The girls decided to do another holiday gift guide this year. And there are some pretty great ideas on this sucker I must say. Grace was on board too, but ended up traveling and wasn’t able to join this time. So I’ll let Elle and Abby take it away:
Wellesley’s Picks:
Baboon to the Moon
One of my favorite travel bags. Such fun colors & surprisingly
holds so much. Great gift for a traveler!
Herb starter planter kit
This has been one of my fav amazon gifts this year! My Mom-In-Law
got me it for my birthday & I planted them in my windowsill.
Now I have cilantro, basil, & more herbs to put in my meals :).
They are so satisfying to see grow. <3
Birkenstock Clog Dupes
I stole these from my sister Claire when she left on her mission & I wear them constantly.
Carson was always trying to squeeze into mine until he finally bought his own
of the same pair but his size the other day. Now we match & they are the best.
Tanning Water – Face & Body
I added this to my list last year, but I am such a stan of Salty Face self tanner!
I truly believe its the best out there. The face self tanning water has lasted me all year.
I am just now running out of it. The brush is a game changer in application.
The liquid bronzer is also a must! I put a little bit in my sunscreen & it is the best glow.
You can use ELLE10 for 10% off your order!
Alastin Tinted Face Sunscreen
My mom’s friend is the sweetest & gifted me this tinted sunscreen.
It is my FAVORITE. Has amazing coverage & looks so natural.
It is an investment but it has been my go-to.
Essential Oils
I have been on a non-toxic kick lol, so I have been using these essential oils for scent
(diffuser) & to put in some DIY cleaning supplies. Simple but cheap & great!
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask Moisturizer
Another gift I got from my birthday! I have been using it religiously since.
It is a great moisturizer that doesn’t break me out or make me feel too greasy.
I wear mornings & nights.
Uggs 🙂
I just tried on a pair identical to this at Nordstrom Rack & ran to Amazon instead lol.
I know I’m late to the trend but I still want them 😛
Film Scanner
A random one, but this has been on my list for a while! If you have someone in your life
who loves to shoot film, this will help scan the film from the negatives all on your own!
It is so pricey to get them scanned & sometimes they do not turn out well based on the place.
I am building up to processing on my own, but the scanner is a great start.
Ring Camera
Our renters before us had this ring camera & left it for us! We didn’t realize we wanted/needed one,
but it has been really nice to see if something important was dropped off & just for security reasons. 🙂
We have loved having it.
Rainbows
It is winter, I am aware, but these Rainbow slippers for the rest of the year are always a must. Easy summer slip on. These are also the Men’s Rainbows that Carson wears 24/7.
Bose Headphones
Preeetttttyyy sure I’ve put these on the other gift guides. You know the drill.
I have had them for 3 years now & I adore them. Still the best.
Sunglasses
These sunglasses are dupes from Free People that I have been wearing everyday.
Love the look & shape & they are great quality.
Sunnies
Another pair of sunnies! I don’t have them but they are on my list!
Statement Earrings + Staple Earrings
Amazon earrings just reign over all. They never let me down even though I rarely take out my earrings after I put them in. These two options are great for a staple earring or for a statement one!
Face Patches
Ok, I may be a victim of Instagram ads here. But I have been seeing these so much &
want to give them a try. They are silicone patches that you can reuse &
just smooth your skin. All about the beauty of aging but, fun to try ;).
Malibu Rising
I am alllmost done with this book & it has been such a good read! I love the story & has been a fav since I picked it up.
Stocking Stuffers:
Organics Supergreens
Carson & I have been looooving these supergreens. There are so many greens powders
right now, but these are somewhat cheaper, & looking at ingredients, one of the cleaner ones!
We have ordered them off amazon & also bought from Costco. They also taste 10x better
than the other greens that I have tried….just saying.
Kodak Ultramax 400 Color Print Film
Another gift for the film lover in your life! I toggle between these,
& any other kodak film that is on sale on amazon!
Native Deodorant
I think we are all a little skeptical about the natural deodorant (just me?) but Carson & I
have both liked this one. It smells great & we both use it. We have not tried any of the
other scents, but we are planning on it.
All-Time Favorite Face Sunscreen
Alllllll time favorite sunscreen. Not going to lie, I use the alastin tinted sunscreen…& this one.
