Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Happy Holidays Everyone!

I’m back again with a list of health and sustainability-inspired gift ideas to make your holiday shopping easier. I’ve included options for every budget so you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Some of these companies already have back Friday deals going on as well so check them out soon to take advantage of the savings.

Thankfully this year will be a little more normal and festive for most of us and it will be SO nice to be able to gather with our loved ones once again. I hope you have a wonderful and healthy holiday season and I’ll see you here again soon!

Kari Gran Mini Kit And Lip Whip + KUSSHI Everyday Bag - $84

You know I love me some Kari Gran! This elegant and practical self-care gift features Kari’s Mini Kit + Peppermint Tinted Lip Whip packed with skin-loving, non-toxic ingredients, and the Kusshi Everyday Bag. The perfect gift (for you or your BFF) is everything you need in an ideal, on-the-go size (description from Kari’s site).

Shamila Fine Jewelry Carved Minaret Earrings in Green Onyx - $650

Shamila’s work is the perfect gift when you need something that’s truly special and luxurious. Shamila’s Minaret Collection is inspired by the soulful architecture of Istanbul and are custom carved and faceted. These minaret earrings are some of my favorite pieces of hers and the carnelian ones are equally gorgeous. Also check out her delicious stacking rings and one-of-a-kind collection.

Cannelle et Vanilla Bakes Simple - $35

James Beard award-nominated food blogger Aran Goyoaga’s newest cookbook is all about easy-to-follow, gluten-free recipes and it even includes a special holiday baking chapter. Each recipe offers dairy-free substitutions and some are already vegan. This beautiful book makes a great gift for the bakers in your life who want to make cleaned up, delicious, and simple recipes.

Anima Mundi Apothecary Brain Kit: Adaptogenic Nootropics - $99.99

I feature something from this company every year. Anima Mundi never ceases to impress me and this kit is no exception. If you or someone you know are looking to boost your mental clarity, performance and cognition, the adaptogenic brain kit is a fantastic gift composed of four amazing botanical nootropic formulas known to boost the mind and help beat anxiety and stress. These products can also be purchased individually.

Reversible Market Tote - $35

This double layered, multi-handled tote bag from Refugee Artisan Initiative features a Seattle-themed print and two handle lengths. These totes are 100% zero waste and locally handcrafted from  from clean unused bedsheets.

By purchasing this product, you are supporting RAI's mission to divert over 5,000 pounds of waste per year from landfills and 20% of your purchase goes directly to The Good Farmer Fund, assisting Washington state farms in crisis. 

Blissy Dream Set - from $169.95

This luxurious beauty sleep set includes the world's best silk pillowcase, sleep mask, scrunchie and skinny scrunchie! Blissy silk products are handmade and crafted from high quality 22-Momme 100% pure, hypoallergenic Mulberry Silk, and machine-washable.

For a less expensive option, check out the silk sleep mask on it’s own ($49.95) or the comfortable and pretty silk face masks ($24.95).

OneCoffee Organic, Fair Trade, Compostable Coffee Pods (for Keurig) - $10.50

Gourmesso Lungo Arabica Forte - Compostable/Organic (for Nespresso Original machines) - $5.29

Many of us love our automatic espresso machines, but the pods are an environmental nightmare. Conventional coffee pods also contain BPA and other harmful chemicals, so they’re bad for both our bodies and the environment. Here are a couple great alternatives so you can enjoy your morning cuppa more responsibly and just as enjoyably.

Tonal Gym - $58 - $2995

The Tonal Gym is the best all-in-one piece of equipment for home fitness. Choose from thousands of effective and engaging live and on demand workouts tailored to your body and your fitness goals. Experience personalized programs and automatic weight suggestions and track your reps, sets, range of motion, time under tension, power, and volume to see gains over time. Classes include strength, high intensity, yoga, mobility, cardio, and more options for the whole family.

