Black Friday Cyber Monday Gift Guide 2023
I've put together some of my FAVES that make amazing gift ideas! 💖
My BFCM 2023 Gift Guide is here!! All of these items are things that I own or have tried and love (except the men’s stuff- but Brett has reviewed these items throughly)!
A lot of these items are definitely investments and I actually purchased many of them myself over the years during Black Friday + Cyber Monday sales (the best time to grab these things)!
Hopefully this post will give you some ideas of what to get your family and friends for the holidays or to ask for yourself. The best thing about Substack is that I can continue to update this post as the sales go live, so be sure to check back to see if more of these items are on sale 😊
**Some of the links below may be affiliate links which means I get a small commission if you purchase through my link! ❤️
Pique Matcha: Sun Goddess Matcha is the absolute best matcha. I love that it comes in little packets because it makes it easy to travel with them! It is organic, ceremonial grade and quadruple screened for toxins. Get a discount here! 🍵
Biolight Red Light: If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I use the Shine every single morning. Red light therapy has been immensely helpful for me for energy, sleep and pain. I also use it to get me through the winter when there is no sun! PREBF15 gets you a discount on Biolight.
Money Tree: Aside from the potential benefit of attracting wealth and happiness, the money tree also has wellness benefits. It can help purify the air from many different airborne pollutants. Grab one at The Sill. Grab this for someone on your list who is health-conscious to send them good money vibes 💵
Oura Ring: I have had my Oura Ring for 2 1/2 years now. It is an amazing health tool that provides so much insight. I mainly purchased it for the sleep and HRV insights and it has been a game changer in tracking and monitoring my health metrics. Oura is having a huge sale on their website right now (up to $100 off) until November 27. Grab this for the person on your list who is focusing on improving their health. Oura is also HSA and FSA eligible so if you have funds you need to use up- this is a great way to use them!
Open App Membership: I am obsessed with the Open App. If you have been wanting to get into meditation or breath work, I definitely recommend. I love doing a short meditation and then a guided breath work every morning. They have a ton of great options to choose from! If you use my code LESSWITHLAUR30, you can try the Open App for 30 days free! Grab this for someone who could use some extra calm in their life.
Jolie Shower Filter: The Jolie is really easy to install and filters out chlorine and heavy metals. Our water quality not only impacts our health, but also our hair and skin. Grab this for someone who is working on improving their hair, skin and overall health!
Hormone Intelligence Book: This is hands down the best women’s health book I have ever read. If you are struggling with hormonal symptoms or know someone who is, I highly recommend reading Hormone Intelligence. Dr. Aviva Romm is a Yale-trained MD and midwife, giving her a unique perspective. She discusses how to identify the root causes of your symptoms, how gut health is so intertwined with hormonal health and much more!
Pact Organic Underwear: I have swapped pretty much everything in my life to non-toxic options except for clothes. That one is definitely a tricker swap. Underwear is a great (and easy) place to start, especially if you’re having hormonal issues. Try out these Pact organic underwear. They’re currently having a big sale!
Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor: Trying out a continuous glucose monitor made an immense difference in my health and life. I was able to figure out that a lot of my POTS symptoms coincided with blood sugar spikes and hypoglycemic episodes. I would have never figured this out if I didn’t try a CGM. I love Veri and if you use my link you get $30 off!
Sunlighten Sauna: Infrared saunas have SO many benefits from promoting detoxification, to reducing inflammation, to promoting relaxation and much more. Sunlighten is having a huge sale right now and if you use the code LESSWITHLAUR, you will get the deepest discount!
Aqua Tru Water Filter: Aqua Tru is also having a huge sale right now! Filtering our water is so important now because our water contains chlorine, heavy metals, antibiotics and much more. If you check out EWG’s database and type in your zip code, you can see what is in your water.
Butcher Box Membership: Butcher Box offers the highest quality meat, delivered straight to your doorstep. This is perfect for a friend or family member who is working on eating higher quality food. If you use my link, you will get $20 off. If you order before 11/26, you will get 2 free steaks in each box for a year!
Air Doctor: Filtering our air is also super important. Our air quality is worse than ever, with indoor air quality actually being worse than outdoor air quality. It is so important to have an air filter and Air Doctor is one of the best! They are also having a huge sale right now!
Souper Cubes: These are absolutely amazing for storing soups, chilis, pesto and leftovers in general. Especially, if you are someone with histamine issues. Grab them here!
