December is the holiday season for lots of us. I’ve done less shopping than usual, as I’m giving experiences and making more gifts (cards, kitchen magnets- homely but heartfelt).
In the spirit of the season, I’d like to give my fellow bloggers virtual gifts. Online shopping is especially fun when you neither have to pay for shipping nor wait for delivery. Feel free to take inspiration from my choices, and if you have any ideas, please comment below– I welcome creative ideas anytime.
Now to the gift list:
Samantha: I know it’s technically an ugly sweater, but it’s so cute and it reminded me of you, re the holiday llama and the glasses.
Kim: I think you and Emma the dog can use a Lovesac for comfort and joy year-round. Here you go!
For Christine (continuing the dog theme), a customized portrait of Khalee, looking regal in Elizabethan outfit (complete with ruff-ruff-ruff). I know you’ll forgive my extreme corniness here… FYI, you can actually order such portraits here (I’m linking mainly for entertainment purposes).
For Martha, yoga gnomes to add to your collection. Maybe they can run some classes for the other gnomes in your house.
For Tracy: in anticipation of more time spent indoors, a complete set of exercise equipment– for your cats. These may be more aspirational than practical, especially the exercise balls, but you never know…
Exercise balls with cats on them. 
Cat in exercise wheel, ignoring feather toy. 
And the classic: kitty treadmill.
Diane is a cold-water winter swimmer, so she’s already probably got all the gear she needs. So for you, Diane, I’m gifting a hypothetical photo shoot in icy pond, ducks optional.
Here’s a winter swimmer from one angle, ducks artfully arranged. 
These ducks are on call; head and beak shots available on request.
Nicole is a blogger of many talents, which includes kitchen expertise. For you Nicole, a set of weight lifting cookie and candy molds.
Barbell, kettlebell, weights and such like. But tiny, and silicone. 
Molds with specs; no spotter needed, but be sure to bake within your limits.
Bettina is a multi-sport blogger, swimming, hiking, running and cycling. She’s also the parent of a growing child. I think it’s only fair to support her by helping her child look their best– in this case, while cycling with her and her partner. Here’s your virtual jersey, Bettina:
Mina definitely seems like the blogger who has everything she needs. One of the things she always seems to have is the right words– for the season, for the mood, for the issue, and for the year. She introduced me to the WOTY (word of the year) idea. Mina, I figured you could use some extra resources for documenting your inspirations. What better way to do that than with fridge magnets?
A melange of letters and numbers on a stainless steel fridge. 
All the letters you’ll need, in pretty colors, too.
For Elan, our newest blogger: as a member of the team, you need a team T-shirt. Here’s one just for you!
Cate: you do so much for everyone you love, and you love pretty much the whole world. This year, just in time for for your big trip, I’m appointing you Deputy Ambassador to Uganda (second in command to American Ambassador Natalie Brown). You look very professional, sitting with her at a press conference. We Americans and Canadians gotta work together… 🙂
Susan: in return for posting one of the best animal videos I’ve seen this year (or any year, for that matter), I’m getting you this virtual clear plastic capsule dog and cat bed. Apparently, you can get anything on Etsy.
The space capsule pet bed, as yet unoccupied. 
It’s probably not meant for both dog and cat together, at least from the cat’s point of view.
And lastly, for Natalie: we are both big big fans of Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga and founder of the Underbelly online yoga videos. If I could, I would give you (and me!) an in-person yoga workshop with Jessamyn Stanley herself. It does happen– here are a bunch of white ladies being taught yoga in person by Jessamyn.
Readers, of course I didn’t forget you! I’m sending y’all a big hug and a promise that in 2022 we will all be here, writing, cracking jokes, telling stories, venting, calling out, reporting news, expressing emotion, and moving in all the ways we humans do.
What would you give if you had the whole internet at your disposal? What would you get for yourself? Any thoughts? Let me know.
This is the best post!!! I’m loving the cycling jersey. It’s the cutest! <3
The Lovesac without the golden retriever? No thanks! It would take up half my living room. I’ll take the golden retriever without the Lovesac – though it would likely take up most of my living room as well during non-snuggle times.
You make a very good point. For me, it might be deciding which sheds the most: the dog or the Lovesac… 🙂
Excellent choices, lol