LIMA, Peru, December 23, 2024 -- Camposol Holding PLC (Camposol or the Company), a multinational company dedicated to providing fresh and healthy food globally, is pleased to announce that Ricardo Naranjo Fernández has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Camposol, effective January 1, 2025. Ricardo has served as Interim CEO since June 2024, during which he demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspiring collaboration and teamwork while delivering remarkable results. His ability to quickly adapt, lead with impact, and build trust across the organization has solidified his position as a natural leader and a key figure for the Company's future. With over 15 years of experience, much of which has been in the agricultural sector, Ricardo brings a distinguished track record in Finance and Strategy. His strategic vision, ability to lead high-performing teams, and expertise in implementing innovative and technological strategies make him the ideal person to guide Camposol into its next chapter of growth and success. The Board of Directors has unanimously endorsed Ricardo's appointment, fully confident in his ability to create value and drive sustainable growth. Under his leadership, Camposol will continue to strengthen its position as a global leader in the agricultural industry. As part of this leadership transition, Samuel Dyer Coriat will step down from his role as Executive Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2025, while remaining as Chairman of the Board. This change reflects the Company's commitment to enhancing executive leadership under Ricardo's guidance. Samuel Dyer Coriat, Chairman of Camposol's Board of Directors, remarked: "Ricardo has shown extraordinary dedication and commitment to our mission of improving lives through agriculture. I am confident that his leadership will steer Camposol towards even greater achievements as we consolidate our growth and pursue new opportunities. I extend my best wishes to Ricardo for continued success in this important role." As Camposol embarks on this new chapter, we reaffirm our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. With a clear vision and a strong leadership team, we are ready to continue growing, delivering value to our clients, and reinforcing our position as a trusted leader in the agricultural industry. We are excited for what lies ahead and remain dedicated to working the fields to improve lives. For further information, please contact: Jossue Yesquen Lihim, IRO Email: jyesquen@camposol.com About CAMPOSOL CAMPOSOL is a multinational company dedicated to providing fresh and healthy food to families worldwide. Our operations extend across Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile and Mexico, with distribution offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. We have stablished trusted relationships with major supermarkets worldwide and serve customers in over 40 countries. We are involved in the harvest, processing, and marketing of high-quality agricultural products such as blueberries, avocados, mandarins, grapes and mangoes, among others. CAMPOSOL is committed to supporting sustainable development through social and environmental responsibility policies and projects aimed at increasing the shared value for all stakeholders. It is also an active member of the United Nations Global Compact, issues annual GRI-aligned sustainability reports and holds various international certifications, including Global Gap, Rainforest Alliance, and BRC. Additionally, CAMPOSOL ensures compliance destination country legislation and is evaluated under social ethics standards such as SMETA and GRASP. For more information about CAMPOSOL, please visit us at www.camposol.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.New Delhi/Dhaka: India may be left with the onerous task of navigating a diplomatic minefield after Bangladesh interim govt formally sought ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition. The foreign ministry on Monday confirmed it had received a note verbale from the Bangladesh high commission, but said it had no comment to offer on the matter. The extradition request followed an arrest warrant issued against Hasina over her alleged involvement in " crimes against humanity " during student protests that led to her downfall this Aug. Confirming the development in Dhaka, foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain referred to Bangladesh's desire to try her in the cases. The Centre is expected to come up with a more elaborate response at some stage, couched in legal and diplomatic terms, but it's unlikely to act on the request anytime soon, from what TOI has learnt. Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy reacted sharply, calling it a "political witch hunt to persecute" Awami League brass. He accused "judges and prosecutors appointed by the unelected Yunus-led regime of conducting a farcical trial in a kangaroo tribunal " against her. Extradition under the 2013 treaty that India has with Bangladesh can be a lengthy and complex affair, given that Hasina will most certainly challenge it in court, and also the need for India to balance its legal commitments with geopolitical considerations. Article 6 of the treaty says extradition may be refused if the offence for which it is requested is of political nature. India can also cite Article 8 that says a person may not be extradited if he can convince the requested state that the accusation against him "not having been made in good faith in the interests of justice". Beyond the legalities though, there are two compelling reasons for India to refuse the extradition