Holiday Magic & My Favorite Travel Outdoor Gift Ideas and more

For you to go out and explore more, smart and better!

Hi friend! 💛

So much has happened these past few weeks. I made even more tamales with the boys to gift to friends and family — our favorite way to show love this season. And now I’m finally sitting down with a warm cup of tea, ready to share it all with you.

And of course, it wouldn’t be December without a little holiday chaos. We headed up to the Santa Cruz Mountains to pick out our Christmas tree, and let me tell you… it took a while to get everything decorated. Naturally, the Christmas lights were broken the moment we pulled them out of the box, and when we ran to Target, everything was already sold out. 🙃 So I ordered new ones online, waited patiently, and finally — the tree is up and glowing. It turned out so beautiful. What do you think?

Okay, enough about me — let’s talk about you. I know you’re probably in full last-minute shopping mode, so here are a few ideas to make things easier…

🎁 Let’s Talk Gifts — Because the Holidays Are HERE

Every year my DMs fill up with the same question:
“Rocio, what do I buy for my kid / teen / husband / travel-loving friend?”

So I put together a BIG, super-useful, family-friendly lineup of gift guides — all curated from real-life mom experience (and tested by my boys, Seb, and my fellow outdoorsy friends 🙃).

Here’s your easy shopping list — bookmark this for when you’re wrapping presents at midnight with hot chocolate in hand.

GIFTS FOR KIDS & TEENS

Gift for 8 years Old boys

For 10-year-old boys (my most popular guide!)

Gift For 10 years Old that actually like

Gift For 11-year-old boys

Gift For outdoorsy boys (your mini adventurer!)

Gift For tweens & teens (13 -year-olds)

Gift For tweens & teens (14-year-olds)

🎁 GIFTS FOR ADULTS (Travelers, Outdoorsy Women & Busy Moms!)

GIFT FOR THE BUSY MOM WHO DESERVES A BREAK

GIFT FOR OUTDOORSY WOMEN (my personal favorites!)

GIFT FOR TRAVELERS

GIFT FOR ADVENTURES

Travel & Outdoor Gift Picks (my personal favorites this year!)

Here are a few of the gifts I’ve been loving lately — affordable, useful, and perfect for adventurers:

Under $25 – Perfect Stocking Stuffers

🧦 Darn Tough Socks – the only socks my family doesn’t lose. Get it here:

🧢 REI or Carhartt Beanie – cozy, durable, and teen-approved.
🔋 Solar Phone Charger – essential for camping days.

⭐ Under $50 – Practical & Fun

🎒 Airtags – traveler life-saver!
🍻 Beer Bottle Cap Map – Stephen still loves his.
🔥 Camp Cocktail Smoker – makes camp nights ✨fancy✨
🧳 Compression Packing Cubes – these changed the way we pack.

Under $100 – Thoughtful Essentials

☕ Aeropress – good coffee anywhere.
🎥 Peak Design Capture Clip – photographers love it.
📦 Scratch-Off Bucket List Cards – family adventure goals!

Splurge-Worthy

👢 Blundstone Boots – stylish + indestructible.
🎧 Noise-Canceling Headphones – a blessing on long flights.
👟 Teva Slip-Ons – our go-to camp shoes.

Bonus:

Consider giving an experience — a weekend getaway or national park passes. These gifts stay with you forever.

🎄 Before You Go…

Let me know:
Which guide do you want next?
A Travel Gift Guide for HER… or maybe a Teens Edition?

You replying to this email absolutely makes my day.

Until next time — sending you cozy vibes, early holiday magic, and so much gratitude for being here. ❤️

Warmly,
Rocio
Real World Mami 🌍

P.S. Hit reply and tell me your favorite pick — or share your own go-to gift idea! I love hearing what works for your family. 🎁🌲

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Hope you enjoy. Keep traveling, and I'll talk to you in few weeks!
– Rocio

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