Bon Appetit! 31 Gifts for Your Favorite Foodies

They cook like Food Network stars. They dine like Top Chef judges. They host parties like Real Housewives – okay, maybe just a select few housewives. They are foodies, your cultivators of yum during the holiday season and beyond. Show them some love with these stylin’ and scrumptious gifts just for them. Are you a self-declared foodie? Then drop your loved ones a hint and send them this link. Either way, your stomach will not be sorry.

1. CB2 Three-Piece Metal Trivet Set ($20): These shiny trivets are so stylish they can stay on the table long after dinner’s over.

2. Momofuku Milk Bar Cookie Mix ($17): Momofuku is your guru for out-of-this-world cookie mix. The compost cookie mix features chocolate and butterscotch chips, oats, graham crackers and coffee. Add your own potato chips or pretzels – everything but the kitchen sink.

3. FEED Arrow Apron ($29): Keep your favorite chef looking good and feeling good too. For each apron sold, FEED donates 14 meals to families around the country.

4. Paderno Spiralizer Three-Blade ($40): Did someone say zucchini linguine? Help your fave foodie lighten up the holiday season with a gadget that turns vegetables into a healthy alternative for noodles.

5. Ficks Hangover Preventative Cocktail Fortifier ($13): Gift this to your holiday party host or hostess and you will thank yourself later. Infused with a blend of vitamins, electrolytes and antioxidants, Ficks all-natural cocktail fortifier is definitely the smartest mix-in for holiday parties.

6. State Cutting Board ($48): Help bring a little bit of state pride to the table. What better way your let your foodie REPRESENT.

7. Jonathan Adler Mohawk Lollipop Holder ($98): Talk about a conversation piece. A perfect housewarming gift, this lollipop-wielding mohawk combines sugar and spice in the most amusing way.

8. How to Eataly Gift Box ($99): Send your foodie this gift box and hope to get invited for dinner real soon. The wonderful samples from New York City’s famed Eataly marketplace will amp up any meal.

9. Fishs Eddy Neapolitan Ice Cream Cone Set of Three ($36): Bring the ice cream parlor home with these hysterical leak-proof ceramic cones. They’re dishwasher-safe and gluten-free ;)

10. Jolly Brit Mixer ($13): Our exclusive holiday rum mixer deserves its own limerick. Sip one too many and you’ll be rhyming with your friends all night long.

11. Sur la Table Sphere Ice Molds ($11): Giant ice spheres are both scientific and cool. They preserve your drinks by melting slowly and look super chic while doing so.

12. Mouth Indie Christmas Stocking ($60): Look no further for the perfect pre-stuffed stocking. This indie-inspired gift is packed with artisanal goodies like ginger dark chocolate, strawberry-lemon gum drops, cinnamon caramels and a naturally-flavored peppermint stick. Plus, the canvas stocking doubles as an adorable tote.

13. Anthropologie Gilded Pretzel Bottle Opener ($10) It’s a little too easy to get twisted with this pretzel bottle opener.

14. Fortune Cakes – Cupcake Molds ($12): Just when we thought there was nothing fun about finishing a cupcake. Each pack comes with 12 different messages, which means there’s even more reason to eat another one.

15. Better Off Spread ($45): Life is better with nut butter. This awesome three-pack can be spread on bread or fruit… or just scooped out with a finger. We won’t tell.

16. Custom Drink Stirrers – Set of 10 ($30): Attending another epic party at your foodie’s casa? These custom swizzle sticks make the perfect hostess gift and are beyond festive. Choose from tons of colors and fonts to make them truly unique.

17. The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook ($24): Deb Perelman’s national bestselling cookbook brings approachable recipes to the everyday cook, with no formal training required. We’re clearly fans here.

18. Food52 PieBox ($35): Protect a precious homemade creation in an impenetrable pie box. For a little bit extra, scoop up the carrying strap for easy transport.

19. Pantone Bone China Mug ($18): An ideal gift for the coffee lover in your life, this Pantone mug comes in all the colors of the rainbow (and then some).

