chris created. And he's, the best of the best so that was really cool."

Check out the latest news on Wicked: Part 2 for more, and our interview with Wicked Star Michelle Yeoh On Pranking Ariana Grande & Singing With Cynthia Erivo!

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Nothing pairs better with cold weather than cozying up with a new book — especially if it's a fantasy. Enjoy the weather from the window and escape into pages full of far-off realms and magic kingdoms. Whether you’re in the mood for dark magic, ancient curses, mythical adventures, or dragon slaying quests, these page turning fantasy reads will transport you far from the everyday. Light a candle, grab a blanket and settle into a cozy spot to lose yourself in a captivating fantasy book this winter.

Scroll to see the most exciting fantasy books to read this winter!

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The Last One by Rachel Howzell Hall

Kai awakens in a desolate land of disease and beasts void of memories to explain who she is or how she arrived. In pursuit of the Sea of Devour before things worsen, she is offered help from an unbelievably skilled, but equally as annoying blacksmith. In the kingdom of Vinevridth, where there is more to people than what meets the eye, Kai’s questions multiply, particularly about the blacksmith whose secrets may be deadly.

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The Serpent and The Wolf by Rebecca Robinson

Shaped by a lifetime of training, Vaasa Kozár is a force to be reckoned with. Following the death of her mother, Vaasa inherits the same dark magic that claimed her and now feels death’s shadow looming. Her ruthless brother, seeing Vaasa as a threat to his crown, schemes to ensure her death will be the catalyst to war by marrying her off to a cruel foreign leader. Determined to survive, Vaasa finds herself presented with a nearly irresistible deal: her freedom and control over her dark magic for helping her husband's quest for power. But with everything at stake, she’s trapped between trust and an arrangement that starts to feel unexpectedly real.

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

With nearly eighteen months of training at Basgiath War College behind her, Violet Sorrengail realizes that the time for preparation has ended. Battle has begun, trust is scarce, and enemies linger in every direction. Determined to protect her dragons, her home, and everyone she loves, Violet embarks on an arduous journey in search of allies to stand alongside Navarre, bearing a heavy secret. The kind of secret that threatens to ruin everything. The pressure mounts and a deadly storm takes shape, but only Violet can find the truth.

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Warrior of Legend by Kendare Blake

The price of becoming an Aristene is high, and now Reed bears the title of a Glorious Death, guiding heroes who exchanged their lives for glory. She buries herself in these duties, harvesting heroes tirelessly to try and distance herself from the memories of the prince she left behind. Summoned to guide a princess to a glorious marriage, Lyonene offers Reed a chance to take the place of the hero who isn’t fated to die. The mission turns out to be anything but simple. Familiar faces reappear, an old enemy threatening the Aristine, and the prince she loves, Hestion, a suitor of the princess. Loyalty is broken, death strikes, and Reed wonders how much more she can sacrifice to save her sisters and herself.

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The Last Dragon of East by Katrina Kwan

Leading a relatively quiet life, twenty-five-year-old Sai manages the family tea house while caring for his sick mother, though his side job is a bit less traditional. He is a matchmaker, a career foraged from his gift to see the red threads of fate that connect soulmates. He has only ever seen his thread as gray and frayed, but a pair of dragon scales claimed by the family doctor to be a miracle cure, change everything. Sai’s once average life of ignoring past-due notices, is replaced with magical and mortal adventures.

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Gentlest of Wild Things by Sarah Underwood

Desire is more than just a feeling on the island of Zakynthos; it’s love itself, bottled and sold at the highest price by the power seeking Leandros, descendant of the god Eros. Eirene and her twin sister Phoebe have avoided its lure, until Leandros interest turns to Phoebe as his next bride. Eirene strikes a deal to keep her sister safe: complete four detailed tasks and Leandros bride will have to marry someone else. It’s apparent to Eirene that something larger is at play and it has to do with Desire and Lamia, Leandros’s locked away daughter. Lamia, longing for the taste of freedom, builds a bond with Eirene but the cost of freedom is bloody when something deadly stalks the night.

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The Witch of Wol Sin Lake by Lena Jeong

With the Netherking sent into the Deep, Mirae’s queendom is saved, but not without consequence. Her older brother Minho is possessed and tormented by the Netherking in the Deep and in an effort to save him, Mirae will be faced with an impossible decision. Now the Netherking possesses the powerful pearl of Seolla and as Mirae races through time with her divine powers she uncovers truths that shake her trust in faith and the future. Mirae must decide how far she is willing to go because to defeat the Netherking will take a sacrifice she may be unwilling to bear.

