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makes the perfect gift in part because
it is a special treat but also because
there are many kinds that can go with
different occasions at all price levels,
from $3.99 to $1,000 a bottle.
It is healthy, in moderation, and it
goes great with pretty much any
food," he says. The possibilities are
endless.
Be it a
11) Inspirational book
book of poetry or meditation or a
tome on how to simplify your life in
10 easy steps, books can be inspiring,
soul-satisfying experiences for even the
greatest of couch potatoes.
"The research is showing us that
the mind's perception of life's events
has such an effect on our physiological
selves. The healing aspects in our lives
depends so much on our beliefs and
the way we perceive things," says
Deanne Ginns-Gruenberg, owner of
the Self Esteem Shop in Birmingham,
which carries more than 20,000 titles
in books and audio tapes, all related to
issues of self perception and healing.
"A book can make a difference because
it carries these messages."
12) Chocolate chip cookies —
Sometimes, it is the simplest things in
life that can give the biggest lift.
Consider the case for chocolate
chip cookies. Crunchy or chewy, with
or without nuts but definitely loaded
with fat, these taste temptations can
give you an endorphin boost to the
brain while satisfying a biological crav-
ing all at the same time.
"They remind you of home. They
are pure and simple. They are a tradi-
tion. Every single family makes them,"
says Stacy Arsht, owner of Marry's
Cookies in Birmingham. "They are
better when they are homemade
which is why we tell people our best
ingredient is a little love."
Her store ships baskets and boxes of
cookies as well as uncooked cookie
dough across the United States for
individuals and corporations. The
biggest hit is the plain chocolate chip
cookie while those with pecans and
walnuts come in a close second. The
range for a gift arrangement is $8 to
$100.
But what about encouraging the
gift receiver's weight gain, a very real
concern for some? "I also carry low-fat
cookies. I got tired of people telling
me they hated me for making them
gain weight," Arsht says. ❑

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