Christmas is such a beautiful time! We want to make memories, not exhaust ourselves.
All year long I compile my favourite items that I continuously use and can confidently recommend to all of you.
Saving you hours of thinking, scrolling, and reading reviews.
These are NOT affiliate links 🔗 I just own these products and sharing is my gift to you 😊
Healing picks:
‘My sensate’ a vagus nerve stimulating device that works with infrasonic technology that plays in sync with music on your phone’s app. Placed on your sternum, an easy way to multi task a meditation AND regulate your nervous system. A small device that packs a big punch.
‘Grounding Mat’ this was a newer addition to my daily practices. Place your feet on it for 15 minutes a day and watch your sleep improve, pain, swelling… it’s pretty impressive but I’ll let you experience it for yourself! I think we are all so different but one thing that can’t be ignored is how I was lucky if I got 4hrs of sleep, and now I’m getting 8-10 quality sleep hours!!! 😮💨
‘Curayou healing pad’ This healing pad combines red light therapy along with heat. Making it a perfect companion to soothe the inner most chronic pain. It is recommended for neuropathy, can be wrapped around just about anywhere on the body (even the feet!) and gives an instant relief. I am someone who uses red light therapy and I will say – it makes a huge difference longterm. Whereas combining both red light and heat gives an instant effect. Highly recommend!
‘Air purifier’ smart edition. I got 2 of these on Amazon during Black Friday in 2023. Having mast cell disease I really had to invest in air purifying. It’s so expensive though!! These are an affordable option, with great priced filter replacements, AND they’re smart operated!!! So you can save time and energy by using your phone to change the air settings. It’s super cool!
Beauty picks:
‘Mini pencils trio’ by cheekbone beauty, an indigenous brand giving back to indigenous youth! I love beauty with a cause. This trio is a fun gift for a beauty lover, or a Barbie collector! It comes with a hot pink lipstick, an eyeshadow and a highlighter.
‘NUDA self tan’ a non toxic, 96% natural, FRAGRANCE FREE self tan formula?!!!! Say less. Add to cart.
‘Glamnetic press on nails’ these are the best and ONLY press ons I will use. They are sturdy, won’t come off, and the glue is fantastic. They come in all sorts of designs, saving you a trip to the salon, and lots of $$$ – I get mine online at Sephora, Amazon, but you can also checkout your local winners!! If you’re in the US, you’d can buy them direct from glamnetic.
‘Lashify kit’ ⬅️ save 20%!! if you love lashes, mascara, all the things, you need to level up your lash game with these AT HOME lash extensions. They are applied under your natural lash, unlike strip lashes. The kit I linked has everything you’d need to start out, but I recommend heading to their YouTube page and watching some tutorial videos!
‘K18 hair mask’ a molecular repair mask formula, it DOES have a smell so please be careful if you’re a scent free home. My hair is destroyed from having my thyroid removed 🙃 it’s the one thing I can use to repair it
‘Korean face masks’ with hyaluronic acid and no fragrance!!! They’re only 12.99 for 6 and makes for an easy self care night
Health picks:
‘Santevia bath filter’ a super affordable option to have cleaner healthier baths. I LOVE this little guy, only 25$ makes a perfect gift too that anyone can use.
‘Waterdrop water filter’ another affordable way to get healthier water. As someone with cancer, water, food and air are my utmost priorities but as a disabled person there’s a limit to what I can afford. This gives me some peace of mind without costing thousands of dollars. I hope it does the same for you!
‘Wireless smart blood pressure cuff’ my doctor is always asking me to get a blood pressure monitor that can sync with my phone and share results with him so we can see the trends. This is an affordable and RELIABLE machine that gives accurate readings. It’s a large cuff and inclusive for plus size people. Love it!
‘LMNT electrolytes’ something I rely on with adrenal insufficiency and pheochromocytoma is electrolytes. But with MCAS I can’t drink stuff with a bunch of additives. This is the cleanest electrolyte mix I’ve tried, with the highest sodium content. It’s also kosher and low iodine safe, which means you can drink it during the low iodine diet if you’re a thyroid cancer patient.
‘Releaf pack’ a weighted ice pack that is made by a small business, super cute designs, and long lasting cool time. I have had these on my neck every single day since thyroid cancer surgery. I can’t live without them, they are superior and perfect and you need it.
