A Holiday Gift Guide for Midlife Women Living Alcohol-Free
What started as a personal quest to find gift ideas for my Christmas wish list, ideas that weren’t just sitting in my Amazon cart, turned into a fun project.
Welcome to my first-ever Holiday Gift Guide!
I'm all about treating yourself to gifts throughout the year, especially when you are doing the work to live alcohol-free in midlife.
The gifts in this guide are meant to give to yourself or someone you love, whether it's during the holidays or throughout the year.
From handmade to higher-end, I've included items that I use and would enjoy receiving. The images marked with a star are suggestions from some of the women in my community, Team Alcohol-Free.
From me to you - enjoy!
This post does not contain any affiliate links.✌🏻 AF Goodness
Celebrate yourself and your choice to live alcohol-free every single day. These ideas were selected exclusively for the Alcohol-Free Midlife Woman.
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*THE* COASTER
A custom made coaster from a dear friend. This coaster and saying are favorites inside my community.
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YOUR SOBER PAL CARDS
Need a sober pal who gets it? This 50-card deck offers real talk, humor, and encouragement. They are so cool!
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DAILY CALENDAR
A lovely calendar to add to your desk with quotes on sobriety. This is a great way to keep your choice top of mind.
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AFFIRMATION MUG
Okay! This is so cute! I found this on Etsy with great reviews. You can also get a personalized mug with your favorite affirmations.
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THE LOTUS NECKLACE
This necklace is a beautiful reminder for any woman working on living alcohol-free. It’s not the end, it’s a new beginning.
Cozy Comfort
I’ve officially stepped into my cozy era. Slippers, pajamas, socks, and candles are my favorite ways to relax, and this year, The Warmie is getting added to the mix.
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BOMBAS SLIPPERS
These slippers are fully lined in fluffy sherpa with memory foam support and a real sole you can step outside in.
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COZY EARTH PJ'S
Lightweight, breathable, and softer than cotton—this stretch-knit bamboo set keeps you cool and cozy all night long.
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CASHMERE SOCKS
Crafted from luxurious cashmere sourced from Mongolia, these socks are incredibly soft and warm, slouchy.
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WARMIES
This Warmies is on my wish list! Cute, cuddly and microwaveable for warmth, and lavender-scented for calm.
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SALT & STONE CANDLE
I love S&S candles! This one captures the essence of a Sunday morning with a cool ocean breeze coming through.
Treat Yourself
Coffee, chocolate, tea, popcorn, and non-alcoholic bubbles—for the woman who deserves a real treat, not a drink.
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COFFEE SAMPLER
Different blends from Harry and David. I know someone on my list who would love this.
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SEE'S MINI
See’s Candy takes me right back to when I was a kid. See’s candy was a stocking staple in our home.
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NA SPARKLING WINE
This is a favorite among many women I know. Make sure the bottle says ALCOHOL REMOVED to keep it NA.
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FOR TEA LOVERS
This festive, tree-shaped box contains 24 different tea blends, offering a little something for everyone.
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TINS WITH POP
I eat popcorn daily - my family will love this! 1.75 gallons filled with classic, cheese, and caramel popcorn!
Good Stuff for Your Stocking
I love a mini and anything that fits in a stocking. These picks come from two of my favorite skincare lines, my wish list, plus a community favorite, too.
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JO MALONE 6 PIECE SET
Compact and TSA-approved, these mini items are ideal for travel, purse, gym bag, or on-the-go touch-ups.
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WEIGHTED EYE BLANKET
A Nodpod uses gentle pressure to calm your mind, ease headaches, and help you sleep. I think I will gift this to myself!
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THE GLOW GETTER
Get your glow on with this combo for only $10! Naturium is high-quality skincare and one of my go-to’s!
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SILK PILLOWCASE
Upgrade your sleep with 100% mulberry silk. It keeps skin and hair hydrated, smooths fine lines, and tames bed head. Yes, please!
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TATCHA STARTER
Another skincare go-to. This set is for normal to combo dry skin. These four formulas plump and hydrate skin for a dewy glow.
Everyday Favorites
A planner, a journal, Field Notes, affirmation cards, and a watercolor workbook to help you plan, reflect, affirm, and unwind with a little fun.
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WATERCOLOR WORKBOOK
On my list! Emily Lex Studio’s Watercolor Workbooks are so pretty and fun to do in place of nightly TV watching.
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AFFIRMATION DECK
From Intelligent Change. A great gift for AF women working on mindfulness, self-care and love.
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NOTEBOOKS
The National Parks series of Field Notes are beautiful notebooks. Choose your parks and start your collection.
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2026 PLANNER
By Rifle Paper Co. Floral hardcover planner with weekly/monthly views, notes, to-dos, and a gold pen. Pretty and practical.
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JOURNAL
I’ve been using Leuchtturm1917 journals for years. They come in both soft & hard cover and ruled and dotted pages. I love the dots!
Gifts That Keep On Giving
A membership to my community, Team Alcohol-Free, photo books, the best magazine out there, mugs, and a subscription to my app of the year!
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TAF MEMBERSHIP (3 month subscription)
Give yourself the gift of ongoing support from me and a place where you can build trust and confidence in living alcohol-free.
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PHOTO BOOK
Sweet Escape 11.25” x 8.75” Hardcover Photo Book from Papier. This truly is a gift that keeps on giving.
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FRONT PORCH LIFE
A magazine that brings you the feeling of comfort and joy all year round. Brought to you by my favorite twin sisters, The Walkups!
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MUGS
Every time I drink coffee from a gifted mug, I think of the person who gave it to me. Mugs from Anthropologie are 👌🏻.
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INSIGHT TIMER
Insight Timer gets my app of the year award—it’s packed with tools to reduce stress, learn, and sleep better. Both free and paid options too!
Thank you for reading my first-ever holiday gift guide.
I hope that whenever you’re reading this, you’re taking a moment to celebrate yourself and the work you’re doing to live alcohol-free.
Let’s be honest: We (midlife women) deserve to treat ourselves to way more than a drink.
I’m with you. ✌🏻
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