PaleoLove Gift Guide

If you are anything like me, I'm always looking for gift ideas. Because you know someone might have a cooler or better idea than me. Or maybe I'm plumb out of ideas. At any rate I always love a good gift guide. I hope you enjoy the one I put together for you.

1. Cookware: The pots and pans you use are important to your health. When you heat the cookware it can leach toxins into your body, so it’s best to use non-toxic cookware. My favorites are: Lodge cast iron skillet, Le Creuset ceramic coated skillet and now I am coveting the Our Place pans and Caraway set. These pans offer non-toxic coatings that will perform and be safe for you and your family
2. Cookbook recipe tags: If you still use cookbooks, grab some recipe tags that way you can easily find your favorite recipes. I personally love the tags from Danielle Walker’s site. 
3. Silicone bags and glassware: I took the plunge in April in honor of Earth Day to grab a set of silicon bags. My favorite thus far are the stasher bags. I use them in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life of kale and in the freezer to store the 1 cup servings of bone broth. The uses are endless and you are not polluting the earth and your body with single use plastic bags.  I love snapware glass containers. I even discovered you can order replacement lids, when one of them broke. So it's well worth the money folks. 
4. Water bottles: It is so important to drink plenty of water. What better way than a bottle that helps you keep track of how much water you are drinking per day. Also make sure your bottle is BPA free, preferably glass or stainless steel. I am yearning the Hydrate-Mate and the filtering bottle from Aquasana. 
5. Food covers: My personal favorites are the beeswax covers and silicone covers. Both are great options to use in replace of plastic wrap.
6. Cookbooks: Oh cookbooks, this is something of an addiction of mine. However it’s always great to have a few on hand. I LOVE Danielle Walker’s Cookbooks, Michelle Hartwig’s books and Diane Sanfilippo books. ​

1. Weighted blanket: For those that love to feel hugged all night a weighted blanket works well. My husband has found that using a weighted blanket helps him go to sleep and sleep more soundly. 
2. Apron: I love my aprons, I was a late adopter to using aprons, but once I found the Angel Apron I was sold. These aprons have saved plenty of my clothes from getting stained. If you are making a change to cook more at home, make sure you have a stash of aprons. 
3. Glass Storage Containers: Storing leftovers in glass is a healthier option for your body. My favorite container is Snapware.
4.  Le Petit Chef: America’s Test Kitchen voted this kitchen knife as the best knife for kids. The Le Petit Chef blades are stainless steel and sharp, making this knife for slightly older kids (ages 6+). The blade is rounded at the end, and of course, the overall size is smaller than an actual chef’s knife, which makes it a great option for cooks in training. There’s a smooth wood handle with a built-in ring, so that kids can properly position their hands. And the plastic guard is designed to protect tiny digits. 
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6. Instant pot: For everyday meals an instant pot will make cooking a breeze.