This year consider ditching the socks and sweaters, and go for something that will get some good healthy use!
One of my favorite gifts ever was a Vitamix blender that I received from my dear friend several years ago as a baby shower gift. I gratefully think of my friend nearly everyday as I use the Vitamix nearly daily to make smoothies, soups, and pesto! It truly is a gift that has kept on giving!
My friends' gift has inspired me to think a little more in my gift giving, and I encourage you to do the same! While one person might be offended to receive an appliance, it can make the perfect gift for someone else. Sometimes even box is the best gift, like for my son as a sweet, wee baby pictured above.
For that special person, what are they up to in life?
Think about their hobbies, their goals, their hurts, and the habits they are maybe wanting to change, and consider giving a gift that helps them be a healthier version of themselves
Take a quick glance at 10 ideas here.
1. For the person still drinking out of plastic water bottles:
-Stainless steel $16.99
-Costco
2. For the person still using plastic containers:
-Pyrex Glass Container set $30
-Costco
3. For the person who doesn’t like to cook:
Mighty Meals or Green Heart gift cards - both have healthy to go food options
4. For the person who wants to start juicing:
-Breville Juicer $299
5. For the person who loves mushrooms (ie mushroom coffee, mushroom coffee replacer, mushroom books, etc):
-Check out my curation of "Magical Mushroom" products via Fullscript
6. For the person who likes candles or aromatherapy:
-A healthier candle with essential oils: found locally at The Global Local $14-$50
7. For the person who wants a custom piece of wood art, furniture or home décor:
-https://www.sparrows.house/
8. For the person who wants to start moving their body, with Pilates:
-Club Pilates
9. For the person who loves to dance:
-Social or private dance lessons
10. For a loved one in your in your life looking to find peace through mediation:
-Take them to see Transcendental Meditation if might be a good fit for them
While this list is not exhaustive, many of these things I do or have used personally and I hope that you too will find them helpful!
With the exception of th "Magical Mushroom" list on my Fullscript dispensary, no commissions or monetary affiliation are associated with this list.
I hope it inspires you to give more meaningful gifts this holiday season!
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