Deciding on gift ideas can be stressful, especially for people who already seem to have everything.
I have been thinking about ideas for gifts that are actually useful, delicious, or bring joy and health in our lives and I decided to make a list to share with you.
Actually, these are all from my dear friends whose business philosophies are aligned with mine- I would love you to get to know them because I admire small business owners AND love what they have to offer!
Unique Experiential Gifts
For a gift that will get more meaningful over time, I recommend Family Love Letters, a unique company based here in the Bay Area. The founder Aviva Black is a dear friend of mine, and she has been making a difference in so many people’s lives! Family Love Letters designed a supportive and collaborative process that captures the life stories of elder adults and turns them into one-of-a-kind, highly personalized letters to be shared with family members. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving!
Sustainable Food
If you are looking for a nice dining experience where you know the food is sustainably made, check out Revival Bar and Kitchen in Berkeley. My dear friend Amy Murray is the chef there!
Health and Wellness
I am shamelessly including my few offerings here because so many of you are talking about your New Year’s intention to finally change your health habits!
Reset & Integrate: My annual group health coaching program is a great way to reset your lifestyle so you can feel lighter, more energetic and confident. It runs once a year in the new year, and it makes a perfect gift to someone you care about, if she/he could use a little positive shift in their health and lifestyle.
On-demand Yoga Library: For those who are thinking of starting yoga practices, I have compiled more than 250 recorded classes from beginner series to more advanced ones. For only $25 a month (which is the cost of a drop-in class these days) you will have unlimited access to all the classes!
Unique Apparel
It's been quite chilly in the Bay area recently. Maybe you are like me and are always feeling cold this time of year. A friend of mine, Jessica Trauner, a former lawyer who transitioned to become a pilates and fitness instructor, just launched her new brand of grip socks that are made out of a wool blend. Core Chaud grip socks are designed to keep your feet warm so your body stays warm too. Not only do her socks keep you warm while doing barre/pilates/yoga, but they make great regular socks too! See corechaud.com for more information about the socks, company story and how Core Chaud gives back!
If you know someone who has a unique small business that I should know of, please do share with me!
This list will live in my blog so people can access any time 😊
Happy holidays!
Much love,
Ai
