Holiday Gift Guide
If we could, wouldn’t we all want to tie up “health” with a big bow and gift it to all we love? Its the one thing we wish for all those that are special in our lives. While I can’t give you a link to gift health, I have curated a bundle of gifts that will support healthy living for you and those who are on your gift list. It is my gift to you, the Roost & Flutter community, as I have zero affiliation with any of these brands/products nor do I have any affiliate links to benefit from these products. I’m sharing based on products that I love and/or have on my own list this year alongside some education and extra reading if you want to learn more. Enjoy and happy (healthy) gifting!
Primally Pure - Crisp Smoky Woods Candle $54 - A truly clean candle made with beeswax coconut oil and, essential oils - no fragrance (this is hard to find!). I know we all love candles this time of year but the truth is that the scents that fill out homes are often from endocrine disrupting fragrances which contain phthalates. More learning here if you’re curious. I love all of Primally Pure’s products and their incredible clean ingredients. Bonus points that it looks gorgeous!
Purity Coffee - Medium Roast Coffee $26 - If you’re like me, you drink coffee daily. I love Purity coffee as it goes beyond using organic beans to rigorously third-party test that the beans are free from pesticide residue, mold, mycotoxins, and other contaminants. Purity Coffee® is also the only coffee brand that is actively testing for and optimizing the retention of antioxidants and micronutrients. With coffee being one of the most heavily sprayed crops and prone to mold (more reading if you’re curious) it’s important that I know what I’m drinking each morning is not hurting my health. Oh and its also delicious!
Primally Pure - Lip Balm Set $28 - These are made with 100% natural, non-toxic ingredients (beeswax, coconut oil, cocoa butter and mango butter) and the set (you can purchase separately for $6 each) comes with flavors cocoa, lavender, peppermint, creamsicle, and grapefruit. They go on smooth with a perfect lasting consistency.
Branch Basics - Beesewax Candle $49 - Another clean candle from a company I love! I’ve been using Branch Basics cleaning products for over 10 years as they have a quality product with plant & mineral based ingredients that WORKS! I was so excited to see this candle (also beautiful) which is clean burning.
Wooly - Merino Wool Hipster Brief $27 (Black Friday sale on now!) - When I was little my grandma would give all her grandkids a pair of underwear in our stockings. Naturally, we would put them on our head and pose for a picture. Bringing the underwear trandition back (or maybe introducing it!) with underwear that is 100% wool, no plastics and PFAS (forever chemicals) that are in so many clothing products. While it’s (almost) impossible to avoid plastics in our clothing, ensuring the item that is closest to us (and important areas of our body that absorb and provide a path inside us) is clean and not ommitting chemicals seems like a smart move. More on plastics in this Huberman epiosde. And yes, I realize that $27 ($21 on sale!) is a lot for underwear (I’m slowly switching mine out) but isn’t your butt and body worth it?!
Good Energy by Casey Means, MD $30 - This New York Times bestseller should be mandatory reading. It’s the first book that truly explains not only what it means to be metabolically healthy, but why we continue to see headlines about cancer, diabetes, alzheimer’s, and other diseases on the rise, especially among young people. Casey has the perspective of a surgeon who finally started to question the business of health, and the fragmented way we look at a human body and overall health. I’m going between the audiobook and print book and have such appreciation for what she is sharing. If you want a snippet, I absolutely loved this podcast with Primally Pure founder, Bethany Mcdaniel. Put aside religion and politics and soak in the health knowledge.
Quince - Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck $50 - I’ve become addicted to Quince, they have quality products made with real materials at an incredible price. These cashmere crewnecks cannot be beat for $50, plus the cashmere is sustainably and ethically sourced.
August - Gold One Cup Tea Infuser $17 - The ritual of loose leaf tea is a new one for me. I love mixing teas and using an infuser vs. tea bags which can contain plastic, bleach, and other chemicals that can be harmful to your health especially when boiling water is added, a bit counterproductive to have microplastics in your tea. More reading if you’re curious. This one is stainless steel with a silicon lid and the gold gives it the chefs kiss.
Miro Tea - Peach Blossom White $22 - A local Ballard company, Miro Tea offers the world’s finest grades of tea. You can order online but if you’re local, I encourage you to visit the shop as the staff is so knowledgable about the teas they offer and they have all sorts of fun treats and tea accessories.
Morningside Naturals - Wood Root Tonic $47 - This is a daily gut shot that offers a potent blend of organic herbs and spices, meticulously formulated to enhance gut health and overall well-being. The base is ACV (apple cider vinegar) but they’ve made it so delicious with all of the adds. Feet your gut, help your mind. You can add to water, take straight, or turn into a nighttime tea with a dash of honey.
