In the annual quest for gifts for everyone on your special needs support team lists, a special needs caregiver can become overwhelmed. Financially, needing gifts for twenty is not uncommon. Gifts for teachers, assistant teachers, bus drivers and therapists can seriously put a dent in your holiday budget. And don’t forget the diagnostician (to butter them up for the next ARD) and the school administrators (also buttering up for next ARD). It is quite common to get to know these folks pretty well as a lot of time can be spent with them depending on what is happening with your child. I know that one of my son’s bus drivers only drinks tea and not coffee, so it’s easy to get her some special tea and maybe a cute mug. We all know what’s available for these types of gifts. But his other bus driver, two of the assistant teachers, and, oh, wait, the office manager (can’t forget her!), they are keto. And his teacher is diabetic. How to find something special and sweet for them that they can eat on their special diets and not break the bank? I am here to help! Below, the top five sweets that they can eat, that are also affordable. You are welcome!
One of my absolute favorite chocolate experiences! This package contains two mini dark mint bars, 1 dark chocolate bar, 1 milk chocolate bar, 1 dark raspberry and 1 dark almond. Their website has a page where you can read all about the owner of this amazing little company – she lost over 70 pounds by eating Keto but was able to eat 2-3 ENTIRE bars of this every day. But why would you want to if it didn’t taste good? They are A-MA-ZING!!! Only 1-3 net carbs for each bar and they are sweetened with Chicory root and erythritol, the only sweetener alternative I actually like. You could order this and split for multiple small gifts or gift the box. And, if you know me personally, this is a gift I would love! Kidding, not kidding.
For those who can eat xylitol as a sugar substitute (it’s not my personal preference but plenty of people like it and eat it), these ice chips come in cute tins that resemble an Altoids container,but that’s where the similarity ends. This variety pack comes in six flavors including cinnamon, licorice, berry mix, lemon, root beer float and peppermint. Again, break it up into small gifts with some nice holiday cards or give the whole six pack.
This dark chocolate with peanuts and sea salt sounds amazing! Even better, it’s sweetened with all natural monk fruit. Nothing artificial. Only 2 net carbs per 1 oz. serving. This one looks fantastic!
There is no picture in the above link, which is sad because it would show Lily’s dark chocolate bars which are incredible! This company also makes sugar free chocolate chips for baking and eating straight out of the bag (which I must admit I have done with great enjoyment). This is a package of 12 bars of 70% dark chocolate. It is sweetened with stevia and half a bar has 4 net carbs. It also comes in other flavors. Divide this box of twelve and conquer your list!
These four products should help you finish off your list! What other products do you rely on to give as gifts for those with special needs dietary needs? Please share in the comments section below.
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