Natural New Age Mum’s Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas shopping can be emotional, expensive and exhausting.
Never fear! I am here with a round-up of the best natural and new age gifts for Christmas. Grab a cuppa or a wine, sit back on your couch, browse and shop. Too easy.
I am not going to go all gender stereotyping and say Gifts for Her and Gifts for Him, but I do have a section for the ‘ridiculously hard to buy for‘ people, because we all have at least one of those to buy for!
Actually this gift guide sort of accidentally, maybe on purpose turned into my Christmas wish list. My birthday is five days after Christmas so I have even more chances of getting lucky!
What is on your Christmas Wish List???
♥ Vintage Soy Candle Kit from Lhami. Make your own funky soy candles! The kit includes eco soy wax, wicks, pure vanilla oil, a digital thermometer, 2 antique glasses and instructions. There is enough wax to make about 10 individual candles in the antique port glass size. Or you can try china teacups, or another mould. Your local op shop is the place to go for inspiration!
What a great fun idea to get stuck into on the holidays!! I want one!! Get it online from Lhami.
♥ Kelapa Organics Skincare Gift Box. This beautiful Aussie certified organic skincare range is based on organic coconut oil. I have been trialling it and I love it – it smells heavenly and leaves my skin soft and feeling fresh. The packs make awesome gifts – they are beautifully presented in a gift box with an eco-friendly touch. What I am loving most is the price! They are very, very reasonable and they are good-sized products – so less packaging waste.
This pack is the Natural Beauty pack and contains your basic beauty routine -cleanser, exfoliator, moisturiser and night cream. Kelapa also do shampoo and conditioner, body wash and lotion, hand cream and moisturizer with sunscreen.
♥ Pong Radiation Protection Phone Covers. Yep, I really need to get these for everyone in my family. Simone at Nourishing Hub stocks the Pong covers for iPhones and Samsungs. These covers cut radiation by up to 91%, redirecting radiation away from your head and body. The cases can also improve reception and conserve battery life.
Find out how it works and more details here.
♥ Sacred Self Organic Perfumes. Handcrafted with three signature scents, Mind, Body and Spirit, these perfumes are based on essential oils and infused with flower and gem essences to really give you a holistic experience. Each one comes with it’s own ritual card with a daily affirmation to remind you of how special you are. Michelle McGrath from Sacred Self has crafted something really beautiful and unique with these perfumes. It goes without saying that they are free from nasty toxins and synthetic fragrances that can harm your health. Get them online here.
♥ Durand Kombucha Crock. All the cool kids are making kombucha! Kombucha is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar and scoby. It’s a cheap and effective way to get your daily probiotics and it’s fun to make. But you do need the right equipment or you could contaminate your batch. The Durand Kombucha crock has a plastic spigot and the pottery jar ensures your booch doesn’t get too much light, unlike glass jars. They are all handmade and hand decorated in Queensland and use non toxic glazes and no lead.
Get it online and delivered to your door – but give them a few weeks notice.
♥ Gratitude Journal and Diary. The daily practice of gratitude is one of the most powerful things you can do to change your life. This journal and diary is incredibly beautiful and makes your practice a special ritual. As well as a daily space to record your blessings, it also has a diary, moon orientation chart, inspirational quotes and an astrology guide. Gorgeous.
Get it online.
♥ Believe in People Mug. This range of inspirational mugs and crockery from artist, Rob Ryan is so lovely. I am really liking this one the most though – the colours and the little bird are super cute. They come beautifully gift boxed as well. Add in some homemade biccys and you have a really sweet and inexpensive gift. Get it online.
♥ Aromatherapy Diffuser. A diffuser is one of the best gifts I have ever been given. I have two now and I absolutely adore them. We use them to purify the air in our home, to create a lovely mood and they are also useful when anyone is sick. Depending on which oils you use, you can use them for all sorts of things. I use the Celebrate and Uplift blend from Twenty 8 when I need a bit of motivation to do housework and the Peace and Meditation blend at night time to get everyone chilled out. The diffuser is my preference over a candle burner because I don’t have to monitor the flame. Just set and forget. Aromatherapy has so many gorgeous health benefits. If you haven’t yet discovered this amazing modality, get into it! Get a diffuser and oils online from Twenty 8.
