Really Rather

If you understand the basics of how to be a good party guest, you’ll be invited back again and again, regardless of whether you got the invite yourself, or you were a plus one. Try to keep in mind when you walk into a gathering, it’s not all about you. Making your host feel appreciated and helping other guests feel comfortable goes a long way.

We’d been hearing about these oh so soft bamboo sheets, towels and loungewear for over a year now, and we couldn’t help but wonder why there was so much hype over Cozy Earth bamboo products. Sure, they’ve been high on the Oprah’s Favorite Things list for several years running, but had anyone we actually knew ever tried them? Come to find out, we were about the only ones who hadn’t. Many of our friends, family members and colleagues we’re dedicated to them.

No matter how happily involved you are in a relationship right now, chances are you still have some physical reminder of at least one of your exes. Don’t even get us started on digital photos or texts. We’re talking about physical evidence that you can actually see, touch and maybe even smell.

Coming up with a list of great gifts for guys in your orbit is anything but easy. Your S.O. buys everything he wants and needs for himself, your best guy friend is an enigma and you feel like your in-laws are going to judge you no matter what you get them. Then there’s your bro (biological, work, whatever) who probably doesn’t realize it, but just wants something that will allow him to spend time with you. What to do, what to do?

Looking for some twists on your traditional holiday libations this year? Why not try something a bit more spirited? These surprising holiday cocktails with tequila with an unexpected ingredient are sure to take your holiday parties to the next level. The secret ingredients is…are you ready for it? Tequila! It isn’t the typical holiday go-to, but it can be used to create a host of delicious and unexpected cocktails that can absolutely spread holiday cheer.

Selecting the right gifts for the girl who has everything can be a great challenge. This is compounded if she’s also the type who freely buys herself whatever she wants as soon as she wants it. That may be great for her, but it does put those who love her in a difficult position when it comes to birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, Christmas.

The uber popular film website Rotten Tomatoes has just come out with its list of the 59 highest rated, or best Christmas movies of all time, going by the judgement of their hundreds of critics. Since two members of the Really Rather team, Editor-in-Chief Lisa Johnson Mandell and Contributing Editor Staci Layne Wilson are proud members of the Rotten Tomatoes ranks, who are we to argue?

Half the fun of a Zoom meeting or virtual get together is looking at whatever is behind your friends, colleagues and family members, right? If there are bookcases in the background, we want to know the book titles. If there’s any type of artwork on display, we want to figure out who did it and what it means. And finally, if there’s a mess ibehind them, we often feel relieved; “Oh look! Their house is just like ours!” But what does your Zoom background say about you?

Finding the perfect gifts for your favorite foodie can be a delicious challenge — you may or may not have to sample every option. Whether your food lover is a passionate home cook or a gourmet enthusiast, there are countless ways to delight their taste buds and elevate their kitchen experience. In this guide, we’ll explore various gift ideas for food lovers, focusing on aprons and culinary treats that will make their kitchen adventures more enjoyable.

Kitchens of professionally managed vacation rentals like Vacasa’s are usually well-stocked with essentials, so no need to haul a can opener or spatula along. However, it’s likely you have a favorite kitchen gadget or two, maybe because you like the grip on a particular vegetable peeler or the versatility of a microplane. The two things I never leave home without?