Heiter gift ideas for your loved ones, and yourself if you'd like

I don’t know about you but I’ve never been a fan of “thoughtless” gift. Don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for all the gifts I receive but when it comes to myself and giving somthing to somebody else, I don’t like handing over an object that doesn’t feel right. I’ve always tried to put thought into little presents for the people I love and it’s important to me that they make them feel good and perhaps tell them “you’re loved, there’s someone thinking of you".

For the latest heiter e-zine, that is now available in the heiter web shop, I’ve curated 20 feel-good gifts for your loved ones and yourself if you’d like (is there anything nicer than showing ourselves love and respect by treating us too?). I am sharing some of my gift ideas below.

Gift ideas that life the mood

1) Skincare for that extra bit of self-care

2) Tea or another hot drink that might help you/your loved ones to get cosy & feel heiter

3) Comfortable clothing for relaxing hours at home

4) Yoga clothes or similar that encourage you/your loved ones to pick up on exercise we enjoy

Therapeutic gifts

1) Cookery or baking books that invite to get creative in the kitchen and thus, rest the mind

2) Yarn, crochet pattern or similar so that you/your loved are encouraged to pick up on crafts

3) A candle with essential oils that have a calming effect

4) A journal because it helps one to get the get thoughts down on paper (and perhaps it sparks creativity too)

Gifts that add to a heiter home

1) Colourful plates and other ceramics that add a bit more joy to a room

2) Candlesticks (and candles) for more atmosphere

3) Cosy blankets and cushions

4) One-of-a-kind art prints

Gifts that boost one’s confidence

1) A stylish piece of clothing that makes one you/your loved ones well dressed (and if it’s from a sustainable brand, it might make you/your loved ones feel better about it too!)

2) A fun fashion accessory that adds effortless chic to an outfit

3) Unique jewellery that reminds you/your loved ones of being loved

4) Well-made underwear that is comfortable, looks good and makes one feel like being well-dressed on all levels

For more gift ideas, discover your free copy of the heiter gift guide.

Words: Katharina Geissler-Evans

Images: Mary Benson London (dress), Katharina Geissler-Evans (heiter e-zine), ound (e-zine cover image)

Heiter golden milk for everyone: the perfect autumn drink

My friend Becky Cole shared a lovely golden milk recipe last year. I’ve adapted it a bit and it’s been one of my “colder temperature” favourites ever since. I am so glad I get to share the warming drink with you today.

Ingredients for the golden milk paste:

• 120ml water

• 35g ground tumeric

• 1 1/2 tsp freshly groud black pepper

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ginger powder

• 80g coconut oil (melted and at room temperature)

• 100g honey or maple syrup

1) Mix the powdery ingredients with the water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer for up to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool down for about 5 minutes.

2) Add the melted coconut oil and continue stirring until all ingredients are properly mixed together.

3) Once the paste has cooled down to body temperature, add in the honey or maple syrup. Stir everything until the mixture is “paste-like”.

4) Pour the paste into a clean (sterilised) jar and leave to cool for about an hour. Seal the jar and place it in the fridge (ideally, stir the paste a few times over the course of several hours until it solidifies).

5) You can store the paste in your fridge for up to four weeks.

For the actual drink (once you use the paste) you also need:

• plant milk: my favourite is oat milk but I also like coconut and almond for this recipe

• optional: freshly grated ginger

• optional: maple syrup or honey for a bit more sweetness

1) Warm up the milk over medium heat and add 1 tsp of your golden milk paste (if you make more than 1 portion of golden milk, add 1 tsp per mug).

2) Wisk the milk until the paste is disolved.

3) If you’d like add a tiny bit of freshly grated ginger to your drink. If you’d like a bit more sweetness, add a bit of honey or maply syrup.

4) Pour into your favourite mug & enjoy.

Wishing you all a very heiter autumn!

Katharina x

P.S.: If you treat yourself to my heiter golden milk recipe, I’d love to know what your thoughts are! Feel free to capture your drink, share it on social media and tag @heitermagazine.