The time has come to start thinking about holiday gifts! Over the years, I’ve realized that I’ve become much more particular with the types of gifts I want to give and also hope to receive. Going through my healing journey and adopting a more holistic lifestyle, I became more aware of the types of products I was putting in and on my body and the effects they were having on my hormones. I also embraced my nerdy side and love any product that will enhance my health.
A lot of beauty products are made with endocrine disrupting chemicals which means they affect your thyroid and adrenal glands (and overall hormones). These products contain phthalates, sulfates, parabens, heavy metals and fragrances. These chemical compounds are either used as preservatives or to enhance the product. The issue is that these compounds are absorbed through skin and find their way into the bloodstream. These chemicals interfere with your body’s ability to function properly and can lead to health issues such as allergies, infertility, thyroid issues and more.
As a woman, I tend to receive a lot of beauty products as gifts. Whether it’s a holiday gift exchange with friends or your significant other wanting to impress you, beauty products seem to be a “go-to” gift for women. I certainly love all things beauty and love trying new products, but when I found out how harmful a lot of these mainstream products are, I decided I no longer could gift them to my loved ones in good conscience.
I also prefer to spend my money on products and companies that have their consumers’ best interest in mind. This means I vote with my dollar and support companies that do not intend to harm my health.
With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to put a Holistic Holiday Gift Guide together that you could use to shop for your holistic loved one or yourself! These are products that I myself use and would purchase for my loved ones. I’ve tried to include gift ideas that are either Eco-friendly, organic and/or nontoxic to make gift-giving easier and alleviate any stress when it comes to shopping.
I also included free and/or budget-friendly gift ideas because the holidays are not a reason to go into debt. There are plenty of things to do that don’t require much money that are healing to the body! Whatever you do, enjoy the time with your loved ones and remember that health is wealth.
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Happy shopping and let me know if you have any questions!
Free/Budget-Friendly Ideas:
Go hiking or for a nature walk
Watch the sunset/sunrise with a loved one
Cook a new recipe with loved ones
Create a spa night with your favorite nontoxic beauty products
Write letters to loved ones detailing what you love about each other
Have a dance party at home
Products:
1. Beauty Counter Cosmetics - nontoxic beauty products ($20+)
2. Primally Pure Cosmetics - nontoxic beauty products and home products ($15+)
3. Dry Brush Kit- lymphatic drainage massage kit to use daily before or in the shower ($19)
4. Gua Sha Kit- natural quartz stone tools used in Traditional Chinese Medicine facial massage ($16)
5. Essential Oils- an alternative to candles, essential oils can be used in a variety of ways to support the body ($20+)
6. Essentially Charlie Candles- nontoxic candles made from beeswax and essential oils that don’t harm your body or home ($15+)
7. Cote Nail Polish- nail polish without toxins such as formaldehyde, toluene, xylene, parabens and more! ($18)
8. Pact Organic Clothing- organic clothing for the whole family ($25+)
9. Beauty By Earth Self Tanner - my favorite at-home self tanner that doesn’t streak or turn me orange! ($30)
10. Attitude Self Care and Home Care Products - nontoxic cleaning products and body care products ($6+)
11. Defender Shield - protection from EMFs while using electronic devices ($60+)
12. Blue Light Blocking Glasses- protect your circadian rhythm and wear these while looking at electronic screens during the day. Code “restored10” at checkout saves you 10% ($16+)
13. Evening Blue Light Blocking Glasses- protect your circadian rhythm and wear these while looking at electronic screens during the evening ($30+) *use code “restored10” to save on your purchase!
14. Himalayan Salt Lamp- great for improving ambiance in a room and creating a peaceful environment ($20+)
15. Shower Water Filter- remove contaminants prior to showering with this water filter you can install on your own ($31)
16. Hydroflask Stainless Steel Water Bottle- reusable, durable and practical water bottle for everyday use ($28+)
17. Stainless Steel Straw- reusable, Eco-friendly, and practical for every day use ($7+)
18. Reusable Produce Bags- shop for produce with these reusable bags and skip out on the plastic bags. Bonus- they are machine-washable ($10+)
19. Tongue Scraper- protect the bacteria in your mouth by giving it that extra support found in a tongue scraper. Use after brushing your teeth daily ($7+)
20. Branch Basics- nontoxic and effective cleaning product for the home and environment ($40+)
21. Thrive Market Membership- for the conscious foodie in your life- this online membership gives access to food items for all diets at a discounted price ($59)
22. Clearly Filtered Water Filter- With multiple options ranging from water bottles to pitchers to under-the-sink filters, they use a unique dual-technology approach that can remove up to 99.9% of 365+ contaminants. (+60+)
23. Vivo Barefoot- All Vivobarefoot footwear are designed to be Wide, Thin and Flexible: as close to barefoot as possible. They promote your foot's natural strength and movement. Allowing you to feel the ground beneath your feet. I have LOVED my Vivos and highly recommend them!
