Soaps In Depth’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season… for shopping! And thanks to our handy holiday gift guide, making your list will be easier than ever! Since it’s chock-full of soaptastic products from THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, and THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, you’re sure to check off a few presents for the die-hard daytime-drama fan in your life. Or since you haven’t yet blown your entire budget, you might even pick up some goodies for yourself. Why not? You’re on Santa’s nice list, right?
Check out the perfect gifts for soap fans everywhere in the special gallery below!
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This story originally appeared in our print magazine
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Joy To The World
Courtney Hope (Sally, B&B) — Control game
Where to buy: From $29.99 (Originally from $59.99), Best Buy
The actress stars in this new, single-player, third-person action-adventure video game in which a secret government agency called the Federal Bureau Of Control is tasked with containing and studying supernatural phenomena. Supported by Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows7.
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Joy To The World
Jon Lindstrom (Craig, AS THE WORLD TURNS; now Kevin/Ryan, GH) — Recursion Audiobook
Where to buy: $28 or free with trial, Audible
The actor and Abby Craden join forces to narrate this intriguing tale by Blake Crouch (WAYWARD PINES). In it, a New York cop investigates False Memory Syndrome, a mysterious affliction that drives its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived. Can he work together with a brilliant female neuroscientist to defeat it? Perhaps GH’s Drew/Franco had best take notes!
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Joy To The World
Sean Kanan (ex-Deacon, B&B/Y&R) and Jill Liberman — Success Factor X
Where to buy: $17.29, Amazon
Kanan and entrepreneur/ author/ motivational speaker Liberman asked some of the most notable leaders and celebrities in the world for the secrets to their success and compiled them in this inspiring, coffee table tome with color photos. Amongst the CBS soap stars included are: Corbin Bernsen (ex-Father Todd, Y&R), Kimberlin Brown (ex-Sheila, Y&R/B&B), Steve Burton (ex-Dylan, Y&R), Jennifer Finnigan (ex-Bridget, B&B), Kate Linder (Esther, Y&R), Eric Roberts (ex-Vance, Y&R) and Tristan Rogers (ex-Colin, Y&R; now Robert, GH).
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Justin Klosky Wallets
Justin Klosky (Joey, GL) — O.C.D. Wallet
Where to buy: $49.99, Birchbox
From the actor-turned-organizational guru comes a product that will help you to avoid ever losing your stuff again! This redesigned, slim-profile wallet not only incorporates a 1.5” money clip that can accommodate 18 bills but also a pocket behind it for daily receipts, a valet ticket and checks to cash. There is also enough room for six credit cards, six business cards and your ID card.
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Joy To The World
Julie McElwain — Betrayal in Time: A Novel
Where to buy: $18.68, Amazon
In this, the fourth installment of Soaps In Depth news editor Julie Mc Elwain’s mystery book series, time - traveling, American sleuth Kendra Donovan uses her 21st-century FBI-agent skills to solve the ritualistic murder of a spymaster in 19th-century England.
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Joy To The World
Nia Peeples (ex-Karen, Y&R) The Little Apple Tree
Where to buy: $16.99, Amazon
In her first children’s book, the soap veteran shares the sweet tale of an apple tree and a young farmer, both of whom experience the beauty, power and positive impact of discovering and honoring their true nature. Beautifully illustrated, it is a powerful allegory that leads the reader to a deeper understanding of self-love, dignity and authenticity. For every two books sold, one is donated to a children’s hospital, public library or an organization helping to educate children and parents.
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Joy To The World
Scott Reeves (ex-Ryan, Y&R) and Melissa Reeves (Jennifer, DAYS) — Revival Roasting Company Coffee
Where to buy: $40 (Originally $50), Revival Roasting Company
From the married soap stars’ third-wave coffee venture in Franklin, TN, comes a four-pack of 8-ounce bags from Revival Roasting Company Coffee. With their 1914, Revival, Dresden, Rex, Evie, Golden and Shade roasts to choose from, you’re sure to find the right combo for the coffee lover on your gift list. Or split ‘em up and use them as stocking stuffers!
