My Favorite Stay-At-Home Snacks And Eats As We Bid Farewell To 2020

 As the unforgettable year 2020 comes to an end (finally!), here are some of my favorite stay-at-home snacks that you can enjoy with your friends and family during the holidays.

Chips Ahoy Popcorn - Cookie Pop

Cookie Pop is made of authentically cookie pieces and drizzled to perfection for a satisfying bite each time. The combination of CHIPS AHOY! cookie pieces with the popcorn makes for the ultimate snacking treat. This treat is a cookie lover's absolute dream.

Ginger Chews - Reed's

These one-of-a-kind candies are custom made in the South Pacific Islands and stay true to Reed’s ginger roots and original recipes. A perfect treat to slip in stockings, each piece is made with fresh organic ginger and pure, local ingredients.

Coconut Cashew Crisps - Simply Nature

Simply Nature's Coconut Cashew Crisps are a gluten free, paleo and vegan treat that will satisfy your snacking needs. These simple snackable cookies are available in Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, and Vanilla.

Ramen - Vite Ramen

Vite Ramen is perfect for anyone else who wants a fast, complete meal that you can feel good eating anytime, any way you want it. Savory comfort food that’s fast to make, delicious, and designed for maximum nutrition with evidence based science. Make your next meal better for you in just 3 minutes.

Tomato Sauce - The Jersey Tomato Co.

The tomato sauce line offers Jersey tomato-based products, which emphasize vine-ripened, garden-fresh taste and naturally healthful attributes. The flavors include Marinara, Tomato Basil and Spicy, with their brand-new Roasted Garlic flavor about to launch. The Jersey Tomato Co. sauces are naturally low in sodium, with no fillers or additives resulting in a clean label product, gluten free, Non-GMO, naturally low in sodium, vegan, and certified Kosher, and they have no added sugars, no citric acid, and zero preservatives.

Plant-Based Dressing and Mayo - O'dang Foods

O’dang Dressings are plant-based and available in both vegan and vegetarian options. The eight flavors are: Greek Tzatziki, Lemon Caesar, Roasted Red Pepper, Garden Herb Ranch, Southwest Ranch and Honey Mustard, in addition to the newest flavors Classic Mediterranean and Balsamic Feta. O’dang also offers an egg-free, dairy-free mayo. A brand new innovation, the mayos are available in three flavors: Lemon Garlic, Cucumber Dill and Roasted Red Pepper.

Mushroom Jerky - Pan's Mushroom Jerky

Founded in 2008, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky originates from a decades-old family recipe that’s been updated with new flavors and simple, organic ingredients. Available in four mouth-watering flavors, Zesty Thai, Applewood BBQ, Original, and Salt and Pepper, Pan’s has a delicious umami taste and satisfying texture that’s perfect for meat-eaters, vegans, and everyone in between.

Toddler Purees with Bone Broth - Serenity Kids

The new line of purees from Serenity Kids is in keeping with the brand's motto - every bite counts. Serenity Kids’ new savory Toddler Purees with bone broth are a great source of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, that help growing little ones learn to enjoy complex flavors and sets them up for healthier eating. These Toddler Purees are ideal for kids ages one to three. The new line’s varieties include: Turkey Bolognese, Beef Pot Roast, and Turmeric Chicken. Serenity Kids only uses ingredients without any antibiotics, added hormones, pesticides, fillers, GMOs, or major allergens.

Organic Poultry - Farmer Focus

Founded by 6th generation farmer Corwin Heatwole, Farmer Focus is on a mission to promote and protect generational farming by partnering with independent family farmers to responsibly raising organic poultry. By shifting decision making and ownership back to the hands of farmers the Farmer Focus business model creates a sustainable livelihood for generational farmers. Headquartered in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, every product is traceable back to the nearly 70 family farms that bring organic, humanely raised and high-quality poultry to your table.

Pasta Sauce - Yo Mama's Foods

Yo Mama’s Fresh Sauce Collection features each of its world famous gourmet sauces in one convenient box. Each flavor is handcrafted and slow-simmered with Fresh Non-GMO Tomatoes, Premium Italian Olive Oil, Fresh hand-cut Basil, and Fresh Garlic and Onions. The sauces are made from only whole, natural ingredients, so you can rest assured that they are slimming, healthy, and of course, completely indulgent.

