Raise your hand if you’re still shopping!!
A week to go – there is still time!
I love reading holiday gift guides and get so many great ideas! Rather than doing several in different topics, I decided to do a mash-up of all of those on my list in one. Hold on to your Santa hats!
Immaeatthat Black Bean Brownie Mix
Kylie, the amazing entrepreneur, blogger and author of the Single Serving Cookie Cookbook, now has created a black bean brownie mix! Watch her cute video to see how easy they are to make! I can’t wait to try one!
Girls Day Out and Bama + Ry
Love to Jasmine at Bama + Ry, who makes gorgeous pieces of jewelry, and my local friend Amy of Girls Day Out, who makes my favorite designs in town. Both specialize in delicate, artistic jewelry that would be perfect for your sister, mom or BFF.
James
I have had such fun explaining Santa and Christmas to Mazen!! He is old enough to understand it all, and I can just see the gears turning in his little brain. He LOVES trains, but hasn’t shown much interest in James all that much. BUT, if you ask him what he wants Santa to bring him for Christmas, he says “JAMES!” Every time! It’s so darn cute. I have a feeling that Santa will be bringing this Talking James on Christmas morning (along with Toby + Victor from KK!) We already have Thomas and Percy and he loves that they make cute noises as he pushes them along.
Subscriptions
Who doesn’t love a subscription box!? There are so many options to choose from these days. I have given both Stitch Fix and Birchbox to friends this year!
Birchbox makeup + beauty // Koala Crate arts + crafts for little kids // Stitch Fix for fashion // Naturebox for snacks // Wine clubs (we belong to La Crema’s!) // Bark Box for dogs // Cook Smarts for meal plans
{This dress is my latest Stitch Fix favorite that has been perfect for all of my holiday parties! If you can’t tell, it’s purple with detail on top!}
Count Me Healthy Journal Bracelet
This gorgeous bracelet by Chelsea Charles is more than an adornment. It’s a journal bracelet in 14k gold (also in rose gold and sterling silver) that you can use to track health goals like daily glasses of water, fruit and vegetable servings, weekly workouts, interval training sets, and more by moving the hand-etched beads.
And I’m giving one away!
Everything From Quirky
I love to go to the Quirky site just to see what new things have come out. My ideal home would be totally automated and filled with their smart products. Their products make a great gift for that person that has everything!
Art Supplies + Kinetic Sand
For that two year old you love…this stuff is SO COOL! Very soothing for adults and very neat for kiddos. Mazen is also getting sticker sets, activity books and paints. All under the “something you need” category : )
Gold Leaf Tray from Pottery Barn + Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch from West Elm
I’m really into shiny gold this year, and also really into things that hold things and make things look neat! This tray is so cute. These too!
Similarly this gorgeous jewelry holder caught my eye when flipping through the West Elm catalog this week. I love the idea of making jewelry a part of the decor!
Fancy Olive Oils
As we say at the bakery, everyone loves the gift of food! Your chef friends will appreciate some high quality olive oil. I loved working with Olivier’s and Co this summer and am still using up some of the flavored oils. I plan to buy more in the new year (or the next big sale! They are actually offering a free bottle of olive oil with $75 purchase, I believe!)
This flavored oil set is my favorite for drizzling over salads:
Some other sets that would make great gifts:
Olive Oil Sampler Set // Lemon Oil & Fig Balsamic Mini-Melo (the lemon oil was my fav!) // Bread Dipping Set (with basil and garlic oils!)
Experiences
In our family we love to give gift certificates to restaurants, Feast, The Organic Butcher, The Spice Diva, JM Stock and other local specialty stores as well as tickets to upcoming shows and theater.
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Melissa says
For the holiday, I’d love a really great pair of boots to keep me warm and in-style!
courtney says
i would love to win the bracelet :] such a cute– and actually attractive!– way to keep up with fitness goals! for christmas… a massage does sound really nice, now that i see it! ha
Linda @ TheFitty says
I’m still shopping, are you kidding me? 🙂
Is that giveaway available to us Canadians? We’re always left out in good giveaways!
KathEats says
Sadly it’s US only
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
It’s funny, I never think of giving subscription boxes but I know I’d LOVE to receive one! This could be perfect for my sister in law!
Liz R. says
What an awesome list. All I want this year is a long vacation!
Whitney W says
I want a Pandora bracelet!
Amy says
I honestly want nothing for Christmas. My 6 month old was my gift this year!
carrie jo says
The olive oils look delish!!
Kay says
I’d love a new keurig for Christmas!
Kori says
I love these types of lists, & I love learning of new products from you!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
That dress looks amazing on you!
KathEats says
Thank you!
