Enough with the boring typical gift guides. I know everyone wants a Vitamix...but let's face it, they're just so damn expensive. Plus, I bet you aren't willing to spend that kind of dough on just anyone. So instead of crazy expensive (but of course great) appliances, wine, a mini food processor, you know, the typical fare, I've put together some more "fun" things! Plus if you read all the way through, there is am amazing giveaway you do not want to miss! It would be the perfect gift for a loved foodie...or yourself 😉
Some of these things I don't have, but they seem awesome so I thought I'd include them all! A lot of these I do have so I know they will make any foodie very happy! Everything is reasonably priced too which is what we all want. The big ticket "foodie" item I have on my list this year is a dehydrator
. I got a blender and spiralizer last year, so now all that's left is a dehydrator 😉
Windy City Organics Dastony Coconut Butter
, I'm Trying To Be Awesome Ceramic Coffee Mug
, Norpro Nonstick Bear Pancake Rings
, SweetLeaf Stevia
, Tasty Tortilla Bowl Maker
, OATrageous Oatmeals Cookbook
, Wilton 12 Cavity Round Ice Cream Sandwich Pan
, The Chia Cookbook
, Soom Tahini
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Chocolate Mint Tea
, Rectangular Silicone Reusable Baking Cups
, WEDO Banana Flour
, Wilton Donut Pan
, Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer
, Proctor Silex Sandwich Toaster
, Homemade Granola, My Oatmeal, New Grounds Food CoffeeBar
Now aren't all those things fun 😉 You know I'm all about making homemade gifts, but I don't know if I am going to have the time this year 🙁 However, no one in my family is a foodie...they could all really care less, haha! My mom is all about movies, music, books, that kind of stuff. My brother is all sports. My dad...I really haven't a clue! What I'm thinking is, I should just wrap myself up in a box and jump out on Christmas morning saying, "My Christmas gift to you is...ME!" I know they all miss me so much anyway 😉 Plus I'm free of charge!
Okay, enough holiday weirdness. I guess It's time to talk giveaways! You all know I have recently (over the past few months) become obsessed with oatmeal. Not just any oatmeal, but MyOatmeal. My Instagram is full of pictures of my lovely oatmeal breakfasts 😉 I can't get enough of the stuff. The latest custom blend that I made and am obsessed with the most is my Maple Flax Banana Bread! I'd totally be okay if this was the last thing I ever ate.
I am so happy that my tummy is better at handling oats now! I still can't eat this 24/7, but oatmeal in the morning a few times a week is perfect and keeps me excited! Anyway, you yourself could win $25 to make you own custom blend(s) at MyOatmeal. Or you could be super nice and create a special blend to give as a gift this holiday season! If I was your foodie friend, and you gave me this...I would love you forever and ever!
The Giveaway: TWO (yes two) lucky readers will win $25 (each) to spend however they'd like at MyOatmeal.com! The giveaway will be open until Monday (12/01) at midnight. I will contact the winners directly and post their names in the rafflecopter box below.
But wait, that's not all! Since you all can't win...sorry, that's life, haha, I've also got a special discount anyone can use to order MyOatmeal! Just use the code: Pytell15 and get 15% off your entire order! Crazy good! Hello Black Friday, Cyber Monday shopping!
So tell me:
+ What's your number one wish list item you're hoping to receive this year?
Make sure to check out last years gift guides for more fun ideas! For the foodie, for the yogi, and for the fitness fanatic!
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kimmythevegan
Love these gift ideas. Sadly, no one in my family is a foodie either and that's typically who I buy gifts for (friends get the homemade kind). But maybe I'll send this to my hubby for hints as gifts for me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Whatever works! More kitchen goodies for you then 😉 Haha!
nicole
new nursing shoes! i graduate from nursing school in less than a month 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Girl, you deserve them big time and ASAP! Congratulations!
Corinne Falotico
A fitbit!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O yea! Nice!
