Wellness Gift Ideas For Your Holistic Loved Ones
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A Holistic Wellness Gift Guide
It’s safe to say that Christmas 2020 will be one like no other, and for sure one that will go down in the history books. We’ve all collectively been through a lot this year, some people and groups distinctly more than others, and so taking care of ourselves in any way that aligns with our values is more important than ever. I think most of us have truly learnt that the value of ensuring our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing is of the utmost importance and how we can take back our power and continue in the world serenely while remaining grounded.
Whether you’re lucky enough to be able to spend the holidays with your loved ones or not, self-care will be a big priority going through this season, whether or not you’re “into” wellness- we all need some TLC at times! So, if you’re looking for some gift ideas to get for yourself and your loved ones for a little bit of pampering and a sigh of satisfaction, we created this guide with all the things in mind that we will personally be buying for ourselves, others, and have on our own holiday wish lists! We also scoured the best wellness websites out there to see what is popular in the holistic world this year.
So, for ideas from the kitchen to the bathroom to the bedroom to the body, read on to see what are our top 22 picks for the holistic wellness lovers in your life:
1. The Gift Of Mindfulness
I truly think mindfulness, in any way that works for you, is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself and others. What we think, we believe, and what we believe dictates how we perceive the world and all the situations in it. I have been meditating every day for 6 years now and the effect it’s had on my wellbeing is profound. Read more about my meditation journey and some simple tips to get started!
SAVE: Calm - The Calm app has been gaining notoriety because of its famous bedtime stories where you can have the like of Harry Styles and Tom Hardy lulling you into sleep. It features mindfulness music and timers for a more personalised approach, as well as guided meditations for all areas of life if you’re new to meditating.
SPLURGE: Headspace - This is my personal choice and the app I used for years. Andy was a Buddhist Monk for 15 years so really knows his stuff. They also feature loads of different specialised meditations, from stress to focus to sleep to healthy eating. The opportunities are really endless! Honestly, the price of these two is basically the same so it’s more a matter of personal preference.
BONUS: Tapping Solutions - This is an EFT tapping app that I really love using, it’s great for specific moments when you need a little boost and also has regular meditations available. Check out our post on What is EFT Tapping for more information! Another mindfulness option is Synctuition binaural beats subscription. This is one I’ve had my eye on for a while because I love using binaural beats and loved their free trial.
2. A Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets have become quite popular in recent years, and initial studies are showing promising results! Users say it helps bring them a sense of safety and comfort to ease their anxiety and help them sleep better. This is something I’m yet to try myself but I have it on my list!
SAVE: YnM - This one is made with glass beads and has a 4.5 rating from over 27,000 reviews!
SPLURGE: WaoWoo - Also made with glass beads, this one is designed to be roughly 10% of your body weight for maximum effect.
3. Acupressure Ear Seeds
I’ve written a post about these lovely little Traditional Chinese Medicine balls of serenity you can read more about here, but basically ear seeds are temporary adhesive “seeds” that are applied to specific pressure points along the ear to mitigate insomnia, anxiety, fatigue and much more! If you go for the Swarovski or gold/silver-plated ones you earn Insta brownie points too ;)
SAVE: Dragon Acupuncture - These are the traditional Vaccaria plant seeds, they come in a pack of 600(!) and last up to 5 days each, it comes with an Auricular Therapy guide for placement.
SPLURGE: Vie Healing - The darlings of the wellness crowd, these super chic gold-plated studs will give you a little zen boost as well as an outfit upgrade! They also last up to 5 days and come with a wellbeing pressure point guide.
4. Botanical Face Oils
No beauty regime is complete without a luxurious plant oil straight from Mumma Earth to plump and nurture thirsty skin. Face oils are wonderfully versatile because you can mix them into your existing face cream for a little extra oomph or pat a couple of drops on top, if you have oily skin and/or a live in humid environment they can even be used alone if you like! Check out how I make my own skin care products if you’re interested!
SAVE: KORA Organics - model Miranda Kerr’s beloved own beauty line is made with precious Noni oil and infused with Rose Quartz crystal vibrations - what’s more “holistic wellness” than that?!
SPLURGE: Vintner’s Daughter - This cult beauty fave has been a wellness lover’s go-to face oil for years. Packed full of 22 nutrient-dense botanical ingredients, Vintner’s Daughter provides you with some serious hydration, repair, and a famous dewy glow.
BONUS: Pair with a gua sha face massaging tool for extra self-care love!
