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Randy Boyer and Andrea Donsky
Gift baskets of several small presents are always welcome.
Finding the perfect holiday gift is a challenge, especially when your wish is to promote a healthy and environmentally-conscious lifestyle. This year, give the gift of health with these great ideas:
GIFT BASKETS
Large or small, DIY gift baskets can be customized for each person and inspired by holiday events. Here are some suggestions:
Fruit and vegetable baskets. Many supermarkets prepare (and even deliver) gift baskets all year round, or just seasonally. Ask your local grocer about basket options, or buy a festive basket and put one together yourself.
A basket of all-natural and healthy snacks. Your gift can include trail mix, baked organic potato or vegetable chips (kale chips are delicious), gluten-free cookies and crackers, organic dark chocolate, all-natural chewing gum, or dried fruit.
Gluten-free cookie and cake kits. Include store-bought gluten-free mixes, frosting (all-natural, of course), a rubber spatula, and even eco-friendly cupcake moulds.
All-natural body care products. Paraben and chemical-free hand and body lotions, shampoos, and cosmetics are always welcome gifts.
An arrangement of must-have supplements. Include multivitamins, omega-3 fish oil, vitamin C packets, sea vegetables, and vitamin D.
A basket filled with all-natural products for baby. This can lighten a new mom's stress and will make her day. Include organic and bio-degradable diapers and wipes, organic onesies or other clothes made with organic cotton, BPA-free bottles and toys, and toys made from organic materials.
A basket for the bath. This collection could include hand wash and lotion (there's a plethora of natural brands to choose from), air freshener made without artificial fragrances or preservatives or a fragrant aromatherapy oil, a bar of soap (olive oil soap is lovely and moisturizing), and a 100 percent organic cotton hand towel.
A yoga kit. Include a yoga mat, a month's pass at a local yoga studio, and a video for yoga at-home.
A fitness kit. This is perfect for the friend who complains about not having time to exercise. It could include a set of hand weights, an exercise ball, Wii Fit accessories, or a new exercise mat. Throw in a great fitness video for instruction and inspiration.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift certificates or gift cards are always welcome, allowing the receiver to select a gift at their leisure. Pick up cards for:
A health food store or
A local juice bar
A fun fitness program, such as belly dancing, Zumba or boot camp
A vegetarian or raw foods restaurant or food service
A temporary gym membership
An offer to babysit while your friend goes to an exercise class (design a funky 'coupon')
A natural spa
A housecleaning service that uses all-natural products
A gift certificate for an organic food co-op. Some deliver a box of food right to your doorstep.
STOCKING STUFFERS
If you're shopping on a budget or have stockings to fill, look for these items:
Lip palm or gloss, paraben-free and with no artificial colors
Purse-size hand cream made with all-natural ingredients
Aromatherapy oils
A pocket-size daily meditation book
A loofah or body brush
Pomegranate
Travel-size packets of trail mix or dried fruit
Chocolate-covered gogi berries
Fair Trade or Rainforest Certified dark chocolate bar, herbal teas, or coffee (half a pound fits nicely into a stocking)
If you can find them at this time of year, organic seeds for planting in the spring.
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