20. Food52 Donut Hole Pan, Triple Cocoa & Cake Flour Bundle ($38): Help your hostess fill the void at her next party with perfect-for-popping donut holes. The kit comes with everything she’ll need.

21. Food52 Egg Cup & Cosy ($28): Soft-boiled eggs have never looked cuter with these hats to keep ’em warm.

22. Recipe Cards – Set of 12 ($14): These cards are a great lil’ something to stuff stockings with or just gift to your best hostess with the mostest.

23. Williams-Sonoma Personalized Embosser With Stand ($40): Any at-home baker or jam maker would be thrilled to add a personal touch to their goods with this embossed monogram label.

24. Mouth Vegan Goodies ($65 regular, $90 large): Vegan foodies need some love too. Receiving these assorted goodies will make them feel warm and fuzzy.

25. 2 Piece Mezalunna Set ($40): Great things come in small(er) packages. This easy-to-use chopper is perfect for cutting herbs.

26. Bodum Eileen French Press ($60): One-cup brewers may be all the rage right now, but 30 seconds does not an artisanal cup make. Enjoy every drip from this gilded French press.

27. Heritage ($24): Chef Sean Brock’s first book aims to preserve the heritage foods from the South. Recipes include everything from easy-to-make comfort food to more intricate dishes that gained him notoriety at his restaurants.

28. Gluten-Free All Natural Cookie Kits Variety Three Pack ($24): Other than an egg and butter, these gluten-free kits are all-inclusive, which means homemade cookies couldn’t be any easier.

29. Knit Beverage Insulator ($20): Behold the ultimate cozies. These Freakers stretch to fit bottles of any size.

30. Chipotle Chili Salt ($13): The possibilities for this smoky salt are endless. It’s great as a dry rub for meats, or, if your chef likes things spicy, it’s makes a kickin’ salt rim for margaritas.

31. Rapid Beverage Chiller ($90): Avoid a complete wine-mergency with a chiller that will always come through in a crunch. Use on bottles or cans of almost any size.

Have you shopped up an appetite yet? Tell us about your favorites below.

Moving is tough. Sure, it's also a fresh start and a new experience, but we know carrying those belongings up several flights of stairs is hardly easy. Whether you're the best friend helping the movers pivot the couch in a walk-up, the new next-door neighbor, or just invited to the post-move gathering, make sure you reward their successful relocation with a thoughtful housewarming gift. We've hunted down everything your hosts will appreciate, from smart items you can order online to the little entertaining extras.

One Hope Winery Best Seller 6-Pack

We love this Napa Valley wine for the taste and the mission: to share wine and give hope. One Hope has donated more than $7 million to organizations that provide access to clean water, hunger relief, health research, and education. It's the gift that really does keep on giving.

Huski Wine Cooler

Raise a glass to your new neighbors — and a chilled one at that! A wine cooler paired with your favorite bottle, like this award-winning Los Vascos Chilean wine, is the perfect way to toast to their new digs.

Bottle Opener

They’ve just landed the dream home, and it’s time to celebrate! Be a bon ami, and show up with a six pack and a beautiful bottle opener that they’ll always associate with their first days at home.

Salt + Pepper Grinders

Help them get their seasoning on with salt and pepper shakers. These gourmet grinders are so sleek and pretty, they can even stay on the counter when not in use.

Crate & Barrel Herb Garden

Jump-start the new homeowners' herb garden with this ceramic container with a dedicated slot for the accompanying scissors.

Benchmade Table Knife Set

For the serious chef, this beautiful set of four dinner knives is seriously a cut above the rest.

Etsy Chunky Wool Throw

We feel cozier and calmer just looking at this snuggly throw. Bring on the movie nights.

Atlas Coffee Club

Give coffee lovers a subscription to this coffee-of-the-month club, offering single-origin coffee from more than 50 countries.

GROSCHE Milano Stovetop Espresso and Coffee Maker

Have we mentioned how much we love coffee? And what better way to start the day than with this vintage-style metal brewer, perfect for waking up at breakfast.

