Here’s a peek at what was on my Holiday Wish List / Shopping List this year (and some recommended gifts to give this year, including great stocking stuffers). I’ve included a little bit of everything from cozy clothes, to clean beauty, to healthy kitchen staples. (CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S WISHLIST HERE).
MY 2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE (MOST GIFTS ARE UNISEX)
ORGANIC SHEETS & TOWELS
Cozy Earth - pricey but they have great reviews, so this year I’ve added to my wish list both the sheets and the pj’s. Here is a link to get $50 off your order!!
Coyuchi - i love these super soft bath towels (and this lightweight towel set) and bed sheets (i got them 5 years ago with my wedding registry and this year I’m getting another set). Also looking into the crib mattress cover for my baby, and lightweight comforter for me.
PJs
Eberjey - pajamas for her + pajamas for him
I’m getting some for me from Cozy Earth and some for my hubbie from Eberjey. I’m excited!
NON-TOXIC BEAUTY PRODUCTS
The best of green beauty box - I got this last year and loved it!
other Gift Sets
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
NON TOXIC POTS & PANS
LECREUSET - these fry pans are THE BEST. i have one and am getting 2 more. I also love their signature cast iron skillet, signature dutch oven, oven-safe braiser and saucepan.
SETS - GreenPan ceramic non stick (more affordable) or LeCreuset stainless steel are my favorites
BAKING SHEETS - like this inexpensive yet nontoxic set from Gotham Steel
OTHER KITCHEN GADGETS & MUSTS
STEAK KNIVES - This makes a great gift for any steak lover! So that would be my hubbie, for example!
WINE FILTER - ullo wine filter is the best, i swear it helps me avoid a wine hangover
Multi-function Julienne Peeler/Slicer and Mandolin slicer (these transform what you can do with your recipes!)
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons (I like these cute copper ones)
GREAT BOOKS
FOR PLEASURE (nonfiction novels): The Four Winds (Kristin Hannah), World Where are you (Sally Rooney), You and Me on Vacation (Emily Henry) and That Summer (jennifer Weiner)
FOR “STUDYING” - right now it’s parenting books for me as a new mom. but i’ll include some great pregnancy ones too for the pregnant mamas out there
PARENTING: The Whole Brain Child (Daniel Siegel) , The Conscious Parent collection (Shefali Tsabary) and Cribsheet (Emily Oyster)
PREGNANCY: The Mama Natural Handbook, Expecting Better (Emily Oyster) and Bringing up Bebe (Pamela Druckerman) (these 3 were my favorites)
SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING (FROM SMALL COMPANIES THAT PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO MATERIALS, ENVIRONMENT, ETC)
FRAME jeans and LEVIS. I’m currently loving the high waisted, cropped, slightly wide leg jeans.
GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE - amazing sustainable brand for gym clothes (it’s all recycled material, and yet, they fit great!)
STORQ - GREAT FOR PREGNANT, POSTPARTUM & EVERYDAY. I love their everyday bra, nursing tank and dress, and this button-up shirt is on my wish list.
REFORMATION - beautiful clothing for day and night. I have a few of their dresses in my wishlist cart!
STOCKING STUFFERS
Certificate to Balance Studio online classes (barre / yoga/ cardio). Contact balancebarrestudio@gmail.com
Journal. I love Diario Bienestar handmade by Vilma Garcia in Nicaragua (sold in Balance Studio). Otherwise in the US i like this blank journal for bullet journaling (or any type of journaling), or this cute Gratitude Journal or this more structured Wellness Journal
HydroFlask water bottle - great to take with you everywhere!
Bala Bangles - perfect to use from home (and when traveling) for my online balance barre classes
Hu Chocolate box (one of my favorite healthy dark chocolate bars ever!)
Body Dry Brush (great tool for soft supple skin, I use it daily before getting dressed)
Innersence organic hydrating hair masque (honestly this product is amazing)
Shampoo Bar (nontoxic and plastic free) - I love both this one from Odacite and this one from Ethique (so does my hubby)
Shea Butter - this stuff is amazing, works for everything., from intense moisture, to healing scabs to homemade baby butt cream (and a little goes a long way)
OTHER GREAT GIFTS - IN NICARAGUA
*Beautiful kitchen decorations, platters, serving ware and more at Enkantos. They have EVERYTHING you need for serving a beautiful dinner at home, and tons of cute Christmas themed items!
*LissCreations personalized face masks
*Nahoa Organic rose water, coconut oil (and more!)
*Cute bikinis and coverups by Kabu Summer
*Beautiful handmade journals and doTerra essential oils - with Vilma Garcia
*Yoga mats, blocks, straps, bags, eco straws, Peruvian summer bags, natural deodorants, toothpaste (fluoride-free), organic face oils, eco non toxic cleaners, superfoods, and MORE in Balance Studio
*Gourmet vegan baked goods and dips by Cocina Cosmos,
*And of course all of my super healthy gluten-free dairy-free goods by Balance Food! Check out our catering menu and take a healthy dish to your next holiday event!
Remember to gift yourself something this year, no matter how tiny, it’s important to treat yourself once in a while, especially after a long, hard year.
What’s on your Christmas shopping wishlist? Please share! And wishing you the happiest holidays yet. You deserve it!
HAPPY HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
Love, Mariana