Grain Free Tortillas - Mikey's

Mikey’s, the pioneer in frozen gluten and dairy free foods, introduces the vegetable-based superfood tortillas. They are crafted with clean, high-quality ingredients and superfoods like spirulina, turmeric, and hemp protein, redefining the classic flour-based tortilla. Mikey’s Superfood Tortillas are all vegan, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, soy free, and non-GMO Project Verified. These exciting tortillas are perfect for today’s consumer looking to incorporate more vegetables, antioxidants, and immunity-boosting ingredients into their diet while still enjoying their favorite foods.

Seasoning - Savvy Goose

Savvy Goose Foods is a new line of seasonings and rubs designed for the home cook. It features a complete line of 10 various dry rubs and seasonings with flavors like Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt, Pitmaster Rub, and Cajun Voodoo Seasoning.

Cereal - Envirokidz

The mission of Envirokidz is not only to make delicious organic food for kids, but to help save animals and the planet. That’s why each box features real life animals – animals who the company supports every time you choose one of the cereals, bars, or oatmeals.

Penne Straws - Pasta Snacks

Penne Straws are a plant-based, low-calorie, gluten free, pasta-shaped treat featuring a delicious crunch, seasoned to perfection, and available in five tasty flavors. Cinnamon Churro, Lemon Garlic, Mac ‘N Cheese, Marinara, and Sweet Pepper. The snacks are crafted from durum wheat semolina flour and farro, a higher protein grain for a more nutrient-dense product and baked with fine seasonings.

The Ultimate Holiday 2020 Gift Guides For Everyone On Your List

 With the holidays coming up right around the corner, here is the ultimate holiday 2020 gift guide for everyone on your list!

FOR THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE

Vase Earrings - Fleurings

These vase earrings from Fleurings hold water and fresh flowers for that effortlessly beautiful and unique looks. All you need is a several drops of water and a small flower of your choice to create the look. These lightweight earrings are ideal for wearing with small orchid varieties or mini roses, daisies, mums, and a huge variety of other flowers to match any outfit. Eye catching and unique fresh flower earrings make excellent gifts for any woman.

Female-inspired Canvas Art - Ikonick

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With a mission to connect strong, like-minded women from all walks of life and to break the mold and smash the glass ceiling, Ikonick - a leader in canvas art - launched the new Ikonick Women collection to inspire and empower women. Every art piece, design and color palette has been inspired by women who are reimagining the workplace, and the world, for the next generation. Every quote, mantra and definition infused into each piece has been informed by how they live their daily lives.

Shaving Kit - Aveline

Aveline is changing the way women shave. It's a radical departure from women’s conventional blade and stick razors. The razors come with three rollerballs at the base of the handle to help the razor effortlessly glide along the skin while you shave. Adding a second contact point creates a suspension that allows the razor to automatically pivot, giving you more control and better maneuverability.

Electric Grinder - FinaMill

FinaMill is a battery operated spice mill that’s changing the at-home cooking experience. This electric grinder pairs with interchangeable and refillable pods that can be used with dried spices or herbs such as salt, pepper, dried garlic, dried onions and much more with the push of a button. Changing to another spice is easy by simply selecting another FinaPod. Just click it with one hand, then grind and savor.

Christmas Face Mask - Alexanto Aprons

Looking for a festive face mask to add a little fun to your holiday celebration? Alexanto Aprons launched a line of holiday inspired face masks that light up. These masks are made with double layer, super soft, and breathable fabric with a 100 percent cotton inside layer. The LED lights are lightweight and removable and will not get warm.

Self-care Box - TheraBox

Recognizing that self-care is necessary and looks different to everyone, TheraBox was founded by therapist Ting Jiang to make it easy for people to discover and maintain self-care rituals that inspire joy and fulfillment each month. Each box includes a happiness activity meant to be practiced throughout the month in addition to 7 to 8 full sized wellness items for the mind, body and soul. Packed with over $120 in value, products are curated by therapists and include aromatherapy, natural/organic bath, body, skincare products, and other lifestyle goodies.

Jewelry - Idol Light Jewelry

Idol-Light Jewelry is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to be the life or the LIGHT of the party. The beautiful optical glass jewelry or 'eco-bling' can change colors and create illusions in certain lighting -- perfect for festivals and any special holiday occasions. These statement pieces and layer well, whether dressed up or down. The alluring glass light actually quiets crying babies! It is sustainable and an alternative to gemstones. Optical glass is traditionally used by the scientific community in fields like astronomy and laser optics, but even the slightest imperfection makes it useless to those industries-Idol-Light transforms the imperfect glass into art.

