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Hellloooooo gorgeous! & Happy Holidays. Tis the season (but it doesn’t quite feel like it yet???) so maybe this will help get you excited. You are SURE to find a gift for even the pickiest of people on this list. I have guides for the cooks, the bakers, the ones who love to be in the kitchen, the wellness junkies, the self-care lover, the skin-care lover, the beverage lover, the traveler, the home-body, the low-tox lover, the gut health queen, the one who loves to host + the waste-free baddie.
Gifts range from budget friendly to big gifts and every thing in between!
Plus, a lot of these companies are currently / about-to-be having awesome black Friday sales! A great time to get ahead on gifts.
For The One Who LOVES to Cook + Bake
Citrus Squeezer: There is nothing quite like freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning, and I am obsessed with this vintage looking heavy duty cast iron juicer. And let me tell you…. it does not waste one spec of juice. Works better than any handheld juicer I’ve used! Plus it’s cool-looking enough to leave out on the counter. It’s not just for oranges: you can juice lemons, limes, grapefruit, apples, pomegranates, and more!
Salt & Pepper Shakers: I get so many questions on where I get these salt and pepper shakers, they are the best! Love THESE if you’re looking for a smaller tabletop pair.
Thrive Market Membership: There truly is nothing better than getting good quality groceries (at the best price may I add) delivered right to your door.
Wonder Oven: THIS IS NUMBER ONE ON MY WISHLIST RIGHT NOW! Not only is this the cutest kitchen appliance, but it is extremely multi-purpose. A (6-1) oven that works as an oven, air fryer, toaster, broiler, steamer and more.
Ceramic Cookware: I love love love my Ceramic cookware and I can’t imagine cooking with anything else! Makes it so much easier to cook + clean, and none of those PFOA toxins leeching into your food. Plus it looks pretty hehe.
Knife-Set: A good (& practical) knife set is keeeyyy. I love this one + it’s more affordable than most.
Baking Dish: Cute cookware is my weakness. I am in love with this lil tomato pot it is so perfect for a lil 1 person or 2 person meal. Plus I love this one to cook my banana breads and loafs in.
Dutch-Oven: My sourdough cooking essential!!! I have this one in pink & it is so great for fall & winter cooking as well. A kitchen staple. CUTE IDEA: Get someone this and fill it with everything you need for a specific recipe OR sourdough essentials!
Zimms Olive Oil: Best olive oil EVER. & who doesn’t like receiving olive oil as a gift?? So universal for everyone. Plus they have these adorable lil glasses to sip from. (Discount is GLOWWITHELLA10)
Smile Face Spoon: HOW CUTE IS THIS SPOON. It makes me happy. A wonderful stocking stuffer. This is from Dan Pelosi Shop (love him) but it is currently sold out so I linked a different one. I also am obsessed with his Oven Mitt + I use his “This Too will Pasta” Mug every day. ALSO HIS COOKBOOK IS THE BEST GIFT EVER.
Heirloom Tomato Candle: Been dyyyyying to try this heirloom tomato candle I’ve heard it smells so fantastic. I have had their rosemary candle before as well and it literally makes your whole home smell like freshly baked focaccia.
Pasta Making Kit: Making pasta from scratch is so rewarding & way easier than you’d think! This kit is a perfect place to start to make fun shapes and sizes of different pasta. If you want to add onto the set this machine is great for thinner pastas like fettuccine or spaghetti. Or if you’re gifting someone who’s lazy to do all the kneading and rolling themself, this Pasta Maker makes it easy as can be!
DIY IDEA: I LOVE this make your own potholder kit. It is such a fun activity / hobby to pick up (+ super easy), you can gift this set OR you can make potholders for someone and gift it with a cute recipe! I always love the idea of including most everything you need for a recipe (like cookies or granola) in a large mason jar and including the how to. Add in some cute holiday cookie cutters too!