Pact Organic Underwear: I have swapped pretty much everything in my life to non-toxic options except for clothes. That one is definitely a tricker swap. Underwear is a great (and easy) place to start, especially if you’re having hormonal issues. Try out these Pact organic underwear. They’re currently having a big sale!
Ice Roller: This feels SO good in the morning and has helped so much with puffiness and inflammation in my face. Grab it here!
Glass Mug: I use these glass mugs every morning. They are super pretty and affordable. I grabbed them from Crate & Barrel.
DIME Perfume: I was SO excited to finally find a non-toxic perfume that also smells amazing! My favorite is the Malibu Night scent but I also have 7 Summers and Lovely Sweet Dreams. They all smell great. Use code LESSWITHLAUR.BF! for 30% off DIME’s website.
Fontana Candle: My friend Lauryn (@laurynemilia on Instagram- check out her page she has great GF/DF recipes) recommended these non-toxic candles to me and I am OBSESSED! They smell absolutely amazing. I love the Allspice Ginger Vanilla and Cinnamon Orange Clove. You can grab them on Amazon!
The Five Minute Journal: If you follow me on Instagram, you know I am big on journaling. This Five Minute Journal is a great way to create a habit!
Alo Hat: Ok, so I just realized that this hat is exempt from the sale, making it $58, but it is still super cute! Grab it here or shop for one of the sale hats!
Osea Gua Sha: I use my gua sha every single morning. It has helped so much with lymphatic drainage, puffiness and jaw pain! Grab the one I use on Osea's website and use my code LESSWITHLAUR for a discount. They are also currently having a sale!
Primally Pure Dry Brush: I also love dry brushing for lymphatic drainage and skin health. I use Primally Pure’s dry brush. If you use my code LESSWITHLAUR, you will get a discount!
Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm: This stuff is amazing. I actually got it for my mom and she loves it, but I tried some and it is incredible! Grab it for a discount with code LESSWITHLAUR on Osea’s website. They are also having a sale right now!
Ilia NightLite Bronzing Powder: This is my favorite non-toxic bronzer. It is light and gives you a sun-kissed glow! Grab it on Ilia’s website (everything is currently 20% off)! This is perfect for that friend who is looking to swap over all her make up to non-toxic make up!
Ilia True Skin: This is my absolute FAVORITE foundation. I have tried a lot of non-toxic make up products over the last 3-4 years and I have landed on some absolute faves, which I am sharing here. I did the work so that you don’t have to! This one covers your skin perfectly. Grab it on Ilia’s website. I use the color TAVARUA for reference.
Primally Pure Dry Brush: I also love dry brushing for lymphatic drainage and skin health. I use Primally Pure’s dry brush. If you use my code LESSWITHLAUR25, you will get 25% off until Nov 27!
Just Ingredients Deodorant: This is the BEST deodorant I have found. I have tried A LOT of non-toxic deodorants and it is at the top of my list. My fiancé and my mom love it too. I love the coconut vanilla scent the best :) Grab it on Just Ingredient’s website. LESSWITHLAUR gets you a discount! They are also having a 20% off sale right now (11/21-11/24)- use code WONDERLAND to get in.
Ogee Contour Stick: I also love using this contour stick as blush! I grabbed the red color and you can get it on Amazon!
100% Pure Lip Gloss: This is my absolute favorite lip gloss and it’s 100% non-toxic. I love that these are fruit pigmented.
Primally Pure Clarifying Serum: This serum is EVERYTHING. It leaves you so glowy and works to treat active breakouts, acne scarring and sun damage. Grab it on their website with discount LESSWITHLAUR25 for 25% off until Novemeber 27!
Osea Gua Sha: I use my gua sha every single morning. It has helped so much with lymphatic drainage, puffiness and jaw pain! Grab the one I use on Osea's website and use my code LESSWITHLAUR for a discount. They are also currently having a sale!
HealthIllie Gift Card: If you are grabbing a gift for a clean skincare girly and you aren’t sure what to get her, you can never go wrong with a gift card to Health Illie. Illie has compiled a website of all of the best clean and non-toxic products. You can be sure they are the best of the best because she has vetted them personally and I 100% trust her judgment! Gift cards are also 15-20% off right now!
DIME Perfume: I was SO excited to finally find a non-toxic perfume that also smells amazing! My favorite is the Malibu Night scent but I also have 7 Summers and Lovely Sweet Dreams. They all smell great. Use code LESSWITHLAUR.BF! for 30% off DIME’s website.
