Here are some fun and quirky gifts to give the BBQ chef and have some fun!  Combine any of the products below to make a great BBQ themed gift basket.

Making the Moose out of Life Apron

This 100% cotton apron makes a great gift for those who like to kick back and just watch the grill with  a drink in hand. Available in various themes, like Bear Naked and The Buck Stops Here, this one size fits all apron comes with an adjustable neck strap.

Price: $23.99

Check out Hartley Nature for more apron ideas. Kid friendly aprons also available.

Dam Great Cook Oven Mitt

This oven mitt, made of 100% cotton, makes a great companion for any chef.  Not only for around the BBQ, but in the kitchen as well.  Combine this with any apron and its the making of a great gift set.

Price: $10.99

Check out Hartley Nature for more oven mitts selections. Pot holders also available.

Bear-B-Q Tea Towel

This 100% cotton, absorbent tea towel makes a great gift for the grill or kitchen.  The overall print tea towels measures 19.9″ x 27.25″ (50 cm x 69 cm). This fun theme can be found on coordinating aprons, mitts, and napkins.

Price: $8.99

Check out Hartley Nature for more tea towel ideas.

Bottom’s Up Cocktail Napkins

This fun cocktail napkin will make any party memorable! Available in various fun themes.  This 5″ x 5″ (12.7cm x 12.7 cm) cocktail napkins come in packages of 20.

Price: $5.99

Check out Hartley Nature for more cocktail napkin varieties.

For more BBQ gift ideas, check out Hatley Nature’s kitchen section.

Spice Up Your Summer Parties. Photo courtesy of Mess of Pottage

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer. It’s when we pack up our sweaters, pull out our swimsuits and get ready for three months of sun, sand and surf. If you’re heading to a Memorial Day barbeque, make sure you don’t go empty handed. Take a little gift to spice up your holiday and get summer started right.

Beach Towels

Doesn’t it seem like these disappear every summer? Start the season out with a fresh set of brightly colored beach towels. Target has some great basic beach towels on sale. These colorful dot towels are available in sets of two for $11.99.

Sun Hat

Make sure your loved ones are properly protected from the sun’s rays with a cute beach hat. Banana Republic has a great floppy straw hat that comes in gray or brown for just $59.

Portable Speakers

Music can set the mood for the perfect summer bash. Make sure your parties always have the ideal soundtrack with portable speakers. These portable Logitech speakers are just over an inch thick and have flexible power options. Pick them up from Fad Fusion for $48.99.

Outdoor Wine Glasses

The patio is no place for fancy glass goblets. Pick up some colorful acrylic wine glasses instead like these from grill master Bobby Flay at Kohl’s. They’re on sale for just $4.89 right now and they come in blue, yellow or clear.

Ice Cream Maker

This isn’t your ordinary ice cream maker. The Play and Freeze needs no electricity which makes it perfect for whipping up a quick snack on a campsite or at the beach. Just put in the ingredients, and then play with the ball. After about ten or fifteen minutes, your treat will be ready.

For some crazy reason, men seem to love hot sauce; the hotter the better in most cases. It might just be a man thing, but if the mouth isn’t on fire and they aren’t sweating then it isn’t hot enough. Men are also some of the hardest people to shop for. That is why the Hot Sauce of the Month Club exists. You can buy the man in your life a subscription to the club. Each month you are guaranteed two different sauces. Each bottle is a full size of 5-8 ounces, enough for many different servings.  Your man will be thankful for the opportunity to try each new exciting variety every month. This may be a gift he actually likes and will use! 

Subscription costs depend on the length and there are several options to choose from:

• One month – $19.95
• Three month – $56.85 ($18.95/month)
• Six month – $107.70 ($17.95/month)
• Twelve month – $203.40 (16.95/month)
• The subscription options can also include a seasonal one that is shipped once every three months depending on product.

If your man is not a hot sauce fan, there are other clubs at www.amazingclubs.com that he just might appreciate. Check out the BBQ Sauce, Beer Club, Steak and more. Each shipment is packaged well to ensure it arrives at the recipient’s home undamaged and ready for use. The best part is that shipping is FREE!  Your man will thank you with each shipment for your thoughtfulness and you might actually get him to cook a few great meals for you too! So really, this is a gift that benefits everyone.  This might just be a gift your man actually uses.

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