December is here, snow is flying and the days 'til Christmas are counting down.
Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year! I love making memories with family and friends, reading stories to the kids cozied up by the Christmas tree and remembering to be thankful for these special relationships and for the ultimate gift of all, Jesus Christ. We've been baking "birthday cookies" for Jesus this week and the kids love it!
Maybe you have all of your Christmas shopping finished OR perhaps you're scrambling for a creative gift idea. Wherever you are in that broad spectrum, finding the perfect gift to bless someone special can be a daunting task!
Today I want to share a list of my favorite Swanson Health products to help you on the "perfect gift search". I love Swanson Health's variety of health products and their affordable prices.
Simple, thoughtful and health-minded gift ideas that don't break the bank!
Plus, Swanson Health is spreading the Christmas cheer by generously giving a $100 gift card to one of my readers! Enter at the bottom of this post after checking out this stocking stuffer list.
Gifts To Create An At-Home Spa Experience
1. EPSOM SALT: White Egret Lavender Epsom Salt
The perfect excuse to take time for a bath! This blend of certfified organic lavender essential oils and high quality pharmaceutical epsom salt is the perfect way to sooth sore muscles after a hard workout (or just a
really long day!).
Lavender Epsom Salt (30 oz.), $12.99
2. AROMATHERAPY: Swanson Aromatherapy
Certified Organic Lavender Essential Oil
In case you couldn't tell, lavender is my favorite aroma! I put a few drops of this Lavender essential oil in my diffuser to fill our home with a soothing, floral scent. This essential oil doesn't give me headaches like most candles or air fresheners do.
Organic Lavender Essential Oil (0.5 fl oz ), $9.99
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| Excuse my bad paint job and beaten up nails. The last two marathons destroyed me! |
3. NAIL CARE: Mineral Fusion
Nail Polish Remover
Though I rarely get a black toenail, runner's feet generally just aren't pretty. Mineral Fusion's acetone free nail polish remover easily takes off the darkest nail polish and preps for a new coat. Darker colors, like this red, work best for covering up that occasional black and/or missing toenail.
Nail Polish Remover, $7.34
4. DEODORANT: Tom's of Maine
Naturally Dry Deodorant
Tom's natural powder deodorant holds up on the run and the scent isn't overpowering. A simple product and nice addition to the gym bag!
Deodorant - Natural Powder, $4.66
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| Avalon Organics' lotion to put on after an epsom salt and lavender soak. |
5. BODY LOTION: Avalon Organics
Hand and Body Lotion Lavender
Dry winter air and running outside in the freezing temps dries out the skin so fast! Lotion is great but it's important to find one with quality ingredients that do all good and no harm. Apply this lotion after a warm shower or bath to rehydrate dry winter skin (and smell great, too!).
Hand and Body Lotion (32 oz.), $13.92
6. AU NATURALE COSMETICS: Honeybee Gardens
Pressed Mineral Powder
A light brush of Honeybee Gardens' pressed mineral powder and maybe a dash of
natural mascara are all a girl could need! This powder leaves a natural, not caked on look and feels weightless.
Pressed Mineral Powder, $9.34
7. MASSAGE: NOW Foods
Tranquil Rose Massage Oil
Massage oil is a sweet gift idea! If a massage is included, it's even better. The rose scent is pleasant, oil absorbs quickly and leaves the skin feeling smooth and fresh.
Tranquil Rose Massage Oil (8 fl oz), $6.47
Gifts To Fuel Your Runner
8. ON-THE-GO SNACK: Clif Bars
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Clif Bars are a protein-filled snack to grab as you run out the door or while craving something midday. The peanut butter bars are a quick source of energy and are made with 70% organic ingredients including rolled oats, toasted oats, milled flaxseed and peanut butter.
Clif Crunch PB (12 bars), $15.14
9. RUNNING FUEL: Honey Stinger
Ginsting Energy Gel
This is my #1 favorite runner gift - besides a race entry or new shoes. Gels are key to those marathon training long runs. Honey Stinger's gels are made with... surprise...
honey rather than other mystery ingredients. Kola nuts are the caffeine source that gives you a much-needed kick during a long effort!
Ginsting Energy Gel (24 gels), $25.99
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| Enjoying Nuun after a hot and humid run over the summer |
10. RE-HYDRATION: Nuun
Active Effervescent
Nuun tablets make hydration easier and taste better, too! After a hard workout or even on a non-workout day, I add Nuun to my water and it's delicious.
Nuun Tri-Berry, $5.45
Gifts for a Perfect Coffee Date
11. COFFEE ON-THE-GO: Mount Hagen
Organic Fairtrade Instant Coffee
If we're out of town or even on an early race morning, this quality instant coffee is the way to go. Instant coffee seems to have a bad reputation but Mount Hagen's Organic is a different story. I would choose its bold flavor over a stop at the coffee shop and one jar makes a whopping
60 cups of coffee!
Mount Hagen Instant Coffee, $8.96
12. SOMETHING SWEET: Lovely Candy Co.
Chewy Original Caramels and Endangered Species Chocolate Dark Chocolate Bar
Delicious caramels and chocolate for a good cause. Who can resist! Both of these treats are a the perfect "just because" gift, in moderation of course ;)
Chewy Original Caramels (6 oz.), $4.59. Dark Chocolate Bar (3 oz.), $2.67
Be sure to enter below for a chance to win a $100 Swanson Health gift card!
Life to the Full & Swanson Health Products Winter Giveaway
The giveaway is open to US and Canada (excluding Quebec) residents, 18 years of age or older and the offer is void where prohibited. This giveaway was sponsored by Swanson Health Products. The giveaway runs through December 19th.
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