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We’ve been having a lot of fun working with brand new gift-giving site KnackShops.com! With a thousand amazing products that can be mixed and matched into a perfect, custom-made gift for anyone, we’ve been inspired to up our gift-giving game. Take a look at these ideas from our team… Knack   I struggle with gift giving, especially hostess gifts. What do you bring besides a bottle of wine? That’s why I was SO EXCITED when we learned about Knack. So many great ideas all in one place, that I know my girlfriends would love! I chose the Amongst the Waves Hand Lotion and Airy Fresh Flower Spray for some pampering, the Be Nice or Leave Towel for a sassy kick, Truffle Salt, and the iconic 125th Anniversary Gallon Mason Jar from Ball. – Corinne image002   Cute, warm and cozy gifts are perfect for welcoming our neighbor’s baby boy, who is due in November! I love that the beautiful hat, blanket and monkey rattle are all handmade by a women’s cooperative in Bangladesh! – Angie image001 I always have trouble shopping for my dad, so I was excited to create a Knack for him as a Christmas present. He lives with four girls (and a female cat!), so I wanted to create something that was a touch more masculine. He is an avid Seahawks fan and will love this leather flask. It could be a great item for his bar display, as well as being useful on game day. The beer sauce and beard tonic are a fun nod to his love of BBQ-ing (plus maybe a hint that he needs to shave his beard…). To liven up his office desk, I added this plush Batman toy! – Brenna knack shops With the holidays quickly approaching, I’m excited to create a personalized Knack for for my girlfriend who throws the most inspiring parties. She’ll love this tea towel that’s as sassy as her personality, and these beautifully crafted, yet practical wooden utensils for spreading and stabbing the delightful bites that will grace her crudité platter.  The confetti gives a nod to her disco days, while the hydration bottle acknowledges that I’ll still see her at Barre class on Saturday morning. – Jennifer image008 I created a Knack for Joe Biden, who recently announced he won’t be running for president in 2016. That has to be a relief! Because I imagine he’s got a lot of celebrating to do once he’s out of office I added a Gold Cocktail Shaker set, so he can start drinking his way through this list of all of the past presidents’ favorite drinks. I also chose an eco-friendly Confetti Push Pop, and a "Let it Go” balloon, into which he can exhale 8 years’ worth of stress. Finally, I included a Beard Tonic Sampler because I’m really pulling for him to grow an Achievement Beard. Got to keep the whiskers tangle-free while still smelling manly. – Aaron image010 We’re headed to my boyfriend’s aunt’s house for 8 days over Thanksgiving! We both aim to be the best possible house guests, but I know 8 days is a long time to host.  So we’re bringing a “break in case of emergency” spa kit for his aunt to get into when she needs to escape our wild ways :) I love the packaging for the sea salts (made here locally by Capitol Hill Candle) and the Coconut Milk bath soak from local company Herbivore comes highly recommend by several friends. - Shauna Make your own gift at www.KnackShops.com! And for more fun happenings, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.