Last December I posted a “Healthyish Holiday Gift Guide” and looking back at it, everything I wrote holds true today. I admitted that I have a love/hate relationship with the concept of gift guides (still do) and that I like to think of myself as practical-ish when it comes to money (true, although this has been somewhat of an indulgent, exploratory year). More than that, I’d still happily receive any of the items I listed! Fitness packages, expensive almond butter and magazines are always a safe bet for me.
In lieu of a typical gift guide this holiday season (I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of those) I’d rather share the things I truly want. The non-monetary, arguably “everyday” items and experiences that would be better than anything from Lululemon. Mom, don’t take that last line seriously. For the sake of this post, we’ll take good, longstanding health, shelter and happiness out of the equation. Play along in the comments for some free and lighthearted holiday cheer!
Dear Santa, this year I’d like….
-To log onto the internet and see a happy news story. No more politics, deaths or Kanye drama (although I do hope he’s OK).
-Both my dogs to sit still for a photo. I try almost every day and one of the two ruin it!
-An uninterrupted Harry Potter marathon.
-To run forever and ever without pain. Technically, this is first on my list.
-For my dad to eat something I make without asking “is there kale in that?” No, there’s no kale in my almond butter.
-A carwash to last more than one day.
-A manicure to last more than two days.
–The Eagles to magically make the playoffs. This became mathematically impossible as of yesterday. I’ll take a good draft pick.
-Whole Foods to stop using canola oil in their prepared foods.
-More 100% GF kitchens and restaurants. Cross-contamination is REAL and a pain in my ass stomach.
-Kombucha on-tap at every bar.
-People to understand “Friends” and “The Office” references without me having to awkwardly explain them.
-Everyone to have a good night’s sleep, a healthy gut and a puppy. I think all three are key to world peace.
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Aw I love this! I think I would put for my coffee to never get cold during the school year :)
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie recently posted…Christmas Cookie Exchange Recipe Round Up
Pretty sure that ABC family will oblige with the Harry Potter marathon. And I think some theaters did so as well before Fantastical Beasts premiered. SO THERE IS A CHANCE FOR EVERYTHING ELSE ON THE LIST
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Blueberry Pumpkin Protein Muffins (Gluten Free) + Our Weekend!
Can I add a baby to be born sleeping through the night? haha no? darn. I would say for everyone to have a good laugh daily. Laughing does so much for your soul.
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This is hilarious! Haha the fact that your Dad asks you if there is kale in everything you eat lol.
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a feeling of ZEN.
<3
Yes to this!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday recently posted…Snickerdoodles with Dark Chocolate Drizzle
There’s a kombucha bar right by my work that has tons of flavors on tap, and you can get growlers to go. You would love it!
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Omg, I love <3 Haha!
I'm just looking to spend some "happy" relaxed times with the fam this holiday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Gluten-Free Stuffed Shells with Vegan Almond Ricotta
Ok. WOw. I love this… Could I kind of borrow this idea? I am so bad at gift guides, but this looks so fun. :) Getting dogs to sit still for a picture is hard. But it can happen! :)
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LOL i love this. all the GF stuff all the time. how about just make cross contamination not a thing. like how about it can only happen if like something the size of like a golf ball gets in and stays in your food ! no more utensils and pans getting contaminated or some ass picking out the croutons out of my salad. ooohhh and how about totally GF salad bars ! like croutons are bad for you anyway and no one eats the pasta salad on salad bars ! oh i could go on and on.
And if you replace the everyone gets a puppy with a kitten im in :) I would also like cheese to taste just as good but have no calories or have in it whatever is in dairy that bothers my belly. and for my hair to automatically grow when i tell it to. who wants to wait around for bangs to grow out ?
i also need to add to the reference list Will and Grace and maybe 30 Rock. and Saved by the Bell :)
and finally for me to look and sing like Beyonce. that’s all thanks!
Adding Harry Potter and Gilmore Girls references to your reference list, but YES. I loveeee this idea. If you don’t care, might borrow it with credit :)
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday recently posted…Snickerdoodles with Dark Chocolate Drizzle
Kombucha on tap, run painlessly, a long lasting manicure. Yes yes yes. I would love for everyone to see the beauty they bring to the table and know the strength of their body. That’s certainly something that is always on my mind. Oh and a puppy at work would be nice ;)
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Aw I love this! Getting me in the mood to have a nice spa day and movie marathon with my friends during the holidays :)
What I wouldn’t give for a healthy gut… seriously, though, if I could magically have one without having to pay $10000000 for special food and probiotics and dietitian visits, I’d take no more presents for the next five years!
I think I would also ask for my grandpa to stop bringing up politics at every family dinner… that’d make life a lot less awkward :P
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I love this. Forever with you on The Office references. Oh if only people understood.
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Yes amen to this. My dog always barks and turns his head away from the camera. He’s so cute though it’s not fair. If I was that pretty I would always want my picture taken. Also nobody understands my friends references either…life is rough.
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LOVE the idea of this list! I second the idea of more GF only kitchens and restaurants! It makes eating sooooo stress free (which almost never happens!) I also want more long hikes with my parents, more slow mornings with Netflix and smoothies, and more successful kitchen experimentation.
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THIS IS FANTASTIC. I love this so much. One of the best things I have seen all day! Thank you for sharing this!
Love this! I laughed pretty hard at the one about getting a picture of your dogs together. We just took a Christmas card picture with our pets (rabbit + bearded dragon) and it was a bit of a struggle to get everyone smiling, the pets in one place, the self-timer to get us in focus lol!