Lyndsi Ouellette

The holiday season is coming in hot and you know what that means: meat sweats, food comas and leftovers for days! Whether you’re hoping to score some grub to take back to your place for looking to send guests home the goods and be done with it, I’ve sourced some of the most reliable (and affordable!) sets to have on hand for the holidays.

I have always been enamored of Dia de los Muertos. There is just something so beautiful about paying tribute to those we have loved and lost through stunning displays of vibrant colors, smiling sugar skulls, warm glowing candles and a whole bunch of delicious food. Whether you’re setting up a simple altar at home or throwing a full-on Day of the Dead party be sure to make it an extra special celebración with these awesome accouterments.

Falling temperatures tend to deter people from camping but I’m here to tell you that cold-weather camping isn’t only for hardcore outdoor types. Obviously, the gear that you bring on a fall or winter camping trip can make or break the experience. Bring the wrong gear and you’re in for a cold, miserable time. Bundle up with the right gear, however, and you’re likely to have a warm and cozy outdoor adventure

National Taco Day may be held on October 4th but, let’s be real here. Tacos deserve to be celebrated to the fullest every single day of the year. So, in honor of our deep-rooted love for this delicious thing of handheld beauty here are some pretty awesome taco-related finds. Don’t be shy. Get on out there and show the world just how much you love tacos and don’t you dare feel like you need to confine it to just one day per year.

Whether you’re looking for a simple something to streamline your routine, adding to a stock-pile of “smart reasonably priced things with great gift potential” or have a crisp $50 burning a hole in your pocket you’re sure to find something here that will spark joy without breaking the bank.

Sleeping is my absolute favorite. It’s one of the very few things that I’m good at and that I enjoy doing. Despite my normally impressive sleeping skills, however, there are times when I need a little help getting off to la-la land. Whether my fiance is sawing logs, the giant dog across the street is barking throughout the night or dealing with some good old-fashioned anxiety or insomnia, I rely heavily on sleep sound machines.

It’s everyone’s “hard to say but easy to eat” thing: charcuterie! A richly flavorful spread of cheeses, dips, hors d'oeuvres and other tasty morsels is the best addition to any friendly get-together that instantly adds a touch of class. Keep your next party going with these charcuterie board and accessories must-haves.

Packing a lunch for school or work doesn’t take too much time but man, those few extra minutes can really throw off your whole routine! Take some stress out of the lunch-packing hassle with these smart organizational tools.