Amy Smith-Shively

This holiday season, give the gift of wellness to your loved ones with these healthy present and stocking stuffer ideas.

For the Foodie in Your Life

Cooking Classes: What’s more of a perfect gift for someone who loves food than a way to teach them how to make the best meals. As the saying goes, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Also, check out your County Extension Office that hosts cooking and home food preservation classes and many times for a nominal fee.

Vegetable Spiralizer: If your foodie loves a good pasta dish, see if they’ll love their pasta just as much made with things like zucchinis or carrots. The perfect tool for the job is a vegetable spiralizer.

New Cooking Utensils: Sometimes a knife or fork just won’t cut it. A simple search on Amazon will give you ideas for cool cooking utensils the foodie in your life is sure to love.

For the Athlete in Your Life

A New Pair of Running Shoes: If you’re buying a gift for an avid runner, running shoes are a fantastic option. You might already know how quickly they can go through a pair!

Yoga Mat: Whether they’re actually practicing yoga or maybe just keeping up with a solid stretching routine, a nice yoga mat is useful for any athlete!

Sporting Goods Store Gift Card: Know your athlete’s favorite place to pick up exercise equipment? Then a sporting good gift card is a perfect present option.

Personal Trainer Session: Help your athlete step up their fitness game with a professional training session on you from a top trainer.

For the Kids in Your Life

Gardening Kit: If your kid would love to spend time outside gardening their favorite fruits and veggies, a gardening kit is a great way to satisfy their curiosity.

Sports Equipment: Get them in the game by purchasing the equipment they need to start up a healthy sports habit.

Kids’ Healthy Cookbook: Teach your children healthy eating habits early by giving them a brand new cookbook to guide them.