If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know how often I tend to write about the importance of self-care and making it a priority to nurture your mind, body and soul.
Self-care is about putting physical and mental health as a top priority in order to live a more fulfilling life. And since its popularity has increased in the past few years, more and more people are making self-care a buzz word. Despite the “trend”, self-care is critical to our well-being.
Instead of makeup or jewellery, why not treat your loved one with some gifts to promote self-care? Here are some great self-care gift ideas for your loved one this holiday season.
Holiday Gift Guide For Self-Care Love
1. CBD Oil
There are many cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, but the ones you’ll most commonly hear about are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the psychoactive compound found in the cannabis that makes you feel “high” while CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that has been found to help reduce inflammation and act as a natural treatment for many ailments including depression, anxiety, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain.
The Feel CBD Full Spectrum CBD Drops contain hemp CBD oil and infused with lemon and lime essential oils to help improve mental clarity and block out distractions. Each bottle contains 300mg of CBD, with each full dropper measuring out to 10mg of CBD. You’ll have to start with one dropper and increase to find the right dosage for you. The CBD drops seem to help with feelings of anxiety, helping to calm the mind and body.
2. CBD Topical Cream
As someone who suffers from arthritis and muscle pain, the Herb Angel Heat topical cream helps relieve join pain, inflammation and muscle soreness. It combines the deep painkilling properties of cannabinoids with the tingling, soothing sensation of heat, for intense localized pain. After using this cream for a few weeks now, I’ve noticed it does hep to reduce the pain in my neck and upper back! Contains 150mg Full Spectrum Cannabis Oil.
3. Vitamix Venturist V1200
A key to good self-care is also nourishing your body with a healthy diet. I love to cook and always looking for appliances that can help me prepare my recipes more efficiently. For many years, I’d heard people rave about the Vitamix and wondered, what’s all the hype? It wasn’t until I received one myself that I realized how awesome this blender is. It’s not just for smoothies, guys! So far, I’ve made pie crust, pizza dough, salsas, and pureed soups in my Vitamix. And right now, Vitamix is having a sale on their units – you don’t even need to spend a ton to purchase brand-new; Vitamix also sells reconditioned blenders for half the cost!
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4. Gravid Weighted blanket
If you have restless or light sleep, feel anxious and can’t relax in bed, then a weighted blanket from Gravid might be your answer to a good night’s sleep! According to studies, people who used a weighted blanket “had an improved sleep, where they felt more refreshed in the morning” and “had an improved sleep, where they felt more refreshed in the morning”.
The Gravid 3.0 weight blanket is heavy enough to make you feel calm and cozy but not constricted. I usually wake up several times a night but with the blanket, I seem to get into a much deeper sleep and haven’t been waking up! I definitely have been sleeping through the night without waking (unless to visit the bathroom). My 12-year-old has trouble settling down to sleep, often tossing and turning for almost an hour before falling asleep. I had him try sleeping with the blanket, and found comfort much quicker and hardly tossed and turned during the night.
Starting at $129, Gravid.ca. Use MARIA10 for 10% off!
5. Bright Eyes Set (AluminEye Eye Cream + Retinol Eye Gel)
Let’s face it – we want our skin to look its best especially as we age. The AlumierMD skincare line is one of my favourite skincare brands because their science-based formulations use the best medical-grade ingredients The Bright Eyes Set is a must-have product duo, specially packaged together as a set, contains our Award-winning AluminEye® eye cream which hydrates and illuminates and Retinol Eye Gel which firms, rejuvenates and refines the look of the delicate eye area.
Special $160.00, AlumierMD.ca.
6. A Yogic Path Oracle Deck and Guidebook
Author Sahara Rose and illustrator Danielle Noel created this beautiful deck and full-colour guide to help access your yogic intuition. Meditate on a single card or select several cards for a reading and uncover sacred meanings and receive cosmic intuition from the universe.
$45 at various retailers, DK Canada.
7. Hurom Juicer
I try to make a point of getting enough Vitamin C especially through our long winters, and one way is by squeezing fresh oranges. But every juicer I’ve used has been a bit of a pain, either leaving too much juice behind, or making a mess, or not preventing seeds from being added to my juice. The new Hurom Citrus Juicer is perfect for your simpler juicing needs, whether it’s juicing large oranges for a breakfast OJ or small limes for your seltzer water. The 1-size-fits-all finned juicing cone will help you single-handedly squeeze any citrus fruit and yield the maximum amount of juice, leaving the rind completely empty.
8. Scentuals Holiday Essential Oil Set
An effortless way to create a comforting atmosphere – and to ease some stress and anxiety – is to diffuse essential oils. I can’t live without my go-to scents like lavender, lemongrass and rosemary. But it’s also nice to add a few holiday scents to your stash, and scentuals has three new expertly blended essential oils to fill your home, mind and body with the aromas of the festive season and the holiday spirit. Each set includes 10mL each of Poinsettia Bouquet, Vanilla Mint, and Winter Wonderland.
