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Gifts For the Fly Fisherman

FitSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:04 -0800

Here at Sugar, holiday season is already in full swing - you better believe I've been making my list for who's been naughty and nice! To make gift shopping a breeze for you, we'll be offering up a bevy of gift ideas in the coming weeks for all the special fit folk in your life.

If you're like me, you have a man in your life that likes to fish. As a young girl, I always looked forward to weekend fishing trips with my dad, but I've since traded in my reel for a yoga mat and a day on the rocks. My dad is still going strong, though. Here are a few things I'm scoping out for him that may come in handy for the special fisherman in your life, too.

Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die ($16) Beautiful photographs and descriptions of the 50 best fly fishing spots in the world. This book gives the fish fanatic something to dream about, or inspiration for his next trip.
Tie-a-Fly ($22) Bob Henley's fly kits are an easy and inexpensive way to learn how to tie fly patterns. Each kit comes with enough material to tie 12 flies.
Gallatin Lanyard ($39) Every good fisherman needs to have his gear handy, and a lanyard is an easy way to keep the essentials within an arm's reach. It's padded with foam to keep the neck comfortable, and it has an adjustable length of nine to 27 inches.
Embroidered Clearwater Mesh Vest ($57) Even knee-deep in water, you still gotta look good! No fly fisherman is complete without his vest, and this one gets you remembered for the personal embroidered pocket.
Fly of the Month Club ($60-220) For three, six, or 12 months, the Fly of the Month Club will send that special someone premium flies right to their door.

Can't Miss Ideas For Fit Holiday Gifts

FitSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0800

If you are still looking for a healthy gift to give the active folks in your life, take a gander at these FitSugar-approved gift guides. You're sure to find the perfect present in one of these guides. You might even find an item or two to add to your own wish list.

Healthy Cook	Healthy New Mom	Yoga Lady
Gym Rat	Health Nut	Stocking Stuffers

No matter how hard I try, I always have some last-minute shopping to do. If you are in a pinch too, check out these gift guides from all the Sugar sites. Happy shopping!

Fit Gift Guide: White Elephant

FitSugar — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:49:49 -0800

Fake mustaches are always a crowd-pleaser in white elephant gift exchanges, but they don't exactly allow a fit lady to express herself through the gift she brings to the table. White elephant parties are all about having fun, so let's have some, shall we? Instead of going all-out wacky, I chose gifts that are lighthearted but might actually be put to use by some party guests. Don't forget to check out all of our gift guides for inspiration as we inch closer to the holidays.

Salad Wrench: This uniquely designed kitchen accessory will give some lucky recipient the tools she needs to kick start a healthy diet. It would also make a good conversation starter at the dinner table!
Potty Putter: OK, so I had to include one true gag gift. A golf enthusiast can multitask by using his time on the pot to practice his putting skills. The man demonstrating the product looks like he's having so much fun, doesn't he?
Richard Simmons: 80's Blast-Off: The master of fun fitness videos, Richard Simmons has a big following, and you might find a few fans fighting over his '80s-themed tape.

Ho Ho Ho! Healthy Gift Cards

FitSugar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:05:03 -0800

Sometimes it's tough to pick out the right gift for that special someone. In those cases, a gift card is a great option, especially as a stocking stuffer. It lets the gifted know you're thinking of them but allows them to pick out something they really want or need. But you still want to encourage the people on your list to live healthy lifestyles, right? Here are some gift cards that will do just that.

Patagonia: Great technical clothes for active people, from wicking underwear and warm Capilene tops to windproof fleece jackets.
iTunes: The recipient can buy individual songs, albums, or workout playlists to help motivate her while she exercises.

For all of my picks, read more.

Whole Foods: Not only does this store have terrific organic produce and fresh baked whole grain breads, but it's also a great place to pick up supplements and natural beauty products.
EMS: The recipient can choose between outdoor clothes, shoes, climbing gear, skis, camping gear, and much more.
The North Face: A leader in outdoor clothing, this brand also has gear such as tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, and anything you'd need for your next outdoor adventure.
REI: Perfect for everything from clothes and outdoor gear to gifts for active pet and neat gadgets such as heart rate monitors and two-way radios.
Nike: Great sneakers, clothes, and equipment for the active person.

Ho Ho Ho! Healthy Stocking Stuffers

FitSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:00:13 -0800

Since the holidays are a time for giving, why not give something healthy to your friends and family? Seriously, health is the gift that keeps on giving. Here are 14 great ideas for stocking stuffers that encourage a healthy lifestyle.

A BPA-free water bottle from Sigg, Nalgene, or Klean Kanteen.
A collapsible travel hula hoop.
A year's subscription to Women's Health, Cooking Light, or other healthy magazine. Just slip the gift card in the stocking.
Larabars or other energy bars.

To check out my other stocking stuffer ideas, read more.

Wicking socks from Darn Tough for runners, hikers, skiers, and riders.
Gift cards to gear shops or health-food stores.
A handful of Emergen-C packets.
A lightweight merino wool or Capilene shirt for cold weather.
A session with a personal trainer, private chef, or dietitian.
Winter running gloves.
Homemade trail mix with cashews, almonds, dried blueberries, and dried mangoes.
Fitness DVDs or a copy of your favorite workout mix.
Resistance bands or Thera-bands.
A one-month pass to a gym or studio.

