These days it pays to find cheap gift ideas that pack a punch -- gifts that will be used regularly, can bring stress relief, may be enjoyed by your recipient and their loved ones, and aren't necessarily something that your loved ones would buy for themselves. Aromatherapy works:it can be great as an individual gift, grouped to form larger gifts, or included as part of a thoughtful gift basket. Aromatherapy aids in meditation and overall home relaxation. The following are a range of aromatherapy products that can be used as stress relieving cheap gifts for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries or any occasion.
1. Earth Solutions Aromatherapy Stay Alert Scent Inhaler
This is a great little inhaler that can be carried in a purse or kept in a desk drawer, ready for use when you need a little pick-me-up. It contains peppermint(for mental alertness), rosemary (for clarity and awareness), cedarwood (for its stimulant properties) and eucalyptus (for oxygenation and breathing), all pure essential oils. This makes a great small gift for anyone, or a reward for a job well done.2. Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Body Oil Lavender Harvest -- 4 fl oz
Lavender aromatherapy has been shown to have calming effects and can relieve stress in several ways. (Read the research here.) It's a great choice for anyone trying to relax for sleep or feel more calm and relaxed during the day. This bottle of 100% pure essential oil can be put into a diffuser to relax the room (especially when company comes over), and makes a great gift for stressed parents, practitioners of meditation, or can be a great gift for yourself.3. Aura Cacia Spearmint Essential Oil - .5 Ounces Liquid
Peppermint aromatherapy can wake up the mind (read the research here) and can help with stress by adding a bit of extra energy for tasks that need to be done, or for a subtle pick-me-up. I use this essential oil all the time, and in a few different ways: I put it in a diffuser to scent a room (especially when we all need to wake up), I put a few drops in my sons' foot baths (this was an idea from our baby sitter--'spa night' can be a great way to calm kids down!), or sometimes I put a tiny bit behind my ears or on my neck, so I can smell it and stay energized for the next few hours.This bottle of spearmint essential oil is 100% pure, and would make a great stocking stuffer, hostess gift, or other small gift for yourself or a loved one.
