The holidays are upon us and we’ve been thinking… why not share OUR wish list with all of you? There are so many unique items out there and well, we absolutely love unique not to mention GREEN items. No, not the color green (well one of us in-house in particular loves the color green), but more so ‘green’ as in recyclable, repurposed and sustainable items. By now many of you know that Brand|Greet is passionate about being healthy and taking care of our bodies and our Earth. So, with that being said, please enjoy our top 20 favorite gift ideas, in no particular order.
1. Indi Coffee Passport For those of you that know a coffee lover that likes to explore all the best coffee shops, this could be a GREAT gift! For less than $30, you get a list of 20-30 coffee shops that will give you a drink, and many times those drinks are up to $5! This is such a unique gift, and it gets people to explore! Or, if you know a fellow promo model on the go who’s always looking for a quick coffee fix, maybe this will come in handy as they pass that next indie coffee shop!
2. AquaFarm
A perfect gift for the gardener in your family or friend that loves to be in the kitchen cooking with fresh herbs. Or anyone that is eco-friendly, loves plants and unique gifts. We love this gift idea because of it’s on of a king design and uniqueness! The dirty water produced by the fish is filtered up and over the roots of the plants as fertilizer, and is then filtered back down into the tank for a constant cycle of clean fish tank water!
3. John Masters Hair, Skin, and Body Care Products
These products are great for the earth, smell great and make you feel great! They are made with a lot of organic ingredients and are sold in Whole Foods and Plum Market. One of our favorite products is the Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist! We also love John’s values and one of his slogans, “We only get one body, and we only get one planet. Why not treat them both with the utmost care?
4. Spotify Membership
This is an awesome gift for any music lover because you can find ANY type of music on the app and create playlist after playlist, share music with friends, sync to all your devices and computers and the list goes on. All of us in-house use Spotify religiously. It is one of the best music apps we have come across and if you’re already a member you can add another member to your “family plan” for 50% off! It’s $9.99 a month for one person, and $14.99 per month if you use the link above to add another person! Not a bad gift, AND you don’t have to pay for it all at once!
5. Winter Floor Mats for Car
In the northern states it snows, a LOT. And when you’re constantly on the go, in and out of your car, trampsing around in the salty, snowy roads, your car looks like you took bleach to it by the time spring comes. Keep that puppy clean and fresh looking with some rubber, winter floor mats!
6. Terrarium
Bring some rustic and rich life to your friend’s apartment with this DIY terrarium. Let them get creative and place each succulent in the container the way they prefer. They don’t even need a green thumb to keep these beauties alive because they only need to be watered 2-3 times a month!
7. Indoor Herb Garden
This reclaimed barn wood planter box mini herb garden kit is a cool gift for the eco-friendly family member. It’s 100% recycled with cool barnwood, made in the USA! Grow herbs from seeds (basil, dill, oregano, cilantro, thyme and parsley). Comes with compressed soil disks & instructions! Get it now on Amazon.com!
8. A Painting of Your Dog
We love our pets at Brand|Greet and we know that there are a lot of other animal lovers / pet lovers in the world. Why not grab your friend’s favorite photo of their dog and take it to a painter and voila! We have found painters on Instagram or local artists will do drawings, watercolors, or other artwork with various mediums to bring your pet to life. What a unique gift that lasts for life!
9. Nutri-Bullet
For the fitness health family member… this is a great, affordable item for everyday use when making smoothies, homemade salad dressings, etc. You can buy two for the price of one on their website now if you happen to think it might be of value to two people… or, keep one for yourself! Ha! We know the life of a promo model can be a hectic one and you never know whether you’re coming or going, keep this handy to whip up a smoothie on the go, and it’s even small enough to travel with!
10. Santevia Alkaline Water Pitcher
If we were to drink water in nature, it would be a LOT different than the tap water we drink today. Santevia adds calcium, magnesium and other beneficial minerals back into the water and removes Chlorine and other heavy metals and chemicals. It makes the water Alkaline!! It is nature’s filtration system bringing water to a healthy, natural pH. Save the Earth from the plastic bottles that should be recycled but end up in a dump or on our streets and go with a brilliant re-usable pitcher! It sells in Whole Foods or online. (Can you tell we’re obsessed with Whole Foods?)
