We all know that person who, year after year, gives gifts that make everyone smile. Our guide will help you be that smart, thoughtful gift giver too—with presents that encourage happiness and good health for everyone on your list.
Here’s a peek at some of our favorite ways to spread holiday cheer, from helping the earth and giving to charity to literally saving a life. For product details, buying information, and plenty more great gift ideas, follow the links below.
Workday Workout
For the friend who’s stuck behind a desk all week, the Gaiam BalanceBall Chair provides the core-strengthening benefits of sitting on a stability ball and it won’t roll away if left unattended. See this and more fitness gifts here.
Green Travel Aid
Environmentally friendly travel gets a fashion upgrade with the Jane Marvel Hanging Cosmetic Bag, an animal-free product case. See this and more ideas for nature lovers here.
High-Quality Olive Oil
Round Pond’s Italian Varietal has a fresh, intense flavor and is fantastic in salad dressings, drizzled over grilled fish, or in dips and tapenades. See this and more edible gifts here.
A Gadget That Makes Walking Cool
The iToys Me2 device is part role-playing game, part pedometer—and a great way to get computer junkie kids interested in real-world activity. See this and more kid-friendly presents here.
Cheerful Chopping
The cheery MoMA Colorful Rings Cutting Board is odor-resistant and dishwasher safe, which means easy cleanup and no worrying about scary bacteria being left behind. See this and more kitchen contributions here.
Memoir-in-Progress
Sometimes just making someone feel special is enough to promote good health. The friend who’s always jotting down notes on napkins will love the embossed, faux-leather Pottery Barn Monthly Journal Set. See this and more pampering presents here.
Don’t-Toss-Your-Cookies Gift Basket
If she has morning sickness, do some sleuthing and find out what treats won’t make her upchuck (some ideas: Gatorade, ginger tea, ginger ale, Preggie Pops, lemon hard candies, licorice, crackers, pretzels, and oatmeal cookies). See this and more gifts for every trimester here.
Aromatic Homemade Soap Bars
Biggs & Featherbelle’s prettily packaged bars include Polar Bar, scented with peppermint oil, and fragrance-free Bar-tender, made with rich plant oils for sensitive skin. See this and more all-natural presents here.
Give a Goat
For the person who has everything: Imagine the difference you could make by buying a goat (in his or her name) for a hungry family in Malawi. See this and more surprising ways to give back here.
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Another great gift idea is a professional advocacy service to help you navigate the health system, find lower cost services and insurance, and support for elderly patients facing complex care decisions.
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