Woodford Reserve X Williams Sonoma Cocktail Mix


Gift bourbon fans these Woodford Reserve mixers for an Old Fashioned, Mint Julep, and Whiskey Sour and they will no doubt by delighted.

Pottery Barn Harper Cocktail Shaker

Set your BFF up with the tools to throw a party where the drinks are flowing. Pair this cocktail shaker with drink mixers to really get the housewarming party started!

Our Place Always Pan

This is hands-down our favorite pan to cook with. Think fry pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan, spatula, and spoon rest ALL IN ONE!

Hawkins New York Dinner Napkins and Placemats

For the mover who has everything — you can be sure they don't have elegant fringed cocktail napkins, dinner napkins, and placemats in mix-and-match hues.

Aurelie Glass Jar Candle

Kick this housewarming classic up a notch with these glass jar candles. Once the candles are all used up, the various votives make amazing catchalls.

Anthropologie Old Havana Platter

A lot of stuff gets tossed during a big move, like plasticware from the kitchen. That's where you come in, replacing old, stained bowls with gorgeous platters like these that are sure to add a punch of color.

Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook by Tieghan Gerard

Take a very simple housewarming gift idea, a cookbook by one of our pals Tieghan Gerard, and vastly improve the presentation by wrapping it in a tea towel or cloth napkin.

Crate & Barrel Wood + Marble Salad Server Set

These radiant salad servers are sure to wow the crowd. Whether it’s a dinner party or a home date night, salad has never looked this good.

Pendleton Roll-Up Chess And Checkers Set

Game on! This Chess and Checkers set in Pendleton style is the perfect gift for friendly game nights.

Bliss Gardens Air Plant Terrarium Kit

Add a little greenery to their new home with the DIY terrariums. It’s perfect for hanging or placing on a mantel or bookshelf.

Make Life Beautiful by Syd and Shea McGee

Pals need a design assist? Help them create a place that feels like home with inspo from the McGees!

Wild Creations By Hilton Carter

For major plant inspiration, Hilton Carter is the most lovable plant guy with all the care and styling tips.

The Gold Foil Map Company Prints

Whether your pal is new to the city or has just left one behind, we love how bright and blingy these gold foil maps are.

Freshware Bamboo Cutting Board

Gift these organic cutting boards to complement the marble knives.

Mosser Glass Crown Tuscan Mixing Bowl Set

Everyone needs new kitchenware, right? Spruce up the space with this adorable pretty-in-pink set of mixing bowls.

Knack Herbivore Calm Experience Spa Gift Set

Your friends will LOVE this gift. After a long day of lifting boxes, a little pampering is all they'll want (and need!)

Pehr Pom Set of 3 Canvas Bins

If you like the practicality of the basket idea, but want to get something a bit prettier, bundle up some necessities for the home in this pom-pommed basket.

DIY Bacon Kit

Take some inspiration from Sur La Table and give the gift of homemade bacon. Need we say more?

Xilli Salsa Macha (Set of 2)

Bring over a bag of chips and this salsa macha set and be the most popular guest in the room.

Uncommon Goods Cocktail Bitters Set

Your host is sure to crack open these bottles right away and get to mixing their fave drinks STAT.

Mkono Macrame Wall Hanging

Here’s an easy way for your bud to add some pizazz to walls they can’t paint: a pretty wall hanging.

Macrame Plant Hanger Set

Even if they don’t have the greenest of thumbs, this macrame planter will make any plant look cute hanging in their new home.

PrintableSky Welcome Home Sign

Let your friends feel welcome in their new abode from the moment they walk through the door.

Sqirl LA Everything I Want to Eat Cookbook

LA-based restaurant restauranteur Jessica Kaslow shares her vision of delish and healthy meals in this wonderful cookbook. This gem is sure to inspire your friends to get their creative cooking on.

Blue Apron Food Delivery

Give the gift of easy-to-cook every night dinners made with farm fresh produce and hormone-free mean. You can also choose 2-Person and Family Plans.

West Elm Deco Barware Collection

If your pal is more of a cocktail connoisseur than a craft brew fan, this will make a fantastic addition to their new home bar.

