Jingle All The Way To The Perfect Present (As Seen on Denver7’s “Mile High Living”)
With all the extended Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in effect, now is the time to check some names off your holiday shopping list. Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffer ideas, cozy home fragrance gifts, or a lovely wine, I’ve got some great suggestions — all of which I shared on Denver7’s “Mile High Living” today. Make sure to check out the segment and continue reading for the scoop on everything discussed on the show!
Lanolips Hydrate & Dream Minis
Offering round-the-clock nourishment and hydration, the Lanolips Hydrate & Dream Minis ($14 at ULTA and ULTA.com) set ensures that everyone can say goodbye to dry and chapped lips. This adorable set includes a trio of best-selling Lanolips balms: the 101 Ointment in Strawberry, the 101 Ointment in Raspberry Shortcake, and the 12-Hour Overnight Lip Mask.
And, while the 101 balms work wonders to heal chapped and cracked lips, they have so many other uses — 101 of them in fact! These multi-tasking wonders can be applied to rough cuticles, cracked heels, dry nasal passages, paper cuts, insect bites, and more. They’re powered by lanolin, a naturally occurring substance safely and humanely extracted from sheep’s wool that boasts extraordinary moisturizing properties. Because lanolin features a molecular structure that mimics that of human sebum, it penetrates deep into the skin’s outer layers and locks in moisture.
In addition to the delightful-smelling 101 Ointments, this set includes the 12-Hour Overnight Lip Mask, which combines ultra-pure lanolin with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and ceramides to soften, hydrate, and smooth lips as you snooze.
Sky Organics Stocking Stuffers
The realm of “clean” and “natural” personal care products can be difficult for consumers to navigate . That was certainly the experience for Sky Organics founders Steven and Sara Jade who, upon becoming parents, began searching for ways to implement a more natural and sustainable lifestyle. Frustrated by brands that overstated their sustainability claims and products featuring long and overly complicated ingredient lists, Sara Jade set out to create a brand that emphasized simplicity, transparency, and sustainability. Sky Organics prides itself on crafting simple, effective beauty essentials — many of them made with just one to two ingredients — that harness the power of natural botanics. In fact, most offerings are USDA Certified Organic, and the brand is committed to supporting efforts that promote biodiversity, water conservation, and better soil quality and that protect farmers, wildlife, and bees.
This holiday season, you can pick up some thoughtful and practical stocking stuffers from Sky Organics that will enrich your loves ones’ personal care routines while also supporting the planet.
Available on Amazon, Sky Organics offers options like the: Organic Castor Lash & Brow Oil, which incorporates castor, amla, and marula oils as well as vitamin E that to promote fuller-looking lashes and brows; the Organic Rosemary Strong Roots Oil, which nourishes and invigorates the scalp, resulting in stronger and healthier hair; and the Organic Cotton Ovals, which are perfect for applying toners, micellar water, or eye makeup remover.
Snuggle x Homesick Scented Candles
There’s something so uplifting about the smell of clean laundry — perhaps it’s the notion of putting on new clothes to start a new day, the idea of a fresh start and new possibilities around the corner. It’s a smell that we collectively find comforting and joyous. Which is why trusted household brand Snuggle had an absolute stroke of genius when it decided to collaborate with handcrafted candle company Homesick to create two limited-edition scented candles inspired by beloved Snuggle scents.
Housed in co-branded boxes featuring renditions of the cuddly Snuggle bear, these hand-poured candles are available in two scents: Cuddle-Up Fresh, which is inspired by Snuggle’s Blue Sparkle Scent, and features top notes of fresh air and lemon, middle notes of jasmine and rose water, and base notes of warm woods and baby powder; and Freshly Washed, which is inspired by Snuggle’s SuperFresh scent and features top notes of clean citrus and soap suds, middle notes of jasmine and rose; and base notes of warm linen and soft musk.
Available in limited quantities, each candle is $34.95 on Homesick.com
L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Lip Oils
‘Tis the season of all things shiny and bright, so we want to flaunt juicy, glassy lips that are as entrancing as the twinkling lights on our holiday trees. Enter the L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil ($10.99 on Amazon), a volumizing lip oil that instantly delivers plumper-looking and smoother lips. It’s infused with hyaluronic acid and tripeptides that deliver 24-hour hydration while also giving lips a fuller and smoother look over time.
