Hello my sweet friends! The holiday season is upon us and I am fully preparing by unbuttoning my jeans a day early to prepare for all the food I’m eating tomorrow. And once my stomach is full I’m warming up my hands to do all the black friday shopping my heart desires.

As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I always have high hopes of getting most of my Christmas shopping done during the black friday weekend, but it always sneaks up on me and I feel unprepared. Of course we shouldn’t buy things just because they’re on sale, BUT, if it’s a really good deal then there’s not much a girl can do! I don’t make the rules! And there’s nothing I love more than sitting on the couch post-thanksgiving-dinner, scrolling through gift guides, and shopping away. And I know some people don’t love gift guides, but I do so I’m here to throw mine in the mix!

We’ve got a guide for the home chef, obviously, and a guide for the homebody. Everything on these lists are either things I already own and love or things I would be so stoked to receive.

One of the black friday deals I am most excited about is Material Kitchen’s! If you have been following me for any time at all you’ve absolutely seen me use their products because I literally use them in almost every video. And that isn’t intentional — it’s truly just because I love their products so much and use them every day on and off camera. They reached out to me to do a bundle deal this holiday season and I could not have said YES faster. So!!! I’ve put together a bundle of my three favorite products of theirs — the reBoard, the 8” knife, and the reBowl. Seriously the most used products in my kitchen and honestly all you need to make a good meal.

The bundle is all my favs, but if you just want one or two of the pieces, you can obviously also buy them separate! I’ve given the reBoard for Christmas presents for the past two years in a row and planning on doing it again this time. The best sturdy cutting board that is so easy to clean and store. I have it in nearly every color and want to buy one for everyone in my life in every color too. So treat yourself or someone around you to a quality cutting board (on sale this weekend for $28).

FOR THE HOME CHEF

for the home chef

• the Material Kitchen goods:

  • the reBoard (20% off! + code “EXTRA10” for extra 10% off)

  • the 8” knife (25% off! + code “EXTRA10” for extra 10% off)

  • the reBowl (20% off! + code “EXTRA10” for extra 10% off)

  • the bundle! (on sale!!)

• crow canyon splatter serving bowl (20% off!)

  • i’ve been so obsessed with splatter bowls and plates recently, which is why i have two on this list. i don’t have either yet, but they are both already added to cart lol.

• brightland awake olive oil

  • a really nice olive oil! i usually reserve this stuff for finishing or when i’m cooking something extra fancy. a quality olive oil is essential for any kitchen.

• moma la maison inondée bowl (on sale!)

  • i snagged this bowl last time i was in nyc and have been completely obsessed since. it’s the perfect little serving bowl or trinket bowl that is just stunning. i love the green but it comes in other colors too!

• anastasia inciardi dutch oven

  • I WANT THIS DUTCH OVEN SO BAD. the color + the tomatoes are just perfection and i really think that you and i both need it.

• dagne dover grocery tote (25% off!)

  • a high quality, chic grocery tote that you can tote around anywhere. this is such a high quality tote that will fit a lot, but can also double up as a gym bag or book bag!

• momofuku essentials pack (20% off!)

  • i love these noodles, emi loves these noodles, everyone loves these noodles.

• green splatter oval baker

  • as we’ve established, i’m feeling the splatter design, and this green oval baker is just too good.

• diamond crystal kosher salt

  • the best of the best salt. not all salt is the same and this is the best salt out there. all chefs use this salt and once you try it there’s no going back!

• salt sphere (20% off! + code “EXTRA10” for extra 10% off)

  • omg i forgot, one more material kitchen item! i don’t have this salt sphere yet but i think it is stunning and i really want it.

    
    

FOR THE HOMEBODY

for the homebody

• glass tumblers

  • these amazon glass tumblers are the perfect color and i always need more ways to remind me to stay hydrated and embarrassingly a cute cup usually gets the job done. i ordered these while i was putting this gift guide together hehe.

• elwood hoodie (30% off!)

  • elwood clothes are the perfect elevated basics. high quality, thick material, so comfy. i haven’t taken my brown elwood hoodie off since the temp dropped a couple weeks ago!

• hydrojug water bottle (20% off)

  • i LOVE my hydrojug. i used to have a stanley, but emi became too obsessed with it and was knocking it over 10x a day, which meant my drink was spilling 10x a day. so switching to the leak-proof hydrojug has basically changed my life.

• COOP pillow (25% off!)

  • AKA THE BEST PILLOW. i bought this pillow for myself a few months ago and two weeks later i bought connor and emi one. they’re that good!! its filled with torn memory foam, and is even better than what you’re expecting. it’s so good. the best gift you could give.

• croissant jellycat

  • i think everyone needs at least 1-2 jellycats in their possession, particularly food themed!!

• pura home diffuser (30% off!)

  • i’ve had this pura home diffuser for a few months now and genuinely love it! i have the scents on a schedule and it makes my home smell so good. i’ve also only gone through 3 scents in all my time having it so i feel like they last a long time!

• sezane jewelry case

  • i think this is the most gorgeous jewelry case i’ve ever seen and is the perfect size for traveling. and considering it’s sezane, i feel like this is a great price??

• uni 24hr serum

  • this is the best smelling lotion i think i’ve ever put on my body. if you aren’t a scent person this isn’t for you, but the smell of this lotion lingers in the best way possible. plus it is so hydrating?? putting it on after hopping out of the shower makes me feel like a million bucks.

• jolie filtered shower head

  • i have this in red and it is stunnnnning. i haven’t had it very long but it already made my water pressure better? not sure how it did that but i'm all for it.

• cookie club boxer shorts!! (40% off!)

  • ok i’m obviously biased here since these are my merch, but wouldn’t these be the best christmas pjs?? i sleep in boxer shorts 90% of the time and these are the perfect christmas color!! plus i love you all and am doing 40% off these (and all my merch) through cyber monday! ily! (discount will automatically apply in cart!)

• zara towels (20% off!)

  • beautiful towels add so much to a bathroom, they’re just as important as the artwork imo. plus they make your shower experience feel even more lux. i’m currently eyeing these ones from zara!

• coco & eve tanning face mist (28% off!)

  • i love a good self tanner and have tried several, and this one is currently my favorite. the mist makes it so easy to apply in seconds and look golden tan within hours. will definitely be stocking up while it’s on sale!

Ok that is all!! I hope you enjoyed this as much as I loved putting it together. And send your fav gift recommendations my way!

Happy shopping!

xoxo, mal