Chef’s Daughter Travel Spice Kit

Restocking the kitchen cabinets after a move can be such a pain, so these 20 herbs and spices are perfect for getting your friends through the first few weeks of quick meals.

Kupia Handpainted Vase

Toss in some pretty florals with an even prettier vase and you have a gift that will breath life into their new place.

Amazon Echo Dot

We all know that moving is a little easier with some good background tunes. This compact Bluetooth speaker will do just the job, in addition to telling them what’s on the rest of their to-do list!

Calloway Mills Hello Doormat 

Welcome them home on the friendliest note. A doormat is a #genius home decor idea that they probably never thought of!

Knock Knock Things to Do Around the House Pad

So much to do, so little time! Let your friends know you're thinking about them during the big move with a cute pad that'll keep their priorities in order from A to B.


Find more gift ideas on our Pinterest page!

This article has been updated.

Additional reporting by Theresa Gonzalez

After a season of adventure, heartache, and lots of father-daughter bonding, we're ready to return to the world of HBO's The Last of Us. So is the rest of the internet apparently, considering "The Last of Us season 2" has almost six billion results on Google. Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the show immediately started making headlines after its pilot episode, and had a viewership increase of 75 percent by the finale. The series also went on to score three Emmy nominations and a SAG Award for Pedro Pascal as Joel!

Season 2 is sure to be just as compelling as the original season, but only time will tell whether we'll see new plotlines and character arcs, or the timeline arranged in a different way. I know for sure that whatever Craig Mazin and the rest of the team decide to do will make me cry. If you have as many questions about the second season as we do, keep reading for everything you need to know before the series returns to HBO.

Your First Look At The Last Of Us Season 2

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The first look at Bella Ramsey as Ellie shows the teen still rocks her beanie + puffer combo, but you can tell she has much more grit and determination than we saw last season (which, TBH, is hard to believe).

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The first look at Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller already has fans crying because the framing and Joel's outfit look very similar to an emotional scene from the game. Plus, I think we're just ready to see our favorites onscreen again!

"Cries in long hair Joel Miller," one X user tweeted.

"All the set photos and officially released photos from The Last of Us Season 2 are making me so f-ckin happy, I can’t wait to get traumatized again," another said.

When will The Last of Us season 2 premiere?

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The Last of Us season 2 is set to begin filming in February 12, 2024, Craig Mazin tells Variety. HBO confirmed on Wednesday, May 15 that it would premiere in 2025.

Who's in The Last of Us season 2 cast?

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The Last of Us will see Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal returning to our screens, but they'll also be joined by Kaitlyn Dever in the role of Abby. This is the one role fans have been waiting for — she plays a huge role in the second game and the fact that she's in the second season of the series shows that the action, drama, and suspense is only going to get crazier from here on out.

It was also announced that Isabela Merced will star as Dina and Young Mazino will star as Jesse. Argylle star Catherine O'Hara has reportedly been cast in a role created just for the TV show.

Will The Last of Us season 2 follow the plot of the game?

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Showrunner Craig Mazin told EW that the new season "will be different just as this season was different [from the original game]."

Bella Ramsey also weighed in on the changes between The Last of Us season 2 and its first season, telling Vanity Fair that "it’s really a story about revenge and a continuation from the first season about the dangers of unconditional love." I know that The Last of Us: Part II is all about revenge, but we still don't know just how much of the game will be used in the show.

“I think that they’re always going to find ways to build on the incredible source material that they have, and surprise us with how they can use that material in a different format like a television show," Pedro Pascal tells Deadline. "But I wouldn’t want to spoil it for anybody, and the truth is, I don’t actually have all of the information as of [January 2024].”

Will the time jump between games play a role in the series? Will the end of season 2 line up with the beginning of the game? We'll have to wait and see!

Will there be season 2 of Last of Us?

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Yes, there will be a season 2 of The Last of Us. The show was renewed after only its second episode ever! Right now there are only two games, so we'll have to see if we end up getting a season 3.

What is The Last of Us about?

