Amanda Waas

As important as coffee is to people's morning routines, there are ways to make it even more important.

What to get that couple who seems to spend more time abroad or on the road than at home? (You know who we’re talking about: the couple with seemingly unlimited vacation days and frequent flyer miles, and the world’s most interesting Instagram account.) You want to get them something they’ll love, something they’ll use, and something they might not have already picked up on their travels.

You probably already own a few nice storage containers, but it’s not like you’re gonna start giving them away, along with all your Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s bad enough you have to share the rest of your beloved stuffing with the flock of people who’ve made their way to your house. That’s why you need some of these to-go containers that you wouldn’t mind parting with. Here are 10 of our favorites.

These food-themed ornaments will look so much better on your tree than a bunch of boring metallic balls and frozen-in-time ice-skating figurines.

Everyone knows the main event at a birthday party is the cake, so why not jazz it up with some cute and quirky candles? Check out some of our favorites. Happy Birthday Candle, $7 at Waiting on Martha: This candle makes a statement. And it has double wicks, which means double the fun! Numerical Balloon Candle, $2.50 at Shindigz: Whether your friend is turning 1 or 100, these candles will look adorable on the cake while simultaneously blowing up her spot on her real age.

Let them eat cake. It’s not just an overused semi-historical saying — it’s the one thing you should definitely do when throwing any kind of birthday-related shindig. Make the after-cake cleanup a breeze by using paper plates, but don’t just settle for the plain ones you find at the grocery store. Instead, spring for any of these adorable paper plates — guaranteed to jazz up any birthday party.

Sure, your kitchen is decked out in all of the cutest culinary decor, but what about the rest of your home? Food-themed pillows are a good place to start. A taco in bed? Probably not the best idea. A taco pillow in bed? Well, that’s a different story! Pizza Never Lies Pillow, $20 at Society6: Has a pillow ever said anything more true? Pizza never lies. Pizza never lets you down.

You like the idea of an apron, but you’re always halfway through cooking dinner before you remember you wanted to put one on. And you really do want to put one on: Aprons protect your clothes, have pockets to keep utensils handy, and make you look adorable! That’s why we’ve rounded up 10 aprons that are so awesome, you’ll never forget to put them on again. Your clothes will thank you. Work Chef Aprons, $65 at Tilit: You already cook like a pro, so why not look like one?

That roast chicken? You’ve got that totally under control. You’re more worried about where all your dinner party guests are going to sit. You don’t exactly want to drag patio furniture into the house or roll your computer chair up to the table. We’ve got you covered! Here are a handful folding chairs that will look great at the table and then easily get packed away when your company goes home.

When it comes to throwing a bridal shower, whether it’s for your sister or your BFF, picking the favors for guests can be one of the hardest decisions. You want the favors to be cute, not cheesy, and something guests will actually use (read: you don’t want to give everyone another cheap-o wooden cheeseboard emblazoned with the couple’s monogram). Keep calm: We’ve rounded up 10 bridal shower favor ideas that definitely won’t be left behind. Carry on.