Healthy Gifts and Stocking Stuffers
Posted on November 19, 2013 5:09 PM by Dr. Jo in Culture of Health | 0 Comments
As I was thinking about living in a Culture of Health for the holiday season, I wondered what I could do to make your life less stressful and more peaceful in this busy season.
Then up popped an idea!
What if I helped you with your shopping? What if I found healthy stocking stuffer ideas so we can move away from overloading with sweets, especially for our little ones whose small bodies suffer more from the sugar overload?
What if you could conveniently order them online and avoid the shopping crowds?
So I set out to see what I could find. It took a significant amount of time to locate these healthy items but it was well worth it to me if it frees up your time so you can enjoy the true meaning of the season, the celebration of the arrival of the Prince of Peace on earth.
Since these items are small, to keep the shipping costs low for you I found them all on Amazon. Hopefully you will be able to order multiple items for one shipping cost. Please remember that prices may change frequently on Amazon so consider the prices included on this page as an estimate.
Disclosure: If you purchase these gifts from the links below I may receive a small amount of remuneration from Amazon. These funds are used to defray the costs of keeping up this web site and producing and emailing my newsletter Be Wise-Health Wise. Thanks so much for helping out!
When I started finding these items I wanted to try them all, especially the Zhena teas. They sound yummy and promote health.
I thought about the gifts that I’ve received over the last few years that have helped me a lot in the kitchen. So I have listed a few healthy gift ideas followed by the stocking stuffers.
These ideas come to you a bit early for those of you who love to shop for the deals on Black Friday!
Have fun shopping,
Dr. Jo
Healthy Gift Ideas
Magic Bullet MBR-1701 17-Piece Express Mixing Set $47.25
The Magic Bullet has made my life so much easier.
It swiftly chops fresh herbs, grinds nuts, blends smoothies, makes bread crumbs, blends salad dressings and much more with easy clean up.
I love it!
It’s so easy that even a 4 year old can use it!
One of the best Christmas gifts that I ever received,
Dr. Jo
Contigo Astor 2-pack 14 oz Vacuum-Insulated Autoseal Travel Tumblers
We love these insulated stainless steel travel mugs because:
They do not leak. We confidently throw them into a pack and know it will stay dry.
With these stainless steel mugs we avoid plastic water bottles and hot drink containers tha t seep residues of plastic into our beverages.
They keep beverages cold for up to 14 hours and hot for up to 5 hours.
I love my red Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug for making healthy tea. Previously my tea always got cold before I finished drinking it since I am a tea sipper instead of a tea guzzler. Now I bring water to a boil in my tea pot, pour it over the tea bag in my Contigo Mug and let it steep a few minutes with the lid on.
After removing the tea bag and replacing the lid the tea is way too hot to sip from the mug right away. So I pour a little of the tea into a ceramic mug and sip it at the right temperature. Eventually I sip right from the mug.My Contigo mug has increased my pleasure in drinking healthy teas like Rooibus, green tea, peppermint tea and other healthy tea mixes.
Have you tried Celestial Seasoning’s seasonal tea called Sweet Harvest Pumpkin? M-m-m good. But watch out – it contains caffeine so maybe drink only 1 cup early in the day!
New Snap: Tempered Glasslock Storage Containers 18pc set~Microwave & Oven Safe $39.50
- Glasslock Set Includes: 4 round containers, 5 rectangle containers, 9 matching lids, Ideal for serving and storing
- BPA FREE, Airtight, Leakproof, Dishwasher Safe, Safe for microwave cooking
- Clear, Stainproof Glass Containers, Durabel Silicone Seal
- Rectangular Containers: 2x 1.4cups, 2x 3.2cups, 1x 5.9cups with matching lids
- Round Containers: 2x 1.3cups, 2x 2.3cups with 4 matching lids
Anchor Hocking 10-Piece TrueSeal Storage Set $24.97
- 10-piece set includes: one 1-cup, two 2-cup, one 4-cup and one 7-cup round TrueSeal food storage containers: 5 glass containers and 5 matching TrueSeal lids
- The BPA-free plastic air tight lid is perfectly designed to fit snugly to prevent messy spills and to help food stay fresh
- Anchor’s TrueSeal was the only product out of 28 tested by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute that earned a perfect score for air tightness
- Lid features a transparent window for easy viewing; Lids are not oven safe but can be washed on the top shelf of your dishwasher
- This Tempered Glass is dishwasher safe and made in the USA
Let’s Get Healthier with our Cookware – No More Teflon!