♥ Recycled Sari Handbag. This recycled sarislouch bag is handmade in Bangladesh for Oxfam. It has an internal zip and a pocket for mobile phones. I am in love with this bag!! Supporting this fair trade project helps women in Bangladesh earn an income. Get it online from Oxfam.
♥ Stainless Steel Popsicle Maker. I have wanted one of these for ages. Freezing food and drinks in plastic is something that worries me as BPA is not stable at extreme temperatures and can leach into your food. There is no need to worry with this iceblock maker which is made from stainless steel and has wooden sticks. The frame holds them steady in the freezer. Get it online (love the stainless ice cube trays too Santa!).
♥ Janella’s Super Natural Foods. This one is going to be popular under the tree this year! Naturopath, nutritionist, wellness coach, herbalist and environmentalist, and wholefood advocate, Janella Purcell has released her new cookbook, just in time for Christmas. 150 delicious recipes based on the food is medicine principle. Love it! Get it online.
♥ Kylie Kwong’s Lotus Tableware Set. Designed exclusively for Oxfam, Kylie has designed this beautiful ‘Lotus’ dinnerware and it has been hand crafted and hand painted by female artisans in Vietnam. You can get it as a whole set or just buy individual pieces (from just $3.95). I am so in love with the teapot! Get it online at the Oxfam Shop.
♥ Wu Tao Dance DVD. Wu Tao is a healing dance developed by Aussie mum, Michelle Locke. It’s fun, easy, effective and it can help with all sorts of health problems from stress and depression to diabetes and arthritis. I have the DVD and the books and can’t wait to get stuck in over the holidays and give it a go. Nourishment for the mind, body and spirit. Get it online, directly from Michelle.
♥ Bamboo Serving Bowls. I am sucker for a nice salad bowl and I love these from Casa Uno. Made from bamboo, they are eco-friendly as well as very chic. Get them online.
♥ Wellbeing Magazine Subscription. One of my favourite magazines – Wellbeing is the Natural New Age Mum bible! It has well-researched, intelligent and informative articles, recipes and all sorts of interesting things. I can get lost in a copy for weeks.
Even better value if you get a yearly subscription – you save nearly 30% off the cover price.
♥ Spiralizer. Another thing all the cool kids are doing – spiralizing their veges to make zoodles!! This is a fun way to get kids to eat veges and make a pasta substitute out of zucchini. Sarah from The Raw Food Store has tried lots of them and now she recommends the Gefu one for it’s staying power and ease of use. Get it online from Sarah here.
For Ridiculously Hard to Buy For People:
Yep, we all have one. I hope these ideas help. Think outside the box! ♥ Glasses Stand. A place to perch your glasses or sunnies and never lose them again! So cute! Handcarved from sheesham wood in India by Oxfam partner, Asha Handicrafts. These programs help struggling communities make a living in a fair and ethical way. Love it. Get the wooden spectacle stand from the Oxfam shop.
♥ Cheese Making Kit. These cool cheese making kits from Mad Millie have everything you need to start making your own cheese at home. You just add milk! Contains reusable equipment and quality ingredients – nothing artificial or nasty here. You can make up to 7 kgs of feta, halloumi, cream cheese, cottage cheese and quark. It’s pretty impressive turning up to a party with some fresh cheese on an antipasto platter and tell everyone you made it yourself!
Get it online. ♥ Goats, ducks, chickens, pigs, water and wells. Just some of the awesome charity gifts that Oxfam Unwrapped offer. We love buying these. Oxfam sends your recipient a cute card with what charity gift you have bought for them and details of how it helps someone in need. Gifts start at just $10. Check out the range online.
Where to shop:
These are some more great online stores to check out that have ec0-friendly, upcycled or natural gifts.
Biome Eco Stores for all things good for the planet
Shop Naturally for a huge range of all things natural and healthy
Yardgames for outdoor and educational toys
Hello Charlie for eco baby and toddler
The Raw Food Store for a range of eco-kids products, appliances and food
Oxfam Australia for fair-trade gifts, food and clothes
Okay that’s my round-up! I think I had better email my lovely family this link. So many amazing people making amazing natural products. What is on your wish list? I would love to know.
