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My mother has always said I give the most unique and individual-appropriate gifts. It’s the highest compliment she’s ever paid me. I take immense pride in listening to those I love, making mental notes along the way about their needs, wants, likes and dislikes.
When a gifting occasion arises, I retrieve one of those tucked away tidbits about the individual to use as my starting point in my search for the perfect gift I know they will use and enjoy.
To that end, it usually means recipients get something that will enhance their health, or help them along the path to a healthy, balance life.
This list contains some of my top picks for health-conscious holiday gifts to give, or perhaps to gift to yourself. After all, your health should always be at the top of your list, regardless of the time of year.
Gigi’s Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Ginger Rescue
Let’s begin with something every holistic health cabinet (no medicine cabinets here!) should contain.
If you know me, you know ginger in many forms is ever-available in my home. I share my Smart Nutrition Backed by Science about ginger’s anti-inflammatory benefits in this post, along with my ginger tea recipe. I sip ginger tea every day, but when you need a more potent dose of ginger, say when you ingest gluten, a drug-free chewable ginger tablet with greater ginger actives is in order.
Ginger Rescue is just the product. It helps promote digestive health, relieves motion sickness and eases gas and indigestion.
I buy this pack to keep handy. There’s also a kid-friendly mango flavor for the little ones.
These make a terrific addition to a gift basket for your celiac friends, or for anyone. Don’t forget to get some for yourself. I keep a pack in my purse, in my car, in the upstairs “everything” closet and in the kitchen. And I never travel without them!!
Love with Food Gluten-Free Box
Speaking of travel, you can bet if I’m not actively traveling, I’m planning our next getaway. No matter how near or far we travel, snacks are a must.
I use snacks from my monthly Love with Food Gluten-Free Box for my travel snacks. That is, unless someone in the house beats me to them! These boxes are the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Filled with delicious junk-free, gluten-free snacks, there is something for everyone in a Love with Food Box. The best part is they are delivered right to your (or the gift recipient’s) door each month! It’s so much fun when a new box arrives. Even with food as my career, I always discover new products in every box.
Get 25% off your first Love with Food Gluten Free Box by clicking here.
You can see some examples of what’s in a box in this post and this one.
Butcher Box Grass Fed Beef, Organic Chicken & Heritage Pork
Another box I like to see arriving on my doorstep each month is my Butcher Box! If you’ve read my article, Why We Switched to Grass Fed Beef, you already know I’m a big fan of Butcher Box. Choose an all grass-fed beef box, or a combination box with beef, organic chicken or heritage pork. Or, do what I do and have a box of all three curated especially for you. Shipping is free and the cost comes out to under $6.50 per meal!
These are great for having on hand when out-of-town guests are staying with you, or for gifting to someone you love.
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Otto’s Cassava Flour
If you’re like me, you love to bake during the holidays, especially when you have guests. So many people are going grain-free these days and favoring alternative products for creating delicious baked goods. If that describes you, or if you just love to experiment with alternative products, don’t forget to grab a bag of Otto’s Cassava Flour. This is commonly known as tapioca, but it’s not the starch you’re accustomed to using in your gluten-free baking. This is the entire cassava root, and it’s not only gluten-free but also certified paleo and free of other allergens.
You can grab my Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (pictured above) recipe here.
If you’re baking a gingerbread house this year, you might like to give a paleo gingerbread house a try!
Thrive Market
Speaking of baking and ingredients, have you tried Thrive Market yet? You’re going to LOVE it! Thrive is membership based, but do not let that scare you away. This is THE place to buy your non-GMO, organic, gluten-free, paleo and everything “free” healthy living foods, products, baby items and more!
If you click here, you can cash in on a very special offer exclusive to Gluten Free Gigi readers: Your first 2 months of Thrive Market member ship are FREE + you get 15% off your first order! It’s a great deal and it’s where I get all my baking essentials and household cleaning products. We save so much money each month with Thrive Market and I never have to leave the house to shop! That’s great when it comes to holiday crowds here in Atlanta!
Beesential
Of course, healthy living is not all about food. I take my skin care seriously and one of my favorite lines for all natural, very affordably priced products is Beesential.
There are so many things I love about these products! They’re are all handmade by beekeepers with our health in mind. All products are free from harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens and PEG and they are 100% cruelty-free.
Relaxing Hand & Body Cream with Bergamot is my favorite hand cream and sits on my bathroom vanity so I remember to moisturize every time I wash my hands (I use Beesential Foaming Hand Soap in a complimentary scent!). This product gets full credit for banishing dry skin in winter! These two items – the hand cream and soap – would make the sweetest hostess gift for the holidays!
Check out their full line of products and take advantage of special pricing throughout the holidays!
IntelliBed
I tend to use my Beesential products just before bedtime, too, to help me settle in for a relaxing night’s sleep. I take my sleep very seriously because I know it’s the key to optimal health and to keeping weight in check!! But those are only two reasons I love my IntelliBed.
I’ve told you before about How I Got Rid of Hip Pain in One Night and I’ve cautioned you to Read This Before You Buy Another Toxic Mattress, so you already know why I believe IntelliBed is the best choice for an optimal sleep experience, from a functional and therapeutic perspective, as well as a health perspective.
But really, what you need to know if you’re in the market for a new mattress is this: We have been beyond happy with our IntelliBed mattress and highly recommend it!
Save 10% off your purchase here with code Gigi10 plus there are some great Black Friday deals going on, so you definitely want to check those out if you’re in the market for a revolutionary sleep system.
Erin Condren Life Planner
You can see by the image above that I LOVE my Erin Condren Life Planner and all the EC products that go along with it! In fact, I ordered my customized 2017 planner months ago because I couldn’t wait to start adding to it, further customizing it and getting pre-organized for the New Year!!
There’s a great post-Thanksgiving sale going on now, so be sure to visit their site to check out all the planner, notebook and other options waiting for you! I live by these life planners and cannot tell you how much they help me stay organized with my busy schedule.
You can get non-customized planners, as well, but I love the little personal details you can add. These make GREAT teacher gifts or gifts for anyone in your life who loves color, pattern and pretty things!
Aloha Complete Wellness Bundle
This gift is a “for you” type gift, although for the right friend, I think it would be great, as well. But mainly, I’m thinking of those of you who struggle with added pounds during the holiday season. This year, don’t wait until January 1st to start taking better care of yourself; the time is NOW! One of the best ways to foster accountability and to get yourself on track and to STAY on track is by investing in a Wellness Bundle from Aloha. You can get yours here and get started today!
Filled with super food goodness, plant-based protein and organic herbal teas, a Wellness Bundle from Aloha will help keep you balanced round the clock. The Wellness Bundle contains:
12 Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars
1 tin Vanilla Protein Powder (14 servings)
15 pouches Chocolate Daily Good Greens
15 sachets Clean Tea
15 sachets Sleep Tea
15 sachets Energy Tea
1 Recipe E-Book
1 Smoothie Recipe E-Book
The eBooks are fantastic and all the products are super-tasty! My entire family loves these bundles!!
So that’s a wrap! I hope this list helps you get your gift list in order and yourself on a happy, balanced note for the holiday season. It is such a wonderful time of year – a time to reflect on months past, a time to show our gratitude, a time to embrace peace. Take time this season to share those positive feelings with others through healthy giving, and always remember to give to YOU, too, because you deserve health all year long!
Happy, Healthy Holidays, Friends!!
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