WearEver Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating PTFE-PFOA-Cadmium Free Dishwasher Safe Saute Pan/Fry Pan Cookware, Champagne Gold$19.97
- Ptfe-free, pfoa-free, cadmium-free, recyclable
- Superior stain resistance, superior scratch resistance, durable ceramic cookware
- High performance, perfect cooking, easy ceramic nonstick, high quality aluminum base
- Soft touch and ergonomic silicone riveted handle, Sear and deglaze with ease, cook at high temperature (up to 750-degree F)
- Limited lifetime warranty, safe for all cooking methods except induction
WearEver Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating PTFE-PFOA-Cadmium Free Dishwasher Safe 10-Inch and 8-Inch Saute Pan / Fry Pan Cookware Set
Red $31.19
- Ptfe-free, pfoa-free, cadmium-free, recyclable
- Superior stain resistance, superior scratch resistance, durable ceramic cookware
- High performance, perfect cooking, easy ceramic nonstick, high quality aluminum base
- Soft touch and ergonomic silicone riveted handle, Sear and deglaze with ease, cook at high temperature (up to 750-degree F)
- Limited lifetime warranty, safe for all cooking methods except induction
Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel II Nonstick Cookware Set, 10-Piece
- Set includes 1 and 2-Quart Covered Saucepans, 6-Quart Covered Stockpot, 3-Quart Covered Saute, 8-1/2-Inch and 10-Inch Skillets
- Durable construction helps cook food evenly, reducing hot spots; oven safe to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- The long-lasting nonstick interiors provide easy food release and help make cleanup a cinch
- The two-tone gradient color makes a bold style statement and lets cooks show off their personality in the kitchen
- Rachael Ray is a registered trademark of Ray Marks Co. LLC
Healthy Stocking Stuffers:
For Kids
Musical Hand Wash Timer – Bubble Boy $3.99
Wash your hands the way Pediatrician’s Recommend
- Music, lights and characters teach your kids to wash for 20 seconds
- Experts Agree – Washing your hands the right way can keep you healthier
- Use them in every bathroom
- Plays the popular song “If You’re Happy & You Know It” although we sing “If You’re Healthy & You Know it, Wash Your Hands!
Mudpuppy Wooden Magnetic Fruits and Vegetables $17.99
Product Description
Mudpuppy Fruits and Veggies wooden magnets are lots of fun. Each colorful wooden magnet shows a stylized fruit or vegetable as illustrated by Jen Skelley: lemon, peach, radish, lime, kiwi, potato, garlic, mushroom, asparagus, blueberries, pineapple, raspberries, celery, strawberry, peapod, chili pepper, watermelon, orange, broccoli, pear, eggplant, avocado, grapefruit, cantelope, grapes, bananas, bell pepper, pumpkin, carrots, apple, corn, cherries, and tomato.Make your own green market on the refrigerator or any metal surface! The full magnetic backing will hold the letter firmly in position. Play healthy, eat healthy—but the real fruits and vegetable, please!