5. Crystal Healing
Crystals have been a favourite healing tool amongst humans since the beginning of time, and of course they have gained more and more popularity in recent years. They’re so beautiful and full of good vibes, you can’t really go wrong with a crystal item!
SAVE: Canyon Leaf - This is a really lovely brand that features raw Baltic sea Amber jewellery designed for teething and anti-inflammatory pain relief, combined with a variety of healing crystals. They’re a small, eco-friendly shop too which is always worth supporting!
SPLURGE: Gemstone Heat Therapy Mat - OK now this is the mother of all wellness gifts. This mat combines the supersonic healing powers of far infrared light with Amethyst, Tourmaline and Jade crystals. This is one on the list to file under oh-so-necessary for our dream life alter egos, if you’re lucky enough to be able to actually gift this to someone, or receive it, we salute you! These crystals are said to increase intuition, calm, grounding, spirituality and are known as all-round master healers, you can read more about some of the other best crystals for beginners here.
6. A Bath Soak
There’s nothing like a good healing bath to make you feel whole again. My weekly bath night is one of my favourite times, and it wouldn’t be complete without my dry body brush (to get the lymph drainage system moving) and a detox bath soak (full of epsom salts to ease those achy muscles).
SAVE: Odacite - This mood cleansing Ayurvedic soak helps to invigorate and uplift
SPLURGE: GOOP - No wellness gift guide would be complete without something from the famous GOOP. They have a range of bath soaks for assisting with sleep to detoxing.
BONUS: Bamboo body brush - Great for circulation, sloughing off dead skin cells, and of course getting that all important detoxifying lymph moving.
7. A Wellness Tracker
We don’t have one of these but they are becoming increasing popular- knowledge is power right? We’ve seen people swear by their fitness trackers for help getting their health and wellbeing in check.
SAVE: Fitbit - The classic fitness tracker, this guy will track your step count, heart rate, sleep quality and more!
SPLURGE: Oura Ring - Probably the most popular piece of wellness tech, the Oura ring is a must-have for anyone serious about analysing and perfecting their health, it does all of the above with many more variables and with greater accuracy. It also comes with an airplane mode option which is super important for not disturbing your sleep at night!
8. An Acupressure Mat
I absolutely LOVE using my acupressure mat every day and can highly recommend it to everyone! It’s particularly useful if you suffer from back pain but I just like it for the yummy soft feeling it gives me after like I’ve just woken up from the world’s greatest nap. I lie on it while I’m meditating in the morning so it’s a great pairing with a meditation subscription!
SAVE: ProsourceFit - Includes almost 8000 acupressure points, this one comes in 7 different colours to choose from.
SPLURGE: Lixada - This beaut is the one I use, it’s full body length and comes with a super hand travel bag and acupressure ball for those extra tender spots.
BONUS: Acupressure slippers - these are another item that I LOVE, they’re so so good, it literally feels like getting a massage. I wear them every day while I’m cooking lunch and listening to an inspiring podcast and I feel great afterwards!
9. A Juicer
Anyone who’s into health and wellness is most likely a fan of juicing, what’s not to love about being able to fit 5 portions of fruit and veg in one handy drink?!
SAVE: Mueller - This one comes in stainless steel and is engineered in Europe.
SPLURGE: Nutribullet - The OG in the juicing game, the Nutribullet is the creme-de-la-creme when it comes to juicers. Whatever juicer you decide to go with, I would always recommend making sure it has the option to keep the pulp as this is where all the fiber’s at and makes sure you don’t get a blood sugar rush (especially if you juice fruits).
10. Hydrating Serums
Another must-have in the beauty department, serums are powerhouses of targeted treatment for getting your skin looking its best. I personally like to use Vitamin C mixed with Hyaluronic Acid in the morning and Retinol at night and it’s the perfect combination of hydration, brightening, smoothing, repairing and anti-aging!
SAVE: W3LL PEOPLE - Featuring broccoli seed, turmeric, raspberry seed and rosehip, this serum aims to repair, rejuvenate, calm, hydrate, and improve your complexion.
SPLURGE: - Laurel - Yet another cult fave (can you spot the trend here?) this botanic-packed serum is like an antioxidant drink for your skin. It features a whole plant blend of Gotu Kola, Comfrey, Calendula, Nettle, and Rosehip Oil that stimulate collagen production, reduce sun damage, and encourage healthy cell reproduction.
11. A Non-Toxic Candle
This one’s a biggie, because no self-care ritual is complete without a candle, but you definitely don’t want to go adding nasty polluting chemicals to your air!
