What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day
When you ask your wife/mother/partner/Bombshell what she wants for Mother’s Day, there’s a 9 to 1 chance that she says, “Oh, I’m happy just knowing you and the kids are safe, happy, and healthy.”
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Give a Bountiful Basket of Health for Mother’s Day
Whether the object of your affection is your mother, an aunt, your sister or a close friend, choosing the perfect gift for Mother’s Day can be a challenging task. Flowers fade, and buying a blouse or scarf can be tricky when it comes to figuring out the right size and color. As for candy, well, the ingredients in most candies read like a list of items to buy for a chemistry laboratory experiment!
Be My Love: Six Sensational Valentine’s Day Gifts
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schultz
Charles M. Schultz’s quote sums up the reasons why we love Valentine’s Day: It combines the best emotion in life (love) with one of the world’s best foods (chocolate). Ahhhh.
Gift Ideas for the Beauty Lover
Is someone on your list obsessed with glamour and glitz? Or addicted to pampering products for every body part? Then you’ll love this handy gift guide, packed with inspiring bath and beauty ideas for people of all ages.
Give the Gift of a Gluten-Free Goodie Basket
By Cheryl McEvoy, NFCA Director of Communications & New Media
Food-filled gift baskets are typically considered a “safe” option for holiday giving. Everyone likes food, right? Well, when your recipient has celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, those gift baskets aren’t once size fits all.
Gifts for Your Guy (and Something for You, Too!)
This time of year, gift giving can get a little monotonous. You’re pretty sure your hubby doesn’t want another pair of socks, and although you’d love something sparkly under the tree, it’s just not in the budget this year. What’s a Bombshell to do? It’s time to get creative with your gift giving this holiday season.
10 Healthy Gift Ideas
Not sure what to get your friends and family this year? Consider these 10 healthy holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list!
1. Organic coffee/tea basket: For those who can’t go without their daily (or hourly) cup of coffee or tea, a gift basket of organic products is the perfect gift! Along with gourmet coffees and teas, consider including a colorful mug and a natural sweetener, such as stevia or organic honey.
2. Healthy food basket: Mix and match healthy foods to create a delicious and healthy gift for anyone on your list. Include organic grains, soup mixes, crackers, nuts/seeds and jams.
3. Bath & beauty basket: Give the gift of beauty with skin-pampering products for both men and women. Vitacost.com has many different skincare gift sets available, as well as cosmetics, soaps, bath and grooming accessories, and much more!
4. Water bottle: Keep your loved ones hydrated this holiday season with a BPA-free plastic or stainless steel water bottle. Perfect for home, school or travel!
5. Dark chocolate: Need an easy and healthy stocking stuffer? You can’t go wrong with chocolate! Just make sure it contains 70% (or more) cocoa for optimal antioxidant benefits.
6. Workout accessories: Help your friends and family stay active with workout clothes, DVDs or training/sports equipment, such as a pedometer, heart monitor, balance ball or jump rope.
7. Fitness class: A recreational fitness class is a great gift idea for kids and adults! Not sure where to sign up? Check out your local gym or rec center for a schedule, which usually includes classes like yoga, ballet, aerobics or team sports.
8. Cooking class: Give the gift that keeps on giving – knowledge! A cooking class is a great way for children and adults to learn a new skill and become more involved in nutrition and healthy food choices.
9. Massage session: Relaxation is an important part of overall health, and a massage is a great way to unwind from the stresses of the holiday season.
10. Gift certificate: Looking for the perfect gift? How about something that your friends and family can pick out themselves! A Vitacost.com gift certificate is ideal for men and women of all ages – with over 30,000 products to choose from, they’re sure to find exactly what they want!
Check out our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide for more healthy gift ideas!
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