You guys, the magical, but also exhausting holiday season is here, and Mrs. Claus has a lot of stuff on her to-do list…like, more than normal. The pitter-patter you hear isn’t that of reindeer. Oh no, that sound is the ever-present tiny feet now that our homes have transformed to school and everything in between. Ahhh, the “new” norm. With so much on the brain and so many changes, this holiday is certainly looking a bit different, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of what we’ve got!
After all, it is the most wonderful time of the year, you guys! While it is the tradition at my house to give into that tryptophan-induced coma, slip on my comfiest clothes, grab a MDB, and hit the couch for holiday shopping, I imagine this is pretty much your go-to this year. To kick off the holiday season, I’m sharing my annual holiday gift guide AND GIVEAWAY! Scroll to the bottom for details!
Heidi’s Holiday Decor:
Pottery Barn Embroidered Stockings, Red and Gold Ribbon (love this candy stripe ribbon set), Green and Black Plaid Ribbon, Wrapping Paper (also love this winter scene and this rustic holiday set), faux snowy pine greenery for wrapping, and gift tags (love this unicorn one for Ruby).
But hey, not waiting in long lines is a bonus, right? To help you narrow down what your kiddos, fashion lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and hey, even yourself might like this year (we know that Santa gets all the credit, but Mrs. Claus is the true hero, am I right?), I’m sharing some of my favorites. Now through Monday, I’ll add more and more goodies to this blog, so keep checking back for new items and giveaways!
**Giveaway closed** We may be working on new traditions this year, but some must remain, like Heidi’s Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway (say that three times fast!). Check back over the next five days because I’ll be adding a selection of new favorites AND a major giveaway bundle. Scroll to the bottom for details!
Top Gifts for the beauty lovers
Shop Heidi’s must-have beauty gifts:
Vanity Planet Facial Steamer (55% off) and Exfora Device (60% off), Athia Kisser Kit (50% off sitewide), Kristin Ess Temporary Hair Tint (under $15), Facewash/Makeup Headband (also love this leopard print one), and Jade Roller →
Beauty products are quite literally my new baby, but they’re also a family affair. From my mama to Mars, the love of beauty products is definitely generational. The best thing about the gifts on my beauty list? They are the perfect escape from hearing “mom” around every corner. If the “new norm” has taught us anything it’s how to turn our bathrooms into spas, and so with that in mind, I’m giving you the perfect items to relax, escape, and enjoy some beauty time, especially when beauty rest isn’t always available.
From my favorite Vanity Planet Facial Steamer to the Athia Kisser Kit, you’ll have glowing, hydrated skin without leaving the house. Plus, I’m also loving these Facewash/Makeup Headbands…gotta’ keep that newly tinted hair out of the way.
- Vanity Planet Facial Steamer (55% off)
- Vanity Planet Exfora Device (60% off)
- Athia Kisser Kit (50% off sitewide)
- Kristin Ess Temporary Hair Tint (under $15)
- Facewash/Makeup Headband (also love this leopard print one)
- Jade Roller
Click here to shop Athia’s line for him: VLR (50% off sitewide) →
Bonus: For the man—or man child, in my case—in your life, Athia’s new line of male products is the perfect gift. Hey, real men need moisturizer too. How do you think Santa stays so dang jolly? I’ll let you in on a secret: It’s not the cookies. It’s the moisturizer! Ok, maybe it’s the cookies too.
Top Gifts for the kiddos
Shop Heidi’s must-have list:
Tangle Pets Brush (on-sale under $15), COMFY, Coil Pack Hair Ties (also this variety pack under $10), Nail Polish Gift Set, Longboard by Original Skateboards (use code LOVEHEIDI for 20% off), and Baby Weight Set (Fischer Price Baby Biceps) →
Even as the kiddos are getting older, the best part about Christmas is the look on their faces as they open each gift. For the whole family, COMFY is the name of the game. If you haven’t heard of a COMFY, it’s a blanket you can wear, which is pretty much the mood of 2020.
