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Gift Guide 2021: Gifts That Will Surprise and Thrill Every Personality

Favorites from Fender, Masktini, Pocket Geek and More.

by Ben Schmidt December 9, 2021
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We’ve dug through hundreds of products to find the perfect picks for those hard-to-please family and friends. Whether they’re a budding musician or a world-class chef,  get your holiday shopping wrapped up with these Knockturnal favorites.

For the Beauty Enthusiast: Masktini Metal Head Mask

Masktini Metal Head Mask

Masktini Metal Head Mask

Achieve that tantalizing golden shimmer with the Masktini Metal Head Mask, a 15-minute face mask that contains mineral micro-pigments that offer a beautifully golden sheen after rinse, perfect for achieving a subtle glow from within. Not just offering a pretty face, Metal Head’s stabilized Vitamin C extract is boosting collagen production and pomegranate stem cell extract is helping to visibly undo all that fun in the sun. Pamper yourself and brighten your holidays, no highlighter needed. Get it from $65.00 at Amazon.

 

For the Musician: Fender Player Plus Stratocaster

Fender Player Plus Stratocaster

Been craving to pick up a new skill? Featuring some of Fender’s most iconic finishes from the lushly blue-hued Opal Spark to the fiery-orange gradient of Tequila Sunrise, the Player Plus is one of Fender’s most accessible Stratocaster electric guitars. Novice players and seasoned shredders alike will appreciate the Player Plus Noiseless™ pickups, generating classic Strat tone without the hum. Smooth and responsive, the 2-point tremolo provides classic vibrato effects.

Get the sound going even faster with the attachable Mustang Micro, a complete personal guitar amplifier featuring a wide selection of tones from the Mustang amp series. Get the Player Plus Stratocaster for $999.99 and the Mustang Micro for $119.99 at Fender.

 

For the Candle Lover: Limited Edition Bacardí Coquito Candle

Limited Edition Bacardí Coquito Candle

Limited Edition Bacardí Coquito Candle

There are certain scents that simply define the holidays: pine, Christmas cookies, cinnamon, and for many, Coquito. Inspired by the favorite Puerto Rican holiday drink featuring coconut milk and rum, Bacardí’s custom blended soy wax candle burns clean and boasts notes of creamy vanilla and rum. In a tasteful jar and featuring a gift-worthy box, the Coquito Candle is a unique way to celebrate the cozy season, even if you’re miles away from any snow. Get it for $32.00 at Bacardí.

 

For the Five O’Clock Shadow: Razor & Blades Set from Dollar Shave Club

Razor & Blades Set from Dollar Shave Club

Razor & Blades Set from Dollar Shave Club

Dollar Shave Club’s shaving kits are the stuff of legend with a hefty handle and excellent razorblades. The Razor & Blades Set come with all the DSC shaving essentials including a Limited Edition Razor Handle, 1 ounce of the gentle Shave Butter, 1 ounce of the soothing Post-Shave Dew, two 6-Blade Refills, and a Limited-Edition Razor Cover. Whether you’re shaving a whole head or just maintaining a mustache, the Dollar Shave Club’s set is the perfect toolbox. From $15.00 at Dollar Shave Club.

 

For the Tech Obsessed: Personal Tech Support from Pocket Geek Home

Personal Tech Support from Pocket Geek Home

With must-have home tech at the top of this year’s wishlists, many homeowners have a growing fleet of connected devices to manage. Pocket Geek Home takes tech support for the latest devices to the next level with live support from setup and initial connections to troubleshooting and repair. Pocket Geek’s unique tech support subscription ensures you’re never alone when your latest and greatest WiFi-connected devices break down or don’t connect at all. And if an accidents does happen, Pocket Geek Home features a painless claims process. From $24.99 per month at Pocket Geek.

 

For the Top Chef: KC Cattle Company “Trim the Tree” Wagyu Beef Holiday Bundle

KC Cattle Company

KC Cattle Company Wagyu Beef Holiday Bundle

There is no question a great meal starts with top quality ingredients and when it comes to beef, it doesn’t get better than the Wagyu variety. Celebrated for its balanced and tender quality, Wagyu can be hard to come by outside of fine restaurants. Veteran-founded KC Cattle Company is making it easy to access top quality Wagyu and they’ve created a variety of bundles for the flavor-forward home chef. This top-selling kit features:

  • A package of KC Cattle Company’s World Famous Wagyu Uncured Beef Hot Dogs (8 hot dogs)
  • 2 pounds of Wagyu Ground Beef
  • 2 packages of KC Cattle Company’s Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Bratwurst (8 brats)
  • 2 packages of KC Cattle Company’s Wagyu Beef Chorizo
  • 1 Regular Wagyu Summer Sausage

From $99.99 at KC Cattle Company.

 

For the Creative Kids: Piggy Paint Nail Polish

Piggy Paint Nail Polish

Piggy Paint Nail Polish

Whether you’re really a kid or a just kid at heart, Piggy Paint is great as a stocking stuffer. These adorable water-based nail polishes are made from the safest ingredients and puts a rainbow of colors (and scents!) at kids’ fingertips! Made in the USA and free of any toxic ingredients (no worries if there’s an accident!), kids of all ages can enjoy creating manicures and pedicures in their own style. Gift sets from $13.99 at Piggy Paint.

 

After something else?

Sip, mix, or serve your new favorite drink with The Knockturnal 2021 Drinks Guide. Take it further with these recipes for perfect winter cocktails. Or, grab your hot cocoa and dive into these fantastic gift ideas, from fresh fashion to tech and far beyond.

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