Hear that sound? Yeah, those are jingle bells—already. We’re sure you’ve noticed the tinsel, ornaments and glittery goodness invading the grocery store aisles. But this time around, we’re avoiding the in-store holiday rush, shunning Black Friday madness and refusing to listen to holiday muzak in cramped dressing rooms.
Instead, we’re shopping online from the comfort of home—and the comfort of our jammies. To ensure that each shopping sesh is oh-so-successful, we’re making our lists and checking them twice. Then we’re sharing them with you. Each week, we’ll be passing along our shopping cheat sheets based on the types of people we all shop for. And we’re picking the best—and of course, the most affordable—goodies we can find.
Which brings us to this week’s object of our shopping affection: our workout buddies. They’re the ones who motivate us to hit the gym and provide plenty of juicy treadmill discussion to distract us from feeling the burn. Plus, they still like us even when we’re at our sweatiest. So why not give your workout partner something that will make her workouts all the more enjoyable?
Gaiam Aluminum Water Bottles: If your gym-time bestie arrives with a new bottle of water every day, it’s time for an upgrade. One of these aluminum water bottles will not only keep her from having to buy water, but it will also keep all of those excess plastic bottles out of landfills. And did we mention that these non-toxic, refillable bottles are pretty darn cute? With cheery bright colors and vintage wallpaper-inspired designs, hydrating never looked so chic. Silver Aluminum Water Bottle, Purple French Wallpaper Aluminum Water Bottle and Flower Power Aluminum Water Bottle, all by Gaiam.
Gaiam Yoga Mats: If your favorite fit friend is the queen of zen, give her a yoga mat that is irresistibly gorgeous. These durable mats may be ultra stylish, but they’re definitely built to work. They’ve got all the non-slippery, super-comfy stability she needs to rock her favorite poses. Now when she’s holding the downward facing dog pose, she’ll get a good dose of eye candy. Purple Yoga Mat and Tree of Life Yoga Mat, both by Gaiam.
LeSportsac Nylon Weekender: If your impeccably styled friend often arrives to the gym in four-inch heels before swapping for something more treadmill worthy, this weekender is destined to wow her. The metallic sheen of this bag is so subdued and irresistible—almost too rich to be nylon. It also has tons of zip pockets that are perfect for stashing her gym card, jewelry and so on. Plus, it’s big enough to carry all of her essentials but still small enough to not be annoying bulky. Sure, it’s a bit of a splurge, but we guarantee she’ll coo over it—and buy your after-workout smoothies for life. Nylon Small Weekender Bag, by LeSportsac.
