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Sparkling + white  wines from Loire Valley France, South Africa and Greece-travel the globe, palate wise-without leaving home. via GIPHY BOUVET-Ladubay --crisp lively texture, clean balanced fruit flavors-very elegant 20% Chardonnay/80% Chenin Blanc- priced under $14-  from winery established in 1851-now run by 4th generation family. Domaine de Cézen -Coteaux de Loir-good till the last drop...well balanced Chenin grapes-from clay-calcareous soil-this wine pairs well with grilled fish Rich volcanic soils on the glorious Santorini island plus that fab weather=ideal growing conditions for native island grape...Assyrtiko by the Santo Winery -a co-op...crisp, medium bodied fruit-acid - with citrus, stone, and lemongrass  mouthfuls...vinified in stainless steel....ideal for Mediterranean or Asian cuisines eaten anywhere! Nonalcoholic sips are in demand...fresh apples bouquet-delicious chilled-Martinelli's Organic Sparkling Cider. is flute worthy, Widely availabl...

HYDRO FLASK, L.L.BEAN, Snack-In-The-Box, OTTER BOX, Pelican, Eagle Creek, High Brew, Califia Farms Life on the road-for pleasure-or escaping less than optimal weather-some gear fits both occasions. for a nip of  hot or cold- ANYTHING- Hydro Flask tumbler size -vacuum with snap  on lids...fyi matchy matchy vacuum insulated stainless bottles too... L.L. Bean-sets any portable table, just right...with value priced 'camping goods' that qualify as 'home goods' too... including  vacuum insulated travel mugs + bottles with lids -slide open/close, crowd pleasers- double barrel beer worthy BPA free stainless steel  mug w/ copper finish in craft brew bottle size (16oz) with press on lid-slide one/close, handy  insulated soft pack coolers made of durable 3x ripstop Cordura®, food-grade, non-PVC liners and ez access zipped main compartment, and we love - Traverse Camp enamel cup -delivers in a 4 pack-completes any al fresco kitchen with retro-camp...

Ahhhh-another gift giving occasion...best ideas for??? Those that add to life's experiences... via GIPHY For the Dad (or guy grad)-that knew Goldman Sachs was going to be a winner no matter who won the election...MEANING-the practical type... We say- skip the fancy labels ...and go for the custom or rugged... PART 1 Customize the signature original Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot - MADE IN THE USA! Men's & Women's available $400...materials, stitching, tongue, footbed, outsole etc-all for unique looks -lifelong wear. Wrangler's limited edition vintage flavored unlined  70th year anniversary Retro Jacket -indigo shade 100% cotton-handsome choice-turn down collar, button up front  and rivet studded pleats. $$110 Obsessed a bit- HydroFlask custom delivers wide mouth or standard-multiple bottle sizes-of double wall stainless steel insulated liquid haulers for hours of hot or cold sipping. See that back shelf-those  are just some of the tones available...

Wolverine 1000 Mile Cafe Collection Java LOVE like Springtime- is everywhere -inspiring a primo Footwear,  a fav Beauty Scrub, Cold Brew Drinks The limited edition Wolverine 1000 Mile Café Collection-takes inspiration from Michigan based, Madcap Coffee Co., for five new men's styles...available now. CAFE COLLECTION-WOLVERINE 1000 Mile Meticulously handcrafted in the  Big Rapids, Michigan factory.   the Café Mocha, Café Miel, Cappuccino, Cortado, and Espresso-priced  from $360-$400  boast time honored details like- durable (re-soleable) Goodyear Welt construction,  matching tongue / heel combinations that contrasts from the rest of the boot,  ‘LTD’ monograms on the tongue, Horween leather uppers and/or trims, and either a leather or rugged Vibram rubber outsoles. via GIPHY source adventuresofajavajunkie.tumblr.com

Chalk Me Up, AFFENZAHN, ERGOBAGS, HydroFlask, Carolee, WRANGLER®, L.L. Bean, Energizer Bunny Slippers. The Original Muck Boot Co. Part One The best gifts for kids-is always time well spent together...of course-but well wrapped brightly colored objects that add some practical fun to their growing lives...always the sweet icing for them. via GIPHY Ideas: TOP PICK-guranteed to have adult clamoring for 'my size?!?'- Chalk Me Up T shirts-come in bright saturated colors-all cotton with a black board in a bunch of shapes...can be drawn on. Delivers with a 12 pack of chalk....brainchild of mom-preneur Shelly Henshaw....easily wipe off the backboard part...and launders ez in cold water. SMART. adorable- AFFENZAHN Chummy Friends. ..made partially from recycled PET bottles...fun features like pull-out tongue, front mesh pocket, secret pockets, reflectors, soft should roads, height adjustable chest strap... AFFENZAHN Chummy Friends breathable mesh back, adjustable...

via GIPHY source:tumblr.com Summer sandy vistas or idyllic mountain views...both environments beg for durable outdoor gear, gadgets and human attire...that matches the heat, keeps out the undesirable elements...and even for die hard only wear black NYers... adds some color fun -for under the sun. KEEP A LID ON IT ...keep it cold too-fun colors for insulated drinks from GSI Outdoors: our favs-in the middle... Fairshare  Mug (hybrid mug -bowl) $10.95 with a screw top lid and sturdy handle, and Infinity Backpacker Mug-17oz made of durable, non-leaching 100% recyclable Infinity polypropylene with insulated sleeve-$9.95-far right dazzling color o p ti o ns (12!!!!) in all sizes of insulated 18/8 pro grade stainless steel, BPA free, durable sweat free powder coat finish-with TempShield™ protection= bottles-including sports and flex cap carry choices (for hydration, coffee), wide mouth options, plus the super cool growlers (beer portage made easy) by HydroF lask. h...

Part One NYC/SLC "Camping" to retired couples we know-means taking their RVs and parking them at some electrified site with plumbing facilities.  For others...it's driving the family/friends oversized vehicle- parking   somewhere else -like  a well attended park site---or uneven more well attended parking lot-before the BIG GAME---while camping for pals we hike with-constitutes trekking off the grid -and pitching a tent in the wilderness without other humans for miles. A common thread- for sure -is the need to eat/drink - and practical gear to make/take some of the tastiest tastes and liquids- portable-y available. Because no matter the definition of camping -as glamping or roughing it for hours or days---cooking up some eats-and quenching thirsts requires durable functional stuff that can be hauled around. For drinks-hot and cold...double walled, vacuum-insulated bottles and containers- keeps beverages and food at proper temps for hours. FIFTYFifty 40 oz...

For the camper -outer-who does not compromise on dish ware or cutlery no matter where she is-for her… Kupilka 's lightweight fusion of durable plastic and native Finnish wood (thermoplastic natural fiber composite )…are bump ups from the usual camping kitchen equipment. widely available around the planet-here in the USA too-UrbanOutfitters and specialty stores-plus online PLUS-gift sets-come beautifully packaged too. ALSO-ideal for second home owners- host offerings ---as utilitarian blends of rustic and clean Scandinavian designs. priced from MSRP $9.99 -small Schnapps Cupp-$45.99 for gift set of cup, platter, spoon-to $139.99 for wooden box of all items... Double walled insulation --- a must when carrying hot beverages ( yup -found out the ouch way).  HydroFlasks' 18/8 stainless steel double walled containers (also BPA free) keep fluids piping hot (or freezing cold-depending)- for hours… -have wide and narrow mouth options, sizes holding 12oz for coffee/tea...