Aaron B
I would love to get an Xbox One for Christmas this year but that's not gonna happen. I'd settle for a sous vide cooker.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
My brother wants that! He already went out and bought a new TV for it, haha!
Shannon
I really want a DSLR camera!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You're one of many 😛
Tracy
A Jawbone UP!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome!
Whitney W
A Brighton bracelet!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pretty!
Calli
A fitbit is top of my list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Very cool!
Alison
I'd love more workout gear! I'm working towards a better, healthier version of myself and I've come to realize you can't ever have enough workout clothes and that yoga blocks are totally underrated! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I live in workout clothes! Then you never have to change and get ready....right? 😉
Katie
A new winter coat!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That could come in handy 😉
Angie
What a fantastic post! I found you on the SITS Sharefest.
Thanks
Angie
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Angie!
shaunie
I would have to say a camera
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, wow, there is going to be no cameras left by the looks of it! Everyone wants one!
Marjie @ Home Again Jiggety-jig!
Sharing this on my facebook! This is a great post! WITH A BONUS!!!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you Marjie! I'm glad you like it....and the BONUS! 😉
Tal
All the lululemon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always a solid choice 😉
Daraya
A new car! Haha! But realistically, I would love a mini tart pan! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! A car would always be nice 😉 But baking equipment is a realstic win too 😉
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub
I've always heard great things about myoatmeal but I haven't tried it yet! Making my own custom blend sounds yummy and perfect for the cold weather.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is so great! I literally could eat it 24/7!
Katherine
I'm considering casually emailing this post to my mom. That's not weird or anything, righttt?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No way! She'll love all the options she has 😉
steph
new here, but i want a george forman and lululemon clothes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes to both! I have a mini George Foreman and love it!
Miss Polkadot
Oh well, you see ... I wouldn't mind my future boyfriend to jump out of a box on Christmas Eve 😉 . On a more realistic note the only item on ny list so far is a one-year-subscription to my favourite business magazine. It might sound snooze-inducing but it's actually far from that.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, that would be nice 😉
Hey I'm all for that! Awesome! What magazine?
Miss Polkadot
You likely won't know it as it's a German one but "brand eins": http://brandeins.de/
Stephanie K
I wasn't sure what I wanted for Christmas until I looked at your list! 🙂 But I do have my eye on a new pair of workout leggings!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha problem solved 😉 I want some workout leggings too! Always needed!
Marissa
A gym membership for the month that I'm home from school!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Girl, I'm going to need that too!
Linda @ Veganosity
Fabulous list Rebecca! I especially like the coffee mug. 🙂 The spiralizer and doughnut pan are awesome, everyone should have them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone should have them 😉 I got my spiralizer last year and love it! Hoping for the doughnut pan this year!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
Hmmm my top items would probably be more jars of nut butter, dark chocolate, or some nice, warm infinity scarves. I'm not too tough to please 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, they those are all perfect essential things that get good use 😉
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
I really want a new camera. I'm hoping to get myself one this weekend during black friday sales as a late birthday present tho, so if I do I'd want the spiralizer for Christmas. Awesome gift ideas! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, do you have your eye on a certain one?
Hayley
I really want a new pategonia sweater!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mmm, pretty and warm!
alyssa
I got a pasta maker once and, despite it being low-quality, it was really fun to be able to do that at home!! I <3 foodie themed gifts.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is awesome!!!! I could see myself making glutenfree pasta is I had one! Haha, fun!
Keri
a mixer!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is one kitchen appliance this foodie does not have!
Amy
My husband and. I are getting each other iPhones-we seriously have Zachary Morris phones right now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, awesome! I need a new phone two....but I really just have no desire to switch! I have an old Driod right now and don't know if I should switch to an iPhone!
Linz @ Itz Linz
i'm hoping for some clothes! my wardrobe needs a makeover!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, same here 😉
Rebecca @ MyEagerFeet
This year I'm hoping to get a nice carry-on suitcase and some new running capris. I've been struggling with ideas for what to get my mom, but MyOatmeal sounds like the perfect thing for her!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is totally one thing my family needs! Real good suitcases! Haha!
