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5 Gift-Worthy Products & Holiday Finds for 2026
Beauty and lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy of Dawn’s Corner is here to help us Kick off the Holiday Season with Gift-Worthy Products & unique ideas. MomCozy – Give new parents practical support this holiday season with Momcozy. The DeepClean D8 Bottle Washer washes, sterilizes, dries, and stores up to eight bottles, with a self-cleaning function for added convenience. The 5-Inch Dual-Mode Smart Baby Monitor offers Wi-Fi-free viewing at home and app access while away.
Fall-O-Ween Finds for the Whole Family
Time-Stopper: Interludes in Time, by James Young Perfect for fall, we have this new book by James Young, , which follows main character David who is a lobbyist with a secret ability to stop time to chase a perfect career and love life. But life proves messier and perfection is impossible—especially when David discovers he may not be the only one who can stop time.Why readers will love it: A clever premise: freezing time to beat deadlines, fix dinner reservations and dodge disasters.
VIPs (Very Important Pups) Take Over Venice Beach at Chewy’s Exclusive Beach Club
By Dawn McCarthy & her pup Josie @FirstTimeFurMom The sun was shining, the waves were crashing, and the guest list was strictly four-legged. Recently, my dog Josie and I had the exclusive pleasure of stepping past the velvet ropes at Chewy’s Beach Club, a high-end, private brand activation hosted by pet retail giant Chewy.
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New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co, featuring WOOF Freeze Dried Dog Food and Manuka Honey Wipes – Founded by Jacqueline Taylor and Amber Cordero and remains independently owned by its two women founders. The company launched in the US in 2020 and has grown across independent pet retailers and major online channels. WOOF focuses on whole food nutrition, while the Manuka Honey Wipes are one of the brand’s top selling everyday products.
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New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co, featuring WOOF Freeze Dried Dog Food and Manuka Honey Wipes – Founded by Jacqueline Taylor and Amber Cordero and remains independently owned by its two women founders. The company launched in the US in 2020 and has grown across independent pet retailers and major online channels. WOOF focuses on whole food nutrition, while the Manuka Honey Wipes are one of the brand’s top selling everyday products.
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Go Big This Fall with Big Shiny Balls Sports Balls -. Big Shiny Balls Sports Balls transform traditional game day decorating into an oversized, unforgettable experience with larger-than-life inflatable footballs designed for football watch parties, tailgates, fall entertaining and game day celebrations.
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Minky Couture Blankets – As the weather cools down, Minky Couture’s Fall Collection brings a little extra cozy to the season. Founded by Sandi Hendry, Minky Couture is a women owned and operated brand with a mission to blanket the world in comfort. Known for creating the original luxury Hugs blanket, Minky offers endless colors, patterns and designs, making it a gift everyone will love and were even just spotted in the 2026 official Emmy Gifting suite.
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Dawn McCarthy-Our Beauty & Lifestyle Advisor of Dawn’s Corner is here to celebrate Women in Business for American Business Women’s Day. Beauty and lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy is here to share her Top 5 School Year Standouts for 2026. Fresh Patch –Say goodbye to stinky messes with the NEW- Doggy TWIST’R™, the ultimate indoor and outdoor waste disposal system.
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Dawn McCarthy-Our Beauty & Lifestyle Advisor of Dawn’s Corner is here to help us Kick off the Fall season with products the whole family can enjoy. Fresh Patch – Say goodbye to stinky messes with the Doggy TWIST’R™, the ultimate indoor and outdoor waste disposal system. Designed as a heavy-duty dog poop trash can for your home or yard, this fire-hydrant-shaped bin keeps your environment smelling fresh and clean.
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Dawn McCarthy- Beauty & Lifestyle Advisor of Dawn’s Corner is here to help us Kick off the Fall season with products the whole family can enjoy. HUSH Pro USA – This company is founded by a mother and teenage son team, Kobe and Sandy Deng, with a simple mission: make professional-quality grooming tools more accessible, comfortable, and enjoyable to use. The Hush Pro line is professional-grade grooming tools that combine powerful cutting performance with exceptionally quiet operation.
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Crazy Monkey Baking Granola Bites – As a stay-at-home mom with a degree in dietetics and a passion for baking, Teresa H. set out to create a better-for-you snack that didn’t sacrifice taste – and Crazy Monkey Baking Granola Bites were born! Bite size pieces made it the perfect go-to alternative for on-the-go snacking. She started selling at local farmers markets, and it quickly caught the attention of retailers and has continued to grow from there.
