My favorite season is upon us!! I absolutely LOVE Christmas!! I just get all warm and cozy thinking about the relaxing time I get to spend with with my family, eating, drinking and watching movies, hanging out with my precious dog, and spending days in pj's if I choose!! I also love gift giving, searching and finding those perfect gifts for the ones you love! This year, finances are very tight, so it's going to be a scaled down Christmas, but that just means I get to be more creative! I always have people asking me what they can get me. "What can you get a vegan for Christmas?" I've decided to put together a list of some of my favorite things, mostly all under $50.00, that pretty much any vegan, or non-vegan, would love to see under the tree Christmas morning!
Hopefully I'm on Santa's "NICE" list, and will see some of these items under my own tree!!
1. Dr. Bronner's Products!!
https://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/SFNT.html
I have several of the All-One soaps in my house at all times (my faves are Lavender, Peppermint, Almond and Citrus). Pretty much all of their products are VEGAN, and I love that they now have a variety of products. The bar saop is great, and now I am wanting to get the lotion and hand soap. A big, 16oz soap is about $10.00, and will last you a VERY long time. The scents are all very aromatic, and make you feel heavenly during and after your shower! My Dad actually started buying this soap for my Mom and I for Christmas in the early 90's, before anyone really knew about Dr. Bronner's, so I've been using this product for over 20 years; good find, Dad!
2. EB 'Tis The Season Popps!!
http://earthbalancenatural.com/product/tis-the-season-popps/
I mean, I would love to recieve a few bags of these under the tree. It's a damn shame that they are seasonal, because they are one of the best tasting, most addictive snacks I have ever had! How can you go wrong with popcorn and almonds coated with GF oats, dark chocolate and dusted with cinnamon?!?! I'll take a few bags, thanks. Gotta stockpile these puppies!!
3. LUSH Products!!
Oh, dear, I love LUSH!! Yes, their soaps are kinda pricy, but they are SO worth it!! I am pretty much out of all my soaps, so I am hoping this Christmas I will get a bunch to last me through the year. I am including the links to all of my favorite soaps and products from LUSH. Many, but not all of their products are vegan. It's clearly stated online, and in the stores, which are V-friendly, which is amazing!
Reindeer Rock soap
http://www.lushusa.com/Reindeer-Rock/05438,en_US,pd.html#start=3
Snowcake soap
http://www.lushusa.com/Snowcake/00832,en_US,pd.html#start=7
Karma soap
http://www.lushusa.com/Karma-Soap/00701,en_US,pd.html#start=9
Bohemian soap
http://www.lushusa.com/Bohemian/00075,en_US,pd.html#start=17
Sandstone soap
http://www.lushusa.com/Sandstone/00862,en_US,pd.html#start=16
You Snap The Whip boday butter/body scrub
http://www.lushusa.com/You-Snap-The-Whip/02169,en_US,pd.html#start=6
Herbalism facial cleanser
http://www.lushusa.com/Herbalism/9999906956,en_US,pd.html#start=6
Angels On Bare Skin facial cleanser
http://www.lushusa.com/Angels-on-Bare-Skin/9999906953,en_US,pd.html#start=7
Popcorn lip scrub
http://www.lushusa.com/Popcorn/03766,en_US,pd.html#start=8
Basically, I'll take the whole store!!!
4. Field Roast Chao Slices!!
How in the world L.A., the mecca of vegan food, does not have these available to us yet is CRAZY!! I continue, daily, to see people posting about this "cheese" on IG and FB, and am DYING to get my hands on some. Naturally, I want to try all 3 flavors. Maybe Santa will send some in the mail!
http://fieldroast.com/product/chao-slices/
5. Salad Samurai (Cookbook) Terry Hope Romero
Plain and simple, I'm a salad lover, and I want this book! Also, I've heard nothing but praise for it!
http://www.amazon.com/Salad-Samurai-Cutting-Edge-Easy---Make/dp/0738214876/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1418145886&sr=8-39&keywords=vegan+cookbooks
6. Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give A F*ck (Cookbook)
Potty mouthed Chefs, dry sense of humor and vegan food? I'm in. ALL in.
http://www.amazon.com/Thug-Kitchen-Official-Cookbook-Like/dp/1623363586/ref=sr_1_1?
ie=UTF8&qid=1418146674&sr=8-1&keywords=vegan+cookbooks
7. Kitchen Tongs, with Silicone
Everyone needs a pair of these. They are the all-in-one tool. You can use them for anything, really!
