Gift Guide for the IT Girl
Paperwhite Kindle: I swear having one of these makes me read so much more! The paperwhite version allows you to read in direct sunlight as well, just like a real book.
Skims Pajama Set: I didn’t believe how good Skims was until I finally got some and man these are so soft and flattering! I want everything from them now.
Oura Ring: I have been eyeing this for so long. It not only tracks your sleep in-depth but helps you learn more about your cycle, how your body responds to exercise, and more. A top-tier health investment for sure. You can also use your HSA for it I think!
Minky: The softest blanket you will ever own. I literally have one in every room of my house, Alana and Bella are obsessed! They come in a ton of sizes and colors, plus using my code ANNACOOK45 saves you 45%!
Uncommon James Initial Necklace: I have this necklace that I layer with a longer one for everyday wear. It has multiple length options and is pretty affordable for the quality compared to others on the market.
Ugg Tasman Slippers: Lets be honest you either love them or hate them but with the first snow already falling in Utah, its time to break them out. They sell out fast so check all of these retailers: Ugg.com and Amazon and Nordstrom.
Rhode Blush Set: Never search for your shade again! These are so popular this year and for good reason, I feel like the price is crazy good for how many you get as well.
Makeup bag set: Such a cute and affordable makeup/travel toiletry bag set! They are also washable which is a life saver.
Aritzia Fleece: This crop hits just right with high waisted leggings and jeans. Some fun colors and neutrals so you cant go wrong either way!
Shark Beauty FlexFusion: The new updated version does it all! On my list for sure this year.
Gift Guide for the Homebody
Minky: The softest blanket you will ever own. We have multiple for ourselves, the baby, and the dogs. They come in a ton of sizes and colors, plus using my code ANNACOOK45 saves you 45%!
Pura Capri Blue Set: Such a great non toxic kid and pet friendly scent option for your home! They also have car sets.
Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine: I am hoping this will keep my trips to Starbucks to a minimum haha. Everyone I know has one and absolutely raves about it! Amazon and QVC and Target.
Robe: I love all of my bamboo stuff from Cozy Earth, this looks amazing to lounge around in.
Ugg Tasman Slippers: Lets be honest you either love them or hate them but with the first snow already falling in Utah, its time to break them out. They sell out fast so check all of these retailers: Ugg.com and Amazon and Nordstrom.
Colorsoft Signature Kindle: I swear having one of these makes me read so much more! This new one looks amazing, I will be getting this next when I upgrade my older one!
Hatch Restore Clock: This alarm clock slowly wakes you up by making its light get brighter and brighter. A much more relaxing way to wake up than just a jarring alarm. Also works as a sound machine if you are into that.
Warming Coffee Mug: A must for any parent, someone who works from home, or just anyone who loves their coffee at a specific temperature all the time. Scheels and Target.
Tablet Holder Stand: I have been eyeing one of these for my Kindle so I can read in bed more easily, haha.
Towel/Blanket Warmer: Honestly a must have for Utah winters. I wish I had one of these for when Alana was a baby, but would be amazing still for blankets after coming in from the snow. Bloomingdales higher end model and Amazon dupe.
Gift Guide for the Host
Geometry Kitchen Towels: I only use these in our kitchen now. They have endless design options, they absorb water, and are great for drying messes. Use my code AnnaCo15 to save 15%!
Ooni Pizza Oven: Such a fun party item to have! We love hosting pizza nights in our backyard with this. Super easy to use and cooks pizzas in under 3 minutes! Amazon Larger Model and Scheels Larger Model and REI Smaller Model and Dicks Sporting Goods Nicest Model.
Minky: The best blanket to spruce up someone’s cozy living room this winter season. Use my code ANNACOOK45 to save 45%!
Carway Ceramic Cookware Set: I have had my set for over a year now and it still looks amazing and is nonstick!
Drew Barrymore Airfryer: I love to cook but this thing has been a lifesaver for leftovers and quick meals. I love making lemon pepper chicken thighs and roasted veggies in it! Dishwasher safe as well.
Group game: Catan, Exploding Kittens, Ticket to Ride, Muder Mystery Party: You cant go wrong with a fun group game! The Murder Mystery one sounds so fun to play with friends.
