When my husband and I met we were both in our 40’s and each had a house full of furniture. We had enough “stuff”. Our presents to each other are usually “experiences” rather than more “stuff”. For example, a sunset boat cruise with dinner, a weekend away, or a fishing charter trip. One of my favourite gifts was a day at a spa for pampering. We’ve also bought each other concert and theater tickets, a snorkeling trip and a whale watching boat cruise. At the top of my wish list this year is a gift voucher for massages which I have regularly for my back pain. The gift of quality time together is priceless to me, as our time together is limited by our work hours – my husband regularly works away from home, and I do shift work. Having said that, it is still nice to receive a gift sometimes and why not give someone a gift that can inspire a healthy lifestyle. Here are some ideas for gifts for your loved ones.
- FITNESS AND WELLBEING:
- gift certificate for massages
- sports shoes
- exercise equipment e.g. hand weights
- Hamper with beauty products, (ensure the moisturiser is sun friendly).
- yoga mat
- fitness tracker e.g. Fitbit
- Air purifier
- Workout gear and Sportswear: You feel better working out in comfortable clothes so a voucher to a sportswear shop like Lorna Jane, Nike or Rebel Sport allows them to buy workout gear that fits properly.
- 10 visit pass for a gym
- water filter
- SUMMER GIFTS:
- pool toys e.g. beach ball,
- beach games e.g. Volleyball,
- surfboard, body board or stand-up paddle board
- beach towel
- Sun hat, beach bag
- sunscreen
- Picnic set
- WINTER GIFTS:
- mittens, gloves, scarf,
- other outer wear to encourage outdoor activities
- beauty products including Chapstick, moisturiser, body butter
- indoor equipment -e.g. yoga mat
- mountain bike
- hiking shoes,
- skis, sled
- FOR ADVENTURE LOVERS AND ADRENALINE JUNKIES:
- Voucher for an indoor climbing venue
- camping equipment
- theme park tickets
- surfing lessons
- boxing gloves and boxing bag
- To Inspire a HEALTHY DIET, some ideas are:
- food dehydrator to make your own sun dried tomatoes etc.
- mortar and pestal
- voucher to a health food store or restaurant
- wok
- air fryer
- kit to grow your own bean sprouts or herbs
- reusable produce bags
- steamer cooking pot
- portable blender
- cooking lessons
- Hamper filled with healthy food
- juice extractor
- blender
- Recipe book with delicious, healthy recipes
I’d love to hear if you use any of these gift ideas! Please let me know by commenting below.
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