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4 GRAB BA G This party-ready clutch has a magnetic closure and a removable str rap. Also available in silver, pewter, and black le eather. TO BUY: Marilyn clutch, $108; realsimplestyle.com.

5 S E C RET S TA SH No coat check? No prob blem. This faux-leather motorcycle jacket converts into a chic drawstring bag. TO BUY: Morgaan Rae moto jacket, $175; shopcovert.com. 6 NE C KWEAR U P G RA DE This clever baby-alpaca scarf has two buttons in the back for the perfect drape every time. TO BUY Y: Little Knotty scarf, $120 0; elysemaguire.com. 7 EYE OPENER Shimmering shadows an nd matte neutrals by legen ndary makeup artist Pat McGrath. TO BUY: Mothership II: Sublime Palette, $125; patmcgrath.com. 8 TAKE THE C AK E Even store-bought treatslook fancy on this porcelain-and-birchwood stand. TO BUY: Mamselli cake stand by Aarikka, $120; gretelhome.com. 9 D OU BLE-D U T Y CANDLES Unique scented candles (like cotton-and-teak) now, stackable creamand-sugar set later. TO BUY: Mesa collection, $12 (sugar) and $20 (cream); paddywax.com. 10 PERSONALJEWELRY Customize this diamond-embellished ring with a meaningful date. Available in three finishes. TO BUY: Cutout date ring, $125 to $135; daniellestevens.com.

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1 DREAMY MOBILE Why not teach them to reach for the stars when they’re still in the crib? TO BUY: Wool felt night sky mobile, $44; rhbabyandchild.com.

2 ROCKET BAG The next Buzz Aldrin or Mae Jemison will blast off to school thanks to this adorable backpack. TO BUY: Jetpack Backpack, $50; sfmoma.org.

3 ROYAL FIGURINES Hand-painted nesting dolls that depict princesses from around the world in traditional garb. TO BUY: Princess nesting dolls, $26; gretelhome.com.

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9 4 P LU S H PATIEN T Docs in training can use an iPad to give this bear a virtual X-ray and health check. TO BUY: Parker: Your Augmented Reality Bear, $60; seedling.com.

5 3-D DISCOVERY Learn the science behind six interactive pop-up gadgets, like a perpetual calendar, amplifying speaker, and message decoder. TO BUY: This Book Is a Planetarium, $40; chroniclebooks.com.

6 S WEET P U LL O VE R A triple scoop of (detachable) pom-poms guarantees this soft terry sweater will be her favorite. TO BUY: Ice Cream fur pom-pom sweater, $35; lolaandtheboys.com.

7 CUS T O M WHEEL S The uniquely designed frame makes for an easier-to-control bike. The 12 styles make it cool. TO BUY: Kids’ bike in Treasure, from $320; electrabike.com.

8 T RA C K S TAR Snowshoeing is way more fun when you leave Sasquatch-size footprints in your wake. TO BUY: Yeti Tracker snowshoes, $60; llbean.com.

9 D IY DI GG E R Kids can color and then construct this set of 144 cardboard pieces to create their own custom rig, for display or play— it has movable parts. TO BUY: Excavator, $25; worldmarket.com.

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A classy upgrade that’s attractive enough to leave out.

1 FORCE-DRIVEN FRENCH PRESS This cordless coffee press will keep him from drifting off to a galaxy far, far away. TO BUY: Star Wars R2-D2 coffee press, $40; thinkgeek.com.

2 FLEXIBLE FLASK This soft-sided canvas flask has a shot glass built right into the lid for mixing cocktails on the fly. Holds up to four ounces. TO BUY: Canvas flask, $18; containerstore.com.

3 ETERNAL FLAME This refillable lighter has sleek leather wrapping and impressive heft—it’s more than 12 inches long. TO BUY: Match-shaped leather lighter, $100; jungleeny.com.

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11 4 CYCLIST’S GPS This bike compass–style navigator syncs with his phone to guide him on adventures. TO BUY: Beeline smart navigation device, $129; beeline.co.

5 NEXT-GEN BRIEFCASE Made of slim waxed cotton and leather, with a padded laptop sleeve and eight pockets. TO BUY: Modern Day Briefcase, $199; bretoncompany.com.

6 INFLATABLE F UN This blow-up chiller is perfect for tailgates and BBQs. TO BUY: Giant football inflatable drink cooler, $15; dormify.com.

7 M O N OG RAM SOC K S No more guessing games on laundry day. TO BUY: Personal Edition: Luxe monogram sock set, $45; nicelaundry.com.

8 R ETR O G AME With this old-school joystick, he can play his favorite childhood video game on the TV. TO BUY: Pac-Man Connect and Play, $20; target.com.

9 P OC KET PR O TE C T OR The RFID-blocking leather wallet has a curved side to slide easily into his front pocket. TOBUY: Men’s Rogue front-pocket wallet, $50; duluthtrading.com.

10 BAR COO L Add sophisticated style to a home bar with a mesh-covered seltzer maker. TO BUY: Classic soda maker, $90; world market.com.

11 M AN CANDL E The pine-and-tobacco blendwill become his new signature scent. TO BUY: Molton Brown Russian Leather candle, from $49; moltonbrown.com.

Road Ready Potluck

Taking your holiday party on the go? HonestlyYUM editor Erica Chan Coff man shares her tips on planning— and packing up—the perfect dishes and festive fi nishing touches for your next potluck. Just add your favorite people.

3ONE-POT WONDER “One-pot meals and large-batch drinks are great to bring to potlucks. Not only can you prep them the night before, you can transport the lidded pot directly from the stove to the party. Reheat and serve from the same pot. So easy!” 2 CHEERS TO LEFTOVERS “No worries if you get caught in the holiday spirit and end up eating less and talking more. Bring plastic containers to pack away the yummy leftovers. Nobody ever leaves a potluck without them!”

4BYOF: BRING YOUR OWN FLOWERS “Pre-arrange fl owers and transport them in their vases with very little water and in open cardboard boxes. With the versatile cargo management system in the Ford EcoSport, you can stand them straight up.” 1 DISH IT OUT “If your host doesn’t have enough plates or fl atware, lend them pieces from your own collection! Just pack them carefully in a cardboard box, with a couple layers of newspaper lining each plate.”

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1 CLEVER CUSHION A rainbow neck pillow that flips inside out into a unicorn bolster? Magical. TO BUY: Unicorn Zip & Flip pillow, $40; blueribbon generalstore.com.

2 ADORBS EARS She’ll love these furry, statement-making earmuffs. TO BUY: LC LaurenCondrad Kitty earmuffs,$32; kohls.com.

3 ALL THE FEELS For the teen who is fluent in emoji, these pens feature marker tips on one end and symbol stamps on the other. TO BUY: Mark It Stamp It Set, $14; bando.com.

4 LIGHT SHOW The postcard-size unit can be programmed to make and play games, show the weather forecast, and more, using basic coding. TO BUY: The Pixel Kit, $79; kano.me.

5 MUSIC MACHINE Rising stars will love this karaoke microphone, which plays background music through the built-in speaker and saves recordings of their top hits. TO BUY: Karaoke Bluetooth microphone, $40; containerstore.com.