Welcome to my second holiday gift guide in as many days! There are SO many great choices out there. This guide offers some gifts for folks who like want to be more stylish, like to try new things, travel and like gifts that give back. I could probably write 20 more versions but don’t worry, I won’t. Check out my Gift Guide for Runners + Fit Folks (and enter my giveaway) – there are some sure things on there for the fitness focused folks in your life. I’m also planning a stocking stuffers post, so stay tuned! Without further ado – awesome gifts for everyone many people in your life…
For the Home Stay…
Brighten up any home with succulents from Lula’s Garden. I’ve been living for my plants since we’ve been home so much. Check out these adorable succulents that come in festive gift boxes and planters. For a limited time, get 30% off of the Holiday Joy Gift Set with code EARLYBF. You can buy now and ship later. They also have non-holiday versions and deluxe gardens for delivery in the Los Angeles area.
Up your cocktail game with beautiful glasses from Well Told – We’re obsessed with these beautiful etched glass map rocks glasses. They also have other glasses and types of maps. They make coffee mugs, travel cups and more! Check out these unique and thoughtful gifts!
Commemorate the good times with Mixtiles – I’m missing friends and adventures. I printed out some fun pictures from my social feed with Mixtiles. You can pick out some photos from your giftee’s social feed or you can get a gift card. They’re normally $11 each for 8 x 8 photos that come in a light frame or a clean edge. They have sticky strips on the back so they’re easy to hang and to move around. Great for fun Zoom background changes! They have a Black Friday sale on now for 16 for $89!
Brighten up any home with playful food (and wine) home goods from The Neighborgoods. Check out these fun food themed dishtowels, tote bags, masks, art prints, onsies and more! They also have adorable gift sets with themes for the wine lover, coffee lover, veggie lover… basically all of the people on your list! I gifted the Wine Lovers gift set and it was a hit!
Light up the room with candles from Vim + Vigor! These candles are in beautiful made to be repurposed as plant pots, mugs, vases or anything you can imagine. They sent me a beautiful copper candle base with holly berry + fire candle. They suggest planting a succulent after the candle burns.
For the coffee lover who likes a sleek design… check out this gorgeous Cafe Specialty Drip Coffee Maker. The ten-cup drip coffee maker has WiFi and an incredible Voice-to-Brew system that works with Alexa or Google Home, perfect for the person in your household who literally can’t function before their first cup.It makes 1 – 10 cups and has an insulated carafe to keep the coffee warm longer. Enter to win one from my friends at A Sweat Life through 11/30 with this link.
When in doubt make some soft serve! My friends from Elmhurst Creamery sent me some plant-based soft serve mix (oat based) and a fun Zoku ice cream maker. You can make chocolate or vanilla soft serve one serving at a time and have fun with add-ins. You can get mixes and ice cream makers in a bundle here. (Plus get 4.5% cash back with Rakuten.)
For the Traveler (when that’s a thing again!)
Arrive with fresh legs with Vim & Vigr Compression Socks – I wear CEP Compression for running but I love Vim & Vigr for travel. They offer fashionable and fun compression socks for work, travel and life. They are “weaving style and quality into therapeutic threads” and offer “designer socks with health benefits.” They have socks for men and women in all kinds of awesome patterns. I have two argyle pairs and love them! They also make tights for women. These are great for recovery and travel. They have some great holiday promotions running now, too. Get 15% off on your first order with this link.
Smell good, keep your body and hair clean with Godai Soaps Travel Set – I’m obsessed with these beautiful soaps that can be used as shampoo on the road! They’re all natural, vegan, certified organic soaps in five varieties. They make full sized and travel sized soaps that can be used on the body and as shampoo. They’re also made in the USA with non GMO ingredients. Get the travel set for your road warrior online and on Amazon.
Go hands free with Keebos – check out this fun phone case on a lanyard that let’s you take your iPhone hands free! It’s functional and fashionable. There’s a slot for cards and a hand strap so that your selfies are on point. They also have fun phone cases with card holder wallets on the back. You can get them online and on Amazon.
Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle – When travel becomes a thing again, this Nomader Collapsible Water Bottle is perfect for your athlete. It’s great for gym and school bags, too. It’s easy to pack, leak-proof, dishwasher safe and has a convenient carry loop. It comes in a variety of fun colors. Get in on Amazon.
For Folks Resolving to have a Healthier 2021!
Always have healthy food on hand with Daily Harvest (Gift Card) – Daily Harvest sends delicious single portion frozen smoothies, soups, harvest bowls, flatbreads and now Scoops (dairy free desserts) and a few other goodies. The ingredients are fresh and there is no work to do. You just open, blend or heat and eat. I love the soups and harvest bowls for a delicious, healthy lunch. These are a bit of an extravagance, so getting a gift card would be a great treat. [Treat yourself! You can also get $25 off your first order with this link.]