– Resealable double snap package closure
– Magnetic pieces made of 80% recycled wood
– Package contains 85% recycled paper
– 40 1-3/4″ tall wooden pieces per set
– Printed with nontoxic inks
Silicone Ice Pop Molds BPA Free for Kids, Set of 6 $11.84
Silicone Ice Pop Maker [Set of 6] Popsicle Mold, Flexible Push-up Design, BPA-free, FDA Approved and 100% Food Grade, Dishwasher Safe, Non-stick, Easy to Clean, Eco-friendly, Freezer Pops, Create Healthy Snacks for Kids and Family, Use Gluten Free Recipe Ingredients, Make Eating Vegetables Fun Again, Lifetime Replacement Guarantee
Kids at Heart
Evriholder Dressing to Go Salad Dressing Container, 2-ounce, Color may vary, (Set Of 2) $8.20
Product Description
The easy and convenient way to transport your favorite dressing on-the-go! A 2 ounce reservoir holds a single serving of salad dressing. The container is easy to squeeze silicone with a leak proof flip top cap. To fill or clean simply unscrew the cap. Bpa free squeezable silicone.
Tupperware Smidget Container 1oz Each Assorted Set 5 $5.25
Tupperware Classic Sheer Midgets Set of 6, Pink Seals $8.95
- Tiny containers hold about 2 ounces and are marked in standard and metric measurements
- Ideal for taking condiments or dressing in your lunch, use for organizing craft items and other small parts and pieces
- Great for travel – lotions, shampoo, conditioner, use for spices in the travel trailer, etc
- Virtually airtight and liquid-tight seals
Tupperware Set of 4 Smidgets Assorted Colors $4.25
- Tiny Tupperware containers hold 1 ounce each
- Virtually airtight, liquid tight seals
- Come in assorted colors – NO COLOR CHOICE
- Great for on-the-go condiments, travel, lotions, pills and vitamins, etc
Microfiber Wonder Cloths ( Set of 4)
$5.50
Another new discovery for me this year. I love these microfiber cleaning cloths. Personally I think housework is a waste of time but these microfiber cloths make it easier and more fun!
- Cleans dust, spills, or plain old dirt with no soap or chemicals
- Absorb up to 7 times it’ weight
- Set of four in assorted bright colors
- Durable micro-fiber and machine washable
AmazonBasics Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, (Pack of 24)
- Ultra soft, non-abrasive microfiber cloths will not scratch paints, coats or other surfaces
- Cleans with or without chemical cleaners, leaves lint and streak free results
- Absorbs eight times its own weight
- Pack comes with three different towel colors (blue, yellow, and white)
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
- Rinse and reuse 100’s of times
Shadow Stripe Stretch Knit Mesh Arm Warmers by KD dance New York Made In USA $14.95
96% High End No Itch Soft Acrylic Knit / 2% Lycra / 2% Nylon
- **Color New York Black On Sale Or Shipped Via Amazon** Eye Catching Shadow Stripe Gives A See Through Effect To Create Countless Different Looks & Subtle Motif’s
- Breathes,Yet Keeps You Warm, Designed to Flow to Your Every Movement
- Durable Long Lasting Quality, Colorfast & Retains Stretch & Fit Wash After Wash
- Knits Bread with the Spirit of Dance by Makers of the Finest Dance Wear in the World KD dance
- Unique, Sexy, Fun & Made to Last in New York City
Black Obsidian Woman’s Magnetic Therapy Wrap Bracelet – Fits All Wrist Sizes – Made in USA $39.97
- Fashionable Woman’s Magnetic Wrap Bracelet – in natural magnetite that holds a magnetic charge for years unlike magnetized hematite that loses strength year by year.
- Our bracelets are made by a small company in Washington state and use all natural stones and magnetic materials
- This bracelet unwraps so you can wear it as a bracelet, anklet or even as a necklace. It is 32 inches long when unwrapped.
- Magnetic therapy is well accpted. Millions of people wear magnetic bracelets for health, pain management, circulation, and arthritis.
- Magnetite is more expensive than the hematite used in cheap bracelets.
