
When everything is so fast-paced these days, the best thing we could give our friends (or ourselves) is gifts that promote self-care! Since the holiday season is the best time to slow down, we’ve rounded up a list of wellness-related presents that you can treat yourself or a loved one to. Keep on reading to start stocking up on self-care supplies!
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For those who aren't familiar with "We're Not Really Strangers", it's actually a card game that's meant to facilitate and fuel deep, meaningful conversations among friends and get to know one another more intimately. Their self-love deck is meant for solo play instead of group play, and focuses on boosting one's self-confidence and level of self-love. Gift this to someone whom you think deserves to give themselves some of the love they so readily give to others around them.
We're Not Really Strangers Self-Love Edition, Click Here
Get into the Christmas spirit with this set of festive bath bombs from LUSH! Whether it’s for a friend or for yourself, taking a bunch of long, relaxing baths (or foot baths) throughout the holiday season is a well-deserved self-care activity you definitely won’t regret! This Star Bright set contains three glittery and mesmerizing bath bombs that will surely set the mood for the festive season! They'll also be really great for particularly stressful days.
Star Bright Gift Set, Click Here
If you know of someone who loves taking baths at home, give them a luxury bathtub caddy for Christmas. They'll be able to enjoy bath time even more with a caddy of their own, since they can now bring along a snack and drink or even watch videos on their phone while it's place on the caddy. There are a variety of different caddy colors to choose from, and the product is also adjustable so you don't have to worry about not knowing your friend's bathtub measurements beforehand. It's also built to last and made of sustainable premium bamboo.
Luxury Bathtub Caddy, Click Here
Probably one of the main essentials for self-care, ultra-comfy sheets are extremely important if you want to create a relaxing environment. The folks at Sunday Bedding have over three decades of home textile manufacturing experience, so there’s no doubt that the quality of the bedding they produce is top-notch. What’s more, their bedsheets are also safely made without any harmful chemicals or synthetics.
Comfy Sheets, Click Here
A unique experience that allows you to tap into stillness, the floatation therapy process at Palm Ave Float Club lets you experience nothingness for an hour in a private float pod. The calming environment strips away major stressors and distractions, letting your mind enter a meditative state while your body recovers from physical aches and mental strain. At the end of the experience, you’ll feel rejuvenated and more clear-headed.
Floatation Therapy, Click Here
The holiday season can get taxing for a lot of friends because of hectic schedules, as well as having to balance work obligations and social obligations at the same time. Gifting them a Sunday Funday Self-Care Skincare Kit helps reminds them to care for their skin even as they're keeping up with a busy schedule. All the products in the kit, like face masks, eye gels and peel pedicures, are free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates. It's also cruelty-free.
Sunday Funday Self-Care Skincare Kit, Click Here
Someone who’s regularly standing on their feet or doing back-breaking work for hours on end will deeply appreciate this OTO Readi Spa. It's a sleek, slim and wireless device that provides back and foot massages, and it even has a smoothing heat function. It isn't as relaxing when a massage device is pretty noisy, is it? That's why OTO made the Readi Spa a powerful massager with ultra-silent operations.
OTO Readi Spa, Click Here
Chocolate is one of the quickest perk-me-ups ever and an ideal gift for someone who has a relatively busy schedule. Whenever they feel overstimulated or stressed, snacking on some chocolate can provide an instant mood boost! What’s more, these FrischSchoggi Loose from Laderach tastes really heavenly.
FrischSchoggi Loose, Click Here
December is generally a rainy month in Singapore, and the temperature tends to dip a bit when there are downpours. Giving a friend a lovely bath robe keeps them warm and cozy as they go about their bath and skincare routine each morning or night, and on top of that the soft, smooth texture of the robe makes it super comfy. It's something they can also bring along with them should they be visiting countries with low temperatures during these winter months.
Fleece Bath Robe, Click Here
Sometimes, all that’s needed for a successful self-care session is good company! Gift a friend or loved one a DIY Campfire S’mores set and spend the day whipping up delicious s’mores together. Enjoy this unique home activity while chatting and catching up, allowing yourselves to relax for a bit.
DIY Campfire S’mores, Click Here
Rest and relaxation are important for self-care, but so is positive self-talk. This deck of affirmation cards is a helpful tool containing powerful phrases that help reaffirm any individual on a daily basis. Imagine how good a mood you or your gift recipient will be in every day if the morning starts with a handful of positive thoughts about yourselves!
I Am Everything Affirmation Card Deck, Click Here
It's important to get good sleep, and the SmartGoggles helps you achieve that! It helps reduce stress and anxiety by delivering personalized vibration patterns that are clinically-designed to lower your heart rate. It also soothes headaches and eye strain. All these functions in turn improves the quality of your sleep, allowing you to feel more rested and energised as a whole. It's a good tool to use to calm your mind just before you head to bed.
SmartGoggles, www.therabody.com/smart-goggles
What is a self-care session without lighting a few candles? As you spend time alone at home recharging, light some candles around the house to aid with the relaxation. Since scent is a strong stimulant for mental well-being, this is also one of the best gifts for someone who is in serious need of de-stressing.
Hush Candle, Click Here
Gift a tea enthusiast a tea appreciation workshop so they can take time out of their busy schedule to learn more about its history. During the workshop, participants will also be taught the art of traditionally brewing tea, and they’ll be introduced to the many health benefits of tea as well.
Tea Appreciation Workshop via Klook, Click Here
Give someone the gift of a monthly subscription box that’s filled with a bunch of joyful things! This surprise box is thoughtfully put together each month, containing items that promote mindfulness and provide happiness. It’s sent straight to the recipient’s doorstep, and is perfect for a friend or loved one who’d like a regular perk-me-up. You can choose to make the boxes slightly more customized by filling up the profile given.
The Joyfull Box, Click Here
If your gift recipient is experiencing frequent neck or muscle aches, get an accupressure mat and pillow set for them. Just lying on the mat for 10 to 30 minutes a day can naturally reduce the muscle tension and back pain. It also helps to improve circulation, and can be used while sitting up for lying down. The product works well whether it's for the back, neck or feet. It's the perfect gift for friends who work long hours seated at the computer or those who have jobs that require them to be up on their feet most of the day.
Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set, www.amazon.com/ProsourceFit-Acupressure-Pillow-Relief-Relaxation
Quality sleep is really important, and so are the pajamas that you wear. This soft, silky pajama set will make you feel super comfortable when you hop into bed, ensuring that your sleep quality will be boosted! It's a great gift for someone who takes their sleep routine seriously, and they will appreciate you for adding to their pajama stash! To add on to the gift, you can also throw in a girl's night sleepover and get a matching pajama set to wear together. Your gal pal will surely appreciate the gesture of taking the time to stay up late and having heart to heart conversations.
Silk Pajamas, www.nordstrom.com/silk-short-pajamas
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