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Alaska Mom’s Holiday Wishlist: Winter Hobby Edition
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Bergen in Alaska
A little holiday + birthday wishlist and some of my favorites, freshly made in Alaska. Since I just moved back home, I’m stocking up on winter hobbies and cozy comforts to get me through the long season. Think: baking projects, cross-country skiing, ...
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Skates & Skis

activities and gear i “need” to enjoy an outside winter

 
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tell me if these are the ones I want - Seems like a must have
Swix Focus Nordic Cross-Country Ski Poles | REI Co-op
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great brand and good price - I've just bought these for myself and my parents are bringing them home on a tugboat
Salomon Escape Outpath 60 Cross-Country Skis with Prolink Bindings
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these look like a good option for the multiple uses i would like to be using them for
Salomon Vitane Cross-Country Ski Boots - Women's | REI Co-op
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This is my #1 - I've never used Nordic skates before but these are made in Alaska and I MUST HAVE
Nordic skate with bindings - Ermine Skate
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a must have for safety!  i think i'm going to order these early
Skyllermarks Hansa-Dubben ice picks - Ermine Skate
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Another backcountry ski option - this color is so cute
Salomon Escape Snow59 Grip Pm Auto BDG Ski - 2026
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Outerwear

personally, i always want a new jacket and always need new gloves

 
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love the bottom up zipper option, a matching hat might be key
Women’s Aconcagua Parka | The North Face | The North Face
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too many good pattern options - I already have a few of the hats
Fresh Air | Alpine Fleece-Lined Neckwarmer
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maybe if they are patterned I won't misplace them
Juliet | Pursuit Performance Liner Glove
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feels like i need it for wet alaska slush days
The North Face Lenado Insulated Jacket - Women's
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My bestie already has this jacket and I compliment it everytime I see her… maybe she won't notice we are twinning if I get the colorblock
Cielo Rain Trench - Women's
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Home

all of these things would add so much coziness to my new house

 
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my entire personality this winter is coffee - A GIRLL CAN DREAM
Jura E4 Piano White Automatic Coffee Machine
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mugs are my love language
Madrona Cup by Wolf Ceramics
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if it doesn't have a fish on it, do we really need it in the house?
Salmon Fish Mug - Sockeye Life Cycle handmade pottery
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my towels DO NOT dry and I feel like this is the solution to my problem
Heated Towel Racks | Electric Towel Warmer | LED ...
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Is this the most depressing wishlist item of all time?  I need to replace mine and am always adding excessively practical things to my wishlist
Pottery Barn Bathmat
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these are the elite chocoloate chips and they are about $11 a bag here in Alaska
Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate .5M Baking Chips 5 lb.
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Bits & Bobs

Stocking stuffers or little things I keep adding to shopping carts and forgetting to purchase

 
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these remind me of my grandma - this brand has the best fun socks
Bag Balm x Darn Tough Socks
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toes warm and fun!  i have these in a couple of patterns already and could always use a new set
Darn Tough Women's Blossom Crew Lightweight Sock
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do i need these for xc skiing??!
3 Pairs Merino Wool Ski Socks
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Counting on a windburnt face, so will need this in my stocking - this is a multiple repurchase item for me
Jet Lag Mask - Summer Fridays | Sephora
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will support my endless quest to turn rural island life into nantucket life
The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes
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i loveeeee silk pajamas and these are a dream item for me.  this color is festive but timeless
Women's Pajamas | Washable Silk PJ Sets & Sleepwear
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