There are 2 and a 1/2 weeks until Christmas.
Did anyone else just gasp?
It’s well past time to start thinking about gifts. For my Jewish friends, I hope you’re done because your 8 crazy Hanukah nights started yesterday!
If you’re like me, you’re trying to find the perfect gifts for the special people in your life. It’s tough! If your friends and family members are fans of fitness and/or food, I’ve got some awesome ideas for you!
Garmin Vívofit 2 Activity Tracker
I am addicted to my Garmin. It keeps me honest about my activity level and motivates me. It also provides some friendly competition between Vegas and I… get one for your loved ones and then harass gently nudge them when you pass them.
UE Boom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
This works for the fitness enthusiast or the home cook. I use my Boom ALL the time. I can crank up some jams for a home or hotel room workout, or blast some sing along music while I’m baking.
Don’t judge me if you walk into the kitchen and I’m sobbing to Adele…
Fujifilm Instax Share Smartphone Printer
You know how fit people are… gym selfies will happen, and they will happen a lot. Now you can easily print selfies from your smart phone! Actually, this works well for the foodie too. I’d totally mount a pic of my rainbow cake on my fridge!
It’s not cheap, but it’s worth every cent. My mom bought this knife for me 3 Christmas’ ago and it’s nearly the only knife I use. Anyone who enjoys being in the kitchen will love you forever if you buy them this.
Stainless Steel Spoon Straws 4 Pack + Cleaning Brush
These are amazing for thick protein shakes, smoothies, and melty ice cream. Another item I use almost daily. Even better that it comes with a cleaning brush, because germs.
Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender, Brushed Stainless
I swear I’m not just saying this, but I also use my Vitamix daily. It can make ice cream, hot soups, hummus, and – my personal favorite – super-thick smoothie bowls (for which I use the aforementioned spoon straw). I’ve had it for 4 years and probably got my money’s worth after the first 2 months.
Vino2Go Set of 2 Double Wall Insulated Wine Tumblers
My baby sister gave these to Vegas and me last year for Christmas. We may or may not use them to bring wine to the nail salon…
For the beer lover, this is a must-have. It will keep a beer ice cold for HOURS. I have no idea how that works, but it’s amazing. It works for bottles too – just stuff a thin soft coozie inside.
P.S. They also make a version for mixed drinks.
Stone Brewing Co. Barbecue Sauce Box of 3
Now that you’ve boozed everyone up, how about some BBQ? These sauces are made locally by one of our favorite brewers, Stone. I just made BBQ chicken with the smoke porter flavor and it was fantastic.
Organic Kombucha Scoby – Live Culture
Know someone who’s making a resolution to drink a little less? They can brew their own kombucha! This is the starter I used a few months ago. It’s really easy to do and SO much cheaper than buying it bottled. Make sure you get a glass jar to brew it in too!
“I Told My Therapist About You” Night Shirt
This is just funny… I’m totally buying it for my mom. 😉
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I think I get more excited about giving than getting… does that mean I’m old? Marvelous.
Do you enjoy getting or gifting more?
Have you started shopping yet? What’s your best gift idea so far?
I cannot believe that there are only 2.5 weeks left until Christmas. How did that happen?? I’ve been struggling with coming up with good gift ideas so thank you for this! Those wine tumblers are genius and I’m not sure why I don’t have a wireless bluetooth speaker yet. Definitely going on my list!
You absolutely have to have that speaker. We take it everywhere!!
Dang, Christmas came fast this year. Frankly I love both giving and getting. It’s the fun of the holiday. And I love your very eclectic gift guide. I need to check out those wine tumblers 🙂 .
Didn’t it?! I think I say it every year, but this year was SO fast.
You + I are always on the same page. I am posting a “gift guide” on the blog this week too – ha… But um, have I started shopping? Nope. When do I intend to… Uhhhhh 6am on Dec 25th?
Dude. Post office is close at 6a on the 25th. Better mail mine earlier. 😉
I love giving presents – I swear it’s the best part about Christmas!
A Bluetooth speaker is such a good gift. We got one last year from David’s parents and I love it!
I usually have most of my shopping done by now but this year I am really lagging behind!
I wish I hadn’t already told my mom about it – she bought that one a couple months ago and I have NO idea what to get her now.
THANK YOU FOR THIS 🙂
the husband’s family celebrates christmas and yet?
Im all done thinking about gifts after hanukkah—and still have tons let to purchase 🙂
I hope you’re done now!!! Happy (belated) Hanukkah!
I’m still gasping…for air…about Christmas. How does it always sneak up on me? Arrggghhhh.
Love those spoons! I had no clue they even made things like that. My husband would love that…and the night shirt is hilarious. I may have to get that for my bestie 🙂
My mom actually had the spoons first. They rock! Mom also have plastic cereal bowl that had little straws in the side so we could suck out the milk. Brilliant.
Forget it as a gift, I need that night shirt for myself!!! BAHAHAHA!
Right?! I may gift myself!