For The Wellness Junkie
Cymbiotika: The BEST supplement brand to exist. A lot of the items come in single serving packs so they are great for stocking stuffers as well. The items I most recommend are: shilajit, molecular hydrogen, magnesium, vitamin C, glutathione, longevity mushrooms, golden mind & ParaX. (Discount is ELLA15)
Red Light Therapy: Red light therapy is known to rejuvenate skin, improve sleep & recovery, stimulate hair growth and weight loss, and is wonderful for full body wellness. A less expensive option from above is this infrared light. I also use red light bulbs (& candles) in all my lights at night before going to bed instead of florescent light so it doesn’t impact my circadian rhythm + sleep health! You can also use blue light glasses instead / on top of that.
Acupressure Mat: This helps to completely induce relaxation, reduce stress, improve circulation and sleep, and reduce back and neck pain. A wonderful addition to the perfect morning wellness routine.
Water Filter: An absolute NECESSITY! A good water filter is key to health + proper hydration. I installed the reverse osmosis kit from this company, but the tabletop filter is also a wonderful place to start.
Blue Light Glasses: Better sleep, better hormones, better digestion, better eye health + beyond. Using blue light glasses when you’re going to be on the screen after dark helps keep circadian rhythm in check. These one’s work wonders. (Discount is ELLA15)
Tongue Scraper: The easiest aryuvedic practice to implement in the morning for better health. + the perfect stocking stuffer.
Rebounder: Obsessed with the rebounder for all things lymphatic drainage and cellular exercise, from the comfort of your own home. It is such a fun way to get movement in - like a mini trampoline!
For The Self-Care & Skincare Lover
Journal: Journaling is a wonderful practice to implement for wellness and self care, but it can be hard just putting a pen to paper when you aren’t in the rhythm yet! I love this journal to help guide with different daily prompts.
Primally Pure: Clean skincare that WORKS. The items I most recommend: plumping face mask, almond + vanilla body butter, warm citrus spice candle, gua sha, blue tantsy body oil, sweet floral sage hand soap and sea soak. (Discount is 15ELLA)
Van Man’s Tallow Balm: Tallow + Honey = nature’s skin miracle! I love the balm with no essential oil, has truly helped to heal my skin barrier.
Red Light Mask: I got this for Christmas and I use it daily on my face, neck & even scalp. Red light has so many benefits from stimulating collagen production, reducing wrinkles, targeting blemishes and dark spots. This is a product that must be used on a consistent basis to work! I love using it in the morning and then following up with the DDG Vitamin C Serum.
Bath Salts: I love Primally Pure’s flower salt + sea soak. Or this mineral soak. Pair it with a good quality bubble bath, face mask, and lymphatic drainage* and you have a self care kit made in heaven!
Herbal Face Food: The most potent clean skincare in the game. (Discount is GlowWithElla)
Gua Sha + Dry Brush*: I love incorporating these two in my morning routine to help support overall skin health + lymphatic drainage.
Silk Pillowcases: Easiest way to keep hair + skin healthy while sleeping is using a nice quality silk pillowcase.
Honey Face Mask: My favorite ever face mask. Is sooooo warming and soothing on the skin.
For The Beverage Lover
Cute Glassware: Drinks just taste better when they are served up in fun jars….I love these colorful cups or just plain old large jars are my go to.
Blender: The kitchen appliance I use most often is this blender. It is used at least two times every day. Don’t know what I would do without it. SO easy to use + clean plus really strong and doesn’t take up a lot of room. Can be used for much more than just beverages as well.
Matcha: Pure, organic ceremonial grade matcha is good for the souuuull. I love these lil packets because they are awesome for on the go or for lil stocking stuffers. The best quality + taste IMO.
Coffee: Coffee quality MATTERS. Organic + mycotoxin tested coffee is wonderful for your health, and the coffee lover in your life deserves the best. This is my FAV coffee ever. I like the whole bean “Ease” and “Flow” the best, but they also have sachets + pods for single serve/on the go. (Discount is ELLA20)
Water Bottle: My favvvv sleek water bottle. I take it with me everywhere with a lil ice and pinch of salt. Keeps drinks cold and fresh. CUTE IDEA: Get this water bottle or a large glass jar and fill it with beverage sachets: matcha, tea, coffee, glass straws, and a frother for the perfect bev kit!