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Mistress of Lies by K. M. Enright

Shan LeClaire, born of a powerful, but disgraced Blood Worker, has revenge on her mind. Her first step for vengeance is paved to save her brother and ends in the assassination of her father, now replacing him as head of the family. Samuel Hutchinson, gifted but reluctant, falls deeply into the world of magic after discovering the victim of a magical serial killer. Tasked by the Eternal King to catch the killer, Samuel’s path begins to converge with Shan and Isaac, a mysterious Royal Blood Worker. Entangled in Shan’s dangerous web of desire and deception, he must decide if his nation’s safety is worth the cost of his soul.

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A Tribute of Fireby Sariah Wilson

Every year, Ilion sacrifices two Locrian maidens to an earth goddess in a ritual that hasn't seen a survivor for a millennium. This year, Princess Lia is one of the hunted, along with her untrained sister Quynh. Navigating the labyrinthine streets, endless decisions, and dead ends Lia finds herself cautiously enamored with Jason, an Ilionian sailor. The pressure is on Lia to survive and break the curse, saving every young woman from having to walk the same path.

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The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith

Ivy Benton lives in England where one bargain is given to every citizen by their immortal fae queen. Exchanging a memory or taste for beauty or talent to attract a suitor is the expectation for elite young women. Except this year's debut season features the ultimate prize, Prince Bram, the fae queen's son. Winning the competition for his heart could free her sister from a destructive bargain and save her family from ruin. But every fae deal has a sinister plot, and life as she knows it may never be the same.

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The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne

Varg has earned his spot as an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but his greatest challenge lies ahead: slaying a dragon. In Snakavik, Elvar battles for control and faces the impossible task of taming a wolf god. Biórr’s bloodthirsty warband moves north and Guðvarr works to achieve Lik-Rifa’s favor. All roads lead to Snakavik where the final battle will show the true fury of the gods.

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A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson

Viv has a handful of plans. She is going to follow the rules, get a summer internship studying dragon languages and protect her sister from the dangers of Third Class. But midnight strikes and Viv’s effort to free one dragon has ignited a civil war. Whether her family returns home or they all die rests on Viv after she is brought to Bletchley Park as a codebreaker. Viv begins to see that the peace treaty binding human and dragon societies is corrupt and she may be the key to exposing it all.

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S(Kin) by Ibi Zoboi

Every new moon, fifteen-year-old Marisol sheds her skin and transforms into a fireball witch, sustaining her own life by feeding on others. Brooklyn’s bright lights and bolted doors make this no easy task, and she longs to break free from this place, old traditions, and her mother. Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Genevieve is facing her own struggles with a skin condition and the chaos of her newly born siblings. A new nanny reveals a family secret and a connection to Marisol, and Gen stumbles on answers to unasked questions. As the girls’ paths intertwine, they discover that the magic they share may have more consequences to the relationships around them than any ancient magic.

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You've got at least one fancy friend on your list. You know the friend we're talking about, that friend who loves the luxurious things in life. This friend isn't snooty, but they know what they like, and what they like is fancy. It can feel intimidating to buy those friends something truly spectacular, something they're going to love and use, but it's not impossible. We've rounded up some of our favorite fancy, luxury finds. The friend on your list who loves bougie is going to love the thoughtful and high-quality gifts you pick for them from this handcrafted list.

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These Sling-back Shoes Are Elevated Elegance

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There's at least one person on your list who needs these beautiful sling-back shoes. These flats are comfortable, elegant, stylish, and work with practically anything in a luxurious closet.

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This LEGO Set Is Quite Possibly the Fanciest One Out There

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Not only is the LEGO set itself fancy, but the LEGO set is a Corvette, and it doesn't get much fancier than that. The classic car is fun to put together and looks elegant as a piece of funky decor.

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Unwind and Relax With This Weighted Blanket

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If you have someone on your list who needs a bit of stress relief, this fantastic weighted blanket is a must. This blanket is comfortable, cozy, and won't get too toasty but will keep you warm.

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Relax With a Bathtub Caddy

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Elevate bath-time indulgence with a bathtub caddy. This elegant addition to their self-care routine keeps everything within arm's reach, from their book or tablet to their favorite glass of wine.

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Fancy Dog Lovers Will Love This Stroller

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If the luxury lover in your life also loves their dog, this doggy stroller is the perfect gift for them. With this tool, they can cart their favorite furry friend all around, no matter what the weather's like.

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This Heater Keeps Them Cozy Outside

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Keep your fancy friends warm and toasty even when they're outside in the dead of winter. This space heater is a luxurious way to help your friend create the most welcoming atmosphere for their next backyard party.

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Embrace the Vintage With This Typewriter

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This typewriter is quite romantic. The beautiful machine is hardworking, sturdy, and works like a charm. Create poems or craft stories on this gorgeous tool; it is the perfect gift for the artsy person on your list.

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This Air Fryer Does It All and Then Some

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Just because your friend is fancy doesn't mean they eat fancy. This air fryer is the fanciest way for them to be as lazy as possible, with eleven different cooking settings for quick, mess-free meals.

