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November-December 2021 - EXTRAS: 2021 Holiday Gift Ideas Guide

  • Nov 6, 2021
  • 6 min read

Updated: Jan 5, 2022


It is the holiday season once again, and we're back with some gift ideas that might satisfy that hard-to-shop-for person in your life. Check out this year's ideas that made our list.


Sassy Jones is a fashion and lifestyle brand that offers audacious style solutions for the statement making woman. The brand features an array of exclusively hand-crafted apparel, accessories, and cosmetics that allow rule-breaking beauties to elevate their wardrobes. Known for its signature, “troho” (boho chic with a tribal flair) aesthetic, behind the bright colors and bold prints is a dedicated design team that obsesses over the tiniest details and is consumed with client satisfaction. shopsassyjones.com

Who said neutrals were boring, the 'Makemba' Laptop Bag and Clutch is anything but. Every inch of this clutch is covered with earthy brown tones and a tribal design, with textured suede interior. This spacious bag will protect your laptop as you slay the day at work or could be a fierce addition to your date night look. Pair our girl with the 'Makemba' Satin Lined Turban for a full look. $215.99

Beautiful and bold, just like you! This ‘Rochinda’ bracelet, crafted with faceted glass beads is destined to be your favorite piece. The elegance of the beads and bold colors in the bracelet will compliment your natural class and sass! Worn with her matching hoops and a blazer, the Rochinda bracelet won't disappoint. $64.99

Shine like the rising sun that you are when completing your fit with our 'Serafina' Satin Lined Reversible Turban. This soft accessory boasts bold colors with an orange silky satin interior that fits just right. Elevate your entire look when coordinating from top to bottom with the 'Serafina' Luxe Two Piece Set. $15.00


Luxe Beauty products truly awaken your skin's natural radiance without using toxic or ineffective ingredients. It is a completely unique skincare line that only uses pure, non- GMO, and organic sources. Luxe Beauty products are loaded with antioxidants, enzymes, powerful organic oils, plant extracts, vitamins, and collagen boosting ingredients. The chemists behind Luxe Beauty refuse to cut corners with any filler ingredients such as alcohol, beeswax, fruit juices, and cheap oils found in most “natural” skincare products. luxebeauty.com


Hollywood calls this a facial in a bottle for a reason! Luxe 4 in 1 detoxes the skin to reveal glowing, healthy skin.

Quadruple action purifies skin for a look that’s clean, fresh and radiant. Powered by organic powerful oils, clay, herbs and enzymes. $29.99

This Pure Concentrated Antioxidants Serum is uniquely formulated with the most potent, rare, and pure antioxidants created by nature. Designed to protect & rejuvenate the skin from environmental stresses, including free radicals, blue light, and UV damage to create glowing healthy skin. $64.95

Most hemp lotions on the marked are made from isolate powder. We believe the whole hemp plant is superior than hemp isolates. Our Broad Spectrum Hemp oil which offers beneficial components of the Whole Plant. One of the highest concentrations of Whole- Plant Hemp Extract in lotion on the market. $52.95


Yes, Members Only - the same brand that rocked in the 80s is back! Members Only is now offering something for everyone on your list, ranging from backpacks to t-shirts and even barware, the brand is even expanding styles for their renowned jackets that feature button-snap collars, shoulder trim epaulets and chest pocket with the Members Only logo. Here are a few of our picks! membersonly.com

Be iconic in our classic iconic racer jacket. Just like good jeans, a classic never goes out of style.

Original Classic Iconic Racer Jacket Featuring:

  • Double snap iconic throat latch, signature shoulder epaulets, and trademark front logo pocket.

  • Zip closure and two waist pockets.

  • Also features discreet inside pocket.

  • Polyester/cotton perfect for year-round wear.

  • 67% polyester / 33% cotton. Machine washable.

Rugrats block puffer jacket is one of the crucial additions to the jacket collection and go-to option for wearing with your casual outfits. The vibrant color and intriguing cartoon prints in the jacket can add a trendy yet timeless vibe. The jackets are created using the best materials, and you must check out the tough outerwear. The menswear goes well with the jackets and complements your outfit in all ways. The moisture-wicking fabric assures that you stay comfortable throughout the day, so you must have one in your wardrobe collection.

Featuring:

  • Nickelodeon Characters on Jacket Front-Hey Arnold, Spongebob, Catdog

  • Gerald On Sleeves, Chucky Print on Back

  • Members Only Zipper Puller

  • Bungee Cord on Hood for Adjustability

  • Heavy Weight Poly Fill Inside for Added Warmth

  • Available In Blue with Stunning Prints of Rugrats.

