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By Tara Gidus Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, ACSM-CPT

Dec 05, 2023
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FUN & CREATIVE HEALTH FOR WIDOWS

If you’re like me, you’re stressing about what to get everyone on your list for the holidays. I’m always looking for unique ideas — and even better, something that can promote health, wellness, and joy to my friends and family.

I’d love to share some ideas that you might find helpful for others, and maybe you’ll decide to pamper yourself with a gift!

  • Body Scrubs and Bath Salts: You can really go all out and make these yourself with any variation of recipes you can find online and decorate jars with your own flair. Or you can purchase them from bath/body stores in a variety of scents.

  • Rice Bag Warmers: I have a friend who makes these as a side business, but again, you can purchase these as well with lavender or other scents for relaxation. When I say I use my bags daily, I am not exaggerating! I have two that I put in the microwave and use them on my neck or lower back, sit on them when my office is cold, put them in the bed while I brush my teeth so I come…

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