Monday, December 5, 2022

2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE & WINTER GIVEAWAY

"It's not how much we give, but how much we put into giving."
~ Mother Teresa


If you've been following this blog for a while you probably know that the holiday season is far and away my favorite time of year.  I love everything about it.  The lights, the festivities and most importantly the giving of gifts.  I get ridiculously excited to dig deep and find goodies for my family and friends that I think they'll like. I also have a really, really hard time keeping them a secret.  It's something I've always struggled with since I was little.  My sister could always get me to crack and tell her what I got her no matter how hard I tried to keep it to myself.  But, I've gotten better.  A little.  Not really.  Just don't ask me, ok?  This year I am somewhat on the ball and have my annual RWM Gift Guide ready to share with you on the early side for a change.  So, as you're making your lists of things to give or that you might like to receive, which in my humble opinion is both acceptable and encouraged, perhaps these suggestions will help spark some ideas.  As always, I've tried to include a bunch of different treats that I think the runner, music lover, brother, aunt, sister's best friend's cousin....basically almost all of you will like.  I personally own, use and enjoy each item myself so I can pretty much guarantee that you or your recipient will be thrilled with any of these.  I've also put together another awesome WINTER GIVEAWAY that includes products from some of my favorite companies.  See all the details below and head over to RWM on Instagram to enter if you'd like.  Happy shopping.  And Merry Everything!


********* RWM HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE *********


ORORO Quilted Heated Vest
Retail price:$189.99*
*Use code rtrax20 to save %20

Ok, so yes, an Ororo heated vest was on the list last year.  But this one is a little bit different.  It's quilted as opposed to puffy so it's softer and more fitted.  It also comes with a smaller battery that lasts longer and a charger that charges quicker.  So, it's basically last year's version but better.  I can't put into words how big of a game changer this is for all outdoor activities during winter.  It is a staple in my wardrobe and I never leave home without it.  The quilted vest comes in multiple colors and sizes and there is both a men's and women's fit.  Make sure to click on the above link & use code rtrax20 to save on 20% on your order.


RUNNERBOX 2022 Limited Edition Holiday Box
Retail price: $40

Runnerbox is best known for their subscription service in which one receives a monthly box that is chock full of products and accessories specifically geared toward runners.  The subscription in and of itself would be an awesome gift for the running enthusiast in your life who loves high quality gear.  They also offer several individual gift boxes and the 2022 Limited Edition Holiday Box is at the top of my list this year.  It comes with all the goodies you see above; basically all the stuff you want and nothing that you don't.  Click here for a full list and details on all of the specific items in the holiday box.


ATHLETIC BREWING Non-Alcoholic Beer
Retail Price:$14.99 for most six packs
*Use code RTRACHSEL20 to save 20% on your first order

If you love beer but you don't love messing with your sleep then your problems are solved.  Thanks to Athletic Brewing Co. you can drink good beer and then sleep like a baby.  These guys make insanely delicious, non-alcoholic beer that tastes as good, if not better, than most beers out there.  These are a daily treat for me when I'm marathon training and I want to have a beer with dinner but I don't want to compromise my health and recovery.  This is the perfect gift for the beer drinker, athlete or for anyone who enjoys treating themselves to a high quality beer. Make sure to use code RTRACHSEL20 to save 20% on your first order


Retail Price:$16/pound

Coffee.  Because coffee.  And Landgrove Coffee has been and will always be on my list because in my humble opinion it is far and away the best.  It's also fairly traded, sustainably grown and purchased direct from the grower.  Basically, you know what you are getting and can trust that grower and his/her employees are receiving the benefit of all sales.  And the flavor of their beans is incomparable.  Who doesn't love coffee and won't want this as a gift? I can't think of one.


So this is for the music fan in your life who wishes they could have gone to every Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony that's ever taken place.  Or who just appreciates good music from some of the most notable artists of our time.  This set combines the best performances of the past 34 ceremonies including performances that have never been heard before by artists including Stevie Nicks, The Cars and The Cure.  It also includes unique collaborations by artists such as U2, Fergie and will.i.am that will blow you away.  Or, at least, they blew me away.  I literally can't....stop.....listening.  You will win best gift giver with this one.  I promise.

Retail Price: $22.50

Everyone needs this gift.  Athletes, music fans, moms, dads, teenagers; all of us.  This set has three tubes of NUUN specifically made to help you stay healthy and sleep well.  Need I say more?  I think not.


Raised On The 80s by Chris Clews
Retail Price: $19.95 on Amazon

I was so excited when I discovered this gem by Chris Clews.  I can't lie and say a lot of it isn't because I am a child of the 80s and have a special place in my heart for the music and movies that I grew up with. But for the young and old alike, there is so much funny, relatable wisdom in this book and I could not put it down.  I suggest you gift it along with a pen or highlighter as there was a lot of underlining for me as I went through it.  Fair warning, I laughed out loud.  A lot.  Like, embarrassed my daughter on the airplane, a lot.  Sorry.  Not sorry.

 ************* STOCKING STUFFERS ************



The items above are some of my favorite little treats that can be thrown in the stockings in addition to the things that Santa puts in there.  Obvs.

Landgrove Coffee coffee clips - keep your coffee fresh with these clips that seal your bag after you open it.  Then scoop our your beans with the spoon on top.  

Rumpl Beer Jacket - use it to keep your hands warm when you're enjoying a cold drink, beer perhaps, or in my case, iced coffee.  I use it every single day and keep it on my keychain so I don't lose it.

Squirrels Nut Butter - Because winter.  And chapped skin.  And chafing.  Which absolutely sucks.  And is not at all necessary.

Lexon Mino Speaker - tiny little speaker that doesn't sound like a tiny little speaker.  I keep mine in my travel kit and take it everywhere.

JellyBelly Sport Beans - quick, delicious energy on the go.

❄️❄️❄️❄️ RWM WINTER GIVEAWAY ❄️❄️❄️❄️



And last, but definitely not least, the RWM HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!  There are SO many great things for you to enjoy and/or to share with someone you love.  Because sharing is caring, right?  I'm going to hold this giveaway over at RWM on Instagram this year as it's easier to have all the entries in one place.  All you have to do to enter is "like" the post.  Then throw an emoji down in the comments that best represents your current state of mind to lock in your entry.  Yep, that's it.  I'd love it if you'd follow all of these companies, too, as I think they're amazing and worth your time to get to know, but I'm trying to keep my rules to a minimum as we all have enough stuff on our plate at the moment.  If you're not on Instagram, that's ok.  Just shoot me an email and I'll add you to the drawing manually.  Huge thanks to all of the companies that contributed to this giveaway.  The vest will be shipped directly from Ororo.  The beer will be shipped directly from Athletic Brewing Co.  If the winner lives in one of the states listed below they will ship a different product.  Retail value of this prize package is about $500.00. US Residents only for this one.  Good luck!

2 lbs of Landgrove Coffee
1 Landgrove Coffee T-Shirt
1 Landgrove Coffee Clip
2 Landgrove Coffee Visors
1 Ororo Heated Vest (M or W any size)
2 Tubs of Squirrel's Nut Butter 
1 Raise On the 80s Book
2 Athletic Brewing Co. Six Packs*
2 Packs Sport beans
1 NUUN Holiday Wellness Set
1 Rumpl drink blanket
1 Timelife Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:In Concert Set (see photo above)
1 Runnerbox Holiday Box (see photo above)
*cannot ship beer to Idaho, Georgia, Mississippi, Nebraska, Kansas, or Michigan. 

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