The Carry Gift Guide has landed 🎁

Hi Mamas - 

We’re giving The Big 3 a week off (don’t worry, it’ll be back next week!) because it’s gift guide season, and we’ve got some good ones. Our hope is to lift some of the load of gift-giving this holiday season by taking the guesswork out of it all.

Our four curated lists made for real life:

• For The Working Mom: Thoughtful gifts that say “I see all that you carry.”

• Everyday Essentials: The tried-and-true lifesavers that make real life easier

• Small Luxuries: Treats that feel like a splurge but don’t require PTO to enjoy.

• Comfort Picks: Cozy, small indulgences for when you finally sit down.

• Bonus: Save or Splurge 

Paula also weighed in with some of her favorites — you’ll spot them easily when you see Paula’s Choice by the items!

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-CARRY™ Team

Note: This issue includes affiliate links and codes — which means when you shop using them, you’re helping support THE CARRY™ ALL (and keep the good stuff coming!). Thanks for being part of this community.

For The Working Mom: Thoughtful gifts that say “I see all that you carry.”

Gifts for yourself, your co-worker, your friend, or forward along as a subtle hint hint to someone who might need a little inspiration. 😉

• Able - Get 40% off everything with code: CARRY. A new computer bag, a statement piece of jewelry, a cozy new sweatshirt…a beautiful and practical idea for any working mom in your life. (PAULA’S CHOICE)

• Blue-light glasses - Protect your eyeballs from Zoom marathons and Netflix spirals. Fashionable AND functional.

• Laptop stand or desk upgrade - Give your back and your laptop a little love

• Digital planner - For the mom who schedules everything

• Personalized stationary - Fancy enough to impress, practical enough to actually use

• ButcherBox Subscription - Give yourself or someone you love a month (or a few!) of ready-to-cook, high-quality meats delivered right to your door.

Everyday Essentials: The tried-and-true lifesavers that make real life easier

• Owala water bottle - TRUST US

• AirTags - Because your keys, your bag, and yes…your sanity, deserve a GPS.

• Meal delivery gift card – For nights when you definitely can’t adult enough to cook, but still want to eat like a functioning human.

• Portable charger – Because it always dies at the most inopportune time

• Smart home helper (Echo Dot, Google Nest)

• Merit Makeup Bundle - Minimal effort, maximum “I got this” vibes. Because some days, concealer is self-care.

Small Luxuries: Treats that feel like a splurge but don’t require PTO to enjoy.

• Silk sleep mask or pillowcase

• At-home spa set – The “I deserve this” kit that doesn’t require a babysitter

• Red light therapy mask – Science + glow

• Mini fridge – For skincare, office drinks, or secretly hiding chocolate…your call. 

• Fancy chocolate – Some indulgences are worth it

• Protein powder - Paula’s favorite EVER! Tastes amazing with water, fuels your day, and yes…it’s the GOOD stuff. 15% off with code: PAULA (PAULA’S CHOICE)

Comfort Picks: Cozy, small indulgences for when you finally sit down.

• Kindle or Audible subscription - “Me time” can absolutely be a book in your hands or your ears.

• Cozy Earth -  Get up to 40% off with the code: PAULA. They have the most amazing blankets, bedding and lounge wear. Paula swears by their sheets which scientifically help you sleep cooler, which is ESSENTIAL for all us women in peri/menopause. Plus, they have a 10-year guarantee! (PAULA’S CHOICE)

• House slippers -  The official footwear of parenting from the couch

• Heated mug – Keeps your coffee warm long enough to drink it

• Cozy candle + candle lamp warmer – Something about a candle warmer makes it feel more luxurious

• Learn a new hobby — Leave a comment if there’s something you think we should try!

• Electric blanket — Adulting is hard and snuggling under something warm is basically a superpower.

SAVE OR SPLURGE

SAVE: 👗 Paula’s TV closet is officially open! Everything’s 70% off — yes, designer clothes for pennies on the dollar. The discount is applied at checkout, and it’s all managed through The Saved Collection. Go ahead…call it “career wardrobe research.” 😉

SPLURGE: 💅 Because you work hard — and deserve to enjoy the perks. Here are some self-indulgent splurge ideas if you’re prone to forget about YOU!

• Visit your local head spa. A head massage and a blow out? Yes, please!

• Book a solo night at a boutique hotel — order room service, watch trash TV, and remember what quiet sounds like.

• Invest in a great pair of sneakers — comfort + confidence in every step (bonus points if they’re cute enough for errands and school pickup).

• Sign up for a creative or career course — Masterclass has some great options and would be a fantastic gift to give or receive.

GIFT CARD (CARRY™ COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS)

Sometimes the most loving and thoughtful gift you can give someone really is money. Here were some of your top suggestions from stories this week:

• Babysitting IOU - Do a kid swap or gift a night of freedom — guaranteed to be their favorite present.

• Local spa

• Amazon

• Target

• Anthropologie

• Marshalls/TJ Maxx/ HomeGoods

• Ulta/Sephora

• Nordstrom

Anything we missed that is your go-to? Drop a comment and tell us your favorite place for retail therapy!

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