and which continue to play on the minds of Indian foreign policy mandarins. First, it doesn't behove a country aspiring for great power status to turn its back on a long-time friend and ally who diligently served its interests. "Handing over Hasina is not an option. It will send a terrible message globally that India can't protect someone who worked closely with us,'' said a former ambassador, who follows Bangladesh closely, on condition of anonymity. The second reason is the need for India to protect the left-liberal apparatus, or whatever that is left of it, that has been jettisoned by the right-wing Islamist forces who are threatening to plunge the country into chaos. India realises that abandoning Hasina now will send a wrong message to her still considerable support base who can play an important role in balancing the increasing political and religious extremism. This is crucial for India as the ascendant radical forces in Bangladesh are unlikely to come round to working constructively with the Indian govt, even as the Indian govt continues to maintain that it accords the highest priority to the interests of the people of Bangladesh. The ongoing efforts by the interim govt in Bangladesh to rebuild ties with Pakistan clearly serve as an indicator. However, for India, the fact that it couldn't successfully pursue the third option – of finding a haven for Hasina abroad – will continue to rankle. "Perhaps we should have worked harder to convince countries like the UAE or even Saudi Arabia, with which we have good ties, to take her,'' said the ambassador. With Bangladesh officially seeking her extradition, that option probably just vanished. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes.In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean politics have been upended following the arrest of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. His arrest stems from his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial declaration of martial law, which was swiftly retracted amid a political maelstrom. President Yoon, who narrowly survived impeachment, is now expected to step down early. Opposition parties have filed charges of insurrection against him, Kim, and other top officials, throwing the nation into a period of unprecedented instability. The political upheaval comes as South Korea, a vital U.S. ally, grapples with maintaining its democratic reputation. The crisis unfolded with President Yoon's brief imposition of martial law, stirring fears of governmental overreach and anti-democratic practices. (With inputs from agencies.)
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By any reasonable measure, Myron Cope should not have been allowed anywhere near a radio microphone. Far from the soothing, modulated tones of announcers and disc jockeys that have populated the airwaves almost since radio’s inception, Cope’s voice was less the equivalent of a sweetly tuned violin than a busted muffler dragging on the concrete. Perhaps reflecting his four-pack-a-day cigarette habit, Cope’s voice was a nasally, high-pitched instrument, with a Pittsburgh accent as thick as a bowlful of pierogies. To top it off, Cope was given to flights of excited chatter that made it sound like he had mixed his nicotine regimen with equally high doses of caffeine. Any strangers to the Pittsburgh region flipping around on the radio dial and hearing Cope’s voice could well have thought, “Who is that guy?!” “It was not a typical broadcast voice,” said Dan Joseph, a Mt. Lebanon native who co-wrote the recently published biography of Cope, “Behind the Yoi,” along with Cope’s daughter, Elizabeth Cope. “And it was incredibly unique because it didn’t sound like anybody’s voice. There’s nothing like it.” But to Pittsburghers, Cope was the much-beloved uncle whose presence was an indispensable part of being a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. And his inimitable voice arguably made him relatable, like the fella two stools over at the bar. A color commentator on Steelers’ radio broadcasts from 1970 to 2005, Cope brought the word “yoi!” into everyday regional parlance, made the Terrible Towel the flag of Steelers Nation and became as recognizable as some of the football greats whose exploits he described. Cope “made it 10 times as fun,” to listeners, Joseph said. “He got so excited. ... He made every touchdown seem so special, and he helped cement the bond the city and the team had.” A 1988 graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, Joseph’s day job is editing scripts for the Voice of America radio service. A baseball enthusiast, he has also penned two books on the sport, and has co-authored a book on African terrorist organization Al-Shabaab. Along with the recollections of Cope’s daughter, he was able to access the correspondence, recordings and other material Cope left behind after his death in 2008 for “Behind the Yoi,” which was published in September by the University of Nebraska Press. Some of the TV and radio appearances that had been squirreled away have now been placed on YouTube in a channel dedicated to Cope. Although Cope was best-known for his work in broadcast media, “Behind the Yoi” details the extensive work Cope did in print media earlier in his career. A graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School in Squirrel Hill, an editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette changed his name to Myron Cope from Myron Kopelman because the editor didn’t want so many “Jewish-sounding” bylines in the newspaper. It stuck, and Cope formally made that his last name when he was 26. He left the Post-Gazette and embarked on