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Twelve Treats for the Toxic Trainee
Have a friend or family member trying to detoxify their life? Here are 12 gift-giving ideas designed to encourage and enrich their efforts.
- Books. There’s nothing better than reading how others have created a less toxic environment. Options include:
- Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living by Annie Berthold-Bond. This is one of the most comprehensive books on the market. From personal care products to cleaning supplies to non-toxic art supplies, the author offers an abundance of recipes and explanations.
- The Naturally Clean Home focuses exclusively on cleaning your home environment. Karyn Siegel-Maier creatively incorporates herbs and essential oils into her unique recipes.
- Super Natural Home. Beth Greer explains how small lifestyle shifts make a big difference in your health and well-being. Her explanations are thorough and concise!
- Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living by Annie Berthold-Bond. This is one of the most comprehensive books on the market. From personal care products to cleaning supplies to non-toxic art supplies, the author offers an abundance of recipes and explanations.
- Essential Oils. Give the gift of natural, healthy fragrance. Beginning oils include lemon, peppermint, and lavender. All three have excellent antiseptic qualities and are versatile. Frankincense and myrrh make great Christmas gifts, and each has unique health benefits. Reputable brands include rareESSENCE and Rocky Mountain Oils.
- Diffuser. Anyone interested in improving air quality in an office or home will appreciate this gift! Diffuser World offers an excellent assortment of products. Bee propolis can also be diffused into the air. Bee propolis comes directly from the beehive and has proven antimicrobial properties, making it an effective air purifier. Consider a propolis diffuser found at Bee Healthy Farms.
- Safe Cookware. Enameled cast iron is the least reactive cookware. Brands such as Le Creuset and Staub are made in France with no added chemicals. Costco now offers enameled cast iron products made in France.
- All-Natural Makeup. There are numerous options for makeup with no synthetic ingredients, parabens, alcohol, or fragrance. Here are two:
- Rhassoul Clay. This luxurious clay can be used for facials, soap, shampoos, and hair conditioning. Sources include:
- Natural Candles. 100% beeswax candles are optimal, as they contain no petrochemicals. Sources include:
- Car Air Purifier. Great gift for the commuter or traveler. Options include:
- PURE Car Air Purifier
- Airthereal Air Purifier (portable, easily used in cars)
- Collection of Bottles and Jars. This gift is for the person interested in making their own personal care or household products. Choose an assortment of spray bottles, glass jars, and tins. Sources include:
- Gift Card to a Local Health Food Store. Gift cards encourage that detoxifier in your life to try something new!
- All-Natural Soap. Look for soaps with natural and organic plant oils, pure essential oils, and minimal other ingredients. Opportunities abound from small family businesses to bigger companies. Visit momsAWARE's Online Store for some pure, all-natural soap options.
- Homemade Bath Salts. Bath salts are simple to make using sea salt, Epsom salts, and baking soda. For the recipe and our how-to video, as well as additional homemade bath gift ideas, see our Bath Bonanza Gift Set Recipes.