For your wellness enthusiast friend, for your loved ones, for yourself. My holiday gift guide that will hopefully make everybody happy.
I always need to be connected somehow with the gifts that I’m making, feel that there is a reason why I’m choosing that option, and from a general point of view, I don’t feel that need to buy just because I need to. So, here there’s my brief wellness-inspired list – put on some Christmas songs, prepare a cup of hot chocolate and have a look at some of my favourite gift options! Chiara x
BOOKS
Green Kitchen Travels – packed with interesting recipes from all over the world (vegetarian/vegan)
Green Kitchen At Home – for the everyday healthy cooking (vegetarian/vegan)
Veggie Hotels – for anyone passionate about veggie food and travel
Tartine Book n°3 – a must-have for anyone interested in sourdough bread and baking
The Cultured Club: Fabulous Funky Fermentation Recipes – recipes and techniques for the fermentation enthusiast or the newbie
Grown & Gathered – learn more about growing, cooking and connecting with the food that you put on your table
HOME AND SELF-CARE
Manduka yoga mats, towels, props, and clothing – great quality and a particular attention to the environment
SuperBee Wax Wraps – reusable beeswax wraps
Grown & Gathered shop – reusable bags for your grocery shopping and storage bags
Kinvara Skincare – selected ingredients and combinations to nourish your skin
Samaya Ayurveda Skincare – ayurvedic-inspired formulations to take great care of your skin
Brookfield Farm and The Bearded Candle Makers – natural candles
Velona’s Jungle b&b – why don’t give the gift of a stay in the heart of Florence? A b&b with a particular attention to the design of their rooms, the history and nature around the city – but also with an attention to the environment and veggie-friendly.
And last, but not for importance: give the gift of an Ashtanga Yoga course to a newbie or give the gift of a package of classes at their favourite shala to your loved ones who are already practising. For those of you in Dublin, check out: Ashtanga Yoga Ireland and Ashtanga Yoga Dublin.
Want to check out more gift ideas for someone who loves to cook? Check out this article in which I’ve been featured along with other food bloggers – I’m talking about reusable options and gifts done with a special attention to sustainability!