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So, I know I don\u2019t have quite<\/em> Oprah\u2019s following, but I thought it would be fun to write a blog post about my favorite things as we go into the holiday shopping season. And, well, if you\u2019re looking for some fun or different gifts for a 30-something lady in your life, this might be just what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Nut Butters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All right, if you\u2019re like me, there are days you live in your car. And, as convenient as eating at any and all drive-throughs sounds, it\u2019s no bueno for my waistline. Enter: Nut butters. Oh, yum. They\u2019re a great, quick pick-me-up with a shot of protein. Usually, they can power me through a few hours, or even all the way home! Take that, drive-throughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite nut butters here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Protein Bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes I just NEED a treat. I mean, I can eat a whole sleeve of Oreos, but I\u2019m trying to change my 13-year-old ways. (Trying. I didn\u2019t say I\u2019m perfect.) I\u2019ve discovered these G2G protein bars have the benefit of protein and give me the sweet fix I\u2019m needing, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite protein bars here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Fitness Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I was always a step counter, and my Fitbit was LIFE. But I noticed that my distances were never aligned with my walking or running partners\u2019 counts. I finally upgraded to a Garmin Instinct, and I LOVE this watch. It\u2019s rugged (and not pretty with evening wear, I admit), but I almost never take it off. We\u2019re logging some serious miles these days . . .  more on that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite fitness watch here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Tumbler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OK, one of my vendor partners gave me two Yeti Rambler 20 oz. tumblers as a thank you gift and I LOVE THEM! I\u2019ve never had *a<\/strong>* cup, and I do now. And everyone in my family knows that it\u2019s Mom\u2019s. Don\u2019t take it. This thing is amazing. Doesn\u2019t sweat. Dishwasher safe. And the lid has been the most leak-proof lid I\u2019ve ever owned. Also, I can put ice water in it before bed, and wake up with ice STILL in my cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite tumbler here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Hand Sanitizer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This sounds crazy, but I think most all of us have opinions on hand sanitizers these days. And this one is the only one that doesn\u2019t make my hands crack, bleed, and sting after constant use. I love that it sprays so I can douse my kids every time we get back in the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite hand sanitizer here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you read Time Off<\/em>? I never knew time off was a thing!? I\u2019m kidding. I did, but I didn\u2019t have any idea how to achieve it or why it was important. I asked for this book for Christmas last year, and then our family ended up in quarantine due to close contact at a holiday gathering. As it turns out, that\u2019s a great time to read a book about taking time off. This was a great, easy read, with lots of deep thoughts to process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite book here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Socks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m obsessed with Bombas socks. (Does that age me?) I\u2019ve got the ankle ones, some calf ones . . . they\u2019re amazing. Life isn\u2019t worth living if you don\u2019t have good socks. Soft, warm, wicking, and durable! And, for each pair you buy, a pair is donated. I LOVE that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite socks here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Collagen Peptides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I started distance running a few years ago, I learned that collagen peptides were a game-changer in my training. My bones felt better after long runs when I was consistently taking my peptides . . . AND my hair and skin and nails look better than ever, too! Bonus, it easily dissolves in my morning coffee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop my favorite collagen peptides here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Favorite App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All right, I\u2019m kind of crazy about Clean Simple Eats, and now they have an APP. This sweet couple developed these easy-to-follow meal plans that are seasonally based and family-friendly. My entire family enjoys the recipes, and she does the whole meal plan WITH a grocery list. It doesn\u2019t get any easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get my favorite app here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Spotify Channel <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This was hard because I love all sorts of different music, but when if I HAVE to choose, there\u2019s one called \u201cHiking Playlist.\u201d It\u2019s lovely. Take a listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to my favorite Spotify playlist here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Instagram Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not following @zillowgonewild<\/a>, you\u2019re missing out. It\u2019s absolute hilarity and overnight has grown to more than 1.3 million followers. And, while the posts are great, the comments will have you absolutely ROLLING.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out my favorite Instagram account here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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