Hosting for Memorial Day should feel fun, not frantic. Whether you’re throwing a backyard BBQ, organizing a laid-back picnic, or setting the table for an indoor get-together, the right essentials can make all the difference. We’ve rounded up 42 must-haves to help you keep things stress-free, stylish, and celebration-ready, from smart grilling tools to festive touches that bring the vibe.
Get your home hosting-ready with a sleek bathroom accessory set
Give your bathroom a quick glow-up with this bathroom accessory set. It includes a soap dispenser, toothbrush holder, waste bin, and more—everything you need for a sleek, polished look with silver and gold accents.
Make appetizers even more appetizing with these mini slate charcuterie boards
This 6-pack of mini slate charcuterie boards gives hosts a fun way to serve up cheese and snacks. They even come with chalk, so you can label everything and make your holiday spread look delish.
This Pfaltzgraff Trellis Dinnerware Set looks expensive but isn’t
The Pfaltzgraff Trellis Dinnerware Set looks high-end but won’t break the bank. With a 4.7-star rating, it’s attractive and durable—perfect for your holiday meals or any special occasion. This set adds a touch of elegance without the hefty price tag.
These flickering flameless candles add fire-free sophistication to your table
Set the mood with these flickering flameless candles. They give off a cozy, realistic glow without having to worry about an open flame tipping over. Add a little extra charm to your table decor!
This dinnerware set makes you the hostess with the mostess
If you love to host, a beautiful set of plates is a must. The Famiware Milkyway plates and bowls set feature a delicate speckled finish that makes them look and feel way more expensive—perfect for a dinner party. But the fact that they’re both dishwasher and microwave safe also makes them ideal for everyday use.
An electric warming tray that keeps food fresh and hot
Whether you’re a frequent host or just want to enjoy your meals at the perfect temperature, this electric warming tray is a valuable addition to your setup. It features nine temperature settings to keep your food from slightly warm to piping hot and even has a roll-up design for easy storage.
Host in style with an oversize rattan tray
The large rattan tray is a multifunctional favorite—perfect for serving drinks, organizing coffee table items, or anchoring decorative pieces. Its woven texture brings warmth and casual elegance to both indoor and outdoor settings.
This Taco Tuesday kit keeps your toppings warm and separate
If they take their Tuesday nights a little more seriously than most, they need this taco bar setup. It keeps fillings warm, toppings separate, and rotates—it’s basically the dream setup.
This stove cover adds extra counter space
Need more counter space? Add it with this acacia wood stove cover that protects your stovetop while adding farmhouse charm to your kitchen. You can also use it as a serving tray, charcuterie board, or bathtub snack tray.
A messy eater’s new favorite bowl…or plate?
For the messy eater, these plates double as bowls, keeping your food and sauces securely in place with their high, wide edges. Its sleek, minimalist design adds elegance to any meal while minimizing spills and ensuring a cleaner, more enjoyable dining experience–perfect for pasta, salad, or lazily sitting on the couch.
A rice paddle so beautifully designed it doubles as kitchen decor
Make cooking more fun with this squirrel-shaped rice paddle. This quirky, non-stick gadget handles even the stickiest sushi rice with ease, while its tiny feet keep it off the counter for extra hygiene. Dishwasher-safe and downright adorable, it’s a must-have for any kitchen.
These burner covers keep your stovetop spotless
Keep your stovetop sparkling clean with these gas stove burner covers. Grease, spills, burnt-on food—they’re no match for these handy protectors. Simply trim them to fit your burners and easily wipe them down as needed.
This glass pitcher adds elegance and practicality to your kitchen
Built to last and handle hot and cold drinks, this beautiful glass pitcher won’t crack or shatter from temperature changes. The non-drip spout ensures no mess, so you can pour with ease.
Keep lunch, snacks, and drinks in a minifridge with freezer
It’s a good idea to get up and move throughout the workday. However, if you don’t want to traipse to the kitchen to grab lunch or a cold drink, a minifridge with freezer is the appliance you’ll want in your home office next. You can even keep some frozen treats in there.
This charcuterie board is the new life of the party
Don’t miss another chance to impress everyone you invite over with the assistance of this beautiful charcuterie board. This easy-to-clean and stunning bamboo board is big enough to fit all of your favorite cheeses and cleans easily once all of the guests have left. It even has a built-in hidden drawer with all of the knives and tools you’ll need to serve guests. Don’t let this board pass you by!
This handy sun sail that creates shade where you need it
If your backyard doesn’t have a ton of shade, consider making your own by hanging up this sun sail. It’s made from high-density polytethylene that allows wind and water to pass through, so there’s no need to worry about having to empty it out after a rainy day. Stainless steel D-rings at each corner make it easy to hang up. And with 16 colors to choose from, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one that suits your backyard.
A chicken shredder that’s quick and safe
Shred your favorite meats in no time with this chicken shredder. It has a non-slip base and two handles for extra convenience and can be used for vegetables and salads as well.
An affordable patio furniture set made from premium PE rattan
If those lounge chairs won’t suit your space, consider opting for this patio furniture set instead. Each order comes with four pieces: one love seat, two chairs, as well as a coffee table. And since all pieces are made from a combination of tough steel and premium PE rattan, you can rest assured that they’re designed to hold up from season to season.
This hammock chair creates the perfect reading nook
Enjoy the gentle sway of this hammock chair as you get lost in the pages of your favorite book. It comes with a hardware kit for easy installation and can support up to 500 lbs.
Tabletop firepit makes s’mores
Your friend who loves s’mores will go crazy when they see you got them this mini fireplace. Working as a stylish centerpiece for winter and a way to have campfires in the summer, it also comes with a kit for roasting treats.