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Kelly Kruger Perfume
Kelly Kruger Brooks (ex-Mac, Y&R) — Madison Charles by Kelly Kruger Brooks
Where to buy: From $25, Madison Charles by Kelly Kruger Brooks
The actress offers 100 percent pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil blends. Whether you’re looking to boost your immunity during flu season, sleep better at night or calm anxiety, there’s a blend to help. Made with organic carrier oils such as fractionated coconut, argan, and olive. Smell great while getting healing benefits!
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Arianne Zucker Pillows
Arianne Zucker (Nicole, DAYS) — Clover Pillows
Where to buy: $24.95, Clover Pillows
Zucker is the co-owner and marketing director for this company that offers a collection of plush pillows that not only provide rest but are also stuffed with soft, playful games. Each one strives to provide positive character-building through a free Camp Clover membership that stems from the six core values that make up the name: creative, lucky, opportunity, value, excellence and reward. Choose from: Ask Clover, Hide And Seek Monkey and Pillow Fight styles.
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Joy To The World
Crystal Chappell (ex-Carly, DAYS; Olivia, GL) — Beacon Hill Whiskey Tumblers
Where to buy: $30, Indiegogo
Chappell plays Claire, the scheming senator’s daughter who likes her spirits strong on the digital drama that she also produces. Be prepared to watch the upcoming, explosive second season with your set of 8 ounce glasses featuring the show’s logo in hand.
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Joy To The World
Steve Burton (ex-Dylan, Y&R; now Jason, GENERAL HOSPITAL) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli, GH) — Personalized Video Greeting
Where to buy: $59.99, Stone Cold and the Jackal
What do you give the person who has everything? Why, a personalized video from the comedy partners who play Port Charles’ own dynamic duo, of course! The video runs approximately 30-45 seconds long and is set in front of a festive holiday background. Since 100-percent of the proceeds benefit the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, consider giving a smile to all of the soap fans in your life!
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Joy To The World
B&B Tote Bag
Where to buy: $25, Send check or money order to: Publicity, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3371, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Allow two to three weeks for delivery.
Whether traveling to a B&B fan event, going around the world or just heading to the grocery store, this jumbo black-and royal- blue tote bag helps you do it in style. Measures approximately 17”x13” and features a handy front pocket for keys, papers and other miscellaneous items.
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Christian Le Blanc Plate
Christian Jules LeBlanc (Michael, Y&R) — Making Market Plate
Where to buy: $50, Christian Jules Le Blanc
The star’s 14”x17” colored-pencil illustration inspired by a chapter of his upcoming children’s novel, Tales Of The Louisiana Moon, is featured on this limited-edition, signed plate. Depicted is an early-morning scene of Christmas Eve preparations taking place in New Orleans’ French Market. Those with an eagle eye will spot LeBlanc’s Y&R castmates Sharon Case (Sharon) and Camryn Grimes (Mariah) pictured.
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Joy To The World
Y&R and B&B co-creator Lee Phillip Bell — The Lee Phillip Show
Where to buy: $26 (includes S&H) to US; $32 (includes S&H) to international addresses. US dollars only. Send check or money order payable to Bell-Phillip TV to: Publicity, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, 7800 Beverly Blvd., Suite 3371, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
Follow along as the soap icon interviews movie and television stars, musicians, rockers, fashion designers, heads of state and more. This book was created especially for her family and close friends and is available to the public for a limited time. Each softcover tome comes with an autographed note from Bell.
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Joy To The World
Wes Ramsey (Sam, GL; now Peter, GH) — Into the Black
Where to buy: $30, Wes Ramsey
Into the Black is the artist’s second book of poetry, comprised of pieces written between 2002-’07. In it, he shares a raw look inside the journey of life’s struggles and the beauty of the gift within those struggles that makes us who we are.
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