A relaxing infusion kit and natural scrubs are two original wellness gifts to give this holiday season.

The holiday season is all about presents. And it’s also all about trying to figure out what would make your friends, family and significant other most excited. It’s not always easy to get it right or have enough money to buy what you want.

With DIY, since you can do it yourself, the options for surprising a loved one with a gift are endless. These are original, practical and healthy gift ideas.

Five gifts to brighten this holiday season

Easy to make and healthy, these home-made ideas are a fantastic option for bringing a smile to anyone’s face and making those around you happy. Here’s how to make them:

Relaxing infusions. Create a soothing tea kit with a decorative box containing sachets of calming herbal teas like chamomile, lemon balm, lavender or sage tea or peppermint. Add a mug with a message and place a few tea bags inside.

Natural exfoliators. Sugar scrubs help cleanse and rejuvenate the skin. Cut 90 grams of base soap into cubes and melt them in the microwave. Mix in a few drops of aromatic essence, stir well, add sugar and mix again.

Next, pour in rubbing alcohol, then pour into the mix into moulds decorated with typical Christmas figures. Allow to cool and remove from mould. You can store the scrubs in a glass jar decorated with a Christmas ribbon.

Yoga set. The universe of yoga is as vast as the objects and materials in it. A perfect gift option is to create a kit with a candle, a couple of essential oils, a yoga or meditation book and incense. If you want to surprise someone with a beginner’s kit for this age-old practice, put together a block, leggings, a breathable T-shirt and a hand towel in a box and roll out a mat. The perfect set to start practising yoga!

Breakfast pack. There are countless ways you can surprise a loved one with a delicious breakfast. Add an apple and a banana, freshly squeezed orange juice, home-made gingerbread biscuits, a mini avocado sandwich, fresh cheese, seeds and a dark chocolate bar. A delicious way to wake up on Kings Day!

Foodie pack. Delight foodies with one of countless healthy and original options, such as a pack of sugar-free home-made jams along with home-made swhome-madech as brownies and muffins. In a savoury version, a set with olive oil, homemade preserves, kefir, kombucha and organic vegetables would make the perfect gift.

Sources:

Los 65 mejores regalos de Navidad caseros que puedes hacer con tus manos para familiares y amigos. Alyssa Gautieri y Mariah Tomas. Nuevo Estilo. November 2023.

10 regalos de Navidad DIY. Naturalmente Adri. November 2019.

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