Gifts Worth Giving
Happy holidays, cherubs!
Is anyone else as excited as I am to re-watch Elf as many times as humanly possible over the next few weeks?
I'm sure lots of you are in the midst of holiday shopping (I'm actually a little crazy and always try to finish before Thanksgiving #savemefrommyself) - which can be both fun and stressful, depending on who you're buying for.
There's something magical about giving someone a gift that you, A. know they are going to love, and B. know will make their life better/easier/more comfortable somehow.With that in mind, I rounded up a short + sweet little gift guide for you to enjoy based on 7 things that contribute to a life full of health + happiness - 'tis the season, amiright?!
2015 Gift Guide
This Desire Map Planner (which comes in both daily + weekly formats) is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who's got big dreams. Because intentions + goals have so much more power when they're written down, and Danielle LaPorte has mastered the science of creating a life that's authentic + abundant. Also, she's refined this planner to perfection over 3 years of feedback + surveys, so you know it's good.
A gift for meditation newbies + masters alike, having the app Headspace on your phone is like having 24/7 access to a pocket-sized mindfulness guru. It's chock full of guidance, tools, and themes so each meditator can learn + choose what works for them. Headspace offers 4 different membership lengths, ranging from 1 month to forever.
Most of us need more H2O in our lives, and it's way easier/more fun to hydrate when you've got a trusty, toxin-free water bottle that you love. These bkr bottles are glass (so no need to worry about plastic nasties), with a sturdy silicone sleeve to protect against breakage. The sleeves come in tons of different gorgeous colors, which are updated every season (I have 2 colors in the 500ml size, and am obsessed).
This is an incredible setup for someone who wants to eliminate toxins from their life + boost their health naturally. The Home Essentials Kit comes with 10 of the most-loved essential oils, and an amazing diffuser - which will give a powerful kickstart anyone's wellness party. I use these oils and my diffuser daily - and I can't speak highly enough of them. Show the people on your list some extra love by giving them tools live life to the fullest. Also, in December this kit comes with an extra free bottle of one of my favorite oils, Frankincense ($93 retail value) - so there's a bonus for you in the mix, too. (Email me for ordering deets, and I'll hook you up with wholesale pricing - 25% off).
The Cashmere Travel Wrap by White + Warren is a bit of a splurge, but it's one of those things that lasts forever and never goes out of style. An investment piece at its finest. It's super versatile - there are endless ways to wear it, it even works as a blanket in a pinch, and it's an 11 out of 10 on the coziness scale. It's also one of the softest things you'll ever put your paws on. A cash-miracle, if you will.
They don't call it the "Taj Mahal of yoga mats" for nothin'. Weighing in at 7 lbs, Manduka's Black Mat PRO is solid and cushy at the same time (it even keeps bony knees and elbows comfortable without having to fold the mat over). It also comes with a lifetime warranty, so the special yogi in your life will be om-ing in comfort 4eva.
This. Book. I keep it in my bedside drawer and continue to reread it because I love it so much. Everyone on your list will benefit in a huge way from reading Being Peace by zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh. His writing style is beautiful + simple, and his message is incredibly important. You can't help but smile while you're flipping through the pages.