Megan says
I think a massage sounds fabulous! I also want a new immersion blender and a waffle maker!
Kaitlin G says
I want to be registered for the half marathon in Dc this spring!
Cathy says
I want all the renovations on my house complete! 😛
Jennifer says
A new gym bag!
Ali says
I want some new perfume! Love all your ideas!
Emily S says
I just want to be with my family, and I’m flying home today!
Renee says
Still shopping!
Allyson says
I want my husband to get his dream job 🙂
Leah says
Wow. So cool!!! The bracelet is such a great idea!!!
sara says
I would love a pair of Hunter rain boots from Santa! 😉
Linda says
I want a large gold Michael Kors watch.
Mandy says
I’d like a new Jawbone — I’ve had mine for nearly 2 years and the battery went bad last week, boo!
Dana says
I want The Chocolate-Covered Katie Cookbook for Christmas!
elizabeth e says
for christmas, I want cold weather gear! i just moved north from atlanta, and i don’t know what to do with this weather.
Lisa says
Love this post and that bracelet!
Katie B. says
I want a surprise present for Christmas – those are my favorite kind! 🙂
Melissa S. says
My family all around … that’s what I want. Merry Christmas.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I want to give this to my mom! Ah!
For Christmas I and so hoping I get a dehydrator!
Brooke says
I love the count me healthy bracelet, its on my xmas list!
Dina says
Any presents are fun – I’m not too picky!
Jennifer says
I want safe travels, lots of family time, and lots of good food for Christmas! (And maybe a Sephora gift card)
Holly Watson says
I really would LOVE this Marc Jacobs purse Ive been wanting for 4 years! But really I just want to spend time with my family 🙂
KathEats says
4 years – get it girl!
Wendy says
Fitness has become a major part of my life in 2014 so anything fitness related, gear, socks, bag, fitness tracker.
Lori S says
For the holidays I would love more cookbooks, you can never have too many.
laura z says
I want my nursery painted for christmas 🙂
Jennifer says
I have NO clue what I want for Christmas, I am hoping I just get a good surprise!
What a cute bracelet!
Allison says
I actually want gift cards to some restaurants for my boyfriend and I to go to. We are both in grad school, so can’t afford to eat out much, especially not at nice places, so that would be nice.
Sally says
Now that I’ve seen that gorgeous gold jewelry tray, that’s what I want for Christmas!
Allison Hedden says
Good health for my parents as we move into the new year!
Brooke says
Wanting a TRX suspension trainer to help out with my at-home workouts!
Sarah says
Agree that experiences are great gifts…and they don’t clutter up the house!
Colleen says
All I want for Christmas is to not get a cold! Almost every year I come down with some sort of crud; so I’m hoping this year I stay healthy!
KathEats says
I am crossing my fingers the flu stays away from this house. It’s going around!
[email protected] says
YES!!!!!
Rainey says
One of the best things I ever invested in is a humidifier for my bedroom! I used to get colds all winter and since I bought a humidifier I haven’t gotten sick in two years! I also use a xylitol nasal spray. Makes a huge difference. Good luck for a healthy holiday!
tammy says
wow that bracelet is gorgeous!
Angela B says
High on my Christmas list is a Nespresso machine…..
Mary Jean Zilhaver says
Nothing specific on my list…I just want to spend time with family and savor the moment!
Danielle says
Love this bracelet! I want this baby to hold tight until the new year!
Beth says
I would love a massage, mani and pedi! 🙂
Ellen says
I just really want to be with those I love and spend Christmas day full of happiness and health of my family and close friends.
Joci S. says
I would love a stitch fix gift card. I’ve never tried stitch fix yet but you seem to have such good luck and it’s such a great idea. I want to see what my stylist would pick out for me!
Amy says
I would like some things for the kitchen – a salad dressing measuring/dispensing bottle, a doughnut pan for baked doughnuts, etc.
Jessica says
I would love to spend time with my family. My cousin recently had a baby, and I would love to visit with them!
laura t. says
I asked for new workout clothes!
Michelle Paradis says
All I want for Christmas is Barnes & Noble gift cards to keep me reading all the year through 🙂
Inez says
I’m going back to college for my second degree in January (in dietetics!) so this year I’ve asked for a Patagonia backpack and other fun school supplies!
KathEats says
Oooo good luck!
Robin says
All I want for Christmas is to see the look on my children’s faces! They don’t stay little for long!
KathEats says
I can’t wait to see Mazen’s reaction this year!
Leigh says
My parents are giving us a new fridge and I can’t imagine a better gift than that. I am so excited.
Jen says
Running tights!!
Rachel Curling says
I want a puppy!
