What to buy for health-minded families this Chanukkah? They might not want a couple donuts each, a latke dripping with canola oil, or piles of chocolate coins. And that can make gifts for healthier families a tricky thing.
No need to rip your hair out searching for the perfect thing and worrying all along that the kids will feel deprived.
Here is a guide to gifts that crunchy parents and their children will appreciate, every time.
Read on for seven Chanukah gifts that I am sure will please the health nuts among you.
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Handmade soap. Organic Chocolate Coins. Popcorn Machine. Hanukkah pajamas. Blanket. Cookbook. Water filter.
8 Hanukkah Gifts for Crunchy Families
1.Organic Throw Blanket- Chanukah arrives in the early winter, when biting cold is just becoming constant company. This is when chilly weekend mornings, after-school unwindings, and of course, Shabbos hangouts, all often find a family huddled on the couch under some throw blankets.
Families of any age and stage will appreciate having a warm and cozy blanket on-hand- especially when it’s free of synthetic fibers, toxic dyes, and chemical treatments.
Some amazing natural options can be found on Etsy, such as this one and the cable-knit blanket pictured above, both made of organic cotton.
2. Real-Food Cookbook: Sina Mizrahi has put together a perfect cookbook for families who like home-cooked quality, bright flavors, and are always looking for fresh ideas to add to their (healthy) rotation.
This is not a cookbook that uses shortcuts like high-fructose corn syrup and other junky fillers. Instead, Sina offers a learning experience in real, fresh cooking with honest flavors- plus lots of cultural interest.
(Bonus: the photos are outstanding)
This real-foods focused cookbook would make a thoughtful Chanukah gift for a mother, or a family whose kids are old enough to be experimenting in the kitchen.
3. Mountain Valley Water Subscription: Chances are, the crunchy family you have in mind is pretty picky about their water. And with good reason! Water can be a substantial source of everyday toxins and contaminants like plastics, metals, pharmaceuticals, and even radioactive compounds (source). And bottled water just won’t cut it for these healthy folks, if they’re trying to avoid leached plastic.
If you are looking to really spoil your health-minded relatives (or friends) with something practical, thoughtful, and also special; a Mountain Valley water subscription will really blow them away. Not only is this brand mineral-rich, free from contaminants (they published their water report here), and packaged in glass, it also stands apart with its crisp, clear and silky taste.
This is the perfect bottled water for a holistic, natural-minded family; if you’re working with a larger budget and want to treat your beloved “health nuts,” you can’t go wrong with this gourmet water.
They offer residential subscriptions starting at $20-ish a month, and you’ll need to add based upon how large the family is.
4. Handmade Natural Soaps: Etsy is full of great handmade finds like natural soaps, which you can confirm are made without the typical chemicals and antibacterials. Beautiful to put on display in a bathroom or save for special occasions.
As a gift, a handmade soap like this one or this one, is extremely practical, yet can also be made “special” if you choose one with fancy touches.
5. Organic Chocolate Gelt: Chocolate Gelt is a Chanukah classic, so here is a higher-quality version. This kosher brand uses dark chocolate for less sugar, and is also certified organic.
Grab some and go play dreidel! (or just buy a few packs of chocolate and snack on it).
6. Popcorn, but better: Here’s a fun idea: Buy the family a fun popcorn-popping experience, using higher-quality snacks!
Popcorn is always a “lighter” snack. I especially love this brand of organic popcorn kernels, so you’re not getting GMO corn or heavily sprayed product. It also prompts a fun activity- adults and children alike will have a grand time popping it at home with this adorable machine, for a fun at-home activity after lighting.
7. Organic Hanukkah pajamas– These adorable pajamas are on sale now! They’re available in dreidel print, and menorah print.
I would say to get a bunch of matching ones for little kids- or include the parents by getting adult sizes too!
That wraps up this little guide for Chanukah gifts! If you liked it, please share!
And let me know below if there’s anything you would have loved to receive.
