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I’m all about gifting things that people will actually use and remember instead of just accumulating stuff. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite, tried-and-true things to gift to the ones you love this year and to add to your own wishlist!
Happy (and mindful) Shopping!
Promptly Journals
Expressive journaling is shown to guard against anxiety, depression, ADD, and stress. I love making these prompted journals to help even self-proclaimed “non-journalers” experience the powerful benefits of journaling. A few favorites: Our new Christmas Memories Journal, the Weathering My Emotions Journal for kids, Loom Couples Journal, and the Gratitude Journal. Pick from about 15 different prompted journals for every age and stage of life.
Gabb Wireless Phone
I’m so glad there’s a safe, age-appropriate phone option for my kids. No internet, no games, just text, calls, music, GPS, and a camera for pictures and videos (without sending them). Use Kimberly10 to get $10 off.
If you ask me, nothing makes a better gift than a well-chosen book. Find my favorite books for the whole family here. This link will take you to bookshop, an amazing organization that partners with independent bookstores to keep them afloat, which is especially important this year. Shop there if you can! Here’s my shop on Amazon, if you need that.
Clean Simple Eats
I’ve been using CSE recipe books and supplements (esp. their protein powder and collagen mix) for years, and I can’t say enough good about them. Erika and JJ are sticklers about healthy ingredients in their products and fast, delicious, and nutritious recipes to help you live a healthy life. Click here to check out all their good stuff.
Creative Core
I can’t think of a better family gift. These lessons include a storytime, drawing lessons, creative writing and stem activities and more by children’s book authors and illustrators Sarah Jane and Kenneth Wright. Whether you’re homeschooling, virtual schooling, or traditional schooling, this program will foster a spirit of creativity and imagination in your family.
Simply on Purpose Audio Course
Ralphie Jacobs has done the work to know her stuff when it comes to parenting, and I love her positive approach. This audio course, 4 Parenting Principles That Make a Difference In A Day, gives you doable, practical parenting tips to begin implementing right away. I love that they’re broken up into 10-minute segments so you can easily listen to them in the car, on a walk, or while you’re working around the house. This would make a great gift to yourselves as parents (because you’re actually giving yourself the gift of happier, better-behaved kids).
Portable Peace Moving Meditations
Meditation is proven to ease stress, anxiety, and depression. I created this collection to make meditation more accessible for busy people. You’ll get six 5-minute guided meditations, meditation music tracks, and a digital mindfulness guide. Use GIFTOFPEACE for $5 off!
Harry Potter Illustrated editions
These magically illustrated editions are hands-down my favorite way to introduce kids to the world of Harry Potter. They’re on crazy sale right now! I also bought this illustrated edition of the first HP book for my daughter (also on sale), because you can never have too many iterations of it, IMO.
Stocking Stuffers:
This deal card for local restaurants is a MUST if you live in Utah. Brooke from Female Foodie is the master when it comes to food recommendations, and she rounded up deals from her favorites on a card that gets you amazing discounts on twenty restaurants. (Including my brother’s, Sweet Lake Biscuits and Limeade!)
I’m popping these cute little cards into my oldest daughter’s stocking this year so she can learn about and be inspired by her pioneer foremothers. These are perfect for kids 6-13.
I may be a little biased because my sister is one of the owners of this company, but the stuff they sell is SO CUTE. Jewelry, hair accessories, and keychains. Go see for yourself.
This light is perfect for late-night reading that won’t wake anyone up. I love the three settings and that it’s rechargeable. Everyone in our family has one!
Isn’t it crazy that we can never just say face masks again and expect it to mean the relaxing kind? My kids saw me using one of these one night and they asked if they could do them too. It’s become a simple little relaxation routine for us. My boy loves them too! These ones smell so yummy and have good, natural ingredients for your skin.
I’ve been using their BB Cream for years and they come in the perfect shades with smooth, natural-looking coverage. Their new blush sticks and mascara are amazing too! Use this link for $10 off your order.