11. Sound Link Color Bluetooth Bose Speaker
This little speaker is UH-MAZING. This is perfect to take into any room in your home or apartment. Take it in the bathroom to get ready for a big event, or take it in the kitchen when you’re cooking your holiday dinner! Turn on your phone’s bluetooth and pair it to the speaker and voila! You have amazing sound pumping through this tiny yet powerful speaker. A MUST for any music lover, AND there is free shipping when you order it on Bose.com. The sound on this speaker is great, but if you’re looking for something smaller, check into Jawbone.com.
12. Spicemode
This is a very versatile Indian cooking sauce that you can literally use any way you like! Eat it like a salsa, use it as a topping, or a marinade! You can mix it with a base of tomato sauce or coconut milk to make a delicious sauce that suits your taste instead of buying a pre-mixed jar. The possibilities are endless and you will get authentic Indian tastes without slaving over the stove for hours on end. This could be a great stocking stuffer! Right now they’re offering 15% off for first time buyers or free shipping on orders over $30!
13. Not Ketchup Sampler Pack
Get some Not Ketchup for the foodie in your family! Does Uncle Bob love to grill? This is the perfect gift for him to slather on the perfect steak or pork chop, or for dipping your homemade french fries in! Not Ketchup is exactly as it sounds, it’s NOT ketchup its made with all ripe fruits, onions, apple cider vinegar, and spices. The sampler 4-Pack includes one bottle of each of their signature flavors: Cherry Chipotle, Blueberry White Pepper, Smoky Date, and Spiced Fig. Get your sampler pack now and get FREE SHIPPING!
14. Lune Light
Do you know someone that works inside, at a desk all day long, with no windows around to get some sunlight, or someone that works from home and doesn’t get outside often? They will want this marvelous light which displays a variety of different colored LED lights for various mood settings!
15. A Sweet Puzzle
This is a fun little puzzle in a fun little unique box. The puzzle is a tangram in an egg shape with different pages of creative puzzles. For the ones that like to use their brains and really think and be creative… this is a great, cute, little gift.
16. Element Snacks
Give a box full of goodness this holiday season. GMO free, vegan and gluten free rice and corn cake snacks covered in yogurt or chocolate all in a decorative box ready for gift giving. They are SUPER thin and perfectly balanced so you’re not eating too much chocolate or yogurt with the “cake.” Let someone indulge in something delightfully healthy this holiday season. And hey, these make amazing snacks for models on the go!
17. Electric Blanket
Hey, we’ve all heard the “Polar Vortex” is returning! Get someone you love an electric blanket to keep them toasty!
18. Nada Chair
This is the best invention. Buy your best friend with a lower back problem a Nada Chair, he or she will love you forever. Sitting at a desk in front of a computer all day is torture on your lower back AND your neck and this just solves all problems by naturally forcing you to sit up straight! In the promotions industry, we often feel the pain from standing long hours on concrete and in heels, this little gadget can even help when you sit down to watch your TV show after work.
19. The Tile
Someone always losing their keys? Husband losing the remote control? Tired of hearing about your cousin always losing his luggage on his travels? Snag one of these Tiles as a gift and never have one of these items go misplaced again! All it takes is looping it onto your keyring or attaching it to the remote control OR just safely tuck it into your luggage!
20. Superseedz
Instead of getting that popcorn tin for Aunt Linda, opt for these tasty pumpkin seeds by Superseedz that come in a variety of flavors and are a super healthy alternative to popcorn, chips or anything of that nature. Pumpkin seeds are a rich in protein, zinc, iron and magnesium… all important nutrients that you won’t get in that tin of popcorn AND they taste better!
We hope you have enjoyed our list of gifts and find yourself sharing some healthy and unique gifts this year!
Happy holidays from Brand|Greet!