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Can you believe that it’s that time of year again already? It feels like January was just here, and now we’re on the cusp of the holiday season! It’s hard to think we will celebrate a brand-new year soon, too! But since we’re here talking about the holidays, we wanted to share some of our favorite products that have made our PiPSTERS 2024 Holiday Shopping List! Many of them are here because they make life a little bit easier or provide some much-needed distraction. So, without further ado, here are our favorite products! To purchase a product, click on the title, picture, or the link in the paragraph! The best part? You can win some of these fabulous products! Be sure to enter at the bottom of this blog post!
Cabeau TNE S3 Travel Neck Pillow
The Cabeau TNE S3 Travel Neck Pillow is perfect for the frequent traveler. This pillow helps travelers, whether on planes, trains, or automobiles. It can even be used on office chairs to relax. It offers a fully customizable fit and HeadCatch Technology to prevent the “bobblehead effect.” Its memory foam material supports your head in every direction and offers superior comfort for any activity where the head may need support. Each TNE S3 comes with premium earplugs, a washable pillow cover, and a travel bag.
EaZyHold Kitchen Pack Grip Aids
For those of us with conditions that affect our hands and grip strength, these EaZyHold Kitchen Pack Grip Aids are a lifesaver! They are made from soft, 100% latex-free food-grade silicone, which makes them smooth to the touch. These ingenious little cuffs are intended to help grip items better. They’re even dishwasher-safe! Be able to hold your favorite kitchen tools again securely! They also offer a wide variety of other assistive grip aids. See the whole range by clicking here.
Wholesome Hippy Calm Cream
Produced in small batches, Wholesome Hippy’s Calm Cream is silky and smooth to the touch. It was created to help ease aches and pains and aid in relaxation. It combines magnesium and vitamin D to promote calm. Featuring shea, cocoa, and mango butter, it helps promote healthy skin while also promoting deep and nourishing hydration. It’s also enhanced with turmeric and arnica extracts to help relieve tired, achy muscles. It absorbs quickly after application and leaves no greasy residue behind!
Dext Keywing Key Turner
Our hands can often hurt for a variety of reasons—arthritis, hand pain, you name it. That can make maneuvering something small, like a key, pretty hard and painful. The Dext Keywing Key Turner makes it easy for everyone with its unique product! With dimpled grips and bright colors, they’re easy to see and grab.
Clever Fox Compact A5 Medical Planner
The Clever Fox Compact A5 Medical Planner is an excellent gift for someone dealing with chronic illness and pain. It features medication lists, lab test results, immunization records, symptom trackers, and more. Plus, it has three sheets of stickers to use inside and ribbon bookmarks to keep your place. This 12-month planner is A5 size, so it isn’t too big and can probably fit in any purse or bag. It also comes in a wide variety of colors, too!
Heirloom Video Books
This is a brand new way to experience family photo albums! Heirloom Video Books offer a fun new way to share photos. They’re fun to put together. Simply use a USB cable (included) that connects to your computer to upload your photos (and videos!) right to the folder. These make excellent gifts for loved ones who may live further away. There are 16 different cover options; each Heirloom features a five-inch HD screen with a speaker to play video sound or music. It is fully rechargeable and reloadable. Upload up to one hour of video. If you’d rather have Heirloom build your video book for you, you can do that by clicking here!
Fulfil Protein Bars
As spoonies, sometimes it can be hard to get all of our total servings of protein and vitamins. This is where Fulfil Bars come in. They are chock full of chocolatey goodness but also offer up 15 grams of protein and eight vitamins to help you get the servings of what you need and cover any nutritional gaps. They only have one gram of sugar and 2 grams or less net carbohydrates! Flavors include Chocolate Salted Caramel, Triple Chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Peanut Caramel, and Chocolate Peanut Butter.
TheraICE Sleep Mask + Cooling Gel
If you’re looking for deep, penetrating headache relief, TheraICE Sleep Mask + Cooling Gel is definitely worth a peek! I have one of these myself, and I absolutely love it. The bucket design of the eye wells relieves any pressure on the eyes and ensures a plush and soft rest for the night ahead. Its cooling gel provides soothing relief from headaches.
STNKY Bags
When you’re on a trip, and your clothes get dirty, the last thing you want to do is pack them next to your clean clothes. It doesn’t make sense. Enter the STNKY Bag. They keep germs, moisture, and bacteria away from clean clothes. You can stuff your dirty clothes into the bag, and when it comes time to wash them, unzip the mesh bag on the other side and wash the whole bag! You get fresh, clean clothes (and a clean bag) in one easy swoop!
