It’s so easy to lose track of our sanity this time of year! Is anyone else losing their mind over crowded malls and parking lot wars, or is it just me? This year I’ve made a commitment to myself to put my health and happiness first and not lose myself in the chaos. That means no malls! NADA! I’ve done all of my holiday shopping at local shops to support my home town, and on Amazon!
I wanted to share with my wonderful readers the things that I use in my own home to make it easy for me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It’s so much easier when your environment supports your healthy habits. My healthy home gift guide will give you ideas for the health nut in your life. Or maybe for the person who needs to live a healthier lifestyle, these gifts can be a gentle nudge in that direction.
In the spirit of transparency, the links I have provided are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission on stuff you buy through my links. However, I wouldn’t recommend anything I didn’t either use myself or completely love!
Cool Mist Humidifier Ultrasonic Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser
Full disclosure, this is not the exact essential oil diffuser I use (the one I use isn’t on amazon). But, I really wanted to include one here because I feel it greatly contributes to my health and wellbeing. I even got one for my office and my coworkers love it! This one is really similar, and actually a bit nicer too because it’s coated in wood, and looks so pretty! If i didn’t already have one I would definitely get this one.
Yoga Ladies Stretching Metal Bookend
OMG how cute are these book ends? Ok they don’t help make your home a healthier place but they are such a unique touch for the yogi that already has everything for her home!
Yoga blankets are essential to a good yoga practice, as they can be used for so many things. I love this one because since it’s also really stylish it would also make a great throw blanket as well!
Omega J8006 Nutrition Center Juicer
This is the exact juicer I use in my house, and I absolutely love it! I got it because of its easy clean up first and foremost. I used to have a juicer that required a lot of cleaning of many parts afterwards, and it eventually became a dust collector in the back of my kitchen cabinet. When my cousin had this one I fell in love with it and got one immediately. The juicing aspect is great, but the real beauty is in the easy clean up. I just rinse off a couple of parts and put them right back on. So simple! It now lives on my counter top.
Old Dutch Cast Iron Placidity Teapot
I absolutely love lose leaf tea! I use a cast iron tea pot, partly because it’s so pretty, but also because cast iron is so durable and it keeps the tea warm for a while. And I just feel so fancy pouring tea from a nice pot like this one!
Soma Sustainable Pitcher & Plant-Based Water Filter
I actually asked for this water filter for my birthday (I know…you know you’re getting old when you ask for a water filter for your birthday). The pitcher is just so pretty and modern, and I love the company (SOMA) for it’s integrity and care of the environment when creating their product. This thing is currently chilling in my fridge (ha get it!!!).
Ok I’m going to sound like a terrible yoga teacher, but I always thought I didn’t need a meditation pillow because I had plenty of pillows on my couch so why bother getting another one. Omg, I was so wrong. These meditation cushions are filled with buckwheat hulls, which give it a really sturdy and supportive feel. You really stay put when you’re on this thing, which is so important when you are easily distracted in meditation like me.
Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living
I got this cookbook for Christmas last year, and It’s so much more than a compilation of recipes. If you are interested in Ayurveda then this is the jackpot of all Ayurvedic cookbooks. It contains all the basic (and not so basic) information on Ayurvedic living, while also giving you great recipes for all the dosha types. It has recipes from basic all the way to complex so you can make anything your heart desires.
Fresh Energy Cookbook: Detox Recipes To Supercharge Your Life
I honestly don’t know when I got this book but I’ve had it a while and it gets a lot of use in my house. It contains great recipes that are super fresh and clean (mostly vegetarian). It also has great juice and smoothie recipes too. If you’re looking to clean up your diet or do a detox that doesn’t require you giving up solid food I highly recommend this book.
This book is great when I want a seasonal recipe. The recipes are organized into spring, summer, fall and winter chapters and showcase the produce that are in season that time of year. While there’s some typical vegan fare, many recipes play with expected ingredients in interesting ways: marinated tofu with ginger cashew dipping sauce; quinoa and black bean salad with apricot lime dressing; and spicy coconut pumpkin soup. The desserts are especially appealing, with options such as fresh fruit tart with almond crust; chocolate pecan pie; and banana coconut chocolate chip cookies.
Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Sprout with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
I have been wanting something like this for years!!! Who loves me? Ok, but how amazing would it be to grow your own herbs indoors all winter long? This herb kit can sit on your counter or a window sill all winter long and you will always have fresh herbs for your amazing dinners.
Philips Wake-Up Light with Sunrise Simulation
Somebody please get me one of these for Christmas (and if not I’m prepared to just get it for myself). I have the worst time waking up in the morning. My room is like a cave and gets absolutely no morning sunlight. I often hit snooze on my phone for an hour or more, yikes! This alarm clock wakes you up gradually with simulated sunlight and bird sounds so you can wake up naturally. Another perk is that you won’t need your phone right next to your bed anymore (a growing bad habit in my life).
Nutrient Dense superfood protein shake
My final gift idea for your health loving friend or family member is shakeology. I drink my shake every day and it gives me a ton of superfood nutrients and protein. It keeps me full for hours which is great since I don’t have much time to eat at work. I’ve tried so many different protein powders over the years and this is honestly one of my favorites. The website also gives you a ton of recipes, and not just smoothie recipes, I’m talking chocolate cake and snickerdoodle cookies. Apparently you can use the shakeology mix in so many recipes.