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Give the Gift of Music With This Amazing Turntable

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This awesome turntable is a fully automatic dream that helps the recipient create a cool, music-filled space. The sleek, beautiful design makes it a great addition to any room of their house.

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Bougie Kids Will Love This Awesome Gadget

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The Toniebox is a fun way to keep the kids engaged and entertained without a screen being involved. The awesome tool gets a kid's imagination moving and opens up worlds to them.

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This Towel Bucket Makes Bathtime Luxurious

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This amazing towel warming bucket is the best way to create the most luxurious experience possible. This gadget is the sort of thing that no one else would think to buy themselves, which is why it's the perfect gift!

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This Is the Ultimate Adventuring Camera

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This Kodak camera was designed with adventurers in mind. This brilliant tool is dustproof, shockproof, and water-resistant, made for standing up to anything your adventures throw at them.

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These Adidas Gazelle Sneakers Are Stunning

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The internet can't get enough of this latest colorway from Adidas. The Gazelle sneakers have been super hot lately and this new gorgeous colorway provides for all sorts of incredible styling opportunities.

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Get Bright, Clean Teeth With This Water Flosser

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This brilliant water flosser takes out all the pain and discomfort that comes with string floss. No more hurting your gums, but you don't have to sacrifice on a high-quality, deep clean.

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These Aloe vera Face Masks Are the Ideal Pampering Treat

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Pick up these firming sheet masks to complete your giftee’s spa nights. These masks are designed to revitalize and rejuvenate the skin, thanks to their natural formula of organic aloe vera and a blend of amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and arginine. Each pack comes with five pieces.

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These Running Headphones Stay Put

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The best thing about these brilliant running headphones is that they're designed to stay in place no matter how much you run. The bone conduction speakers give you a high-quality sound every time.

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An Oasis Of Relaxation With This Shower Bomb

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Transform your daily shower into a spa retreat with this Shower Bomb, the ideal gift for those who appreciate moments of relaxation and rejuvenation. This Shower Bomb infuses your shower with soothing scents and a refreshing ambiance, turning your routine into a wellness experience. Whether it's for a self-care enthusiast, a fitness fanatic, or someone who simply enjoys the gift of serene moments, this Shower Bomb is the ultimate gift that ensures your shower becomes an oasis of relaxation.

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The Theragun Massager Gets Deep Into Knots

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Don't worry about knots and stiffness when you've got this portable Theragun massager. This makes a great gift for the gym rat on your list who loves to focus on their post-workout recovery.

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Get High Quality Prints With This Portable Photo Printer

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This brilliant photo printer allows the recipient to instantly print all of those captured precious memories. The high-quality prints are bold, saturated, and look like they're professionally done.

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The Hatch Restore 2 Is a Dream Come True

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Make their waking and sleeping routines as easy and comfortable as possible. The Hatch Restore 2 is a great addition to daily routines, helping nourish the person you love at every point of their day.

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The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Offer Incredible Quality

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Give the gift of incredible, portable audio with this pair of Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. The amazing headphones connect seamlessly to all your favorite products and give a balanced, bold sound.

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This Amazing Pasta Maker Makes Life Easy

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Make fresh, tasty pasta in seconds with this amazing Philips pasta maker. This tool is a great buy for the amateur chef in your life who loves to try new and different creations whenever they can.

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Stay Healthy With the Fitbit Sense 2

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If someone on your list is all about staying healthy, the Fitbit Sense 2 was made for them. This tool is a great way for them to stay on top of all their essential stats, including sleep, exercise, and heart rate.

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This Setup Is Great for for Little Ones

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This one might not seem luxurious, but it definitely is. This coveted wooden playset is a great buy for kiddos, keeping them entertained, engaged, and learning all about hand-eye coordination.

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This Cusinart Set Has Everything You Need and More

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Gift your friend with absolutely everything their kitchen could need with this awesome Cuisinart cooking set. The stainless steel collection is oven-safe and suitable for all types of stovetops.

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Keep It Smart With This Dehumidifier

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This brilliant dehumidifier is smart, allowing you to keep track of it wherever you go. This tool is a great buy for the busy parents or packed household in your life, taking one extra thing off their plate.

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The Marshall Emberton II Provides Amazing Sound Quality

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Get up to 30 hours of playtime on this powerful, gorgeous speaker. The stylish tool looks fantastic on any shelf and gives any room a clear, crisp sound that fills any room in seconds.

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This LEGO Set Is a Surprisingly Fun Gift

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This LEGO set isn't just fun; it makes a beautiful piece of decor for your home. It's a great gift for the fancy music lover in your life.

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Make Your VR Experience as Realistic as Possible With This Tool

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This awesome gadget helps you to keep track of everything while you're in the VR world. This tool helps to immerse you more fully in the VR world, making it a great gift for the gamer in your life.