9. Instant Hydrating Mask
Treat your skin with the Instant Hydrating Mask by Beauté Pacifique, a Danish skincare line that just launched in Canada. This mask features moisture-retaining ingredients to hold hydration and includes Vitamin A to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
10. Synergy Yoga Mat-Towel
Hot yoga can be a bit of a sweaty mess! A regular yoga mat won’t do, and a yoga towel doesn’t stay put. So what’s a yogi gotta do?
Try the Synergy Yoga Mat-Towel from Aurorae! As a special hot yoga mat, Synergy combines the best of both worlds all wrapped in one unique yoga mat. This unique super deluxe non-slip hot yoga mat-towel bonds our 5mm PER yoga mat with our lush, ultra-absorbent non-slip microfiber towel to create a 72” long by 24” wide mat specifically designed with hot yoga in mind. With this hot yoga mat, the more you perspire on your hands and feet, the better grip you will have on your mat.
11. Moccasin Slippers
During the winter months especially, a good pair of cozy slippers are a must. These moccasin-style suede slippers from Denver Hayes are lined in plaid fabric for softness and warmth and have tough outsoles that will hold up well, even when you need to step outside.
12. OctoVie FACE Mini
The OctoVie FACE Mini skincare brush delivers an at-home spa experience with 3-in-1 beauty benefits for clean, baby soft skin that leaves you “feeling good in your skin”. Use it wet with your cleanser, or brush dry before showering. Use as a beauty tool to apply moisturizer, makeup, masks and foundations.
13. Breville Smart Tea Infuser
Nothing is more comforting than sitting by the fire with a warm cup of tea. The Breville Smart Tea Infuser Compact knows the right temperature and steep time to bring out the best in your favourite teas. Set the timer to tell you when steeping is complete then it automatically keeps warm until you are ready to drink. Makes your perfect cup for you or your guests.
14. Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers
As the years pass, I’m convinced that I’ve inherited my mom’s love of gardening. Spending time outdoors surrounded by flowers and plants is calming and peaceful. The Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers is an updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8000 plants and 4000 photographs. Find all the inspiration and help you need with this gorgeous, full-colour photographed monster book that will have undoubtedly be a permanent fixture on your coffee table.
$97 at various retailers, DK Canada.
For New Moms – “Oh Baby!”
Last but not least, I have to include my own book, “Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year! My book keeps the focus on moms because you can’t draw water (or breastmilk, for that matter) from an empty well. My straight-talking, no-nonsense approach will give new moms everything they need to survive as they embark on the journey of motherhood. $21.99 Available at Indigo.
ENTER TO WIN
Enter below to win a Breville Smart Tea Infuser, an AlumierMD Bright Eyes Set and a copy of Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers! Combined prize valued at $460!
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Happy Shopping and remember to be gentle to yourself and others this holiday season.
143 Comments
Self care for me is waking up early so I can enjoy my coffee and just chill before the day. Also, 30 minute Epsom salt bath before bed… Time to chill before sleep. This prize would be amazing because it is all about self care and contributes to wellbeing. That is so me.
I never get time for myself. It would be great to enjoy a great cup of tea and relax for a bit!
Thankfully both my kids are in school and I am a stay-at-home mom …. when they go to school, I take time for self-care so that I am ready for them when they get home!
I take time to pamper myself. I read books, watch movies, and just relax once in awhile.
I like to have a cup of tea and read a good book.
I try to take time for yoga classes and when stressed long baths.
I honestly don’t make enough time for self care – I’d love to win so maybe it would encourage me to slow down a little!
I always make time to have a hot bath before bed most nights. I scent it with lavender epsom salts, which is also great for relaxing and detox.
I am a bit of a coffee addict, though and the tea maker would encourage me to drink more decaf hot beverages.
I put the tech devices away for at least 30 mins a day to read, exercise or just go for a walk. Relaxation is helpful. I also want to win so I can share with my family and treat them to things we might not necessarily treat ourselves to. Thanks for the giveaway.
I take time for myself by sitting and watching a good movie, I do have a lot of time to myself since I am home all day, I would love wo win as the Breville tea server really caught my eye, I love my tea
I would love to win because I never take enough me time. It seems like there is always something else that needs to be done. It would be wonderful to win because it would motivate me to set aside some time for self care.
I do take time out of the week to take care of myself. It’s hard to do especially during the busy holiday season, but I squeeze in some exercise time and stuff.
I take the odd day off from work every now and then and just enjoy sleeping in. I’ll go for a massage or to a yoga class or just do nothing but watch tv! The tea infuser would as a cup of tea definitely helps me relax.
I make sure to take a few quiet moments each day by myself. It is important for me to be alone, and away from the high energy levels of the kids. I would like to try the Bright Eyes Set to help me with changes to my facial skin.
I have been working on waking up earlier to have some self time before the day starts for the kids. I used to try to take some time after dinner but I was so tired by then that I just wanted to sleep or zone out in front of the tv. Getting up earlier has helped start my days with intentionality and it’s amazing how much better I feel by the end of the day now!
