25 healthy holiday gift ideas under $25

Something for everyone on your list

Whether you want unique stocking stuffers, elegant hostess gifts, great reads or cozy winter wear, we’ve got something for everyone in our healthy holiday gift guide. (Confession: After researching these ideas, some of these cool finds will be making it to our own wish lists as well).

Shared History Provincial Toques

If you want to keep your loved ones warm during the long Canadian winter, gift them a uniquely Canadian toque that represents their favourite part of Canada. Options include ‘East Coast,’ ‘Ontario,’ ‘West Coast,’ and ‘Maritimes.’

$24, The Drake Hotel General Store

Harvest Tins

The perfect gift for the tea-lover on your list, these holiday tins will help them celebrate the spirit of the season with flavours like ‘Chocolate Chili Chai,’ and  ‘Santa’s Secret.’

$16, David’s Tea

Truffle Salt

Italian truffles are the most expensive food in the world, which makes this salt the perfect gift for foodie friends. For a fraction of the price of truffles, they’ll be able to make any meal gourmet with just a sprinkle of this specialty salt.

$25, The Spice Trader

Reusable Bamboo Utensil Set

This utensil set is a perfect addition to a packed lunch for those who want to be eco-friendly. Not only are they reusable, they’re made of bamboo-a highly renewable resource.

$22, Grassroots Store

Sublime Printed Yoga Mat

Yogis on your list will appreciate this colourful addition to their practice.

$22, Gaiam

Premium Technithong

Show your fitness partner how much you appreciate her motivation with a gift that will make her workouts more comfortable.

$16, Lululemon

Balsam Fir Incense

Give your hostess a gift that will make her home smell like Christmas (without any extra work). Bonus: It’s made from all-natural ingredients.

$8, The Drake General Store

Grippy Yoga Gloves

For yogis on-the-go, these gloves are the perfect accessory for a mat-free practice.

$10, Gaiam

Ecojot Happiness 2013 Calendar

Inject a little joy into the lives of loved ones with a calendar that showcases a new happy quote and beautiful design each month, from “Do more of what makes you happy,” to “Happiness is a form of courage.”

$14, Ecojot

Postal Photo Art Display

Nostalgic friends who love to travel will appreciate this throwback to the simpler days of postage stamps. It’s the perfect gift for Instagram addicts and world travellers.

$25, Umbra

Organic Pancake and Waffle Mix

Make weekend mornings easier for busy friends by giving them a quick, healthy, gourmet option for Sunday brunch.

$22, Williams-Sonoma

Ashli Cabin Sock

Make après-ski cozy and comfortable for friends who love to hit the slopes.

$19, Roots

Adult Spibelt

Runners (and travellers) will appreciate this accessory that will keep all their identification, documents and technology safe while they’re on the go.

$22, Running Room

Homemade Cookie Stamper

Bakers on your list will love using this stamp to showcase their homemade goodies.

$15, Indigo

Body Butter Lollipop

Beauty buffs will love having the option of five different body butters; including strawberry, coconut and Satsuma, when gifted this adorable holiday set.

$20, The Body Shop

Body Butter Lollipop

Beauty buffs will love having the option of five different body butters; including strawberry, coconut and Satsuma, when gifted this adorable holiday set.

$20, The Body Shop

Jogi headbands

Having stray hairs in your face while working out is never fun. That’s why your fitness-loving friends will be happy to receive these adorable headbands that keep pesky fly-a-ways out of their workout.

$9 each, Joe Fresh

Forest Pine Cone Salt & Pepper Shakers

These elegant salt and pepper shakers are the perfect gift for your holiday hostess.

$20, Indigo

Memosphere White Board

Want your forgetful friend to remember your dinner plans? Gift her this adorable white board in the shape of globe. It’s sure to draw her attention and help her remember important dates.

$15.00, Umbra

Stripe sweater

Make it easy for your friends and family to inject a little glamour into their holiday wardrobe with this shimmery gold and white-striped sweater.

$19, Joe Fresh

Jessica Fairisle Snowflake Scarf

This cozy winter scarf makes a great gift for female relatives who love the classic look.

$25, Sears

Jessica Fairisle Snowflake Scarf

This cozy winter scarf makes a great gift for female relatives who love the classic look.

$25, Sears

Our Canada: A Country for all Seasons

Patriotic friends and travellers will love browsing through this book that uses stunning scenery to celebrate Canada through the seasons.

$25, Reader’s Digest

Perfumed Candles

This candle in a mini casserole dish is made for the kitchen. Help your holiday hostess create the perfect ambiance with holiday scents like Clementine and Candied Ginger.

$15 each, Fruits & Passion

Espresso Maker

Help coffee-lovers on your list get their morning java jolt with this stovetop espresso maker.

$20, Canadian Tire

Girlfriend’s Guide

Don’t want to have “the talk” with your teenage daughter? Now you don’t have to. Give her the straightforward, honest advice she needs about intimate subjects with this diary-style book.

$18, Reader’s Digest store

Schick Hydro Power Select and Schick Hydro Silk Holiday Packs

Make romance easy with a his-and-hers gift that will leave couples feeling smooth and fresh.

$15 and $14, Schick