Have you started your holiday shopping yet?
Yeah, me either.
But I’m good at making lists, so I thought I’d take a little pressure off and share a list of random – and generally “health supportive,” since that’s how I roll – things I love. Maybe you and your “giftees” will love them too.
food.
- Theo Chocolate Wine & Beer Pairing Kits. You may have noticed last week that I’m a little obsessed with chocolate…Theo Chocolate in particular. Check out their Wine & Chocolate and Beer & Chocolate Pairing Kits. Several people on my holiday gift list will be getting one of these this year…I may even throw in the wine and beer. 😉
- Full Circle. If you know someone who’s not already a member of this cross between a CSA and a farm-fresh produce home delivery service, do them a favor and sign them up. (Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and San Francisco Bay area only.)
- Healthy snack stocking stuffers. Healthy snacks are an absolute staple in my diet. These all make great stocking stuffers. Or wrap them up in a pretty package as a thoughtful gift for on-the-go friends and family.
- Kit’s Organic Fruit + Nut Bar. While I still love my Larabars, I have to admit that these “Larabar knock-offs” (sorry…it’s true) have most definitely improved on the original. With all organic ingredients and a little less of an oily texture, Kit’s is quickly becoming my go-to snack bar.
- Ambrosial Granola Athenian Harvest Muesli. The lovely folks at Ambrosial Granola sent me some samples of their 100% organic granola. My favorite – for its clean and just-sweet-enough flavor – was the Athenian Harvest Muesli. Put a 1/2 cup in a to-go container along with some milk or yogurt, and off you go to the office with a quick, easy, and completely pure breakfast.
- Two Degrees Bars. Two Degrees is a mission-driven food company working to end childhood hunger. Their whole grain, vegan, and gluten-free bars are another favorite on-the-go snack.
- Miro Tea. Best artisan tea in Seattle. Add one of their tea pots or mugs and you’ve got a cozy and healing gift for tea lovers.
fitness.
- YogaGlo. Get your yoga pals a membership to my new favorite yoga “studio.” With online yoga classes for every time of day, body part, or specific fitness goal – as well as an array of yoga styles and instructors – Yogaglo is a great complement to studio-based yoga, especially for frequent travelers.
- Flywheel Sports. If you’re lucky enough to live in a Flywheel Sports city (Seattle, New York, Chicago, Atlanta to name a few), you’ll want to get gift certificates for you and a few friends to Flywheel’s indoor cycling and/or barre classes. Most fun you’ll ever have working out.
inspiration.
- glassybaby. You’ve probably seen me rave about my glassybaby candle holders; but I still covet (listen up, Santa!) a set of glassybaby drinkers. Drinking wine or holiday cocktails out of these handmade lovelies would make things much merrier.
- Oregon Soap Company. Treat yourself and your body to the yummy all-purpose soap from this Portland, Oregon-based maker of organic soaps. I can’t wake up in my morning shower without their Ginger Grapefruit or Oregon Double Mint “flavors.”
- Four Winds Artful Living. I discovered this absolute treasure of a store when I returned to Seattle last December after an extended trip in Southeast Asia, including a stop in a remote village in East Bali. On my second visit to Four Winds, I found the EXACT soaps I had purchased in this little Balinese village, a remarkable discovery given that these soaps can ONLY be found at a little hut on a beach in Bali! (And at Four Winds, apparently.) Full of goodies lovingly sourced by owner Matt Fioretti at artisan co-ops and family-owned businesses in Indonesia, Thailand, and Nepal – including gorgeous hand-woven silk scarves, soaps, and Balinese wooden home accents – Four Winds will hook you up with truly unique gifts to make a home a haven.
- The Yoga Barn. Speaking of Bali, if you need a super special gift for a super special yoga lover, why not send them to a retreat at The Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali (my yoga home away from home)?
Need even more ideas? Check out last year’s healthy holiday gift list too.
Happy shopping!
P.S. If you’re in Seattle and are looking for even more unique gift ideas, come by the Holiday CRAVE-ings Shopping Party on Wednesday, December 5 (really more of a girls’ night out with music, munchies, gift bags, and shopping at the best woman-owned businesses in Seattle). I’ll be there giving complimentary 5-minute “ask the health coach” consultations. Would love to see you!
xoxo,
