In our homes, holiday gifting is a meaningful way to treat our families and friends to gifts that bring them awesome health and pure joy!
26 years ago, when I was pregnant with my first daughter, I learned the concept of body burden: what we put into and onto our bodies can weigh us down and make us sick, OR it can energize us and help us thrive.
Give meaningful gifts that help people thrive! Don’t let toxins and chemicals disrupt your life or their life!! Here’s a list of holiday gifts that are creative, joyful, and full of health!
Artwork/personalized gifts– There is so much plastic and electronic junk in the world. Take a minute to look through this site, and I think you will be completely refreshed and inspired. It’s the sweetest idea to have this artist (my sister!) craft something personalized for someone you love so much! The artist takes on special projects, or you can buy right off her site.
MUTHA– It is WILD how this one specific product has created the skincare glow I’ve been going for! This toner from MUTHA is exceptional. I’m still wary of Botox and peels, but I do want to have young-looking skin, so I am always on the hunt for a few specific youthful-look-inducing skin care items! Requirements for me are that they provide GLOW and reduce fine lines! This toner has the slightest “buzz” when applied, so avoid your eyes. I use it at night and in the morning, and I really love how it sets the tone for my skin. Side note, the MUTHA body butter is also fantastic. See more about their certifications and natural ingredients here!
360 Cookware- Earlier this year, my bloodwork came back higher in heavy metals than I was comfortable with. My homeopathic practitioner recommended I review my pots and pans and tea kettle (we cook almost every night and drink a lot of tea/coffee). This cookware is our stainless steel (no aluminum, no nickel, no Teflon!!!) It’s a Made in America product (love that!) and the cookware provides superior heat conductivity, distribution, and retention. It’s a high-quality stainless steel inside and out, ensuring easy clean up, durability, and lasting beauty.
Avocado Pillows- Way before it was trending, we were die-hard organic mattress and pillow fans in our home; think about it…For the 8 hours (ideally) that we sleep/rest every single night, we have the chance to be breathing toxins OR not breathing toxins. Most pillows are made from synthetic ingredients, polyester, flame retardants… Chemicals that we don’t want ourselves or our children to be breathing. The variety from avocado is excellent, read through the descriptions to determine what suits you best, but overall, rest easy knowing that you are not absorbing toxic ingredients while you rest. They also provide a 100-day trial for another level of peace of mind!
Healthy non-toxic candle/scents/air fresheners– Two of my kids got their own apartments this year and just like most of us, they want it to have a great scent in their new homes; One of my hard and fast rules is NO toxins in the home and candles and diffusers are guilty of so many hormone ((and lung and liver) ) disruptive fragrances. Buy organic soy, coconut, or beeswax. Make sure your home is not a place where you are adding layers of burdens to your life. These scents and candles from Grow Fragrance are phenomenal and a perfect way to get the joy, but not the toxins. I also buy organic candles from local shops like our Roslyn Salt Cave; (not to mention, a zillion other things I love about this Salt Cave- it’s a must do!)
Water Filter – water filtration is critical (to name a few culprits, I prefer no fluoride, hormones, or arsenic in my drinking water). We have a whole house filter as well as this countertop reverse osmosis filter; This countertop filter allows an easy way to get the toxins out without disruption to the house water flow. While I do have to fill the jug a few times a day, I like knowing I did the best I could with purifying the drinking water in my home for my family.
Tea Kettle -This is my tea kettle of choice, made of stainless steel by a Japanese company, containing no teflon or nickel. Pair with our organic tea company of choice, Serendipitea, and make a beautiful gift basket!
Medical Medium Life-Changing Foods (New Book!) – I’ve gifted so many Medical Medium books over the years, they are gorgeous! The photos of the recipes are so enticing, and the recipes themselves are delicious! If anyone I know is struggling with a health issue, there is always a tidbit in his books that helps someone feel better. I usually pair the book with a lemon press or a blender. My young adult kids love the Ninja Single Serves; they are actually incredibly powerful and so convenient.
Lifestyle Programs – sometimes a committed course of action is just what’s needed to propel us forward. I love the offerings by Evolve By Erika and Marci Baron; I’m always inspired by the quote, “change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change”.. These two leaders offer up a whole new approach to wellness and thriving. A fantastic gift for people you love who want to take things to the next level.
Rose Quartz Roller – I think every one on the planet needs one of these rollers; I’ve started traveling with mine, as its the most relaxing and stress -reducing tool after the tightness that comes from airline travel; Roll it deep into the jaw and cheekbones, the neck, the shoulders– it works wonders and weighs hardly anything, making it super easy to lug along.
Enjoy the wide array of unique ideas and promise to take great care of yourself now and in 2026. If moms don’t care for ourselves, it’s really hard to care for so many others who depend on us.
Xo, Michelle
