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Okay guys... it is officially December, which means we are all scrambling to think of thoughtful presents for everyone on our list! Some people are easier than others, so I thought I'd compile a little collection of ideas to get your gift-giving juices flowing. Happy shopping, and remember to take some time to breathe and enjoy what you have this holiday season! ​

An electric toothbrush from Quip

 I have been wanting to switch to an electric toothbrush for a while now and I've heard amazing things about Quip! It  helps you brush for the recommended amount of time and vibrates to remind you when to switch sides of your mouth. Plus, you get fresh brush heads delivered every three months. Also, it's just super sleek and cute! This is a great gift for the person who appreciates product design and fun gadgets, or that someone who is super into oral hygiene. 

​From $25, click HERE to shop. 

A "Hygge" Necessities Kit

Hygge is a relatively new/trendy term in the US lately, but it's basically the Danish word for coziness, comfort and contentment with loved ones. To give the gift of hygge, just put together a gift basket with everything they'll need to enjoy winter hibernation.... cozy socks, The Hygge board game, a delicious scented candle, fancy tea or cocoa (and a cute mug to enjoy it in), a warm fleece blanket, and The Little Book of Hygge.   It's a no brainer everyone will love! 

My go-to essential oils brand, Rocky Mountain Oils, just released a brand new "chakra-inspired" product line, and I was lucky enough to get to take it for a test drive before it launched earlier this month! I already love all of their other oil roll-ons, so it was so fun to try this seven-piece set. These chakra roll-ons are extra special because each one is designed to be applied to a different part of your body, and each rollerball is made of a different gemstone. They're so pretty!! 

Target is one of my go-to places to find affordable, cute items to decorate our home. I'm already a huge fan of their Hearth and Hand with Magnolia collection, but earlier this month Target released a brand new line of home items... Opalhouse. It's a boho-inspired, eclectic assortment of items and some of the stuff is sooo beautiful! Check out some of my favorites from the Opalhouse collection below. Click the photos to shop:

There's nothing better than curling up with a cup of tea and a good book on a cold winter day. Or, if you're like me and have an hour long subway commute, a good book can (somewhat) transport you from the crowds of people all around you. Check out the books that have been keeping me sane this winter! PS - If you have any recommendations, leave them in the comments below. PPS - If you don't use Goodreads yet, download it to your phone! It's a great app that lets you track your reading progress (it's so satisfying to see what percentage of the way through a book you are) and see what your friends are reading. It's also a great way to keep an archive of books you've read and a list of books you want to read next. Happy reading!!

Arcadia by Lauren Groff

I just finished this book and it was amazing! It's about a boy who grows up on a hippie commune in upstate New York, but eventually moves to New York City and is forced to transition into normal society. The book is beautifully written and full of rich details, and I related to the main character, Bit, in many ways. It's possible I may have teared up on the subway while reading this. The story makes you think about modern life and what's really important. It tackles everything from depression and grief to finding love and purpose. Such a good read!

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

This book is so good, I was reading it on my subway commute and rode five stops too far before I realized I had forgotten to get off. It's a fantasy novel about a magical underground world in London and an everyday man who gets sucked into it. This book is an amazing escape full of suspense and mystery that really makes you think. I didn't want it to end!

Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

I don't want to give anything away, but this was a beautiful coming-of-age story about a person who was born different from everyone else, and the struggle they went through to find their identity and embrace who they were. It covers everything from their ancestors' lives in Greece to their childhood in Detroit and their modern day life in Europe. The story really spans over a century. It's full of detail and history and takes a while to read, but the story is incredible and makes you see things from a unique perspective. PS - It also won a Pulitzer Prize!

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

This book was definitely a pageturner I couldn't put down. It follows the life of a woman in 19th century China, from her childhood and her foot binding, to her arranged marriage and life with her husband. It's a sweet, sad, thought-provoking story about friendship, trust, strength, and womanhood. I learned so much about the history of the treatment of women in China that I hadn't known before! And it really reminded me how important it is that women stick together and support one another. 

It’s almost Christmas!! I can’t believe it’s that time of year again! I’ve mentioned my love for essential oils in previous posts – but for those who missed it, I am obsessed. I have a diffuser on the nightstand next to my side of the bed and I love to diffuse different blends when we’re winding down for the night or just hanging out in bed on the weekends. All the different scents create different effects – and it’s not toxic in the air like burning a candle. Over the weekend, I used my essential oils (from Rocky Mountain Oils, of course) to create a holiday blend and it was soo nice!! I diffused it all day on Sunday and it made our apartment subtly smell so nice and festive. To create the blend, I used the oils below (three of which - cinnamon bark, nutmeg and blood orange - are 20% off until the end of the day!!). Click the photos below to shop. If you don't own a diffuser, this is a great one to try. Happy diffusing!!