25 Days of Christmas - December 10

December 10 - GET: Mortar & Pestle

Sometimes we ask for practical gifts ("Mom, I'm broke... just please give me gift cards"), but sometimes we ask for things we know we will rarely use.  A mortar & pestle is one such item.  Perhaps I will make pesto with it, but how often do I really find myself saying "damn, the only thing this meal is lacking is some fresh pesto"?  This little tool is simply just one I want to add to my kitchen; I can't really tell you why.

If you want it:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kitchen-and-food/prep-utensils/marble-mortar-and-pestle/s450751

25 Days of Christmas - December 4

December 4: GIVE - Dial-a-Drink Martini Shaker

I'm posting another alcohol-related gift idea... is that bad?  Hopefully you said no, or you're reading the wrong blog.  Anyway, I think this gift is totally cool, and it's under $20!

I received this "Dial-a-Drink" martini shaker for my birthday this year and its one of my favorite things in my entire kitchen.  Although I don't always have the well-stocked bar to really play around with it, with this shaker you can concoct almost any cocktail, from a Tequila Sunrise to a Black Russian.  Just twist the top to line up with your drink of choice and all the ingredients with their proper amounts will appear in the cut-out slots on the side of the shaker.

Your favorite party girl will love this; I'll bet on it.

If you want to give it:
go to your local Target store!

25 Days of Christmas - December 3

December 3 - GIVE: Vautage Select Wine Club

Our mothers all taught us that its polite to bring a bottle of wine to a dinner party, and a holiday dinner party is no exception.  But what to give the ultimate wino?  I recommend a membership to Vautage's Select Wine Club.  Every month, Vautage will select and deliver two bottles right to your wine lover's door.  Talk about the gift that keeps on giving!  Plus, don't forget that red wine has health benefits (namely, the antioxidant resveratrol).  Only $39 a month.

If you want to give it:
www.vautage.com/#!the-club for more info
email me at healthiestchickinthebarsd@gmail.com to purchase!

25 Days of Christmas: Gifts to Give and to Get for Party Animals & Health Nuts - December 2

For the next 25 days leading to Christmas, I will share with you ideas of both gifts I would be tickled to receive as the Healthiest Chick in the Bar and gifts I would love to give to both people I party with and people I know want to live healthier lives.

December 2 - GET: P90X

One gift I would actually love to get is P90X.  I just want to see what all the fuss is about!  and how difficult it really is (or isn't).  Would it totally transform my body?

I'm not so pumped about it that I would buy it for myself, but if I received it as a gift, I would definitely commit to trying it.

If you want it:
www.beachbody.com