# 300. From Bougie To Basic: Our Favorite Things of 2025

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Podcast: [Empire Building](https://stenobird.com/podcast/empire-building-513351)
Published: 2025-12-01T10:30:17+00:00
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## Resource

The holidays sneak up on all of us—especially when you're running a business, a household, and everything in between. So this week, we're giving you a gift: our 2025 list of favorite things, live from all four co-hosts together again. From bougie indulgences to simple basics that make life easier, we're sharing the products, tools, and little luxuries that truly made a difference for us this year. We walk through our must-haves across health, beauty, fashion, home, and family fun. You'll hear why weighted vests are having a moment, how hydrogen water bottles and Function Health shifted our wellness routines, and which skin care, hair products, and red-light tools we actually loved (and used!). We also share the fashion staples that travel well, the blankets everyone keeps begging us about, and the home items that keep our families organized and sane. Whether you're looking for gifts to give, gifts to ask for, or just want to upgrade your life, this list is completely stacked! HEALTH Goli Zero Sugar Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies — ACV + probiotics gummies Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Powder — Strength + muscle support Costco Frozen Smoothie Bags — Easy frozen smoothie mix One Acre Lion's Mane Beef Sticks — Mushroom-enhanced beef sticks Built Coconut Protein Bars — High-protein snack Function Health App — Comprehensive health testing Echo-Go Hydrogen Water Bottle — Infuses hydrogen into water Weighted Vest — Resistance for walking/workouts Walking Pad / Under-Desk Treadmill — Compact walking treadmill Travel Sound Machine — Portable white noise Cologuard — At-home colon cancer screening Pure Magnesium Oil Spray — Sleep + muscle relaxation Coffee Mate Zero Sugar Chocolate Caramel Creamer — Zero sugar flavored creamer International Delight Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice C…

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