Welcome to my second holiday gift guide this year! 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 – 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
Up their 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!
For the budding chef – up their knife game with this awesome set from Nakano. We have the Chef’s knife and love it! Get 30% off of any order with code EAGRAN through 12/10.
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!
For a better organized and more sustainable kitchen, grab the Mixed Bundle from Stojo. These collapsible cups, bottles and food storage containers are easy to use and store. They are made with the world’s safest silicone and BPA free plastic. They are great for at home or on the go.
Up their home coffee game with a Pour Over Kettle or Moka Pot from Miir. The Moka pot is made from durable, non-corrosive stainless steel and PCR (post-consumer recycled) components. It’s built so that every cup of coffee comes with a more responsible footprint. It makes espresso more accessible and looks pretty slick, too! Check out the wide range of drinkware and kitchenware to go with it from Miir.
Up their cooking game with The MeatStick. It’s the perfect gift for those that love the newest high-tech toy, for the foodies that want to cook the perfect steak, and for those that cook in the kitchen that need another useful kitchen tool, it can even be used for outdoor cooking. Get up to $90 off online or find it on Amazon.
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. The Mother’s Day planters and gift sets are adorable and you can get cute extras, too!
For the Traveler
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. Get 15% off on your first order with this link.
Keep your hands clean and moisturized with PlaneAire Hands Sanitizer and Wipes. These new vegan, moisturizing, nourishing and germ-killing products keep your 2023 travel plans (or any plans) in good hands. Get PlaneAire online and on Amazon.
Keep your phone safe and secure with these cross body phone cases from Keebos. These cases have a variety of straps to choose from and a credit card wallet on the back. They’re perfect for active adventures like hot air ballooning or hiking. They also keep your phone secure while you travel. Check out all of the great options here and get 20% off your order with code SANTA20.
Keep warm and cozy with socks, hats and gloves from Heat Holders. Heat Holders socks are specially developed with cashmere-like acrylic yarn which provides high performance insulation against the cold with superior moisture breathing abilities. I love the hats and gloves, too! Find them online (get 10% cash back with Rakuten) and on Amazon.
Stay stylish while packing and on the go from Hi Love Travel. They make awesome purses, packs and totes. All of the bags are functional and lightweight. They’re water-resistant and made with a unique material that is super soft to the touch. They have a ton of patterns and styles. I have gifted these a bunch and they are very well received. Get them here. Get free shipping through 12/10 with code SHIPLOVE23 at checkout.
For a Bit of Coziness and Self Care
Make every day a spa day with the Magic Bag Spa Wrap. This satin wrapped compress is designed for soothing relief of aches and pains with lavender essential oils to promote relaxation and stress relief. Ideal to relief stress, as well as neck and shoulder pain. Provides moist heat for up to 30 minutes or keep in the freezer for cold treatment for inflammation. Check out Magic Bag’s Signature Edition line and get 20% off your purchase of $30 or more.
Gift a quick spa treatment every day with the Baloom Microcurrent Facial Massager. The Microcurrent Facial Massager improves circulation and reduces tensions, with no side effects. It’s like having a professional facial at home or in your travels. That’s a win win!
Level up your soap with handmade organic soaps with shea butter from 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.
Up their skincare game with the Core Product Trio from Veriphy Skincare. I tried these products last year and had the opportunity to get a set again this year. These all natural products are vegan and cruelty free. Fight dryness with the ultra-hydrating Self Absorbed Facial Moisturizer. Banish dull skin with Power Trip Facial Serum. This gentle, exfoliating and hydrating serum will leave your skin looking smooth and radiant. Then top it all off with their award-winning 20/20 Eye Cream to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This kit is regularly $200 but it’s on sale for $161 for the holidays!
Make things cozier with Revitalign Slippers – I’m obsessed with my cozy slippers with arch support (and slip free bottoms) from Revitalign. I also love their flip flops for post race/summer walks and their slip on shoes for walking everywhere. Get 10% off online with code Erica10.
For Folks Resolving to have a Healthier 2023!
Always have healthy food on hand with Daily Harvest (Gift Card) – Daily Harvest sends delicious single portion frozen smoothies, soups, harvest bowls, flatbreads and Scoops (dairy free desserts) and a few other goodies. 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 wear a Fitbit Versa 3. 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 4. You can get it on Amazon (Affiliate Link) or get Versa 2 or Versa 4 at Fitbit online.
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.
Buy a bundle of better for you (delicious) chocolate from Hu Chocolate. These bars are vegan, USDA organic, Paleo certified. There are eight varieties of vegan dark chocolate and five varieties of grass fed milk chocolate. They’re all sweetened with coconut sugar and are so delish! Get 15% off of your order with code ERICAFINDS.
For more fitness ideas, check out my Gift Guide for Runners + Fit Folks.
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!
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.
Alltrue – This is a “quarterly curation of socially conscious lifestyle products for women” (formerly Causebox). 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 Alltrue subscription or gift with this link.
Eat2Explore – Explore new adventures in your kitchen this holiday season with the HOLIDAY WORLD BAKING bundle! Travel to new culinary destinations at home with your little foodies with our award-winning global baking kits. There are subscriptions and fun gift bundles here.
For the Do-Gooder:
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. 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.
Buy sustainable gifts at Brightly. I’m a bit obsessed with these cards that are reusable Swedish dish cloths! They also have $25 “Mystery” gift boxes for parents, cooks, dog lovers and young adventures.
Check out 321 Coffee! They employee people with Downs Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. I’m excited to try their coffee. You can order online here or try it in North Carolina.
Provide nutritious delicious spices and feed people in need. Enspice extracts essential nutrients from plants like kale and sweet potato and blends them in with fresh spices. Plus for every spice sold, they give a meal to a person in need. They’ve donated over 100K meals so far. Find them online.
Get a sweet treat and support a company with a great mission with Prospector Gourmet Popcorn. These treats are popped daily at the Prospector Theater. They run a non-profit dedicated to providing employment “popportunities” to people with disabilities.
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 $10 off of your order with this link. Active folks may enjoy great instant superfood coffees and lattes from Grateful Earth or make anywhere single serve coffees from Steeped.
If tea’s more their jam, check out iLOLA. The Tea Discs Essentials Set let’s mom enjoy iLOLA Tea Discs at home, in the office or on the go. This set is complimented with a tea infuser and the iLOLA Traveller (Thermos). The Tea Disc fits perfectly and the Traveller keeps her favorite tea warm or cold.
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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