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Gift Guide: Festive Favorites

We asked S.W. Clyborne Provision & Spirits, AKT Mason, Kim Harper Salon and Watson’s to share a few gifting favorites.

Gifts for: Exercising

  1. AKT Membership. AKT is a full body workout combining cardio intervals, strength and toning. Four classes/month $79, Eight classes/month $139 and unlimited for $189. TheAKT.com

  2. Lululemon Define Jacket. Perfect lightweight jacket to wear to and from the gym. $118. AKT Mason or Shop.lululemon.com

  3. Emily HSU Leggings and DYI Elevate Sports Bra. Available at AKT Mason at Deerfield Towne Center. Leggings: $80; Bra: $64.

  4. ON Running Shoes. Comfortable, lightweight shoes for running or in-studio fitness classes. $129.99. On-Running.com

  5. AKT Tank by Emily HSU. Super soft and breathable workout tank. Available at AKT Mason. $50. 

  6. FabFitFun Box. Give all things fitness and beauty in a customizable box. $49.99. FabFitFun.com

  7. AKT Water Bottle and Liquid IV. AKT water bottle available at AKT Mason. Water bottle $45; Liquid IV 16 pack $24. Amazon.com

  8. Apple Watch. The new Series 6 track helps you track blood oxygen levels and your health and fitness goals. $399. Apple.com

  9. AKT Heart Rate Monitor. Tracks heart rate in AKT class or on the Accurofit app. Available at AKT Mason. $80. 

Gifts for: Cooking 

  1. Misen Chef’s Knife. Chef Mark Bodenstein and Chef Will Wadsworth agree on this economical knife that combines Japanese and German steel. $65. Misen.com.  

  2. Primo Ceramic Baking Stone. Pizza enthusiasts can make authentic wood-fired pies with this glazed ceramic pizza stone. $68. Watsons.com

  3. Wood Cutting Board. Chef Will recommends a solid wood cutting board like the John Boos Walnut “R” Board Series. $134. Amazon.com

  4. Hedley & Bennett Essentials Apron. Give a professionally designed apron from chef favorite, Hedley & Bennett. $95. HedleyAndBennett.com

  5. Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables Cookbook. Chef Mark recommends the Six Seasons Cookbook written by Chef Joshua McFadden, a James Beard Award winner. $40. BookShop.org

  6. Cabo Salad Bowl and Servers. An elegant salad bowl is a great gift for any health-conscious entertainer. $122. Watsons.com

  7. Tim Love Steak Knife Set. Make sure the steak-lover in your life is always prepared with this German-forged set. $112. Watsons.com  

  8. Super Sourdough Cookbook. What could be more 2020 than this guide to world-class sourdough by James Morton. $29.95. Williams-Sonoma.com

  9. White-Washed Cheese Server. A charcuterie board is the perfect centerpiece for at-home celebrations. $84.99. Watsons.com

Gifts for: Relaxing 

  1. Kevin.Murphy Scalp.Spa Wash. Start the new year with a clean, healthy scalp. Available at Kim Harper Salon and online. $39. KimHarperSalonandSpa.com

  2. Kevin.Murphy Scalp.Spa Scrub. Indulge a spa-like scalp massage with this gently exfoliating scrub. Available at Kim Harper Salon and online. $40.20. KimHarperSalonandSpa.com

  3. Juice Cleanse or Subscription. Gift a juice cleanse or monthly subscription from Green Farm Juicery Mason. Juice Cleanse: $60/day. GreenFarmJuicery.com

  4. Bioelements Radiance Rescue face mask: Combat the effects of COVID-19 fatigue. Available at Kim Harper Salon and online. $58. Bioelements.com

  5. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw. Wrap up in a super soft blanket.$147. BarefootDreams.com

  6. Grace Green Beauty Body Food. A local, all-natural moisturizer keeps skin feeling great all winter. Available at Kim Harper Salon and online. $42. GraceGreenBeauty.com

  7. Wine Glass Tumblers. Sip a favorite cocktail, wine or mocktail in style with attractive marble pattern stainless steel tumblers. $39 for two. Watsons.com

  8. Kim Harper Salon Gift Certificate. Treat someone special to a hair or beauty service. Available at the salon and online. KimHarperSalonandSpa.com

  9. Prodigy from Hot Springs. Give at-home relaxation with The Prodigy spa, built for large and small spaces. Call Watson’s for price. Watsons.com

  • Cooking #5: Six Seasons Cookbook
  • Relaxing #4: Bioelements  Radiance Rescue
  • Relaxing #2: Kevin Murphy Scalp Spa Scrub
  • Relaxing #1: Kevin Murphy Scalp Spa Wash
  • Cooking #1: Misen Chefs Knife
  • Relaxing #8: Kim Harper Salon Gift Certificate
  • Relaxing #5: Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw
  • Cooking #3: John Boos Cutting Board
  • Relaxing #3: Green Farm Juicery Cleanse
  • Exercising #7: AKT Water Bottle
  • Exercising #1: AKT (Membership)
  • Exercising #9 AKT Heart Rate Monitor
  • Relaxing #6: Grace Beauty-Body Food
  • Exercising #4: AKT-ON Running shoes
  • Cooking #4: Hadley & Bennett Apron
  • Exercising #8: Apple Watch Series 6
  • Exercising #6: FabFitFun Box
  • Relaxing #7: Watsons-Wine Tumblers
  • Relaxing #9: Watsons-Prodigy Highlife Collection Spa
  • Cooking #9: Watsons-Serving Board
  • Cooking #2: Watsons-Pizza Stone
  • Cooking #6: Watson's-Steak Knives
  • Cooking #7: Watsons-Cabo Salad Server
  • Cooking #8: Super Sourdough Cookbook

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