‘Strength and courage’ scar cream and repair balm. Oncology safe formula, fragrance free, natural ingredients, woman owned, cruelty free, and vegan. This set was formulated to prepare and protect the skin during and after radiation. However it goes beyond just that. I used it for 2 years on my ‘angry skin’ reactions, becoming a staple in my home. I prepped my neck skin for one week leading up to my thyroid cancer surgery. My surgeon says he’s never seen a scar heal like mine did. The minute I could apply it onto the healing wound, I did it every single day. My scar isn’t dark, it’s soft, and it’s something I can safely recommend for everyone’s skin.
‘CBD pain stick’ another gift that can be given to literally anyone. It’s an all natural pain roller that has an icy hot effect without the chemicals. A Canadian brand that uses ingredients such as Japanese menthol, peppermint and camphor to relieve pain quickly and have a long lasting effect with cbd. Keeping in mind there’s zero thc in this product and is a great topical option.
Book picks:
There’s a long list of books I can recommend but I chose two that could be pretty universal to anyone. Both by Brianna wiest, ‘the mountain is you’ is embedded with so many lessons and opportunity to feel empowered. Whereas “this is how you heal” other reads more like a daily affirmation of confidence, a way to open up a page and consume one lesson at a time.
Self care:
‘Tea tree peppermint shower gel’ the scent level is low, but it’s exactly as you would think. If you can tolerate tea tree and peppermint oil, this is for you.
‘Summer fridays cloud cream’ I love love love this moisturizer. It has no smell. It’s pink. It’s good under makeup. She’s a little star!
‘Simple modern water bottle’ easy to clean, doesn’t spill, can be taken into bed, love her. It has different sizes so depending on how much you drink or want to refill. I am linking the larger one. But it’s too big to put into a cup holder so choose your battle 😂
‘Ice roller’ a staple for facial swelling. I use this for facial flushing, flare ups, and it feels nice for my neck swelling that causes edema in my face. It’s also just nice to use as a beauty tool when you wake up in the morning! And it’s pink!
‘Epsom salts’ this is a huge bag, great for someone who takes a lot of baths. It has no scent, simple as that!
‘Hp mini photo printer’ I use this for journaling! Put on my music, print some photo memories of my month, and share some bright spots into my journal. The best form of self care there is. The photos have a sticky back so it’s easy without any glue!
‘Moonset candles’ a totally fragrance free candle, clean burning, handmade in BC, small women owned business. If you can do scent, they have a huge range of amazing smells. But most of all, they have the sassiest labels that are sure to make someone smile. You can also message them and ask for the candle to be unscented but in a sassy jar!
‘Galaxy light’ imagine this… you’re overstimulated, need a break, want to just bar yourself in your bedroom, but you don’t wanna lay in the dark. That’s boring. No, we wanna lay on our back and star gaze. We wanna mellow out and follow the soothing waves. A galaxy light is truly the best gift for just about anyone. It can be put into any room to add a soothing relaxation.
‘Electric salt and pepper grinder’ you are likely wondering, why is this under self care? Well I can’t think of a better way to care for yourself than to save yourself the hassle of grinding salt for ages during meal prep! 😂 It’s exhausting and hurts my wrists so bad. You’re welcome!
Comfy picks:
‘Bath pillow bed’ not just a pillow, oh no, a full on bath bed! I love taking baths, but I hate the pain it causes for my back and tailbone. This takes the pressure off, and allows the warm bath to do its thing. It’s such a good gift!!
‘Flannel pyjamas’ I’m a plus size girly so I’m linking some of my favourite fitting Christmas pyjamas from PENN. confidently confirming they are the right length, comfortable on the waist, and quality fabrics.
‘Columbia fleece’ you can use this as inspo or get the exact one. It’s a tapioca color which makes everything. It’s soft, cozy and warm. Nothing says I love you like a jacket that feels like a gentle hug.
‘Ugg slippers’ always on trend, super comfy, many styles. I like the sole on these and the fur detail.
Make your life easier pick:
‘Bedside table’ look, I’ve had a hospital style table for years. They don’t have to be cumbersome and ugly. They can be cute and match your vibe. I love this white one as it can flow in any room, it’s super functional and doesn’t look medical.
That’s it friends! Tried and true items that will hopefully bring some ease into your Christmas shopping. Sharing these early for some potential Black Friday savings! 🤭✨
Comment which one of these is on your wishlist, let me know which recommendations you loved most!
Love you, grateful for you, and wishing you a peaceful end to the year.
Stay fabulous,
Miranda aka Pheovsfabulous
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