More September 2024 “Paltrobox” Gift Ideas & Recommendations - "Paltrocast" Exclusive

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Everyone needs to stay nourished and healthy, and there is no shortage of exciting food, drink, health or lifestyle offerings to order online. So if you are searching for new food, drink, health and/or lifestyle-related discoveries, you have come tod the right place. Here are a round-up of items you can order online, as received in August and September 2024, with direct product-related links included below and a video showing what these items look like when unboxed in live-time on my dinner table by Darren and/or Melissa Paltrowitz. Previous Paltrobox roundup videos can be viewed via YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

Cambio Roasters

Cambio Roasters is dedicated to revolutionizing the single-serve coffee market and creating lasting, sustainable change in the coffee industry. Led by visionary CEO Kevin Hartley -- formerly of Keurig Green Mountain -- Cambio Roasters offers a unique blend of taste, recyclability, and affordability in its coffee pods. The company allocates 20 percent of its profits to support struggling coffee farming families, furthering its dedication to social responsibility.

As 20 billion coffee pods are reportedly discarded annually -- equating to roughly 40 million pods per day -- these single-use plastics contribute significantly to landfill waste, taking centuries to break down and releasing harmful chemicals into the environment. Traditional single-use coffee pods are made from plastic, which poses a significant recycling challenge. Cambio Roasters is looking to change things with its new aluminum-based K-cups, as showcased within the video embedded above.

Rainbow: Live In Munich 1977 by Mercury Studios

On September 19th, Mercury Studios will release Rainbow: Live In Munich 1977 as a Special Edition 2CD+DVD package. This show has been previously released as individual DVD and 2CD packages in the past, and this is the first time they have been packaged together. Captured during the band’s 1977 European tour, Live In Munich is the only full live concert ever filmed with the classic Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio and Cozy Powell classic line-up of Rainbow.

The DVD includes original promo videos for “Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “Gates Of Babylon,” and “L.A. Connection,” a photo gallery, slideshow with audio commentary, interviews, and the “Rainbow Over Texas ‘76” feature, which includes additional interviews and performance footage. An interview I taped with Dio in the early 2000s can be listened to here.

Eric Clapton: Slowhand At 70 – Live At The Royal Albert Hall by Mercury Studios

Following his 70th birthday in March of 2015, Eric Clapton performed his 200th concert at London’s famous Royal Albert Hall in May, 50 years after his first performance there with The Yardbirds. Clapton’s 7-night run at the venue in 2014 was acclaimed by critics and adored by the fans. The setlist blended vintage blues tracks and Eric Clapton classics from across his storied career, including "I Shot The Sheriff," "Layla," "Wonderful Tonight," "Crossroads," "Tears In Heaven" and "Hoochie Coochie Man."

Sheringham Distillery

Sheringham Spirits is a boutique distillery nestled in the coastal beauty of Vancouver Island, Canada. Renowned for its commitment to crafting artisanal spirits, Sheringham Spirits combines traditional techniques with locally sourced ingredients to create exquisite spirits that capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest. From award-winning gin -- infused with botanicals foraged from the island's rugged landscapes -- to the small-batch whisky aged in oak barrels by the sea, each bottle tells a story of craftsmanship and dedication. Embracing sustainability and community, Sheringham Spirits invites you to savor the taste of the coast in every sip.

Its Seaside Gin was reportedly inspired by the Vancouver Island coast's clean surf and appealing fragrance of wild roses, evergreen forests, and ocean air. This brand flagship spirit has a deliciously complex yet impeccably balanced botanical profile. It is made from botanicals such as juniper, rose, lavender, citrus, coriander, cardamom, and local, sustainably harvested winged kelp, which gives it a subtle taste of the ocean.

Volition America

A family of brands which donates 13 percent of all profits to non-profit Folds of Honor -- in honor of the 13 folds it takes to fold a flag -- Volition America licenses their brand with a variety of partners, including Puma, Cobra, Marucci, Huk, Luminox and Revo. These products include clothing, watches, shoes and accessories, all of which made with a patriotic spin.