a freelance career writing about sports. His work appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and Sports Illustrated, and he wrote well-regarded pieces about such luminaries as Howard Cosell and Muhammad Ali. Cope was “an elite sportswriter,” Joseph said. “He was very plugged into the sports scene nationwide.” His broadcasting career “came out of left field,” Joseph explained, when he started doing sports commentary for WTAE-TV in 1968. He was picked up by the Steelers two years later. He continued doing commentaries for WTAE later in his career – one clip now on YouTube has Cope jokingly dispensing “health tips” to viewers. Cope was considered to be such an indispensable part of the WTAE stable that he was allowed to smoke in the studio even as it was officially not allowed. “He was Myron Cope,” Joseph said. In fact, Joseph believes that “Behind the Yoi” not only tells Cope’s story, but it also tells the story of Pittsburgh and the football team to which it is so strongly attached. “I think he will be remembered as an important historical figure,” Joseph said.The best popular science books to look forward to in 2025
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New French government named after previous one collapsed in budget fightI n the introduction to a new, seasonal compilation of his speeches on hope, Pope Francis reflects on the legacy of the great German theologian Johann Baptist Metz . Shaped by the early experience of living through the horrors of the Nazi era, Metz’s political theology was a passionate warning against the danger of a self-absorbed Christian piety. Instead he urged a hopeful “mysticism with open eyes” – one that clear-sightedly bears witness to, and seeks to alleviate, the suffering of others. At a time of the year associated with renewal and new birth, it is not necessary to share Metz’s religious convictions to feel the power of that message. This year has been filled with heart-rending images from the ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and elsewhere. The weekend brought reports of yet more innocent casualties of Israel’s relentless bombing campaign, including children sheltering in a school. Meanwhile, more than 12,000 civilians have been killed since the start of Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine, along with more than 43,000 soldiers, according to Kyiv’s estimates. Faced with human catastrophe on such a scale, there is a temptation to turn away in despair or resignation. Further horror came on Friday, in the form of the shocking terror attack at Magdeburg’s Christmas market, in which five people including a nine-year-old boy were killed. More needs to be understood about the motives of the attacker, a Saudi-born refugee who was reportedly an anti-Muslim supporter of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party. But the atrocity is already being exploited to fuel generalised anti-immigrant sentiment, ahead of Germany’s snap election in February. These feel like dark times. Yet in the midst of such tragedy and sorrow, there continue to be inspiring examples of committed hope. In Gaza, NGO workers for War Child – one of the conflict-linked charities supported by this year’s Guardian and Observer Christmas appeal – have endured lethal risks to give lifesaving support to more than 100,000 children trapped in a hellish landscape. In the war-ravaged east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Médecins Sans Frontières has set up clinics to help thousands of victims of sexual violence, our reporter was told of the incredible compassion of survivors who make it their task to comfort and console new arrivals. Elsewhere, there have been extraordinary acts of individual heroism aimed at furthering the common good. In France, Gisèle Pelicot’s decision to insist that the trial of her multiple rapists be held in public was a momentous act of solidarity with other victims. Her courage has raised hopes of lasting and belated cultural change. The death of the activist Alexei Navalny, who died while being held in a jail 40 miles north of the Arctic Circle, was a desperately bleak moment in Putin’s Russia. But his assertion on Facebook that “if your convictions mean something, you must be prepared to stand up for them” will inspire future democratic activists. The pope’s reflections have been published in conjunction with the Catholic church’s latest jubilee year, which begins on Christmas Eve and is dedicated to the theme of hope. They may not find their way on to too many secular bookshelves over the coming holidays. But ahead of a year in which peacemaking must become the world’s absolute priority, a Metzian faith in our ability to navigate through the worst, towards the light, feels like a decent starting point.Ireland’s 22 help Nicholls State take down New Orleans 73-70