Primally Pure Clarifying Mask: This is my favorite mask that I have found so far. It is so helpful with clearing any break outs and keeping my skin overall looking healthy! It uses turmeric and manuka honey, which I love. It has also helped with my scarring. Grab some on their website with discount LESSWITHLAUR25. You will get 25% off until Nov 27!
Osea Body Scrub: This scrub is nothing short of magical. I mean it. Everyone who I have gifted this scrub has LOVED it. It smells amazing and leaves your skin silky soft. Just be careful with it in the shower because it can get kind of slippery. I prefer to use it in the bath! Grab it on Osea's website and use my code LESSWITHLAUR for a discount.
Ilia Mascara: This is the best non-toxic mascara that I have found! Grab it on Ilia’s website. Everything is currently 20% off!
BKR Water Bottle: This has been my go-to water bottle for the last 4 years. It is a glass bottle with a silicone sleeve. I personally don’t love the way that stainless steel tastes, so I opt for a glass bottle. They come in lots of fun colors and different sizes. Grab one on BKR’s website.
Bombas Socks: I don’t know what it is about Bombas socks, but they are just simply the best. They fit so well and they never fall down. Plus, they come in lots of cute colors. They’re having a 20% off sale right now too if you use code HOLIDAY20!
Anine Bing Sweatshirt: These are very worth the hype IMO. I rented one from Rent the Runway and ended up buying it because it was so comfy I didn’t want to take it off (which means I also got it for a discount since it was used). Grab it on Revolve here.
Lululemon Belt Bag: A classic. This bag is the perfect size to fit your phone and all of your stuff. The best gift for a fitness girly. I personally love the fuzzy one for the winter! They also come in a few different colors.
Vuori Leggings: These are so flattering IMO and I love the tie. Vuori is one of my fave activewear brands too!
Just Ingredients Deodorant: This is the BEST deodorant I have found. I have tried A LOT of non-toxic deodorants and it is at the top of my list. My fiancé and my mom love it too. I love the coconut vanilla scent the best :) Grab it on Just Ingredient’s website. LESSWITHLAUR gets you a discount! They are also having a 20% off sale right now (11/21-11/24)- use code WONDERLAND to get in.
Club Pilates Membership: If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know I am obsessed with Club Pilates. It has transformed my body and helped me increase my strength so much. Grab your first class free here!
Beis Weekender Bag: This is the perfect bag for bringing a change of clothes to work, going away for the weekend or bringing to the gym. Grab it here.
Oura Ring: I have had my Oura Ring for 2 1/2 years now. It is an amazing health tool that provides so much insight. I mainly purchased it for the sleep and HRV insights and it has been a game changer in tracking and monitoring my health metrics. Oura is having a huge sale on their website right now (up to $100 off) until November 27. Grab this for the person on your list who is focusing on improving their health.
Alo Hat: This hat is so cute and perfect for throwing on to go to a work out class or when your hair is messy! Alo is also having a 30% off sale right now!
Cloudmonsters: These are the comfiest gym shoes I have ever owned! They are super springy and perfect for walking or a work out class.
Delilah Home Organic Sheets: I have swapped all of our bedding to non-toxic and organic alternatives. I love Delilah Home’s sheets (and also their towels)! Such an important swap to make because we spend about 30% of our time in our beds!
Bath Tray: This is for the friend or family member who LOVES baths (AKA me)! I use this to read books in the bath, light a candle and have a little drink. There are a bunch of options on Amazon.
Book of The Month Subscription: This is such a cute idea for that friend who loves to read!
Glass Mugs: These Moderno Coffee Mugs are so cute. I use them every single morning for my matcha. They are also a great price point!
Weighted Blanket: This is the coziest weighted blanket and is perfect for your homebody friend. It’s also made of organic cotton!
Vuori Joggers: These joggers are literally BUTTER. I have 3 pairs of them. I am obsessed. They are perfect for lounging around the house!
Branch Basics Kit: I’m definitely a homebody, but I love keeping my space clean as well. This is the non-toxic kit that I use. If you use my code LESSWITHLAUR, you can get a discount.
Fontana Non-Toxic Candle: My friend Lauryn (@laurynemilia on Instagram- check out her page she has great GF/DF recipes) recommended these non-toxic candles to me and I am OBSESSED! They smell absolutely amazing. I love the Allspice Ginger Vanilla and Cinnamon Orange Clove. You can grab them on Amazon!
