Holiday Gifts for Men and Women and Columbia Sportswear Giveaway #SJHolidayGifts
The weather is turning and we’re all gearing up for the cold but keeping and warm and looking good doesn’t always go together. That perfect winter apparel can be tricky to find. Winter Columbia Sportswear is like the little black dress for winter; for Christmas gifts it’s a victory!
For over 70 years Columbia Sportswear has been making no-nonsense apparel and footwear to keep you WARM, DRY, COOL and PROTECTED no matter what. This year, after looking at their line we simply had to include some of their products in our Holiday Gift Guide.
Columbia Women’s Aurora’s Glow™ Hybird Jacket
Part of the adera collection, the Aurora’s Glow jacket is a stretchable, breathable hybrid with side panels that wick, front and back panels that are insulated, zippered hand pockets and an exterior featuring advanced repellency. Perfect for any aurora type activity.
Women’s Barlow Pass 550 TurboDown™ Jacket
City cool and super warm! With its 550-fill TurboDown insulation, a split-dropped tail, cool lines, adjustable waist and faux-fur ring around your beautiful face the Barlow Pass keeps you warm, dry and protected in fabulous winter style.
We’ve added our patented thermal reflective technology to this classic winter Interchange jacket, delivering an even warmer winter weather fighter with layering options galore. The technical outer shell is waterproof breathable, with adjustability at the hood, hem, and cuffs, and the new zip-in fleece liner features thermal reflectivity, which reflects your body heat for warmth while maintaining a high level of breathability. Each piece works as an outer layer on its own during moderate conditions, or wear them together when you need the jacket’s full storm-fighting power.
Women’s Brilliant Reflection™ Spacedeye Hoodie
Ideal for early morning runs, the Spacedye hoodie has wicking properties and 4-way comfort-stretch fabric for maximum mobility and performance. Part of the adera collection, this hoodie has open pockets, thumbholes and a drawcord adjustable hem. Every day is beautiful when you rise and shine in a Brilliant Reflection.
Women’s Minx™ Mid Omni-Heat™ Print Boot
Don’t let the boldly flirtatious name and the faux fur fool you, these insulated boots are warm, waterproof and have a grip that just won’t quit. Rated at -25F/-32C, these cold-weather stompers are loaded with style and performance.
Men’s Bugaboot™ Original Omni-Heat®
Inspired by the original Bugaboot, this boot has refined heritage details and a classic look, but doesn’t skimp on technology – it’s laced with Omni-Heat® thermal reflective lining and insulation to keep feet and toes warm and comfortable during long, active days in cold weather conditions. The supple waterproof oil full-grain leather upper and rubber shell create a protective foot environment while rugged metal lacing hardware lends durability and ensures a secure fit. You’ll stick to unpredictable terrain with a high-traction rubber sole that enjoys a challenge as much as you do. This version of the popular Bugaboot collection is distinguished by the waterproof corduroy details at the collar and tongue.
Women’s Alpine Beauty™ Hat
Express your alpine style with this classic pom-topped beanie. Cozy acrylic wool blend knit is lined with luscious microfleece and finished with a ribbed band to keep your head snug in wintry weather.
Alpine Action™ Beanie
With an exceptional fit and the breathable, heat-trapping warmth of thermal-reflective technology, this performance beanie is crafted to keep you comfortable during dynamic activity in the cold.
#SJHolidayGifts TWITTER PARTY
WIN A SPACEDEYE HOODIE FROM COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR
It’s going to be a very Merry Christmas for one lucky Canadian reader (excluding Quebec) as Columbia Sportswear has supplied us with a Women’s Brilliant Reflection™ Spacedeye Hoodie to giveaway
Entry is simple, just fill in the form below. All entries will be verified, this contest ends on December 10th, 2015. The winner will have 48 hours to respond. **Columbia cannot guarantee exact product advertised will be rewarded as it will depend on available inventory. If the product is not available, another product will be awarded based on equal or greater MSRP.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.




















My Daughter is a great hiker and outdoorsy person (all our kids are) but she would love to wear a beautiful Columbia Hoodie on her adventures!
It would be for me, it’s absolutely perfect 🙂
It would be for me.
as much as I love it I would want to keep it for myself, but my mom would love it so I’d give it to her
this would be for me!! 🙂
This hoodie would be for me!!
For myself. looks warm.
T would be for myself. I don’t remember the last time I got anything new for myself
It would be for me – I love Columbia products 🙂
It would be for my husband. Thanks!
The Columbia Hoodie would be for Meeee – I know I know – lol – but but I can take pics and post and rave about it 🙂 -lol-
This Columbia hoodie would be for myself..I love the color and style 🙂
this Columbia hoodie would be for me – I need it the most
this hoodie would be for ME! Self love 🙂
This would be a gift from you to me. 🙂
I would love to wear this hoodie!
Love it
The hoodie would be for me.