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1. Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm in Black Honey that TikTokers go feral for — this cult-classic, lightweight, slightly glossy shade is beyond "holy grail" status because it matches skin tones so beautifully that I'm personally starting to suspect witchcraft, after seeing so many TikToks of it in action. I was very adamant about not buying this for the longest time because I am stubborn about "expensive" beauty products, but this is worth every penny and then some . It's so lightweight and layerable, it's foolproof to apply, and I have yet to wear a single outfit it doesn't complement??? I love watching it instantly elevate a casual look or add simple elegance to dressy ones. I wear it every day now, and after weeks of use, I've barely made a dent . Also, and maybe this is just me, but I tend to get pigment on my teeth with a lot of lip products, and I've simply never had an issue with this magic stick. Anyway, watch this TikTok of someone using it on their lips AND cheeks , because I did and oops, this lipstick FELL into my cart. Get it from Amazon for $17.50 (also available in pink honey !). 2. A deeply adorable retro-style portable Bluetooth keyboard they can connect to their tablet, phone, or computer to easily type on the go. Reviewers especially love the satisfying ~clickety clack~ feel of the keys! Promising review: "I got this keyboard because of its aesthetic. The look did not disappoint. Love it! Super easy to connect to my iPhone and iPad. It makes my typing and note creating on my phone quicker and cuter. I will purchase another for an upcoming friend’s birthday. I know she’ll love it as well!" — NT Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in seven styles). 3. A set of luxe, reviewer-beloved Le Gushe "24K Gold" under-eye masks so they can really pamper themselves this holiday season — these soothing (ridiculously pretty??) masks are infused with hyaluronic acid, collagen, and aloe to help hydrate and refresh the dark circles and puffiness under their eyes. The self-care vibes are *immaculate*. Promising review: "These are INCREDIBLY effective . I gave them to someone as a gift. She is 60-years-old, and they made her feel more confident about her bags and dark circles. I thought they did a fantastic job! S he was so happy and really enjoyed the cool feeling. Glad she had a positive report for me to relay back to this review." — Dominique Reviewed Get 15 pairs from Amazon for $14.95 . 4. A NeeDoh "Dream Drop," the latest release from the *elite* Needoh sensory fidget toy line for anyone who wants to add more calm and focus to their day. This goo-filled, delightfully colorful fidget has a satisfying squish with a "slow rise" before going back to its original shape. Reviewers also love that it doesn't have the kind of stickiness that picks up debris and makes it hard to clean. Schylling is a small business that specializes in modern and retro toys, games, and sets. Promising review: "Great, and I love that it has a tray to sit on. I love how firm this is to squeeze, and the slow release is really relaxing. The included dish is a great touch — it keeps it clean and gives it a dedicated spot to rest." — AZMOM Get it from Amazon for $7.81 (the color is either blue, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random)! Check out the rest of the Needoh fidget toy options on their Amazon storefront! 5. An oh-so-cozy, delectably soft Ugg blanket so they can take all the warmth and comfort of an Ugg boot and literally wrap it around them like a comfy cocoon. The decadence is just short of ABSURD. Promising review : "My blanket is so beautiful. I chose white so I can use it everywhere. It’s so fluffy and thick. Size is perfect and it’s so very warm! I’m going to buy another one for my guest room." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $48.75+ (available in three colors). 6. A darling "Candle By The Hour" beehive candle with an absolutely genius concept — once they light it, it only burns until the flame reaches the tip of the little extinguisher, so they don't have to worry about forgetting an open flame. This is made of beeswax and designed to burn for a total of 70 hours! Promising review: "Most beautiful and unique candle! Love the natural sweet scent. I loved it and gave one as a gift also! It’s so beautiful." — Catherine L. Get it from Amazon for $24.70 . 7. And a moon lamp candle warmer so they can get all the celestial vibes *and* the coziness of a soothing candle wafting through their space (without worrying about an open flame!). I bought one of these for myself and it is every bit as dreamy in person!! It works as a candle *and* a wax warmer, and even comes with glass for melting the wax. You can pick from seven different colors on the moon lamp depending on your vibe. Promising review: "I received this as a gift for my birthday and it looks absolutely beautiful. The heat level, timer, everything about it is amazing!!!!" — Kristen Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (also available as a regular candle warmer). 8. A RobeCurls heatless hair curler, which is the new BFF of anyone who worries about getting heat damage from hair appliances. They can easily wrap slightly damp air in the satin-covered rod at night and then wake up the next morning and pull it out to buoyant curls. Emikeni is a woman-founded small business that specializes in heatless hair curling tools. Promising review : "WOW!!!!! I can’t believe how well this works!!! I’ve seen this all over Instagram and TikTok, and wanted to try it . It’s so easy to put in, takes about a minute or two. Comfortable to sleep in. Then, you take it out, and it looks like you put all this effort into doing your hair. The curls turned out gorgeous, I’m so impressed!! " — Katie Porter Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in three colors). 9. An oat milk vase for anyone whose dairy intolerance is so well-known that it might as well just become part of the aesthetic ✨. Put some gift-worthy flowers in it for them and make your local barista proud!! Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. Promising review: "I absolutely love this vase! It’s very cute and vibrant, just as pictured." — TexasPoonTapa Get it from Amazon for $25.95 . 