Pottery Painting Kit - Pottery Awesomeness

Created by a mom who owns a 'paint your own pottery' studio in the Northeast, these super cute kits from Pottery Awesomeness are the perfect project for kids and families to enjoy together. With themed-subscription boxes, like Christmas, Winter, Valentine’s Day and more, kids and adults alike will be excited to receive these boxes that come with everything they need to create their masterpiece. Each box includes three cute figurines, acrylic paint, paint brushes, a glossy sealer and an instruction card with QR codes that will direct painters to painting tutorials and instructions.

Smart Vacuum - Tineco

The smart vacuum from Tineco brings smart sensor technology to a high-performance cordless and ultra-lightweight vacuum for a completely new, intelligent cleaning experience. It can detect the hidden dust and automatically adjust suction power in real-time. The red LED ring indicates debris detected and changes to blue when debris has been cleared.

FOR THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE

Spa Robe - Heat Holders

Heat Holders Spa Robe is a luxurious way to stay warm at home. The robe is designed using the super soft HeatWeaver fabric, which is perfect whether snuggling up by the fire, just stepping out of the shower, or even working from your home office.

Stainless Steel Tumbler - Tervis

Tervis is a family-owned and operated company with cups and water bottles in all your favorite designs. Choose from a wide range of products ranging from stainless tumblers to mugs, and collections with designs from NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, Disney, Star Wars, and more.

Tower Fan - Lasko

Wind Curve tower fan from Lasko has a space-saving design that blends well into your home decor. The quiet speeds and optional widespread oscillation provide maximum air delivery and full-room coverage. Set your fan to automatically turn off after up to 8 hours of use with the electronic timer option. Operate your tower fan using your smart phone or tablet with Bluetooth technology, and never worry about losing your fan remote again.

BoomBottle Waterproof Speaker - Scosche

Magnetically mount your device to the Scosche BoomBottle MM Mobile Speaker, while also magnetically mounting it to most metal surfaces. The bluetooth speaker also has a built-in bottle opener, built-in microphone for hands-free calling, and rechargeable battery for up to 12 hours of music playback. The unique bottle design fits into water bottle cages and cup holders.

Air Fryer and Toaster Oven Combo - Chefman

Let your man take over the kitchen for the night with the Chefman Dual Function Air Fryer + Toaster Oven. No more heating up your kitchen with a full-size oven – get the same results as a traditional convection oven with the convenience of countertop cooking for faster and more evenly cooked food. This countertop convection oven is a useful tool in any busy kitchen with variable temperature controls and cooking functions to air fry, bake, broil, convection bake, toast, and more. The advanced dual-function cooking automatically transitions between presets for precise cooking of your favorite foods, just set it and forget it. Enjoy your favorite fried food without any extra oil needed.

Waterproof Case - Catalyst

Fully sealed and submersible, the waterproof case from Catalyst can be taken with you whether you go diving, snorkeling or hiking. It is thoroughly tested for immersion up to 33 feet. With a Catalyst waterproof case, you can easily wash your device with soap and water. It also exceeds the military standards for shocks and drops up to 6.6ft since it's made of impact-resistant and scratch-proof polycarbonate.

FOR THE DRINK LOVERS IN YOUR LIFE

Wine Suitecase - VinGardeValise

Whether you’re going away for a long weekend or coming back from a winery, you will love knowing that your favorite bottles of wine are along for the ride — and safe from breakage. The VinGardeValise is a line of tough suitcases that are gentle on glass, thanks to their dense foam inserts created to cradle wine bottles. The VinGardeValise Piccolo doubles as an anytime, anywhere airline carry-on piece of luggage or as a checked wine travel case to travel safely with up to 5-bottles of wine - with room for your clothes and belongings on the other side.

Port Finished Straight Rye Whiskey - Milam and Greene

With its remarkable flavor and beautiful bottle, the Port Finished Straight Rye Whiskey from Milam and Greene is a luxurious holiday gift at an affordable price. This gorgeous ruby colored whiskey with luscious aromas of cinnamon, chocolate, and dark fruits has robust flavors that are carried in a rich, velvety whiskey with a long warm finish. Under the guidance of master distiller, Marlene Holmes, and master blender and CEO, Heather Greene, casks are brought from Indiana to Texas where they are first batched in the Blanco rickhouse and then finished in old Port wine casks from Portugal. The casks are meticulously curated, vatted for consistency, and monitored for flavor.

Non-alcoholic Spirit - Wilderton

Wilderton is a brand-new botanical distillate (non-alcoholic spirit) distilled in Portland, Oregon. Available in two expressions: Earthen (spice, wood, smoke) and Lustre (citrus, herbaceous, floral), Wilderton offers a new, truly delicious way to enjoy a crafted moment unbound by alcohol.