SAVE: Cleanse & Co - This is an awesome brand that combines ethically sourced crystals with candles, what’s not to love?! You can also buy their beautiful crystal collection its own.
SPLURGE: Le Labo - You guessed it, a cult fave, these uber chic candles will complete any bathroom #shelfie
BONUS: Handmade incense - Likewise with incense, it’s important to go for natural, organic products that don’t add toxins to your air.
12. Oracle/Tarot Decks
Oracle decks, Tarot cards, Goddess cards, affirmation decks - all of these are amazing gifts of connecting to your intuition, higher self and spirit guides. Gaining in popularity, any cards you choose to go with are a really lovely way to give someone the gift of connection to themselves, slowing down, and gaining some insight. Learning how to read Tarot cards and using Oracle cards has been one of the best things I’ve done this year and I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone interested! You can read more about how to use Tarot cards here.
SAVE: Rider Waite Tarot Deck - The classic, most famous deck, these cards have a slight re-design making them even more beautiful than the traditional ones! In fact, I wish I had these ones instead haha.
SPLURGE: Starseed Oracle - Rebecca Campbell’s beloved Oracle cards are so incredibly beautiful and come in an amazing interactive box that you can also use as an alter for your cards. I really love these cards and think they make a great addition to any spiritual practice you have.
BONUS: Optimism On Deck - Based on Deepika Chopra’s scientific findings as the self-proclaimed “Optimism Doctor”, these cards contain lovely uplifting and inspiring affirmations as well as journal prompts to use. These are great for those less into the woo-woo aspect and more into the self-betterment side. Other options include the minimalist Inner Compass cards, and the popular Wild Unknown Spirit Animal cards.
13. A Yoga Subscription
A holistic gift guide wouldn’t be complete without a yoga membership! This is a great gift for both someone who is already an experienced yogi as well as someone who could be interested in bringing some more exercise and mindfulness into their life.
SAVE: Glo - Again, these are basically the same price and so would just come down to personal preference!
SPLURGE: Alo Moves - This is the subscription we personally use and absolutely LOVE it. It has so much incredible content on it, from all types of yoga styles with a variety of instructors, difficulty, duration etc. as well as specific techniques sections (such as handstands and pregnancy) and an amazing mindfulness section with meditation, breathwork, sound baths and more! We both use this every day and it’s one of the best purchases we’ve ever made!
14. A Wellness Journal
Journalling is a really great gift to give yourself or other because it allows for a brain dump (hello better sleep), a processing of emotions, and an organisation of your thoughts. Bonus point if you can fit in some gratitude journalling to really help put things into perspective!
SAVE: Five Minute Journal - Sam loves using this gratitude journal every day. It’s a really easy way to add a bit of mindfulness into your life, and the health benefits of gratitude and journalling are well documented!
SPLURGE: Magic of I Astrological Planner - This is the planner that revolutionised my life. Little did I know in December 2019 when I first bought it how integral it would become to my world and spur me on a journey of exploration throughout not only all of the cosmos, but also into other avenues of self-reflection (such as Rune stones). We are the biggest fans of these guys and truly believe that everyone should have one in their life!! You can read my full review of the Magic of I Astrological Planner here if you like, or use this link with the code TWOWANDER for an automatic 10% discount at checkout!
15. Blue Light Glasses
As we start to realise the detrimental impact of technology and blue light on our sleep hygiene, apart from turning down the brightness, dimming the lights, and using an orange-tinted night mode on all electronic devices (and stopping to use them at least an hour before bed), wearing blue light blocking glasses is an added useful touch. I love my blue light glasses and use them religiously as soon as the sun goes down, whether I’m using technology or not because light bulbs can also emit blue light!
SAVE: LNEKEI - These come in a 3-pack of black, tortoise shell, and transparent so you can mix it up and always have one handy!
SPLURGE: - FEIYOLD - These ones are the perfect retro rounded shape and come in a pack of 2, I personally love the leopard effect and transparent combo.
16. A Sauna Experience
Who doesn’t love a good sauna? Research shows that using a sauna 5 times a week has been associated with a 70% decrease in all-cause mortality rates! Now, unless you’re Scandinavian, you likely won’t be able to use a sauna that many times, but it’s still plenty enjoyable nonetheless.
SAVE: Spa day - We don’t have a specific suggestion for you here because it would be best for you to research what spas there are in your area and then getting a day pass to it, bonus points if you throw in a massage (which is always a good option in and of itself and never fails to be on my wish list)!