10. Laneige Lip Glowy Balm , which unsurprisingly went just as TikTok viral as everyone's beloved Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask — the glowy balm has the same delightful flavors (including the iconic GUMMY BEAR!!) and hydrates lips with the *chef's kiss* lightweight, moisturizing blend that doesn't get all sticky and goopy like competitors. Promising review: "Laneige lip balm lives up to the TikTok hype. The Gummy Bear scent is awesome. Don't need to constantly reapply because the formula is moisturizing. Definitely will order other scents." — Charlotte T. "Literally the love of my lips’ life. Bought for myself and loved it so much I’ve been ordering more to gift to friends." — fablav Get it from Amazon for $19 (available in four flavors, including Peach, Berry, Grapefruit, and Gummy Bear). 11. A sturdy, minimalist reading journal with such a comprehensive, satisfying design that they'll never bother with another again — this features space for 52 thorough book reviews, along with challenges and lists for Books I’ve Read, Finished, Favorites, Did Not Finish, Lent, and Borrowed. Kunitsa Co. is a small business that specializes in reading, exercise, and food journals. Promising review: "This book journal had plenty of room for all the book reviews and so much more. It has pages for daily reading tracking, pages for reading goals, pages for DNF books, favorite books, loaned-out books, and tons of review pages all you have to do is feel it out. It’s perfect!!!!" — Cody McNeal Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in six colors). 12. Plus a brand spanking new 2024 *mini* Kindle — it's faster, it's brighter, and more importantly, it's TEENSIER. The new size makes it easier to fit in the palm of their hand, easier to travel with, and a heck of a lot easier to pack in smaller clutches and purses when they're commuting. It's also glare-free and has a battery life that lasts for up to six weeks on a single charge. Check out a TikTok of the mini Kindle in action. Promising review: "This is such a great Kindle! It’s lightweight, the perfect size for going in a purse or bag, and the matcha is SUCH a great color. I already have a Paperwhite SE that I love, so I decided to get this Kindle for travel purposes. The battery life isn’t as great as my Paperwhite, but it still lasts me a while with daily reading ! It fits perfectly in my hands and makes reading very comfortable. The only thing it is missing is the warm light option, but that is not a deal breaker for me. If you are looking for a lightweight and comfortable Kindle, this is the one for you. " — Christine Heath Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in black and matcha, and with or without an ad lock screen). 13. A pair of aesthetic fuzzy slippers for everyone on your list, because if there is one trend that's never going out of style, it's keeping your toes as cute and comfy as possible. Promising review: "Love them. My cousin had them, so I had to have them. Super cozy and super cute." — lauren Get it from Amazon for $17.98 (available in women's sizes 5.5–10 and six styles). 14. A unique colorblock water bottle that is just an adorable little CHONK of a thing, and also super practical. It's designed to keep liquid cold for up to 36 hours and hot for for up to 24, comes with a nifty handle for easy carrying, and has a silicone bottom to avoid that noisy clanking sound when they put it down. Promising review: "Finally replaced my emotional support water bottle!!! ! I love the colors, the handle is easy to hold, and my drinks stay cold!!! It’s been hard finding an ergonomic water bottle. The small handles, or lack thereof, can be really hard on my hands. I’m so happy with it that I almost don’t want to sticker it. (Almost.) 💛" — Sarina Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in five styles). 15. A "Through The Seasons" Reverse Coloring Book , which is a newer edition of the original Reverse Coloring Book that took the internet by storm — reviewers swear by this easy, calming artistic outlet to help ease their anxiety, relieve stress, and unleash their inner creativity without taking up too much brainpower. For those new to the concept: Instead of adding the color to these, you add the lines to create images within the colors. Sort of like a Rorschach test, but make it whimsical. Check out a TikTok of the reverse coloring book in action. Promising review : "Kendra Norton’s beautiful art books, Reverse Coloring books, have changed my world! My whole life, I thought I was not creative and therefore, had zero artistic ability. Now, this has become my favorite form of artistic expression. I turn on music and/or an audiobook and allow myself to go for an adventure outside of my mind, beyond my mind, if you will. T his has become my favorite way to process through difficult emotions and experiences I’m working through ." — K. DeWitt Get it from Amazon for $8.29 . (Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $8.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 16. A Lego flower bouquet they will have WAY too much fun setting up with their own unique, customizable flair the instant they open the box. Why gift them regular flowers when you can gift them the kind that last forever?? Check out a TikTok of the Lego bouquet in action. Promising review : "This is a great gift for anyone who loves flowers. They are as sturdy as they get since they're Legos, and although they do take a while to build, it's a very fulfilling process. Love it and would set aside as something to gift to several people at any point. They look beautiful!!" — Gaby Get it from Amazon for $47.95 . 