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HUSH Pro USA – This company is founded by a mother and teenage son team, Kobe and Sandy Deng, with a simple mission: make professional-quality grooming tools more accessible, comfortable, and enjoyable to use. The Hust Pro line is professional-grade grooming tools that combine powerful cutting performance with exceptionally quiet operation.
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Bernie’s Best Perfect Poop is a premium, 4-in-1 canine supplement designed to optimize your dog’s gut health and digestive performance. Combining high-quality dietary fiber, prebiotics, hardy probiotics, and active digestive enzymes, this formula targets issues like gas, diarrhea, and constipation. It ensures firmer stools, enhanced nutrient absorption, and a stronger immune system. Improved digestion directly fuels vital daily energy, allowing pets to thrive.
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Chewsday –If your dog could use fresher breath and cleaner teeth, and let’s be honest, most dogs could, it’s time to Rethink the Chew. Made in the USA- Chewsday dental chews are enzyme-powered and veterinarian-recommended, to break down biofilm so plaque and tartar are easier to remove through everyday chewing.
JACKPOT of SUMMER FINDS
A Nourishing Perspective: Reconnect with Your Inner Voice and Harmonize Your Relationship with Food by Lee Cotton – In a city like Vegas, it’s easy to feel pressure to achieve the so-called “perfect summer body” but this season, the conversation is shifting. Instead of focusing on unrealistic beauty standards, registered dietitian Lee Cotton encourages women to prioritize nourishment, confidence, and body respect.
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The Summer Fancy Food Show (SFFS) ran June 28–30, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City, marking the event’s 70th appearance in the city. More than 2,500 booths exhibited food and beverages from around the world, including roughly 900 new products – in total the event brought together more than 32,000 manufacturers, buyers, distributors, media, and industry professionals over the three days.
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Candier Hand Sanitizers by Ryan Porter – Meet the hand sanitizer you’ll actually want to use. Candier Hand Sanitizers kill 99.9% of common germs while leaving hands feeling soft—not dry or sticky. Each formula is infused with essential oils, and elevated, fragrance-forward scents inspired by fine fragrance, making every spritz feel like a little luxury. Plus, every sanitizer comes with a matching keychain case, so it’s always within reach and easy to clip onto your keys, purse, or bag.
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Bluelene Hair Density Serum – Now did you know there are 55M people in the US suffering from hair loss. The good news is Dr. Cao – the scientist behind the anti-aging powerhouse Bluelene – has developed a new approach to hair regeneration! The NEW Bluelene Hair Density Renewal Serum targets the hair follicle stem cell, addressing hair loss where it begins and for all the many different hair loss reasons-aging, stress, or using a GLP1.
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Old Trapper Beef Jerky-Whether you’re heading out for a hike, packing snacks for a road trip, watching weekend sports, or just enjoying time outside, jerky is an easy grab-and-go snack, and Old Trapper has been around for decades! They are the second largest Beef Jerky Brand in the world. Old Trapper offers fan-favorite flavors like Old Fashioned, Peppered, Teriyaki, and Hot & Spicy, so there’s something for every taste and adventure.
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Pacific Pickle Works is a Santa Barbara, California based and multi award-winning maker of clean label gourmet pickles and pickled vegetables and savory drink mixers. There are over 15 pickled varieties to choose from including the Good Food Award winning pickled Jalabeaños, Carriots of Fire and Fenn Shui, the LA Int’l Spirits “Best in Show” Asparagusto, and the sofi™ Award notables Brussizzle Sprouts and Kimchi meets Pickle.
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Now for a product, I personally purchased for a few family members including myself on the last day. InstaSteam is the world’s first electricity-free and hands-free clothing steamer that’s both TSA & Cruise compliant! Instantly refresh and de-wrinkle your clothes in minutes—no outlet, no batteries, no ironing required. Simply hang your clothes in the garment bag, fill the InstaSteam Pod with water, and place it inside the garment bag to steam your clothes for you within just a few minutes.
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Before You Leave, Let ChatGPT Be Your Travel Planner Instead of opening 20 browser tabs, tell ChatGPT where you’re going, your budget, who’s traveling with you, and what you enjoy.
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Dawn McCarthy-Our Beauty & Lifestyle Advisor of Dawn’s Corner is here to help us Kick off Summer 2026 with some of her Top product finds. Colorado and Co; The Place #1 Real Grass Dog Potty – is a subscription service that delivers real, hydroponically grown grass patches to your doorstep, serving as a natural, disposable dog potty, particularly ideal for apartments or high-rise living.