The lightweight, non-sticky formula offers a flush of color with a glass-like shine — and, unlike many plumping products, it offers a gentle cooling sensation (no painful stinging or burning!), making it suitable for sensitive lips. It’s available in 10 shades: Cristal Clear 101, Milky Nu 201, Rouge In love 380, Cherry Cherie 390, Wine O’Clock 485, La Nuit Sparkle 510, Worth It 601, Latte Glacé 641, and Nude Macaron 650.
Another great option is the Plump Ambition pH Hyaluron Lip Oil ($10.99 on Amazon), which has the same lip-loving benefits but features a color-shifting formula that adapts to your lips’ pH and transforms to a pink hue that’s unique to you. It’s available in 4 shades: Cristal Ice 010, Rosé 020, Lilac 050, and Berry Noir 09
Drift All Year Car Gift Set and Strawberry Shortcake Home Scent Diffuser Gift Set
Featuring modern and minimalist designs and delivering premium, long-lasting fragrance, Drift’s sleek car fresheners and home scent diffusers make perfect holiday gifts.
Ideal for those who have long commutes or who pride themselves on maintaining a tidy and fresh car interior, the Drift All Year gift set ($85 on Drift.co) contains 12 different wood car freshener scents — one for each month of the year. The set includes 12 individually packaged alder wood car fresheners that easily snap onto the metal visor clip included in the set — you simply slide the clip onto your car’s sun visor, select a wooden car freshener, and place the wooden piece atop the metal clip (which will be secured in place by a magnetic system), then enjoy the scent that fills your vehicle.
The Drift All Year set includes fruity, summery scents like Summer Spritz and Zest; lush green and aquatic scents like Forest Walk and Surfrider that tap into the hopeful energy of spring; comforting, warm, autumnal scents like Apple Picking and Pumpkin Spice; and cheerful holiday scents like Gingerbread and Forest Spruce. Each scent, then, will capture a different vibe so that you can switch up the mood inside your car as the year unfolds.
And to make your home smell like a heavenly bakery, there’s the Strawberry Shortcake Home Scent Diffuser Gift Set ($95 on Drift.co), a limited-edition offering inspired by the classic sweet treat and the iconic, floppy hat-loving doll. The kit contains one Home Scent Diffuser and three refills of the mouthwatering Strawberry Shortcake scent, which features notes of strawberry jam, wild strawberries, bergamot zest, vanilla shortcake and whipped cream.
Beatbox Sweet Heat Cinnamon
Ready-to-drink cocktail brand BeatBox just released a limited-edition flavor that captures the essence of the holidays, delighting taste buds with a comforting cinnamon flavor and warming you up with a hint of spice. The new BeatBox Sweet Heat Cinnamon features a warm cinnamon taste layered with sweet spice and a hint of slow-burning heat. Like all BeatBox offerings, it comes in a resealable packaging so you can enjoy at your own pace, and you can enjoy it on its own or work it into a holiday-themed cocktail. It’s available at retailers like 7-Eleven, Walmart and Total Wine & more.
And, to spread holiday cheer, BeatBox just launched its “12 Days of Litmas” giveaway. Through December 16th, BeatBox be giving away $15,000 worth of prizes on Instagram— from VIP festival tickets to luggage, gift cards, and a new iPhone. Follow @beatBoxBeverages on IG for details!
Priest Ranch 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Based in Yountville, Priest Ranch crafts estate-grown wines from the 1,682-acre Somerston Estate in the Napa Valley. The winery connects guests with wine, food, and culture through approachable and welcoming experiences.
The 2022 Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon showcases classic Napa character: smooth, bold, and versatile. This exquisite wine is estate-grown, produced, and bottled using fruit from 22 distinct blocks throughout the Someston Estate. Ideal for sharing at dinners, celebrating special moments, or enjoying in a relaxed setting, the Cab exudes aromas of fresh red cherries, black licorice, and a touch of baking spices. On the palate, it delivers notes of chocolate-covered blueberries, fresh herbs, and espresso.
It’s $60 at retailers nationwide including Bevy’s Liquor World and Wilburs Total Beverage in the Denver area. Visit PriestRanchWines.com for info!
