“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Listen carefully, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will call his name Immanuel (God with us).” - Isaiah 7:14 AMP

2023 Holiday Gift Guide:
Gifts to help you bless others, be healthy and connect with God

As believers, we know the true meaning of Christmas isn't in the giving or receiving of gifts, because we have already been given the greatest gift of all, Jesus, our Immanuel. But, many of us still partake in the exchange of gifts as a way to show generosity and to bless our loved ones.

This year, I want to challenge you to be a more conscious consumer as a follower of Christ. The truth is that we've been given this earth to steward, and I don't know about you, but I want to steward it well!

There are SO many great swaps you can make at Christmas to buy ethical, eco-friendly and just buying things that promote whole-self health for those you love!

Let's jump in and make this our most mindful Christmas yet! 🎄

📚 Gifts for the Reader in Your Life 📖
Wisdom of Your Body - Learn to love your body and about embodiment
Breath as Prayer - Breath prayers and their benefits
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools - Overcome prayer roadblocks
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry- Learn the beauty of Sabbath, silence and more
Liturgy of the Ordinary - Sacred practices in everyday life

👩‍🍳 Gifts for the Cook/Wanna-be Cook in Your Life 👨‍🍳

10-in-1 Instant Pot - The perfect gift for someone with minimal time and storage space, this baby is a crock pot, pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sous vide and more in ONE POT.

Immersion Blender - Perfect for soups, sauces, etc to save time and dishes. This one is my fave, but other cheaper options are also nice.

Shun Knife - One good chef's knife makes ALL the difference in the kitchen and this one's my go-t0.

Always Pan - Non-toxic, Chic and SO versatile

Silicone 4-cup Measuring Cup - Honestly, I use this almost every. single. day.

🤓 Gifts for the BioHacker in Your Life 🧬
(Jen or I have these things and use them in our own lives.)

Blue Light Blocking Glasses - Get better sleep, fight seasonal depression and balance your hormones. WGW15 gets you 15% off your purchase!

Infrared Sauna Blanket - TONS of health benefits, less than half the cost of a standalone sauna and small enough to store in a closet. My favorite wellness buy I made this year! Use code WGW15 for 15% off!

Apollo Wearable - Bye Stress, Hello Nervous System regulation and Vagus nerve stimulation.

Oura Ring - The best health tracker on the market, even integrates with another app for natural family planning, yay balanced hormones and sleep!

Breathwrk App - Anytime, anywhere, hack your breathing for more calm, better sleep or a burst of energy.

🏋️‍♀️ Gifts for the Fitness Fiend or New-to-Exerciser in Your Life 🏃‍♀️

Ankle Weights - Up-level any workout and target the supporting muscles!

Mini-Resistance Band Set - Perfect for travel, makes a great cheap gift or stocking stuffer!

Vivo Barefoot - Minimalist shoe for better foot health, our top pick for shoes at the gym!

Hoka Shoes - For the runner in your life or for those who need more support for their feet.

Doorway Pull-Up Bar - It's like a mini-gym in your home! Under $50.

🧘‍♂️ Gifts for the Self-Care Super Star in Your Life 🧘‍♀️

Lavender Eye Mask - The name says it all... mega relaxing

Yoga Tune-Up Balls - Find the sweet-spot and mmeelllttttt

Jade Facial Spa Set- Lymphatic drainage, reduce puffiness, skin self care at it's finest.

Neck Fulcrum - Seriously relaxing and seriously good for your neck/spine.

Yoga Rug - Bye toxic yoga mats and hello sustainably sourced, comfortable and sssoooo aesthetically pleasing!

🌿 Gifts for the Eco-Conscious Person in Your Life 🍃

Blueland - Compostable packaging, dissolvable tablets in reusable containers. Everything for laundry, soap and cleaning.

Silicone Can Covers - Replaces plastic wrap, keeps your canned stuff fresh. Makes for a great stocking stuffer!

Beeswrap - Replaces plastic wrap and is super versatile!

Stasher Bags - No more Ziplocks needed here! I also LOVE these for storing liquids and snacks when traveling.

Ridwell - An eco-conscious person's DREAM. Recycle, donate, upcycle so. many. things. Plastic film included!

🥾 Gifts for the Outdoorsy Person in Your Life 🏕

Owala Water Bottle - So many colors, so practical

LMNT Electrolytes - My go-to for recovery after a long hike

Gasper 4 Knife - Practical, dependable and a must-have on-hand.

Foldable Camping Chair - Great for camping and for bleachers at kids sports games!

Dakine Waist-Bag w Water Bladder - I hated normal hiking backpacks because they'd always hurt my shoulders, switching to a hip pack was a GAME CHANGER.

🏈 Gifts for the Sports-Lover in Your Life 🏀

NFL Grill Set - Pick their fave team. Practical and personal!

Pickleball Set - It's all the rage and great for all ages.

"Smells like a X Win" Candle - Fun, funny, creative and affordable

Collegiate Products - Prettier designs than normal and practical items like towels, pillows, etc.

Loop Earplugs - For those that love the big game but not the big noise.

💖 Gifts that Give-Back 💖

Compassion International - Buy livestock, clean water, Bibles, business classes, etc for those in need.

Artisans Thrive - My go-to for ethical, artisanal goods, jewelry, clothes, etc

One Hope - Reaching the children of the world with God's Word.

A21 Ministry - Fighting to end human and sex trafficking around the world.

Your own local ministries and non-profits doing good in your local community ❤️

Well friends, that's a wrap! Get it, like wrapping presents?

Our prayer is that this list frees up some mental space for you to be able to spend more time with your loved ones, and more importantly steeping in the beauty of the Advent season by cherishing your time with God.

Ultimately, our money, our time, our energy is all a gift from God, so let's commit together this season to making conscious choices with those resources and glorifying God in all we do.

Seasons blessings, friend!

Maggie Lightner
E-RYT 500
Health Coach
Co-Founder of With-God Wellness