I only do this once a year...

Happy Monday my friend,

Today’s message is not about encouraging more mindless consumption. Many readers write in asking for recommendations, so we put everything in one place for the holiday season.

Also, we’re offering 50% off ECL Membership for the next few days only – a small contribution (in exchange for tons of added resources and earth-conscious value) that truly helps us keep creating and sharing this work with integrity into 2026 and beyond.

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METABOLIC HEALTH: Ora’s GLP-1 Up boosts your natural gut hormone for smoother appetite control, steadier blood sugar, and sustained, feel-good energy. I take it daily! Ora’s zero-plastic packaging features plant-based protein, greens powders, and more.

CRYSTAL CANDLES: Premium 100% food-grade beeswax candles, beautifully packaged, zero toxic ingredients or synthetic fragrances. Different healing crystals are embedded in each candle. My wife’s favorites are “Inspired” and “Cleansed”. Receive 40% OFF with code: ROB40

WILDCRAFTED SERUMS: Annmarie’s luxurious clean skincare line offers serums, cleansers, toning mists, body oils, eye creams, and more– it’s one of the only brands I use on my own face! If you’re looking to give someone natural skincare, Annmarie’s products are as close to nature as possible.

HOME OIL DIFFUSER: An elegant essential oil diffuser for any home or office! This is the one we use every day in our house– it’s waterless, non-toxic, easy to clean, concentrated, and quiet.

PREMIUM NUTRITION: Perfect gifts for a family member or friend focused on wellness, BiOptimizers offers premium support for digestion, sleep, immune health, mood & brain, and more.

RED LIGHT TOOTHBRUSH: I can’t wait to try this high-tech sonic toothbrush that uses red & near-infrared light to stimulate gums for reduced inflammation, and a fresher-feeling mouth. Great gift!

ORGANIC BEDDING: We’re obsessed with Quince for their organic, natural-fiber clothing and cozy home essentials like high-quality sweaters, dresses, menswear, kids’ pieces, and even linen and cotton bedding. Refreshingly affordable prices.

HOME WATER FILTRATION: Still using tap water in your kitchen? AquaTru's filtration system is one of the best decisions we made for our health and home! Explore under-sink installations, on-counter portable systems, and more here.

BEST COFFEE: It really is the best tasting and cleanest coffee we’ve ever had. Organic, whole bean, regenerative, and third-party tested for mycotoxins and pesticide residue. Purity’s travel sachets (like a tea bag, but coffee!) are a game changer for early flights and hotel rooms.

PORTABLE SAUNA: Need an at-home wellness reset? This restorative infrared heat “sleeping bag” sauna boosts workout recovery, improves circulation, melts stress, and improves skin. It heats in 5 minutes, and folds up to put away in seconds– perfect for small spaces all winter long!

ORGANIC BOXERS: Ditch the nylon and plastic underwear, and try organic cotton men’s boxers and briefs from NADS. 15% reduced with CODE: ECL

NONSTICK PANS: Conventional nonstick coatings are loaded with toxins. Chef’s Foundry PFAS-free nonstick pans are safe, durable, and wash off effortlessly.

RED LIGHT FACE MASK: A hands-free way to deliver red and near-infrared light to your face this winter without going to a medical spa. Boost collagen, reduce fine lines and redness, improve skin tone– this is the perfect skin wellness gift.

BEST TOILET PAPER: 100% bamboo toilet paper that auto-delivers to your door. Free of chemicals, weird lint, bleach, or other nasty ingredients. We bring our own roll to every airbnb or hotel we travel to!  For 20% off, use CODE: ECL20

BAREFOOT SHOES: Lightweight, flexible, barefoot-style comfort to support your natural foot strength and shape. I’ve purchased a variety of different styles over the years– true to size, you can’t go wrong!

FRESH SPROUT SYSTEM: If you want to grow seeds to sprouts on your kitchen counter this winter season, this is one of the best systems I’ve tried. Glass, stainless steel, easy to clean, minimal modern design.

LMNT ELECTROYLYTES: Portable, awesome flavors, hydrating, perfect ratios. I also love their chocolate salts for hot drinks– sip this on a chilly hike as a great alternative to hot cocoa!

SLEEP GROUNDED: Have you ever slept on a sheet that’s grounded to the earth? We love our anti-inflammatory fitted sheet from Grounding Well, and their grounding mats, travel sheets, and pads are great for cold weather seasons (when we’re less likely to connect our skin with the bare earth.)

Note: Partnering only with brands I personally use, vetted, and recommend to my own family allows us to keep ECL independent, and accessible to everyone. 🙏 When you support our partners, you are supporting us.

To a healing future,

— Rob