Have you ever read a great book, seen an inspiring movie, or heard a great joke, and thought, “I’ve got to share that!” Of course you have! Here are a few things from my Reader in the last week that inspired and motivated me, made me happy, sad, and angry, made my stomach growl, and made me laugh.
Seven Six (couldn’t quite get the post published on time) shopping days until Christmas! If you, like me, tend to procrastinate with your shopping, I have compiled a list of gift ideas from my favorite blogs. They were posted over the last several weeks, so if they list a sale price or special, be sure to confirm before you make the leap to purchase.
Who’d of thought a year ago that I’d be inspired by shopping in a baby store?
No Meat Athlete, The 2012 No Meat Athlete Holiday Gift Guide. Matt, Susan, and Doug, all No Meat Athlete contributors all listed their favorite gift items. You’ll find great choices for the athlete here, whether or not they are vegan.
MizFit, We Made the Gift Guide. While Carla’s post mentions her appearance on another gift guide, here is just the link to order the MizFit Workout Skirt and Sports Bra. They would make a great gift and all her proceeds go to a good cause, too.
Kitten a Go-Go, Christmas List 2012. Danielle tells it like it is and has posted her list of what she want for Christmas. Suits me, she has a bunch of fun choices.
JL Goes Vegan, Vegan Holiday Gift Guide. In this guest post, Jennifer provides a huge list of vegan gifts for all ages. If you have a plant based eater to buy for, this is a great resource.
Fun and Fit, Holiday Fitness Gift Guide. Alexandra and Kymberly have put together a great list for the fitness lover on your shopping list (or if you’re done shopping, I’ll bet you’ll find something fun for yourself!).
Girlie Girl Army, Gift Guide 2012. The vegan website to end all has a list of fun, vegan, and, well, girly items to choose from (and a few kind of weird ones).
Just the Food, Joni’s Top 10 Picks for this Holiday Season. A great vegan resource list from Joni, including books, kitchen tools, and even vegan caramels.
Oh She Glows, 2012 Holiday Gift Ideas. Angela also has a list of kitchen items, vegan food gifts, and more.
Run Wiki, 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners. Seriously, when I saw Lisa’s list of gifts for runners, I kept saying, “I want that,” over and over again.
Racing Tales, Holiday Steals and Deals for Runners and Triathletes. Another great list for athletes, this time from Alison. She includes some discount codes, but like I said above, check to make sure they haven’t expired. Alison has another post, Running and Triathlon Books for the Holidays. Perfect for the athletic reader on your list.
Chef Amber Shea, Holiday Gift Guide: Cookbooks. Not only does Amber offer a list of vegan cookbooks, she also tells you a little about each one plus the type of person who would like each book. Tip: Check out Amber’s book, Practically Raw
Running for Dummies, Gifts for Runners (aka My Christmas Wish List). Lea tells it like it is. This is her Christmas wish list, and if you’re a runner I know you will find several items either to add to your own list, or to give another runner in your life.
Mommy Run Fast, 13 Homemade Edible Gift Ideas. Laura’s homemade granola would make an amazing personal gift. Plus she has done some rounding up of her own to create an imaginative list of edible gifts. FYI, some are vegan, some contain egg and/or dairy.
Lisa Runs For Cupcakes, My Christmas Wish List. Another great runner’s wish list, this time from Lisa. I think I need those Zensah leg sleeves too!
Lyl Mys Ninja, My Fitness Wishlist. Now Maria’s list for runners makes me want Pro Compression sleeves! Decisions, decisions. She’s got a lot of other great stuff on her list, too (love that Endorphin Warrior Training Jewelry).
Kate Moving Forward, Stocking Stuffers for the Fitness Enthusiast. I will admit that by the time I get to thinking about stocking stuffers, I’ve about had it with the Christmas shopping. Kate makes it easy by giving us some great ideas with a variety of price points.
I also hope that you will take a look at some of the folks that I work with here at Live from La Quinta. At Amazon you can order by Wednesday with Super Saver shipping, and all the way through noon PST on Saturday with one day shipping. YogaDirect.com offers the lowest price guaranteed on a variety of yoga mats and other accessories. Abe’s Market is the online marketplace for great natural products (and they’re offering free shipping on everything through the end of the year!).
I think you all know that I love my Therafit shoes (I wear them everywhere these days!). I think they’d make a great gift for anyone who is a fitness enthusiast or just spends a lot of time on their feet. They are comfortable, supportive, and fashionable.
If I missed any posts that you think should be listed here, I apologize and hope that you will link up below in the comments. I still have some shopping to do!
Disclosure: I am an affiliate for Amazon, Abe’s Market, and Yoga Direct, so I may make a few cents if you purchase using the links. As for the Therafit shoes, I love them and I’m still wearing them, but FitFluential LLC compensated me for this Campaign. All opinions are my own.
Debbie, thanks so much for including me on this list! I wonder if you would mind adding my Running and Triathlon Books for the Holidays list? http://www.racingtales.com/2012/12/03/running-and-triathlon-books-for-the-holidays/ It’s a little bit different from most of the wish lists out there and doesn’t include codes that expire! In the past I’ve removed expired items from the steals and deals list, but this year decided to leave the items there in case people wanted to buy them anyway.
Alison @ racingtales recently posted..My Experience with Mental Illness
Done! Thank you!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
What a great list! Thank you so much for including me!
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Tell me about your 2012
Thanks! My pleasure to include your post, you had a great list!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
The one that caught my eye first was the one with kitchen gadgets by Oh She Glows. Off to check that one out! And thank you again for including us on your list. We love the items on our own list!
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I always lust over kitchen gadgets, then I get somewhere that sells them and my mind goes blank. I guess the list should help then, huh?
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
Great list, Debbie! I love your descriptions of each, and have several I’m excited to read. Thanks for including mine as well!
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Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed the links. Get shopping!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
I’ve seen a lot of these… and then forgot to look back… thanks for the reminders! I still have some buying to do.
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I do the same thing, then lose track of which post I thought had great ideas. Hence the round up.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
I’m all done shopping but I still like to shop (online this time of year for sure!!!). Thanks for the links!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Street Food
Ah, I admire you girls that get their shopping done early. If good intentions counted…
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
This is so great! I missed a number of these! Thanks
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You’re welcome. I hope they’re helpful!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
Once again great list, I love seeing what others think!
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Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
So many great lists! Thanks for compiling them Debbie.
Fortunately, I am all finished shopping (just the wrapping left to go…now where’s that tape???)
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I always plan to get my shopping done early. Hasn’t happened yet, so I’m thinking I may never change.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
Let the last-minute shopping begin. annnnnnnnd GO!
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There you go, for some people they don’t even think about until a week before Christmas.
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
Lots of great links for the last minute shopping chaos – much better online than in the malls.
I am DONE, and happy to be! Although I have yet to address & mail my Christmas cards. At least I’m ahead on one thing. 
Heather @ Better With Veggies recently posted..Best of 2012: Top 5 WIAW Shares
I am so lucky that my husband does our cards. Good thing because they probably wouldn’t get done if were up to me. Or they’d be New Years cards!
Debbie recently posted..Weekly Reader: Christmas Shopping Inspiration
I LOVE LOVE LOVE how you compiled all of these gift idea posts into one super post!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Cheers! Tara
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Thanks for all the great recommendations!!!
Thanks for including me in this list Debbie!
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