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The first season of The Last of Us follows Joel (played by Pedro Pascal), who lives in Boston 20 years after a fungal outbreak leads to the end of the world. When a plan to save his brother goes sideways, Joel finds himself smuggling teenager Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across the country.

Where will The Last of Us season 2 film?

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After the first season filmed in places like Calgary, Alberta, Deadline announced on March 31 that The Last of Us season 2 will shoot in Vancouver.

Where can I watch The Last of Us?

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You can watch the first nine episodes of the show on Max. We're hoping we also get nine The Last of Us season 2 episodes — if not more!

Is Bella Ramsey in season 2?

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Yes, Bella will return as Ellie for The Last of Us season 2. "The only way we would ever, ever consider re-casting Bella is if [they] said, 'I don't want to work with you guys anymore,'" Neil Druckmann (the game's creator) tells EW. "And even then, we're not sure we would grant [them] that. We might still force [them] to come back to season 2."

How old is Ellie in The Last of Us 2?

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Ellie is 19 years old in The Last of Us: Part II, so it's safe to assume she'll be 19 in The Last of Us season 2!

Why is Ellie immune?

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According to Firefly leader Marlene in the season one finale, they believe Ellie is immune because her mother was infected before she could cut the umbilical cord. So, Ellie has had cordyceps with her since birth — meaning her immune system overrides any potential infection.

Your First Look At The Last Of Us Season 2 Cast

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We got our first look at The Last of Us season 2 cast when they dined at Vancouver restaurant Zarak. "Us 🤝🏼 The Last of Us," the establishment says in an Instagram post on January 24. "It was our pleasure hosting you last night." While Pedro Pascal wasn't at dinner, Bella Ramsey, creator Craig Mazin, producer Jacqueline Lesko, and newcomers Isabela Merced and Young Mazino were in attendance! Since Bella's Ellie, Isabela's Dina, and Young's Jesse are all super close in the story, some pre-production bonding sounds like the perfect way to start off season 2.

Follow us on Twitter and TikTok for more pop culture, and check back here for more news on The Last of Us season 2.

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For many of us, late nights and early mornings have made coffee a staple in our daily routine. As our coffee culture evolves, home brewing becomes more of an art form than just adding grounds to a coffee machine. Whether you're in love with the buzz, the smell, or just the taste of coffee this is the list for you. From coffee subscriptions that give you a taste of beans from around the world, kona-scented candles to fill your home or a t-shirt that sums up your coffee infatuation, make your day, or someone else's, a brew-tiful one, with one of these coffee-lover gifts.

Coffee Advent Calendar ($89): Treat your favorite coffee drinker to 24 specialty coffees from around the world with this stylish advent calendar.

Library Card yellow mug ($12): Kick it back old school with a library card-inspired mug for your bookish coffee drinker.

Copper Cow Coffee Classic Vietnamese Coffee 5 Pack ($13): Get your caffeine fix in only 90 seconds with this on-the-go pour-over Vietnamese coffee, complete with sweetened creamers.

Stan's Donuts & Coffee Lovers Gift Pack($75): Enjoy this Chicago favorite (coffee + donuts) with a signature Stan's coffee mug.

La Colombe Workshop Sampler Gift Box ($30): Gift six light to medium roasts for *almost* every day of the week.

Kona Coffee Vegan Candle($22+): Love the smell of coffee? Fill your home with the scent anytime with this soy wax candle from Etsy. Also available in a Chai Latte. Order up!

UpCircle Coffee Body Scrub ($16): Buff away dry and dead skin with this coffee body scrub with shea butter, peppermint and eucalyptus oils.

Stojo Pocket Cup ($12+): Reduce waste by carrying your coffee cup with you. Whether you're purchasing coffee from a local shop or grabbing a cup from your machine at home, this collapsible cup is a great choice for coffee on-the-go, from 8 oz to 24 oz.

Big Island Coffee Roasters Classic Espresso Bites ($24/3-pack): This bite-size espresso gives you two ways to enjoy Hawaiian coffee. Either pop it in your mouth for a creamy pick me up or melt it in hot water for an espresso-to-go.