Everyone and anyone would love MyOatmeal 😉
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections
I hope to get some new pajamas as all of mine are currently start to not fit!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O no, haha 😉 Well PJs are a classic gift anyway 😉
Jennifer Weinberg MD (@SimplePureWhole)
I would love an infra-red sauna! Happy Holidays!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, wow!
Jennifer Weinberg MD (@SimplePureWhole)
Yes, I know wishing big. But these are some great ideas too! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kim
I would love to receive some new muffin pans with a nice liner. Those reusable baking cups look awesome - I always feel so bad when I use ones that immediately end up in the trash.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The reusable are so cute! They come in a bunch of varieties too, not just tiny mini loaves! But I think the loaf ones are awesome! (Mini banana breads, anyone?) Haha!
runinboise
The pressure is on the BF for a ring. After 10 years together, its time!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O boy 😉 That's a big one!
Kimberly
Great list! Lots of things I've never heard of before. I really want an indoor grill this year.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler
is awesome!
Becca from ItsYummi.com
Some of those gifts are just SO much fun! I would absolutely love a new camera lens for Christmas. It probably won't happen, but I can dream, right? 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
My big gift two years ago was my $500 macro lens, haha! Expensive!
Becca from ItsYummi.com
That's what I'm hoping for! What lens did you get? I'm looking at the Tamron 24-70. I want something I can use for food AND every day photography. My 50mm isn't cutting it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Macro isn't good for everyday things. I actually don't even use mine much. I have a Canon though. I'm not familiar with Tamron!
Becca from ItsYummi.com
That's because Tamron is too freaking expensive. Nobody should be familiar with them.. maybe then they'd reduce their prices! LOL
This isn't actually a macro lens. It's the much less expensive version of their new one, which has image stabilization and can wash your dishes while you take food photos (LOL)... it retails for $1500 instead of $500!
Sara @ Lake Shore Runner
A gold wine rack for my new apartment 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That could come in handy 😉
LaTanya
I want some new earrings
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always a sweet gift!
Kelly
These are great ideas. That squash spiralizer is something, isn't it? Happy Thanksgiving!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, not just for squash! You can spiralizer everything with it! My favorite it beets!
Tianna
lovely ideas! I love the chia and oatmeal cookbooks! those look awesome 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I have the oatmeal book and its fabulous! I want the chia one!
Emily @ Sweets and Beets
This was such an awesome idea -- so many good ideas here .. I may have to modify my Christmas list 🙂 First thing I asked for was a spiralizer. Love it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone needs a spiralizer! It is becoming the IT thing 😉
Emma @ em-poweredwellness
I hear everyone talking (blogging) about MyOatmeal, so I definitely want to try it! I'm asking for a bed for Christmas. I still sleep in the same twin bed that I had when my sister and I shared a room as little kids. I think it's time for a big girl bed now haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
MyOatmeal is one of the greatest things ever!
Haha, a bed is totally a unique gift 😉 I still have my same bed at home too! And I miss that thing 😉
Liv @ Healthy Liv
I'd love some fleece lined running leggings for the really cold days here 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! That is a must!
Jenna
I am asking for new workout clothes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Same! You can never have to many...especially when that's basically all you wear 😉
Erin
I love tea - that mint tea looks awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is so yummy and so unique!
Elsie @ Sharing Healthiness
These gift ideas are great! I actually prefer gift cards because I always feel like I am shopping for free. Just take out the card and don't get a bill sent later. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I actually hate gift cards, haha! I'd prefer a visa gift card if any so I can buy where ever, but I also know I won't buy anything! I have a huge problem with spending money...I just CAN'T do it, haha!
Paige c
I asked for a new bike and helmet for home because I can't drive my school bike back in my car but I love biking everywhere I can to save gas money
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is awesome! I got a new bike last year and I kinda wish I had it down here in college with me!