17. Small Batch Cookies , tailor-made for folks who live alone *or* for people who want to broaden their baking horizons, but don't want to deal with the mess of big batches (or the leftovers!). This book takes them through a bunch of delicious recipes for one to six people using minimal equipment, so they can have hassle-free treats and live their most delicious life. Promising review : "Edd Kimber is so creative with his bakes and this book is full of fun and interesting cookie recipes. love the flavors in this book...subtle and layered. Baking small batches is surprisingly liberating. Most ingredients are on hand and I'm not stressing about what to do with large quantities of cookies. With small amounts, it feels easier to play and experiment. " — Monica Get it from Amazon for $23.67 . 18. A sweet-as-pie vintage-style jewelry catch-all complete with little bow details, so they can lean ALL the way into their coquette era. 🎀 Reviewers say to pay attention to the measurements, because it's smaller than they assumed! Promising review: "Charming and elegant. This looks so expensive. I gave it to my mother for her birthday, and she was quite impressed. She uses it as a place to put her rings when she is doing things in the kitchen. It’s the perfect size, and she was very impressed. I didn’t want to tell her how inexpensive it was, but isn’t that what you want in a gift? A big bang for your buck?" — NMW Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three styles). 19. A set of hair tie bracelets designed to look like *actual* jewelry, so they won't be kicking themselves when they realize they left a hair tie on their wrist for every photo. Promising review: "I love these! These add the cutest touch to any outfit. They make you feel better about wearing a hair tie on your wrist. And they function great as both a hair tie and a bracelet! Not too tight to wear as either. Love them!" — Tiara Scheurell Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $7.99 (available in nine styles). 20. A set of decorative beaded martini coasters to turn all their favorite drink orders into their new favorite decor. Promising review : "These coasters are adorable and great quality. They are handmade and were packaged nicely, and look perfect on my bar cart! They may not be the most absorbent coasters but are great decor and are also still functional." — Abigail Get a set of four from Amazon for $21.99 (available in eight other styles). 21. An understated but sleek retro-style baguette purse perfect for anyone weaning themselves out of their tote bag era, one chic purchase at a time. Promising review : "Gorgeous bag. The material is so easy to clean, it's beyond sturdy and looks very classy. The zipper pocket inside is great for storing things discreetly. The length is great, it sits perfectly under my arm with a little bit of room still. Overall great purchase." — Mary Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 colors and one other style). 22. A sweet little initial ring to give your gift a unique, personal touch — especially if you do the optional customizing option, and hide a sweet, short message on the inside, like a name or a date. Bonus: the ring is adjustable, so you don't have to worry about size! To customize, tap the "Customize Now" button , where you'll find front and message options. Promising review: "I appreciate the adjustable and customizable features of this jewelry. This is very unique in appearance, size, and thickness. Priced just right! You will get many compliments from the discerning people. Beautiful addition to your collection ." — STL Shopper Note : If you choose to customize it, this item takes 7–10 days to ship, but the plain version ships Prime. Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in letters A to Z and with a customized word or date on the inside). 23. A cult-favorite Drowsy sleep mask , aka the Cadillac of sleep masks. This face-hugging, padded mask is meant to function like a protective cocoon for their eyes, both by blocking out the light *and* preventing creases and skin moisture with its silk exterior. Reviewers love that it's easy to use no matter what position they sleep in, and it never tangles in their hair. Check out a TikTok of the sleep mask in action. Promising review : "I don’t write reviews often unless I really love something, and let me tell you, this sleep mask is AMAZING. I’m a night shift nurse and was on the hunt for a good sleep mask. I’m mainly a stomach sleeper and occasional side sleeper and nothing I found was working. Until I found the Drowsy mask!! I was hesitant because of the price tag... but it is worth every penny! Invest in your sleep! T his mask is 100% blackout, the silk is soft and luxurious, and it doesn’t put any pressure on my nose. I can sleep on my stomach comfortably with this mask on and it doesn’t move. The strap is also adjustable and very comfortable. If you need a sleep mask, look no further, this is the one to get !" — Jolene Wahl Get it from Amazon for $71.99 (available in 13 styles). 24. A marble board wire cheese cutter to serve as half decor, half kitchen tool, and 100% the biggest hit at any wine-and-cheese night. Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action. Promising review: "Great and looks nice on the kitchen counter. The slicer cuts cheese well and any thickness you want. It cleans easily and comes with replacement slicing wire, which I haven't had to use; the first one is still going strong. My daughters liked it so much that I just bought two more for Christmas gifts ." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $18.05 (available in two colors). 