What to Bring to a Dinner Party When Your Host Tells You “Nothing”

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.