Holiday Gift Guide: Feel Good Gifts

By Cristina Tudino
November 10, 2013
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Great gifts you can feel good about giving this holiday.
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Healthy holiday presents

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From planet-friendly presents to tasty low-cal treats, here are 33 goodies you will really love giving.

Fresh pick
Deck a pal's halls with this Culinary Three-Herb Wreath (about $39.95; organicbouquet.com); it's a one-year's supply of rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and chili peppers.

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Soulful sweets

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The wrappers of Good Karmal caramels ($12 for a Flavor Sampler Pack; goodkarmal.com) are inscribed with words of wisdom. Sweet!

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Yes, it’s chocolate!

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These gorgeous handmade chocolate disks from Rogue Confections ($18 for 6; rogue confections.com) look and taste amazing.

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Wake-up call

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The bold color of this De'Longhi kMix 5-CupCoffee Maker (about $150; amazon.com) could make anyone rise and shine!

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Sip in style

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Elevate tea time with the incredibly elegant Wedgwood & Bentley Basilica Low Teacup ($150 for the pair; wedgwood.com).

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Ripe for the picking

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What could be greener than drinking water from one of the stainless steel bottles in Earthlust's Urban Farm Collection? (about $18; earthlust.com)

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In the bag

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Every purchase of the burlap FEED Love 30 bag ($80; feedprojects.com) provides HIV patients with 30 days of antiretroviral treatment.

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Hostess bliss

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No more hearing, "What kind is that?" thanks to the Hamptons Cheese Marker set ($34; bambeco.com), made with natural materials and minimal dyes.

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Bling it on

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No more orphaned earrings and tangled-up necklaces: They all stay safe in this customizable Monogram Jewelry Box from C. Wonder ($78; cwonder.com).

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Statement maker

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Who needs a new dress? Take that LBD from whatever to wow by throwing on this "Lalima" Goldtone 20" Necklace ($89; bajalia.com).

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Clutch move

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Brighten up her winter wardrobe (or yours!) with the Bacall clutch by M. Clifford (about $35; mclifforddesigns.com).

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Pimp out that iPad

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Protect that prized piece of tech by slipping it in a Kate Spade Wise Owl iPad Sleeve ($125; katespade.com). And don't forget to check out Health on iPad!

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A merry mani

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Keep her feeling bright with CiatACUTE "e" Tree Trinkets ($30; sephora.com), featuring six seriously fun polishes that can do double-duty as tree ornaments.

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Soap stars

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A Claus Porto gift box of five luxe, great-smelling 150-gram soaps ($55; lafco.com) makes cold- and flu-busting a beautiful thing.

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Honey do

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The Le Creuset Artisanal Honey Pot Gift Set ($44.95; cutleryandmore.com) comes with a jar of Savannah Bee Company Tea Honey.

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Bundle up

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Because we all need one good sweater: the Marled Fair Isle Sweater from the GAP ($34.95; gap.com).

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Sweet steeping

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What could be cozier than a hot cup of you-know-what? We love the Le Palais des Thés Fleur de Geisha green tea ($15; palaisdesthes.com).

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Pampering power

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Turn that shower into a spa moment with Ambre Vanillé Crème Body Butter and Body Wash ($35 and $36, respectively; lauramercier.com)

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Top this!

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A toasty faux-fur lining. A fun vintage pattern. And an insanely good price.This Mossimo Peruvian hat from Target (about $19.99; target.com) is such a no-brainer.

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Let it snow

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Protect tootsies from the c-c-cold in these waterproof, rubber-soled Women's Joan of Arctic boots from Sorel ($150; sorel.com).

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Stash ’n’ dash

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The roomy, yoga-ready Plank Canvas Series tote ($195; plankdesigns.com) may just be the perfect work-to-gym carryall.

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Skate away

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Give her a great excuse to hit the rink, and shake up her workout routine, with these K2 Andra Ice Skates ($79.95; k2skates.com).

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Ready set go

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The Nike+ Sportwatch GPS ($169; nikeplus.com) has an easy-to-read touch screen that displays time, distance, pace, and calories burned.

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Get down (dog)

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Replace your favorite yogi's ratty old mat with the Plank Luxe Yoga Mat ($85; plankdesigns.com). Bonus: It fits perfectly in the matching tote.

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Ride on!

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Is she big into biking? Keep her noggin safe and stylish in this affordable Women's Bell Strut Bike Helmet ($40; llbean.com).

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Now hear this

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Headphones can be so antisocial. Plug your iPod or phone into i.Sound Ice Crystal Compact Speakers ($45; isound.net) and share your favorite tunes with all! Apple- and PC-compatible.

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Lucky dog!

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Your pup will be oh-so-pleased to see these Christmas-themed dog chew toys ($7.49; drsfostersmith.com) waiting for him under the tree.

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Snap happy

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No worries if the Panasonic Lumix TS25 Active Lifestyle Tough Camera ($136.99; panasonic.com) gets dropped in the snow—it's shockproof and waterproof.

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Think bright

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Look cool and stay connected with the impact-resistant Pass This On iPhone 5/5s case ($35; society6.com).

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Put your paws up!

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These cheeky Kate Spade New York Shady Lady mittens ($68; katespade.com) will make even the biggest cold-weather hater crack a smile.

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Amazing ornament

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Profits from the Heart HSN 2012 Designer OrnamentCollection benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. ($15-$30; hsn.com)

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