25. A vintage-style lipstick designed to be a replica of the most popular lipsticks of old Hollywood, from the "Fairest Red - 1937" inspired by Snow White to the "Besame Red – 1920" as a tribute to flapper girls in the 1920s. These richly pigmented, hydrating lipsticks are cult faves for serving retro glamour designed with modern formulas for all-day wear. Besame is a small business that specializes in classically-inspired beauty products. Psst — you may have spotted these shades on Lily Collins in Emily in Paris ! Promising review : "I have been wearing this brand of lipstick since the '90s. I love the historic colors. The texture and shape of the lipstick allows me to do perfect lips! The formulation stays on well but doesn't chap my lips — even in hot weather! I would strongly recommend this lipstick for anyone who wants a luxurious red lip. " — Not so Tech Savvy Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in 10 shades). 26. A ballpoint pen oil diffuser that emits a calming scent as they write with it, which may just be the key to stopping all the "adkfjgalkdgjal" in their brain when they're trying to study or write extensive to-do lists. (According to Johns Hopkins , you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA .) Promising review: "This pen is so nice to hold. It writes so smoothly and has an easy function of just twisting it to reveal the point of the pen. Now, let's get to the good part of why I even bought this. The smell! It smells really good, and I cannot wait to get different scents when money becomes available again. My thoughts when buying this were I remember things by smell and rewriting things. I am currently in college,e so having a nice pen as well as a scent is amazing for me." — Katherine Timbrook Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three scents and multipacks). 27. A Vintage Bookshelf Edition of Scrabble designed in a box that blends so seamlessly into their bookshelf that guests will be downright dazzled when they pull it out for game night. Psst — you can gift even more of the 12 classic games converted into "books" from the vintage collection , including Monopoly and Clue ! This was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2024 — check out more of Oprah's picks on Amazon's gift shop ! Check out a TikTok of the Vintage Bookshelf Edition of Candyland in action. Promising review: "I love this whole collection! These games look like art. They are so nice displayed on the built-in, I sometimes forget they’re actually real, practical games I can pull out and use!" — trey Get it from Amazon for $39 . Check out the rest of the vintage game collection on Amazon. 28. A light-up rain cloud essential oil diffuser pulled out of their dizziest daydreams. Reviewers especially love how soothing the color changes and sounds of the water flow are. (And that both are fully adjustable!) Check out a TikTok of the rain cloud diffuser in action. (Note: According to Johns Hopkins , you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA .) Promising review : "Love it! It’s so super cute! We call it our shroomcloud. It's peaceful and the mood changing colors are the best! I love hearing the subtle sound of water. Ahhh, zen! Works great as a diffuser with a few drops of your favorite essential oils, too." — Krissy Get it from Amazon for $33.98 (clip the $6 off coupon on the product page for this price). 29. A pink oyster mushroom kit that grows right there in the packaging, so they can add some cottagecore sweetness to their kitchen and add some savory umami flavors to all their favorite dishes by sautéing, roasting, or air frying them up. Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food. Check out a TikTok of the mushroom kit in action. Promising review : "Easy to grow. Purchased these for my children for an experiment. They love them deep fried and sautéed. Great value, great activity for young and old. Even for my daughter who could kill grass by simply looking at it was amazed when hers grew big and strong . We had success without hardly following the simple directions of soaking for 6–10 hours and spraying daily. T hey still grew well! Even after a few days of neglect." — HoneyHideout Get it from Amazon for $20.66 (also available in a shiitake mushroom version). 30. Hues And Cues , a DELIGHTFUL party game that's easy and fun to play no matter how well the guests know each other. It comes with a board of 480 color swatches — the aim of the game is to make your friends guess which color swatch you're looking at with either one-word or two-word clues. Whoever gets the closest to the color in each round gets the most points! Check out a TikTok of Hues and Cues in action. I played this at a friend's apartment with a mix of people I did and didn't know, and we all had a BLAST. It was a fun opportunity for us to reference hyper specific things when trying to lock down a specific shade (if memory serves, "zombie Barney" and "aggressive banana" were ones that got thrown around) and to get to know each other's tastes and ways of looking at the world. The rules and scoring system are super easy to learn, too, so there wasn't a big hurdle getting everyone on board. I highly recommend for some good, wholesome, often laugh out loud party fun! Get it from Amazon for $19.96 . 31. A tin of literal pure honeycomb so they can live their best Pooh Bear life and either eat it raw, steep it in tea, or crooonch it over jam and toast. Reviewers love to get adventurous with it and pair it with all kinds of meat, cheese, and fruit dishes! Bushwick Kitchen is a small business that specializes in honey and hot sauce products. Promising review : "Had to buy as we’ve been wanting to try honeycomb and this was absolutely delightful. So light and decadent with just the right sweetness. One of the best desserts we’ve had. Enjoyed with tea, blistered shishito peppers and dates appetizer, and even on its own . Chew the waxy comb like gum for added enjoyment." — DaneMama Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available as a pourable honey). 