Small, But Mighty Stocking Stuffer Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Nutritious Life is making your holiday shopping effortless this year. We have handpicked (and tested so you can shop stress free) the healthiest, most practical, and inspiring items for every area of your life.  We have something for everyone on your list. We’ll help you (and your loved ones) get better sleep, relax, cook up healthy and delicious meals, sparkle with self-care, move more, and simply be more joyful!  Small, but mighty…these healthy stocking stuffers will bring your loved ones calm, great skin, safety, and most of all smiles. Gosili Silicone Travel Mug Sustainable coffee drinking! A chic, reusable cup that will encourage your loved one to ditch the paper cups. They are durable and meant to last a lifetime…which is kind of the point!  Gosili travel mug, $15   Pretty Connected Mask Chain Sarah Jessica Parker won’t leave home without it. You’ve seen it worn on Emily in Paris, and all of your favorite influencers can’t stop talking about it. We’re talking about the Pretty Connected mask chain. It’s the ultimate accessory for 2020. Everyone will love to receive a little sparkle and shine to go with their masks. They can wear it as a necklace, bracelet, mask chain, and more! Committed to giving back, Pretty Connected is donating 10% of all sales to No Kid Hungry and The Armenia Fund. Pretty Connected x Sequin Good Vibes Mask and Chain set (with four different charm options). Prices range from $58-$78.   Terra & Co Charcoal Toothpaste Set We’ve definitely jumped on board the charcoal toothpaste train. Terra & Co is a clean and sustainable oral care brand with a new holiday set which is a great stocking stuffer. We love the eco-friendly option for a bright smile, plus the company’s mission is to support women in business.  Terra & Co Organic & Eco Oral Care Bundle, $30 Sour Lemon Beverage Company Apple Cider Vinegar When you think of apple cider vinegar, you may turn your nose up. It does have a bit of a shocking taste. The taste fairies at Sour Lemon Beverage Company have a fix. Their apple cider vinegar based concentrate has all the health benefits and actually tastes good.  Their variety pack is great for your health conscious friends. Try the Pink Lemonade and Limeade first (so good!).  Sour Lemon variety pack, $28 LANO 101 Ointment Bauble Fun fact: One of LANO’s 101 ointment is sold every minute, globally. It’s the perfect, must-have item to add to your holiday shopping list.  This balm has 101 uses like soothing dry cuticles, cracked heels, and dry nasal passages, keeps eyebrows in place, soothes windburn, cold-chapped cheeks, dry brittle nails, paper cuts, insect bites, a supercharging moisturizer, and more. LANO 1010 Ointment Bauble, $17,  Venus ET Fleur Ornaments These ornaments are the perfect stocking stuffer for your loved ones. Available in two options, a Votive Candle (Rose Blanche or Nue Tuberose scents) or the celeb favorite, Le Mini Round Rose (all colors available)—your tree will smell (and look) amazing. Venus ET Fleur ornament, from $45 – $59 Home-Grown Cactus & Succulent Kit Give a little something fun to do on a wintery day. They can cultivate their own little garden inside with this succulent kit. It comes with everything—seeds,  planters, and it is really easy to do (no stressful, complicated directions!).   Cactus Garden Kit, $35 Sustainable Cutlery Set NAMAR is a sustainable, reusable cutlery set made to help us get one step closer to minimizing the spread of germs and reducing waste to preserve our planet. Made out of 100% wheat straw, you can toss this set into your bag, and use it whenever you are in need. Plus, a portion of the proceeds are donated to Save the Earth Foundation NAMAR Cutlery Set (in 4 colors), $12 Touchland Power Mist Touchland Power Mist‘s pulverizer spray system ensures that the fast-evaporating sanitizer formula is evenly distributed across your hands to kill 99.99% of harmful, illness causing germs, while the naturally hydrating ingredients keep your skin feeling soft and moisturized all day long–with absolutely no stickiness! Create your own bundles this holiday by selecting the scents you, your family, and friends will enjoy in sets of 3, 5, 8 or 20! The more you add, the more you save! (Starting at $12 each on Touchland.com) Bullstrap 1st Impression Candle Does someone on your list have a new home? This candle is perfect in name. Bullstrap’s 1st Impression Candle smells amazing (amber and teakwood). It isn’t overpowering, and really warms a room. The candles are made with 100% soy wax + zero harmful fragrances. Bullstrap 1st Impression Candle, $24.95 Berlin Skin Black Spruce Body Oil A unisex body oil that smells just like Christmas is a luxury great for any stocking. Use this organic, plant-based hydrating oil right after showering or shaving. 4 to 5 drops goes a long way—and it’s really lightweight. A pro tip: Before applying, try inhaling the scent from the cup of your hands for extra soothing and relaxing aromatherapeutic benefits. Bonus: If you have brittle, damaged hair, try applying a tiny amount to the ends of your damp hair. Berlin Skin Black Spruce Body Oil, $72 Gindo’s Hot Sauce For your spicy friend, hot sauce is a perfect gift. Gindo’s is a husband and wife team who set out to make a “spice of life” (cute!). They wanted to inspire creativity in the kitchen, and that sounds great to us! Try their Honey Habanero or get the Ghost of Christmas Trio for a sampling of all. Gindo’s Ghost of Christmas Hot Sauce Box, $40 FreeBand Sanitizer Wristband This is the ultimate stocking stuffer for all your loved ones. Are you always hunting down your mini bottle of sanitizer in your purse or scouring the store for a wipe or bottle when shopping? This genius invention allows you to wear yoru sanitizer as a bracelet! Easily refillable with your choice of sanitizer, and comes in a variety of colors—and for kids too! Freeband, $20 (photo credit: Shutterstock and

