As we head into the festive season, most of us are keeping our eyes peeled and ears perked up for the perfect gifts for our loved ones. And we plan our office parties, Secret Santas are being planned. Finding the perfect token to show someone (whether at home or at work) we care is a daunting task we all struggle with. Faithful to Nature has some amazing eco-friendly suggestions just for you as we enter this most generous time of year.

FOR THE HEALTH NUT – KOMBUCHA BREWING STARTER KIT

This gift contains everything you need to brew your own trendy kombucha in one convenient craft box. The starter kit comes complete with a brewing bottle, the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (or SCOBY), and comprehensive instructions. Kombucha is safe for the whole family to drink and gets to work in your gut to promote healthy digestion and liver detoxification. And if you have a restless teen who loves all things foodie-related, this is a great way to keep them occupied.

FOR FORGETFUL SHOPPERS – REUSABLE GROCERY BAGS

You’ve just finished packing the trolley with a week’s worth of groceries and you’re heading towards the till. As the cashier rings up your items, you reach down for your hemp shopping bag and realise you left it on your kitchen counter as you grabbed your keys and rushed out the door. How about spoiling your forgetful loved ones (or yourself!) to a few grocery bags to stuff into everyone’s stocking this year. You can keep multiples in your handbag or your car so you always have them on hand and never have to buy plastic ever again.

FOR THE KITCHEN GARDENER – GET SET GROW SET

Gardening is one of the most relaxing pastimes out there. Not only are you connecting with the earth in a very intimate way, but you are also getting a healthy dose of vitamin D from spending some time in the sun (but this doesn’t mean you should skip the sunscreen). The Get Set Grow Set is a thoughtful gift for someone who is passionate about health and nutrition, and what could be more rewarding than preparing a meal with ingredients you grew yourself? If you have tended to these ingredients yourself, you know that no toxic-pesticides have been used. Gift this to a friend or family member who is serious about avoiding GMOs or to little ones who are curious about watching things grow. They will especially adore the My Eco Sprout Grow Your Own Strawberry Popcorn.

FOR THE SELF-CARE FUNDI – AROMATHERAPY BUNDLE

Aromatherapy has been proven to be effective in relieving pain, improving sleep patterns and reducing stress and anxiety. Buy this gift for a loved one who practices mindfulness on a regular basis, or someone who perhaps doesn’t know how to make time for self-care. This bundle includes an oil burner, beeswax tealight candles, and a few indigenous essential oils. You can also supplement this gift with top-ups of lavender for anxiety, insomnia and restlessness; rosemary for improved brain function and increased circulation; and sage as a natural antidepressant.

FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS AN EXPERIENCE – COOKING/YOGA/SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES

Whether the special someone in your life is a bit of an enigma who seems to have it all, or if they’re just the kind of person who wants to make more memories or learn something new, a class is a way to go. These people are impossible to shop for, so don’t. Give them an experience they will remember forever – a memory.