Hillary says
A pair of black booties is on my wish list!!
em says
Cold weather running gear!
Lyndsay says
Headphones!
Cathy says
I already got my Vera Wang ring for Christmas. Kathy my 6yo grandson has every Thomas train imaginable. Loves them. I’m sure Mazen will as well. Merry Christmas.
Andrea says
a french press!
Anne Weber-Falk says
I want my family to feel peaceful and relaxed and happy. We need this so much right now.
Laura says
I love that bracelet tracking activity and water idea! Fabulous!!
Whitney Moody says
I can’t wait to get a clarasonic and a new handbag (after carrying a diaper bag all year)!
Maggie says
I’d love a new book!
Jamie says
continued health!
liz says
I want a watch that tracks my heartrate!
Allison says
New gym clothes
Cate says
Still shopping, but getting close.
All I want for Christmas is time to read and relax, and I think my wish is going to come true!
Jen W. says
I would like health & happiness this Christmas. A new pair of running shoes would be great too!
Jen says
Great list!!! That bracelet is gorgeous!
kate says
I’m hoping Santa brings me some new running shoes.
kristin says
i am asking for christmas this year is a rest day – a day off from cooking, cleaning, running the kids around. off from work etc… just me, my bed and some much needed rest!!!
Amanda V says
I would love a Jawbone for Christmas.
Maggie says
I want a new sigg!
Jenna D says
I am hoping for a new purse now that i am ready to get rid of the diaper bag. I love the bracelet!
emily says
my husband has been working out of state, so I’m just wanting him home for a little while. 🙂
tiffany says
i want to adopt a dog so badly for xmas!! haha i can keep wishing. just need the money and the space. 🙂
Katie Dawson says
As lame as it may seem I’m wishing for a new slow cooker! Mine broke and I can’t survive winter without a good slow cooker to make soups, stews, and chili!
Christina L says
I would love earrings or any jewelry for Christmas!
Jessica says
I would love one of the meal/meal plan subscription services to try out!
sara Bostwick says
I love the tracker bracelet! What a cool idea….
Sandra says
Although I’ve been in a season of de-cluttering, I would break my “no more stuff” mantra for a pair of riding boots that are meant for a shortie. 🙂
Alexa says
for christmas, id love… everything on my list hahaha. main things included moccasins and superfoods
Erin m. says
I would love a treadmill
Sarah says
A nap! 7 months pregnant with a 2.5 year old at home. Mama needs some sleep!
KathEats says
Hope you get it : )
Daniela C. says
Perfume and sneakers.
Whitney says
What a cute giveaway! I usually keep track of my water drinking on my phone, but this would be a great alternative!
I’m hoping to get some mittens for christmas. And good family time. 🙂
Lori S H says
I asked for some new tennis shoes and a fitbit.
Carmen says
I’ve never seen a journal bracelet before. What a great idea!
Jen says
So many great gift ideas, thanks! I always have a hard time coming up with things I want for holidays/birthdays… but this year I noticed I have a lot of kitchen items on my Amazon wish list- and I think out of all of the items I’ve added a new knife set would be awesome!
Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Tracy says
I want the new Jawbone Up3!
Dana B says
A healthy baby girl! My due date is New Years Eve so a healthy baby in 2014 would be awesome 🙂
KathEats says
So exciting!
Tracy R. says
I am hoping to get a pour over coffee making pot!
Mary says
All I want for Christmas is to spend time with my sister who lives 2,000 miles away and who I haven’t seen in more than 7 months. If our flights go according to schedule, I should get my wish! 🙂
Leanne says
I want a Kindle for Christmas. I have had a Nook for YEARS and just discovered that Kindle books are sooooo much cheaper. And there is more of a selection.
Kate says
I want all my school textbooks to be paid for!
Sonal says
I want to have a healthy baby in February for myself. For everyone to see and show more compassion and humanity for all.
Kelly Hibbs says
I’d really love something small from my family maybe a new cookbook, some baking ingredients or a massage voucher!
Tierney S says
I would love a new puffy vest and some new tennis shoes!!
Jenny says
I would love a vacation!
joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
Love this! I almost always give people food or experience-type gifts for Christmas. 🙂 Except kiddos – they want toys haha. Ps. you reminded me to do my next Stitch Fix — I need a NYE dress.
PAMC says
Masage
Jessica says
Relaxing family time!
Elissa says
I’m 9 1/2 weeks pregnant and have my first ultrasound appointment tomorrow. I haven’t even thought about what I want for Christmas because of waiting and thinking about this!!
KathEats says
Awww good luck!
Trisha says
I would love warm fleece outdoor exercise clothes!