Molekule Air Purifier: The Molekule is also a great option for an air purifier. I definitely like this one because it is more sleek looking! Molekule is also currently having a 25% off sale! To be 100% transparent I was gifted this one- but I love it and I love the look of it!
Money Tree: Aside from the potential benefit of attracting wealth and happiness, the money tree also has wellness benefits. It can help purify the air from many different airborne pollutants. Grab one at The Sill. Grab this for someone on your list who is health-conscious to send them good money vibes 💵
Abercrombie Wool Dad Coat: I have been eyeing this Abercrombie coat for a long time and it is 25% off right now, so I finally grabbed it. It just arrived this past weekend and it is SO CUTE! Perfect to throw over a casual outfit or to wear out on the weekend.
Gorjana Diamond Necklace: I went to the Gorjana store in Chicago this past weekend to try this one on and I am anxiously checking their website to see if they are having a BFCM sale. It is so gorgeous. They also have lots of beautiful jewelry at a lower price point too. I love their earrings as well!
Free People Set: This sweater set from Free People is so cute! You can dress it up or down.
YSL Bag: This bag is different a huge splurge. It is very cute and trendy. I bought myself my first designer bag this year and it was this one!
Myra Ave Ashlyn Tennis Bracelet: This tennis bracelet is so pretty and goes so well with a bracelet stack. I love Myra Ave’s jewelry because it is high quality and hypoallergenic! I actually found her at a farmer’s market in LA!
Rent The Runway Subscription: This is such a great gift idea for your fashionista friend! I have been having the best luck with RTR lately and finding such cute clothes on there. This is perfect for renting cute designer items, dresses for weddings, coats and more. If you use my link, you get 30% off your first month of the 10-item plan.
Hair Bow: These are so trendy right now and this one from Revolve is dainty and gorgeous!
Vivrelle Membership: This is a great gift for someone who loves designer bags, but doesn’t love the price point! Vivrelle allows you to rent designer handbags and swap them out monthly. LESSWITHLAUR gets you off the waitlist.
Short Platform Uggs: I am very into the platform style right now. These Uggs are SO CUTE and cozy.
Anine Bing Sweatshirt: These are very worth the hype IMO. I rented one from Rent the Runway and ended up buying it because it was so comfy I didn’t want to take it off (which means I also got it for a discount to be completely transparent). Grab it on Revolve here.
Bombas Socks: I don’t know what it is about Bombas socks, but they are just simply the best. They fit so well and they never fall down. Plus, they come in lots of cute colors. They’re having a 20% off sale right now too if you use code HOLIDAY20!
Lettuce Grow: I have been super into shopping local lately and getting my produce from farmer’s markets and farm stands. It definitely becomes more difficult when it gets cold and the Lettuce Grow is an amazing option to grow your own food! It can be used indoors or outdoors and it is SO easy to use. LESSWITHLAUR also gets you a discount. I was also gifted this item but we LOVE it. Being able to walk outside and pick fresh basil to make pesto is an unmatched feeling.
Our Place Pan: I just recently got an Our Place pan (it was gifted- I like to be transparent about this). It is AMAZING. It is so pretty and I love that it is non-toxic. It is also really easy to cook on. I grabbed my mom one from the Nordstrom sale.
Vitamix Blender: This is another large investment but a really helpful one. This Vitamix is so powerful and amazing for making smoothies, soups, pesto, etc.
Cookbook Stand: This cookbook stand is a perfect gift for the friend or family member that loves to cook!
Xtrema Pans: These pans are 100% ceramic and 100% non-toxic. They are one of the best non-toxic options you can find. There is definitely a learning curve for cooking on them, which is why I think people opt for Caraway or Our Place because they are also prettier. It is definitely preference and balance comes into play here too! Xtrema is currently having a huge black Friday sale.
Souper Cubes: These are absolutely amazing for storing soups, chilis, pesto and leftovers in general. Especially, if you are someone with histamine issues. Grab them here!
Beast Blender: This blender is also super powerful and great for travel because it is smaller. It is also a better price point and currently on sale at Crate & Barrel!
Just The Good Stuff Cookbook: I love Rachel’s recipes! Her stuff really helped me when I first when gluten-free and dairy-free. Grab her cookbook here.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp: I love this Instant Pot because it also doubles as an air fryer. If you have histamine issues or if you are purchasing a gift for someone who does, Instant Pots are great because they are a method of cooking that does not allow a lot of histamine to build up!
