FOR HIM:

Cool and amazing gift baskets from The BroBasket, from $29.95 and up, baskets chock full of stuff guys love, we guarantee it. There’s The Ultimate Whisky Sampler, Hop Head IBA Basket,
baskets of tequila or bourbon, baskets for golfers, poker pros, wine lovers, BBQ addicts, health nuts–you name it, they’ve got a basket for it. You can even design your own basket if your man’s passions are not offered but that’s hard to believe: we counted almost a hundred different offerings…there are even boozeless gift baskets, baskets just right for that college guy, the birthday boy or the love of your life.

There are a lot of companies out there offering personalized gifts for him but all they do is slap his initials on a glass and call it a day. At TheBroBasket.com they take custom gifts for him to the next level, offering all of his favorite snacks, gear, and booze all in one customized gift basket. So fear not, they take your personalized gift giving seriously and make sure that this time the men in your life will actually be stoked to receive their gift.

If you want to send send premium beer, wine and spirits for any occasion their gift baskets can be delivered right to their door as birthday gifts, holiday gifts, thank you gifts, wedding gifts, bachelor party gifts, corporate gifts, custom gifts, personalized gifts, thank you gifts, house warming gifts, valentines gifts, fathers day gifts, Christmas gifts, and graduation gifts just to name a few. BroBaskets make great last minute gifts since they get it to their destination the very next day. You can send liquor gifts, wine gift baskets, beer gifts, craft beer, liquor gift sets and anythings between. So remember, next time you are looking around for gift ideas to stop what you are doing and make a personalized gift thats exactly what they want at TheBroBasket.com

FOR EVERY MUSIC LOVER:

Yatra Aquatune 5712 Waterproof Rugged Bluetooth Speaker, a wireless device that will connect and control via Bluetooth or in-line cable up to 33 feet. Just clip and go for audio streaming and hands free calling. Smart sync with your mobile device. This is the ultimate outdoor companion to bring the soundtrack you deserve to your life’s journey. Five watts of dynamic, high definition sound using innovative AWS technology. Answer the call of the wild with punchy lows, rich midrange, and crystalline highs. Fearlessly stream your tunes in life’s harshest environments with Aquatune’s signature All Weather Sound technology. Weatherproof, shockproof, dustproof, rock and dominate the outdoors from the party to the park, the beach to the mountain, the rugged Aquatune goes wherever you do. Long 12-hour battery life and fast 2 hour charge time. $29.99 at amazon.com

FOR THE BOOK LOVER:

WHY LA? POURQUOI PARIS? Author Diane Ratican tells what she loves most about Los Angeles and Paris, the gems her fine research process uncovered. Painted in 272 colorful pages with illustrations by Eric Giriat (Paris) and Nick Lu (Los Angeles), these two most significant and immediately recognizable cultural milieus are compared and contrasted, with the similarities and very stark differences exposed. Ratican focuses on the small differences too, and how they can shape a culture and create an identity behind a city, just as much as the more obvious cultural quirks. A wonderful coffee table book brimming with joie de vivre and cool California glamour, perfect for a holiday gift for your jetsetter friends this year. Published by Illustre Books. http://whylapourquoiparis.com/

PRACTICAL ORGANIC GARDENING: THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO GROWING NATURALLY by Mark Highland, a.k.a. The Organic Mechanic is full of valuable advice on the latest, most-effective ways to eliminate chemicals and grow vigorous, healthy plants. Far from a hippie manifesto this book is a scientifically driven, modern-day dive into the organic methods, products, and practices that will appeal to any home gardener looking to make the transition from conventional to organic, a modern, eminently useful, and complete visual guide to growing organically. From the make-up of soil, to fighting bugs naturally, and using water ecologically, plus the many health benefits of organic gardening, Highland explains organic gardening from top to bottom through engaging text and appealing graphics. Filled with how-to projects and illustrated by step-by-step photography, this is a hands-on, get-your-fingernails-dirty look at long-popular gardening techniques updated for a modern age.