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-9-Inch-Tongs-Silicone/dp/B003L0OYJ4/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1418147059&sr=8-14&keywords=kitchen+tongs
8. Ta-Ta Tamer (Sports bra) from lululemon
Pretty much all of my sports bras are dying at once, and let's face it, those of us "blessed" with big boobies can't just run into Tar-jay and grab a $15.00 sports bra. Our girl's need support. We'd also like to look cute. This is the best of both world's!
http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/bras-medium-support/Ta-Ta-Tamer-II-31110?cc=9732&skuId=3577464&catId=bras-medium-support
9. Magic Vegan Bacon Grease
Yep. I said VEGAN. BACON. GREASE. I've been wanting to get my hands on this since it's come out. I think it's time. Gimme ALLLLLLLLLL the vegan bacon grease!
http://www.veganstore.com/product/magic-vegan-bacon-grease/new-products
10. Phoney Baloney's Coconut Bacon
I've only tried the original flavor, once, and I was in love. I'm dying to try all the new flavors. I wouldn't be mad to find this in my stocking, or under the tree. Most Whole Food's in major cities carry them. If not, you can always order online.
http://www.veganstore.com/product/magic-vegan-bacon-grease/new-products
11. VeganYogiUnicorn Apparel
I love all of her products, but these are the few I NEED in my life (and wardrobe)
Dat Nooch Tho.....I mean, any vegan knows the addiction is real.
http://www.veganyogiunicorn.com/product/datnoochtho-ladies-tank/
Inhale The Good Shit Exhale The Bullshit Tee
http://www.veganyogiunicorn.com/product/inhaleexhale-ladies-short-sleeve-tee/
Mantra Mind Tank
http://www.veganyogiunicorn.com/product/mantramind-ladies-tank/
12. Outside The Lines; An Artists' Coloring Book for Giant Imaginations
I love to color. It's theraputic, and relaxing. I would totally dig unwrapping this! I mean, who doesn't like to color?
http://www.amazon.com/Outside-Lines-Artists-Coloring-Imaginations/dp/0399162089/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1418148486&sr=8-3&keywords=adult+colouring+books
13. Eating Animals (Johnathan Safran Foer)
Been wanting to read this for so long. It comes highly recommeded by many.
http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Animals-Jonathan-Safran-Foer/dp/0316069884/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418149175&sr=1-1&keywords=eating+animals
14. Solshine Strands
A former dance student of mine, and fellow Yogi, has created this amazing line of jewlery. Here are a few pieces that really sing to me!
Peaceful Buddha Mala
http://solshinestrands.com/product/green-mala-bead-necklace/
White Jade Mala Strand (I dig it in coral)
http://solshinestrands.com/product/white-jade-mala-bead-strand/
Buddha Strand
http://solshinestrands.com/product/buddha-strand/
Multi-Colored Agate Strand
http://solshinestrands.com/product/multi-colored-agate/
15. Free People Swag
I ADORE Free People clothing!! Here are a few of my favorite things from this season (some are on sale!)
Vegan Strap Tank
http://www.freepeople.com/sale-new-sale/vegan-strap-tank/
Foiled Short
http://www.freepeople.com/sale-new-sale/foiled-soft-short/
Soleil Convertable Harems
http://www.freepeople.com/sale-new-sale/soleil-convertible-harems/
16. Pacifica Make-up and Candles!!
I love their products, specifically their candles. All of their stuff is 100% Vegan!
Coconut Nectar Lip Tint
http://www.pacificabeauty.com/makeup/lips/color-quench-lip-tint?id=418
Crystal Orchid Nail Polish
http://www.pacificabeauty.com/makeup/nail-polish/7-free-nail-polish?id=483
Tuscan Blood Orange Natural Soap
http://www.pacificabeauty.com/bath-and-body/cleansers/soaps/tuscan-blood-orange-natural-soap?id=92
All their spray Perfumes
http://www.pacificabeauty.com/perfume/spray-perfumes
And, I'm in love with all the Soy Candles!
http://www.pacificabeauty.com/home-accents/soy-candles
17. Cocomel's!!
VEGAN coconut-based caramels. I needn't say more!! The most amazing thing is that I've been seeing these at more mainstream markets such as Fresh n' Easy!! They are TO. DIE. FOR. Gimme. Gimme. Gimme!!!
http://jjssweets.com/products-page/
There are so many more amazing products out there, and it was VERY hard to narrow it down, but these are definitely my favorite items on my list! I hope this helps you to shop for your favorite people (or yourself!!) this Holiday Season!! I hope Santa brings you all everything you want, and more importantly, that you get to relax and spend time with those you love most. That is, after all, what the Holiday's are all about!!
Thanks for stopping by my page, and please, feel free to comment and add YOUR favorite items. Spread the Vegan love!!
XOXOXO
