By Are you having trouble figuring out what to gift your loved ones this holiday? It’s important to remember that the holidays are not about presents, but spending time and making memories with each other. So, to make the gift-giving part of the holidays a little easier for you, I have put together the ultimate guide to gifting both experiences and traditional gifts for everyone on your list, naughty or nice.
GIVE THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE & SPEND TIME TOGETHER
- An art museum or science center membership
- Orchestra or theater tickets
- Nature center or national park passes
- A fun family adventure for a picnic, camping or hiking in a new spot
- A family road trip or vacation
- A yoga/pilates class or series at a local studio
FOR YOUR PARENTS
- A healthy recipe with all the ingredients
- A local farm share for next year’s produce (Think of it as Christmas in July!)
- A soothing Himalayan salt lamp
- Favorite natural beauty or grooming product(s)
- A new perfume or cologne from The Burren Perfumery
- Super detoxifying mushroom soap (it smells amazing!)
- Fitness-related gear: yoga mat, workout clothes, headphones, fitness tracker, etc.
- A “day off” or pampering experience, such as a massage
- Outdoorsy gear: fire starter kit, a tent or hammock for camping, a multi-use knife, etc.
- A beautiful smelling candle
- A stainless steel water bottle that keeps drinks hot or cold (and to reduce plastic!)
- A new book
FOR THE FOODIE
- A new high-power blender or food processor
- Stainless steel or glass straws
- A spiralizer for making veggie noodles
- Kombucha brewing supplies
- Stainless steel or ceramic pan or baking dish (Be careful to buy something aluminum-free!)
- A meal at a new vegan restaurant
- A vegan cooking course in town
- A vegan home-delivery meal kit
- A new vegan cookbook
FOR THE FASHIONISTA/O
- A vegan purse or bag
- “Why I’m Vegan” gold charm necklace
- Vegan shoes
- Organic clothing
- Vegan makeup – Check out: 100 Percent Pure or Pacifica or Free People’s Vegan Beauty section
FOR KIDS
Consider the “Rule of Four”
- One “Want”— Examples include craft supplies or an educational gift in an area of their interest.
- One “Experience”— A pottery class, a special lunch date, movie tickets, or a game night.
- One “Wear”— Choose one clothing item, such as a winter coat or hiking boots.
- One “Read”— Select a book they might want to escape with.
For Younger Kids
- An art kit with natural, non-toxic paints
- Wooden people or doll house
- A new game (non-electronic)
- A beginner musical instrument, such as a guitar or drum
- A reusable writing tablet that encourages creativity
GIFTS FOR BABIES (OR EXPECTING PARENTS)
- Organic muslin/linen swaddling blankets
- A prenatal massage for mama-to-be
- A baby carrier wrap
- Amber teething necklace
- Milestone learning toys, such as baby’s first shapes box
FOR GRANDPARENTS
- A membership to a local Co-Op or meal delivery service
- A digital photo frame filled with photos
- A plant in a decorative planter
- A subscription to a plant based magazine or a new book
- A moisturizing face oil
- A day out with the kids
- Make them a delicious plant based meal
- A homemade craft from your kids
xx
☾Jessica♥Fitzgerald☽ 