Holiday Bundle Wine - Fall Creek Vineyard

Founded it in the mid-1970s, Fall Creek Vineyards is the second winery established in Texas post prohibition and one of the most celebrated wineries in the region. Fall Creek Vineyards is making holiday gift giving easier with Holiday Wine Bundles, including its award winning Vintner's Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Rosado, and Terroir Reflections Tempranillo.

Botanical Rum - Callisto Rum

Callisto Rum is a California-inspired botanical rum. Botanicals are really having a moment right now, and this rum is a beautiful expression of California botanicals - it is inspired by California's great outdoors and made with locally sourced botanicals. The flavor profile is smooth, aromatic, and floral, and the rum is great in any cocktail (or on its own) - try it as the base spirit in a negroni.

Vodka - Headwind Vodka

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Crafted in the heart of Portland, Oregon, Headwind Vodka captures the forward-thinking and adventurous mindset of the Pacific Northwest. Beginning with high quality, gluten free grain, Headwind Vodka is six times distilled. The liquid is then twice filtered using the purest Oregon water. The first filtration smooths and rounds out the liquid. The second provides a high quality polish and imparts subtle 

character indigenous to the Pacific Northwest.

Gin - Freeland Spirits

Freeland Spirits are one of the only women-owned and operated distilleries in history. Based in Portland, Oregon, Freeland is working to make the spirits industry more transparent and equitable. Every month they feature a local Free Spirit and donate a portion of sales to the Free Spirit's nonprofit of choice. Their newest release is a canned French 75 can, which is a bubbly brunch in a can. They also make a canned gin and rose tonic, a botanical gin, a Dry Gin (navy strength), bourbon, and Geneva (a genever-inspired spirit).

Whey Spirit - Wheyward

Wheyward is a new category of spirit. Distilled from whey, Wheyward is a farm-to-flask spirit, made sustainably in small batches. Wheyward Spirit stands out from the herd - it has been distilled to retain its signature flavor. Complex and sippable with a natural creamy smoothness, the flavor originates from the whey source and the proprietary process with hints of vanilla cream, warm oak, and spice notes.

Ultra Coffee - Jot

Jot is a new Ultra Coffee that is 20 times more concentrated than traditional coffee. Jot can be used to make both hot and cold beverages-- whether you prefer lattes, Americanos, cappuccinos or iced coffee, all it takes is one tablespoon plus 8 ounces of water or milk (hot or iced). Ultra Coffee's only ingredients are filtered water and organic, fair trade coffee-- nothing else.

Healthy Drinks - Wet Hydration

Upgrade your daily hydration with Wet Hydration, a new range of beverages that are Keto-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kosher, and Non-GMO in BPA free bottles. Wet Hydration is specifically formulated to enhance the different parts of your day, using clean and functional ingredients while remaining 0 calories and 0 sugars. Wet Hydration quenches more than just thirst. Each 12-ounce elixir is both delicious and functional, made of carefully curated nutrients and unique flavor combinations blended in perfect harmony. Every recipe supports specific health goals & functionality: from energy and immunity boosts to relieving muscle soreness, balancing stress, and punching up the vibrancy of physical appearance.

Electrolyte Beverages - ROAR

This holiday and winter flu season, stay healthy with ROAR organic beverages. In addition to being USDA Organic, it offers an array of in-demand attributes – electrolytes, antioxidants, vitamins A, B3, B5, B6, C and E, no preservatives, and only 2-3 grams of sugar and 20 calories per serving.  All that goodness comes with great taste in four delicious flavors:  Mango Clementine, Cucumber Watermelon, Blueberry Acai and Georgia Peach.

FOR THE SWEETTOOTH IN YOUR LIFE

Macarons - Savor Patisserie

Made by hand, these mouthwatering treats taste like they are straight from Paris but are made in the heart of Texas by a woman-owned and all woman-staffed bakery. Just in time for the holidays is the Christmas Collection, with green Christmas Cookies, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread, Candy Cane and Eggnog. You can also make your own box with classic favorites like Salted Caramel, Pistachio, and Birthday Cake. Either way, know that they’re all made from a perfect mix of almond flour, egg white and sugar surrounding a filling of ganache, buttercream or jam -- but less than 100 calories each and gluten free.

