Episode 16 - Wrapping Up 2020: Giving Meaningful Gifts After A Rough Year
Our Hosts:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm
What we're drinking: Brandborg 2015 Riesling
INTRO
Natalie talks about her upcoming COVID-19 Safe birthday plans and how she's upset that her favorite Mexican restaurant got ruined by Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Corinne talks about her favorite holiday tradition of watching Elf and how she saw Elf for the first time at Tom Cruise's house.
TOPIC
The gift-buying clock is officially ticking! This week, we share our love language of giving gifts and reveal our favorite tips and tricks for finding the perfect gift for anyone on your list.
In this episode, we discuss:
Our top five categories for gifts:
#1 Personalized Gifts
Etsy - A great way to support small businesses and get something handmade
Personalization Mall - A great place for holiday-themed gifts
Leatherology - A great shop for personalized leather goods
Artifact Uprising - A great place for custom framed photos
#2 Subscription Services
Winc - A direct-to-consumer winery.
MistoBox - A coffee subscription that gifts you access to 500+ fresh roasted coffee options.
TinkerCrate - STEM-themed boxed for kids and teens.
#3 Boxed Gifts
Box Fox- A place you can build a custom box and that they assemble, wrap and ship for you.
Knack - A box-building company that categorizes by ethos.
Milk Bar Cookie Box - A premium cookie box.
#4 Group Gifts
Some great ideas are matching Christmas mugs, matching PJs and games.
Framebridge - A great place to frame family photos.
#5 Experiences
Try to find COVID-Safe events locally, like a drive-in movie.
JOURNY - A custom travel planning service
We reveal the top toy of 2020: Baby Yoda Plush
END OF SHOW
This week, Corinne and Natalie rate the Brandborg 2015 Riesling against Judd Law.
Brandborg 2015 Riesling: Jude Law/Jude Law
Our Favorite Wine Yet!
To wrap up the episode, Corinne and Natalie play a 90s Trivia Game. Corinne must answer, "What was the name of the diner turned coffee house where the gang from Beverly Hills 90210 hung out?" and Natalie must answer, "It's the numbered heaven where the Camden's live."
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