These gifts are just the things I need and like. I have been trying to find a solution for my dark under eye circles. I love to garden and would be interested in reading and referencing the Encyclopedia of Plants and flowers. As far as drinking tea goes, I appreciate that tea must be a certain temperature to be most enjoyable. I have had tea that would burn my mouth and by the time I could drink it, the flavour would be different.
After the holidays I will be in desperate need of some self care!
I usually take long walks with my dog , its peaceful , its hard to find extra time somedays so this is a win win ( my dog likes it to lol )
I like to take long baths, exercise and write.
Id love to win as all these products look amazing!
I try to organize some quiet time for myself every day if possible, even to have a 20min non-interrupted soak in the tub or have coffee while reading news on the computer. It’s about giving my brain a break! I’d love to win as I think self-care is important to keep you going as a mom & as I age these products would help give me a boost!
Self care can be a difficult thing to fit in with the crazy schedules we have (guides, pathfinders, figure skating, synchro) but I try to make time for myself every day.
Usually it’s a workout during my lunch and a tea after everyone is asleep.
Oh and I would love this prize pack – we built a big garden in the back just before the snow hit and the book would be perfect to read up on with my tea after everyone is asleep and plan what’s going in it.
I make sure to take some time throughout the day for myself…read, go for a walk, cup of tea. I’d love to win the Breville tea infuser because I need a kettle for my tea!
I would like to have some self care, so rare for me, when I do it is reading or one of my hobbies. love to win to take some extra time and relax and enjoy some tea and read! a little pampering would be nice especially when the holidays are over!
I actually should work on self care. the best i do is just make sure to take some quiet time for myself after the kids go to bed. I would love to win the breville tea infuser wow!!
If I have to be honest I am not very good at self care and it is something I need to work on. I do try and take a little bit of time when I go to bed to read which is something I enjoy. I would love to win because I would love all of these products and it might help me to come up with a better self care plan.
I really enjoy essential oils and they are costly, so that would be great to win. And the tea infuser would be great to try different teas.
I am a busy mom of 2, I am an ECE and work with kindergarteners, this year was a tough year, my mom had open heart surgery my husband worked crazy long hours, its been tough so I take time to have a nice long walk on my break or take a bubble bath at night. I hope to win because I love tea and it would be fun to try.
I wake up early, so I have a quiet time to enjoy my coffee and catch up on what’s going on in the world.
I like to take a hot bath drink lots of water and eat healthy, !
Yoga classes are my self-care. I would love the essential oils to make my home a more relaxing environment.
My time is to relax with a cup of earl grey tea.
I always make time to have a hot bath
I take time to pamper myself. I read books, watch movies and take long baths. I would love to win the moccasins
Just read that the moccasins are not part of the win. So I would like to win Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers!
I make time for self care by getting up earlier and taking time at night in my busy schedule to have a bath and a glass of wine, and do deep breathing, all of the prizes would be wonderful, but I really like the idea of the tea diffuser to make some sleepy time tea
I meant tea infuser lol
I make time by trying to do yoga regularly. I’d love to win because I always need more incentive to sit and relax.
I’m a tea lover and an avid reader. Taking a few moments to read a chapter of a good novel while I sip some delicious hot tea is like an escape from all my troubles…it’s a few moments just for me.
Congratulations, you won!
I love to take walk and also take a nice bath while listening to music once kids are in bed. I would love to win this as it is so beautiful and it would make me feel awesome
Right now the self care I get is an hour in the morning before work while my daughter watches tv, lol. And maybe a bit at night when I read before bed,
I like to take the time every day to read a few chapters of a good novel; very relaxing. I would like to win the Breville tea infuser for my tea-loving daughter.
coffee and a good book to relax
When my kids are asleep I take a hot bath and put on a face mask to relax since self care and love is important because I can’t give my best to my family if I don’t feel my best. I would love to win since these items would help around the house or help me relax especially the Breville Smart Tea Infuser to make some calming tea and the face mask.
I like to take the dogs out for walks. It clears my mind, and they have so much fun, it’s contagious! I would love to win because honestly, I have had the worst two years of my life. Horrific. Normally I am the one saying “I can handle it, because others have it worse”, but you know what? This is me saying, it’s time to focus on me.
Relaxing while reading
I take long baths and relax
Self care for me means quiet time; daily I take 15 minutes in the morning to enjoy my tea in silence, I take 30 minutes in the evening to wind down with a book. I try to also take a spa day or “me” day every six months. I would love to win this for myself; it would just add to and allow me to indulge in what I already do for my self care. Thank you!
Self care is very important and I ensure that each day has a piece of time carved out for everyone in the house to do a quiet activity of their choosing.
I’m bad at self care. I hope that if i win this, it will help.me to take time for me.
I make self care by soaking in the tub at least every other night. I would like to win so I can pamper myself more.