The You Deserve to Splurge Gift Guide
From Bala Bands to my favorite Spiritual Gangster sweatpants, ‘tis the season for a little self-care. Whether you’re looking for items to put on your Christmas list, or you just want to pick up a little something to treat yourself while you’re buying for others, read on for my top 10 picks.
Z Supply Organic Box Long Sleeve Crew
$44
I randomly found this cropped long sleeve at a boutique, and it has become my go-to for workouts, sleeping, running errands — you name it. The fabric is super soft, and the cut is flattering. I want four in each available color, because I could wear these every day!
Ink+Volt 2022 Goal Planner
Starts at $44.75
Writing goals and to-dos down on real paper is one of my secrets to success. This year, I decided to try an Ink+Volt option and really love the sleek look, paper quality, ribbon page markers, and the information included on each page.
Spiritual Gangster Varsity Perfect Sweatpant
$88
These casual-but-cute sweatpants are a staple in my loungewear wardrobe. In the chillier months, I change into these leg warmers as soon as I get home from work. I currently have them in black but am hoping to get this grey pair for the holidays. Fingers crossed!
Slip Sleep Mask
$50
A little luxury for your eyes — that’s the best way for me to describe this sleep mask made from long fibre mulberry silk. It lives on my bedside table and always travels with me.
Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-Dryer and Brushes
$139 (Dryer)
Brushes start at $12
When it comes to my hair tools, this year, I jumped on the Drybar bandwagon. For travel, I have my trusty Baby Buttercup dryer. I love that it folds up, comes with a cute travel bag, and operates at 120/220-240 volts for overseas travel. Open my toiletry bag, and you’ll also find my Lil' Lemon Drop Travel Detangler Brush. It’s sturdy, and the perfect size for travel. Finally, at home, I have the Super Lemon Drop Daily Detangler Brush for daily brushing and the Double Pint Large Round Ceramic Brush for at-home blowouts.
Mark & Graham Faux Fur Pom Pom Hat
$39
For outdoor walks and runs, I am a sucker for a cute pom pom hat to keep my ears and head warm. So, it’s only natural that these monogrammable cuties from Mark & Graham made it onto my Christmas wish list this year. And with so many prints to choose from, I may end up needing one in each!
Bala Bands
$17
You’ll also find these fitness bands on my holiday list, as they’re perfect for barre, yoga, and stretching moves. (And did I mention motivational sayings like “Don’t Stop Now” are written on one side of each band? Too cute.) Plus, you get a set of five that offer varying resistance.
Sakara Organic Protein + Greens Super Powder
Starts at $45
Who doesn’t like a convenient way to get some clean protein and greens in their diet? For example, I love to throw a serving of the Sakara powder into my daily smoothie to give me more bang for my healthy morning beverage buck.
Alo Air Yoga Mat
$80
A few months ago, I ordered this mat, so I could practice yoga when I travel. What I love is that it’s thin enough to fold up and stick in my suitcase, and the surface has good traction so that when I sweat, I don’t slide out of my poses. This mat has become a must-pack whenever I’m on the go.
Indica Dreams Rose CBD Bath Bomb
$15.99
Every Sunday, you’ll find me taking a bath. It’s my weekly relaxation ritual, which was recently made even sweeter because of this CBD bath bomb. Thanks to the CBD, rose, and sage essential oils, your muscle aches and pains will melt away. And if rose isn’t your scent of choice, no worries. This bomb is available in a variety of calm-inducing scents.