Jennifer Pritchard
hahaha the mug!! Love it. Wonderful gift ideas.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know! Such a sassy perfect mug 😉
GiGi Eats
If someone gave me stevia drops for XMAS I would be a happy girl lol!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are like the most perfect stocking stuffer 😉
Natalie
I've been wanting to order something from MyOatmeal for a while, because build-you-own anything is fun to me, but their "flavors" confuse me. They all sound so gosh darn yummy, but I don't understand how they do it, and I don't like eating things I don't understand the ingredients of. I guess I could just skip the flavors section, but I want to know how they do it??
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ask them! Anthony will be more than happy to explain every step of the process!
Cassie
I'm hoping to receive a new camera 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone wants a camera this year! What the heck, haha!
Aimee
I really just want new clothes - workout AND work...
That is all I really need. #WeightLossProblems.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha 😉 I never buy clothes for myself...I don't need much, but I do have a good handful on my list too!
Annemarie (Real Food Real Deals)
So many great ideas! I would love that sandwich press.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It looks so fun! A nice toasty sandwich!
Amanda - RunToThefinish
Got this pinned for later!! don't forget to link it up so more folks can find it! http://www.runtothefinish.com/2014/11/stocking-stuffers-for-runners-under-20-dollars.html
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
AH! Yes! Thanks for reminding me!!!
Cassi
My #1 wishlist item would be more fitness equipment, especially heavier dumbbells.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I am so blessed to have a full rack of dumbbells at home! Because damn....they are expensive!
Cassi
Yes, I know! I only have 3 & 8 lbs.
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie
I'm hoping for a new pair of running shoes this year! But a spiralizer or any other kitchen appliance I don't have yet would make me happy 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I always have kitchen things on my list. This year...that is the majority of my list, besides workoutish clothes!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
Such great ideas! I must have that mug. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's so perfect, right!?
Annmarie
Love all the gifts you have pictured! I am a sucker for funny or pretty mugs and that one is hilarious! I am hoping for a real camera for Christmas so I can step up my food photography 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I use the same mug day in and day out, so I think I could use a new fun one too!
P.S. Get a Canon!
Christine
Trail running shoes or a new kettlebell!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I got a kettlebell two years ago! One of the best gifts 😉
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
Such a fun gift guide, thanks! Photography gear is top of my list but you've also inspired me to get a spiralizer, something I've been thinking about for a while now.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A spiralizer is so cheap, but SO GOOD! Make that #1!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
Done and done!!!
Jennifer F
a new camera!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always useful for a blogger 😉 I've got mine so I'm all good there!
Erica @ erica finds
I am struggling with this! I just wrote two gift guides... I feel so blessed to have so much - you know? I guess if push came to shove, I would like gift cards for experiences - like hotels or a trip somewhere!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A trip would be very nice, haha!
Erica @ erica finds
Yeah - got back a week ago from one and I am ready to go again! Chicago is tough in winter!
jill conyers
I'm not sure yet. There doesn't really seem to be anything that I just have to have. Maybe a new camera lens. That would be awesome!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Same here Jill! Nothing big that I NEED to have either!
Farrah
I have that banana flour! Attempting to think of something cool to make with it right now! 😛
I'm not really sure what tops my list other than...money and textbooks <- so I won't have to buy them myself. 😡 This may or may not have to do with the fact that I came across a Gabe's yesterday and went a little crazy with the cute-cold-weather workout clothes. 😡
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You need to make my Ultimate Banana Pancake recipe than!!!
Haha, really...money is always the answer (boring but so needed!)
Farrah
Oh em gee, you're a wondrous human being! I'm making that next! Conquering my fear of making pancakes AND using that banana flour all in one go?! Genius! 😀
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
I definitely have a thing for baking pans that bake different sort of things like mini or giant muffins/cupcakes, donuts, or really anything oversized or mini. I've always wanted reusable baking cups too. Some fun gift ideas here!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The doughnut pan is on my list! I could just imagine all the healthy perfect baked delicious breakfasts I could come up with 😉