Activist Raw Mānuka Honey 850+MGO - $85

You may be thinking how the heck a jar of honey can cost $85, but this is no ordinary honey. This rare and thoughtfully aged medicinal grade raw Mānuka Honey wildcrafted in New zealand is full of antibacterial properties and active enzymes. Best taken internally for daily immune-support and used topically for a 100% natural and hydrating face mask and skin cleanser. A rich golden texture and sweet earthy taste, Activist 850+MGO has some of the highest concentration of Mānuka available. I use this as an immune support supplement and as a facial mask and it does wonders for my skin!

Rock Grace Sparkling - $25

Everyone loves something pretty and bubbly to celebrate with, and this is one of my go-to gifts for my friends who don’t drink. Rock Grace Sparkling is a bottled crystal elixir infused with a variety of crystals, botanicals, and adaptogens thatch help calm anxiety and stress while promoting mental and physical wellness. Blush pink in color and well-balanced, it is a carbonated, vibrant non-alcoholic crystal elixir with a youthful and delicate nose, hints of fresh raspberry, and floral aspects. Rock Grace is made with organic ingredients and contains no alcohol, allergens, artificial colors or flavors. Their other flavors are wonderful too and are available in sets so you can try them all.

Saw Juan Island Sea Salt - from $12

San Juan Island Sea Salt is a staple in our house and it makes a wonderful gift or stocking stuffer for anyone you’d like to share some local flavor with. Seasoning salts are a great pantry item to make simple foods interesting, and they are an easy way to add variety to your weekly food prep without buying tons of ingredients. The San Juan Blend is my personal favorite, but they are all delicious and they offer sets and individual salts for all your gifting needs. SJSS is also available locally at Click! Design That Fits in West Seattle.

Pela Phone Cases - $38.95 - $54.95

Phone cases may be a necessity to protect your device, but sadly they nearly all end up as plastic waste. These beautifully designed Pela cases are the world's first truly sustainable phone case. They are durable enough to protect your phone from drops and scratches and are also compostable! They offer lots of other great environmentally responsible products as well such as iPad cases, smartwatch bands, glasses, and Air Pod cases. Shop their Black Friday sale now for 30% off all phone cases.

The Discover Pass grants access to over 100 state parks, nearly 700 water access points, nearly 2,000 miles of designated water and land trails, and over 350 campgrounds and picnic areas and supports lands and facilities run by Washington State Parks, Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The annual Discover Pass is also transferable between 2 vehicles, but the pass can only be used on one vehicle at a time

Parks Passes - $31.99 - $79.99

For your loved ones who love all things outdoors, a parks pass may be the perfect gift. The America the Beautiful Pass is honored at sites managed by the Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers. The pass covers entrance for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas or up to 4 adults at sites that charge per person (kids 15 & under get in free). If purchased at REI, REI donates 10% of pass sale proceeds through 2021 to the National Park Foundation

Ōura Ring 3rd Generation - $295

I have the 2nd Generation and while it lacks some key functions, it has helped me improve my sleep SO much! In the 3rd generation ring Ōura has add those missing key functions in including daytime & workout heart rate, SpO2 sensing & improved sleep accuracy, 7 Temperature Sensors, and period prediction. Assuming the new functions work well, it will make the Ōura a great alternative to all of the current watch-type fitness and sleep trackers, and I can now use my ring to track what I currently need 2 devices to do. Using my referral link above gives you $50 off and 6 months of free Ōura membership.

Evergreen Escapes single and multi-day adventures - from $209

I’ve been lucky enough to take a couple tours with this company and they did not disappoint! If you’re looking for an experiential gift, this is a wonderful option. Evergreen Escapes is a small, award-winning team of guides and educators. They blend jaw-dropping natural wonders, outdoor adventure, Northwestern wine, first-rate customer service, and local experiences into relaxing small-group tours departing daily from Portland, OR and Seattle, WA year-round. They pick you up where you’re staying and your guide will bring plenty of snacks, drinks, a delicious, organic, local lunch (on day trips), local coffee to press, tea, bakery, fruit, etc. and they can accommodate most dietary preferences. They also take care of entrance and tasting fees, bring any gear you might need, and when you’re ready they drop you right back at your location of choice.