The brand's Recon Shorts -- priced at $55.00 -- are masterfully crafted from 88 percent Polyester and 12 percent Spandex, ensuring flexibility and comfort. Perfect for the gym or a casual day out, they offer functionality, with each color representing a different military branch. Meanwhile, Volition America's Combat Joggers -- priced at $90.00 -- are constructed from a blend of 65 percent Cotton and 35 percent Polyester, these joggers provide both durability and comfort. They are ideal for an active lifestyle and designed to keep you comfortable, with each color representing a different military branch.

Root In Harmony

Founded by designer Rossana Manzoni, Root In Harmony creates one of a kind jewelry which aims to support one's journey in love, health, wealth, career and happiness. Per its website: "We believe that how the materials are sourced can affect the energy of the crystals, therefore they are ethically made and sourced with the best material we can find, locally and international."

As crystals are naturally born from the ground, crystals are believed to each hold their unique vibration as a living piece of earth's creation. Thus, they capture the energy and essence of mother nature through years of transformation. Roots In Harmony aims to pour their "heart and soul on every jewelry, charge them with white sage, selenite, black tourmaline and crystals." Ultimately, it is believed that these crystals help to cleanse, bless and boost the energy of the stones.

As embedded above, you will see two different offerings helmed by Root In Harmony. New customers can currently get $10 off their next brand purchase with the coupon code "GIFT10" (no quotes needed when entering the code).

Rush At 50 by Daniel Bukszpan

Formed in Toronto in 1968, Rush became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history, thanks to their tireless work ethic and imaginative, ever-evolving music. A beautifully-produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, Rush At 50 examines the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline. In examining these 50 touchstones, author Daniel Bukszpan offers a distinct perspective on Rush's career trajectory.

Rush At 50 aside, Daniel Bukszpan has been a freelance writer for over 25 years. He has written for such publications as Fortune, CNBC and Condé Nast Traveler. He is the author of The Encyclopedia Of Heavy Metal, The Encyclopedia Of New Wave, The Art Of Brutal Legend, Woodstock: 50 Years Of Peace and Music and Ozzy At 75, and Rush At 50. A Paltrobox unboxing of other Bukszpan's Ozzy At 75 can be seen here.

Smirnoff

Whether you are hosting a watch party, tailgating, or just enjoying the game from the comfort of your couch, Smirnoff can help with game day cocktails for every play. Smirnoff No. 21 has a smooth, delicious base for any cocktail, no matter who you are cheering on this season. Smirnoff-based cocktails can be found by clicking here, while prior Paltrobox coverage of Smirnoff can be seen here, here and here.

EADEM

EADEM is a BIPOC-founded beauty brand created for melanin-rich skin. Recently EADEM launched its first ever body care product designed to tackle ingrown hairs. Meet Smooth Slate Ingrown Relief Serum -- available exclusively via Eadem.com -- an innovative science-backed magic eraser for ingrown hairs. The formula immediately relieves irritated, sensitive skin after hair removal, untraps ingrown hairs and bumps between treatments, fades post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and slows hair regrowth to prevent future ingrowns.

Smooth Slate is the first ingrown serum stick with both clinically-proven tyrosinase and hair-growth inhibitors, in addition to exfoliating and skin-soothing ingredients. This revolutionary, multi-tasking formula improves the unwanted aftereffects caused by hair removal -- bumpiness, itchiness, redness, ingrown hairs, cysts, scarring, and dark spots -- on the armpits, bikini line, intimate areas, face, chest, and neck. Packed with an effectively dosed formula of azelaic, mandelic and lactic acids, sunflower oil, yellow daffodil bulb extract, and allantoin, Smooth Slate leads to fewer ingrown hairs and redness, smoother skin, slower hair regrowth, and faded hyperpigmentation.

Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years Of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans

Prepare to embark on an unparalleled musical journey through the iconic catalog of KISS with Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years Of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans. In this comprehensive exploration, notable contributors like Bruce Kulick, Chris Jericho, Desmond Child and many more come together to provide exclusive insights into every track that has shaped the legendary band's illustrious career, including exclusive special reviews by Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley and some commentary written by yours truly.

