Evolving Magazine
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Holiday Gift Guide
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Kids Crafts
This woman-owned company is on a mission to expose girls to the stories of mighty trailblazing women like Maya Angelou and Amelia Earhart through their modern craft kits.
LeadHER Collection craft kits provide the opportunity for girls to learn the stories of these remarkable women and create a tangible keepsake to remind them to be a trailblazer and not a spectator. They are perfect for tweens ages 8+ and would make incredible holiday presents.
Kids Crafts
Price: Kits starting at $24.99
Website: https://kidscrafts.org/
Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop
Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop is here to make your holiday a little bit sweeter. They deliver small-batch cookies, baked with mostly organic, fair trade or non-GMO ingredients for a treat that’s wholesome and delicious. Every batch is baked with love and care that delivers a home-baked taste with a quality you expect from your neighborhood bakery
Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop
Price: Starting at $12
Website: www.littleredkitchenbakeshop.com
In Good Taste's Wine Advent Calendar
24 nights. 24 mini bottles. 24 opportunities to sip and explore your way through the holiday season and beyond.
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Comes with:
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24 wines to enjoy (an assortment of whites, reds, and rosés)
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Tasting notes for each wine
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Daily wine insights & tips
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Suggested food and recipe pairings
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Exclusive wine recipes
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Virtual tasting videos
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Last-minute gift shopping? Although the cutoff for receiving their advent calendar on December 1st is by purchasing on November 18th, it is also an amazing gift to enjoy 24 nights of wine, anytime (not just December 1st - 24th)!
$149.99 - Wine Advent Calendar
To learn more visit: www.ingoodtaste.com
ActivatedYou: Morning Complete
Morning Complete is a must-have for travel, and makes the perfect gift for the health-conscious family or friend--whether they travel or not.
It contains ingredients such as powerful strains of prebiotics and probiotics to ensure smoother, more comfortable digestion, green superfoods to optimize nutrient intake, a metabolic blend to eliminate bloating, antioxidants, and more. Instead of hitting the local McDonalds or other familiar places, travelers can fearlessly eat their way around the world without discomfort.
BlendJet 2
Looking for gifts for the outdoor junkie who’s got it all? Look no further. The BlendJet 2 portable blender provides top-notch performance perfect for any wilderness adventure.
The BlendJet 2 is the perfect gift for anyone who is constantly on-the-go. This would be a great addition to any outdoor gift guide or list of camp kitchen essentials.
BlendJet also sells JetPack freeze-dried protein smoothies packs that are available in 14 flavors. Just add water, blend and a few seconds later you’re enjoying a delicious smoothie packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Vaan & Co
PROUD TO PIONEER THE TREND OF UPCYCLING GENUINE LEATHER REMNANTS
A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH
Driven to provide an outstanding experience, our products are thoughtfully constructed to perfection adopting upcycled genuine leather, hand-patched in such a way as to create a product of a superior quality and value than the original. The technique of up-cycling makes us a unique choice by allowing us to redefine "green".
Walton Wood Farm
Me Time Self Care Gift Set
You will go gaga over this beautiful bundle, which includes self-care essentials perfect for an at-home spa day. This gift set features 100% natural lip balm with Hemp Seed Oil, Sugar Scrub with Shea Butter, Body Oil made with a nourishing nut oil blend, and Walton Wood Farm's famous Shea & Cocoa Butter Hand Rescue in a 4 oz tube and 2 oz travel size. All of the products are cruelty-free, vegetarian/vegan-friendly, and gluten-free and feature a refreshing Mojita scent. They are also free of harsh ingredients like SLS, Paraben, and Phthalate. The gift set retails for $68.99.
Manta Sleep
Regular price$35 USD
The world’s comfiest 100% blackout sleep mask. Guaranteed.
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100% blackout for deeper sleep
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Infinitely adjustable for personalized fit
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Soft, breathable, durable materials
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Zero pressure on eyelids or lashes
Includes Manta Sleep Mask, premium ear plugs and case/wash bag. 100% machine washable.
PURGGO
Make Your Car a Relaxing Oasis with the PURGGO Car Air Eco-Purifier & Freshener.
Having a smelly car only creates stress and anxiety — freshen up your ride with the minimalistic and all-natural PURGGO car air eco-purifier & freshener! It's made with pure and sustainable natural bamboo charcoal, which absorbs & eliminates odor instead of masking it. Fragrance- & allergen-free, the PURGGO is all-natural, non-toxic, and 100% asthma and allergy friendly. PURGGO perfectly combines nature, science, and love. All the product contains is pure all-natural moso bamboo charcoal, one of the most renewable natural resources in the world and Mother Nature's purifier, which has been carbonized and activated at 1110°F - 1300°F (600°C - 700°C). Bamboo charcoal is a tried and tested air cleanser that's been used in Asian countries for thousands of years. On top of this, it lasts for 365+ days (longer lasting than any product available worldwide) and works continuously in the background! Retails for $22.99 on Amazon.
