The 2021 Health-Inspired Gift Guide
Hi there, welcome in! I hope everyone had a great time celebrating Thanksgiving with family and loved ones. Now, whether you have had your Christmas decorations up for the last month or if you are adamant about not setting up decorations until post-Turkey Day, we are now in full force holiday mode over here! Trees are decorated with ornaments, neighbors are putting up lights, ugly Christmas sweaters are being dusted off, and the search for presents has begun!
If you need help looking for some gift inspo for your loved ones, look no further. This list is chalk-full of gift ideas with a health-inspired twist. Keep an eye out for the gifts with a (!) - those are my top recommended!
Gifts Ideas: Active Lifestyle
WHOOP Band - very affordable, yet provides really interesting health data and has a user friendly app.
Lululemon Align Leggings (!) - true buttery soft leggings, perfect for the yogi in your life. Not much structure, but ultra comfortable.
Lululemon Wunder Train Leggings - favorite compression leggings.
Outdoor Voices Cloudknit Longsleeve - my go-to base-layer this season.
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (!) - a new discovery to me this year, but has quickly become a winter staple, and is super light weight for travel.
Nomadix Original Towel (!) - the ultimate multi-purpose towel you didn’t know you needed. It is my go-to for hot yoga and it is worth every penny.
Darn Tough Hiker Merino Wool Socks - great for winter hikes!
Shady Rays Sporty Sunglasses - they donate 10 meals for every pair of sunglasses you buy, and the best part is they will replace your sunglasses one time for a very small fee if they were broken or stolen, no questions asked!
Stainless Steel Blender Bottle (!) - the perfect water bottle or smoothie holder. The wide neck makes it so much easier to clean.
Gift Ideas: Travel Gear
North Face Surge Backpack (!) - durable and functional for all your travel needs. This bag has lasted me over 5 years of travel!
Eagle Creek Packing Cubes - pro tip: go for a semi-opaque material so you aren’t left guessing what is packed in each cube.
MyCharge Portable Charger (!) - this one has chords attached for Apple & Android - win!
Hershel Fanny Pack - a staple, and very convenient to have when traveling.
Travel Frother - if you every add collagen or powdered MCT oil to your drinks, this tool is an actual game changer.
Lightweight Hiking Backpack - less than one pound and rolls up to be really compact when traveling.
Gifts Ideas: Beauty & Self-Care
Versed Clean Skin Care (!) - Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm, Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream, Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliator & Press Start Gentle Retinol Serum are top faves!
Olive & June Clean Nail Polish - you can pick this up at Target for an easy stocking stuffer.
Honest Beauty Clean Make-up - the mascara & everything primer are my go-to’s!
Dr. Bronner’s Almond Organic Body Wash - smells AMAZING.
doTERRA Essential Oils - my favorites are Deep Blue, DigestZen, Balance, and Breathe.
Etsy Toxin Free Candle - clean and adorable! Could be a great stocking stuffer.
Pura Smart Home Fragrance Diffuser (!) the Volcano and Milk + Oatmeal scents have been my latest top picks.
Amazon Essential Oil Diffuser - I keep by my bed and love to use an orange scent in the morning, and a lavender scent before bed.
Gifts Ideas: In the Kitchen
Vitamix - ultimate gift for the smoothie lovers!
Caraway Cookware (!) - I never thought I would spend this much on cook ware but it is SO worth it. I gave away all of my Teflon pans and consolidated down to just my 4 Caraway pans!
Silicone Cooking Utensils Set - goes great with the Caraway pans.
Stasher Bags - sustainable & stylish.
Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill with Air Fryer (!) - my favorite recipes this year have been using my Ninji Foodi Grill!
Instant Pot - soup season made easy.
Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker - great for one cup, 1 carafe, with all the options in between.
Gift Ideas: Recovery
Vyper 2.0 Vibrating Foam Roller (!) - my favorite recovery tool by far.
Hypervolt Massage Devise - similar to a Theragun.
doTERRA Deep Blue Rub - think IcyHot, made with essential oils.
Hope these ideas inspire you during your holiday shopping this season! If you find this gift guide helpful, sign up for my mailing list to keep up with the latest resources, guides, and freebies I have to share!