20 of the Best Chocolate Advent Calendar Gifts on Instagram

Advent may not be something everyone celebrates, but everyone can enjoy a tasty chocolate advent calendar. Not only do they keep track of the month of December fairly accurately, they also contain fantastically delicious chocolate treats, and a way to bond with family and friends. Below are some of the most exciting and creative that we’ve found on Instagram, and which (if they’re still in stock) make great gifts.






















TasteTV’s TASTEABLE Journal Volume 3 Debuts with Commerce, Culture, Concepts and Cuisine

TasteTV’s TASTEABLE JOURNAL, VOL. 3 is here!

This stylish publication provides a curated collection of insightful content on Culture, Concepts, Commerce and Cuisine. This issue features a photography exhibition of recent PHOTO AWARDS Finalists, as well as one on one interviews with personalities such as Chris Knight (CEO, Gusto TV), Rocco Gaglioti (Founder, FNL Network), Podcaster Yorm Achuaku, Ian and Ana of The Other Side Vlog, Michelle Harris (Alive & Well TV), Darley Newman (Equitrekking and Travels with Darley), Dandy Wellington, Diane Kochilas (My Greek Table), Lisa-Renee Ramirez (Recipe.TV), and up and coming musicians Jon Mullane, Mavenne, Harrison Tinsley, the Christopher Brothers and Nathan Witte, plus chefs, restaurateurs, artists, perfumers, and wines.

TASTEABLE is a bi-annual and annual journal that presents a curated collection of insightful content on Culture, Cuisine, Commerce, and Concepts as reported by TasteTV and TCB-Cafe Publishing and Media. Includes celebrity and leadership interviews, delicious recipes, exciting tech, cutting edge fashion, well-known tastemakers, successful entrepreneurs, tasty wine picks and the year’s best chocolate and other culinary finds.

Available everywhere on Amazon.

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5 Cool Gifts for Moms Right Now

It goes without saying that mothers do a lot, and due to the changes in the world, politics and economics over the last few years that amount has grown exponentially. There should probably be monthly holidays just dedicated to moms, and we’d be happy to give you great picks to gift them.

Here are 5 cool picks we have today for the mothers in your life.


 

Papinelle is a sleepwear and lifestyle brand designed for women who value the ritual of relaxation. Each piece is designed to create beautiful sleepwear, ethically-made from the softest natural fabrics. Described by FORBES as ‘One of the 32 female-led consumer brands you need to know‘, Papinelle Sleepwear is renowned for its French-inspired prints using pure silks and organic cottons, soft hues and feminine cuts

Shown here: JARDIN NAVY CROP PAJAMA SET


Little Words Project and @modernmomprobs are excited to announce their exclusive new Mom Boss Bracelet! Tara Clark is the mom influencer behind the Instagram page @modernmomprobs. With over 600,00 followers she has created a humoristic page for all mothers and is a hub for all busy moms looking for a community.

The “Mom Boss” bracelet was created to inspire moms on their motherhood journey in an authentic way––meltdowns, dance parties, tears, giggles and everything in between. This bracelet is meant to be a reminder to all moms that they are a BOSS! Little Words Project® encourages women to both be kind to themselves and to others. Their hand-crafted, beaded bracelet are gold-plated brass hardware.


Seven Seven Cosmetics is a clean skin-care label founded by former celebrity makeup artist, Emily Jimison – recently featured in Forbes. The brand’s product offering includes a luxurious bath series set, invigorating serums, stretch salve (for expectant and new Moms), and other enticing, clean skincare products.

Shown Here: THE OIL SERIES


Asian-owned sustainable accessories brand Linjer has launched the Eco-Luxe collection, their first step into eco-conscious fine jewelry.

Worn and loved by celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Jessica Alba Selma Blair, Brie Larson, Millie Bobbie Brown, Kerry Washington, Busy Phillips and more, Linjer amplifies its dedication to conscious luxury with the addition of lab grown diamonds.

