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Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day 2021

January 29, 2021

I don’t know about you, but for me, time has been flying by. Not something I expected to say during a global pandemic but it’s true! I’ve been relishing the time at home by re-reading some of my favorite books (and reading some fun new ones), watching lots of TV and movies, and (safely) exploring nearby beaches now that we are back in California.

While Valentine’s Day will look a little different this year (what else doesn’t?), there’s no reason you can’t still bask in love, and enjoy a gift for Valentine’s Day. Whether you send this to a signficant other as a major hint, or buy something for yourself (yes, self-care queen!), I hope you do something that you love on Valentine’s Day

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Gift Guide: Lavender Salt

December 22, 2014

The holiday season has become entwined with the act of giving and receiving gifts and always gives me slight anxiety. I absolutely love giving gifts to my loved ones; the problem comes in choosing a gift that is both suitable and wallet friendly. Once I get out of graduate school and get a real job, my ability to buy more expensive gifts will increase exponentially but for now, let’s just say that the wallet of a graduate student is not particularly healthy! As such, I wanted to show you this cheap and easy gift; lavender salt!

Where did the inspiration come from?

 The lovely Sarah from Snixy Kitchen inspired me with this idea when she talked about how a friend of hers had made rosemary, vanilla and lemon salt as a homemade gift before. So cool right?! I decided to try my hand at making a lavender salt because a) I had some lavender in my cupboard and b) It has such a beautiful smell and taste. Plus the beautiful color of lavender will make the salt look so pretty! For the most part, receiving a homemade gift just seems as if it is so much more meaningful than a store bought one. I love getting ANY gifts (I don’t expect anything), but there is something to be said about knowing that someone has put in the time and effort to create something that will be uniquely yours as opposed to seeing someone else wearing the same exact gift you were given.

Lavender Salt

Homemade Lavender Himalayan Pink Salt

Lavender Himalayan Salt

Alice Williams
A wonderful and flavorful lavender Himalayan pink salt.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 tsp dried lavender

Instructions
 

  • Simply mix together the (ground) Himalayan pink salt and the dried lavender.

Notes

I used just under 1/2 cup of Himalayan pink salt, so less salt works too.
 I used Himalayan Pink salt as my salt, but you can also use sea salt. I am biased towards Himalayan pink salt as I think it is a gorgeous color and it has been said to contain a bunch of minerals that are not normally found in your typical table salt. 

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Homemade lavender Himalayan pink salt

Homemade Lavender Himalayan Pink Salt

Use this lavender salt on

Chocolate (like a chocolate cake or pudding), any Protein (lamb, steak, fish), and Holiday Cocktails!

One of my friends is crazy about lavender … so I know who I’ll be giving this gift to 🙂 

Do you normally make homemade gifts? What is the best gift you’ve ever received?

For some more gift idea’s, click here to read my health and wellness gift guide.

Honestly yours,
Alice
Thank you for always supporting me! For more Honestly Fitness, check out my Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest.

P.S. If you want to print out the same label I used, then right-click on the image below and save it. Then either print it out and just stick it onto your lavender salt container (like I did), or buy some sticky sheet labels from this website and print them onto that 🙂

label to put on homemade salt gifts

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Health & Wellness Gift Guide

December 15, 2014

It doesn’t matter how well you know the person, buying gifts can be a really stressful experience! Unless that person has been hinting something to you for months and months, chances are that you are looking for gift ideas for this holiday season. And sure, you may have come across loads of gift guides in the process buuut I can assure you that this health and wellness gift guide has an interesting mix of products you probably haven’t seen on other gift guides (and if you have then let me know lol).

Health & Wellness Gift Guide

I wanted to make a complete gift guide for ladies who appreciate all things health and wellness, which can be used by women and men alike! Guys, I know how hard it can be to buy a good gift for your girlfriend, mom or sister. And ladies, I know how nerve wracking it can be to get your bestie, mom, or sister a gift that screams ‘OMG, this is so perfect for you, and I know you so well!’ 

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Okay, so I overemphasize how important gifts are but still. There is nothing better than giving your loved ones a gift that makes their eyes light up and which you know they will use. I LOVE when I see a loved one making use of a gift I gave them, it makes me so so happy and makes me feel as if my gift was actually worthwhile. I remember my dad giving me the cutest mug with pictures of dogs on it and despite it being such a simple gift, I used it for years and years. I’m so sick of giving gifts where I know the receiver won’t even use it. Don’t want to clutter up their living space lol!

So, without further ado, here is my complete set of gifts for people who appreciate all things health and wellness!

Find the perfect health and wellness gift this holiday season #giftguide1. Tiffany Blue Stand Mixer: For all the baking lovers out there.

2. Pilates Ring: Adds extra burn to your workout. Free workout with pilates ring here.

3. Mister Tea Infuser: Cutest little guy and perfect for loose leaf tea.

4. Victoria Secret’s Sport Bra: Hands down best sports bra everrrrr.

5. Frends Headphones: Definitely an indulgent purchase, but will make any chic lady happy.

6. Cococut: I want this!! Will help you open coconuts easily and safely.

7. Miracle Carb Diet: I hesitate to even call this a diet; more like sound advice and great recipes.

8. Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide 2.0: For those of you looking for a hardcore workout.

9. Rosehip Oil: Best way to moisturize your face and remove makeup.

10. Fitbit Flex: Tracks steps, distance, calories burned and more!

What do you think of my health & wellness gift guide for this holiday season? I hope it helps you out and I guarantee that anything from this gift guide will be used … a lot 🙂

Which gift on this gift guide would you love to receive? 

Honestly yours,
Alice