- Ruby approved Tangle Pets Brush (on-sale under $15),
- COMFY (on sale $40 available in multiple colors/patterns)
- Coil Pack Hair Ties (love this 20 piece set for under $10)
- Nail Polish Gift Set (color pictured below: under the stars, also love this platinum gift set, and this variety pack of nail stickers is easy, no mess nail design)
- Longboard by Original Skateboards (use code LOVEHEIDI for 20% off decks and complete longboards)
- Baby Weight Set (Fischer Price Baby Biceps)
My real life unicorn, Miss Ruby Lane, gets a magical unicorn brush to match her personality (plus some Kristin Ess Hair Tint for Mars, Ruby, and mama because, why not?!). Marley is all about nail polish and beauty products this year. You’ll find post-Christmas happiness as Cash and Matix hit the streets with the rest of the neighborhood on their longboards! Gosh, the joys and simplicity of being a kid. It makes it all worth it. Maybe you’ll even catch Mrs. Clause out for a joy ride or two.
Top Gifts for the fitness fanatic
Shop Heidi’s must-have list:
Lululemon Align Pant II (so nice, I had to put them twice), Total Transform Bundle (normally $479.80 NOW $189.99), Everday by Transform Low Carb Meal Replacement Flavor Sampler (normally now 40% OFF), Resistance Band (also love this set on Etsy)
Gift guides and fitness gear go together like Santa and cookies, right? Ok, ok, maybe just in Powell land, but you know I can’t leave the fitness lovers off my list. This year, we’re doing a great sale on Transform products from the app to meal replacement shakes with up to 60% OFF.
- The TRANSFORM App (there are two BOGO deals you can’t miss out on!)
- Everyday by Transform Low Carb Meal Replacement Shakes (40% OFF)
- 4Kor Resistance Bands (also love these– and always awesome to shop small)
- Lululemon Leggings (ok, I put these twice because they’re just that dang cute)
And when it’s time to hit the gym (or do that killer at-home workout), you know what they say: A great outfit is sure to get you motivated. With these booty hugging Lululemon leggings and 4Kor Resistance Bands, the fitness lover in your life (ok, it’s me, you guys!) is sure to look great, work hard, and feel like a million bucks.
Top Gifts for the stylish
Shop Heidi’s must-have Fashion Finds:
Cents of Style Thermal (use code fabfriday on sale $8), Cents of Style Socks (under $15), Lululemon Align Pant II , Aviator Sunglasses, Carolina Trimmed Hat (now 30% off), H&M Joggers, Ring Variety Pack→
Up next: gifts for her, the stylish lady in your life (and hey, maybe it’s yourself). If you’re anything like me, my daily wardrobe looks a bit different in 2020. If 2020’s wardrobe has an adjective, it would be: COZY! Here’s a handful of gifts for the fashionista in your life (and if you’re shopping for yourself, this Mrs. Claus won’t spill the beans) that are sure to get the party started even if it means you’re getting fashionable just for a night in.
- Cents of Style Thermal (on sale for $8 with code fabfriday)
- Cents of Style Holiday Socks
- Lululemon Align Leggings
- Aviator Sunglasses (only $15)
- H&M Joggers + Ring Variety Pack
- Carolina Trimmed Hat (30% off through midnight Sunday PST)
With cozy at the heart of it all, some of my favorite gifts this year are a classic thermal and some warm holiday socks. It’s perfect for “get up and go,” but also the best to snuggle up on the couch. For the fitness and stylish ones, I love Lululemon Align Leggings. They’re basically your second skin…if your skin perfectly lifted you in all the right places. To add some flair, I love gifting accessories, so you’ll always find those under my tree. Click the items above to shop some of my stylish faves.
Heidi’s Holiday Giveaway
**giveaway closed** To help you busy mamas get into the holiday spirit, I’m giving away four bundles of gifts. Each day, I’ll add a new item to this giveaway list for a total of 4 days of giveaways! Total value for all items for all giveaways: $1,133.71! You will have 24 hours after the daily giveaway is posted to enter to win. Once the next giveaway is open, the previous giveaway will be closed (i.e. giveaway 1 is closed once giveaway 2 is posted), so remember to check back daily!
