For many of us, the holidays revolve around parties, gifts, and going to parties to exchange gifts.
If you love the season of gift-giving as much as we do, check out our staff’s picks below for unique and healthy gift-giving options for the healthy people in your life. Or, if you hate buying gifts and you’re reading this the day before your holiday event, you’re welcome! Everything is available online, but don’t forget to add a hefty shipping fee.
Happy holidays from HealthyWomen!
It’s not your mom’s fanny pack
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“I never thought I’d buy or wear one of these ’80s fashion accessories, but I’m a big fan. They are super practical and hold up to everything. Who would have thought we would see the day? fanny packs Did he come back in style? The perfect gift for anyone in your life who needs to have their hands free to squeeze their legwarmers.”
—Beth Battaglino, CEO
funny underwear
“Underpants! I love giving and receiving the gift of whimsical underwear from cheek boss. You can never have enough super comfortable boxers with quirky designs like hot dogs or aliens. Cheek Boss is a woman-owned business and I love supporting their inclusive sizing and bold monthly subscription options.”
—Rebecca Sager, Senior Vice President of Development
Notebooks hahaha
“I literally laugh out loud every time I see the front of my notebook that says, ‘Spells and Charms People Should Fear Me For.’ WTF/Notebooks has over 200 funny and clever sayings to choose from. Another favorite: ‘Menopause and other things that turn me on.’”
—Kim Ledgerwood, Editorial Director
A donation to charity
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“As a Florida native, with family and friends affected by Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, I will be donating to convoy of hope as a gift this year. I will also donate to Wrongful medical debtknowing that most bankruptcies are caused by medical debt, so imagine how meaningful the gift of receiving the news that the debt has been paid can be.”
—Jessica Collison, Director of Program Analysis
Spa-inspired accessories
“These comfortable and colorful headbands They are great to use when washing your face or putting on makeup. It is the gift of a spa-type treatment without leaving home.”
—Kerri Agnello, administrative assistant
Cool sheets
“I think sheets make a good gift: they’re always appreciated, but they’re often not something people invest in. A particular company… cozy land — specializes in a material that is temperature controlled, so they are great for women going through menopause. “I bought them for my mom for her birthday and she loves them.”
—Jess Goddard, Senior Director of Marketing and Brand Integration
Desirable culinary tools
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“My new favorite thing is my bread slicer. Last year I got really into making sourdough breads, desserts and snacks – it all works! Sourdough has gut health benefits and the process of making all these deliciousness is also very therapeutic for me. If you’re a sourdough lover like me, you know that the worst part of the process is cutting the bread. The slicer is the perfect sous chef!
—Victoria Gherardi, editorial assistant
Subscription Training App
“Between taking the kids to school and working, I don’t have time to go to the gym in the morning. He Beachbody on Demand App It helps me stay fit and fits into my busy schedule. I love it because there are so many different types of workouts and all skill levels.”
—Julie Leff, Senior Webmaster