24. The Wellness Optimizing Journal- My friend, mentor and coach has created the perfect journal to help anyone optimize their wellness. This 12-week guided journal provides the prompts and encouragement you need to improve your habits, mindset and body.
25. Attitude Living - Nontoxic personal care products for you and your loved ones! They also have household products and everything smells amazing!
26. Auric Blends - Incense, perfumes and bath bombs which are nontoxic and smell amazing! I first smelled “Love” on a friend and fell in love with it, so I’ve been using their roll-on. Easy for travel and compact enough to fit in any purse or cross body!
Food:
1. Pique Tea- tested for heavy metals and mold, this organic tea is a pantry-staple ($11+)
2. Purity Coffee -tested for mold, this coffee is flavorful and safe ($20+)
3. Siete- this brand of chips, tortillas, vegan queso and more offers variety to a health-conscious diet ($8+)
4. Nuzest- protein powder tested for heavy metals, contains minimal ingredients, and very versatile (smoothies, baking, mixing, etc.) ($45+)
5. Purely Elizabeth- granola, baking mixes, and other goodies that are gluten free, refined-sugar free and absolutely delicious ($8+)
6. Simple Mills- crackers, baking mixes, and more yummy products that are made with minimal ingredients ($5+)
7. Forager- plant based and dairy free products such as yogurt, protein drinks and even chips ($3+)
8. Eating Evolved- chocolate products made with minimal ingredients and fun flavors ($6+)
9. Perfect Bar- refrigerated bars that can be eaten on-the-go or as a treat ($3+)
10. LMNT- my favorite way to stay hydrated is through these LMNT packs. Adding minerals to your water “charges” your water in a way that allows your cells to absorb the water, ultimately leading to increased hydration.
11. Further Foods - delicious, tested for heavy metals, and actually improve your health! These collagen powders, superfood blends and supplements have made their way into my daily rotation. I love the vanilla, chocolate and hazelnut collagen powders. I put the vanilla in my coffee or matcha, drink the chocolate powder in heated almond milk, and have been adding hazelnut to coffee or hot almond milk!
12. Just Ingredients Grass-fed Whey Protein Powder - Protein powder made from only real, whole-food ingredients with no added fillers, emulsifiers, or gums.
Higher Ticket Items:
1. Oura Ring- this ring gives a detailed report on your sleep, heart rate variability, basal body temperature, respiration rate, steps, and more ($299+) *use this code to save $50 on your Oura Ring purchase!
2. Infrared Sauna- this brand of saunas has been tested for low EMF exposure which makes it one of the safest on the market. Saunas have many benefits which include reducing inflammation, supporting the body’s detox pathways, enhancing energy and more ($2999+)
3. Air Doctor- indoor air quality is important and our homes’ air quality can actually become toxic very quickly. This brand of air filters removes gases, odors and more ($600+)
4. Wake Light Alarm Clock- this light acts as an alarm clock to gradually lighten up your room to mimic the rising sun ($117)
5. Berkey Water Filter - remove over 200+ contaminants from your water and be sure to add the fluoride filter to your purchase ($249+)
6. Red Light Therapy Light- support your body’s mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell), improve skin, and muscle recovery with red light therapy sessions ($300+) Use code “restored10” at checkout to save 10%.
7. Henry Rose Perfume - nontoxic perfume with a variety of scents to fit your every need. From daytime to evening, you’ll find the scent you’re looking for with them. This perfume actually lasts all day, too! Before you commit to a full-sized bottle, I recommend you try their sample pack to pick your scent.
8. Sunlight Inside - Lamps that change color (and intensity) continuously with the time of day, just like natural light. The custom controllers contain an internal clock which knows the time of day, time of year and place on earth (set to your location before they ship) and they use this information to calculate the spectrum of natural light on a moment-by-moment basis. The lamps change color by actively mixing together light from different color LEDs to create different shades of white. In simple terms, the ratio of blue light to red light changes with the time of day. Great for anyone who doesn’t get enough natural light throughout the Winter! ($280+)
Although there are other items that are fabulous for the “holistic at heart,” I felt that this list gave a wide variety of products and prices. I hope this list is helpful and I’d LOVE to hear if you purchase any of these items!
Remember, it’s not just about the gift so be sure to partake in the free/budget-friendly ideas as well! Happy Holidays!