Valentine’s Day, in all of its romantic grandeur, is unfortunately another holiday filled with sweets that are kind in theory, yet often detrimental to your loved one’s health in reality.
This year, why not give a gift that makes your special someone feel good both inside and out? With the holiday quickly approaching, it is a good idea to plan out your healthy gift, so that you will not be tempted to buy that last minute box of chocolates on your rush home.
Here are some healthy and meaningful Valentine’s Day gift ideas and tips:
- MAKE TIME for each other- making time for the ones you love, to spend solely with them and without distraction, is so important! Turn off the cell phone, put the lap top to sleep, hide the TV remote. Commit to spending a solid block of time strictly with him or her.
- Make something from scratch, something from the heart: a poem, a nice candle light dinner at home, a collage or album of pictures of your time spent together, a collection of music that speaks to your relationship.
- Go out for a romantic dinner at a restaurant that offers plenty of healthy alternatives. If you want an appetizer, try sharing it to cut down on excess fat, carbohydrates and salt.
- Do something fun and active together: skating outdoors in the evening, taking a walk together in the snow, sledding, cooking a special meal together at home, taking a dance class, bowling together, etc.
- Avoid gift cards if you can as they can be impersonal. But if you must, buy ones that promote your loved one’s health and well-being: a day at the spa, a fun and health-focused cooking class, dance or art classes, etc.
- For your children’s Valentine’s Day celebrations at school, send non-edible gifts instead of candies for them to give away to their friends: fun erasers and colorful pencils, stickers, non-permanent tattoos, or other small and inexpensive toys.
We want the best health possible for our loved ones, so why not strengthen it whenever we can? Show them how much they are loved and valued by choosing a healthy and meaningful way to celebrate this special day! You will be thanked for it!
Also visit >>> The American Heart Association’s website for additional healthy Valentine’s Day tips
Clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 28, Pam chose an alternative approach to recovery. Now decades later and still symptom free, she coaches others on how to treat the root cause of chronic disease, using a holistic approach. She can teach you how, too.
Pam is the author of Become a Wellness Champion and founder of Live Disease Free. She is a wellness expert, coach and speaker.
The Live Disease Free Academy has helped hundreds of Wellness Champions in over 15 countries take charge of their health and experience profound improvements in their life.
