Healthy Holiday Gifts 2011

Some of us still have some holiday shopping left to do (ahem…ME), so I put together this list of healthy holiday gift ideas for everyone who is procrastinating. Leave me a comment if you have healthy holiday gift ideas of your own. Let’s share!

Laurel’s 2011 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas

Organic Royal Riviera Pears – Harry & David’s boxes of Royal Riviera pears have always been a favorite of mine. The pears are divinely juicy and super sweet. They really are a special treat for the holidays.

Amazon Kindle E-books or Gift Cards – Know anyone who reads most of their books on their iPhone like me? Amazon e-books or e-book gift cards are a great gift, especially if you need something last minute. Speaking of e-books, here’s a great $5.00 bargain book written by my friend Suzanne Boothby called The After Cancer Diet.

Colorful Porcelain Tea Cups – These small tea cups make drinking tea more special and they come in such pretty colors.

Rondo Teapot with Stainless Steel Handle – Again, this makes tea drinking something special…and again the colors are oh-so-pretty.

Spicy Wine Mustard – This Whole Foods recipe sounds amazing and the comments people left indicate that it makes a great holiday present. I’m thinking of making batches of this for my family/friends. Sorry to spoil the secret, but this one is too good to share!

Cooks Herb Wreath - Give this pretty herb tree as a nice gift for a chef that doubles as a festive decoration. Rosemary trees are also a great idea.

Cast Iron Skillet – This is a good idea for a new homeowner or new apartment renter. It’s always nice to have extra cast iron skillets on hand.

Massage or Acupuncture Sessions – Buy a package of massages for your favorite stressed-out buddy. This gift keeps on giving.

Organic/Vegan Treats for Dogs – Snag these up for the dog owner in your life.

Bamboo Cat/Dog Nap Mat – Another great one for your favorite pet owner.

Indian Spice Kit – For the chef who loves exotic foods.

Handmade Soaps – If you’re not a master soap maker, try DeShawn Marie’s Etsy shop for gorgeous vegan soaps that make beautiful stocking stuffers.

Gifts for Charity – Check out these charity gifts from the International Rescue Committee.

Gnosis Chocolate – The “most nutritious chocolate on earth” is also the tastiest (in my opinion). Rock someone’s world by slipping one of these in a Christmas stocking. Simplicity and Sacred Feminine are my favorite flavors.

Mavea Water Filtration Pitcher – I got one of these Mavea pitchers this year and have been loving it ever since. The pour-through lid makes it easy to refill and the water tastes great. The filters are also pretty inexpensive if you order them on Amazon.

Babycakes’ Vegan Bakery Treats - I loooove this vegan bakery. If you’re not near one of the locations in NYC or LA, you can get their goodies shipped by FedEx to your door.

Forks Over Knives Movie – I keep hearing great things about this film. It’s on my wish list.

I hope you enjoyed my list! Happy holidays everyone!