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A Healthy Gift For Everyone On Your List

A Healthy Gift For Everyone On Your List

By Leslie Barrie, Diana Cequeira, and Rozalynn S. Fraizer

November 19, 2012

No, we aren't suggesting Probiotic of the Month Club. Health scoured stores and sites to find gifts that seem indulgent, but also help everyone on your list feel and look great.

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50 great gift ideas

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Give the gift of health this season and it'll keep on giving all year long.

From fitness gear to beauty products and tech gadgets, you'll snag the perfect gift for everyone on your list. We've even got great finds under $25, because Santa doesn't have to break the bank.

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Give the gift of fitness

Holiday hoodie

Festive red pinstripes—and a cozy way to ward off post-workout chill.

East Coast L/S Hooded Top ($64; lornajane.com)

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Walk wonder

Postage-stamp-size, it syncs to an online dashboard that tracks overall progress and even awards achievement badges. Fit Bit Zip ($60; fitbit.com)

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Not your standard gym bag

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Chic and easy on the back, too, thanks to lightweight quilting. Electric Yoga Ultra-Light Bag ($58; electric-yoga.com)

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Running mates

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The super-breathable material staves off sweat as it protects against the cold. Brooks Infiniti Headband and Pulse Lite Gloves ($18 & $20; brooksrunning.com)

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Workout BFF

A handle and silicone sleeve make it easy to grip for workout sips. BKR Bottle ($28; mybkr.com)

Make it personal: Customize the bottle with paint pens, says DIY pro Katie Brown, host of PBS's Katie Brown Workshop.

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Saved by the bell

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One click-twist and this calorie-torching and toning orb shifts between 5, 8, and 12 pounds. Empower 3-In-1 Kettlebell ($40; empowerfitness.com)

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Give the gift of glow

Pop art nails

Brighten up her mani with shades inspired by Andy Warhol.

Nars Photo Booth Gift Set ($35; narscosmetics.com)

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Lip, lip hooray

Let a friend shine with eight glosses. Stila All Is Bright Lip Glaze Set ($25; stilacosmetics.com)

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Tool cool

Pro makeup brushes in a glam clutch = two gifts in one. Sonia Kashuk Gilded Cage Six-Piece Holiday Brush Set ($25; Target)

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24K hair

Adds subtle (not showgirl!) sparkle to strands. Oribe Gold Pomade ($49; oribe.com)

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Spa-tastic

This spicy-citrus soak will perk her up every morning; one capful's enough, so the bottle lasts. Fresh Sake Bath ($80; fresh.com)

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Eye do

A shimmery shadow kit is party-prep central. Sephora Collection Moonshadow Baked Palette In The Night ($30; sephora.com)

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Skin santa

It packs super-trendy argan oil to moisturize, and dried orange peel to exfoliate. Moroccanoil Body Buff ($42; moroccanoil.com)

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Give the gift of yum!

Cheese, please

What fromage fan wouldn't want these?

West Elm Twig Cheese Knife Set ($29; westelm.com)

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Carb load

A pretty tin with garlic extra-virgin olive oil, organic spaghetti, and Italian chilies. Nudo Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino ($22; nudo-italia.com)

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Pour-fect

Mom may be more inclined to use heart-healthy salad dressing when it's in chic bottles with oak stoppers. Sagaform ($27; burkedecor.com)

Make it personal: Fill bottles with oil and vinegar, add dried herbs like rosemary and thyme, let sit for two weeks, and voil√†—infused!

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Make a stand

Wow a vino lover with a gravity-defying holder. Balancing Bamboo Wine Bottle Holder ($20; etsy.com)Savor it

A blend of red and white wine and citrus liqueur, this aperitif is meant to be sipped (read: no guzzling, fewer calories!).

Lillet Rose ($20; astorwines.com)

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Insta-barista

Whips up impressive foam for lattes. Bodum Schiuma Milk Frother ($15; bodum.com)

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Sweet treat

Give a chocoholic a gourmet fix: Vosges Petits Chocolats ($20; vosgeschocolate.com)

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Give the gift of happy pets

Bowled over

Pet owners will be: The dishes are BPA-free, lead-free, and too cute.

Shadow ($8; bambeco.com)

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Fetch!

Get pooch moving with a bucket-o'-balls. Something to woof about: They're made with eco-friendly dyes. 30 Love ($19; bambeco.com)

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Canine chic

A heavy sweater keeps pups bundled up (and festive!). Petco Ugly Holiday Sweater (starting at $15; petco.com)

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Go fish

A home fit for a king—or goldfish—this bowl is swimming with sophistication. Umbra Fishhotel ($35; umbra.com)

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Give the gift of tech

Music to their ears

Keeps 'em toasty—and tuned in.

Ugg Australia Quilted Fontanne Tech Earmuffs ($85; Bloomingdales)

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A better boombox

Petite in size but powerful in sound, it's great for travel and holiday parties. iHome Portable Jam Speaker ($20; kohls.com)

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App-solutely fab

Turn that tablet into a portable (and ergonomic!) workstation. Bluetooth Keyboard Case ($34; kohls.com)

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Give the gift of relaxation

Ahhh...

Lavender bath salts bliss-ify.

Archipelago Lavender 5 Bath Salts ($28; shoparchipelago.com)

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Tea time

These exotic brews pack black tea (high in antioxidants). Ambessa Safari Breakfast ($9 each; harney.com)

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Candle chill

Who, who, who will like this candle? Anyone! Slatkin & Co. Pierced Owl Figural ($29; qvc.com)

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Serene sip

Give the gift of me-time with a mug 'n' teapot. C. Wonder Tea for One ($38; cwonder.com)

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Cozy up

A soft blankie in a warm print. CB2 Reyna Throw ($60; cb2.com)

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Back to nature

Bring in the tranquil outdoors. UncommonGoods Moss Terrarium Bottle ($38; uncommongoods.com)

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Give the gift that's under $25

Tasty trimmings

No nibbling on the tree!

Sur La Table Macaron Ornaments ($10 each; surlatable.com)

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Walk wonder

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Running mates

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Workout BFF

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Saved by the bell

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Give the gift of glow

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Lip, lip hooray

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Tool cool

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24K hair

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Spa-tastic

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Eye do

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Skin santa

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Give the gift of yum!

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Carb load

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Pour-fect

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Make a stand

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Insta-barista

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Sweet treat

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Give the gift of happy pets

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Fetch!

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Canine chic

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Go fish

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Give the gift of tech

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A better boombox