Finding the Perfect Healthy Gift
By Donna Stark
We have always been taught that giving a gift can actually bring us more happiness than the act of receiving one, but when the holiday season is coming to a close and you still have several people to shop for, those feelings of happiness can suddenly be in jeopardy. Finding that perfect gift for someone is hard, but it can be especially hard for those who made significant changes in their life and embarked on a new, healthy lifestyle.
The Perfect Gift
Don't let the stress of holiday gift shopping steal your joy from the season. If you want to support a loved one's new lifestyle and give them something better than a bag of plain rice cakes, take a look at the following suggestions.
- Professional blender - If you want to give a gift that can provide your loved one with plenty of vitamins and nutrients, look no further than a professional blender. Toss in some recipes for some amazing smoothies and you've got yourself an amazing present!
- Travel water bottle - Drinking the recommended amount of water each day is the easiest way to improve your health, but for some, it can be the hardest habit to start! So help your loved one along and give them the gift of a fabulous personal water bottle!
- Adult coloring book - Don't forget about your loved one's mental health too! Gifting an adult coloring book and some high-quality colored pencils is a great way to encourage stress reduction and a slower pace of living.
- Health tracking device - If your loved one has expressed concern about staying motivated with this new lifestyle, consider giving them a tracking device. It will help them monitor their progress and can keep track of the essentials, such as exercise, heart rate, and sleep quality.
- Healthy cookbook - You are what you eat, right? So what could be better than a gift that has endless options for nutritious meals? And in addition to a healthier diet, it will encourage your loved one to stay home and cook more, which can save a ton of money in the long run.
- Healthy food pack - Finally, what everyone enjoys ... food! Give the gift of a healthy diet by purchasing a meal delivery package or sending a basket of fresh fruit and nuts. After all, the quickest way to someone's heart is through their stomach, right?
The Gift of Happiness
There will be so many smiles, gasps of excitement, and instant bear hugs when the gifts suggested above are opened that you may not even know what to do with yourself. But that's a good thing. And it's also a great way to end the holiday season.
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