For more stocking stuffer ideas, check out all of our gift guides.

Fit Gift Guide: Tea Drinker

FitSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:30:00 -0800

Tea drinking in the US is on the rise. Which is not surprising considering that the health benefits of the drink, especially green tea, make the headlines almost weekly. It is holiday time and if you have a serious tea drinker in your life, be they a parent, a friend, or a co-worker here are a few gift ideas for the special tea drinker in your life.

Electric Tea Kettle: A good electric tea kettle can heat up water faster than a microwave making it possible to brew tea anywhere with an outlet - perfect for a dorm room or an office.
Peet's Tea Sampler: A variety of teas are always appreciated. This sampler features loose tea in three distinct brews: Irish Breakfast, Yunnan Fancy, and Jasmine Fancy. All the flavors are delightful.
Tea Strainer with Cup: Using loose tea is the best way to brew tea, but it does require a strainer and a serious tea drinker can never have enough strainers. This one comes with its own cup to hold the used strainer so you don't need a separate saucer.

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Fit Gift Guide: Gym Rat

FitSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:30:00 -0800

If someone on your holiday gift list has found a second home in the gym, then it's safe to say you have a gym rat on your giving hands. A buff bod can never get enough fitness accessories, so why not enable their healthy habit with these gift ideas?

Power Block: Help your gym rat get lifted even when he can't make it to the gym. These compact weights take up little space and can replace up to 37 pairs of dumbbells.
Perfect Push-Up: Always striving to get the maximum out of every workout, any gym rat would appreciate this gadget that puts less stress on joints during push-ups while engaging more muscles.
Nike Running Shoe Wallet: Anybody who runs to the gym, likes to travel to the gym relatively empty handed, or wants to avoid the locker room, will appreciate the ease of a shoe wallet. It holds essentials like keys or cards and simply clips on to shoelaces.

Fit Gift Guide: Gift Cards

FitSugar — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 02:00:00 -0800

You've only got two more days until Christmas and hopefully you're done with all of your Christmas shopping. If none of my fabulous gift ideas worked for anyone on your list then how about a gift card? Gift cards make great stocking stuffers and easy gift ideas for anyone on your list who's already healthy, or who is looking to get healthy in 2008.

An iTunes gift card means that the recipient can search and download music that motivates them to get moving for their workouts.
Dick's Sporting Goods is a one stop shop for anything sports related. A gift card will help your recipient to buy anything from tennis balls to a new elliptical machine.
Athleta does not do gift cards but they do gift certificates, which are just as good in my book. Being that their gear is a little on the pricier side, a gift card will help your recipient splurge on some really cute stuff.
Amazon sells everything, period. From books to gear to equipment to DVDs, a gift card holder can get some great fitness stuff easily.
Under Armour's clothes are what comes to mind when I think of true workout clothes. Why not get a gift card for that serious gym goer in your life.

iTunes Gift Card	Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card
Athleta Gift Certificate	Amazon.com Gift Card	Under Armour Gift Card

Fit Gift Guide: Tea Drinker

FitSugar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:30:00 -0800

Tea drinking in the US is on the rise, especially considering that tea, especially green tea and its healthy properties, is in the news almost weekly. We all have someone in our life who is a serious tea drinker, be they a parent, a friend, or a co-worker. Here are a few gift ideas for the special tea drinker in your life.

Tea-Zer Travel Infuser: This is a great way to brew loose leaf tea on the go, and loose leaf tea is the best! Good for a commute or a backpacking trip.
Organic Green Tea: China is once again growing organic green tea. Mountain grown tea tastes like no other and is worth the splurge.
All In This Tea: A great documentary about all the tea in China and one man's dream to bring some of it to the US as well as pay the tea farmers well. Full of history and culture, this film will leave you dreaming of tea.

Tea-zer Tea Tumbler ($14)

Organic Green Tea from Zhejiang China ($24)

DVD: All In This Tea ($30)

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Fit Gift Guide: Snowboarder

FitSugar — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:00:00 -0800

The gift-giving holidays are just around the corner and to spare you some of the last-minute shopping stress, the Sugar sites are creating ever-helpful gift guides.

Do you have a snowboarder in your life? Here are some gift ideas they're sure to be able to use on the mountain.

DaKine Lock Leash: This pre-set three-digit combination lock discourages other riders from "borrowing" your board while you're taking a hot chocolate break in the lodge. It features a durable, plastic coated, 38-inch steel wire coiled cable. I'd rather spend $12 on a lock instead of $500 on a new board.
Boeri Siren Helmet: This helmet not only protects your head from injury, but the vents on top allow heat to escape so you don't get too sweaty. You can also close off those vents on really cold days. The chin strap is fleece-lined for added comfort, and this helmet comes in five sizes so you can get the perfect fit.
Burton 2L Gore-Tex Jacket: Made with Gore-Tex 2L material, this jacket is waterproof and windproof. It has fully taped seams so it's durable enough to withstand the harshest of cold and wet weather conditions on the mountain. It'll keep you warm on 5° F days, and it has a hood to keep your head protected from snow and wind. It comes in sassafras (shown), true black, and rock salt (white camo).

DaKine Lock Leash ($12)

Boeri Siren Helmet (49.93)

Burton Women's 2L Gore-Tex Jacket ($289.95)

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