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Another selection of gift ideas

Check out a great book club, tote bags, juicers, kettles and special soaps.

- Aardvark Book Club Subscription makes a fitting gift for the mom who loves to read. It takes the #booktok addict or avid reader in your life on a new adventure every month with hardcover new releases delivered to their doorstep. Aardvark Book Club Members can select up to 3 books every month from a curated selection of new releases of historical fiction, contemporary fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, narrative nonfiction, horror, sci-fi, literary fiction, and more. The team releases limited-edition hardcover copies branded with their logo for their subscribers. This community-first small business encourages newcomers to get the subscription online, and there is also an Aardvark Book Club App, which is available for download on Apple or Android devices. In addition to allowing members to easily browse new releases, the app includes access to Aardvark Book Club's growing international community of self-proclaimed bookworms, it's like a book club in your pocket!

- Eva Neon lightweight mesh tote bag.This bag is the “it” tote of the summer. Lightweight and easy-to-carry, this is the perfect tote when running errands, transporting a small dog, going to the beach or carrying a lunch. Available in three (3) vibrant neon colors with reflective tape. These totes are easy to clean, have a locking clasp, and an internal mesh pocket.

- Vinci Housewares hands-free juicer Delicious Freshly Made Juice With No Mess: The Vinci Hands-Free Citrus Juicer is the perfect start to a healthy morning, ideal for when recipes call for fresh juice, and perfect for crafting delicious cocktails at home.
The Hands-Free Juicer is the only countertop appliance of its kind featuring patented pressure-sensitive, rind-thickness detection technology that squeezes fresh juice without a mess in just 10 seconds, and eliminates the bitterness that comes with other juicers which often break the rind. Featuring a BPA-Free Tritan Plastic Juicer Bowl and a juice reservoir that holds up to 12 ounces.
Also available on Amazon.

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-Saki’s electric gooseneck kettle is not only beautiful, but extremely functional. The gooseneck spout gives you control with a slow, precise pour to create the perfect pour over coffee, tea or broth. The built-in brew timer will heat your water to the exact temperature taking about two to three minutes. Saki’s smart light ring will light up when the kettle reaches the desired temperature. You don’t have to stand over it to know when your water is ready. The handle’s rubber grip is heat-resistant, so the high temperatures stay where it is needed, and the texture of the handle also gives you a good grip to help with that steady pour. The plastic-free kettle is made from high-grade steel and includes a luxurious, soft-close, rubber lid. Saki’s automatic temperature hold function will keep your water hot for up to 60 minutes. Saki is a family-owned company with a line of specialty home products. Also available at Amazon.

- HomeSoap, the Large Capacity UV Sanitizer & Phone Charger, is the hero for busy homes and kitchens. Larger home items like tablets, gaming controllers and remote controls are teeming with microbes and this soap is the answer. Automatic and manual modes allow you to stop and start the microbe-taming as you see fit. Black and white. $199.95. Also on Amazon.

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