32. Who Do the Stars Say You Are? , a delightful gift that will have them spending the holidays telling all their loved ones their favorite rom-coms, best ice cream flavors, and dream jobs, all according to their sun sign. Listen, if the stars want to boss us around at Baskin-Robbins, who are any of us to complain?? Promising review: "Absolutely LOVE this book!!!! I had so much fun with my friends going through it. Syd is so creative and such a talented writer. #LIBRAFORLIFE, and the cover is so cute. It's just perfect." — Amber Get it from Amazon for $12.75 . 33. A quick-heating Fellow electric kettle so chic it'll change the whole landscape of their kitchen counter. It's as handy as it is beautiful, too — its chic gooseneck is designed for an optimum flow rate for pour-overs, its temperature settings will let them get *highly* specific about how warm they want the water to be, and they can toggle the base to keep the water at the precise temp they want for up to an hour. Promising review : "This was one of the best purchases I have made . I would never have guessed how much precise temperature control could elevate a cup of pour-over or a pot of French press coffee (and this kettle has the precision down). The system is simple to use, the heating time is extremely fast and the handle and spout design really do yield a super easy pour." — David R. Get it from from Amazon for $165+ (available in seven styles). 34. A wooden book-shaped light complete with "pages" that fan out and light up so realistically that they'll feel like they're opening a portal to a magical book realm whenever they open it. Promising review : "Perfect nightlight for our reading nook. I got this for my daughter's library to add in a little touch of whimsy and warmth. It was the perfect touch." — Cassandra Ashbaugh Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (also available in a multicolor version). 35. A bunch of teensy macaron boxes for a delightful upgrade to many things in their life, whether it's storing pills or trinkets or just staring at them looking all fancy and delicious on their bedside table. Promising review: "Just received these cute little boxes and am in love with them. Very thick and sturdy plastic but easy enough to open. These will work perfectly for filling solid perfumes and giving out as stocking stuffer gifts as I don't have to worry about it being a snug fit/lid falling off. I imagine these would also be great for pretend food for kids' playsets or for a kid's trinket box. Overall, I love them, love their feel, love the colors, and am very happy ." — Mary Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99 . 36. A refreshing portable sparkling water maker that proves we have peaked as a human species — the world is finally just one giant sparkling water oyster that's ours for the taking. Reviewers love how easy this is to use, too — all they'll have to do is pop on the cap with a cartridge and their water will be all ✨✨✨. Each bottle comes with 20 mini CO2 cartridges. Check out a TikTok of the Ote sparkling water maker in action. Promising review: "Love this bottle/soda maker. I am obsessed with fizzy drinks and cannot take my bulkier at-home maker with me to work or when I travel. This maker allowed me the compact convenience of taking my fizzy drinks everywhere I go. I can control what I put in my body and always get my flavors I love. 10 out of 10 do recommend! — Zeusboomer911 Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (clip the 20% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in three colors). 37. A pretty pastel mug warmer to keep their coffee piping hot long after they brew it, so they can stop drinking it cold every time their morning slips into the time-space-caffeine continuum. I got one of these for my mom for Christmas (her entire kitchen is pink, it is a Big Mood) and can confirm it is QUITE beautiful in person. Promising review : "I researched so many coffee warmers and am so glad I decided on this one. It definitely keeps my coffee hot, no matter how long it takes me to drink it. I also like that it has three settings. As you drink down your coffee, you can lower the heat because it keeps the coffee very hot. I like it so much I ordered a second one for another part of the house." — hottytoddy Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (clip the $2 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in six colors). 38. A compact, travel-friendly microwave flower press kit so they can preserve the beauty of the flowers they find on their adventures no matter where they roam, and keep them in a little flower press journal to admire. This is unique from other methods because the microwave makes it a minutes-long process instead of days, and helps preserve the vibrant colors! Microfleur is a small business that specializes in unique flower-pressing products. Promising review : "Such a unique and easy-to-use product . I preserve dried flowers in resin, and this has been such a time saver. In literally minutes, you have a perfectly preserved flower. I’ve never had any burned or overcooked flowers doing it this way and it definitely beats pressing them in a book . I can’t wait to buy these as gifts for a few other plant lovers in my life ." — Jessie Get it from Amazon for $29.59 . Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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