Solo Stove Cinder Tabletop Bowl: A cute option for apartments or smaller homes without a large backyard. So fun roasting marshmallows on this! This is also a fun, slightly larger option.
Casamigos Cocktail Gift Set: You cant go wrong with one of these for a holiday party gift!
Cute Cocktail Shaker: Way cuter than the basic stainless steel ones, but still really affordable for the drink lover in your life!
Cheese Board: I need this asap. The prettiest cheese board I have ever seen! Stunning for anyone who loves to host.
Gift Guide for the Granola Girl
Jetboil: One of the easiest and fastest ways to cook out camping! Perfect for one person or a few depending on what you are making. Find it here at REI or here at Backcountry.
Garmin Inreach: Whether you are just a beginner hiker, advanced backpacker or snowboarder, everyone needs this espcially if you tend to go by yourself or out of service a lot. Could absolutly save your life!
Hiking/Snowboarding Baselayers: These are my tried and true favorites for helping to stay warm while snowboarding here in Utah. Base Layer Top, Base Layer Bottoms, and a second Base Layer Top.
Owala water bottle: The best water bottle you will ever use, trust me. Trade in your Stanley immediately.
Camp slippers: I love my camp slippars, they are super comfy after a long day, but also tough enough to wear around camp without messing up. Mine arent sold anymore but oth of these are great options. Find them here at REI or here at Backcountry.
Snowboarding Bibs: My ride or die Burton snowboard bibs. I have used these for many seasons now and still love them. They have some fun colors options too!
Headlamp: You can never go wrong with a good headlamp! I love this one, its super bright and has multiple settings.
North Face Duffel: The best travel staple. They come in quite a few sizes and colors. Ours has held up through a lot of travel over the years!
Packable Camp Chair: Packs super small but still really comfortable! I use mine daily in the backyard.
Hiking Socks: You can never have too many socks lets be honest. These are great for hiking in any weather. Find some more colors here.
Columbia Hiking Boots: My ride-or-die hiking boots. You guys sold them out last time they went on sale! So light, cute and you don’t have to break them in. I have hiked probably 150+ miles in these.
Slowtide Quick Dry Towel: Great for drying off after the shower, and the towel packs really small. Use code ADVENTUREWITHANNA_20 for 20% off!
Rumpl Blanket: You have probably seen this all over social media if you follow any outdoorsy people, the OG camp blanket, pricey but defenitly worth it!
Gift Guide for the Gym Girly
Owala Water Bottle: The best water bottle you will ever use, trust me. Trade in your Stanley immediately.
Lifting straps: These are the cutest ever, a game changer for my RDLS at the gym recently!
Gymshark set: Whitneys new rebrand is so good I need one of everything. If something is sold out, I promise everything else is just as good. Adapt Shorts, Adapt Leggings, Ruched Sports Bra, and comfy sweatpants.
Creatine from Just Ingredients: I have been loving this for gym gains and this brand is super clean, and a Utah local brand! Their protein, electrolytes and collagen are also amazing, get the lemon lime flavor! Use code AnnaCook to save!
Recess Pickleball Paddles: My new winter sport I want to learn haha, but how dang cute are these? They have a ton of fun designs and sets!
NoBull Lifting Shoes: Top of the list for Christmas this year, these are such great lifting shoes plus they are really cute for daily wear.
Slowtide Quick Dry Towel: Great for drying off after the shower, and the towel packs really small. Use code ADVENTUREWITHANNA_20 for 20% off!
Yoga Mat: I have had this mat for years and it’s still as great as the day I got it. A great investment if you are planning on using it semi-often.
Walking Desk Treadmill: An awesome gift for someone who works from home, especially as we head into winter.
Chirp Wheels: I just got these and have loved adding them to my daily stretching routine!
Everlywell Health Tests: Give the gift of wellness this year with personalized health tests you can take right at home and send off to a lab, convenient and safe! My top picks are the: Women’s Health Test, Thyroid Test, and Women’s Fertility Test (I took that one before getting pregnant with Alana).
Gift Guide for Him
Battle Chip Golf Game: Such a fun indoor or backyard game for any guy in your life! Amazon and Lowes.
