Christmas Gifts (Healthy Gifts Blog)

What to do with unwanted Christmas gifts

Posted on 26/12/2008

If you’re lucky every Christmas gift you received was just what you’d hoped for. But there are many of us who’ve received something this Christmas that we just don’t want or know we won’t use. (continue reading)

Christmas shopping made easy by the Internet

Posted on 10/12/2008

We all love Christmas, but do we all love Christmas shopping? ~You don’t have to think too hard to imagine an epic December shopping expedition on a freezing Saturday afternoon, fighting your way through thousands of other shoppers to find the best Christmas presents for your nearest and dearest. (continue reading)

7 Christmas gifts to save money on household bills

Posted on 09/12/2008

When you’re choosing Christmas gifts this year, why not buy something which will help save them money. These gift ideas are healthy for the planet and their wallet – what more can you ask in the current climate? (continue reading)

Christmas gift ideas for foodies everywhere

Posted on 25/11/2008

We all know a foodie. They love food, usually cooking and might own a large collection of cook books, but the one thing they have in common is their shared love of food and eating well. (continue reading)

Getting fitter is our favourite New Year’s Resolution

Posted on 06/11/2008

Every year millions of people make their New Year’s Resolutions, with a good percentage determined to get fitter. You might make the same resolution every year too. If not, surely you know somebody who does. (continue reading)

What do the Christmas gifts you buy say about you?

Posted on 23/10/2008

When buying your Christmas gifts this year, you should be thinking about what you bought last Christmas. If you buy the same gift every year for the same people they’ll most likely think you’re being lazy or you just can’t be bothered to think of something different. (continue reading)

Your most important Christmas gift ever

Posted on 12/10/2008

Every year we send so many Christmas gifts, many of them to people outside out immediate circle of close friends and family members. This year, add another name to your Christmas gift list – the planet. (continue reading)

Why leave Christmas gift buying to the last minute?

Posted on 06/10/2008

Every year I tell myself the same thing. This year I’ll get all my Christmas gift shopping done well before Christmas Eve – and maybe this year I will. And yes, I am a man. (continue reading)

Christmas gifts that show you care

Posted on 28/09/2008

When choosing a Christmas gift, you’ll want whoever you’re buying for to know you care enough about them to put a little thought into your choice. But what about showing them, through your Christmas gift, that you care about the planet too? (continue reading)

Buy unusual gifts for Christmas

Posted on 10/09/2008

Buy unusual gifts for Christmas this year for the people in your life; it’s a great way to get them talking. Year after year; Christmas and Birthdays; Anniversaries and Valentines Days; we give and receive the same old gifts. (continue reading)

And what would you like for Christmas?

Posted on 28/08/2008

As we all know, buying Christmas presents for our loved ones is only half the story. Ideally, in return we receive gifts; and sometimes they’re gifts we actually like. As Brits, we’re often far too polite to ask for something in particular, much less insist our gift is healthy or green. (continue reading)

Is green the new black this Christmas?

Posted on 28/08/2008

With most people aware of the problems our planet is facing and more of us focusing on green issues, is buying a green Christmas present becoming trendy? You’ll read about it in newspapers and magazines, it’s all over the Internet and TV; and has even made it into the cinema. So, is there anybody left who doesn’t know about global warming? Even George Bush has had to admit we might have a problem (even if he appears convinced some boffin in a white coat will sort it all out!). (continue reading)

Will you buy green gifts this Christmas?

Posted on 27/08/2008

When you’re choosing which Christmas gifts to buy this year, will you be thinking green? If not, then maybe you should give it some thought. Global warming is top of the agenda and rightly so. Every little helps and in the season of giving, giving a little back to the planet makes perfect sense. (continue reading)

Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Posted on 26/08/2008

The days of White Christmas are pretty much a thing of the past for all but the highest areas of the UK. Many of us can remember thick white snow on Christmas Day as children or in our youth, but a few snowflakes once every three or four years doesn’t quite cut it. (continue reading)

Buying healthy Christmas presents for young children

Posted on 26/08/2008

You may want to buy a healthy Christmas present, but don’t want to force your beliefs or standards on a young child. With your own children, it’s very much your decision how you bring them up. If it’s not your child, take a moment to consider how the parents will feel about your gift. (continue reading)

Healthy luxury food hampers for Christmas

Posted on 25/08/2008

Christmas time is all about food for many people. They love to receive a luxury food hamper for Christmas, but mostly these hampers are filled with fatty, sugary foods and alcoholic drinks. You don’t want to be putting some items to one side you’re your Christmas hamper. There are healthier hampers available and they make a great Christmas gift for those who love food, but take care of their diet. (continue reading)