Sustainable + Mindful Gift Guide
The countdown is on and the holidays are just around the bend, but there is no need to stress. Really. Take a deep breath in, and a deep breath out, and then scroll down and dive in. I’ve compiled for you a list of sustainable, ethical, and thoughtful gift ideas for the loved ones in your life, some of which require absolutely zero shipping. #YesDarling!
Happy holidays. And remember, giving gifts is a way to show love, so cherish it, let it be fun, make it special, and most importantly, don’t let stress take away the magic of it all.
Sustainable + Happy Home
Stojo - Reusable travel coffee/matcha mugs that collapse, so it’s perfect for travelling or just your regular, on-the-go lifestyle. ($15-$25)
Newly - Cute and unbelievably soft throw blankets made from 51% recycled cotton and 12 water bottles worth of plastic. ($98)
Mystical Matcha Mug + ebook - For the wellness enthusiast in your life, this mug will set them up for some serious self-care mornings. The mugs are a collaboration between myself and Travis Shoppe, a Mississippi potter, and the e-book is the work of yours truly and features 12 zodiac-aligned matcha recipes + special discount codes to matcha! ($42)
Tiger Matcha - Make matcha at home for a fraction of the cost of ordering a latte at a cafe, plus rest assured that you are getting premium, delicious matcha from Tiger Matcha, who sources straight from Japanese farmers. Use code Nap for 10% off your order!
Conejo & Co Pez Wall Hanging - Handpainted on 10-ounce pure flaxseed linen panels sourced from Lithuania, this stunning, modern tapestry will be an instant favorite gift of the year. I’m also obsessed with their Mono Wall Hanging. ($120)
Balsamo Acrylic Tray - Made from a single piece of 100% recycled Italian acrylic and hand-formed by a husband and wife team in South Carolina, this gorgeous lucite tray is a win/win by any measure and perfect for the gal or guy who thinks they have it all. ($65)
Experiences / Digital Products
Subscription to a mindfulness app like Kait Hurley’s Move + Meditate, Headspace Meditation, Calm Meditation, or Happy Not Perfect.
Membership to a fitness studio in their city or town, or a ClassPass membership if it’s in the recipient’s area. I just signed up and I’m loving having the opportunity to try new studios and meet new friends.
Membership to Thrive Market ($5/month) for wholesale prices on healthy food that is delivered right to your door.
Membership to BirchBox - Remind someone you love them each and every month when their new Birchbox arrives at the door. Choose from a 3-, 6- or 12-month plan. ($45 - $156).
Now here’s something I’ve never done, but it sounds thrilling! Take the stress out of planning your next vacation with Pack Up + Go. You set the budget and answer a few questions, they plan the trip, and you don’t know where you’re going until it’s time to leave!
Clean BeautyHenne Lip Mask - the most moisturizing lip balm I’ve ever tried and your answer to dry, chapped lips this winter. ($37)
Honest Beauty Mascara - the perfect stocking stuffer! This mascara gives me major lash vibes. And it’s so affordable, you could be EXTRA and buy them a year’s supply. ($14)
Kjaer Weis blush in Blossoming - this best-selling rosy hue looks best on pale to medium-skin tones. If you love a truly, poppy blush, like me, try out the Lovely shade. A little goes a long way, in a good way. ($32-$56)
Oxalis Facial Serum - Wonderfull balanced, gorgeously aromatic and packed with supercharged botanicals for healthy, radiant skin. Made by my friend Erin and suitable for all skin types. ($48)
Female Founded
Two of my Favorite Books by Badass Women: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo, You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Katie Dean Jewelry - Grab an initial necklace for your sister or best friend, and maybe one for you while you’re at it. I love the layered look of wearing both of your initials on different chain links, too! Such a sweet gift for someone who just got married and has a new last name… ($60)
Tonic CBD oil - The OG was one of my first CBD purchases, and it’s still to this day an absolute favorite. I had the pleasure of interviewing the founder, Brittany, on an Instagram Live earlier this year. She’s disrupting a male-owned business and making major waves. Use code tiffany10 for 10% off. ($37-$69)
Conscious Fashion
Allbirds wool runners or tree skippers. Pro tip, buy a pair for everyone on your list and your shopping can be done in one fell swoop! ($95)
Matching Everlane Re-New fleece raglan sweatshirts for him and for her. ($55-60)
Nuuly Clothing Subscription: this is a new favorite find of mine! It’s Anthropologie’s/Urban Outfitters’/Free People’s subscription service, so you select 6 pieces from those brands plus some other cool LA brands and one-offs, and they ship it to you for just $88/month. You return everything a few weeks later (or buy and keep what you want at a discount). I’m on month three and I’m simply amazed at how many compliments I get on my rental items - no joke! Use my link to get $20 off your first order.
Practically Free Gifts
Homemade maple pecan butter in a glass jar. This stuff is so easy to make, and it’s amazing on toast, bowls of oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, or just by the spoonful.
Homemade nut mylk in a glass jar. Spice it up by adding a pinch of ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove- it makes the perfect addition for a holiday latte.
A batch of my paleo double chocolate chip cookies, wrapped in cloth and tied up with a bow!
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