Vintage Sports Team Merch from Abercrombie: Their new vintage sports team line is so good! Super great quality and so soft. Find the sweatshirt here and the t-shirt here.
Arccos Caddie Tracking System: I don’t know anything about golf but everyone I know who’s big into it loves this. Find the Amazon Smart Sensors here or the full package here.
Orvis Tackle Box Wood: Such a beautiful, personal gift you can get the fisherman in your life!
Blackstone: You can make almost anything on these things, the perfect edition to any backyard just in time for football season.
Yeti soft cooler: I love the backpack cooler one, makes it easy for your guy to take it hunting, boating, you name it! The tote is also a great option.
Melin Waterproof Hat: The best hat out there for the gym, beach and lake. They are waterproof and washable, so no more stinky gym hats! Flat brim here and curled brim here.
Fajallen Raven Vidda Pro Trousers: One of my husband’s favorite things I have ever gotten him. Super durable and great for hiking, camping, or any outdoor adventure.
North Face Duffel: The best travel staple. They come in quite a few sizes and colors. Ours has held up through a lot of travel over the years!
Garmin Venu 3 series: The best watch choice if your guy wants an Apple Watch, but also wants in-depth workout and sleep tracking insights. Garmin is rugged and hard to beat!
Everlywell Health Tests: Give the gift of wellness this year with personalized health tests you can take right at home and send off to a lab, convenient and safe! My top picks for men are the: Men’s Health Test and Testostorone Test.
Gift Guide for Parents/Grandparents
Chatbooks: The monthly subscription is such a sweet gift to let them watch the grandkids/family grow each year. ADVENTUREWITHANNA for 20% off
Geometry Kitchen Towels: I only use these in our kitchen now. They have endless design options, they absorb water, and are great for drying messes. Use my code AnnaCo15 to save 15%!
Minky: The softest blanket you will ever own. We have multiple for ourselves, the baby, and the dogs. They come in a ton of sizes and colors, plus using my code ANNACOOK45 saves you 45%!
Carway Ceramic Cookware Set: I have had my set for over a year now and it still looks amazing and is nonstick! Use this link to save 10%!
Custom Hometown Puzzle:I even want one of these, such a sweet sentimental gift for the puzzle lover. Also check out this puzzle storage board!
Storyworth: One of the best ways to keep your parents/grandparebts memory alive. This is such a cool concept, some of my friends did this for their families as a group gift for Christmas and it was a huge hit.
Digital Picture Frame: Everyone can upload photos no matter where you are in the world so they can always have updated pictures that cycle out.
Personalized Travel Adventure Map: For the travel lovers, you can feature up to 20 places they have gone together in such a beautiful piece to hang in their home.
Window Feeder For Birds: Suction cups to the window, such a simple but fun gift.
Mini photo Printer: Lets them print photos right from their smartphone! Super easy and no ink required.
Gift Guide for Toddlers
Lovevery or Kiwi: Super great companies for monthly stage of life toy subscriptions. This is a great idea to have a grandparent get for your child, and you can start at any age!
GetOutPass Utah Local: ADVENTUREWITHANNA for 30% off!
Wood and hearts Climbing Gym: I have this on Alana’s list this year, perfect to get their energy out on those long cold winter days! Find the larger version here and the smaller, easier storage option here.
Indoor Trampoline: Top of my list this year to help us get through the long Utah winter haha. I love the bar to help them learn to jump.
Lego Duplo Set: The coolest beginner Lego set for toddlers, super safe for all ages!
Strider Bike: The 12″ one is great for ages 12 months to 3 years old! They also have a rocker attachment for younger kids and a ski attachment for the snow! We are getting Alana this to upgrade from her baby 4 wheel Retropec Bike.
Yoto Player: This reads them stories, does white noise and more, great for travel days and car rides. Find the mini version here and the larger version here.
Toonies Player: So popular right now! They can pick their characters for songs/stories. Great for car rides.
Soft Reading Chair: How cute is this! It folds out to be a couch style as well.
Melissa and Doug Fold and Go Wooden Barn: Melissa and Doug always has the best stuff, perfect for your animal lover.
Play Tent: This would be such a cute reading area/quiet time space!
Stepping Stones Indoor Play: These would be great for indoor play and balance practice! These are a little more asthetic and stackable and these would be great for your dinosaur lover.
