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the simple holiday gift guide 2016
…for the practical shopper.
Practical because I’ve taken on a new stance this year, minimalism. I’ve cleaned my closets, looked around and still realized that there is plenty of stuff to go around. So instead of stuffing my house (and yours) with un-needed, cute but not realistic things, why not take a practical approach?
So that’s what we’re doing this year. Are you feeling it too? Good, because there is a lot of pretty sweet and practical things to be gifted this year. My wish list is filling up.
Not to mention all of these gifts could be bought in your pajama’s while sipping on a warm spiced chai next to the fire in the comfort of your own home. I mean it really is a beautiful thing. Don’t get me wrong, I love the thrill of store searching but when it comes to watching the budget and sticking to the plan (<-why is this part so challenging?) sometimes its best if I just stay home.
While 90% of these gifts can be found on Amazon, it would be a crime for me not to mention Amazon Prime. Have you heard about it? Deals, free shipping and fast delivery. Try it out for Free for 30 days and I can promise it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.
But regardless, turn on the Christmas tunes, grab a warm breakfast and cozy in under the blanket. Here’s to wishing you a very merry shopping season. Everything in this gift guide that is under $50 is in bold letters.
Prana Mat: The #1 Massage Mat | Essential Oil Diffusor | Stainless Steel Blender Bottle: End the Days of Plastic | Athleta Stealth 7/8 Tight: Compression like you never knew existed | Salt Lamp: The best air purification + beauty in one | Wake up Natural Alarm Clock: With sunshine simulator | Earthing Mat: The secret weapon to looking younger, feeling better and more energy | Charcoal Purification Bar: Detoxify your skin the natural way and look sleek doing it | Foam Roller: Help release muscle tension and feel better all over | Fitbit Blaze + Leather Watch Strap
Low EMF Professional Hair Dryer: Because hair dryers put off some of the highest EMF’s | Sleek and beautiful Leather Watch | Better Life Bag: Beautiful and with a good cause | Natural and Safe Perfume: It smells amazing | Dear Mushka Sleek Neckless: On a mission with a cause | Chat Books: Get your first book FREE | City Jogger Sweat Pant: Sweatpants that looks good. | Love is Greater: Because graphic t’s with motivation are great daily reminders | Tom’s Slippers: Because comfort and a mission equal perfection | Nourished Planner: Health + Life + Simplicity in one daily printed planner for 2017
Beets Headphones | Pillow Massager with Heat: Because who wouldn’t love this | Natural and Clean Cologne | Saddleback Leather Front Pocket ID Wallet: Lifetime Warranty | Sleek Pebble Time Smartwatch | Impromtu Tactical Pen: This just screams tough | Leather Laptop Messenger Bag | French Coffee Press | Exotic Wood Spurtle: The only cooking utensil you need | Bose Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Le Creuset Shallow Dutch Oven: The only skillet you’ll ever need | Date Night In Cookbook: Genius way to stay connected with your spouse | Round Wood Cutting Board: Make a statement with this legacy | Vegetable Spiralizer: It makes eating vegetables so much more enjoyable | Stovetop Popcorn Maker | Teavana Perfect Tea Maker: This is something I use and love everyday | BoWood Everyday Spatula + Scoop: My favorite kitchen utensil | Instapot: It’s the new one hit wonder and can save you hours in your kitchen every week | Vitamix: Worth every penny | Cutco Knives: The only ones I use and they have warranty for life
book lovers
I can’t forget to leave you with what I think is some of the most thoughtful gifts, books. They just keep on giving all year-long through wisdom, laughter, practicality, change and maybe even a few tears. If you missed my latest post you must check out the Top 5 Health Books of 2016.
And no, these aren’t your average diet books. Rather life-changing, mind-blowing, power houses that can help you radically transform your life for the better. Gift them, and read them yourself. I can promise these are some stellar books this year.
Oh and if you don’t have time to read or want to read more books, check out Audible. Download and listen to books on any of your devices. It’s not only good for you, but good for gifting as well. Wink.
Cheers to a happy and healthy holiday 2016!