The Best Healthy Gifts to Give this Year

Shouldn’t every gift you give help your loved ones live their most Nutritious Lives? We think so! That’s why our official 2016 Nutritious Life Gift Guide is filled with unique, healthy gifts for everyone on your list. Help your foodie sister-in-law stock her kitchen with tools for eating well in 2017 (organic artisan spices?), for example, or your fitness-obsessed BFF recover faster (the best foam roller!). Here are the healthy gifts everyone will be excited to unwrap—whether they’re already committed to a wellness-focused lifestyle or you’re giving them a friendly holiday nudge in the right direction. Healthy Gifts: Eat Empowered The Well Necessities Subscription, $40–50 A seasonal delivery of functional foods and lifestyle essentials that protect and promote your health, curated by dietitian Lisa Hayim, MS, RD, a graduate of The Nutrition School. (You can gift one delivery or set someone up for the whole year.) Organic Artisan Baking Spices in Magnetic Jars, $140 Art Basel meets Food Network: These good-for-you spices look like a piece of art and are super functional at the same time, since they stick right onto the fridge for easy access. Brass Spoon Rest, $32–110 The home cook and hostess will love this chic piece for resting spoons while whipping up a feast or putting them out for serving at a dinner party. Life’s Abundance Plant Protein Chocolate Powder, $55 Something for a smoothie-lover’s stocking? This plant-based protein powder is made with the highest quality, clean ingredients (I should know—I helped formulate it!). The Hemsley + Hemsley Spiralizer, $17 For the pasta lover who’s trying every strategy to cut back on carbs, this veggie noodle tool—made by cool food bloggers Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley will transform meal time. Healthy Gifts: Drink Up S’well Water Bottle, $25–45 S’well’s bottles keep water cold for 24 hours and, in cool patterns like Dark Forest, are super chic. They come in multiple sizes (the small nine-ounce is great for kids to throw in their backpacks), and gifting one also means giving back, since the company helps provide clean drinking water to kids around the world. House of Matcha Gift Set, $89 Matcha’s position as the trendiest tea isn’t budging in 2017, and that makes us happy, given its health benefits and taste. This gorgeous gift set comes with the highest quality matcha. Healthy Gifts: Sleep Deep Thrive Pillow, $88 A fun, cheeky reminder for the most overworked in your life that getting enough sleep is essential when it comes to getting ahead. Healthy Gifts: Sweat Often Withings Activite Steel, $150 Finally, a smartwatch the stylish dude in your life will actually wear, with a sleek design and effective fitness tracking. Monrow Oversized Camo Basic Legging, $135 A fun print on a blend of cotton/spandex fabric makes these the perfect option for the woman who likes to wear her leggings from barre class to brunch. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33 Shield, $125 A great pair of sneakers is really all anyone needs to get in a workout wherever they are, and this sleek new design from Nike comes with a bonus: a weather-protective coating that will keep the runner on your gift list comfortable (AKA dry feet) on slushy, winter runs. Sweaty Betty Escape Sweater, $160 The perfect cute-and-cozy piece to layer over leggings on the way to yoga or on a long, cold-weather run. Healthy Gifts: Nurture Yourself Lauren Roxburgh Aligned Life Foam Roller, $15–45 A good foam roller can literally change an active person’s life. I use mine daily, and my kids love it, too—so you can consider it a family gift, really. Jiva Apoha Personalized Body Oil, $200 For the person in your life who needs a little pampering: order this for a friend and Jiva Apoha will have them answer questions before creating their perfect treatment oil with ultra-pure, high quality essential oils chosen to facilitate healing and promote well-being. Healthy Gifts: Love More Buddha Charm Disc, $210–990 Engraved with a Buddha motif symbolizing “Enlightenment,” this handmade charm acts as an all-day, close-to-the-heart reminder to focus on and project love and kindness. Healthy Gifts: Live Consciously Awair Air Quality Monitor, $200 This smart device tracks toxins and chemicals in the air and gives personalized recommendations for your giftee to create a healthier space at home. Glass Straws, $32-38 For the family member who’s constantly sipping smoothies or has kids that love to use straws, these reduce the use of plastic and minimize waste—and they look pretty, too. Univers Series Office Set, $760 OTHR’s high-design products are 3D-printed to order, eliminating all production waste. And this desk organizer will add a little Zen to any workspace to promote focus. Healthy Gifts: Stress Less Meditation Mala Necklace, $240 Handmade in London using natural, recycled materials, this spiritual jewelry pick is made with one-of-a-kind gemstones that are said to still the mind and promote peace and tranquility.