In this
materialistic world, nothing is more refreshing than the priceless gift of love.
Love always contributes to an individual’s sense of well-being – the sense of
belonging. The manifestation of love has many facets.
Years ago,
while working as a school counselor, I asked the question “what makes you feel
loved?” The answers I received were so enlightening, I decided to share them with
parents. Most were actions and words that didn’t cost anything, yet the return
was priceless, enhancing self-esteem, confidence, and showing genuine support. So, extending this exercise to adults, here’s a list of gifts that say “I love you.” Many cost very little money, most
are healthy, and all are priceless.
Here’s
a list of 78 holiday treats to boost the physical and mental health of your
loved ones.
*The gift of time
1. Attend a movie, sports event, or
cultural event (art exhibit, anyone?) together
2. Create a favorite dish together
3. Ask about their dreams (make sure to
listen more than you talk)
*
For the inner chef/ crafter/ gardener
*cookie mix layered in a jar, with instructions on the tag
*handmade soaps, lotions, bath salts
*chili or soup mix layered in a jar, with instructions on the tag
*bath salts
*herb seeds and those little peat pots with recipes
1. Wii Fit Video Games
2. Juicer
3. Grill Pan
4. Vegetable Steamer
5. Puzzles
6. Exercise Video
7. Nutrition Counseling Session
8. Running Shoes
9. Gym bag packed with new water bottle
*cookie mix layered in a jar, with instructions on the tag
*handmade soaps, lotions, bath salts
*chili or soup mix layered in a jar, with instructions on the tag
*bath salts
*herb seeds and those little peat pots with recipes
1. Wii Fit Video Games
2. Juicer
3. Grill Pan
4. Vegetable Steamer
5. Puzzles
6. Exercise Video
7. Nutrition Counseling Session
8. Running Shoes
9. Gym bag packed with new water bottle
10.workout
clothes, iPod and gift gym membership.
11. Subscription to health magazine
12. Day at the spa
13. Massage
14. Set of fluffy white spa towels
11. Subscription to health magazine
12. Day at the spa
13. Massage
14. Set of fluffy white spa towels
15.
Financial portfolio session
16. Relaxing jazz (we could get a list of some faves)
17. Trial gym membership
18. Mini vacation (weekend stay at a hotel)
19. Zumba music
16. Relaxing jazz (we could get a list of some faves)
17. Trial gym membership
18. Mini vacation (weekend stay at a hotel)
19. Zumba music
20.
Planning session with a professional organizer
21. Tuition for a community step, ballroom, or belly dancing class
22. Gift certificate for yogurt shop
23. Health journal
24. Tuition for a community stress management course
25. Season tickets to university or city arts events
For the lovable Geek
*Science kits, like crystal growing kits.
*Anatomy colouring books
*Geodes
*Dinosaur bone dig kits
21. Tuition for a community step, ballroom, or belly dancing class
22. Gift certificate for yogurt shop
23. Health journal
24. Tuition for a community stress management course
25. Season tickets to university or city arts events
For the lovable Geek
*Science kits, like crystal growing kits.
*Anatomy colouring books
*Geodes
*Dinosaur bone dig kits
To Your Health
1. Trial yoga membership
2. Music for Yoga and Other Joys - Jai Uttal (CD)
3. Coffee gift cards
4. Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. (Book)
5. Nature hikes (some areas host edible herb tours)
6. Digs (depending on where it is there are places where you can go dig for gemstones)
7. Tai Chi or Qi Gong class
8. Pilates
9. Reiki Session
10. Gift card for vegetarian restaurant
11. Suze Orman - The Road to Wealth (Book)
12. Gift card to iTunes or Rhapsody Membership
13. Sessions with a Nutitrionalist/Dietician
14. Manicure/pedicure gift certificate
15.
Designer original Envirosax reusable
bags
*Yoga mat & video
*Aromatherapy oils and burner
Ultra Giving
*The Hunger Site – all kinds of unusual gifts to help others
*Yoga mat & video
*Aromatherapy oils and burner
Ultra Giving
*The Hunger Site – all kinds of unusual gifts to help others
*Save-a-pet
membership with the Animal Rescue Site
*Organic goods (food, clothing, etc.)/ green items
*Nature guide (i.e. birds, trees, whatever)
*Organic goods (food, clothing, etc.)/ green items
*Nature guide (i.e. birds, trees, whatever)
*Learn
to sing DVD
*Scrapbooking kit with papers, stamps, ink,
etc.
*Art supplies too. Watercolor paints and paper, clay, colored pencil sets, etc.
*Art supplies too. Watercolor paints and paper, clay, colored pencil sets, etc.
*Giant
drawing pad
*Easel
*Smoothie
maker/ juicer
*Food
vacuum
*Fresh
herbs
*Garden
starter kit for raised garden
*Natural
hair care products, i.e. organic coconut oil
*Stress management books
*Stress management books
*Romance
books
*Kindle
& Nook gift certificates
*Unabridged
dictionary for writers
*Book
of baby names by country
*Luminosity brain
booster membership
Be sure to join me December 1st for some great book features just in time for Christmas gifts!
Be sure to join me December 1st for some great book features just in time for Christmas gifts!
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