Alcohol-infused Truffle Cake Balls - Twisted Truffles

What could be better than delicious cocktail-inspired, alcohol-infused truffle cake balls? Based in New York City, Twisted Truffles offers custom ordered, delectable cocktail-infused goodness for all your special occasion needs. These scrumptious, bite-sized cake balls come in flavors like Strawberry and Sparkles (strawberry cake mixed with sparkling wine and covered in bright pink chocolate), Pretzels and Beer (butter yellow cake mixed with an Irish stout beer, covered in milk chocolate and topped with crushed pretzels, and Limoncello (lemon cake mixed with limoncello, covered in white and yellow chocolate and topped with yellow sugar sprinkles).

The Nutcracker Truffle Collection - Delysia Chocolatier

In honor of the world-famous holiday ballet, Delysia Chocolatier launched 'The Nutcracker' collection featuring the newest assortment of chocolate truffle flavors inspired by this holiday tradition. From the Vintage Christmas tree rosemary orange chocolate truffle, inspired by strings of orange slices adorning an evergreen tree to the Nutcracker lebkuchen chocolate truffle paying homage to the nutcracker’s native country of Germany, the newest chocolate truffle collections features some of our most complex and aromatic chocolate tasting experience yet.

Gingerbread Banana Bread Mix - GoNanas

Gingerbread Banana Bread Mix from GoNanas combines the original banana bread with the warmth of real ginger and allspice. This vegan, gluten free, top allergen free mix will spice up your holidays, and only requires you to have common ingredients on hand - bananas, maple syrup or honey, oil, and milk - making them super easy to make and great for the whole family.

Meringue Cookies - Tidbits

Give and share the gift of Tidbits Fun Bites Meringue Cookies that are sugar-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, soy-free, cholesterol-free, and non-GMO in Cookies and Cream, Cappuccino, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla. The treats are bite-sized and come in a 40-piece resealable bag.

Adaptogen and Nootropic-Infused Chocolates - Eat Gold Organics

Organic and handcrafted in small batches, these bean to bar chocolate bars are the perfect blend of flavor and function. Choose from options like Be Happy, Create Magic, Immune Shroom, Big Orgasm, Pre Pump, New Mama, Sweet Dreams, and Menopausal Goddess. Each bar has a specific purpose: one for good vibes, one for good sex, one for good sleep, one to boost energy and immunity, one to support brain power, one for workouts, one for new moms, and one for hot flashes.

Flavored Honey - Zach and Zoe

Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm isn’t just a business; it is a project of passion that was started to care for the founder's own family. The honey is produced in rural Hunterdon County Farm to meet the unique nutritional needs of the founder's children, so you can trust that they pour their heart and soul into every jar they make. The flavors range from matcha and lavender to raspberry and blueberry.

Holiday Variety of Chocolate - Lily's

Lily’s new limited-edition holiday bars in Mocha Hot Chocolate, Peppermint White Chocolate and Gingerbread Milk Chocolate bring all the holiday flavors you crave without the added sugar (or guilt). Even Santa will be wanting to make a trade for his milk and cookies.

Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts - Ripple

Ripple Plant-Based Frozen Dessert is smooth, creamy and indulgent just like dairy ice cream. Try mouthwatering flavors like classic Vanilla and Chocolate, as well as Cookies and Creme, Cinnamon Churro, and Mint Chip.

Popcorn - Johnson's Popcorn

Treat your family and friends to the delicious popcorn recipes from the beautiful Ocean City, New Jersey Boardwalk. Select your favorite for the holidays to treat your whole family to from tubs and tins of delicious sweet and savory popcorn. All products are gluten-free and you can choose from Caramel Corn, Salt-n-Sandy, Cheddar, Peanut Crunch, Chocolate Drizzle, Platinum, Butter and Tri-Flavor.

Keto Ice Cream - Killer Creamery

Looking for a guilt-free keto ice cream that is so creamy, rich, and decadent that you will forget its low carb? Grab a pint of Killer Creamery in any of its 8 delicious, gluten-free flavors, including Chilla in Vanilla, Peanut Blubber, No Judge Mint, Jam Session, Got Buns?, Caramels Back, Main Squeeze, and Brownie Points. Using only the cleanest, highest quality ingredients in each pint, health-conscious desert lovers will appreciate Killer Creamery's commitment to purity and nutritional value. Their unique recipe features C8 MCT oil from coconuts, allulose, a low-calorie sugar that doesn’t cause sugar spikes, and a prebiotic fiber, which offers anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular system health benefits. With every mouthwatering spoonful, you’ll be rewarding yourself in more ways than one.