'Tis the season to start hosting and entertaining! Lifestyle and parenting expert, Sherri French visited the Morning Mix with these great ideas for holiday hosting.
Frontgate
Chef Symon Lazy Susan with Snack Servers - $399.00
Chef Symon Charcuterie Board - $129.00
Chef Symon Serving Bowl - $229.00
Chef Symon Apron - $99.00
· The Frontgate x Chef Symon Collection is inspired by Chef Symon’s Greek-Sicilian heritage, the couple’s travels, and his passion for bringing people together through food.
· Each piece is crafted with premium materials and embodies the perfect balance of refinement and relaxed charm.
· Designed around the “grill-to-table” concept, the collection transitions seamlessly from food prep to presentation.
· From the professional-grade apron with leather accents to the insulated serving bowl and modular Lazy Susan, these pieces redefine effortless entertaining indoors or out.
Shop at Frontgate stores and at frontgate.com.
Sun-Maid
20 oz canister of Sun-Maid Raisins
12 oz box of Sun-Maid Golden Raisins
Sun-Maid Mediterranean Dried Apricots
15 oz bag of Mixed Berries
· Homemade holiday gifts don’t have to be complicated — just thoughtful, wholesome, and full of natural sweetness.
· Sun-Maid’s dried fruits make it easy to create simple, shareable DIY treats that look festive and taste even better.
· You can mix and match Sun-Maid favorites — Golden Raisins, Dried Apricots, and Mixed Berries — to make every treat unique.
· Mini Snack Mix Jars - Combine Sun-Maid Golden Raisins, Sun-Maid Dried Apricots, and roasted almonds or pecans for a sweet-and-salty treat. Package in 4-oz glass jars with a tag: “A little something sweet to share.”
· Mini “Charcuterie-to-Go” Gifts - Arrange Sun-Maid Dried Apricots, Sun-Maid Mixed Berries, a few nuts, and a cube of cheese on a small piece of wax paper or mini board. Bag it flat, tag it: “Your own little holiday board – enjoy!”
· Just add Sun-Maid to make these delicious and fun DIY gifts.
Head to your local grocery store and pick up two or three Sun-Maid varieties to build your own gifting kit. Or check out the website sunmaid.com for additional recipe ideas.
Betty Booze
Sparkling Bourbon Apple Ginger Sour Cherry cocktail - $9.99 for a 4-pack
Betty Buzz Apply Ginger Sour Cherry mocktail – $39.99 for a 12-pack
· Bring a little sparkle to your holiday hosting with the perfect seasonal sip from Betty Booze's sparkling canned cocktails, made with all real ingredients.
· Whether you’re serving cocktails or mocktails, Betty has you covered. Pair the Sparkling Bourbon Apple Ginger Sour Cherry cocktail with its zero-proof counterpart, the Betty Buzz Apple Ginger Sour Cherry mocktail, so everyone can join in the holiday toast.
· And even better, with these sparkling festive-forward drinks, you can skip the shaker entirely.
· These bar-quality drinks come ready to pour – look gorgeous in a glass, taste even better, and make you look like the host who has it all together (with zero stress).
· Think crisp apple, spicy ginger, and a hint of tart cherry — it’s the ultimate flavor combo for cozy nights, holiday dinners, and festive gatherings all season long.
Available at bettybooze.com and at your local store.
Compost Genie
Starting at $62.97
· It has a durable and convenient design, crafted from stainless steel with a sleek, spacious capacity, a hands-free foot pedal, and advanced aeration system that reduces moisture while supporting cleaner composting.
· It is equipped with a ventilation system and carbon filter to help control odors, making it a stylish, sustainable companion for kitchens and backyards.
· Just know that this is not a composter, and must be thrown into composting outside of our homes.
Shop online at amazon.com.
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