Or in turquoise:
Turquoise & Magnatite Woman’s Magnetic Therapy Wrap Bracelet – Fits All Wrist Sizes – Made in USA $39.97
Teas, Teas, Teas
All of these teas sounded so delicious, nutritious and enticing that I just had to include all of them.
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Santa Spice Herbal Holiday Tea, 22-Count Tea Bags (Pack of 3)
Rooibus with ginger, nutmeg and spices
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Harvest Herb Tea, 22 Count Tea Sachet $6.67
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Vanilla Pumpkin Spice Harvest Herb Tea comes in 1.55 ounce, 22-count tea sachets. Our harvest herb teas are bountiful blends of fresh, hand harvested herbs, wildcrafted flowers, choicest fruits, leaves and spices, all USDA certified organic and fair trade certified. Each cup will delight the senses and will have you hearing leaves crunching underfoot and smelling the scent of wood smoke wafting the chill air. Amber moon on the horizon not included. Enjoy a trip through the pumpkin patch with this naturally caffeine free organic blend of superior South African rooibos and honey bush, flavored with sweet Madagascar vanilla beans, finished with the tasty tingle of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, this tea offers a warm soothing cup for crisp days and cool nights.
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Coconut Green Tea, 22 Count $8.99
Ingredients
Select reserve Assam green tea blended with cinnamon, ginger and island coconut.
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Coconut Chai Organic Tea $6.49
Ingredients
Indian black tea, organic cinnamon, ginger, cardamom pods, whole cloves, orange peels, nutmeg, org. black pepper, organic cinnamon essential oil, organic coconut flavor.
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Chocolate Chai Herbal Red Tea, 22 Count Tea Sachet Pack of Three $29.57
Ingredients
From the Cedarberg Mountain Region of South Africa comes this superior grade, caffeine-free organic Rooibos, blended with the rich, exotic taste of Mediterranean carob and the zest of ginger and cinnamon bark. Chicory and licorice root, round out this delicious thick, warming cup. Wonderful with a splash of milk.
Zhena’s Gypsy Chai Red Tea, Caramel, 22 Count $6.40
Ingredients
ORGANIC FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED ROOIBOS: 0, CINNAMON: 0, GINGER ROOT: 0, LICORICE ROOT: 0, NATURAL FLAVORING: 0, CLOVES: 0, CARDAMOM: 0, NUTMEG: 0, BLACK PEPPER: 0, ORGANIC VANILLA BEANS: 0
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Ambrosia Plum, 22 Count Tea Sachet $6.13
Ingredients
Organic, Fair Trade Indian Green Tea and White Assam Tea, Organic Strawberry Leaf, Bulgarian Rose Petals, Organic Stevia Leaf (Dietary Supplement), Natural Plum Extract.
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Coconut Rum Tropical Green Tea, 22 Count Tea Sachets $6.77
Ingredients
Organic Fair Trade green tea, organic licorice root, organic coconut pieces, organic compliant pineapple flavor, organic compliant coconut flavor, organic compliant rum flavor.
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Mojito Mint Tropical Green Tea, 22 Count Tea Sachet $4.49
Ingredients
Organic, Fair Trade Green Tea, Organic Peppermint, Organic Compliant Rum Flavor, Organic Lemon Peel, Organic Compliant Lemon Flavor, Organic Compliant Lime Flavor.
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Egyptian Mint, 22 Count Tea Sachets $7.44
Ingredients
Organicly grown Ceylon Green tea, organic Egyptian peppermint & organic South American Stevia leaf create a slightly sweet cup with just the right balance of tannin and mint.
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Black Tea Sampler Tin, 16 Count Tea Sachets $7.16
We offer exquisite teas and herbal infusions of exceptional character and rich underlying attributes. Combining the ancient tea blending principles that began with the earliest monks and herbalists with the latest health research, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea produces hand-crafted, premium, all natural, fair trade, and organic healthy infusions to please the palate and delight the senses.
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