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Meanwhile, Entrepreneur and two-time Emmy Award winner Tabitha Brown has built a powerful brand rooted in joy, faith, and authenticity. Known to millions of fans as “America’s Mom,” she continues to inspire with her latest venture. Together with her husband Chance, the couple has launched the Tab & Chance vegan fragrance collection. The line includes Her Business and His Business Eau de Parfums, along with body lotions, body washes, and matching apparel.
Sneak Peek to Fall 2025
Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy is here to give us a sneak peek into some of her top Product Picks for Fall 2025. Tokidoki x Beauty Creations Collection – Beauty Creations Cosmetics, the affordable Latinx-owned brand, debuts its newest collaboration with tokidoki, celebrating the lifestyle brand’s 20th anniversary. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of hanami, this limited-edition collection blends playful kawaii characters with sakura-inspired beauty.
Products-Made in the USA
Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy is here to share some Food, Drinks, Beauty & a game-All made in the USA in honor of the 4th of July. Califia Farms’s new line of Refreshers taste like vacation in a bottle, in fun and trending flavors like Strawberry Creme, Key Lime Colada, and Piña Colada.
Earth Friendly Products in honor of Earth Day 2025
Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy is here to share 5 products that make an impact on our Earth. Matter – This Earth Day-Swap your single-use plastics for compostable products from Matter! They have plant based party cups, plates, utensils, straws, storage bags, trash bags and more. You will not believe these products are made from plants!! These high-quality products compost entirely within 12 months and add valuable nutrients back into the soil.
Kick off to Spring 2025
Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy is here to share 5 products and a vacation idea to kick off Spring 2025. Winstar Cruises – With a fleet of seven all-suite and sailing yachts serving up to 350 guests, Windstar Cruises offers an intimate experience like no other. Windstar’s small yachts bring you closer to the world’s most inspiring destinations.
5 Products to Spoil the One you love under $75
Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy is here to share 5 Products to Spoil the One you love under $75. Etude Wines – 2020 Grace Benoist Ranch Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine – Etude Winery, founded in 1982, produces world-class, sustainable wines. Their 2020 Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine, a sparkling made of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, features vibrant acidity, rich fruit character, and a lively finish. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, it pairs well with lobster risotto or roasted chicken.
Product to “Try” in 2025
Beauty and lifestyle expert Dawn McCarthy Product to “Try” in 2025. LEBOWSKI’S KOOL-LUAH COFFEE LIQUEUR – Inspired by a decades old, cherished family recipe from the owners of Lebowski’s Tap Room in Colorado Springs, this AWARD-winning coffee liqueur is uniquely crafted with a vodka base and features rich Colombian coffee, delivering a flavor profile that stands out from other coffee liqueurs.
Products to Try in the New Year
Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy is here to share 5 products you should “TRY” in 2025 for the whole family! LOVESTICH is a LA based womenswear line that offers effortless BoHo inspired styles perfect for any occasion. Collections feature dresses, sweaters, blouses, and accessories, thoughtfully designed with prices ranging from $48 to $148. Each piece is intentionally made from quality fabrications in silhouettes designed to flatter the body.
Holiday Bazaar-Products for cleaning, entertaining, beauty and adventure for the Holidays & New Year
Beauty and lifestyle advisor, Dawn McCarthy is here to share a Holiday Bazaar of products for cleaning, entertaining, beauty and adventure for the Holidays this week & New Year. Dreft Detergent Pacs and Dreft Fabric Rinse – Embrace the mess of the holiday season knowing this laundry care duo has you covered for the family! Dreft, the #1 pediatrician-recommended baby detergent brand, combines tough stain-fighting power with gentle care for sensitive skin.
Sleigh full of Presents
Maurices – Maurices is a leading women’s fashion brand offering size-inclusive clothing that celebrates feel-good fashion for real life. They’ve got 900 stores in hometowns across the US and Canada including three in the SLC area and one evsie store. Evsie is their tween brand with sizes 7-14. They’re known for having a welcoming in-store experience and making a positive difference in the lives of women who are the heart of its hometowns.
Holiday Gifts > Dawn's Corner
NOPE Beverages is a premium cocktail alternative with 0% alcohol. With four different flavors and at just $20, it brings a delightful alternative to the party that will effortlessly boost your zero-proof experience with basic ingredients that make you grin after every sip. Some people cannot consume alcohol because of health issues, others are designated drivers, and still others just wanted an alternative. Nope is for anyone wanting to be a part of the party.
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