Family Living: Present, Tense

There are gifts that make the recipient say, “Are you serious? You shouldn’t have!” And then there are those gifts where they just say, “…are you serious?”

For the Foodie

French Fries Candle

There are those who fry with the windows open and the exhaust fan running. And then, there are those who embrace the scent of fried food as the most delectable of any aroma. Get this candle for the special someone in your life who gravitates toward French fries.

stinkycandlecompany.com, $11.99

Banana Saver

Calling all banana fans who are terrified of packing one for lunch: say goodbye forever to smashed and bruised bananas with this handy protective and super practical case. Now you can take your favorite fruit everywhere, worry-free.

Amazon, $9.23

For the One with Foresight

Multipurpose Tool

It’s a wrench! It’s a can opener! It’s ruler! And more! For that person who likes to be prepared for any eventuality, but doesn’t like when a spade’s a spade. Or a wrench is a wrench.

Amazon, $7.99

Hands-Free Umbrella

Hands-free is everything these days, making this umbrella the perfect gift for that image-conscious, busy person in your life who needs to hold important things like grocery shopping bags or cases of seltzer, or maybe just needs to send a quick text.