WHERE TO DRINK COFFEE by Liz Clayton and AVidan Ross, 600 of the best places to drink coffee in more than 50 countries around the world, personally selected by more than 150 of the world’s top baristas and roasters. This is truly the experts’ guide to the best coffee in the world, all you need to know about where to drink your java, when to go and what to order. This is the unfiltered truth about the best brews, truly grounds for celebration. Published by Phaidon.

FOR THE WINE LOVER:

BoutiqueWineBox.com showcases the best small-production and highly sought after artisan wines from Santa Barbara and Paso Robles, California. Each winery featured in the collection has consistently earned scores of 90+. We ordered the Santa Barbara box and received six quality wines, all half bottles: 2016 Andrew Murray “Elleven” Chenin Blanc, a rich and luxurious white of melon and citrus fruit; 2017 Lamer Rose of Grenache, crisp and elegant with notes of grapefruit, raspberry and watermelon; 2016 D’Alfonso-Curran “Badge” Pinot Noir, complex and layered with dark berry flavors; 2016 Carr Cabernet Franc singing of white pepper and spice; 2016 Stoplman “Ballard Canyon” Syrah loaded with dark fruit flavors, lingering peppery and chocolate tannins; and 2015 Blair Fox Petit Syrah, an earthy red with herbal notes, dark berry flavors and a finish of young tannins. We’d call this a sampling of some of the best of Santa Barbara, perfect for a tasting with friends, a gift or a self indulgence. An informative 12-page tasting guide accompanied our Boutique Wine Box with food pairings and detailed tasting notes. Plus there was a helpful wine map. Co-Founder and CEO Bob Sweeney deserves all the credit for gathering these ultra-premium gems into two collections that represents Santa Barbara’s and Paso Robles’ best. The boxes are $49.99 in Southern California and $54.99 in Northern California Costco stores.

FOR THE GOURMET COOK:

Spices and grains from Pereg Natural Foods. Family owned since 1906, Pereg Natural Foods strives to provide customers with the best spices and grains the world has to offer. They began as a small cart of spices at the open air market and to this day today they produce more than 60 varieties of spices, spice blends and herbs, along with flavored ancient grain mixes, gluten-free quinoa pastas, couscous, basmati rice, spreads, and breakfast cereals. All of the brand’s offerings are 100% pure, fresh and natural and never include any additives, preservatives, fillers, MSG, or food coloring. In addition, every product is OU Kosher certified, and many are Non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free certified, Whole Grain Council approved, and vegan.Beyond spices and ancient grains, Pereg produces lines of flavored basmati rice, couscous, farro, salad toppings and salad spreads. All Pereg products are kosher certified by both the Orthodox Union (OU) and CRC, are dairy and lactose-free as well as all natural, with no additives or preservatives. Many products are also certified gluten-free and non-GMO. Pereg products are available at select retailers throughout the US and Canada, and on their website, http://www.pereg-gourmet.com

Award-winning Violife 100% vegan products in a variety of blocks and slices, such as

Violife Just Like Smoked Provolone Slices
Violife Just Like Mature Cheddar Slices
Violife Just Like Mozzarella For Pizza
Violife Just Like Parmesan
Violife Just Like Blue Cheese
Violife Mediterranean Style

Dairy-free, preservative-free, casein-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free and nut-free, they are based on coconut oil and fortified with vitamin B12. We found them delicious and perfect for pizza, pasta, sandwiches or mac ‘n cheese.

Violife’s spreads–Creamy Original, Creamy Herbs and Creamy Chilli Peppers–are great for a sandwich or cracker. Their Shreds in Gouda, Cheddar and Mozzarella are handy and melt like a dream on nachos. Chicken Pastrami slices and Halloumi are two new exciting specials the company has just introduced. Visit http://www.violifefoods.com.