Whether you're a diehard member of the KISS Army or a newcomer eager to discover the magic of one of rock's most enduring acts, Raise Your Glasses is the ultimate companion, offering a front-row seat to the sonic spectacle that is KISS. Get ready to unmask the stories, unveil the secrets, and rock and roll all night with this definitive guide to the legendary KISS catalog. Paltrocast coverage of other KISS-related matters can be seen here.

Waterloo Sparkling Water

Founded in 2017 and independently owned, Waterloo Sparkling Water offers fruit-inspired flavors and aromas with a lively amount of carbonation for a uniquely authentic and refreshing anytime drink. Made with Non-GMO Project Verified flavors and Whole30 Approved, Waterloo is free of calories, sugar, artificial sweeteners, and sodium. Prior limited-edition Waterloo offerings can be seen in Paltrobox unboxing round-ups, but clicking here, here, here and here.

Iconic Candy

Iconic Candy is a family-owned and operated candy company known to specialize in reviving lost but not forgotten brands and returning them to the market in their original format. In turn, Iconic Candy -- as run by Kim and Jordan Wiesen -- is recognized in the confectionery industry as a leader within authentic high-quality candy revival. Its ever-expanding portfolio currently includes REED’S, Regal Crown, BarNone and Creme Savers, reportedly with many more brands on the horizon.

Influencer Grocery_Obsessed recently did a video featuring all of the Iconic Candy products they have revived or are about to revive, which quickly racked up 866,000+ views, 100K+ likes, and 1400+ comments. Meanwhile, Chrissy Teigen recently posted about her love for tangerine sour altoids. In turn, Iconic Candy is the rare candy brand that is simultaneously commercially-acclaimed, celebrity-appreciated and credibly-viral on social media.

Insanely Good Ramen Meals: The Ramen King Ivan Cookbook by Ivan McCombs

Ivan McCombs, better known as RamenKingIvan, launched his three primary online channels -- TikTok, YouTube and Instagram -- in 2021 and has quickly built a base of more than 12 million followers and subscribers. From his original viral videos focused on packaged-ramen hacks, McCombs has expanded to a wider repertoire of recipes from a variety of cuisines, while still maintaining his original focus on fast prep times, bold flavoring, inexpensive ingredients, and of course, the wonders of ramen.

Insanely Good Ramen Meals is ideal for next-generation home cooks with adventuresome global palates. Among the recipes featured within this book: Chicken Honey Ramen, Fried Chicken & Waffles The Ivan Way, Wagyu Beef Ramen, Shrimp & Rice Cake Ramen, Ramen Deviled Eggs, Ramen Breakfast Burrito, Thai Chile Rice Cakes, and Boba Ramen.

Durée & Company

Per Durée Mellion Ross, President of Durée & Company: "It's true that you only get one chance to make a first impression. But you have a million chances to make an indelible impression." Well said, and thanks for your recognition this month. Prior Paltrobox coverage of Durée can be seen here and here.

Teeturtle

Last but definitely not least... As covered back in August, TeeTurtle recently announced a new partnership with Wild Brain, as inclusive of a delightful line of 6" Strawberry Shortcake Reversible SCENTED Plushies. This adorable collection stars the beloved Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Blossom, and Blueberry Muffin characters, along with their charming pet friends. And each of these plushies comes with a matching scent: Strawberry, Orange or Blueberry. These cuddly and sweet-scented 6" plushies are available via Amazon and Plushiverse.com.

More recently, Teeturtle unveiled its Hello Kitty Costume collection. These 4" reversible plushies transform your favorite Hello Kitty & Friends characters into their Halloween costumes with just a flip. They are available now at Michaels, Amazon, and via TeeTurtle.com. And if you are looking for something a little more mysterious, Teeturtle also has a Halloween-themed Mystery Box on the market. Each box contains a surprise 3" reversible plushie with six different spooky characters to collect. These mystery boxes are also available through Amazon and TeeTurtle.com.

Prior Paltrobox praise and coverage of TeeTurtle can be found by clicking here and here.

Disclaimer: None of these items shown were paid placements. All items were sent to the Paltrobox in exchange for coverage consideration.