Glass Straws: I love these glass straws so much that it is hard for me to drink a beverage without them now. These clear ones are great as well.
Cute Mug: Like I saiiiiiid, a bev is better when it is in a cute glass, and that goes for warm drinks and mugs too. I mean how adorable.
Juv: My absolute necessity for making ginger shots and/or juice! So much less expensive than a juicer and SO much easier to use + clean! (Discount is glowwithella)
Long-Stem Shot Glasses: I always get questions on where I get these GORGEOUS long stem glasses. & you can use them for more than just tequila! Ginger shots, wellness shots, olive oil shots, espresso shots, possibilities are endless.
Lemon Squeezer: Perfect for morning lemon water or an everyday spritz of lemon (because truly a lil lemon makes everything taste better)
Cute Coasters: Justtt like a cute glass makes a drink taste better, a cute coaster elevates the entire vibe! Love these checkered tile ones so much.
French Press: This is what I use for my every day coffee. Love this beautiful amber one, but if who you’re buying for is not interested in aesthetics, this one works great as well.
Electric Kettle: Although I love the aesthetics of a stovetop kettle, I don’t know if I will ever go back because this one is just so amazing. It is sleek and it is incredible how you can control the temperature of your water by the degree (set it to the desired temperature and it’ll ding and stop heating when it reaches that!)
For The Balanced Traveler
Bala Bangles: These one pound of extra weight elevates any at home workout. You can use them on your ankles or wrists and it makes such a great difference! Perfect for traveling or if you do at home workout vids.
Arrae Bloat: Travel bloat is REAL. Love having these on hand to help reduce that discomfort. (Discount is ELLAH20)
Compression Socks: I will not travel without these! Helps a ton with during/post-flight inflammation. Adulthood is being excited when you get SOCKS as a present.
Blue Light Glasses: Circadian rhythm is everything when it comes to jet lag - and fluorescent and blue light interferes with that. Wearing these glasses when you’re being exposed to this light when you shouldn’t be (aka should be sleeping but boarding the plane) is keeeeyyyy. (Discount is ELLA15) *I have the Parker ones*
Kindle: I have BEEN there where I am using the space I don’t have in my bags and trying to pack it with heavy books… No more to that. Love the kindle for traveling because I can essentially bring unlimited books with no extra weight.
Gentle Bowel Movement: I am immune to travel constipation because of these. They are truly gentle but keep my digestion regular and healthy, a god send while traveling! Nothing worse than being backed up ruining your vacay. (Discount is GLOWWITHELLA20)
Mineral Packets: Getting proper minerals is a key to good health, and when you are away from home and don’t have access to all your good bevs: these mineral packets come in clutch to keep you healthy, hydrated, and NOT-hungover. I love the single sachets for stocking stuffers as well! (Discount is GLOWWITHELLA20)
For The Comfy Cozy Home-Body
Pact Jumpsuit: I live in this jumpsuit, like I actually attempt to wear it every day and the only time I don’t is laundry day. My friends call it my squirrel suit. It is cozy comfy practical and you’ll never want to take it off. I wear size S and it is still a bit oversized which I like. 100% organic cotton. I also love this company’s leggings + socks!
Organic Cotton Weighted Blanket: A weighted blanket ENSURE’s complete relaxation and stress relief. Perfect for the winter, and looks pretty too.
Organic Robe: Is there any better feeling than taking a steaming hot shower and then getting into a hotel robe? Well that feeling can be achieved at home too. Love this robe for feeling like I am on vacation from the comfort of my humble abode.
Essential Oil Diffuser: I am all about making my home feel like a sanctuary, and this diffuser helps accomplish just that. Plus certain essential oils can actually help to purify the air around you!
Slippers: I am a shoes-free home, but I ofc have my one pair of cozy comfy at home slippers that do not leave the house. These are the cutest ones and keep your feet happy and warm.
The Daily Stoic: The best daily meditation pages. An easy read and perfect for someone interested in philosophy, spirituality, betterment of life or mental health in general!
Non-Toxic Candle: I want to BATHE in this scent oh my gosh it is so wonderful. + it has non of those endocrine disrupting chemicals or artificial fragrances that mess with your health! It is pure and I never want it to stop burning in my home.
