Holiday 2019 Gift Guide – Under $25
Gift giving can always be stressful, but I’ve compiled a list of items that can solve that problem. There’s a little something here for everyone!
Momentum Jewelry – These are really fun because you can send someone off with a positive note everyday. I think they would be great for kids and teens too! You can choose one of their standard sayings or you can customize it to be something personalized to you! You can also select what color wrap you want, and since it’s a stretchy wrap, it will fit any wrist size. They are super cute and fun!
Vooray Active Fanny Pack – I love this fanny pack! I wore it for both days of BikeMS while….riding my bike. My friends may have chuckled at first, but it fits a TON of stuff, and I was happy to have it all for the ride. It has a little mesh pocket so you can separate your phone from keys, or whatever you have in your pack. I also wore this for my 5k, which was nice to have a few things, but not have to worry about pockets. It also didn’t bounce around too much which was nice. If you do plan to run with it and have a smaller waist, the straps may not tighten as much as you’d like. The straps are stretchy so it might stretch out over time. Overall I didn’t have any issues with it. It was quite functional, and they come cute patterns.
Vooray Urban Fanny Pack – I also have an love this fanny pack and it’s super functional for everyday, although it’s not as “functional” for activities such as running/biking. You could totally still use it for that if you wanted, but it’s more of a casual pack. It doesn’t have the stretchy straps, but they are still adjustable. This one also comes in really cute patterns.
Birchbox Subscription – This one is fun if you’re into skincare and makeup, or alternatively they even have a men’s box. The person receiving the gift can select items they want to try, so you don’t have to worry about choosing something they won’t like. It’s just a fun way to get some new products, and the smaller sized items are really convenient for travel! I’ve been getting Birchbox for years and I still love it.
Knockaround Sunglasses – If you know me, you know these are my favorite sunglasses. They are stylish, reliable, and very affordable. I love my polarized shades from them, and really I don’t feel bad about accidentally throwing them around. I do have a pair I typically use for cycling which does have a few scratches on it, from me slamming them against the pavement. Whoops! Other than that, I’ve not really had any issues with these. I did have a crew fall out of on of my favorite pairs, and the company was nice enough to send me a complete replacement. So they also get an A+ in my book for customer service, which if you’ve never had to deal with customer service, it’s so worth it to work with a great company. (and if you use the link in this post, you’ll get $10 off a $20 purchase.
White noise machine – I’ve had this noise machine for a few months now, and I’m all about it. I used to use my old iPad or phone as a noise machine, but it runs the battery down (especially on the phone). This white noise machine can be plugged into an outlet, or use batteries, so you can take it on the go. (See my favorite rechargeable batteries below!) I liked it so much I bought a second one for my guest room/traveling!
Yoga Blocks – I recently bought these for the yoga classes I’ve been going to. They can help with not putting as much pressure on my wrists in certain poses. They work great, very affordable, comes in four colors, not much else to say about yoga blocks.
Stasher Bags – I’ve been trying to reduce my use of plastic in general and specifically one-use plastic items. These bags are not cheap, but they are the best I’ve found so far for silicone bags. They are 100% pure platinum silicone, and you can stick them in the dishwasher which makes them super easy to clean (just don’t flip them inside out). They have a better seal on them than some of the other options that I’ve tried too. They come in a ton of colors, different sizes, and they have multipacks to save you a little $$. I’ve purchased a couple from The Container Store using the coupons they email out, which makes them a little bit cheaper!
Colorfulkoala Leggings – I’ve talked about these leggings before…HERE and the shorts…HERE. For the price, you seriously can’t get a better pair of leggings. They have pockets, tons of different colors, some fun patterns, and they are super soft and comfortable. They are true to size, just look at their size chart and select your size based on your measurements. If you’re in between sizes I’d size up, but some colors have free returns too, so you can’t go wrong. If you prefer your leggings without pockets, they also have a great option you can find HERE. If you’re into fun patterns and colors like I am, they have fun options like camo, cheetah, snakeskin, etc. which you can find HERE. They are a few dollars more, but still for under $30…you can’t beat them!
Nickel & Suede – I have loved Nickel & Suede earrings for years now. I have sensitive ears and earrings that are too heavy definitely irritate them. These are great because they are so light! I’ve never had problems with them irritating my ears either. They come in so many shapes and colors and really can add a little something extra to that outfit, and you’re sure to find something for everyone! I’ve also purchased a couple of their leather cuffs and I Love those as well! Every person I’ve given these earrings to has loved them.