I’m going to be selfish here and say it’s for me. I’m in desperate need of some clothes haha.
I know I would like to have it but I also know that once my daughter sees it she’ll want it and I’ll cave and give it to her..because that’s what I do..lol
it would be for my youngest daughter
It would probably end up for my 17 year old daughter, since she would steal it from me anyways 🙂 However, I would reserve the right as Mommy to “borrow” it on occasion myself!
I think I would give this to my daughter, if I don’t keep it 🙂
It would be for me 🙂
It’s not often I look at any clothes and say ‘I want that’ but this is one of those moments where I really really like it and want it for myself
A gift for myself (but I’ll let my husband give it to me!)
I would love the Columbia Hoodie for me!!!
I would love to keep the Columbia hoodie for my self! I love the brand as well as great quality!
Selfish maybe, but I want this for me.
for me please!
Me of course! Lol
I would love to sport this! Looks so cozy and warm!
For meeeee! So a certain someone won’t have to tell me to stop wearing his!
I’d give it to my granduaghter, she would look great in it.
Oh this gorgeous Hoodie would be all mine…muahahah 🙂
I would be for me to keep warm this winter!
This hoodie is for me, please
This would be for me….perfect for my morning outdoor exercise. Thanks for the chance to win!!
It would be for my daighter for her Christmas gift!
It would be for me.
Can I be selfish and say it would be for me?! I LOVE it big time 🙂
This would be for me, it’s been a while since I got a new hoodie. I’m always buying for my kids
I love this hoodie– I think I’d have to keep it for myself.
This hoodie would likely be for myself!
If I was lucky enough to win this I would definetly keep it. I’m a hoodie girl (lady) lol anyways and am always putting the family’s needs before my own so it’s been I’d say 4yrs now since I’ve bought a new hoodie. Needles to say the cuffs are shredding apart and it’s time to retire my current one. Thanks for the opportunity!
I feel guilty about it, but it would be for me! Just my style 🙂
It would be for me!!!
It would be for me. I think it looks great.
I think I might keep this one for myself! It looks so comfortable!
It would be for me, I am in desperate need of some new clothes, thanks for the giveaway 🙂
This would be for my own Xmas gift. I live in western NY. I need this
This would be for my sister. She really suffers with the cold and this would keep her cozy and warm!!!
my wife
This would be for me!! I need something to keep me warm here in NC!
This would definitely be a keeper! I’d love a new cozy sweater 🙂
For myself! I don’t get new clothes often 🙂
This sweater wold be all mine!
definitely need this so for myself to keep my ears warm and the rest of me.
I would give it to my daughter-in-law for Christmas. She would absolutely love it.
This Columbia hoodie would be for me – I love it, and I need it! 🙂
I’m a horrible selfish monster, so it would totally be for me. Also, it’s adorable, and I could use a new sweater. 😉
I’m not sure if I would get it for myself or for my sister-in-law. I know she would love it!!
This hoodie would be for me no doubt.
I would keep it for myself. I love Columbia products.
this would be a gift for my best friend
I would love to win this coat for my self. I could really use a new one
I would love this for myself.
I would be gifting this to my daughter who loves to keep warm with stylish hoodies.
I would love it for me but I would probably gift it to my daughter!
Ummm, I LIVE in sweatshirts, I’m a SAHM! So this would totally be a score for me!
This would be a gift for my mum.
I would keep it for me.
It would be perfect for me.
This would be a blday/xmas gift for ME 🙂
This would be a present for my niece.
The it would love it for me.perfect for staying warm while snowmachineing
me i need more warmer clothes
I would keep this hoodie for myself.
It would be for me 🙂
This would be a gift for me!
I love to run. I even run in winter weather. This hoodie would be awesome for that! It would be for me if I won it.
It would be for me!
I would keep this for myself hehe
This would be perfect for me
I would like it for me as it would be nice to have and it would be comfortable.
Thank you
This is a perfect hoodie… for me 🙂
It would be perfect for me.
It would be for me
Would it be bad to say myself?
I would want to keep it.
The hoodie would be for me!
for myself. i love sweaters
This Columbia hoodie would be for me. I am a single mommy & sacrifice a lot, rarely buying for myself. I volunteer daily supervising children outdoors, & a hoodie would keep me warm and dry.
This hoodie would be for me. once summer ends, i live in them
It would be for my daughter, she loves hoodies and this looks like a really nice one.
I would give it to my kid.
It would be for my Sister in law. Of course, I’d probably borrow it 🙂
Not gonna lie. This hoodie would be for me! LOL! Oh, okay. If I win, I’d give it to my niece or my sister-in-law. Both are very active and outdoorsy, and this would suit them well. When you live on Manitoulin Island, you have to be active and outdoorsy 🙂
My sister in law is an avid outdoors person. She would love this sweater!
I would love to win this for my girlfriend! It would look great on her!
wish i could say it would be for someone else but in this case i would have to say for me lol
for my daughter ….