  • Durable And Comfortable to Wear.

Be iconic in our classic iconic racer jacket. Just like good jeans, a classic never goes out of style.

Original Classic Iconic Racer Jacket Featuring:

  • Double snap iconic throat latch, signature shoulder epaulets, and trademark front logo pocket.

  • Zip closure and two waist pockets.

  • Also features discreet inside pocket.

  • Polyester/cotton perfect for year-round wear.

  • 67% polyester / 33% cotton. Machine washable.

At Workman, they pride themselves on producing innovative, imaginative books that people delight in giving and receiving. Here are some books and calendars that caught our eye. workman.com

  • You Don’t Have to Be Everything is filled with works by a wide range of poets addressing the complex feelings of coming-of-age, from loneliness to joy, longing to solace, attitude to humor. These poems offer a message to teens in their most difficult years of self-acceptance and strength, giving them permission to let go of shame and perfectionism. The collection includes works by Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate; bestselling authors like Maya Angelou, Elizabeth Acevedo, Sharon Olds, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Mary Oliver; and Instagram-famous poets including Kate Baer, Melody Lee, and Andrea Gibson. The perfect gift for any young person grappling with the challenges of becoming themselves. $14.95
    You Dont Have to Be Everything
  • Heirs is a collection of gorgeous images of Black children wearing clothing designs from Nigeria, Kenya, Liberia, South Africa, and the United States. The looks are inspired by Maasai, Zulu, Ndebele, and Saburu traditions, and play with notions of royalty and power. Each month is an affirmation, deepened by quotes from modern-day heroes like Ella Baker, Zora Neale Hurston, and Maya Angelou. Heirs is a work of art for both children and adults that celebrates a vibrant past, and a brilliant future. Featuring the signature whimsy and style of photographers Kahran and Regis Bethencourt, the husband-and-wife team behind Atlanta’s trailblazing CreativeSoul Photography, and authors of the recently published Glory: Magical Visions of Black Beauty.
    HEIRS WALL CALENDARS 2022
  • YOKE: MY YOGA OF SELF-ACCEPTANCE takes readers on an autobiographical journey to self-acceptance. Jessamyn writes generously and openly about her path to body liberation, her search for authenticity, and the limitations and hypocrisies she has come to see in yoga culture. Tying it all together is Jessamyn’s singular voice—funny, frank, and warm, producing a work that is a unique and compelling blend of memoir, philosophy, and self-help.
    YOKE

Occo offers consumers pre-measured micro portions of high-quality spices, sealed in airtight “forever fresh” spice pods. Occo is on a mission to help consumers try something new without spending a ton of money on bespoke ingredients that will probably only be used one time and without wasting leftovers. Their goals include offering just the right amount of spice needed, down to the half-teaspoon; cook with fresh, ethically sourced spice at a better price; and reduce food and packaging waste. Additionally, to kick off the launch, Occo has teamed up with an all-star roster of award-winning chefs, including Nina Compton, Asha Gomez, Gregory Gourdet, Deuki Hong, Mei Lin and Adriana Urbina, to bring consumers a diverse, inventive array of home cook-friendly recipes of all skill levels, with seasoning Cards that contain the exact amount of spice needed to make one dish, one time with less waste. eatocco.com

  • An approachable set of 24 essential spices and herbs for everyday cooking, all year round. Includes our best selling American Basics 101 and The Herb Garden collections. $96
    The Starter Chef Set
  • 44 spice cards to dazzle your pantry and your cooking. The Full Pantry set leaves no flavor stone unturned and brings together every spice card we’ve ever made. Spices include: Chiles (10 varieties), Cinnamons (4 varieties), Herbs (17 varieties), Peppers (8 varieties), Essentials (5 varieties). $198
    The Full Pantry Set
  • Expand your culinary range with 24 spice cards that put trickier recipes and authentic flavor within reach. Includes our best selling American Overachiever and The Herb Garden collections. $96
    The Master Chef Set

Vesta Chocolate is a specialty bean-to-craft chocolate company based in Montclair, NJ from chefs turned chocolate crafters and husband-wife duo Roger Rodriguez & Julia Choi Rodriguez. Proudly minority/AAPI-owned. This year they are offering a variety of beautiful handcrafted holiday gift sets, listed below. There are gift sets including signature bonbons, peppermint chocolate bars, decadent hot chocolate with flavor mix-ins, as well as an expansive vegan offering (made with house produced oat milk), along with the most perfect brownies and chocolate chip cookies, there is truly something for everyone’s tastebuds. vestachocolate.com

Craft Chocolate Gift Box to end all foodie gift boxes! This premium box is filled with our...

