Good Tips

Summer is here, and there is nothing like a summer getaway.

This year, give your friends and family birthday gifts that put the “fun” in “functional.” These useful gadgets are unique enough to be giftable, but useful enough to be, well… useful. (Bonus: they’re all under $20.)

Mandolines can seem intimidating, but they’re the best at precisely and consistently slicing fruits and veggies. Your dreams of thinly-shaved cucumber salad, a delicate French apple tart, or potato gratin will come true once you decide it’s time for a mandoline in your life. With so many mandoline sizes and designs out there, here’s a guide to point you in the right direction.

If you’re aspiring to be one of those “organized people” this year (everyone raises their hand), there are a few items that can help you get everything in order.

We all have those friends who want to be the go-to person for mixing up delicious cocktails. They may already have some of the booze, or even some mixers or bitters on hand, but we’ve put together a holiday gift guide so you can help them upgrade their at-home bar with these essentials (and hey, maybe you’ll reap some of the benefits too!).

If you’re looking to save money this holiday season (really, who isn’t?) and like to give homemade food and useful gear (really, who doesn’t?) then look no further than these DIY gift ideas. These gifts do double duty, and will be sure to please anyone on your list.

The holidays are here and you’ve made a list and checked it twice but…aw man, you forgot about that gift exchange at work. Or maybe your friends decided to do a swap this year, or your kid’s school is having a raffle—whatever the occasion, you need something cute, clever, gifty and cost-effective.

‘Tis the season for holiday baking and gift giving—and sometimes a combination of the two! Whether you want to gift baked goods with something that’ll last longer than the cookies you made, or you’re looking for the perfect gift for your favorite baker, here are some ideas to get you started.

Thanksgiving is around the corner! We’ve compiled a list of handy helpers to make the classic Thanksgiving dishes even easier to make, so you can spend more time being thankful for the things you love, and less time worrying about the consistency of your gravy (thankfully). Here are our go-to tools for Thanksgiving.