The perfect stocking stuffer for the home chef in your life is the Delish Recipe-A-Day Calendar. Delish can always be counted on for fun recipes, whether you're making cocktails, party appetizers, dinners or desserts. Also, the recipes are conveniently perforated so you can put aside your favorites at the end of the year. (But I'll be honest - I get this calendar every year and I always save it in its entirety like a cookbook.)

Are you in charge of a Secret Santa or holiday gift exchange? DrawNames.com is the perfect tech-friendly solution to manage your gift exchange. In addition to handling the name drawing process, participants can create wish lists, direct from Amazon and other sites, at the appropriate price point. I'll never turn down a Starbucks gift card but it's often fun to choose those little items and it's always a plus knowing you're getting someone a (small) gift they actually want.

Your cat (or perhaps your dog) wants this water fountain. The brand new Glacier Ultrafiltration Stainless Steel Pet Water Fountain from Petlibro is worth every penny. Our cat has tried a multitude of fountains and although some look absolutely adorable, they tend to share common problems. Some are difficult to clean; others glow brighter than the sun in your bedroom at night. And last but not least, the filters you need to replace are never to be found when you need to purchase them. This fountain is stainless steel, so simple to clean, has a long-lasting filter and indicator lights showing when you need to add water (or change the filter eventually!) and the design helps prevent whisker fatigue. It's a world better than any other pet fountain we've tried to date. Current Black Friday sale: if you use code BF2023, you'll save 20%.

We're not gamers but we love this game. (And no, it's not Animal Crossing ... though we do enjoy that, as well.) It's PGA 2K21 for the Nintendo Switch, a very realistic golf simulation that can be enjoyed by novice and expert players alike. It's not a difficult game to learn and years later, it still remains a favorite in our home.

Looking to donate to a food bank this holiday season? Check out these helpful tips on the best items to give and others to skip. It's easy to forget things like "Hamburger Helper requires ground beef" or "you'll need a can opener for that soup that doesn't have a pop-top." These tips have helped me make better decisions on what to give this year. I hope heeding this advice can truly benefit those who need our help the most.

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