Treefrog Topical Pain Relief
This plant-based, clean-ingredient topical pain relief gel targets pain and quickly gets to the source of pain. Treefrog Topical Pain Relief offers relief of aches and pains in a non-greasy and fast-absorbing formula. Developed in the rainforests of Costa Rica, it features a nice, clean scent—nothing overbearing.
TotalBoost Mini Pro 5,000mAh Universal Power Bank
Waiting in doctor’s offices is one of the worst things for someone with a chronic illness. I always need something to distract me. Whether it’s my phone or my e-reader, I have something with me. But I also recently started carrying the TotalBoost Mini Pro 5,000mAh Universal Power Bank. It’s nothing like a regular power bank. It has interchangeable chargers for different devices—which also makes them compatible with just about anything! It can charge devices 15% faster than a 5W wall brick. It has a built-in flashlight and even comes in a neat little storage case to keep everything together!
Joy To The World Handpainted Ornaments
The absolute star of this gift guide is Joy To The World Handpainted Glass Ornaments! Each ornament is hand-painted and takes approximately seven days to craft! Featuring exquisite details, they add an air of elegance to any Christmas tree! They come in a wide variety of styles and patterns, from animals to hobbies, occupations, Santas, and more. They are truly treasures to be passed down from one generation to another!
Emergency Dad Jokes
Don’t dad jokes just make you groan audibly? They’re funny, and that’s why! With Emergency Dad Jokes, you can grab a card when you’re feeling sad or need a pick-me-up-funny-joke, and you’ll laugh out loud every time you read one! The set is comprised of 100 double-sided cards, so you’ll always have a joke at the ready!
Denman Wet Detangler Brush
I’ve used a lot of brushes, especially with my very thick hair. With most, it is hard to get a brush through it after a shower. But my Denman D95 Wet Detangler Brush brushes so smoothly over my hair, and it takes less time with this brush than it did with other ones I’ve had in the past. Brushing my hair during/after a shower is a breeze now, and as someone living with chronic pain, that is something that can even mean extra spoons. If you have long hair, I absolutely recommend this brush.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers
One thing I’ve learned since becoming chronically ill is that some days, meal prepping is your friend. It feels great to grab a container out of the refrigerator and quickly heat it up—no muss, no fuss. These Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers are just the thing to start you on your meal-prepping journey! No matter what you’re making, these containers can handle it! You can find them in plastic and glass. Not to mention, they also have a pantry pack available to help you organize your cabinets.
Moody Cats Magic Velvet Coloring Set
Do you remember those fuzzy velvet posters we could color in? I would get so excited about those when I was little! With the Moody Cats Magic Velvet Coloring Set, I can relive my childhood all over again! Of course, they make for a great distraction, so that’s another reason I love these! The set comes with twelve cat illustrations, accompanied by silly phrases about our favorite felines. It also comes with eight brush-tip markers so that you can color your kitties anywhere!
Googly Food Sticker Book
We all have our trigger foods, that’s for sure! But why not make food more fun and a little more silly with the Googly Food Sticker Book? Each page features a fun vintage food illustration, and a ton of googly eyes are doled out at the beginning of the book so that you can go wild, giving them silly faces! Great for distraction purposes and on-the-go fun!
Challenge Accepted: Quirky Travel Tasks
Traveling can be a woe sometimes, especially for those living with chronic illnesses, especially if we’re traveling for appointments! But the Challenge Accepted: Quirky Travel Tasks can help brighten the mood when you are on the go! These quirky little cards feature fun challenges to do on the way, or even when you’re close to home – like visit your local park and narrate the wildlife as if it were a soap opera! Fun little things like that can help add some sunshine to your day!
Salty Birds Sticker Book
I love stickers, personally. I always have a bunch on hand. But when I saw the Salty Birds Sticker Book, I was overjoyed! These vintage-looking birds are adorable in their own right, but pair them with the snarky comments, and they are just too much! In addition to 18 pages of oversized stickers, it includes two pages of puffy stickers! My inner 90s kid is screaming with joy because, well, stickers!!! They are the best!
Crazy Aaron’s 2024 Advent Calendar
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty 2024 Advent Calendar features all kinds of different tins of putty, mix-ins, and holiday charms! I’ve used Crazy Aaron’s for years; I prefer it to slime because of the texture. Plus, it’s a great stress reliever! This calendar includes some never-before-seen putties that are only available in this box! Enjoy 24 days of surprises!
Bouqs
Bouqs specializes in providing the freshest flowers to your doorstep whenever you would like! To me, at least, flowers brighten up a home and bring cheer to all when they see the gorgeous colors and greenery. I love having flowers at home, and Bouqs makes it easy to keep a steady supply coming with their subscription service! I’ve had Bouqs before, and all I can say is that the flowers were incredible; some were even in bud form, ready to bloom!
