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Red advent calendar box with 12 numbered doors and two mini hot sauce bottles standing beside it

12 Days of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar

12 Days of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar: a dozen 1.75 oz sauces behind 12 doors, from Sweet Onion Habanero to Garlic Reaper. A spicy gift for heat lovers.

Case-Mate Jelly Tote Bag in emerald blue with jacquard handles and a clear phone pouch, shown with a splash of water

Case-Mate Jelly Tote Bag

Case-Mate Jelly Tote Bag: a waterproof, washable, foldable emerald blue tote with a touchscreen phone pouch. See details and where to buy.

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