2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Bookworms, Nerds, and Productive People
Take heart, last-minute shoppers. It’s not too late to grab a few thoughtful gifts for the people in your life!
I’ve gathered my favorite books, tools, and gadgets from 2017—each with a clickable link—for your viewing pleasure. And some of them are free, which is always a win during the holiday season.
Gifts for Book Worms
Because books are life.
Gifts for Nerds
A list for general life enthusiasts. Perfect gifts for yourself, for your friends, and for your social consience.
Patreon - To fund independent artists and thinkers. My favorites are Kris Rusch and @NashSevereWx.
Animals Affected by 2017 Natural Disasters - Our furry friends need help, too.
Los Angeles ASPCA
Sonoma Humane Society
Napa Humane
Houston Humane Society – Hurricane Harvey Fund
Florida Keys SPCA
BookBook for iPhone - My wallet/phone cover of choice.
Numi Moroccan Mint Tea - The yummiest mint tea on the planet.
The Genius Deck - I love this for when I'm stuck on a story. It breaks me free every time.
Constant Comment Tea - An old favorite, this is the best afternoon tea.
No/No Bird Feeders - My girls and I love to watch the birds congregate on these feeders. Pro tip: I use safflower seeds so the squirrels won't even try to break in.
Cobalt Blue Betty Teapot - A perfect brewing teapot, in a beautiful cobalt color.
Reading Glasses from Zenni Optical - Because who wants to spend $300 for a cute pair of RX readers?
Steagle Laptop Webcam Covers - Fantastic privacy guards for laptop and iPad.
Gifts for Productive People
For the writers and go-getters in your life.
Scrivener 3 - The best writing software on the market has just gotten a superb update. It's even easier to use, and easier to learn.
Newton - The most minimalist email program you will ever use—and incredibly powerful, to boot.
Habana Notebooks - I use the Habana for my Bullet Journal. I love the extra lines (though they make a blank notebook, too), the quality of paper, and the durability.
The Baron Fig Squire Pen - The right pen is a joy to use, and this one is lovely. I also love the Spectre pen with a ghost on it (come on!), though it's sold out for now. And PS: click here to get a coupon code for $10 off!
Passport-Sized Midori Notebook - I love the leather on the Midori notebooks, so this one resides in my purse as my on-the-go notebook.
Lechtturm Pen Loops - Perfect for sticking to the back cover of your favorite notebook.
Tiffany Pen - Spoiler alert: it's a splurge! Mine was a gift, and it's the perfect size to rest inside the Midori notebook without causing lumps and bumps.
Svenja Gosen Word Tracker Spreadsheets - This is how I keep track of my word counts. These trackers are intuitive and such a joy to use.
Freedom - The very best way to bolster your self-discipline during the work day.
Bonus! Gifts for YOURSELF
Because self-care is important.
Jarrow Golden Milk Powder - This is the central ingredient in my delightfully spicy and super healthy Golden Milk.
King Arthur Almond Flour - If you're gluten-free, this is the best baking flour I've ever found. Makes awesome shortbread, too.
Alyssa’s Healthy Oatmeal Bites - For when you need a healthy snack, and you don't feel like baking.
Trinkets from Pottery Barn, HomeGoods, and Wayfair - because who doesn't love a cozy home?
Double Bonus: These are free gifts for yourself.
These are my favorite blogs, and they keep giving all year long.
Cal Newport's Study Hacks - Brilliant, necessary.
Becoming Minimalist - I especially love the "Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads." link series—a perfect way to unwind on a Sunday.
mindbodygreen - I love this website, chock full of inspiration, healthy recipes, and exercise motivation.
Buddha Groove - A lovely place to buy gifts for your more spiritually inclined friends and yogis, and they have a weekend blog that's a joy.
DailyOM - A restful spot on the web for daily inspiration and advice.
Modern Mrs. Darcy - For general loveliness, a daily read of this blog will enhance your life.
Desire to Inspire - I love this blog's design posts. I get a lot of remodeling ideas here.
Yoga with Adriene - My go-to online yoga class. Adriene is good people.
Many blessings on you and yours! I hope you've enjoyed the gift guide. Merry Everything!