(ARA) – The holidays are all about spreading joy and showing loved ones how much you care. Even with the best intentions holiday shopping can become overwhelming. Consider these great gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list:
* Mom: Since moms tend to care for others first, give gifts that encourage her to treat herself. A trio of bath and body treatments can give mom a way to relax and enjoy the season. The Body Shop‘s Cranberry Joy shower gel, body scrub and body butter have cranberry extract and a fresh berry scent that makes shower time merrier. Even better, Mom can take joy in knowing that her gifts can put a smile on the face of families as far away as Ghana or Samoa thanks to The Body Shop Community Fair Trade program which purchases ingredients directly from their farms. Pair the body products with a DVD collection of movies you love watching together, and you’ll be giving mom a fun experience that you can share.
* Husband/boyfriend: Men are always hardest to shop for, even though they insist that their needs are simple. Consider gifts like a shaving kit, microbrew kit, a package of fine steaks, or even a massage gift certificate.
* Best gal pal: She’s been with you through thick and thin, and is your perennial sidekick for going out and having fun, so don’t neglect your best friend. The Body Shop’s Dreams Unlimited Fragrance, with notes of citrus, green chili pepper and white flowers, is an invigorating and feminine scent that will make her feel great. Add some shimmery makeup to the gift bag and it’s a perfect going-out gift.
* Colleague: It can be hard to know exactly what to get your colleagues, but it’s a good thing to acknowledge the people you work closely with. A universally enjoyable gift, like a home fragrance reed diffuser, is a great idea that will brighten their holiday. Or, choose a gift that gives back to a worthy charity. When you purchase a gift bag or basket from The Body Shop to create your own gift, 50 percent of the proceeds will go to the Somaly Mam Foundation, which fights child trafficking around the globe.
* Kids: They might seem to have a boundless supply of energy, but it’s nice to give kids a relaxing gift too. Nothing’s more fun than sitting in a tub full of fluffy bubbles, so give a bottle of bubble bath in a soothing scent that’s perfect for the pre-bedtime hours. Add some snuggly, soft pajamas and a plush animal, and it’s a cozy gift that little ones will love.
