Welcome to my last holiday gift guide of 2022! If you’re still shopping for gifts, check out my “Gift Guide for Runners + Fit Folks” and my “Gift Guide for Most Everyone.” Without further ado, here are some awesome stocking stuffers and last minute gifts that your loved ones might enjoy.
LAST MINUTE GIFTS – many can be purchased on Amazon with Prime shipping in time for the holidays.
Audible Gift Membership – I love listening to Audible books while I run or walk. I love thee Whispersync feature to my Kindle. Now, there is a huge Audible Plus Catalog with memberships. The Plus Catalog is an “all-you-can-listen” to catalog including thousands of audio books, podcasts and originals. You can gift 1, 3, 6 and 12 month memberships on Amazon. You can also gift Kindle Unlimited which has over 1 million titles available with the membership (and many have free audio, too!)
For readers, also consider gift cards to local book stores! Some Chicago favorites are Unabridged Books, Open Books and Semicolon Bookstore (Women and Black owned business).
Holiday Gifts from Lula’s Garden – I’ve been loving my plants more than now that I’m home more. These lovely succulents are eco friendly and come in gift box planters. I love Holiday Joy Garden I received (as shown).
Want someone to pick out all of the best goodies for you? Gift (or get) a subscription box! 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!
Alltrue – 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 an Alltrue subscription or gift with this link.
Try the World – Try the World offers a curated selection of gourmet foods—including ingredients to cook with, drinks, and snacks—from around the world every month. It’s the perfect gift for your adventurous giftee who’s missing world travels right now! Get $10 off with code eagran21.
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. They share the best non-GMO, organic and all natural foods. If you gift a box, you get a bonus box to try yourself. If you gift multiple months, you get big discounts. Get 30% off all boxes and gifts + a free box with code HOLIDAY22 through 1/6/23. Check it out here.
Try a Runnerbox is a subscription box for runners (and they have one for bikers and one for triathletes, too!) You know I love my subscription boxes and this is a great one for runners. You can gift a one time holiday gift box (a/k/a a runner stocking!) for $29.00. Your runners will thank you for this one.
Smartass & Sass Boxes. These curated gifts and subscription boxes are for your lady friends who love to laugh (and are partial to sarcasm!) This is a women owned, small business that’s “classy, sassy and a little bit smartassy.” I can get behind that! In addition to the monthly subscriptions, you can buy individual fun items (and past boxes) in the shop.
Daily Harvest (Gift Card) – Daily Harvest sends delicious single portion frozen smoothies, soups, harvest bowls 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.]
Nuts.com Holiday Gifts – We’ve been getting nuts, dried fruit, dry goods and goodies from Nuts.com for years. This year, they send me a holiday tin and Box of Winter Wonderland with a mix of healthy items and sweet treats.
Foxtrot – Chicago fave Foxtrot has awesome gift boxes for local and national delivery. They have celebratory wines, treats, snacks and self care products. Get $10 off of your first order with this link.
STOCKING STUFFERS
If you ever read this blog, you know I love my energy bars and hydration products. These are great stocking stuffers – healthy and practical! You can head to Whole Foods, REI or even better buy online from Finds’ fave The Feed. I love The Feed because you can try single items or flavors to test all kinds of new products. What would please a runner more than some new energy bars and fuels? A variety pack! You can give gift cards for your giftee’s local running store, too!
Goodr “OG” Sunglasses – Goodr OGs are perfect stocking stuffers. These $25 sunglasses are super comfy and come in a zillion fun color combinations. I find that mine are almost impossible to break or lose. LOL. ($25 online or on Amazon)
Humblemaker Coffee – I’ve been working with Humblemaker Coffee and love their new roasts. Get on your first order with this link.
Socks – Everyone needs awesome socks. Check out Bombas for awesome sporty socks (as shown) plus merino wool, dress socks and more for men, women and children. The best part is that they donate a pair of super sturdy socks to someone in need for every pair purchased! Get 25% off your first purchase with this link. Speaking of socks, I’m loving my Heat Holders thermal socks and slipper socks for the colder weather! Also consider socks with inspirational messages from notes to self. I’m loving my “I am crushing it” socks for workouts and wearing around the house!
Soap or Natural Beauty Products – Check out Kindred Essence. This small, minority and women-owned business, of homemade candles and natural bath and beauty products celebrates “the color and potency of life.” Kindred Essence candles that provide a pleasing aroma that lingers well after the flame is extinguished. Their bath and body products that are made with certified organic shea butter and oils, and scented with essential oils. Find them online and on Amazon.
Caffeinated Products for People on the Go! My faves are Run Gum or Seattle Gummy Company Mocca Shots. Speaking of on the go caffeine, one of my favorite new instant coffees with adaptogens and superfoods is a great gift! Check out Grateful Earth and get 15% off with code HAPPYHOLIDAYS15.
Teleties -These strong grip, no rip hair ties double as bracelets. They’re strong, pretty and stylish. They’re great for runners (and kids) they leave no crimp in your hair. Get 10%
Nature Bee Beeswax Wraps. They make awesome colorful, reusable kitchen items to replace the plastic! Get 50% off on a variety 6 packs for all of the eco-conscious folks on your list here.
Sprout pencils. Write, draw, doodle & design, until your pencil is too short to use, then turn it upside down, plant it & enjoy watching it grow into fragrant herbs, flowers or fresh organic vegetables. Each pencil indicates what seed type is inside. This version has motivational quotes, too. It’s a win-win-win! Find them on Amazon.
Mouthwatchers Toothbrushes -Toothbrushes make great stocking stuffers. These antimicrobial toothbrushes from Mouthwatchers are my favorite! Doctor Plotka’s silver-infused bristles naturally eliminate 99% of bacteria, viruses and fungi within 6 hours. Morning or night, you can rely on clean bristles! I love my travel version, too! Get it here on Amazon.
Stojo Collapsible Travel Cup – This collapsible, dishwasher safe cup is great for daily commutes, travel and camping. They have 12 and 24 oz. versions and some with straws. Find them on Amazon.
TrapStix Lip Balms – TrapStix is formulated with gentle, nurturing ingredients, including grapeseed oil, coconut oil and sweet almond oil to nourish dry and delicate lips. A touch of beeswax creates a lasting barrier against the elements. Pick your three favorite flavors in this mini stocking for only $6.99!
Fun treats! Making ice cream is super easy this festive season with a ready-made mixture from HIJINX! Give one of their delicious mixes and have a blast creating a cool treat you make in your blender, freeze, and enjoy. No ice cream maker is needed. They have 29 flavors including some great holiday options like candy cane!
Chocolate – I love chocolate gifts! Two of my faves are new Dr. Bronner’s Magic All in One Chocolate Bars. You can buy a variety pack here. I gifted myself the Holiday Collection from Hu Chocolate. You also can’t go wrong with a variety pack of Paleo chocolate truffles from Honey Mama’s.
Healthy Snacks – Some of my fave healthy snacks are kind of pricey! Check out my Amazon list for some of my faves.
Don’t forget to shop local. Consider gift cards for your giftee’s favorite local businesses, gyms and restaurants. It supports the local economy and also is more likely to get there quickly!
Did I miss any of your faves? Please tell me about it in the comments!
Please note: I was not compensated by these vendors for this post. I was given samples of some products to test for review at no cost in exchange for honest reviews. All opinions are my own. There are affiliate links for Amazon, Daily Harvest, Teleties and Nuts.com in this post. If you use these links, I’ll receive a small commission.