Coffee and Everything Bagel Ornaments($26): All I want for Christmas is...more coffee.

Emoticon Coffee Mug & Stickers ($15): Whether it's a good day or bad one, you can express how you're feeling with coffee.

Sunshine & Coffee Tee ($35): Save Lands plants 12 trees for every tee, all ethically sourced, printed, and shipped in the United States, sold.

Yes Plz Coffee + Zine Subscription ($17): Get sourced beans from around the world and a weekly arts and culture publication with this beans + zine subscription.

Coffee Neon Light ($75): Let coffee be your guide with this neon steaming cup of coffee.

Mistobox Coffee Subscription ($11+): Give the gift of a monthly brew featuring 590 coffees from 52 roasters.

Soma Brew BottleBrew Bottle ($40): Don't let your hectic schedule deprive you of a quality brew. This on-the-go brew bottle allows you to brew coffee or tea during your commute. Pour hot water over ground coffee, put on the lid and you're good to go. Leave it in the fridge overnight for cold brew in the morning.

Daily Harvest Gift Box ($75): Give the gift of worry-free lattes or morning smoothies with a Daily Harvest gift box. Simply dump the ingredients into a blender, add your favorite base and you've got a cold brew + almond smoothie.

NY Coffee Lovers Gift Pack ($59): When you can't get on a plane for a cup of NY Joe this sampler is the next best thing.

Dr. Mills Electric Dried Spice and Coffee Grinder($26): Grind your favorite beans, spices, nuts, and grains in seconds.

Covergirl Exhibitionist Lipstick Cream, Coffee Crave ($6): Rich and smooth just like a cup of good coffee, Covergirl's Coffee Crave is a great color for any season and time of day.

Retro Coffee Sweatshirt ($34+): This is the perfect sweatshirt to espresso your love for coffee.

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug ($120): Keep your coffee at just the right temperature and control it with your smartphone.

YETI Rambler Stainless Steel, Vacuum Insulated Tumbler ($30): For the days where you're literally being held together by coffee grounds.

Iced Vanilla Latte Coffee Gummy Bears Coffee Cup ($8): Coffee lovers won't be able to stop eating these coffee-infused gummy bears from Sugarfina. Enjoy latte-flavored sweetness with a tiny kick in each bite. It's a great blend of coffee and candy.

Cuisinart Perfectemp Coffee Maker($100):This coffeemaker self cleans and can hold up to 14 cups of coffee. Need we say more?

Bonavita Interurban 1.0L Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle ($120): This kettle can be adjusted in one degree increments. When it gets all steamed up then it shouts, tip it over and pour it out over your favorite coffee.

Casetify Coffee Time iPhone CaseCoffee Time iPhone Case ($45): Hello, it's your latte calling.

Coffee Scoop Clip ($5): Never lose your coffee scoop in the bag again.

Pour and Simple Graphic Tee ($25): What's better than a classic black tee? A classic black tee with coffee mugs on it, of course.

Saipua Soap Coffee Mint Soap ($19): Wake your body up with this organic coffee + mint soap. Your skin will thank you later.

1950's Retro Style Coffee Maker ($200): For the nostalgic coffee drinkers, flash back a few decades with this retro-style machine.

Burst Sonic Toothbrush Rose Gold Edition ($100): Give someone back their smile with an electric toothbrush guaranteed to keep the coffee stains away.

Barisieur Coffee Brewing Alarm Clock ($445): For the people who must be lured out of bed by the smell of coffee, try this coffee brewing alarm clock.

Coffee Poster ($23): Add some decor to your place so visitors will know that home is really where the coffee is.

Ratio Eight Coffee Maker ($500): This simplified yet chic coffee maker gives you a great cup of coffee with the touch of a button.

Bright On Teeth Whitening Kit($67): Don't let coffee stains get in the way of your beautiful smile. Remove unwanted stains 3x faster than strips with this year supply Bright On kit.

Smashmallow Dark Chocolate Dipped Cold Brew ($5): If you like marshmallows and hot chocolate, you'll love these dark chocolate cold brew marshmallows.