For The Low-Tox Lover
Branch Basics: The perfect set to swap out all of your toxic cleaning supplies. Buy the full set once and then all you have to get moving forward is the concentrate! Saves so much money + waste. (Discount is glowwithella)
Air Purifier: I sleep better, breathe better, LIVE better because of this air purifier. It is truly a game changer for my health.
Water Filter: I said it once and I will say it again! An investment that is SO WORTH IT for your health.
Shower Filter: This filter has bettered my skin and hair health and I have brought it with me to every new apartment I have lived in! Obsessed!
BeesWax Wraps: These help keep food fresh for so much longer and replace plastic with food storage! Plus, how adorable are they.
Wooden Cutting Board: A nice wooden cutting board is such an essential in the kitchen. Friends don’t let friends use plastic cutting boards.
For The Gut-Health Queen
Bone Broth: A cup of bone broth a day keeps the doctor away, truly. This is my favorite because the flavor is delicious, the quality is superior (organic + regenerative), and it is a family owned company. (Discount is GLOW20)
Ginger Tea: I LOVE a nice cup of tea before getting ready for bed, especially in the winter season. This one is so warming soothing and fires up your digestion. Plus, it’s free of all the microplastics and toxins so many teas have.
Digestive Bitters: Taking bitters 30 minutes pre meals have really helped with my digestion and overall nutrient absorption. They also make a fun mocktail. (Discount is ELLAH20)
Armra: This colostrum has helped me so much with overcoming food intolerances and helping to heal + seal my leaky gut. Plus my skin hair and nail health have benefitted as well. (Discount is ELLA10)
ION: There is no such thing as living a “toxic free” life in this day and age, there are toxins everywhere that are unavoidable, so giving ourselves the resources to help combat them is key! Love ION to help me with this. (Discount is GLOWWITHELLA)
Just Thrive Probiotic: A good quality probiotic can really help to restore and replenish the microbiome after damage. This is my go-to. It is histamine-free which was key for me post-dealing with sibo and having a brutal histamine intolerance! It’s strong and made to survive the trip to your gut, so you WILL feel it working immediately, sometimes in the form of die off symptoms, but that is normal.
For The One Who Loves to Host
Ice Bucket: Fun hosting is in the detailllsss. Love this ice bucket for ice cold bevs.
Tea Towels: Love these lil tea towels, perfect for the host or the chef.
Water Pitcher: Again, details, I meaaaan how cute is this lil strawberry pitcher I would have people over every night just so I could bring this out. If you are truly a strawberry aficionado, pair it with these adorable plates.
Drink Markers: No mixing up drinks in this household! These cute markers will make sure of that.
Table Runner: A white linen tablecloth needs that POP of color, and I love how fun this table runner is. For a more beachy lowkey vibe, love this one.
Cloth Napkins: Ok maybe I am obsessed with the strawberries… but how beautiful are these! PS: Check out trader joes for the cutest embroidered napkins!
Coasters: Aaaaand were back to the coasters, but you will love reminding your guests to use coasters on your new table when they look this cute, c’mon.
Long Stem Candle Sticks: These are the most fabulous centerpiece! I have these spread along the table when I have guests over and they just elevate the vibe! The candles I use are these beeswax ones.
Noodle Bowl Set: For the one who loves their noodles or ramen, this is the cutest gift I could imagine! I am going to start making noodles daily just to use this set.
For The Waste-Free Baddie
BeesWax Wrap: Like I said above, the perfect way to reduce plastic use in the kitchen AND make food last longer!
Compost: NO more food waste with these amazing and easy to use sleek composter. I love love love having this in my kitchen + for the garden.
Reusable Paper Towels: It is so easy to go through paper towels quickly when in the kitchen all day long, so I love these reusable paper towels to reduce that waste! + they are so cute.
Happy Holiday’s beautiful people! Let me know if there is more you want from me in regards to Holiday content, I will have a Thanksgiving Menu coming out later this week (instead of Wednesday’s usual post). Talk to you then! Xo - Ella