Great Lakes Collagen $30 - Great Lakes has been making collagen products since 1922, over 100 years. I have been using their products for 10+ years but have recently been much more deliberate about adding this to my morning coffee. It dissolves perfectly and adds 20g of grass-fed collagen peptides per serving. Collagen has been proven to supports 5 signs of aging: skin, hair, nails, joints and digestion. This episode of Huberman talks about collagen and skin overall.
Addition - Chipotle Cocktail Spice $18 - This has a perfect strong smoky, savory and spicy taste. It’s the perfect addition to any cocktail and especially mocktail when you want to add a little spiceice. I love it with apple cider vinegar, zero sugar ginger beer, and fresh squeezed lemon!
Molly’s Bottle Shop - Gift card - Molly is a wealth of knowledge on wine, and natural wine in particular. I have been a customer since she opened her doors in early 2020 and love the curation and passion she puts into sourcing natural wines from around the world. So many wines have additives to improve the flavor, color, and stability of wine. Molly’s sourcing standards include 1) absolutely no herbicides, fertilizers or pesticides in the vineyard 2) only native yeast 3) no additives in the winery. Read more on the research here.
The Ladies Room - Gift Card - A gorgeous neighborhood spa focused on the rejuvenation of our bodies and minds. Experience multiple soaking pools, saunas, a eucalyptus steam room and a variety of experiences including facials and massages. Such a treat and way to reset!
No Bullshit Candles $35 - I just met the owners of this local candle company at a holiday trunk show. They made a quality nontoxic product with amazing scents. They were very knowledgeable about ingredients and even educated me that essential oils are very flammable so you must use in very small amounts, so they source fragrances containing essential oils that are phthalate-free. Bonus: if you are local, you can bring your containers back and refill for a just $20!
Lodge - Dolly Parton Pan $54 - The Lodge family founded the company in 1896, and they still own it today. Lodge products are made in the USA with non-toxic, PFOA & PTFE free material - the best way to cook! Now you can get a pan without Dolly’s face but come on, how fun would this be to receive as a gift?! I’d cook 9-5 with this!
Cultiverre - Beeswax Candle Kit $20 - These beeswax sheets are 100% natural and ethically sourced, this kit provides all the essentials to create five sweet-smelling, brightly burning beeswax candles. A fun activity for kids and adults alike!
Winter Swimming: The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life by Susanna Søberg $26 - Written by a Danish scientist, this is a beautifully illustrated exploration of cold-water traditions in Scandinavia and around the world, and a thorough account of why it provides such a boost to body and soul. Even if you’re not sure about taking the plunge, this book is a wonderful read and it might just get you turning down the shower temp.
Oak Essentials - Renew Face Polish $43 - This is another clean beauty brand rooted in nature with formulated without silicones, colorants, sulfates, phthalates, parabens, PEGs, petrolatum, mineral oil, and nanoparticles. This polish is a vitamin-rich face scrub powered by Upcycled Pineapple Exfoliants and Red Seaweed Algae Extract with gentle, biodegradable polishing beads. It has a natural smell and leaves the skin feeling so soft!
Pact - Velour Set $100 (Black Friday Sale!) - Bringing it back to the early 2000’s—albeit organic cotton and no rhinestones. Pact partners with Fair Trade USA, Global Organic Textile Standard and SimpliZero to ensure their products, and our processes, support both people and planet. All products are GOTS certified (learn more about this here) and very high quality, I recommend the leggings as well!
Jøyus - Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine $25 - This NA wine tastes like the real thing, no joke! This is fun to drink when you’re looking for a treat without the alcohol. It’s low in sugar (unlike many NA wines) and crisp, just how bubbles should be!
Goop - Ultimate Dry Brush $26 - Dry brushing is like a cup of coffee for the skin. It’s invigorating, energizing, and an Ayurvedic medicine that has been around for centuries. Dry skin brushing benefits may include stimulating the lymphatic system, exfoliating the skin, removing toxins, and increasing circulation. This Instagram reel by Branch Basics co-founder is a great how-to.
Oura Ring $249 (and up) - This smart ring is essential for me. It’s a small but powerful piece of technology that translates what your body is telling you to paint a holistic picture of your health. I’ve had Oura for years and have learned so much about my health, recovery, and more. I was featured on the Oura blog if you want to read more!
Filson - Wool Watch Cap $50 - Locally made, 100% virgin wool, comes in many colors, need I say more?
Foldable Trampoline $75 - Hello 1980s, love that these are coming back! I got one for my birthday to support my lympthatic system. The constant acceleration and deceleration of trampolining activates the lymphatic valves and ducts, which increases lymph flow. The rapid changes in gravity cause the lymphatic channels to expand, which enhances circulation. Cool, right?! Plus the kids have a blast on it.
