Holiday Prep
Products for decorating and hosting
CREATE AN HEIRLOOM
Learn embroidery the easy way with Clever Poppy’s Christmas Tree Beginner Kit ($40), complete with step-by-step video tutorials and all materials. The Festive Fun Wash Away Stickers Pack ($19) has 11 designs you can embroider and sew on holiday clothes and accessories. cleverpoppy.com
PRETTY PATTERNS, HIGH PERFORMANCE
Founded in Burr Ridge, Once Again Home Co. sells artist-designed towels, reusable sponges, drying mats, aprons, and more—all made from certified recycled or organic materials. $15 and up. onceagainhome.com
PLAY UP THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
For two to four players, the Holly Jolly card game has opponents play tinsel and light cards to collect ornaments, gifts, and stockings, which score points. $13. 25thcenturygames.com
GET CRAFTY
Suitable for more than 50 different surfaces, POSCA’s 22-count Holiday Color Paint Marker Kit features water-based paint markers with versatile brush and bullet tips for all kinds of creative projects. Zippered case included. $69.99. unibrands.co
SNACK YOUR WAY TO CHRISTMAS
From Cheddar Jalapeño Clusters and Buttery Bliss Bites to Maple Szechuan Sesame Sticks and Ranch Pop Bites, DM Snacks’ 24 Days of Nuts & Snacks Gourmet Advent Calendar features a fresh lineup of snacks behind each door. $65. dmsnacks.com
CONSTRUCT A COUNTDOWN
Build a snowy scene one day at a time with KiwiCo’s Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar. $99.95. kiwico.com