AspenClean
AspenClean, the popular Canadian brand producing award-winning safe and effective alternatives to chemical-based cleaning products, is offering its line of plastic-free detergents to Americans through its website: aspenclean.com. The laundry detergent pods, dishwasher pods, and oxygen bleach powder and stain remover, all with plastic-free packaging, ship anywhere in the United States. AspenClean products are made with only natural and organic ingredients and have won cleaning product awards from Parents and Good Housekeeping magazines.
Ooh La La Skin Care
Awww…the pleasures and benefits of a self-care routine can’t be overestimated in helping us find soothing relief for the mind, body, and spirit.
Ooh La La Skin Care embodies all of this beautifully. Its best-selling flavored body butter epitomizes the finest of this brand’s organic product line. It’ll leave you feeling oh-so-good, all under $10!
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CHAMOMILE LAVENDER BATH BOMB
$5.00
WanderFull
Affiliated with Amazon
Selfcare doesn’t have to stop when you’re on the go. WanderFull makes stylish water bottle bags that are perfect for running to the gym, walking the dog, or watching kids' sports tournaments. The water-resistant pockets will store your water bottle, phone, keys, wallet, and more while never sacrificing style. It's perfect for moms on the go! Features include:
· Interchangeable adjustable straps that work great as a crossbody bag
· The waterproof main compartment fits up to 32 oz. water bottle, wine bottle, reusable coffee cup, or flask, and prevents leaking of liquids on your phone or Airpods
· Large, double-zipper pockets for storing all the essentials
· Offered in navy blue, black matte, black patent, army green, gold, and white patent
STNKY Washable Laundry Bag
STNKY Bags are the best way to sort, store, carry, wash and dry everything from sweaty gym clothes, laundry when you travel, scrubs, and just about anything else that gets dirty or sweaty. STNKY Bags lock in those germs and smell from your gear while you go about your day. Then, when it’s laundry time, there’s no need to touch your dirty stuff. Just open the bottom zipper, turn the bag inside out and your STNKY Bag becomes a wash bag. Throw it in the washer and dryer, bag and all, and you’ll be ready to go again!
Sonoma Wool Co.
Sonoma Wool Company offers eco-friendly, durable Dish Drying Mats to withstand years of use. They are made with all-natural, sustainable, and biodegradable fibers to eliminate the synthetics and plastics around your sink area. We’re loving them for their heirloom-quality products that are 100% sustainable on U.S. soil, ones that keep the land thriving. Why is it best for dish drying -- wool is water-wicking. The same qualities that make wool breathable, also allow it to wick water away and remain bacteria, mold, and mildew-free. Drying dishes is a breeze with the Wool Dish Drying Mat and Linen Sleeve.
Price: Dish Drying Mat with Sleeve $39.95
Eli & Elm Pillows
Price: Starting at $95.99
Available: eliandelm.com
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Designed to support those who sleep on their side, back, or front
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Conforms to your head and neck allowing for proper support
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Features include cooling properties, optimal airflow, & anti-microbial
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Adjust to your desired height and support with the removable latex and polyester filling
PlayPauseBe Yoga Deck
PlayPauseBe is your cue to play yoga, pause stress, and be awesome, practicing on your own or teaching others. The deck is praised by yoga practitioners worldwide, with over 25,000 yogis utilizing the cards. All 82 cards are a work of art, illustrated by the renowned Italian artist Giulia Rosa, taking a year to create all the images. The sturdy box is crafted of fine linen-structured paper and the cards are made of 320 grams of flexible, durable, and FSC-certified paper from Italy. The eco-friendly cards are manufactured in Europe with the highest quality and sustainable materials.
XOX! Share the Love
Get to know people on a deeper level while healing the divisions in our culture with the new addictive and strategic game XOX! Share The Love. It’s a way to:
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Reconnect with people
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Add art to your home
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An addictive game for all ages
Like so many of us, artist and founder Lynn Herring was hurt to see increased stories of rifts forming and growing across so many different communities. She wanted to find a way to heal these wounds and create a positive, joyful space that brought us back together. She knew that the best way to accomplish this was through art that encouraged open-mindedness and fun - designing a game that was more than just a game.
Ekrin's
Ekrin's hand-held devices use vibration and deep oscillation to support irritated and strained muscles. The ergonomic handles with 15 degree ease are comfortable even for people with mobility issues. With these percussive therapy devices you'll receive a deep muscle treatment that relieves aches and pains, reduces soreness and speeds up recovery. Customers can choose from four models ranging from the unrivaled power pro athletes demand to everyday use (after a tiring day working in the yard, for instance) to on-the-go treatment (perfect for business or leisure travel), offering up to 15 speed settings.
Bare Candle Company
Simple. Clean. Bare. Bare Candle Company is leading the candle industry towards sustainability and transparency. Using natural ingredients and premium fragrance oils to create non-toxic products for you and your loved ones. Vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and made with no paraffins, phthalates, parabens, or prop 65 chemicals. Just simple candles you can trust. Each is jarred in reusable and recyclable amber glass and uses eco-friendly tree-free labels. They are proud to use only 100% cotton wick for a clean and even burn time.
Price: Sugar + Lemon Soy Candle $24