They’re currently running several promotions! From 11/25 – 11/29, you can get 30% off with code BLACKFRIDAY
From 11/30 – 12/2: 30% off with code CYBER
Venice: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal
Imagine sitting back, relaxing, and coloring your way through the beautiful “City of Canals!” The Venice: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal features beautiful illustrations of some of the most iconic landmarks in Venice. Included are fun facts, travel tips, history, and more to learn about this fascinating city! It even has a space for journaling, so you can jot down notes, write bucket list items, or whatever you like! There is nothing like cozying up next to the fireplace with a good coloring book and pencils!
Lil Miss Solid Perfume/The Man Brand Cologne
Sometimes, spritzing on body spray or perfume can give me a bit of a headache. I rather like Lil Miss’s Solid Perfume and The Man Brand colognes better! They offer three different scents to choose from: Island Mohogany Coconut, Vanilla Lavender, and Pear Blossom. These are super portable and designed for on-the-go use, so you can keep one of these in your purse and always have it to refresh if you need to! They also offer a wide variety of colognes that aren’t overbearing but rather give off a respectable and decent amount of scent!
Otamatone
When I first encountered the Otamatone, I wasn’t sure how it worked! But as soon as I got one, it was quick and easy to learn, and I can’t tell you how many hours my family spent laughing at this fun musical instrument that even kids can play! Not only that but it’s got a pretty cute face, don’t you think? If you want to hear it in action (and you do!) just click here!
JumpSmart – 10-in-1
Heading into the winter months, the last thing you want to be is stranded on the side of a road with a dead car battery. But, with the Jumpstart 10-in-1, a vehicle safety tool, you can always have a pair of jumper cables handy! The whole system also features a high-powered flashlight, a power bank, and even a compass, reflector strip, thermometer, and an emergency alarm! It packs an enormous punch for such a small package! It’s a great gift that offers peace of mind to both the giver and the recipient!
Incredibly Pointless Trivia
Trivia is a lot of fun, especially when you play with other people! Unlike other trivia games, the Incredibly Pointless Trivia deck is chock full of silly and pointless trivia. Things you wouldn’t even think to think about! It includes 200 cards that are intentionally misleading for even more fun! I can’t begin to tell you how fun this one is! It’s suitable for two to eight people to play. It makes a great stocking stuffer!
CandleClix Candles
CandleClix is brand new on the candle scene, just being founded in 2024! I had the chance to try out these candles; holy moly, they smell amazing! They absolutely fill up a room with their delightful fragrances! Plus? They’re made with clean ingredients! No nasty toxins or anything, and they are lab-certified. They make a perfect gift for that candle-lover in your life. They’ll adore you for introducing them to CandleClix!
BeadsByTara
I don’t often wear jewelry; if I do, it has to be something small. I don’t like anything too big. BeadsByTara has the perfect solution with their wide selection of necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets! All jewelry is made nickel-free, so it is completely hypoallergenic, which is another reason I like it. It doesn’t turn my skin green! It’s a little treasure that makes me feel like a million bucks when I wear my necklace!
Bell’s Cookies
Bell’s Cookies are the perfect holiday sweet treat for, well, anyone! Their surprise bundle will have you coming back for more! With flavors like Colombian Corn, Red Velvet, Christmas Confetti, Cookie Butter, Peppermint Cornflake, Eggnog Snickerdoodle, and many more, their Surprise Box is full of holiday flavors to enjoy during this beautiful season!
THE GIVEAWAY!
Now it’s time to have some fun! This is our annual gift guide giveaway, after all! To enter, use the widget below and perform the various actions to earn entries!
PRIZES INCLUDE:
- $25 Amazon Gift Card
- Signed Copy of Positivity In Pain: Finding Joy & Happiness Despite Chronic Pain
- Cabeau TNE S3 Travel Neck Pillow (in color Vegas)
- Venice: A Color-Your-Own Travel Journal
- Variety of Brass Monkey Items
- Treefrog Topical Pain Relief
- EaZyHold Kitchen Pack Grip Aids
- Wholesome Hippy Calm Cream
- Clever Fox Large Medical Planner
- Dext Keywing Key Turners
- TheraICE Sleep Mask + Cooling Gel
- + Other fun surprises!
We will notify the winner via e-mail (so please make sure it is correctly entered!)
What product do you like best on the gift guide? Tell us!
Jennifer has been a writer for over a decade, writing everything from blog posts to buying guides. She is the author of the 2015 book, “Positivity In Pain: Finding Joy & Happiness Despite Chronic Pain.” She has written primarily for parenting websites like What To Expect and Moms.com and currently writes for PassportHealth.com. She founded Positivity In Pain in 2008 after realizing there was a need for support and help online.
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