Yes in the same morning haha. I put one over the other. I love the coverage & tint of the alastin &
then the glow of this Jergens one. I am really blocked from that sun baby, lol.
Yoga Favs:
I have been on a hot yoga kick recently & I have been getting everything off Amazon
so I thought I would share some of my favs.
AUTOMET Womens One Piece Jumpsuit
Carson calls this the wrestlers outfit, but hey I like it. This one is a dupe from the
Aritzia one-piece. Just a fun & different outfit for sweating it out.
Bala Weighted Bangles
Got these as a gift & I wear them everyday to yoga! They are just 1 pound (there is a 2 pound option)
but they just add a little extra weight & it gives me a lil extra push. I also wear on walks & they are so cute 🙂 Fun conversation piece lol. These are some good knockoff ones.
Yoga Towel
The yoga towel that I use for my classes. Keeps your hands & feet stuck to the mat &
have ordered multiple. It is a nice but cheap option!
Yoga Mat
I have a cheaper yoga mat that has just not held up well! It is worth the investment to get a
high quality mat that doesnt slip when you sweat. This brand is great. I also have been
eyeing THIS MAT that is slightly cheaper but has the same non-slip material.
Hypochlorous Acid Spray – post yoga
This one is kind of funny but, I noticed I started to break out from sweating and not washing
my face off right after yoga. This hypochlorous acid spray helps to spray right after class.
It is a dupe of the Tower 28 Spray that is the same ingredients, just cheaper 😉
Headbands
Since getting bangs, I always need to use these to keep my hair out of my face haha.
& they are also cute on a normal day. Love the look.
BAGGU Horizontal Zip Duck Bag
I use this Baggu bag for my class. Big enough to hold my bala weights, towel, water bottle, & hypochlorous acid spray! Now you know the whole drill, can you tell yoga is the highlight of my day lol.
Socks
These socks have been a cheap staple. Nothing beats a nice Hanes sock ;).
There are various lengths as well.
Home things:
We just moved & have had to go through the process of getting a lot of new home goods.
These are some of the things we have gotten, or things that are on our list to get.
Wavy Bowl/Pot
Cute wavy pot to use on a coffee table or shelf!
Dining Chairs
We have a little nook for our dining table & these chairs look so cute in our space.
Cute Side Table or Plant Stand
I want this as my side table! & now seeing this I think there are not many left so I must
purchase before they are gone haha. There is also a coffee table in this same style.
it is so stunning & would give our old apartment a lil lift 😉
Microwave 🙂
The lil retro looking microwave that we have. Now that I am typing this, not sure if someone will
gift this….lol but if you want a microwave, this lil guy has been great to us & is on sale. 😛
Desk Chair
I got this desk chair right when we moved in & have looovved it. It is large enough that I can sit in a
ton of different ways which I need when in my home office all day long. Comfy & looks chic!
Striped Bedding Sheets
Loving these bedding sheets & the ones that they have on Amazon. Great quality & high end look.
Salt & Stone Candle
Heard such good things about this brand & candle. On my list!
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
We love adult purchases :). We got this vacuum recently & it has been great & is on sale.
Much cheaper than something like the dyson but works great for us
Abby Jane’s Picks:
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser
This may be the second year I have listed this diffuser but we still
use ours every day and we love it. Such a good investment considering
we aren’t using candles with gross chemicals and it has lasted YEARS.
Santal Diffuser Oil
Max and I stayed in the cutest Airbnb earlier this year that had this scent all throughout the house and we fell in love. We immediately bought it and have been using it ever since. Love this clean and fresh smell.
sundae Whipped Foaming Body Wash
My friend brought this back for me from Australia and I got HOOKED. Luckily it is on Amazon and I can reorder. One bottle lasted me over 6 months and I used it once or twice a day (if I bathed Murph). I want to try all the scents but I have only used this one so far!
Soft Lounge Pants Sleep Pajama Bottoms With Pocket
These went viral on TikTok and I can see why. Such a cute staple that is also bump friendly!
Weck Canning Jars
These are so underrated. I have SO many trendy water bottles but I reach for these everyday, multiple times a day. Whether it’s to drink my lemon water or smoothies or make sourdough starter, I will be using these jars! Fill them with candy and they make a great practical gift!
Pearl Necklace
Since I’m pregnant again and not loving any clothes I have been into accessories. I wanted to try out a fun chunky pearl necklace and this one has exceeded my expectations!
