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Napa Valley, Calif.–based One Hope Winery has some tasty options to reward employees who have been living on pizza to finish a project. In addition to wine, the social enterprise company also has picnic crates with artisanal cheeses and snacks, and even a “Morning Man” box complete with a shaving kit, mug, and organic coffee. Talk to Gifting Concierge Lindlay to find the perfect corporate gift and learn about the impact the One Hope Foundation has had on charities ranging from autism therapy to school uniforms for girls.
Price: wine starts at $25
The Fly LegsUp Flight Hammock is designed to make economy long-haul flights more comfortable by enabling you to elevate your feet and legs into many different positions, supported by comfortable inflatable pillows. The hammock, which attaches to the drop-down tray table in front of you (and poses no danger to the tray table), supports your legs either stretched out or curled up, allowing you to sleep or rest on your side without bothering the person in the seat in front of you. It complies with all Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, General Civil Air Authority, and European Aviation Safety Administration safety regulations.
Price: $69.95 AUD (approximately $55 USD)
Looking for a memorable holiday gift for an important client, employee, or the person who has everything? Gift them a musical memory with their very own “InstaHit.” This personalized song—you choose the style and tone—will be composed and recorded by one of SongDivision’s world-class musicians. Available with your branding or theirs, the InstaHit video is easy to send by email or share on social media. InstaHits were developed by SongDivision specifically for corporate events, where modern day “wandering minstrels” ask guests a couple of easy questions, then write and perform a short song for them in minutes. The result is a unique event souvenir for them and great online content for your brand.
Price: $150 per InstaHit for MeetingsNet readers (normally $250). Contact Nathan Horne at [email protected] and mention MeetingsNet.
Karmal’s flavored and salted caramels is the message wrapped around the candy, giving you a little dose of inspiration along with the nugget of chewy goodness. For custom orders, not only is the packaging and caramel wrapper customizable but the “fortune” is too, allowing you to hand-pick quotes or corporate messages, and incorporate the company colors and logo as well. Caramels come in six flavors—Vanilla, Sea Salt, Caramel Apple, Chocolate Sea Salt, Café Caramel, and Butter Rum.
Price: Luxe Gift Box with 10 caramels, $29; other sizes and styles available
S’well bottles have become an in-demand item, as much for their looks as their functionality. The triple-walled stainless steel bottles keep drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12, and come in several sizes and multiple different designs. S’well, a woman-owned company, was started in 2010 with the lofty goal of ridding the world of plastic water bottles, and with price tags that start at $25 and coveted designs sold in bidding wars on eBay, they are anything but throwaway.
Price: $25–$45
Raden isn’t the first company in the “smart luggage” market, but its A22 carry-on model with a killer combo of two USB charging ports, a built-in scale, combination lock, and eight color choices (some with a stylish matte-finish option), make it a favorite for the holiday season. Raden works with a dedicated app (currently iOS only) where you check the battery life and view the weight of the bag. The larger A28 suitcase is only available in black, blue, and green. Another “smart luggage” option to consider is Bluesmart.
Price: Raden A22 Carry, $295; Raden A28 Check, $395
Made in Fall River, Mass., each American Blanket Company fleece blanket is hand-cut, hand-sewn, and hand-packaged—complete with gift box and bow—and is guaranteed for life. Whether giving bedding, a throw, or a baby blanket, choose from three types of fleece and personalize it with a monogram, a message, or your company logo. Really want to make an impression? Send in a photo and American Blanket Company can transfer the image onto a fleece blanket.
Price: Throws from $34 to $59, larger blankets and volume discounts available
The sophisticated Cook Pines frame by Maui Jim is similar to one of the company’s most popular, but slightly wider. It’s crafted with pure titanium, a stylish double bridge, and the MauiPure lens technology, making it perfect for those in the market for a durable, comfortable, and versatile pair of sunglasses for everyday wear.
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Price: MSRP $299
If your employees long for experiences more than stuff, IfOnly, a curated marketplace of extraordinary experiences might be for you. Among the hundreds available are celebrity encounters (think meeting the Rolling Stones on their “No Filter” tour in Europe), art tours, graffiti workshops, a photo shoot with a top fashion photographer, a consultation with an expert comedy writer, a luxury in-home dinner prepared by a private chef…with prices ranging from single digits to $10,000-plus. For each experience sold, IfOnly donates a portion of the price to one of dozens of partner charities.
Price: Varies by experience
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single iPhone not in possession of a headphone jack, must be in want of multiple replacement wireless earbuds. The Bolt wireless earbuds from LSTNSound come in rose gold as well as black so are less likely to be confused with someone else’s, and have an IPX-4 water-resistant rating and are sweatproof, so they won’t die on you mid-workout.
For a more retro music accessory, LSTN makes wired earbuds out of wood. The Bowery comes in cherry, ebony, and zebra wood with a no-tangle cable and gold-plated jacks. LSTN donates proceeds from sales to provide hearing aids through the Starkey Hearing Foundation.
Price: Bolt, $99; Bowery, $49