Highwire Steeped Bag ($3): Steeping isn't just for tea. Keep a few of these in your bag at all times and you'll never be without coffee. All you need is hot water and you're good to go.

Winky Lux Coffee Kitten Palette ($25): Mask those sleepy eyes with coffee-themed eyeshadow palette.

Handheld Milk Frother ($12): Be your own barista and make cafe-inspired drinks at home with this milk frother.

Nespresso Essenza Plus ($229): This chic and compact coffee machine can squeeze onto any counter space. Perfect for the one-and-done coffee drinkers, this machine also has a reordering system that allows you to refill your capsule supply with the touch of a button.

Jcoco Chocolate Arabica Espresso ($8): These chocolate espresso candy bars make great stocking stuffers, but probably a good idea to not hang them over the fireplace.

Nitro Flash Brew 12 Pack ($47): For the nitro brew fans, try a 12-pack of Verve's flash brew coffee.

Instant Americano Mushroom Coffee Mix ($20): NeuRoast's instant americano comes with five superfood mushrooms to help you focus your energy.

Granita di Caffè Body Scrub ($34): Scrub away the day with Jordan Samuel's body scrub.

Bodum Caffettiera French Press($25): This colorful french press is the perfect gift for design addicts too.

Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail Set ($24): Remix your cold brew into boozy cocktails with this gift set.

Coffee + Donut Earrings ($22): Name a more dynamic duo than coffee and donuts.

Atlas Coffee Club Subscription ($60-$240): Travel the world one cup at a time with this coffee club subscription.

DIY Doodle Mug ($24): The perfect coffee mug to get you through a morning Zoom meeting. Each mug comes with two markers for doodling and writing down ideas.


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This article has been updated from a previous post. Additional reporting by Theresa Gonzalez.

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If you're a classic romance girl who craves a little spice — I'm looking at you, Bridgerton fans — then Christina Lauren's The Paradise Problemis everything you need. I thought I was hooked on romantasy books, but I think this book has coaxed me right back over to the more traditional romance side — and I mean who can really have too much of either type of romance anyway, right?

But before I dig into all things The Paradise Problem, it's important to be clear up one thing: Christina Lauren isn't just one author like I initially thought. The two women responsible for bringing the world 30 romance novels are absolute powerhouses who also happen to be best friends: Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. I know — this news alone seems like it deserves it's own summer novel. Since they don't have plans to do that, we at least get to have their unified essence in the books they've written and in this lovely interview.

It goes without saying, but The Paradise Problem is the perfect way to celebrate Christina Lauren's successful romance empire. Of their newest title, Christina and Lauren feel great about it being in the world. "This one is really fun so it's like going out and just celebrating. We're not worried," Lauren says with a smile. Confidence; I love it!

Ahead, learn more about how they birthed Christina Lauren and created the characters you'll come to love in The Paradise Problem.

The Making of a Romance Novel Empire 

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Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings

I know besties when I see them, and this writing duo has all the makings of two friends whose bond has been deepened by more than time. Still, curiosity get's the best of me when I mention what certainly feels like an empire to me before asking, "How did you two meet?" Their knowing smile says it all — they've clearly been locked in for a while, and they remember the exact moment things clicked for them.

"In 2009 we were both writing fanfiction and reading each other's stories online. Then Lo (Lauren) was putting on a panel at San Diego Comic Con on fanworks and she invited me to be on it. So, I came out and we met for the first time, and we got along really well," says Christina.

From there, they wrote a one shot — quick fanfiction story — together, and eventually decided it was worth taking a chance on writing an entire book. The fact that both Christina and Lauren have experience writing fanfiction not only helped them prepare for their pivot into authorship, but it also got them accustomed to the honesty of online book reviews.

As far as people not knowing that Christina Lauren is actually two people, that's basically the point. "We want it [our books] to feel like they're written by one voice. We spend a lot of time editing to make sure it doesn't sound feel like two very distinct, combative voices in there," Lauren says while excitedly adding, "I mean everyday we get DM's that are like, 'I didn't know there were two of you!'"