- Giveaway 1 | Cozys Up Bundle (value $71.80): One winner will be awarded a Cents of Style bundle for the fashion lover in your life (COS Snowflake socks and a COS Thermal), plus we’ll send you another bundle for yourself. It’s the perfect way to cozy up for the holiday season. **Giveaway Closed**
- Giveaway 2 | Transform Bundle (value $347.93): One winner will receive 1 year on The TRANSFORM App, 2 tubs of Everyday by Transform Low Carb Meal Replacement Shakes, and 2 tubs of Boost Shot. **Giveaway Closed**
- Giveaway 3 | Original Skateboards Pintail Longboard Size of Choice (value $245+): One winner will receive a Pintail Longboard setup and size chosen with the help of Original’s in-house team riders and board builders. **Giveaway Closed**
- Giveaway 4 | The Ultimate Beauty Bundle (value $468.98): One winner will receive the Vanity Planet Facial Steamer and Exfora Microdermabrasion Wand and an Athia Bundle. **Giveaway Closed**
Enter to win by doing both of the following:
- Like my most recent Instagram or Facebook giveaway post and tag a friend!
- Comment below with who you want to gift these special items to and why (heck, maybe it’s yourself because you deserve it!). I will pick a winner daily, and all the winners will be announced once all the giveaways are finished.
Now slip on your comfiest pants and get in the holiday spirit because this giveaway might just be better than the Hallmark Christmas movie that’s probably on repeat right about now! Happy and healthy holidays!
xo,
Related reading:
Holiday Survival Guide: How to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Holiday At-Home Stepladder Workout
Eggnog Protein Shake Recipe
5 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating This Holiday Season
No Bake High Protein Holiday Fudge Recipe
1,126 Responses
So I wish i had a more meaningful story or person who deserves this but unfortunately it?s just Me. I need a change/ boost. I?ve struggled for years with my weight and yo-yo dieting. I have 2 kids and I am done being pregnant. I?ve never felt so unlike myself in this body, I need a long lasting solution.
I think I would gift it to myself. I know this year has been hard on everyone but I have just become a person I don?t want to be. 20+ lbs heavier, always exhausted, generally unhappy. I need me back!
This would be a wonderful gift for myself, selfishly. ?????????? This week marks 1 year of working out / self-care everyday. I started this journey after a 2 year battle with sever gastrointestinal issues that caused me to lose 45 pounds, unnecessarily. Followed by a low back surgery I wasn?t expecting. Needless to say, Self-love and self-care have been my priority the last year and this would be a great gift to myself as I continue on this never ending journey of getting better everyday so that I can be the best wife and mom that I can be.
With my husband who is not only my husband and best friend, but my workout partner and my biggest supporter….
I would gift this to myself. I?m ready to whip this mom bod into shape. Three kids under 4 years old over here and I think this would be sooo helpful.
I would gift this to myself ? self care is important!!! You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of the others in your life??
I never win anything but if I did I would gift it to myself for my husband. We both work our butts off to give our kids the best life. So to be able to spoil ourselves would be amazing!
I want to give these gifts to myself! Going from 330lbs to 208lbs ive been able to get back to the roots of celebrating movement and what makes me happy.
I would gift this to myself. I struggle with keeping on track with my nutrition and energy level due to myself working night shift as a correctional officer at our local county jail. Some nights my boost is what gets me through. Thank you Chris and Heidi for making my life easier.
I want to gift this to my sister. (Though I also want it for myself). She constantly struggles with her weight loss, as most of us do, and will lose-plateau/fatigue-gain-repeat. And every now and then she needs a fire lit under her and this would be a great spark to push her off of the plateau and back into a cut mode.
Me!!!! If I could go into 2021 setup to succeed then nothing can get in my way of making it my healthiest year ever
I would like to gift myself these items. I have given up on myself, no inspiration. Not liking myself. Out of shape. Have spent past 34 years as a nurse taking care of others with pride. Past 1.5 yrs have given up. Not loving self affects every aspect of my life….my job, my relationship.
I would like to gift myself with these items because I believe they would help me get back on track with my health journey.