SPLURGE: Almost Heaven - OK this is the big guns and we are extremely jealous if you manage to pull this one off! We definitely have this on our bucket list for our future house one day. You could also invest in a infrared sauna room which would score you MEGA wellness brownie points, this is also more accessible if you don’t have outside space.
17. Holistic Supplements
Most people at some point or other will be take wellness supplements. While it’s always of course best to get your main chunk of nutrients from your diet, adaptogens work too many wonders to miss out on!
SAVE: Moon Juice - No wellness cabinet would be complete without some Moon Juice supplements, wether that’s their Beauty Dust, or some Magnesium-Om for better sleep, you can’t really go wrong with these ones!
SPLURGE: Beauty Chef - Choc full of healing ingredients, The Beauty Chef takes an inside out approach to beauty.
18. CBD Wellness
Another wellness crowd favourite, CBD has been touted to help solve a myriad of ailments. I personally use it with great success during my nighttime routine to help me sleep like a baby!
SAVE: Nu Leaf Naturals - CO2 extracted from organic, full-spectrum hemp.
SPLURGE: Premium Jane - When sourcing a good CBD supplier, it’s important to check where it’s manufactured and how. This is another one that’s CO2 extracted from organic, full-spectrum hemp and comes in super cute packaging.
19. Natural Fragrance
Again, if you choose to wear perfume or want to freshen the air of your home, it’s essential that you choose a non-toxic version!
SAVE: Balipura Aura Mists - This is an awesome brand that we love love love using. Their aura mists are fragranced with essential oils and they’re all blessed by a Balinese Priestess and crystal infused! These are great to use if you need a little bit of grounding, a pick-me-up, or before your meditation and other spiritual practices.
SPLURGE: The Nue Co Forest Lungs - This is an innovative “fragrance supplement” that has been created to mimic the natural chemical composition of the beneficial air found in forests to reduce stress by up to 96%!
20. Silk Eye Mask/Pillowcase
We all know of the importance of good quality sleep, especially in terms of beauty sleep, and using a silk pillowcase adds a gentle touch your skin to help get rid of those pesky sleep lines in the morning, keep up hydration levels and act as an anti-frizz agent. I love using my silk pillowcase and eye mask and can’t imagine ever going back!
SAVE: LULUSILK - 100% mulberry silk eye mask that’ll make you feel oh-so glamourous! Plus, nighttime light is one of the biggest disruptors of sleep- and there’s no point harshly rubbing off all those lovely serums and face oils you just took so much care to put on (this would make a great combo gift).
SPLURGE: ZIMASILK - This is a 100% mulberry silk pillowcase to give you the sweetest dreams and softest skin.
BONUS: White noise machine - If you’re going all in with the sleep hygiene factor, using a white noise machine has been one of the biggest game-changers for our sleep quality this year! It’s seriously so good and a must-have travel companion with us now too!
21. Aromatherapy
The benefits of aromatherapy are wide-spreading, essential oils are powerful stuff and another great pairing for your nighttime and morning routine, during meditation, for moments of calm, headaches, and more! Check out our post on the everyday uses of essential oils for more information.
SAVE: Campo - This travel diffuser is a great companion to help you ease the stressors of flights as well as give you a boost to help beat the jet lag!
SPLURGE: Vitruvi - The most popular choice, this sleek ultrasonic essential oil diffuser makes a great addition to your wellness repertoire.
BONUS: Hinoki Pine essential oil - This is something I’ve had my eye on for a long time to mimic the benefits of “forest bathing”. Hinoki essential oil comes from the Japanese cypress and is one of the “Five Sacred Trees of Kiso.” It’s been used historically in building palaces, temples, shrines, baths, and traditional noh theatres. Highly valued by the Japanese, hinoki forests have been managed and protected since the times of the feudal lords and samurai.
22. Carbon Offsetting
While not technically a gift you can give to someone per se, if you have a loved one who seemingly has it all or is consciously minded, then calculating their carbon footprint for the year and offsetting it for them is a great incentive! You can read more about how we offset our carbon footprint here. You could also simply donate to their favourite charity on their behalf, which is another lovely way to give back.
So that’s our complete wellness gift guide for your holistic-minded friends and family. We hope you find something of use here and can help spread a bit of love, wellbeing, and mindfulness! Don’t forget to include yourself in the list if you’re able to :)
What other holiday gift do you have to add to this list?
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