“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”

Maya Angelou

My Heartfelt
Holiday Gift Guide

I’ve personally gathered these nurturing items and experiences for anyone seeking a healthier, more spiritually connected life. Each selection resonates with creativity, nature, or healing wisdom—and I know, trust, or use these offerings myself. They’re crafted by those who nurture the spirit, honor the body, and celebrate true artistry.
❤️ Erica

P.S. Every practitioner and product I recommend has personally supported me. While a few Amazon links might earn me a few pennies, the rest are not affiliate links. I’m sharing them to uplift our community.

Experiences that Heal & Pamper

  • Gift a seat to our Winter Solstice Ceremony

    Thursday, Dec. 19th
    Walnut Creek, Ca.
    6:30pm

  • Gift a Massage or Energy Reading with Adi Shakti

    Berkeley, California

  • Gift an Acupuncture or Bodywork session at Kokko Wellness

    Berkeley, California

  • Mind-Body Regulation Coaching Session ~ Personalized Healing and Transformative Support with Erica Skone-Rees

    Online

  • Gift this life changing healing experience: Safe & Sound Protocol (Vagus nerve music therapy)

    Online

  • Give the gift of Shamanic Bodywork with Shannon Hopkins

    Walnut Creek, California

  • Gift a Craniosacral Therapy session with Sirena Maskett

    Oakland, California

  • Give the gift of a deep house cleaning with Brisa’s team. The health of our home influences the health of our bodies.

    Bay Area, California
    15% Discount Code: ERICA

  • Three Stone Hearth ~ give the gift of nourishing, delicious food and unique health-supporting products.

    Berkeley, California

  • Give the gift of a relaxing experience at Albany Sauna & Hot Tubs.

    Albany, California

For the Creative Spirits

  • Prismacolor is my favorite brand for Colored Pencils!

    Erica’s Favorite! 🤩

  • Mindless Meditation Coloring Book + Prompts: Celestial Blooms

    Created by Erica Skone-Rees
    (that’s me! 😊 )

  • Faber-Castel Pitt Artist Brush Pens are my absolute favorite for multi-media art ~ these are waterproof so I layer them with watercolor paints.

    Erica’s Favorite! 🤩

  • The Moon Is My Calendar 2025

    By April Miller McMurtry
    use code: MANYMOONS

  • Koi Pocket Field Watercolor Set

    I take this on all my adventures!

  • "Centered" 9X12 Giclée Print of Torn Paper Collage

    By Erica Skone-Rees

  • "Transformation" 12 x 16 Giclée Print of Torn Paper Collage

    By Erica Skone-Rees

  • "Trust The Journey" 9X12 Giclée Print of Torn Paper Collage

    Erica Skone-Rees

For the Thoughtful Reader

  • Bay Area Wildlife: An Irreverent Guide

    By Jeff Miller (Author) and Obi Kaufmann (Illustrator)

  • Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness

    By Rick Hanson, PhD

  • You Belong: A Call for Connection

    By Sebene Selassie

  • The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain

    By Alan Gordon, with Alon Ziv

  • The Woman Who Fell from The Sky: Poems

    By Joy Harjo

  • The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money

    By Elizabeth Husserl

  • Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World

    By Tara Brach

  • The Inward Trilogy: yung pueblo Box Set ~ Poetry

    By yung pueblo

Cozy Comforts

  • I use this daily: MJ’s Herbals Calendula Salve: A gentle balm made with calendula blossoms and propolis beeswax.

  • A great gift I love: Senbird’s Organic Genmaicha with Matcha—Japanese brown rice green tea sourced from Kyoto, Japan.

  • Flameless Candles ~ Scented candles are a health hazard. Gift these scent free life-like candles for cozy ambiance.

  • Sachi Organics Millet Neck Cylinder Pillow

  • QUEEN OF THE THRONES Castor Oil Pack Kit

  • SafeSleeve EMF Protection Case for iPhone 16