Treat Yourself This Holiday Season

This may be a selfish and unpopular take, but I think you should treat yourself before you treat others. Flight attendants do say, “Put your mask on before helping others.” The same thing goes for buying gifts. Why do we spend so much money on others during the holidays instead of focusing on ourselves first? You work so hard for that money. Even if gift-giving is your love language, you can love yourself by giving yourself a gift. Here are some of the things I recommend you treat yourself to.

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Get A Beautiful New Outfit

There’s nothing like slipping on a new dress during the holiday season. I love Son de flor for their beautiful linen pieces as well as their wool pieces. They focus on quality and sustainability. Astrid Wild is a beautiful brand that sells incredible pieces for the outdoors. Think wool base layers, hiking pants, and much more.

Haus of Namaste is a brand based in Germany that has some beautiful cotton clothing. They are an earth-inspired living brand. You can use my code “Soreh10” for a discount when shopping at Haus of Namaste. If those aren’t in your budget, no worries. I also shop at Ritera, Xpluswear, and FlyCurvy. And yes, I have codes for those three brands too. 15% off Ritera: Soreh. 12% off Xpluswear: Soreh15. 15% off FlyCurvy: soreh15.

Thick Thighs Save Lives

Or thick calves, shall I say. Do you have large calves and have trouble buying knee-high boots? I had that problem until I discovered Chic Blooms. Now I have two pairs of their boots, and I haven’t been happier. I have fleece-lined knee-high boots and regular ones, and they both fit perfectly. I wear them often and will continue to wear them until it’s hot again outside. And if you want 15% off Chic Blooms, be sure to use my discount code, “Soreh.”

Another Footwear Tip

Within my first year of moving to the Netherlands, I fell off my bike and crushed my ankle. I now have three screws in my ankle. Ever since then, I have had the hardest time finding comfortable shoes. Mukishoes is a barefoot shoe brand that focuses on comfortable shoes that let your feet feel like they are walking without shoes.

A lot of people think barefoot shoes are the shoes with the toes. But it’s a lot more than that. And it’s not only the shoes with all the toes. Barefoot shoes, like the ones Mukishoes makes, are shoes that let you walk naturally while being protected and stylish. You can use my discount code, SCRIBBLEMUKI, for 5% off when shopping on their website.

A Beautiful Piece Of Jewelry

No matter what your style is, whether you like gold or silver, Jeulia Jewelry has something for everyone. I have so many of their pieces. They sell beautiful lockets that you can customize, birthstone jewelry, simple pieces, as well as extravagant pieces. One of my favorite pieces that I have from Jeulia is this stunning flower ring. And the jewelry is priced very well. You can use my discount code, SCRI15, for 15% off when shopping with Jeulia Jewelry.

A New Pair Of Glasses, Or Two

Buying prescription glasses can be so expensive, especially once you start adding any extras like blue light protection and if you want them to turn into sunglasses when you go outside. That’s why I’ve resorted to only buying my glasses online. I love the GlassesShop and Fytoo Eyeglasses.

They both have so many fun styles, different color glasses, and are both so affordable. I probably have 15-20 pairs of glasses total. It’s a lot, I know. But I see them as an accessory. To get 35% off when shopping with GlassesShop, use my code, SOREH35, for 35% off. And if you shop with Fytoo Eyeglasses, you can get 20% off with my code: Soreh20.

Spice It Up

There is nothing worse than bland food during the holidays. Food makes or breaks a holiday gathering. It’s the glue that keeps everyone together. I love Van Beekum for their spices, spice mixes, sauces, and oils. I’ve been using so many of their products for quite some time now. I love that they have spice mixes with no salt, low salt, or normal. So there’s something for everyone’s unique taste buds. And when shopping with Van Beekum, use my code, SCRIBBLE10, for 10% off your order.

Accessorize Your E-Reader

I’ve been obsessed with my Kindle ever since I got it. And I made sure to get a case and straps for it from Strapsicle as soon as I could. This way, my Kindle stays protected, and I can easily hold it. Strapsicle sells all sorts of accessories for e-readers, not only for the Kindle. And when you use my link, you’ll get 15% off.

Second Hand Is Always An Option

If you’re short on money this holiday season, I highly recommend buying and selling items on Vinted. I am a Vinted lover. I have sold items in order to make room in my closet and put the money towards buying other items. It’s a great place for finding treasures as well as making some extra cash.

Let us know in the comments: what gifts do you want to receive this holiday season?

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