Days 22-23 of giving!

Okay so it's 2 days 'til you have to have all of your shopping done but the thought of raiding the malls is terrifying you to the point of tears!

Here are two gifts you can give to others that don't require you to brave the scary-head-explosion-inducing mall on the 23rd of December

Yoga and pilates classes - has someone in your life always wanted to try a yoga or pilates class but has trouble taking that first step? Purchase them a couple of drop in classes - call up your local yoga studio and see if they offer gift certificates. If they do, get a few classes for a friend to get started! You might even want to check out your local 'groupon' deals - today in downtown Toronto they are offering 5 drop-in yoga/pilate sessions for $29!

Treats: okay - you've tried to think of alternatives to giving food as a gift but you just can't figure out what to buy. Step away from the box of generic chocolates and cook up a healthier option for your friends and family. Try out these great Gastronomic Fitness recipes: Dark Chocolate Brownie Cookies, 'to-good-to-be-true' iced chocolate brownies, candied pecans

Or perhaps you want to avoid baked goods - how about a healthy trail mix? Here are a couple of easy options:
Mark's Daily Apple recipe
Eatingwell.com has many options
Primal Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix
Paleo Trail Mix

Homemade gifts = love

Homemade gifts that don't increase the waistline of the recipient? = awesome love