Mindful and health-centered gifts are our love language.
As the candles come out of storage and the garland is hung on the mantel, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the materialistic side of the holidays. And it comes with good intentions. We want to shower our loved ones with gifts that show exactly how much we care about them.
This year, we want to encourage you to do this mindfully. Don’t be afraid to wrap up a “certificate” for a fancy dinner with your husband or handsewn doll clothing for your girls. The best way to show your affection is with presence, not presents.
That said, we all love a special occasion. As a family-owned business, we spend a lot of time evaluating the brands we use in our home — prioritizing sustainable products that are fair trade, science-backed, and mindfully curated. This holiday season, we want to help you give intentionally by sharing some of our favorite health-centered holiday gifting ideas.
Gift Ideas for Moms
A gift for mom is an impossible task. There’s no physical item that can truly say how grateful you are for her presence in your life. So take the pressure out of your Christmas shopping and simply find your mom a little luxury she refuses to buy for herself.
- For Wonder: Yearly Co. Small Golden Hoops ($500)
- For Self-Care: Toups and Co Spa Gift Set ($88)
- For Health: RAUM Women’s Grounding Shoes ($160–$180)
- For the Planet: Christy Dawn Organic Regenerative Cotton Dresses ($198–$228)
- For Connection: Dinner for two. Perfect your cooking skills by preparing a luxurious meal for mom. We recommend local oysters paired with mignonette sauce (Emilie’s favorite), homemade sourdough, roasted asparagus, and a bottle of organic wine.
Gift Ideas for Travelers
Since they’re constantly on the move, travelers may be difficult to shop for. But there are a few things they need (even more than a plane ticket): connection, good health, and a sense of belonging. We’ve hand-selected these gifts to support all three.
- For Wonder: BÉIS Luxury Travel Bags ($48–$148)
- For Self-Care: Toups and Co Mini Tallow Balm Set ($50)
- For Health: Branch Basics Nontoxic Travel Kit ($20)
- For the Planet: Pact Organic Travel Outfits ($28–$130)
- For Connection: Tickets for two to a local museum. Build a sense of wonder and connection with your traveling friend or family member. Take them to your favorite local museum and emphasize good conversation.
Gift Ideas for the Foodie
The foodie in your life doesn’t like just any food. Luckily, you know just where to source farm-fresh and high-quality meals. Here are some of our favorite foods and cookware sets that pass the ingredients test and elevate any meal.
- For Wonder: Field Company Chef’s Starter Set ($385)
- For Self-Care: Purity Organic Whole Bean Coffee ($27)
- For Health: EPIC Animal Cooking Fats ($14)
- For the Planet: MASA Lime Chips (Cooked in Tallow!) ($56)
- For Connection: Invite your friend or family member on a food tour. Find the best spots in town for drinks, starters, entrées, and deserts, and visit each spot for an exciting (and intentional) night out.
Gift Ideas for Biohacking and Health
Speaking of gifts, our health is one of the most important gifts we can steward. Biohacking is one way to appreciate and improve our health on a daily basis. We use these products regularly at the Toups house, and we love gifting them to friends and family.
- For Wonder: The AirDoctor Family Room Air Purifier ($629)
- For Self-Care: Somavedic’s Vedic Model for EMF Mitigation and Water Structure ($1,099)
- For Health: The LumeBox Infrared Light ($629)
- For the Planet: Filterbaby Skincare Water Filter ($125)
- For Connection: Find a friend who struggles with their health and join them for a day of self-care activities. Visit a sauna, try a PEMF mat, pick out new supplements for them, and go through their daily routines with them.
Gift Ideas for Children and Babies
There’s nothing more exciting than watching your child open a brand-new toy set! That said, the best gifts we can give our children is our time and attention. This holiday season, let’s all make an effort to prioritize toys after connection.
- For Wonder: The Bella Luna Horse Stable or Sailboat Set ($55 and $25)
- For Self-Care: Toups and Co Baby Wash & Baby Balm Set ($46)
- For Health: Coterie Nontoxic Diapers to Protect Sensitive Skin ($77)
- For the Planet: Jaimie Kay Baby Collection for Cozy and Sustainable Clothing ($20–$50)
- For Connection: Take your kids out for hot chocolate, holiday lights, and winter ice skating.
Gift Ideas for Self-Care
When considering self-care gifts, we want you to remember the people in your life who don’t take enough time for themselves. Maybe they’re going through a period of grief, a demanding season of motherhood, or haven’t taken a vacation in two years. This is your way of helping them slow down and feel good in the moment.
- For Wonder: Toups and Co Restorative Gift Set ($182)
- For Self-Care: Mate Organic Waffle Pajamas ($128–$148)
- For Health: Farmhouse Teas Holiday Trio Gift Set ($29)
- For the Planet: American Blossom Cotton Bedsheets ($249)
- For Connection: Show up on your friend’s porch and take her to a nontoxic spa. Get a lymphatic massage or hydrating facial and end the night with a movie marathon.
Gift Ideas for Dads
Trust us, these gifts are way more exciting than another tie. Fancy grilling equipment or protein powder can provide a little luxury to his daily habits.
- For Wonder: Force of Nature Grillmaster Bundle ($200)
- For Self-Care: Toups and Co Men’s Gift Set ($77)
- For Health: GoodOnYa Collagen Bundle ($97)
- For the Planet: The Duckworth Organic Merino Wool Vest ($259) (Emilie’s husband Trent loves it)
- For Connection: Throw him a surprise holiday football party. Make his favorite snacks, dress up the kids in football jerseys, and plan a card game (prizes included!) for halftime.
Holiday Skincare Sets
If there are any gifts we understand, it’s skincare gifts. These sets are designed to nourish and support your loved one’s skin through the holiday season. Plus, a few of them include our limited-edition holiday scents.
- For Wonder: Toups and Co Merry and Bright Gift Set ($62)
- For Self-Care: Toups and Co Spa Gift Set ($88)
- For Health: Nourishing Skincare Set ($110)
- For the Planet: Toups and Co Ultimate Tallow Balm Set ($170)
- For Connection: Plan a Christmas movie marathon with your loved one. Bake holiday cookies and apply face masks for Christmas glow.
Merry Christmas from Toups and Co
The holidays are such a special time for our family. We’re thrilled to spread the cheer through holiday skincare sets, Black Friday deals, and our gift guide. Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
Xoxo,
Emilie
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