No Mess Drawing: The perfect toddler gift to save your walls, and have easy activities on travel days and car rides! Find the travel marker set here, Baby Shark at home marker set, and Bluey Aqua Water Art here.
Toddler Push Tricycle: Perfect for your toddler who has maybe outgrown or gotten tired of the stroller for walks! This converts into a normal tricycle as well.
Safe Knife Set: For the toddler who loves to help you in the kitchen, these are such a fun way to let them safely get involved.
Tumble Pads: If your child is in tumbling already these are great to practice at home!
Magnatiles: These are so popular for any age 2 and up! Great for independent play.
Ball Pit: Who doesn’t love a ball pit haha.
Gift Guide for New Mom/Babies
Warming Coffee Mug: A must for any parent, someone who works from home, or just anyone who loves their coffee at a specific temperature all the time. Scheels and Target.
Paperwhite Kindle: I swear having one of these makes me read so much more! The paperwhite version allows you to read in direct sunlight as well, just like a real book.
Minky: The softest blanket you will ever own. We have multiple for ourselves, the baby, and the dogs. They come in a ton of sizes and colors, plus using my code ANNACOOK45 saves you 45%!
Breastmilk Necklace: The sweetest sentimental jewelry. You send in your frozen breastmilk and they can turn it into any piece of jewlery to keep forever. One of my favorite gifts I have ever gotten.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera: An easy way to capture those memories in the early days. I loved doing monthly bump pics and then growth pictures once she was born!
Uncommon James Initial Necklace: I have this necklace that I layer with a longer one for everyday wear. It has multiple length options and is pretty affordable for the quality compared to others on the market.
Solly Soft Wrap Carrier: My favorote infant carrier, one size fits all, beautiful colors, so soft and not as hard to put on as you would think.
Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask: Get the best sleep when its not your shift, IYKYK haha.
Short Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set (Nursing friendly): Shorts set option and long pant option.
Owala Water Bottle: The best water bottle you will ever use, trust me. Trade in your Stanley immediately.
Gift Guide Stocking Stuffers
Before You Go Toilet Spray: Self explanatory, but always a good one.
Detangling Brush: I bought this as soon as I put it on this list haha. It has amazing reviews!
Silk Pillowcase: The best switch to make to help protect your hair! I even have a crib sheet that’s silk for Alana to protect her little baby hair.
Tile: Most people can use a tile in their life haha. Give it to that person that is always misplacing their keys or wallet and they will thank you.
Cozy Earth Lounge Socks: The coziest socks for this winter. I love everything Cozy Earth has.
Shower Bombs: Just because youre not a bath person doesn’t mean you don’t deserve an amazing aromatherapy experience.
Universal Dust Cleaning Gel: Perfect to keep in the car!
Cute Hair Ties: No creases and look cute on your wrist as well!
Airfly Duo Headphone Connector: For the frequent flyer in your life, so you can use your airpods with the plane tv!
Portable Charger: My favorite portable charger, no cord required and its small.
Stainless Steel Whiskey Cubes: For the spirit lover in your life.
Gift Guide Advent Calendars
Lego Harry Potter Advent: I need this immediently. This will sell out fast!
Bluey Advent: Such a cute kids advent option!
Burt’s Bees Advent: You can never have too much chapstick right?
Sephora Collection Advent: A good all around option for the ultimate beauty lover who likes to try new things.
Sephora L’Occitane Advent: Its gonna go fast!
Sephora 12 Day Candle Advent: Honestly 12 mini candles sounds amazing, such a cute friend gift.
Sephora Laneige Advent: This will sell out fast!
12 Days Of hot Sauce Uncommon Goods Advent: For the foodie and sauce lover. This one will be popular.
Best of Harry and David Advent: Such a good parent/grandparent gift or neighbor.
8 Days of Spirits William Sanoma Advent: Most men in your life will thank you for this one.
Pukka Herbal Tea Advent: For the tea lover, try some new flavors without buying a whole box.
Advent Shower Steamer Set: Have a spa day at home!
Abbott Lyon Jewelry Advent: A splurge but honestly worth the money if you are looking to add to your jewlery drawer this year.
