Fun, Relaxing Holiday Gift Ideas

The holidays, despite our best intentions, can often be a very stressful, harried time of year. All those mad dashes to the mall for a big sale, hours spent wrapping gifts, working overtime to indulge loved ones and busy schedules at work can really take a lot out of us. Everyone can use a little pampering after all that chaos ' give the special people in your life something that will help them relax and unwind. These holiday gift ideas are so tempting, you may want to just treat yourself!

Feng Shui Fountain

The benefits of feng shui ' the ancient Chinese practice of placement and arrangement of objects to achieve harmony and the flow of positive energy ' are easily incorporated into any interior space with a tabletop fountain. Many fountains are created with the ultimate in relaxation and tranquility in mind, with soothing natural elements and the musical trickling of water. One fountain that brings many of the principles of feng shui together into one piece is the Frog Vase Tabletop Fountain. If you'd like to learn more about fountains and feng shui, check out this previous post.

Spa Kit

Help a loved one really relax and rejuvenate themselves, in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Nothing says 'pampered' like a beautiful basket chock full of spa goodies such as bath salts, body lotions, exfoliating scrubs and masks. This is a great gift for a mom, busy professional, or anyone you suspect might need an excuse to catch some lazy, indulgent time alone. Check out sites like www.bathandbodyworks.com, www.sephora.com, www.lush.com and www.blissfulbalance.com.

Bed and Breakfast Getaway Weekend

Treat a couple you know to a relaxing getaway at a nearby bed and breakfast ' it will probably be the most unique and highly appreciated gift they'll get from anyone. Many bed and breakfasts have packages that include activities, meals and romantic extras such as fresh flowers or a chocolate-and-champagne gift basket. No matter how far away the recipients live, you can pick the perfect place by researching options at www.bbonline.com.

Aromatherapy

Over the past few years, people have really become much more aware of the benefits of aromatherapy. It can be incorporated into a loved one's life in so many different ways ' through bath products, scented candles, oil diffusers or simply using fresh herbs. A fun new way to benefit from soothing scents in your home is to use Fountain AcScents. These aromatic tablets release comforting scents into the air as they keep your fountain water fresh. They also help your fountain stay free of hard water deposits and unsightly white scale. Choose from Sweet Jasmine, Gardenia, Sunny Citrus, Vanilla Bean, Forest Pine and Sea Breeze.