Spoon straws? That is amazing. I hate the ones that you get with slurpees because the spoon isn’t big enough. Thank goodness that issue has been remedied. I used to have a shirt (when I was like in 6th grade) that said “I’m the person your mother warned you about.” It was my favorite shirt, and I even went back angd got a replacement when the washing machine tore it up. CLASSY
Can that even be called a spoon though? It’s like here’s a scooper… psych… doesn’t work!
P.S. I had that shirt too. Great minds… 😉
Great suggestions! I’m amazed by the beer cooling thing- that looks like something that belongs on shark tank!
It’s the coolest thing ever. My friend fell asleep before finishing a beer. When she woke up the next day… beer was STILL cold!
Oh man, I love those wine tumblers!
I’ve been shopping around online – it’s so much easier than braving the stores!
Hehe, I was just assembling my gift guide too, great minds 😉
I have a Shun knife set we received as a wedding present and you are totally right: GAME CHANGER. Good knives are critical.
You have a whole SET?! Color me jealous.
I am not done unfortunately and I am already on Night 2 but these are some good ideas to get it done 🙂
We sell the Vino2Go on my company website! I have been known to take it on walks around the neighborhood.
It really is the best invention ever. Since sliced bread at the very least.
In the past five years, I have only bought gifts for anyone (last year). I’m going back to my Scrooge-like traditions this year – travelling is a great excuse 😉 I really wish someone would buy me a Vitamix though….
You wouldn’t want to have to carry that in your luggage – they’re heavy! 😉
That BBQ sounds delicious. BBQ and beer is a perfect combo 🙂 Is it only available online or can I find it locally in SD?
Both! I got it a Whole Foods (typical), but I’ve seen it at most groceries.
I love that little printer!!!
I love giving gifts more then getting! I always get so excited to give my family the things I make 😛 Hahha!
I wish my family was closer – I’d be walking over with baked goods daily!
ooh love the insulated wine tumblers! Those are perfect for my husband. Great ideas
That looks like some great gift ideas. I have a gift guide on my site too. Have a terrific week.
I love seeing what people think of – so many great ideas!
Fun stuff. When I got my Vitamix I wondered if I would get our monies worth. let me rephrase that with my inlaw’s monies worth. But it really is the best! We use it at least twice a day! best purchase ever. And I need the travel wine glasses for sure!
You could blend a margarita in the Vitamix to fill the travel wine glass. Not that I’d know… 😉
What a great list! That same Vitamix is in my kitchen, and I honestly think I would marry it if I could – a true gamechanger!:)
Ditto! (Don’t tell Vegas… ;))
Im totally more of a fan of giving than I am receiving, but Ive always been that way. I just like the look on friends and family faces when they open gifts!! I honestly need a kitchenaid mixer. I know its expensive and not super necessary, but I used my moms this weekend to make cookies and my gosh it was SOOO much easier!!
This is terrible… but I got my Vitamix when my mom bought me a kitchen aid for christmas. I wanted a Vitamix in stead so I asked her if I could return it and apply the cash to that purchase. LOL!
Great list! I got a few really high-quality knives for our wedding and they make all the difference! So does my vitamix 🙂 I need to get my husband that Yeti Colster… he would love it!
I’m pretty sure that Yeti will guarantee any beer drink will love you forever. 😉
I love giving loved ones gifts, and I think I’m a pretty fabulous present getter 🙂 I’ve been shopping online nonstop for Christmas to find perfect gifts…. and then I get so excited to give everyone their gifts! And I just posted a holiday gift guide today too – great minds think alike of course! I really could use some good knives. Not sure why but I have yet to really invest in them for myself.
A good knife in the kitchen makes a world of difference. Also, please get me a Vitamix. Mm kay, thanks.
Sure thing. Just as soon as I win the lottery.
Shun…one word – amazing!
Amen!
I would love the wine tumblers…hopefully Santa leaves a set in my stocking! 😉
I’m loving this list! The printer is really interesting– I can see my children printing 100’s of pictures and I come home to a mountain of funny faces. Speakers are necessary in every area of life.. music is so needed in today’s world! Love you Laura! Great list. Muah!
It’s really awesome! I realized we never have pics printed anymore, which is sad since I love having those memories hanging around the house.
xoxo
Those wine tumblers literally made me smile.. Lol. This is happening. And the possibilities are endless – a julep? mule? idk. So many possibilities I’m excited! Have a great one and thanks for sharing Laura! -Iva
i think you know which ones i want. And ps. i haven’t even started shopping. AHH! MORE WINE.. er Whine?
Can we just gift each other? I know what I’d get you!
Vitamixes are the best!!! I love them. 🙂
Spoon straws?!?! I NEED those in my
Life! Also, those wine tumblers are awesome!
I’ve sort of started on my shopping, but I still have more to go. I do love to *try* to find the perfect gift.
Both game-changers! They sometimes have plastic spoon straws in the grocery store but the metal is way better because the plastic will snap if the smoothie or ice cream is too hard.
I haven’t even started shopping yet. No clue what to get anyone!
I feel you! Hope this helped inspire! 🙂
I’ve already started saving up for that smart phone printer! Last summer my uncle brought one along on a family vacation and we all couldn’t stop ooh-ing and ah-ing over it. The print outs are so chic and classy. I love it.
Such a great way to have memories everywhere – we so rarely print anything since they days of film!