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Keep the Whole Family on Track With the Echo Hub

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The Echo Hub is a great gift for you or for the entire family. This awesome tool helps you to keep track of everything going on and keeps the whole family attached with the touch of a button.

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This Ninja Lets You Smoke Without the Smoke

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This Ninja griddle and grill allows you to gift the delicious flavor of smokey food without the actual, annoying smoke. The tool is easy to use and a great gift for the amateur chef in your life.

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This Set of Disney Princesses Is Perfect for Your Princess

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It might not seem wildly luxurious, but an entire pack of all the Disney Princesses? That's a super luxurious gift for the kiddo in your life. Break it apart and share it with all the kiddos in your life, or gift it as a whole.

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This Bouncer Is a Luxury for New Parents

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The new parents in your life are going to adore this bouncing chair. This awesome piece is a great way to keep your little one entertained and excited while helping them learn to stand at the same time.

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Fight Against the Signs of Aging With This Cream

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This luxurious cream is a brilliant way to give your skin deep and lasting hydration. This makes a great gift for anyone in your life who's worried about those beautiful fine lines and wrinkles.

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This Spin Mop Gets Deep Into the Cracks and Crevices

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This brilliant Bissel spin mop works hard to get into all the built-up gunk and mess on any floor, no matter how dirty. This tool is a brilliant buy for the busy, bustling families you know and love.

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The Internet Is Obessed With These Boots

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These UGG boots are a viral sensation. The slight lift, coupled with the cozy faux fur lining, makes them an instant hit, keeping feet warm, cushioned, and stylish throughout the year.

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This Thomas Set Gives You Hours of Entertainment

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This awesome Thomas the Train Engine set is a great way to keep your little one entertained for years to come. The set is a great way for them to enjoy their favorite toy in a new and fun way.

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This Luggage Set Was Made for the Jetsetter

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If you've got a fancy frequent flier on your list, then this luggage set is a life-saver. This hardshell set has a TSA-approved lock, plenty of storage, and even a USB charger to keep you ready to go.

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This Logitech Set Is Perfectly Dreamy

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Add a touch of coziness and beauty to your favorite gamer's setup. This Logitech set is also a great option for the work-from-homer in your life, bringing a touch of cloudy dreaminess to the room.

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This Barn Coat Is Sturdy and Stylish

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Gift this barn coat to the most stylish person on your holiday gift list. This jacket is cozy and built to last and offers a timeless and beautiful silhouette, shape, and color that's always on-trend.

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Make Delicious Espresso in an Instant

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This espresso press helps you to create delicious, well-balanced, tasty coffee no matter where you go. This tool is a great gift for the traveler in your life who just can't compromise on quality coffee.

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Take the Cold Plunge With This Tub

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This brilliant ice bath is such an unexpected gift. The health guru in your life is going to feel seen and cared for when you gift them this incredibly bougie, incredibly trendy gift they'll use every day.

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Unwind and Destress With This Heated Massager

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This heated massage tool is an amazing gift for the busy mom in your life. They can kick their feet up and let this machine do the work of releasing tension and offering deep, lasting relief.

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A Gel Sleeping Mask for Hydrated, Clear Skin

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This gel sleeping mask refreshes, hydrates, and refines pores while you get your beauty sleep. This is a mask that delivers visible results. One reviewer says, "My skin is glowing & hydrated better than anything else I've ever used. The smell is wonderful! Unfortunately, I've gotten very skeptical & cynical about products that promise you so many wonderful things but never seem to live up to those promises... However, this product really does do what is advertised, and I'm so happy with the results!"

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Down-Alternative Pillows to Guarantee a Good Night’s Sleep

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Made with a hypoallergenic down-alternative filling and a breathable cotton cover, these pillows ensure no more tossing and turning. The medium-firm support caters to all sleep positions, ensuring that whether you're a side sleeper or back snoozer, you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.

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Pamper and Refresh Your Skin with Botanical Soap

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The Australian botanical soap bars are a luxurious choice for your skincare routine. With its exquisite blend of natural ingredients, rich lather, and enchanting botanical scent, every shower becomes a spa-worthy experience.

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Don't Forget A Spritz Of This OUAI Perfume Every Morning

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Smell good, feel good and look good everytime you spray a spritz of this OUAI perfume on to yourself. This everyday fragrance will give you that clean and fresh scent that will last you all day and night. This fragrance is safe to be used on both your skin and hair, allowing you to apply this elegant scent on to all parts of your body.

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Light This Candle and Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

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Capture the essence of home with Homesick's scented candles. Whether you're longing for the smell of Texas with hints of leather, pine, and lemon or another beloved place, these candles are crafted with input from locals to authentically evoke the scent of specific locations. There's a fragrance for everyone, no matter where you're from, making it a perfect way to warm up your home this fall.

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