Channel Parisian Charm With Bistro Chairs
Woven rattan and vintage curves make these bistro chairs a lively nod to traditional Parisian cafes and sunny patios.
This waterproof storage box is just what you’ve been looking for
Enjoy keeping a large amount of your favorite outdoor items safely tucked away in this waterproof storage box. Made to be kept out in all sorts of weather, this box is durable and long-lasting. Large enough to house many of your favorite outdoor materials and strong enough to take a beating, you’ll love the durability of this outdoor storage box.
A grill caddy to keep all of your supplies together
Whether you’re camping, chilling at home, or out for a picnic, this grill caddy is the essential carrying kit for all of your grilling must haves. Including a paper towel holder, this strong black metal caddy has seven compartments for all of your grilling tools and spices to be organized in.
The burger press that helps your patties cook evenly
The trick to ensuring all your burger patties cook at the same rate is to make them the same size — and this press can help. You can adjust it so that it makes quarter-, half-, as well as three-quarter-pound patties, or even use it to press a delicious crab cake. And since it’s made from cast aluminum, you won’t have to worry about it sticking to meat.
The magical flame packets that add fun colors to campfires
No camping trip or backyard bonfire is complete without at least a few of these magical flame packets. Simply toss them into your fire, and they’ll cause the flames to light up with vibrant shades of blue, green, purple, and more. “The colors are vibrant and varied…” raved one reviewer. “It lasts much longer than I expected, too, lasting about 60-90 minutes each time!”
Get your yard organized with this garden hose reel holder
This garden hose reel holder is designed with a sturdy four-foot setup that keeps it firmly in place on your lawn. It provides enough space to handle longer hoses and prevent them from sitting on wet ground. This simple addition can really tidy up your outdoor space and keep things in order.
The Ninja DG551 Foodi Smart XL helps you cook food in so any ways
The convenience of the Ninja DG551 Foodi Smart XL is matched only by its ingenious smart feature that can help you cook your food right every time. Namely, we’re referring to the Foodi Smart Thermometer, which actively monitors food temperature to make small adjustments throughout the process.
For moms who love to cook, check out the KitchenAid food chopper
Whether she’s dicing veggies or making salsa, the KitchenAid 3.5-cup food chopper is a kitchen MVP for culinary moms. Its compact design saves counter space, while two speeds make food prep easy-peasy. Bonus: It’s also easy to clean!
A knife set with an aesthetically pleasing holder
Keep your knives on your countertop without sacrificing style with this knife set. Each piece is crafted from stainless steel with a nonstick coating and is automatically sharpened when placed back in the holder.
Get perfect butter every time with this container
Enjoy soft, spreadable butter anytime with the butter crock. This classic French design keeps butter fresh and creamy without refrigeration, so your toast, bagels, and baked goods always get the perfect buttery finish.
Keep your guac fresh longer with this air-tight container
Keep your guacamole vibrant and fresh with the airtight guacamole container. This genius gadget pushes out air to prevent browning, so your dips stay green and appetizing long after taco night.
This sandwich bag organizer declutters your drawers
Are your kitchen drawers a low-key disaster? This baggie organizer and wrap dispenser sorts everything with a built-in cutter for foil and plastic wrap so everything finally has a rightful place.
This sink caddy keeps your countertops dry
Say goodbye to soggy sponges and wet countertops. This sink organizer has a spout that swivels in three directions so excess water can drain right into the sink. It also has separate compartments for sponges, brushes, and dish soap.
Effortless season with this gravity electric grinder set
Grinding fresh spices has never been more convenient. With the gravity electric grinder set, you just flip it over and the grinder does the work for you, no buttons needed. It’s a fun, simple way to add a touch of fresh flavor to any dish.
This oil dispenser has a spray-trigger
This oil sprayer helps you save money by letting you skip aerosol cans and use your own household oil to coat food and cookware. It’s a Best Seller in its category, with reviewers praising its clog-free design and the added convenience of being able to pour from the top.
This strainer expands to fit on your sink
Are you tired of that awkward balancing act when you’re trying to rinse or drain something in the sink? This expandable colander is your solution. It stretches to fit almost any sink, so you can say goodbye to spills and splashes.
This satisfying ice cube tray with a lid and a bin
What better way to show your parties extra love than with an ice cube tray that’s fun and practical? This one makes popping out ice cubes feel like the satisfying experience of popping bubble wrap—but with the bonus of perfect ice cubes. It also comes with a storage bin so that you can make loads of ice at once.
These sharp kitchen scissors can snip up garden herbs
Chop herbs fast with this five-blade pair of kitchen scissors. These sharp scissors have a comfy handle and can speed through herbs such as rosemary, cilantro, thyme, dill, and more to give your food extra flavor. They also come with a cleaning brush to keep them in good condition.
A ring toss game that’s fun for both kids and adults
Whether you’re five or 55, playing this ring toss game is a fun way to spend the afternoon with family. The stand is sealed to help keep it looking good in the event that it starts to rain, and setting it up only takes a few short minutes. Plus, at less than three pounds in weight, taking it with you to the beach or pool should be no trouble at all using the included carrying case.
Spikeball — The Game You Can Play Anytime, Anywhere
Described as a mashup of volleyball and foursquare, Spikeball is working to become the next great global sport. According to USASpikeball.com, there are over 1,000 ranked Spikeball teams. Get in on the fun with the Spikeball standard set, which includes a ball, net, drawstring bag, and rulebook.
This countertop dishwasher doesn’t need to be plumbed in
This countertop dishwasher is great for small spaces. It has a five-liter water tank, so you can use it anywhere without plumbing. It can wash over 30 items on a normal, rapid, steam, or glass setting. It also has one dedicated to washing fruit.