Peeling Back the Layers of The Paradise Problem 

Warning: May contain some spoilers.

I have a deep appreciation for books that immediately call my imagination to the forefront and that's just one of the many things The Paradise Problem does as soon as you begin reading the first page. We're immediately introduced to Anna Green and "West" going their separate ways after choosing to amicably end their marriage. The kicker? See, they don't actually know each other.

How can two people essentially be strangers while they're married? Realistically, Anna and West's marriage was one of convenience. Each found themselves in a situation where their very survival relied on marriage, so they decided to become husband and wife solely on paper.

That seems pretty straightforward right? Wrong. Based on the first impressions of Anna and West, one has it together while the other is a hot mess. But, Christina Lauren is challenging us to rethink our approach to first impressions because they're not always everything. Once you start peeling back a person's layers, you can really start to understand their choices, reactions, family dynamics (and there are plenty of awkward encounters in this story on that front), and more.

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Christina and Lauren knew what they wanted for these two characters in the end, but they had to figure out how to fully thread the needle for it to work — particularly when it came to West and his relationship to his family. They had his backstory, but they needed to figure out how to fully flesh out his world, parents and all. What they went with was jaw-dropping IMO, full of shady behavior, cocky attitudes, and beyond. But how does West's background and personality relate to Anna's?

"We always try to think about who's the perfect person for the characters — not who will complete them. Anna is very different. She does not come from a wealthy background, she's not super polished," says Lauren. But, there's more to her than meets the eye. She's a genuinely good person who has a loving heart that no amount of status can compete with once the layers are peeled back.

This is what begins winning West over, and the two soon begin to find there's some truth to the fictionalized relationship they have on display for West's family. Ultimately, The Paradise Problem begs readers to ask if opposites really do attract, confronting us — and our main characters — with this one scenario at a time.

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In my humble opinion, The Paradise Problem feels like one of Christina Lauren's best books because it encompasses all the elements that fans of their work love. Christina says, "They love characters they either want to be or want to be friends with, heroes they want for their own, a lot of the settings..." She continues, saying, "The great thing about having a large catalogue of books is that there's something for everyone. Do you like funny books? We got you. Do you want super saucy books? We got you. Do you want something that's gonna rip your heart out? We got that too."

In case you have any doubts about that, check out all of the duo's books now and get your copy of The Paradise Problemtoday!

Be sure to watch our full interview with Christina and Lauren, officially known as Christina Lauren, on YouTube!

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Rom-coms are SO back, and after the flop-turned-viral Anyone But You gave us Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney onscreen, audiences are begging to see them together again. Glen's latest Vanity Fair profile (ahead of this year's summer moviesHit Man andTwisters) confirms "ideas are being batted around" for an Anyone But You 2, which I need in theaters, like, yesterday. Here's everything you need to know about the potential sequel — and which Shakespeare adaptation the duo should tackle next.

Will there be a second movie for Anyone But You?

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Both Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney have teased a potential Anyone But You 2. "I'm just so thankful that everybody is loving [Anyone But You]...a little love, a little romance," Sydney told Jimmy Fallonthere's "a high nine chance" for a sequel, while Glen confirms to Variety that the duo is "definitely trying to find the next thing...We’re reading everything and just trying to see what makes sense, what we can turn into something that audiences are going to respond to.”

Which Shakespeare story will Anyone But You 2 adapt?

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There's nothing like a Shakespeare adaptation, and Anyone But You is actually loosely inspired by William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (similar to how 10 Things I Hate About You is inspired by The Taming of the Shrew!). I think they should totally continue this theme for all future sequels. Glen and Sydney would do phenomenal with the hilarity of A Midsummer Night's Dream — maybe instead of an enchanted forest, they take on a busy and colorful local fair, with Claudia and Halle of course. Think about all the possibilities! Nothing says confusion and chaos like fun houses, carnival food, and dead cell phone batteries.

How old is Bea in Anyone But You?

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Bea is a law student at the beginning of Anyone But You, meaning she's in her mid-20s. Considering Sydney Sweeney is 26, this is the perfect fit!

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