Holiday Health and Wellness List 2023
Sharing a collection of Health and Wellness items that make great gifts for the special person on your list. You may be surprised at some items, but they fall under wellness in their own way: introducing cleaner candles, wellness treatments to raise serotonin levels (yoga or massage), and coloring activities that lower cortisol. Enjoy and happy shopping!
EXERCISE:
Here are ways to travel with equipment and add something new to your repertoire!
2. X Bands
I love using my X Bands along with weights!
Gift Certificates:
3. ME! Inspire someone to start their journey with this health coach.
Email sherry@rippleeffecthealthcoach.com to buy physical or digital gift cards.
4. You can not go wrong with these ladies! They both know about gardening and growing plants. What a great idea to encourage someone to grow their own veggies!
Do you know someone who wants to start a garden or needs some guidance? This is a great gift.
5. Everyone should try reflexology!
6. Gifts to help muscle and spinal health.
Try medical massages like Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Cupping Therapy, which target the source of muscle and fascia problems.
Improve your range of movement with chiropractic. Ryan and Kayla make house calls!
7. Check out these Yoga studios’ schedules and join a class with your gift recipient.
8. Mani/Pedi Self-Care
A self-care service like a mani/pedi is always a refreshing option that allows you to sit back & relax!
Sam has her own private studio in her basement and you will get the royal treatment. This is a great wellness gift, because it gives the receipent a chance to relax and lower those cortisol levels.
9. For a great spa experience, gift them a scalp massage or a facial!
Cleaner Gifts:
While you may be familiar with some of these, the below items utilize less harsh chemicals and more organic ingredients.
10. Both of these wonderful candle companies are local and I love them!
Mordern Forestry gives 30% off for returning the used glass the candles are burned in. They are in the lobby of the Grand Bohemian for the month of December.
11. Oils, body scrubs, lotions, and natural facial and body products.
Everything from Lavender heel rubs ( great stocking stuffer) to Bath salts to Lavender cream ( great to rub on your body for a restful night's sleep.
Botanical Face Serum by Tweefontein Herb Farm
I try to stay local but I found this at a Farmer's market and love it! They ship and offer some other great products.
Lotion and Body Wash by Oak Creek Naturals
The peach scent is my favorite - Lotion/Body Wash
Food gifts
12. Wellness baskets! I made a care package of SC local foods for a friend in CA. It was fun to create and the recipient LOVED it!
Include some fruits, nuts, healthy snacks and healthy foods. Check out my Instagram or shoot me a message for ideas and personal recommendations.
The Landrum Farmer’s Market, Bellew's Market, Belue's Market, and Spartanburg Farmer's Market are great places to find local goods to fill your gift basket.
OTHER GIFTS:
13. Stimulate your mind with games and puzzles.
Coloring / Paint by Number/ Word Search are trending as beneficial methods of mindless mental stimulation. SHOP HERE.
Coloring books, painting or word search are not just for kids! These can be a relaxing distraction from a tough day. And if you are relaxing, then your cortisol levels are declining!
And while you are at Barnes and Noble browse the cookbook section for a fun new cookbook.
14. Get creative and bond over cooking classes!
Front Yard Foods offers sourdough bread classes and more.
15. Home and kitchen items are great gifts. Choose good, quality products from your local store like:
16. Massagers make fantastic Christmas gifts.
I have something similar to the one below and it's wonderful! I bought from Relax the Back. Their Greenville store is located in Woodruff Drive. Ashley and Gina are available to help with other products.
Cuzy Neck Massager
17. This handheld massage gun is also highly recommended.
18. Gifting a sauna may be kinda tough, so the next best thing is a sauna blanket! Disclaimer: I have never used a sauna blanket but know people that do.
I hope this list inspires you to give the gift of health and wellness or simply treat yourself!
Merry Christmas!
Sherry