Dr. Mercy's Holiday Wish List

The dermatology surgeon recommends these 12 holiday gifts for friends, family, and even yourself!

November 16, 2021

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Dr. Mercy's 12 Holiday Must-Haves

"If you’re anything like me, then Christmas shopping is more of a sprint than a marathon. I would much rather spend my time with family than standing in line for hours. However, that means the last few days before Christmas, I am running from store to store trying to finish my shopping and — you guessed it — spending hours in lines. If you’re looking to break the cycle and finish your list before the end of the Advent Calendar, here are my 12 must-have items for any Christmas List."

Raycon - The Work Earbuds

"Most days, I spend at least two hours in the car traveling to and from our clinics in the U.P. of Michigan. During the ride, my husband, Tony, enjoys listening to music or books. Sometimes, our tastes don't align and I need a good pair of noise-canceling earbuds to block the sound. Raycon makes a pair of noise-canceling earbuds that offer a week's worth of battery life. Raycon - The Work Earbuds offer three sound profiles for a personalized listening experience and advanced noise cancellation to block out background noise for better focus."

BUY IT: Raycon, $139.99

SunBasket Meals

"My husband loves to cook, but we don’t always have time to try out new recipes or shop for special ingredients. We love Sunbasket for their variety and ability to tailor our specific dietary needs into the recipe. They offer customizable menu options according to your dietary preferences, such as paleo, vegetarian, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly and many more! Sunbasket strives to source organic produce 100 percent of the time, select antibiotic and hormone-free meat, organic eggs, and use only wild-caught or sustainably raised seafood, so we never have to compromise on quality. Gift cards are available in any amount you choose and your recipient can select their favorite recipes and delivery schedule that works for them."

BUY IT: SunBasket, $11.49+ (Per Meal Kit)

iRobot Roomba i7+

"No one loves coming home after a long day of work only to have more work. That’s why we love our iRobot Roomba i7+. We set it to run an hour before we’re home and it cuts our cleaning time in half. The i7+ learns the layout of your home and builds personal Smart Maps, enabling it to expertly clean and navigate in neat, efficient rows. And if it’s running low on battery, it charges itself and picks up where it left off to ensure the job gets done. This model also has the Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal that allows the i7+ to empty itself for up to 60 days."

BUY IT: iRobot, $749.99

L.L.Bean Wicked Cozy Heated Blanket

"Winter in Illinois and Michigan can be cold. I mean, really cold. On those days where I can’t seem to warm up, it’s always nice to cuddle on the couch with my Wicked Cozy Heated Blanket by L.L. Bean. This blanket comes in multiple sizes and ensures an even temperature — no hot or cold spots. You can even utilize the pre-heat option to warm up the bed and an auto shut off so you don’t have to worry about falling asleep with it on."

BUY IT: L.L. Bean, $179.00

Ember Mug

"My mornings cannot start until I have my first cup of tea. The Ember Coffee Mug allows you to set an exact drinking temperature, so your morning pick me up is never too hot, or too cold. Now, between patients, I don’t have to worry about reheating my green tea."

BUY IT: Ember, $99.95 - $129.95

UGG Ansley Slippers

"A Christmas gift staple is always a nice pair of slippers. The Ugg Ansley Slippers are house shoes that you can live in. They feature cloud-like wool lining and a sole that travels both indoors and out. With over 2,000 five star reviews, you can’t go wrong!"

BUY IT: Nordstrom, $100.00

StockX Sneakers

"Everyone knows I love a brightly colored sneaker. When you’re consistently wearing the same colored scrubs every day it can become difficult to express yourself. StockX provides access to the world’s most coveted sneakers by bringing together buyers and sellers. Every item sold goes through a multi-step verification process with a team of experts who guarantee the authenticity. For a self-proclaimed sneaker head, finding the hottest shoes from Nike and Adidas with one company makes shopping easy."

BUY IT: StockX

Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Line

"Skin care is never one size fits all. If you’re looking for a truly personalized regimen because of a specific concern, then you should schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. For those who are looking to improve fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity, radiance, uneven skin tone, and texture, I recommend the Peptide 21 line from Peter Thomas Roth. In particular, I love the Exfoliating Peel Pads. They’re packed with peptide-building Amino Acids that will leave your skin looking radiant, smooth and revitalized for a natural glow."

BUY IT: Peter Thomas Roth, $52.00 - $125.00

Brooklinen Plush Robe

"Never underestimate the benefits of putting on a good robe after work or on your day off. Brooklinen makes the Super-Plush Robe with combed, long-staple Turkish cotton. You will feel like you’re living the spa life every morning."

BUY IT: Brooklinen, $88.20

The Chameleon Game

"My office staff and I love getting together outside of work for game night. Our current favorite is The Chameleon — a social deduction board game where players must find the Chameleon using a hidden code, carefully chosen words, and a bit of finger pointing to catch the guilty player."

BUY IT: The Chameleon, $19.79

Bloomscape Indoor Plants

"In addition to being the mother to our company's CEO, Lilly, I have numerous plant babies around my home and office. Bloomscape offers a variety of indoor plants for any level of plant parent expertise. I adore the Fiddle Leaf Fig and the options for customizing the pot, along with additional items proven to help care for your new housemate. Their site offers detailed care instructions, free shipping on orders over $75, and a 30-day guarantee on all of their plants."

BUY IT: Bloomscape, $79.00

Amazon Gift Card

"Of course, if you’ve exhausted all options or waited too long to start your shopping, you can always get away with a gift card. It may seem lazy or uninspired, but the majority of recipients will be excited to avoid exchanging another sweater that doesn’t fit or some new tech they can’t seem to figure out. You can never go wrong with an Amazon Gift Card that can be sent via email, printed at home, or sent through the mail."

BUY IT: Amazon

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