There is nothing more challenging than shopping for the woman who “does everything” – caring for her family, working, working out. If you asked her what she wants for the holidays the response is probably “nothing” even if she is thinking “10 minutes to myself.” This gift guide for the active midlife woman has some perfect gifts that are the equivalent of a wellness retreat – an indulgence she would probably not indulge for herself.
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Crushing the Casual Look
Instead of putting on a well-loved hoodie for the 10th Zoom of the day or dashing out the door to make pick up, thanks to you she can wear the perfect mix of cozy and luxury in Lululemon’s velvet scuba oversized funnel-neck half zip ($148). The super soft velvet in the on trend colors will make her feel like a queen and look like a million $.
Get Away Essential, Even if She’s Just Getting Away to the Gym
Luka Duffle
Buying your bestie a trip away might not be in the budget this year but a bag from Calpak like the versatile Luka Duffle ($128) can be. The multi-interior pockets and luggage trolley sleeve make it the perfect carry on option. But the exterior shoe compartment and stylish puffy design will have her using this bag for gym runs too.
Cozy Corner Escape
Even if making time to sit and read a book might seem aspirational, get her a Book of the Month ($59.99 for 3 months) subscription and she might commit to making time to read. Each month she’ll choose from the curated selection of 5-7 new books in a variety of genres. From romance, to true crime, historical fiction and everything in between there is something to please all readers, and an opportunity to explore a new genre that you’re covering.
Put a Ring on It
Taking care of the family, parents, career – remind her how she also needs to take care of herself with an Oura Ring (starting at $249). More than an Apple Watch, and easier to wear on the regular, an Oura Ring reads and tracks your health data to provide a glimpse of the body’s health. The information it provides could be the reminder she needs to get more sleep, take some time to meditate, and maybe even just take a beat. Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much we make those suggestions out of love – getting it from an impartial “observer” might help it stick.
Love to Layer
The temperature is dropping, but being in a mid-life active woman her temp is all over the place while out for a hike, looping around the neighborhood power walking, heading to the studio for a power yoga sesh and out running errands. The best and most fashionable way to stay comfy is a puffy vest like the Brooks Shield Hybrid 3.0 ($120). Lined with Thermolite insulation to help keep the heat in (but with “breathable zones” to let excess heat out), the vest is water repellent and windproof to take on weather as unpredictable as her day.
A Journal, But Make it Presh
She might be a few years past the “Dear Diary” stage – but we could all use some space to write and sort our thoughts, action plans, and intentions. With The Paper Store’s Journal and Pen set ($21.99) she can do just that while being in on the bow trend. I mean who doesn’t want to capture and wrap their thoughts up with a sequin bow, and with the attached gold pen she will always be ready to jot them down.
What lifestyle items are you eyeing this year? —Tam