Holidays can be a time of stress or a time of joyful giving. Making the list of people in your life to shop for, then figuring out what to get each one might be daunting, so here are a few of our favorite brands that make the perfect gifts for relatives, friends, teachers, and anyone who loves self-care.

1. Primally Pure Non-toxic Skincare

“I have been using Primally Pure’s products for years now and every time I try something new I fall in love all over again,” says Vessel Pilates’ Owner, Jessica. Their approach to natural non-toxic skincare is with a small ingredients list that pack a punch. The Almond + Vanilla Body Butter is one of our personal favorites for this time of year and is rich in Vitamins A, D, E, and K to deeply moisturize skin while leaving a soft sweet smell of frosting behind. Others at the top of our lists, The Everything Spray, Charcoal Deodorant, Blue Tansy Beauty Cream and lip balms. Can’t decide what scent? You’re in luck! Their mini collections are perfect for testing each one or adding to any stocking this season.

2. Workout Attire

For the fitness lover in your life! Some of our favorite brands that we recommend adding to anyone’s closet includes DYI, a Houston based fitness apparel company we personally sell in the home studio. Their unique lines and soft fabric will make anyone want to head to their next Pilates or Yoga session. Alo Yoga is another sought out brand we couldn’t be more excited to promote. Perfect for any form of movement, their Alo Soft material feels like a layer of buttery soft skin.

3.  Vessel Gift Certificates and Apparel

What better gift to give this time of year than the gift of better health and movement. Purchase a gift certificate before Christmas and receive a free swag bag of VP goodies. Email hello@vesselpilates.com or purchase online through Mindbody.

4. Lightwell Candles

Light up a candle and give us a bubble bath (wine included!)! What better way to decompress after a long day of motherhood and work! We love Cashmere + Fig as our all-time favorite, but their holiday scents are at the top of our list right now. Frasier Fir was the best seller from our Ladies Night, and Holly Berry smells so deliciously sweet. Want something more spicy? Spiced Pumpkin or Chestnut + Clove are great choices! All candles are made locally in Houston with non-toxic ingredients, such as 100% pure american grown soy and coconut wax and essential oils. Pair a candle with their Hand Soap to complete the set!

5. Instant Pot

“This has been a life-saver when preparing meals for our family,” says Jessica. It acts as a pressure cooker or slow cooker with endless possibilities. Our favorite recipes include Paleo Taco Soup, Honey Balsamic Pork Chops, Spaghetti Squash, and Tapioca Pudding. Our go-to cookbooks to help you feel comfortable using the Instant Pot and creating delicious and healthy meals for your family are Jennifer Robin’s Paleo Cooking with your Instant Pot and Affordable Paleo Cooking with your Instant Pot. Nutrition is such a huge part of living a healthy lifestyle and the instant pot helps you make nutritious meals in a crunch.

6. The Nue Co

Any products from The Nue Co make great gifts for those who love holistic nutrition. We personally love the Magnesium Spray, Debloat + Prebiotic, Sleep Drops, and Defense Drops. Know anyone who travels for the holidays? Their Travel Set is perfect with 5 of their top products to combat gut health issues and immunity while traveling! Plus, it’s TSA approved! We have a few of these sets plus other products available in our studio!

If you have any questions about any of these gift ideas, please feel free to contact us at hello@vesselpilates.com! Happy Shopping!