HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR HER
Whether it’s your girlfriend, wife, work wife, BFF, or the mom next door who is managing homeschool with her 17 kids and has been walking her dog in the same stained sweatshirt and leggings for the past three months, 2020 is definitely the year to go out of your way and let people know you care.
I mean, who knows how long it’s been since that homeschooling mom has even showered. Or brushed her hair. Or done anything for herself. She doesn’t even know what day it is anymore. You guys, that mom is struggling through long division of decimals and multiplying fractions using new math methods for 29 hours every day and the method of math keeps changing every 15 minutes. She needs a pick-me-up. She needs help. SHE IS NOT OKAY.
I’m projecting.
I may be (I am) that mom.
Bottom line, we’ve all been through some traumatic shit this year. You don’t need to spend a fortune to spoil that woman in your life. Thoughtful, useful items to bring a smile to their face, or a self care item to get some well deserved stay-at-home pampering, is the perfect gift this year. Buckle up, grab your holiday list, and start checking it off. No one will know if you buy one for the lovely lady, and one for you too. This is the only time of year we don’t have to explain why 23 packages a day are being delivered. Which reminds me, make sure you give your overworked-during-a-pandemic delivery person a little thank you gift too.
Subscription boxes are the gifts that keep on giving. I have had many subscriptions over the years. FabFitFun is by far my favorite. Not only do you get four seasonal boxes with an annual membership, but you also get to customize what is in your box. This allows you to give a gift, but the recipient to choose what they want, at the same time! Brilliant. Who wants to go anywhere to return things these days?
Bonus- FabFitFun has sales multiple times a year, where you get major discounts on high end items. There is also an app with recipes, DIY crafts, a book club, and free on demand workouts.
This is basically the end all, be all gift. You can order just one box, or a whole year long membership.
Mom, if you’re reading this, this subscription is on my list again this year!
Order a box or membership through my link and get $10 off! Click here
SCOUT & CELLAR WINE
Okay, time to address the elephant in the room. Ready? Alcohol consumption is up. Like, way up, in 2020.
No judgement.
Since developing a severe sulfite allergy, I have had to search high and low for wines that do not dump oodles of non-naturally occurring sulfites into their bottles. I was introduced to Scout & Cellar by a dear friend, and was blown away by the ease of ordering wine without the junk. ALL of Scout & Cellar wines are organic, contain zero additives, low in sulfites, and do not contain synthetic pesticides. Could it be? Dare I say this is the unicorn of wines?
These wines are crafted by small, family owned vineyards that support organic or bio-dynamic farming methods. It is pretty much the 2020 anthem in a bottle, right? Shop small, stock up on good alcohol, but make it healthy. Maybe grab a bottle or twelve for any teachers you know (even if that means yourself!)
The Ticklebump Rose is such a fun holiday bubbly. Not too sweet, and tastes like hope for a better 2021.
Feel good about supporting small, family businesses. Pour yourself a glass of wine, we’re so close to the end of the year. These wines are great as a gift, or stockpile for the long winter months. Check out the wide variety and place your order here. The more you order, the more you save.
Have you been reading my blog since it’s launch? Or, more accurately, have you met me? GlossME is my favorite, favorite, favorite line from DesignME. Or in the whole wide world. This holiday season, this consumer-friendly, small company has upped their game to packaging their bundles in adorable, reusable bags, and massive discounts.
Why is this product great? It is vegan, gluten free (yes, that’s a thing for hair care too!), and cannabis sativa seed oil based, sulfate free, color safe, keratin safe, and rich in essential fatty acids. Phew. That was a mouthful.
But seriously, the GlossME line is a game changer. Weightless hydration and shine, coupled with restored hydration and strength, what could be better? This bundle contains shampoo, conditioner, a mask and serum. It is perfect for every single hair type. Every. Single. One.
Give the gift of self care. Order here.
BLOWDRY BRUSH
I did a whole blog post about these magical hair tools, a while back. This is an amazing gift for any lucky lady. It is easy to use, makes hair care simple, and gives effortless salon-style blowouts in the comfort and safety of your own home.
Grab it here
THREE BARREL IRON
Do you know someone who loves to experiment with hair? Or maybe your bestie can never get those beachy, flat iron waves? This triple barrel iron is fantastic for anyone who wants a great style. Zoom meeting? Hello fabulous!
Why do I love it? This iron comes with a heat glove, has an adjustable, digital temperature read out, and just for fun, includes cute clips. This iron will give gorgeous waves for Pinterest and Insta worthy hair that will make everyone ooooh and ahhhhhhhh
Order here.
Hairspray. People love it or hate it. Here’s my pitch: Long gone are the days of environmentally awful aerosol spray, or the dreaded helmet head. DesignME has created a hairspray for the masses that is truly a miracle in a bottle.
This one bottle gives three levels of styling. Simply turn the nozzle and get what you need. If only everything in life could be that simple! The light setting is great for hair prep, or brushable style. Medium hold is great to keep your hair looking exactly how you want for a date night in, or family zoom call holiday. The high setting will get you through the entire day, night, next day… or whenever you decide to wash your hair again.
Need any other reasons to add this to a gift bag? It is completely flake free and gives UV protection. Boom. Mic dropped.
Get HoldME here
If there’s one thing I love more that supporting small businesses, it’s supporting a woman-run, small business.
I was introduced to Soulful Scrunchies by my bestie, and I am so hooked. This company, owned by Madison Tinder, just launched it’s line of high quality, luxury scrunchies that won’t break your hair. They look just as good on your wrist as they do in your hair.
I am obsessed, seriously obsessed with the line of jumbo scrunchies. My favs are the jumbo satin, but they only narrowly win over the jumbo velvet.
I love that Soulful Scrunchies has colors and styles for every season, and more importantly, every outfit.
Hurry up and grab a few for your besties, and yourself. You will get 10% off your order by using my code STYLEBYNIC at checkout. Order here.
FOOT PEEL MASK
This was definitely not the year for monthly pedicures. If you normally gave nail salon gift cards, may I suggest some cute nail polish and a foot peel mask this year?
This is not for the faint of heart, or easily grossed out. After about 5-7 days of applying these masks, your feet will shed like a molting snake. It’s disgusting, it’s wonderful, it is exactly what every person needs if they have not pampered their feet in a while.
I recommend 2 masks per person. These are great to do at least twice a year, for soft, callous-free tootsies.
Order here.
PINK CLAY MASK
A good mask is worth it’s weight in gold. This is an absolute fav of mine. It is luxurious, soothing, and leaves my skin looking beyond fab.
Why this mask? It is suited for every skin type. You can’t go wrong by giving this to any and every lady you love.
Harnessing the natural benefits of clay, this mask helps remove impurities without drying, infusing moisture and nutrients into skin as it draws out dirt, oil, and impurities from pores. Your face feels brand new: smoother and visibly more even toned.
Order here.
UNDEREYE MASKS
Too much wine? No sleep from an anxiety-induced binge watching night? Or maybe just the stress of this year has caused some added puffiness, dark circles, or bags under your eyes.
BLAQ under eye masks are my absolute fav, for a quick fix.
These activated charcoal eye masks are such a fantastic gifts (pssst, perfect stocking stuffer) to de-puff, detox, and restore fragile undereye skin. Each eye mask is infused with hyaluronic acid booster gel to instantly hydrate and plump.
Order the eye masks here and be the savior of skin care to your favorite person.