Keep moving with FitBit – I still love my Fitbit. I switched to a FitBit Versa 2. I’ve found that tracking steps with my FitBit keeps me moving not only when I’m running, but throughout the day. The Versa reminds me to get up and move throughout the work day. They’ve updated the smart watches to the new Fitbit Versa 3. You can get it on Amazon starting at $179.95 (Affiliate Link) or at Fitbit online [Get 1.5% cash back with Rakuten formerly ebates, too!].
Manage aches and pains with GoodFOR Pain Relief Cream – GoodFOR Relief Level 10 is a topical pain relief cream made with hemp, menthol, arnica and camphor. It also contains a variety of all natural essential oils. A small dab goes a long way. It’s great for pain relief on sore muscles and has a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee. Get 15% off with code ERICAFINDS15.
Give a massage any time! Normally, I recommend a massage gift certificate, but this year I’m recommending the KT Recovery+ Ice/Heat Massage Ball – a multi-functional massage roller ball with hot and cold therapy versatility. It’s an ideal gift during the pandemic for anyone missing professional massages. They also have a new Recovery+ Pain Relief Gel Roll-On for body aches, strains, sprains, arthritis and bruising with a blend of warm and cool sensations. The Massage Ball is on sale at Amazon right now!
For more fitness ideas, check out my Gift Guide for Runners + Fit Folks (and enter my giveaway).
For Someone Who Likes to Try New Things:
Most people won’t buy subscription boxes, but getting a subscription is like being gifted over and over. Here are some that I love:
FabFitFun – The box for women is packed “fabulous finds in beauty, wellness, fashion, and fitness, hand-picked by the FabFitFun team, delivered once per season.” The value is always over $200 for $49.99. You can gift one box or several. It’s a gift that keeps on giving!
Causebox – This is a “quarterly curation of socially conscious lifestyle products for women.” Every box is filled with products that have a story and make a difference! Like FabFitFun, the value is always over $200 for $49.99. Get $10 off a CAUSEBOX subscription or gift with this link.
Love with Food – LwF helps you discover new organic or all-natural snacks. Love With Food members will receive a curated box of unique, hard-to-find tasty snacks which varies based on seasonal themes. For every box sold, they donate a meal to several food banks such as the Feeding America Network and Share Our Strength. LWF is a Finds’ fave! Love with Food is bringing you Black Friday & Cyber Monday savings early this year! Order before 12/2 to get 20% off all subscriptions!
Urthbox – UrthBox is a great way way to discover healthy new foods, beverages, snacks and more for your home, the office or on-the-go every month. If you gift a box, you get a bonus box to try yourself. If you gift multiple months, you get big discounts. Check it out here.
For the Do-Gooder:
For the gal who likes to wear ethical and fair trade clothes and accessories, check out the Wearwell holiday shop. I’d recommend a gift card and then your giftee can take a style quiz and get a curated selection of ethical and fair trade items to choose from each month. Get gift cards here.
Support adults with disabilities with Aspire CoffeeWorks – This collaboration between Metropolis Coffee Company and Aspire enables adults with disabilities to work and provides awesome coffee. All of the profits go to support additional Aspire programs. Check out great holiday gifts like this coffee and travel mug here.
Support Chicago moms with Bright Endeavors Candles – This Chicagoland non-profit teaches young moms them to craft premium soy candles in a supportive, professional environment. Through their paid job training program, they provide job skills that young moms need to secure quality employment. They also make lovely candles in a variety of scents and sizes starting at only $7.99. They have great gift sets, too!
Gift great socks and help the homeless with Bombas Socks– I found Bombas in 2015. They make athletic leisure socks for men, women, kids and toddlers. For every pair sold, they donate one pair to a person in need. The socks are amazingly comfortable and durable. They now come in a variety of colors and now in Merino Wool, too! Get 25% off your order with this link.
For the Person who has Everything
Get some great coffee! If you have a coffee lover on your list, check out the coffee, coffee subscriptions or fun merch from my friends at Humblemaker. Get 35% off of your first order with this link. I’ve also been enjoying new Kenyan coffees from a new local Chicago couple called Kikwetu. They also have some fun mugs, too.
Find fun phone cases to match every outfit from Casely. They make fun, fashionable phone cases and accessories. For the folks who love to change their cases with their looks, gift a 3 or 6 month subscription for a new case each month. Get 35% off on your order right now with this link and get a $20 credit for referring friends if you join their rewards program.
Gift Cards or Charitable Donations– I used to think gift cards were kind of lame, but the more things I have, the more I like being able to pick out a gift for myself when I want it (or find something that I want or need). I also love getting charitable donations to organizations that mean a lot to me.
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Please note: I was not compensated by the vendors mentioned in this post. I’ve tested some of these products throughout the year in exchange for honest reviews and some I just like! This post contains Amazon, Daily Harvest, Casely, Wearwell, FabFitFun, Causebox and Love with Food affiliate/referral links. If you purchase with these links, I will receive a small commission. All opinions are my own.