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What a great guide, so much to choose from something for everyone!
A bit light on for stuff for blokes… but hey, they will cope! 🙂
Great list, given me a few ideas! The I love my spirit perfume sounds beautiful to me.
The Sacred Self My Mind perfume would be my choice, i love peppermint!!
Some great ideas on this list! After looking at the Sacred Self Perfumes, I think that ‘My Spirit’ sounds beautiful. I also love that the main ingredient is Love!!
I would love the ‘My Spirit’ perfume for my daughter, entering those awkward teenage years; – something to reassure her she’s OK just as she is.
My spirit was the one I was drawn to and then looking at the scent notes. .. Still love it.
Thinking of doing the Oxfam cards, they need the money more than us
They do. Christmas is a great time to be charitable.
How cool is that wooden glasses stand! Wish I hadn’t bought my dad a pressie already. So many great ideas – thank you.
It is pretty unique!!
I’d love to win the “My Mind” fragrnace. Peppermint & lemon myrtle sound like they really would awaken my creative juices and thoughts!
Great ideas – I think I wanted most of them for myself! The perfumes all sounded lovely, but I would choose I <3 my body. Yep, my body sure does need some love.
What a great guide. I haven’t asked for a lot, other than a few garden gnomes for the veggie patch!
Love it Robyn!!
I love my spirit perfume sounds awesome x
oooh,I love the idea of the “I LOVE MY BODY” spray … as I am specifically working on this at the moment 🙂
Great gift list! Am always looking for ideas. 🙂
Of the beautiful perfumes, I’d choose “I Love My Body”.
I would love to win the Love My Mind Perfume from Shop Naturally!
Would love the “I love my spirit” for my daughter.
I love everything on this list! You have just made the job of Christmas shopping very easy for me!
The fragrance which resonates with me is My Spirit
Wow Sonia this list is awesome You are wonderful, thanks 🙂
The I Love my Body scent sounds amazing!!! What an awesome idea for a product…. would love to try it!!
wow, that is an impressive array of items. The Wellbeing magazine subscription would be such a great gift for pretty much all females 😀
Love your Christmas Gift Guide lots of interesting ideas. Thank you for the tips. I would love to win I Love My Mind. The combination of fragrances of peppermint and lemon sound divine and just what I need to clear my mind. Also a liker of Shop Naturally.
I love my Body……for it would support the journey that I am currently concentrating on.
I love the sound of my body scent. Great list of products – thanks for sharing.
Love your list. The my body perfume is exactly what I need right now <3
The i love my mind fragrance… Refreshing!
I have been looking for a unique tableware set and now I have seen it, the Kylie Kwong set on your list. Wow, it is so beautiful and different!! If I don’t win I will be buying it, fantastic thanks 🙂
Stainless Steel Popsicle Maker would be on my wish list. I saw many pop makers are made of platic, but I prefer stainless steel which is safer to be used for food.
I like the sound of I Love My Mind, Had a tough year and a bit of clarity of mind would be immensely beneficial.
So many great products!!! The spiraliser looks so interesting. Those notebook are gorgeous. Everything looks amazing!!
I would love the My Mind perfume because my mind gets cluttered with thoughts causing panic and anxiety.
My Mind sounds like my kind of thing.. Nice range
I LOVE MY MIND sounds absolutely fabulous… as I do, love my mind and life 🙂
I love my body wounds wonderful, ylang ylang and bergamot are two of my favourite scents. he ritual that goes with it is a nice touch. I think it can be so easy to take our body for granted until something isn’t working as we expect.
So many things to check out here, great post.
I would love to win the I <3 my spirit fragrance as I'm due to have baby #2 soon and feeling positive, relaxed and confident is so important for the whole family.
love the sound of all the spirit perfumes but im leaning towards the body one the most.
I love my Mind….. with peppermint & lemon myrtle. That crisp refreshing scent that wakes me up and makes me feel alive each morning.
My Body-I love my chamomile! It helps relax the body!
This is my kind of Christmas wish-list <3 love it all! Think I can feel some Christmas shopping for myself about to happen!
Already a fan of Shop Naturally. I love my mind would be my pick 🙂
I love my Spirit
Thanks for entering! The lucky winner is Rachel!! xx