Amanda says
I already got what I wanted for Christmas…which was one of my students to no longer have cancer! That’s right, he no longer has a cancerous cell in his body! It’s even more special, because he had it so bad.
KathEats says
Amazing! Happy for him!
Sam says
That’s fantastic! Congratulations to him and his family.
Leah says
I just want a massage too
Amanda says
For Christmas this year I want a hot tub instead of my honeymoon! I figured its something we can enjoy for a very long time…like a vacation every day!
Katie says
I love that gold jewelry tray now I have to get one c
Chelsea says
I’d love a Jawbone for Christmas (hoping to have blinged-out wrists I guess!)
Liz M says
I would love a massage or a new handbag! Jewelry is always nice too 🙂
Tierney says
All I want this year is continued health and happiness for my family.
Jenn says
I would love to receive a long, silver necklace:)
Kelly says
trip any place with sun! But I will take good health anytime
Amy says
I’m asking for books and gift cards for Christmas.
Katie M says
I want a pair of uberwarm running tights!
Lexi says
Grocery store gift cards are on my list. Few things are more useful than that for a college student 🙂
Chelsea says
I’m hoping for a fitness tracker! I need some inspiration.
Christy says
I want new hardwood floors for Christmas!
Trisha says
I’d love some new running shoes and clothes!
melissa says
a vitamix!
Janet says
I’m looking forward to having family at home for holidays and their being healthy.
Farah says
I would love some more clothes and jewelry for Christmas! 🙂
KarenK says
I want snow for Christmas! My kids are still young enough to really believe and snow just makes Christmas magical.
Katie says
I would like a year supply of cashew butter from TJ’s & Nikki’s coconut butter 😉
V. says
I want a Wusthof knife set!
[email protected] says
Having a healthy home would be the BEST –
But if we’re talking material things – I’d take a food processor 🙂
Sam says
I would love to have a few days completely off (SAHM to two very active toddler boys). 🙂
Betsy says
A new watch for work!
Tracy says
Spa Gift certificate for a massage!
gizella says
i need sleep. really is all i want two year old getting his last tooth oy
Maureen says
I’d like to win the bracelet
Renee F says
There isn’t anything special that I want this year so the unknown gifts will be a nice surprise!
Rachel says
What a great jewelry idea! I am hoping for a Roots purse but really all I want I a peaceful, relaxing Christmas.
Elisabeth says
I want clothes for Christmas! They’re dearly needed this year 🙂
Jerica says
I am currently living abroad and very far away from all my loved ones, so what I want most for Christmas is just to have a relaxing week spent at home with family, friends, wine, and Christmas cookies!
Emily @ Life on Food says
I would like to think I am done but I always find some last minute things I cannot live without.
Melissa says
I’d love that bracelet…after a bad gastritis flare-up I’m finally able to start (slowly) getting roughage back into my diet, so it’d be a helpful reminder to see how far I’ve come.
KathEats says
Feel better 🙁
Bonnie says
I’d love to get a kindle, they seem so convenient for book reading!
Kellie says
I would love some sort of pampering for Christmas… manicure, pedicure, massage, whatever it may be! I’m not much of a “things” kind of girl, and am more into experiences. But I’m also perfectly happy with just spending time with family on Christmas and seeing their faces when they open their gifts!
Joanna says
I just want healthy baby!!
Arielle says
I love the count me healthy bracelet! Oh, and that branch decorative jewelry holder!
Nicole R says
A horse picture for my new family room.
Martha Swanson says
A clean house!
Chrystal J says
To spend time with my family. 🙂
Elizabeth says
a nice cutting board!
Anne R. says
I want a pair of knee high black boots for Christmas!
Kelsey says
I’m asking for a jawbone after seeing your posts on it!
Amy says
I just want time with my family-I don’t need anything else!
marie says
A fitness tracker!
Amanda B says
I want a new computer to get all my personal stuff off my work computer! 😀 And i want pretty makeup and jewelry to play with – so girly and unlike me. 😀
Stephanie says
I want outdoor running gear for my marathon training!
Angie Jerde says
I didn’t really ask for much this year (I don’t like to do that for some reason, I would rather give). Some exercise clothing/shoes would be nice tho!
Brittany M says
I asked for an e reader, but I’m mostly looking forward to time off!
India says
Time with family & relaxing. Been enjoying your blog. Thanks for the continual inspiration!
Sara says
My biggest Christmas gift is actually one I’m buying for myself – finally getting on the iPad bandwagon, and super excited about it!
rebeca says
would love a new wool coat!
Katherine M. says
Cooking stuff! I have my eye on a food processor, but we’ll see what Santa brings!
Sheila says
I would love the bracelet you are giving away.