The Best De-Stressing Gifts of 2023
While the end of the year is mostly associated with time off, family and merriment, it can also be a season positively riddled with stress.
Between getting everyone the perfect gifts (not to mention budgeting), prepping for long breaks, travel and family dynamics, the little things can definitely add up during the holidays, which is what makes the moments of rest and relaxation more essential than ever. That's why we love giving—and receiving—gifts built around the art of de-stressing and self-care. Discover some of our favorites below.
Blue Bear Functional Relax Drink: $16
Taking some time to yourself to unwind gets even better when it tastes great, and that's precisely what you get with Blue Bear's Functional Relax Drink. This tea includes ingredients that naturally calm the body and mind, including chamomile, L-theanine, lemon balm, lavender, passionflower and GABA, all infused into a tasty mixed berry white tea. Just sip, relax and feel those troubles melt away.
(via Blue Bear)
Lonely Ghost Daily's Sweatpants: $79
Nothing gets us in the mood to lounge and get comfy quite like the right pair of sweatpants, and you truly can't beat any of the options from Lonely Ghost. They're as plush as they are luxurious, and while we adore the clean look of these Daily's Sweatpants, the brand has tons of other colors and style options to choose from. Plus, if you do get a burst of energy after taking the time to decompress, they also make for great athletic pants.
(via Lonely Ghost)
SPEKS Crags Magnetic Putty: $24.95
If you're like us and channel a lot of nervous energy through your hands, fidget toys are a must. After more than a year of playing SPEKS' Crags Magnetic Putty, it remains one of our favorite de-stressing toys. It consists of hundreds of tiny magnetic pebbles with a smooth, satisfying polish and just the right cling to resemble playing with soft putty, without the mess. It also comes in a number of great colors, so you can pick whichever one will be most soothing.
(via SPEKS)
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Pretty Simple Coloring: Joy: $14.99
There's a good reason behind the boom in grown-up coloring books, because what inspires more calm than getting out your favorite crayons, colored pencils and markers and bringing a colorful image to life? The Pretty Simple Coloring series is beloved for its bold and beautiful patterns, and the new Joy book—complete with 45 coloring pages—is sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
(via Simon & Schuster)
Original Buddha Board: $37.95
Find beauty (and relaxation) in the impermanent with a little help from the Original Buddha Board. It works a bit like paint on a canvas, except you simply use water on the brush to create to your heart's content before the water begins to evaporate and the image disappears. Whether you use it to create works of art or write out messages to send into the ether, we find the experience unmatched.
(via Buddha Board)
Auro Wellness Glutaryl: $119.95
If you want to explore the science behind a sense of calm (and are willing to dish out a little more money), it's time to check out Auro Wellness and their Glutaryl topical spray. This ground-breaking spray is packed with the powerful antioxidant glutathione, which is readily absorbed through the skin and rapidly helps to increase energy, reducing fatigue while helping the body deal with stress, moodiness and sleeplessness. It may have a slightly sulfurous smell at application, but that soon fades and leaves you with an unmatched sense of clarity and calm.
(via Auro Wellness)
Grace & Stella Rainbow Bath Bomb: $9.99
Some bath bombs cause more harm that good, both leaving a mess in the tub and irritating sensitive skin. If you're looking for one that will actually leave you with less stress, check out Grace & Stella's Rainbow Bath Bomb. In addition to adding gentler rainbow colors to your bath for a pop of fun, it's designed for sensitive skin with shea butter and coconut, argan and olive oils for soothed and moisturized—not bothered—skin.
(via Amazon)
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The Herbal Zen Stress Fighter: $24.99
When you don't have the time (or the tub) for a bath bomb, great shower fizzers can be just as sweet, and The Herbal Zen's Stress Fighters are made specifically to combat bad vibes. Just place a tablet at the foot of your shower to release the scents of natural lavender and lemon essential oils for an aromatherapy session that'll help to wash the stress away.
(via The Herbal Zen)
Tonymoly Head to Toe Superstars Mask Set: $15
Few things make us feel more pampered and fancy than sheet masks, and five sheet masks are better than one—especially when they're from a great brand like K-beauty company Tonymoly. In addition to red wine, avocado and coffee masks for the face—each with their own skin-loving benefits—this Head to Toe Superstars Mask Set includes holiday hand and face masks to leave you extra fresh and hydrated all over.
(via Ulta)
Bearaby Hugget: $29+
If you'd rather keep your hands occupied with something plush and squishy, the Bearaby Hugget has your name written all over it. This unique knot pillow is built to relieve stress, and whether you roll it between your hands, squeeze and squish it or just use it as a tactile toy, there's no wrong way to use it. It also comes in different sizes, in case you need something bigger to hug on.
(via Bearaby)
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