Must-have entertaining essentials under $25

Emily Hsieh, Shine staff
These cute, compact, two-in-one salt and pepper mills have rubbery grips so they’re that much easier to pass around if you happen to be gathered in front of the TV.-
Trudeau Mini Duo Salt and Pepper Mills, $17.95 each, surlatable.com

Seeing Carolina and her panel of chefs share their easy-but-impressive game night recipes earlier this week has left me not only hungry, but inspired about playing hostess this fall. And whether or not your next party is centered around Friday night football, there are certain things that really come in handy when you've got company. Here, eight affordable (they're all under $25!), versatile entertaining staples I guarantee you'd be glad to have next time you're hosting a get together for your friends.