holiday gift guide: give peter lamas

As the new year approaches, women everywhere are renewing their vows to be thin. But the one thing they don't want is thin hair. That's why the Peter Lamas Chinese Herbs Regenerating System Promoting Healthy Hair Growth makes a great holiday gift, especially for new moms and moms-to-be who are going through dramatic changes in their hair density and texture. And all the products are 100% natural and vegan, so breastfeeding moms don't have to worry about harmful chemicals. The kit includes a Stimulating Shampoo, Stimulating Conditioner, Revitalizing Nutrient Mist and Revitalizing Styling Cream. The combination is designed to stimulate and energize weak hair and scalps. Check out www.lamasbeauty.com for more info.

holiday gift guide: give baggino

The perfect gift for new moms or their babies: Baggino Learner's Bibs. When my kids were little, I often wondered why all the cute bibs were tiny and the bigger ones were harder to find. Designed by a Mom and Dad duo after numerous messy meals with an aspiring self-feeder, Baggino Learner’s Bibs ($15) feature long sleeves and an extra-long front so it will protect even the most special baby clothing your little one might have on. They're totally cute--they come in bright pink with adorable designs like a sweet cupcake, peace sign or circle motif--and they even double as an art smock. Talk about the ultimate cover-up! Go to www.baggino.com to order.

holiday gift guide: give Zia

Ease the stress of travel and ensure they have extra room in their luggage. The perfect gift for those on the go: Zia Natural Skincare’s Holiday Travel sets ($19.95 each). What's inside: Five skin care treatments that work specifically for dry, normal and oily skin. Each collection contains a daily cleanser, toner, exfoliant, moisturizer, and facial mask to target all facial needs. The best part: The kits are TSA-compatible so they won't cause hassles at the gate. Shop for these handy little totes at www.ZiaNatural.com and Whole Food Markets nationwide. And while you're at it: Pick up a couple for yourself so you can breathe easier when traveling home to family to drop off the rest of them.

holiday gift guide: give Gift Hero

It's 11 PM on December 21st and you still haven't finished shopping for the kids' gifts. Use the next hour wisely: Go to www.gifthero.com, check off the rest of the items on your list and your kids will get them in time for Christmas Eve. Gift Hero offers a vast selection of toys, games and puzzles for kids ages 2-10 at your fingertips. In addition, if you're traveling for the holidays, the company will ship your gifts for you. No extra baggage required. The best part: How cute is the bag they come in? So here's the deal: Procrastination is so 2009. Click on www.gifthero.com now and start shopping!

holiday gift guide: give soft hugwear

If winter is anything like the weather has been in NYC recently, this Soft Hugwear Winter Essentials set ($15) will surely come in handy. It was freeeeezing cold with wintry winds and shivering temps (for NYC anyway). Thankfully, I had the perfect winter accessories at my fingertips--a cozy scarf, hat and gloves--and was sure to put them on before heading outdoors. The fabric is, true to its name, hugable--and super soft. I tried the berry colored hat and gloves and the scarf in a light pink, deep pink and berry stripe. But they come in other colors so you can choose your favorite hue. Sure, it's a great stocking stuffer and all that--but I'm keeping this gift for myself. Available at select Wal-Mart locations nationwide and at www.walmart.com.

holiday gift guide: give Splendid Littles

Who doesn't want to have the best-dressed kid on the block? There are so many cute clothing companies out there so when a celebrity--who can splurge on practically anything--chooses one over the others, we want to see what's so special about it. Nicole Richie has been dressing her kids, Harlow and Sparrow, in Splendid Littles and was recently photographed with her family, including Sparrow wearing a Splendid Littles striped onesie. Turns out the clothing brand offers lots of adorable options when it comes to baby clothing, including the three-piece thermal romper set shown here ($99). There are cute tiered dresses and leggings and tunics for toddler girls, plus long-sleeve fleeces and hoodies for toddler boys. Replenish your kids' wardrobes or shop for yourself (think cozy leggings, thermal henley tops and pjs too). Buy all your holiday baby gifts at www.splendid.com.

holiday gift guide: give Redken

There are tons of gift sets out there for women but what about the men in your life? Don't they deserve something just as special? Redken saves the day with two great grooming kits. The Grooming Essentials Gift Set ($21; pictured here) is the all in one kit designed to gently cleanse hair and skin. It includes Redken For Men go clean daily care shampoo to hydrate the scalp, and strengthen the hair, grip tight holding gel that provides excellent control and shine without flaking when styling hair, and cleanse acid balancing cleansing bar to gently cleanse, smooth and refresh the skin. Or pick up the Mint Essentials Travel Kit ($12.50) for all his travel needs. The four products from the Redken For Men Mint Active Line all come in travel sizes that are airport security friendly: mint clean shampoo, cool finish conditioner, mint fix sweat-resist gel, and new mint rush hair & body wash. There's also a sample packet of mint shape forming paste to keep his style in place. Visit www.redken.com to locate a Redken For Men salon in your area.