This spa and recovery gift guide understands the unending stress associated with holidays. From late October through January, it's a ceaseless parade of decorating, cleaning for company, baking desserts and shopping for others. If you know someone who's especially frazzled this year, opt for a spa or recovery gift that'll give her a moment to prop her feet up and pamper herself.
If you're feeling especially creative, consider putting together a "spa and recovery gift basket" for an entire evening -- or longer -- of relaxation.
Earth Therapeutics Holistic Stress Management Gift Set
Help her unwind after a hectic holiday season with the help of Earth Therapeutics' Holistic Stress Management Kit ($19.99). This conveniently packaged set comes with an anti-stress soap, 100% silk anti-stress eye pillow, anti-stress body lotion scented with lavender and chamomile and a soothing eyelid compress to seal the anti-stress deal.
Kusmi Tea Wellness Assortment Gift Set
Tea is soothing in and of itself, but Kusmi tea knows how to give you -- and your gift recipient -- the most bang for your buck. The Wellness Tea Assortment set, affordably priced at $25.95, comes with five delicious blends of tea that'll provide energy, detoxify and knock out all that holiday-related stress.
The set includes "Boost," a stimulating blend for the body and mind; "Be Cool," a calming and relaxing caffeine-free blend; "Detox," a Mate, green tea and lemon grass blend with a self-explanatory name; "Sweet Love," an exquisite spicy blend that stimulates the senses; and "Algothe," a fortifying and remineralizing blend. Buy at KusmiTea.com.
CocoXan Fine Chocolates
Though what first comes to mind with the words "spa" and "recovery" is probably aromatherapy and candles, CocoXan Confections' fine chocolates fit the bill, as well. CocoXan is the newest line from Xan Confections and its motto is, "for chocolate lovers who crave an excuse to devour it every day." The line includes infused chocolates, each with their own intentions. In terms of recovery and wellness, you'll find the following chocolate truffles -- ranging from $10 to $30 per set depending on how many you buy -- a worthy gift.
First is CocoBrain, a rich, dark chocolate truffle infused with orange flavors and vitamins A, C, D3 and E that "stimulates your grey matter." Another winner is CocoHeart, which "keeps your ticker tocking" and promises to maintain and promote a healthy heart. Last comes CocoWell, intended to "balance your universe" by activating critical immune functions for energy and focus. We all could use a little CocoWell in our lives.
Obviously, because it's chocolate, they all taste amazing. My advice? Buy some for your recipient and for yourself.
The Soi Company Candles & Moisturizer
If you're searching for the perfect candle, give The Soi Company's extensive selection of soy-based candles a go. Soy makes better candles for several reasons. First, it burns cleaner and emits less chemicals into the air. Secondly, it holds fragrance better and lasts much longer than wax candles.
Here's the kicker about Soi candles. Because they're crafted out of 100% natural soy, the melted pool doubles as a…wait for it…skin moisturizer. When massaged into the skin it helps moisturize and sooth dry and irritated skin. It's also works as treatment for sunburns, psoriasis and poison oak.
As for the fragrances? Heavenly. They smell rich and expensive, not like those waxy, chemical-laden candles stocked on shelves everywhere.
Soi candles retail for $5.95 for 3 oz. votives to $24.95 for 16 oz. candles.
Dream Water
We all know that the holiday rush can leave a person downright exhausted. And even when someone's more tired than she thought possible, sleep doesn't come easy with the day's stressors at the forefront of her mind. In addition to soothing aromatherapy, calming chocolate and calming candles, include a few bottles of "Dream Water" in your recipient's holiday gift.
Dream Water is an all-natural sleep enhancer with no preservatives or calories and promises to incite sleep within 30 minutes of drinking. I tested the product myself and, though I can't explain the science behind it very well, I can assure you it works. Not only did it make me sleepier, but I slept harder.
According to the company, Dream Water works by stimulating melatonin production. It also and naturally blocks the transmission of impulses from one cell to another in the nervous system thereby inducing tranquility.
Celebs like Khloe Kardashian, Alec Baldwin, Bruce Willis, Cate Blanchett and Katherine McPhee are all fans of Dream Water. It also serves as the perfect travel companion for those long flights and jet lag recovery. Buy online at at various drug stores around the nation. Each 6 pack costs $19.99.
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