Self-Care Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Written by Kristi Yeh

As I mentioned in my IG Live, the best gifts are often free! Whether it’s homemade art or a thoughtful video collage, you don’t need to break the bank to give awesome gifts. Also, experiences often create longer-lasting memories versus a toy or gadget that loses its luster after a few weeks. Whether it’s a special day with grandparents, or a fun date night with your partner, creating new experiences is a beautiful gift.

However, if you are looking for some items to gift friends, family, and yourself that focus on wellness, self-care, and cozy contentment during the holiday season, here are my favorite picks!

Favorite Coffee and Tea Gifts:

• SereniTEA sticker ($4.99)

• *Hyggee mug ($11.99)

• Hello Sunshine mug ($11.99)

• Philz medium blend Tesora coffee ($18 + great as cold brew or hot)

• After dinner tea sampler from Davids Tea ($32.50)

Bonus: Click here for a Mindful Coffee/Tea Break from Shonda Moralis, LCSW

*Note: Hygge is a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture).

Favorite Gifts to Get Your Calm On:

• Red Currant Candle by Votivo ($28.00)

• Lavender Eye Pillow by DreamTime ($18.99)

• Lavender Spa Pinch Me Dough by Therapy Dough ($24.99)

• Giant Stress Ball ($20.69)

• Lavender bath bombs by Nat Botanicals ($8.00)

• Rainbow Bath Bomb by Ribivaul ($13.68)

• Temporary Self-Care Tattoos by Personal Pep Talk ($17.00)

Holiday Book Picks:

• Burnout: The Secrets to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski + Amelia Nagoski ($11.44)

• Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy by Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D. ($22.49)

• Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking ($14.95)

• The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments by Meik Wiking ($9.99)

• She Votes: How U.S. Women Won Suffrage, and What Happened Next by Bridget Quinn ($22.85)

• Stand Tall Like a Mountain: Mindfulness and Self-Care for Children and Parents by Suzy Reading ($12.05)

• Running for Mental Health: A How-To Guide by Kjersti Nelson, LMFT ($26.99)

Art Prints to Inspire and Calm:

• Positively Present framed print ($42.00)

• Emily Doliner Gouache painting ($40.00)

• Banana Peppers art print ($13.79)

• Lilac Atlas watercolor print ($5.00)

Digital Products that Foster Connection and Wellness:

• Self-Care 101 for Busy Parents eBook by Kristi Yeh, LMFT ($10.00)

• Self-Care Poster for Parents by Parent Self-Care ($1.00)

• Self-Care Journaling eBook by My Self-Love Supply ($5.00)

• Video Hug message service to give the gift of loved ones while physically separated (Free)

Journaling Fun:

• Inspirational Rainbow Pens by Taylor Elliot Designs ($22.00)

• Unwind Every Day journal by Chronicle Books ($14.95)

• Listography: One List a Day journal by Chronicle Books ($16.95)

• Self Explore, Self Restore: A Guided Self-Care Journal by Michelle White ($14.99)

• Self-Care Journaling eBook by My Self-Love Supply ($5.00)

• The Five-Minute Journal by Intelligent Change ($24.95)

Comfy Cozy Gifts:

• The softest and most cozy throw blanket by Barefoot Dreams ($180.00)

• Wool Lounge shoes by Allbirds ($95.00)

• Lounge Slippers by Ugg ($90.00)

• Parent Self-Care Sunshine hoodie by Parent Self-Care ($39.99)

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”

~ William Arthur Ward

Wishing you rest, joy, laughter, and connection this holiday season!