Welcome to my last holiday gift guide of 2024! 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 the Whispersync feature to my Kindle. There’s also 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).
Gift an Experience
If it’s available where you live, buy tickets to a concert or a show they’d like. Buy a museum, association or zoo membership. Get a gift card for their favorite restaurant or experience. Check out Giftory, Tinggly and Fever for some ideas all over the country for all kinds of recipients!
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!
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.
Get it from Amazon!
JLab JBuds ANC 3 True Wireless Earbuds – Ultimate true wireless with active noise canceling and up to 42 hours playtime. They’re on sale right now – perfect to stow in your travel bag! JLAB also has a variety of earbuds (including open ear) and wired headphones for fitness, travel and work. Get 10% off of your order with code ERICAAGRAN10 or find them on Amazon.
MiiR New Standard Moka Pot – This Stovetop Espresso Maker brews a rich, flavorful 10oz cup in just five minutes, making it the perfect coffee maker for all espresso lovers. It’s a timeless design with modern materials, ensuring your stainless steel coffee maker is both stylish and sustainable. They also have kettles and a ton of great travel cups.
Baloo Weighted Blanket – This weighted blanket is made from Oeko-Tex certified, 100% chemical-free cotton and lead-free glass beads. It comes in throw, full/queen, and king sizes with weights ranging from 12 to 25 pounds. A portion of each purchase is donated to nonprofits Pajama Program, which provides the materials, information, and support kids need to for healthy sleep. Find it on Amazon now!
VADOO Personal Flex Bag – I love this anti-theft Crossbody Bag for travel. The crossbody sling bag has 6 pockets. The top main zip pocket fits an 8.3-inch iPad mini (or travel book) and snacks, lipstick, etc. The side zipper pocket can store passport, tickets and more. The front pockets keep your phone, credit cards and cash safe! Find it on Amazon in a variety of colors.
Fitbit – I still love my Fitbit. I switched to a Fitbit Versa 4 this year. 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. Find it on Amazon.
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!
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 25% off all boxes and gifts if you give your email. 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.
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.]
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)
Socks – Everyone needs awesome socks. Ja-Vie Compression Socks – I recently tried Ja-Vie Grip Performance Compression socks. They also have men’s and women’s socks and compression socks (in merino and cashmere merino for winter), flats and more! Get 20% off of your online order with code Erica. 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!
Beauty or Bath Products – I like shower steamers from Bootleg Bath. Create spa-like relaxation and luxurious bliss with this clean beauty brand. The variety pack offers a mix of relaxing and energizing scents. Find them on Amazon. Or these lovely hand creams from La Chatelaine. This 20% Shea Butter hand cream travel tin has three varieties so they can keep one in every room or bag. Check out their full line of self care gifts on Amazon. I also love shampoo bars and other products from J.R. Liggett’s 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 MERRY15.
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.
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.
Special Treats – I have a lot of treats and snack faves that aren’t always on my grocery list. Surprise them with their faves or one of mine!
Peanut Butter & Co Peanut Butter – Grab some of my fave peanut butter in traditional or modern flavors. If you spend over $50 on orders before December 26, you get a free pair of Peanut Butter & Co socks. Get 10% off on your order at ilovepeanutbutter.com with code ERICAFINDS (affiliate code).
Alter Eco Chocolate Truffles and Truffle Thins – Alter Eco offers festive limited-edition chocolates that are perfect for holiday stockings and tables. Alter Eco uses sustainably sourced organic ingredients and is Fair for Life-certified putting them on the top of the “nice list.” The following flavors in Alter Eco’s limited-time holiday-themed line are Peppermint Crème Truffle, Salted Caramel Truffles and Organic Dark Chocolate Assorted Truffles.
Tamalitoz Chili Pops Chamoy – For the more adventurous palates, check out Tamalitoz new Chili Pops Chamoy. They’re a yummy mix of sweet, salty and spicy. Each bag has three flavors – Coconut, Cucumber and Tamarind. Another great addition to holiday stockings!
Healthy Snacks – Some of my fave healthy snacks are kind of pricey! Check out my Amazon list for some of my faves.
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.