For many people, the vacations revolve round events and presents and going to events to trade presents.
In the event you love the present giving season as a lot as we do, take a look at our employees picks under for distinctive, healthy-ish choices to provide to the wholesome folks in your life. Or, if you happen to hate shopping for presents and are studying this the day earlier than your holiday event, you’re welcome! All the pieces is offered on-line — simply don’t neglect to tack on a hefty slacker delivery payment.
Glad holidays from HealthyWomen!
Not your mother’s fanny pack
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“I by no means thought I’d purchase or use certainly one of these style fixtures from the ’80s, however I am a giant fan. They’re tremendous handy and maintain every thing. Who would have thought we might see the day fanny packs got here again in model?! The right present for anybody in your life who wants their arms free to scrunch their leg heaters.”
—Beth Battaglino, CEO
Enjoyable lingerie
“Underpants! I like giving — and receiving — the present of whimsical underwear from Cheek Boss. You possibly can by no means have sufficient pairs of tremendous snug underpants with wacky designs like hotdogs or aliens. Cheek Boss is a woman-owned firm, and I like supporting their inclusive sizing and cheeky month-to-month subscription choices.”
—Rebecca Sager, Senior Vice President of Growth
LOL notebooks
“I actually snort out loud each time I see the entrance of my pocket book that claims, ‘Spells and incantations folks ought to concern me for.’ WTF/Notebooks has greater than 200 hilarious and intelligent sayings to select from. One other favourite: ‘Menopause and different issues that get me heated.’”
—Kim Ledgerwood, Editorial Director
A donation to charity
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“As a local Floridian, with household and buddies affected by Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, I will be giving donations to Convoy of Hope as presents this yr. I am going to even be donating to Undue Medical Debt, realizing that almost all bankruptcies are brought on by medical debt so think about how significant the present of receiving information that the debt has been paid may be.”
—Jessica Collison, Director of Program Analytics
Spa-inspired equipment
“These comfortable and colourful headbands are nice to make use of when washing your face or making use of make-up. It’s the present of a spa-like therapy with out leaving your house.”
—Kerri Agnello, Administrative Assistant
Cool mattress sheets
“I feel mattress sheets are a very good present — they’re at all times appreciated however usually not one thing folks put money into for themselves. One firm particularly — Cozy Earth — focuses on a fabric that’s temperature-controlled, so that they’re nice for ladies going via menopause. I purchased them for my mother for her birthday, and he or she loves them.”
—Jess Goddard, Senior Director, Advertising and Model Integration
Craveable culinary instruments
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“My new favourite factor is my bread slicer. This previous yr I have been very into making sourdough breads, desserts, snacks — the works! Sourdough has gut-health advantages and the method of constructing all of those treats could be very therapeutic for me as nicely. In the event you’re a sourdough girlie like me, you already know that the worst a part of the method is definitely reducing the bread. The slicer is the proper sous chef!”
—Victoria Gherardi, Editorial Assistant