Gift Guide: Grown-Ups ;)

  Hey, friends!  I really can't believe that it's gift guide season! I really hate starting super early but also know that lots of y'all are shopping now and making lists for Black Friday and other sales.  So here we go!

Today's post is pretty general... think moms, dads, husbands, wives, sisters, friends - pretty much anyone. The end. 

If you've followed me for any length of time you know that my family loves sjoelbak.  It's a traditional Dutch game that's almost like a smaller version of shuffleboard.  I bought this for my parents several years ago to upgrade the board my Opa made and we've LOVED having it.

I bought this rummoli board for Dave last year and it was one of those gifts that was hard for me to keep a secret because I was so excited to gift it.  I grew up playing Rummoli at my grandparents cottage and Dave has played it with us since high school and I love that we'll have this beautiful board until we're old ;)

This set of chirp wheels was something I bought myself a few years ago and  I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!  I wasn't sure which size I would like but turns out I like them all.  I usually start with the second to largest one, then the second to smallest and then the largest.  I like the small one for my neck and I can honestly say that I've seen a lot of improvement in my upper back tension. 

I'm laughing because nothing says forty like a gift guide focused on products that make your back feel better. hahaha  I bought  this percussion massager last year and everyone in my family loves it. The charge lasts forever and it's a really great size. 

Saranoni blankets are hands down the best blankets you can buy.  I know that Barefoot Dreams talks a big game and Homegoods has blankets for $30 but they just don't compare.  DO NOT COMPARE.  Saranonis are softer and weightier and just all around better than any other blanket out there.  I said what I said. 

If you're looking for a sentimental gift idea consider  a memory quilt.  At this point in the year you may have to do this gift certificate style but regardless it would be so sweet.

I bought  a Hulken bag last Fall and I'm not sure how I lived without it.  I use it daily hauling everything back and forth to school and I love it with all of my heart.

If the grownup on your list doesn't have an air fryer this is a must!  Dave and I were talking yesterday about how often we use ours and how we really don't know what we did before it.

Last year I had our old family VHS tapes converted into digital format for my parents and I think it's probably the greatest gift I've ever given anyone.  You may have to file this away for Father's Day at this point but I felt like it was definitely worth mentioning.

I've talked about solo stoves multiple times before and it's one of our very favorite ways to hang out as a family.  I love that it's portable and super easy to use and you can have a fire without all the smoke.

One of our favorite games is crokinole.  It's kind of like shuffleboard but you "flick" the stones.  A really nice, heirloom quality, board would make an amazing gift that your family would have forever. 

If you don't think crokinole would be your family's thing - a corn hole set would be the same kind of thing... a gift that your whole family would get to enjoy and make memories with.

The absolute best cologne you can buy is this one. TRUST ME! 

And this is my absolute favorite perfume!

This next one is random - but I bought a Pura car air freshener and I AM OBSESSED! I love trying out different scents and get compliments every time someone rides in my car.  You can see how much is left and control the strength of the scent form an app on your phone as well.

I bought an acupressure mat last year and it's a game-changer. I love it so much and use it pretty much daily.

So here’s the deal… it hurts.  Like a lot. But then it gets tingly and warm as the blood starts to go to that area and then it’s SO GOOD.  When I was reading reviews I’d see people say “I sleep on it” and I was like, “yeah, no” - well I can proudly report that I doze off pretty much nightly. I put on some calming music, put the mat on my my bed, turn off the lights and lay on it for about 20 minutes and I look forward to that time all day.  I have the mat and the neck pillow and I lay on it with my back bare which is pretty intense but again, once you’re through that first 5 minutes it’s awesome.  I’ve definitely noticed a reduction in my shoulder tension and I think having those calm 20 minutes really helps me get into a relaxed mode for the night. 

The first two days I used it I felt kind of icky after (almost like after a really good massage) but I drank a bunch of water and it passed quickly.  

I’ve also stood on the mat at the end of a long day and it absolutely helps with tired feet.

So there you have it! I hope this list helps you cross of a person or two from your list ;) 

HAPPY Wednesday, friends!