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Our editor's favorite stuff from this year

Hi, friends! We're getting to the thick, jelly center of the holiday season, which can only mean one thing: another Wellness Wire gift guide comin' atcha. Today, our editors dish on their favorite products of the year. That means everything on our list has been tried and tested by one of us. And as always, they've also gone through Healthline's vetting process. True to our word, we're doing another giveaway! This week, a Comfort Zone Bundle from Self Made is waiting for one of you. Respond to our user poll question at the end of this email to be entered into the drawing! Here's a glance at the products and brands we're highlighting below: • Girlfriend Collective • Self Made Comfort Serum • Naot Spring Clog • Eucalyptus Farms subscription • North Spore Lion's Mane Mushroom Spray & Grow Kit • Asobu Insulated Pour-Over Coffee Maker • JJ Winks It's a Wrap • Slumberkins Yeti Kin and Board Book Stay sharp, Ginger Wojcik Newsletter Editor, Healthline

Written by Ginger Wojcik November 20, 2022 • 6 min read

what's got us buzzing Body inclusivity meets sustainability meets athleisure Some years ago, a friend told me about this "cool new brand that makes leggings out of water bottles." I went to their site later that day and was impressed to see models of all body types (even as recently as 2018 it was rare to see models that weren't a size 0). The company was Girlfriend Collective and since then I've watched them go from an indie brand to a mainstream, must-have clothing company. In fact, they use a variety of recycled items to make their clothes, including fishing nets, fabric scraps, and other plastic waste. They're part of the "slow fashion" movement, which puts a heavy emphasis on sustainability and transparency. I dig Girlfriend Collective's minimalistic vibe and their bold embrace of off-looking colors. I've been buying their clothes for years and find that virtually everything is well made and lasts a long time. My one word of caution when buying Girlfriend Collective gear is to read the reviews for tips about sizing. I find all of their product lines are sized a little differently. (On that note, the Luxe Leggings seem to be made for very tall people, aka they didn't work on my 5-foot-5-inch frame at all.) Until Dec. 9, they'll be running a 35% off sale *sitewide.* And for a limited time, many of their styles will be available in Lollipop, a festive red hue. Shop now at GirlfriendCollective.com.

great finds The gifts on our list this year

Self Made Comfort Serum This super hydrating serum, which contains hydration powerhouses glycerin and hyaluronic acid, makes my combination skin glow for hours. SHOP NOW     Naot Spring Clog These clogs have become my go-to house shoe for weeks and I was delighted to realize they work great as a dress shoe too. SHOP NOW     Eucalyptus Farms subscription Fellow Wellness Wire writer Morgan turned us on to this sweet and simple offering. Sign up and get a bundle of fragrant eucalyptus shipped to you monthly. SHOP NOW

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great finds The gifts on our list this year

North Spore Lion's Mane Mushroom Spray & Grow Kit Recommended by fellow Wellness Wire writer Tim, this beginner-friendly kit grows real, edible mushrooms. All it needs to grow is a few daily spritzes of water. SHOP NOW     Asobu Insulated Pour-Over Coffee Maker Senior editor Ashley tipped us off to this insulated stainless steel carafe and reusable micro-mesh filter. It's a one-stop shop for making piping hot pour-over coffee for a crowd. SHOP NOW     JJ Winks It's a Wrap JJ Winks makes classy loungewear that's nice enough to wear to brunch. Case and point: This stylish wrap, which I will be giving to an unnamed family member this year. SHOP NOW

You're up Swing and a miss This story is about my wife, Jess, who back in the day wanted to own a pair of fabulously cool new style roller boots. She planned to wear them at the super fashionable local roller disco, this being the early 1980s when roller discos were The BIGGEST Thing. I think she spent many hours daydreaming about how she would zoom and spin beneath the glitterball and lights as Wham! or Duran Duran echoed around the hall, perhaps even catching the eye of a young Simon Le Bon lookalike. However, come Christmas morning, she had opened all but one present and noticed a definite lack of colorful roller boots. Even now, decades later, the disappointment of tearing open the last wrapped gift to find a pair of grody red leather and metal strap-on roller skates still bites. They were such an affront to her that she refused to wear them, let alone suffer unlivedownable shame at the roller disco. I hear about it every year. — Tim Snaith, Newsletter Editor, Healthline We want to know: Have you ever given or received a gift that totally flopped? Let us know at wellnesswire@healthline.com and you'll be entered into this week's drawing for a Comfort Zone Bundle from Self Made.

Thanks for reading! Before we part ways, I want to plug a sweet brand that makes products for children's mental health: Slumberkins. Otherwise, that's a wrap. Morgan will be back in your inbox tomorrow.

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