Gold Plated Lightweight Chunky Open Hoops for Women
Every year I reorder these because they are so perfect and lightweight. 20mm is the perfect size for everyday wear in my opinion. I have them in silver and gold.
Electric Water Kettle
I drink hot lemon water most mornings and use an old kettle but have been wanting to make the switch to this. Love that it’s an upgrade for not too much of a higher price.
Natural Silk Sleep Mask
I have been napping when my toddler naps and I need it dark. I have had two expensive silk eye masks that haven’t lasted so I decided to get this one for way cheaper and it is so much better than the other ones I’ve tried.
VERB Volume Dry Texture Spray
I am a member of the thin and fine hair club. This stuff is an everyday staple for giving my
hair texture and volume. Love that its not $40. I have both the travel size and regular.
Wax Air Fresheners
Grace always has these in her car and it smells HEAVENLY. I just stick them under the driver’s seat because one time my grandma asked me why my air freshener said “SEX”. lol
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Liquid Lip Blush & Cheek Tint Floratint
Had this for years and love it on my lips or cheeks! It is the perfect color.
Table for Two: Recipes for the Ones You Love
Been having crazy food aversions this pregnancy and have heard amazing things about
this cookbook and love to cook with smaller portions!
100 Colors Watercolor Paint Set
I am no artist but trying to find fun and calming hobbies.
I love this watercolor set and the price point.
goop Beauty Scalp Scrub Shampoo
I swear my hair is going less and less time between needing a wash and I’ve heard that a scalp scrub can help give your hair a refresh! Only heard amazing things about this goop one.
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner – Dewy, Ultra Hydrating Toner for Face
This is supposed to be a dupe of the Hailey Bieber rhode glazing milk which I loveeeee. It’s an amazing base for makeup that stays put when you need extra hydration.
Retro Oval Sunglasses
I respect expensive sunglasses but I’m always too scared I’ll ruin them. Plus it’s so fun to try out different colors and shapes so I’m all for these. Will be buying!!!!
Perk Chill Mint Chocolate Flavored Drink Mix
This caught my eye and I have been wanting to try.
Max and I love a calming nighttime beverage.
Butterluxe Athletic Rompers for Women
Keeping things comfortable while chasing Murph around and growing another babe
so this romper is on my list for working out and lounging.
Saie Dew Blush – Lightweight Liquid Blush
THIS BLUSH. Love the shade “Spicy” it’s perfect.
Saie Mini Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Illuminator – Luminizer
This smells like summer and has the perfect amount of glow. I use every day no matter what.
Saie Glossybounce High-Shine Hydrating Lip Gloss Oil
Just got this lip gloss during the Sephora sale and it’s so light and perfect.
My favorites are the shades “Play” and “Bounce”.
Butterluxe Womens Adjustable Spaghetti Thin Strap Sports Bra
Another Lulu dupe that is way too good and cost-effective.
This set is so cute and stretchy so it works with my belly growing!
Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25″
The perfect length and color!
Nutribullet Personal Blender
This is something I use EVERY DAY. I have for years and I have never had a problem with it.
Dishwasher safe and love the smaller portion.
Polaroid Now 2nd Generation I-Type Instant Film Camera
Max got this for me last Christmas and this year would have not been the same without it.
We have loved taking pictures with it that we can put up and look through with Murphy.
It’s such a fun experience and love the way it saves a memory.
Polaroid Color Film
The film for the darling camera above. There are so many options, we also love black and white.
amika. dream routine overnight hydrating hair mask
When I was pregnant with Murph my hair was thick and healthy and this time my hair is so brittle and dry…. My hairdresser recommended this for me and I will be purchasing asap.
Spoon Rest for Stove Top
I’m so tired of settling my stirring utensils on a sticky paper towel or the counter. I guess this is what getting older looks like – wanting a cute spoon rest lol.
Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room
I may be having food aversions but my love for sweets is still going strong.
This cookbook is darling and has really good recipes.
Vacation Air Freshener 3-Pack, Award Winning Vacation Sunscreen Scent
Another option for making your car smell amazing.
Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Adult Robe
Robes are a must for me to get out of bed.
This one is a big wearable cozy blanket!
New Amazon Kindle (16 GB)
I think I’m the last person in the world to buy a Kindle but this color is amazing. The perfect gift.
