Holiday Gift Guide 2008 (Part 1)

The holiday shopping madness has started! Luckily for my meticulous advance planning, I've got most of it done. If you're still stuck on gift ideas, here's some gift suggestions:

on10 has cool retro-lookin' SPF 15 lip balms as stocking stuffers. They also have travel kits (with candles, lotion, lip balm). Sold exclusively at Sephora: www.sephora.com.

For crafting lovers (or sensitive soul-baring writers like me - j/k), Rag & Bone has some lovely handmade journals, baby albums, and accordion scrapbooks. I like the Flourish design, a cotton paisley print. The deckle edges are fun to touch, and the paper texture is just right for ink, pencil, and pen. www.ragandbonebindery.com

For luxe-lovin' beauty addicts, the Sothys Oxyliance‚Ñ¢ collection helps skin regain vitality and protect it from enviromental stressors. www.sothys-usa.com

It's tough to stay on your diet during the holidays, but The Protein Bakery has you covered. Each healthy cookie is packed with 4 grams of protein, has no trans-fat, and is wheat-free! They help keep my stomach happy. I like the Oatmeal White Chocolate Blueberry Cranberry and the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Walnut. www.proteinbakery.com

Sarah Drake has cute letterpress correspondence cards, calling cards, and gift tags. I like the Spring design. All are customizable with different font and ink options. www.sarahdrakedesign.com

American chocolate company Choclatique has some hand-crafted holiday treats: Egg Nog, Cinnamon Bun Bun, or Peppermint Heart. Get their holiday assortment, or order a custom one.
www.choclatique.com

The Kiehl's Deluxe Lavender Set would be ideal for just about anyone. The relaxing set contains a Deluxe Hand & Body Lotion, Foaming-Relaxing Bath Gel, Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub, and a regular scented Creme de Corps Nurturing Body Washing Cream. www.kiehls.com