And really – truly – Girlawhirl means nut in the most endearing way possible. Whether it's her sister who totes a nutritious lunch to the office daily or a Super Pal who juices enough veggies to fill a milk crate, making her own ‘green lemonade' every morning, there are plenty of gifts for those who display far more willpower when it comes to diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle than Girlawhirl ever will…
• ‘Tis the season: full of unhealthy temptations and once a year indulgences. For Super Pals and family members who strive to keep it healthy, a box of Raw Treats from One Lucky Duck allows for indulgence without any of the guilt. From Chocolate Truffle Butter, Blonde and Chocolate Macaroons, and even special holiday bundles, everything's both vegan and raw, tasty and totally guilt free.
Healthy Raw Treats
prices vary
oneluckyduck.com
• Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook, Deceptively Delicious isn't just for moms who are trying to get their kids to eat their veggies. Girlawhirl and her Super Pals freely admit to baking the brownies for office functions and get-togethers. No one ever knows that there's carrots and spinach hidden inside their chewy fudginess!
Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food
By Jessica Seinfeld
$17.46
barnesandnoble.com
• Girlawhirl is always on the lookout for something to keep her workout regimen going strong. Whether it's a new pair of sneakers or a fabulous new workout top, little tweaks to her gear are some of the best motivators around. For friends who share her passion for exercise and fashion, a treat from the Stella McCartney for Adidas line is a gift that's sure to please. The line includes pieces for studio classes, yoga, running, and tennis, along with shoes and gear like gym bags and a fabulous eco-friendly yoga mat. Girlawhirl loves the Gym Cover Up in polar fleece because she can't think of anyone she's shopping for who wouldn't love it.
Women's Gym Cover Up Polar Fleece
$150.00
shopadidas.com
• Girlawhirl's friends and family who purchase organic foods are now starting to take a closer look at what they're putting on their bodies too. With more and more body care products being introduced that don't use silicones, mineral oils, parabens and other chemicals that have been proven to have adverse effects on people and the environment, there's a plethora of great gift ideas. This year Girlawhirl is ‘gifting' luxurious and effective body and skincare from She Essential Beauty. The formulations are designed by certified acupuncturists and use the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to create rich organic beauty products to keep skin – and spirit – in top condition. Their Gift Boxes designed for bath or face have just been added to the line for the holidays.
She Essential Beauty
Bath or Face Gift Box
$95-$110
• And for her sister who really does tote healthy meals and snacks to work every day, Girlawhirl will stuff her stocking with these ingenious mini fridges. The Mini Cooler Cup stores veggies and keeps dip or dressing cold with its circular snap-in ice pack. And the Lunch Cooler has three compartments, with its own flat ice pack that snaps in the middle, keeping a whole lunch chilled for up to six hours.
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| Lunch Cooler | Mini Cooler Cup | ||
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• One last stocking stuffer that everyone, not just the health conscious, is sure to love: the Macha Tea Exotic Candy Bar from Vosges Haut-Chocolate. It's a mix of milk and dark chocolates with a punch of smoky Macha that results in a unique treat.
Macha Tea Exotic Candy Bar
$7.00
vosgeschocolate.com
Girlawhirl's got great gifts for you this holiday season! Girlawhirl Group-ons™. They're special discounts from all over the web from free shipping, and free gifts with purchase to specific percentages off. Her favorite shops and sites are all there. You've got to be a member of a Girlawhirl Group to use them, but that's easy: just click here to set up a group and you can start sharing Group-ons with your friends. Girlawhirl Group Members can click right through to the Group-ons below:
| activeendeavors.com | |
| attunefoods.com | pangeaorganics.com |
| peeledsnacks.com | |
| bluefly.com | |
| rosannainc.com | |
| thefineartoffamily.com | saks.com |
| hollywood fashion tape | whiteandwarren.com |
| lesserevil.com |
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| Oct 17, 2007: | The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth helps Girlawhirl sort out her diet. read full entry |
| Aug 22, 2007: | Finding a lunch tote takes girlawhirl back to her grade school days. read full entry |
| Jul 21, 2006: | Online shopping with girlawhirl: gearing up with Nike + iPod. read full entry |