Known for their extensive waitlists and high-quality leather goods, Linjer’s latest launch features seven new heirloom-quality pieces made from 100% recycled gold and sustainability created diamonds. The 15-piece collection introduces the brand-new Diamond Eternity Ring and Diamond Solitaire Ring that feature lab grown, sustainable, conflict-free diamonds.

The Eco-Luxe collection also includes luxurious updates to brand staples like the Ilse Ring, Charlotte Ring and Lily Ring. In true Linjer style, the Eco-Luxe collection ranges from $435 to $1,075 making it easy and affordable to treat yourself and your loved ones to solid gold and diamond jewelry, all while being kinder to the earth


 

Jennifer Cervantes founded jewelry brand Tough as a Mother Tribe, to help empower and support moms on their parenting journey… to help women, and parents alike, find the strength to endure the real challenges of motherhood, no matter what stage of motherhood they may be in.

Tough as a Mother utilizes the power and meanings of gemstones and the power of names to design pieces that honor the most joyous and raw parts of motherhood and parenthood.

Mama Necklace – Dainty Minimalist Gold


 

TasteTV Gift Guide: 4 Inexpensive Tools for the Home Office That You Can’t Believe You Didn’t Have

The Home Office has gone from a nice optional addition to a must have productivity space. To stay welcoming, comfortable and productive, it needs to organized. Even if the space is open to other areas without privacy, any way that you can reduce the feeling that there’s a bunch of junk everywhere is going to make you feel a lot better, and increase your self confidence.

The problem is that some of the easiest and obvious things we can do are often the last we get to unless prodded.

Consider this your official prodding.


D-Line White Cable Tube

You probably don’t even see them anymore, but your office is cluttered with cords. Cords from your computer, cords from your monitor, cords from your chargers, cords from your humidifier. What have we left out? It’s a cord Armageddon, but this inexpensive plastic tube works miracles. You just slip the entire bunch into it, and suddenly everything appears a lot more “under control.”

We all want a bit more control these days.

Find it on Amazon


Omoton Adjustable Cell Phone Stand

We don’t even need to explain how useful this is. Your hands and wrists will thank you, though.

Rest your phone in it facing you, and go about your daily business without constantly picking it up to check the latest news, grams or texts. The Omoton stand also comes in different sizes for different types of smartphones and tablets.

Find it Here.


Bookends

For your books.

Because you can’t just stack them everywhere.

Find them on Amazon


Office Paper Shredder:

It doesn’t need to take up all of the space on your floor, but it does need to be able securely clean up all of those private documents and credit card statements you’ve been piling up.

Find it on Amazon

TasteTV Gift Guide: Luxury Gifts for the Sporty and Active Lifestyle

You can definitely do three fun and healthy things at the same time. Like work out, be active, and stay ultra stylish.

Tiffany, Prada and Hermès know this, and have new luxury options in their collections just for you.

 


Hermès Manufacture de Boucleries longboard

Why wear your Hermès around your neck, when you can boogie down the street with it below your feet

$4,425

Find it Here


Prada Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Stay hydrated and stay fashionable at the same time, this bottle features an embossed lettering Prada logo. Keep it attached with a snap-hook and removable ring.

350ml

$75.00

Find it Here.


Nomad Leather AirPod Pro Case

If you’re an active person you know need your AirPods to keep you motivated.

Of course, they need their own stylish leather case for storage and recharge.

Find it Here.


Prada Nylon Gaberdine Sneakers

Yes, if you want you can actually work out in these Prada sneakers, made with:

  • Laced sneaker in nylon gabardine fabric
  • Sturdy water-repellent fabric upper with sleek, clean lines and heat-bonded rubber logo
  • Ultra-light rubber sole
  • Box sole construction with reinforced stitching

$690

Find it Here


Tiffany Leather and Walnut Table Tennis Paddles

Spike your table tennis competition as much as you can with these high-grade Tiffany paddles.

Made of leather and reclaimed American walnut with sterling silver plaques. Comes with 3 Tiffany balls.

$700

Find it Here.

 


You also might want this Tiffany limited edition basketball, but alas, it’s sold out.

Sorry, but there are some things that money can’t buy.