KitchenAid Mixer: This KitchenAid Mixer can be a great help in the kitchen, especially if you are someone who has chronic illness.
Caraway Pan Set: This pan set is the perfect gift for anyone who is looking to make some non-toxic swaps! They are currently on sale too! I am always going to be transparent about this- I was gifted a set of these pans, but I love them and use them daily!
DIME Cologne: I took away Brett’s cologne a few years ago when I learned how toxic it is 😂 I am so happy I was able to find a non-toxic version to replace it with that he loves! It smells so good! Use code LESSWITHLAUR.BF! for 30% off DIME’s website.
Outdoor Voices Mega Fleece: Brett is obsessed with his Mega Fleece. It is so cozy! Outdoor Voices is having a huge sale right now and HOLIDAY2023 gets you 40%!
Lululemon ABC Pants: I don’t know a man who doesn’t love ABC pants! From what I have heard, they are super comfy!
Breville Express Espresso Maker: Brett absolutely loves this Breville espresso maker! It is so fun and makes delicious espresso. We actually got really lucky and grabbed it on super sale when Bed Bath & Beyond was going out of business.
Our Place Pans: I just recently got an Our Place pan (it was gifted- I like to be transparent about this). It is AMAZING. It is so pretty and I love that it is non-toxic. It is also really easy to cook on. I grabbed my mom one from the Nordstrom sale.
Oura Ring: I have had my Oura Ring for 2 1/2 years now. It is an amazing health tool that provides so much insight. I mainly purchased it for the sleep and HRV insights and it has been a game changer in tracking and monitoring my health metrics. Oura is having a huge sale on their website right now (up to $100 off) until November 27. Grab this for the person on your list who is focusing on improving their health. Brett loves the black one!
Theragun: We do not personally own a Theragun, but we have family members who do and we love using it when we go to their house! It is so helpful for sore muscles. It is also on sale on Amazon right now!
Cruiser Duffle Bag: The perfect bag for weekend travel.
On Cloud Shoes: You can never go wrong with On Cloud shoes as a gift. They are SO comfortable! Brett and I both LOVE them.
Osea Body Scrub: This scrub is nothing short of magical. I mean it. Everyone who I have gifted this scrub has LOVED it. It smells amazing and leaves your skin silky soft. Just be careful with it in the shower because it can get kind of slippery. I prefer to use it in the bath! Grab it on Osea's website and use my code LESSWITHLAUR for a discount.
Theragun: We do not personally own a Theragun, but we have family members who do and we love using it when we go to their house! It is so helpful for sore muscles. It is also on sale on Amazon right now!
Vuori Joggers: These joggers are literally BUTTER. I have 3 pairs of them. I am obsessed. They are perfect for lounging around the house!
Delilah Home Organic Cotton Sheets: I have swapped all of our bedding to non-toxic and organic alternatives. I love Delilah Home’s sheets (and also their towels)! Such an important swap to make because we spend about 30% of our time in our beds!
On Cloud Shoes: You can never go wrong with On Cloud shoes as a gift. They are SO comfortable! Brett and I both LOVE them and so do my parents!
Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm: This stuff is amazing. I actually got it for my mom and she loves it, but I tried some and it is incredible! Grab it for a discount with code LESSWITHLAUR on Osea’s website. They are also having a sale right now!
Our Place Pans: I just recently got an Our Place pan (it was gifted- I like to be transparent about this). It is AMAZING. It is so pretty and I love that it is non-toxic. It is also really easy to cook on. I grabbed my mom one from the Nordstrom sale.
Branch Basics Starter Kit: My parents are pretty good about swapping to non-toxic items but they haven’t fully swapped over yet. This is the non-toxic kit that I use and a great way to give your parents a nudge in the right direction! If you use my code LESSWITHLAUR, you can get a discount.
Molekule Air Purifier: The Molekule is also a great option for an air purifier. I definitely like this one because it is more sleek looking! Molekule is also currently having a 25% off sale!
Cookbook Stand: This cookbook stand is the perfect gift for the parent that loves to cook!
Jolie Water Filter: The Jolie is really easy to install and filters out chlorine and heavy metals. Our water quality not only impacts our health, but also our hair and skin. Grab this for someone who is working on improving their hair, skin and overall health!
Feel free to DM me, leave a comment below or send me an email at lesswithlaur@gmail.com if you have any questions or need further assistance! ❤️ 🛍