Why is it that no matter how much our brain knows we need to buy a gift for Christmas or a birthday or Mother’s Day, the day sneaks up on us? And then, there we are, just a day or two away….and no gift.
No one wants to look like That Person. We all want to be seen as someone who is thoughtful and has our gift-giving acts together.
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To say that I’m a frequent user of Amazon Prime is an understatement. We could, apparently, make a Christmas tree out of boxes that have arrived on my doorstep recently.
If you’re struggling to find a gift for that active person on your Christmas list, it’s not too late for Amazon Prime to come to the rescue. Today I want to recommend three budget-friendly items that I have bought and used myself that I recommend regularly to others.
Last minute gifts don’t have to look like an afterthought!
I’ve worn DeFeet socks for running for at least 20 years. I like their thin profile, and I LOVE their fun designs.
I still race in Texas flag DeFeets, just like I did when I was a homesick Texan living in Boston in the late 1990s. They were real conversation-starters when I was running Comrades in South Africa.
But my favorite socks for gifting are the smiley face socks. I mean, really….
Who wouldn’t want smiley face socks while you’re slogging through a tough workout? How can you have a bad workout if your socks are smiling? It’s impossible!
I love to gift these socks to my personal training clients as they reach their goals. Hooray for smiley socks!
My favorite strength training book
Like many runners, I’m terrible about making time for strength training. But this book has a program that’s so easy to follow (click here for full blog review) that there’s no excuse not to do it.
If you know a runner who is reluctant to begin strength training either because she doesn’t know what to do or because she feels like it will take too much time, this is the book they need!
It’s thick. It’s cushy. It’s not slippery. All of these things is important if you’re trying to progress your practice!
Does your regular practice include balancing postures or work on hands and knees? The extra thick mat will help keep the pressure off of your joints and your focus on the pose.
Even better, this yoga mat comes with a handy carrying strap. If you’re more of a yoga class gal than an at-home practice gal, having a mat with a carry strap makes life easier.
Oh, it comes in a wide range of cool colors, too. And if you’re on a budget, you can get all this cushy greatness for an unbelievably affordable price.
It’s pretty much perfect.
Go forth and give gifts! And may you receive health and happiness in return!
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Karen Shopoff Rooff is a certified health coach. The Well Balanced Women blog is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please discuss your health issues with a licensed medical practitioner.
These are some good gifts (for me)! I’m a fan of fun socks, too.
Those socks are soooo comfy and great if you’re prone to blisters! I highly recommend them