  • 4-ingredient clean "Nutella" Cacao Hazelnut Spread

  • Large tube of "America's Top 10 by USA TODAY" Hot Chocolate Mix

  • 3 House-made Specialty mix-in flavors for Hot Chocolate [Holiday Spices, Peppermint, Hot Smoky]

  • Bar of 78% Dark Guatemala "Lachua"

  • Bar of 49% Milk Belize "Maya Mountain"

  • Bar of 66% Peppermint

  • Vesta's 66% Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

  • Vesta's 49% Milk Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts

  • Vesta's 66% Dark Chocolate Covered Orangettes

  • 2 of Signature Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nibs Brownies

$185.00

Mentioned, America's Top 10 Hot Chocolate by USA TODAY, this single origin craft hot chocolate powder is bound to put smiles on faces. Try making different types of hot chocolate with these 3 house-made flavorings!

  • Holiday Spices - Subtle bouquet of spices that remind you a Holiday Market

  • Peppermint - America's Holiday Favorite, Peppermint Hot Chocolate!

  • Hot Smoky - Spicy Mexican style Hot chocolate for a little kick

$45.00


Craft Chocolate Gift Box to end all foodie gift boxes! This premium box is filled with our...

  • 4-ingredient clean "Nutella" Cacao Hazelnut Spread

  • Large tube of "America's Top 10 by USA TODAY" Hot Chocolate Mix

  • 3 House-made Specialty mix-in flavors for Hot Chocolate [Holiday Spices, Peppermint, Hot Smoky]

  • Bar of 78% Dark Guatemala "Lachua"

  • Bar of 49% Milk Belize "Maya Mountain"

  • Bar of 66% Peppermint

  • Vesta's 66% Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

  • Vesta's 49% Milk Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts

  • Vesta's 66% Dark Chocolate Covered Orangettes

  • 2 of Signature Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Nibs Brownies

$20.00

CANNABIS GIFT GIVING

This year marked a turning point in cannabis legalization. Thanks to a record amount of states going recreational, including here in New Mexico. With more access to legalized cannabis than ever before, consider cannabis as this year’s trendiest stocking stuffer. Whether you’re introducing your novice friends with a low dose gummy or indulging those on your naughty list with a dab or two, these brands have your holiday gift list covered with a variety of potent, perfectly packaged cannabis stocking stuffers.


  • Have a robot help you roll all your joints this Holiday season. We all know good joint rolling requires skill, muscle memory and dexterity to consistently roll joints that won't run, gum up or canoe; the OG OTTO Roller from Banana Bros is an AI-enabled “automatic cone filling machine” that grinds, fills and rolls your favorite herb and cuts out the tiresome work that rolling a joint by hand usually requires. $149.99 
    OG OTTO Roller
  • Fresh off of a summer reboot and ready to slip into Santa’s sleigh, Good Stuff Beverages has five tasty AF THC beverages that come in flavors of: Honey Lemonade, Strawberry Hibiscus, Key Limeade, Black Cherry, and Raspberry Lemonade. These sips pack all the punch needed to banish the winter blues with flavor and 100 mg of THC to be microdosed by the capful. So go ahead, sneak a little into your hot toddy to make a cannabis riff on a classic cocktail and get as ho ho high as you like.
    Good Stuff Beverages
  • The holidays are a season for giving, and thanks to Helmand Valley Growers Company, you can get baked and help out your fellow man. The veteran owned and operated company gives 100% of their profits to the Battle Brothers Foundation, which studies how cannabis can help treat PTS and pain in soldiers. Their line of high THC pre-rolls are the perfect stoner stocking stuffer and are available in three different strains (Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid). Each pre-roll contains 1g of top notch cannabis that has been carefully selected and tested to ensure the THC level is clocking in at 27% - ensuring your high channel’s reindeers in flight.
    Helmand Valley Growers Company

If there’s one thing we need during the holiday season is rest. So what’s a better gift to give than the gift of a good pillow! The Dosaze Contoured Orthopedic Pillow is uniquely designed to cradle your head, eliminating many of the contributing factors of neck, shoulder, and back pain. Lauded by users for its proprietary design and soft exterior, the Dosaze pillow helps to keep your spine in alignment while providing a natural cooling sensation. $119.99 plus shipping - dosaze.com/products/contoured-orthopedic-pillow


While most massage guns are ugly, cumbersome and designed for elite athletes, this revolutionary intelligent massager features a sleek, stylish and lightweight form. And, it comes in a variety of on-trend colors (hello Terracotta!) to cater to any taste or lifestyle – and make it something you’ll actually want to leave out as décor (vs. stored out of sight). $199.95 plus shipping - ExperienceLyric.com








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