It’s the most wonderful time of the year, besties. That is, unless you struggle with gift-giving. The holiday season brings lively energy and spirit, but it can also be very stressful. It can feel unbelievably overwhelming to think of meaningful gifts for your closest friends and family — and having to deal with finals and mounting schoolwork on top of seasonal stress is not easy. Safe to say, we could all use a wellness boost in our lives! Whether you’re shopping for your friends and family or getting inspiration for your own wishlist, these wellness gifts will carry you through this holiday season.
- The Five Minute Journal
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AMAZON If they don’t already have a guided journal in their life, everybody needs one. This Five Minute Journal (Amazon, $29) is the perfect low-commitment gift for girlies with a busy schedule.
- Weighted Dinosaur Plush
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TARGET If the Her Campus Edit Team didn’t sell out this weighted dinosaur plush with their recent article, everyone needs it in their life. I got the pink one (Target, $20) and can vouch that it’s the perfect gift for anyone who struggles with anxiety.
- Ice Roller
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AMAZON There’s nothing more soothing than ice rolling to start your day. If your wellness bestie doesn’t already have an ice roller (Amazon, $18), it’s a necessity.
- Gua Sha
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AMAZON Along with ice rollers, a morning routine is never complete without a gua sha (Amazon, $6). This is my ultimate stress relief at the end of the day.
- Loungewear Set
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ASOS There are so many loungewear set options (ASOS, $46) out there to choose from. It’ll make the perfect addition to your bestie’s next self-care day.
- Crossover Yoga Pants
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AERIE For your active besties, the crossover yoga pants (Aerie, $39) are a great addition to their wardrobe. Having gone viral on TikTok, keep an eye on how stocked they are!
- Running/Walking Shoes
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HOKA Hot girl walks are about to be elevated. Although they’re definitely more of an expensive gift, new running/walking shoes (Hoka, $140) are great for your active friends.
- Adult Coloring Book
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AMAZON You’re never too old for a coloring book (Amazon, $13), bestie. It’s time to heal your inner child and tap into your creative side.
- Astrology Candle
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BIRTHDATE CO. We’re about to enter Sagittarius season! These (Birthdate Co., $50) are the perfect gift for the astrology girlies.
- Essential Oils
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Amazon Aromatherapy is so real. This essential oil gift set (Amazon, $10) is the perfect collection of scents.
- Oil Diffuser
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amazon If they don’t already have a diffuser (Amazon, $25), this is a great option alongside the essential oils.
- Sage Kit
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Larksandleo For the wellness girlies into cleansing, this white sage gift set (Etsy, $28) includes four smudge sticks. You’re supporting small businesses too!
- Mini Hangover Kit
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urban outfitters If you know someone who is into wellness and needs a hangover cure, this mini kit (Urban Outfitters, $10) is an adorable little gift. I aspire to have this kind of recovery.
- Wellness Journal
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papier This Papier wellness journal (Papier, $35) will get anyone out of their journaling slump.
- Crystals
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rocksandtumbleco This gift box (Etsy, $25) includes nineteen crystals for all of your wellness needs.
- Reed Diffuser
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target Get their house smelling amazing with this reed diffuser (Target, $12).
- Therapy Dough
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mindful gifts This is basically glorified Play-Doh, and that’s exactly why I love it. Therapy dough (Mindful Gifts, $15) is exactly what your wellness bestie needs.
- Shower Steamers
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Maggies Farm Aromatics Don’t let that communal bathroom stop you! These shower steamers (Etsy, $10) will leave you relaxed and smelling amazing.
- Anxiety Fidgeting Ring
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Only Your Necklace Another idea for anyone who struggles with anxiety, these rings (Etsy, $20) have adorable beads that spin.
- Matcha Starter Pack
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chamberlain coffee Nothing screams wellness quite like matcha. This starter pack (Chamberlain Coffee, $63) includes everything that is needed for the perfect matcha.
- Chamberlain Coffee x Bliss Bundle
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chamberlain coffee Another amazing Chamberlain Coffee gift is their new collab with Bliss, one of Emma’s favorite skincare brands. The bundle (Chamberlain Coffee, $35) includes the new Orange Cream coffee blend along with Bliss’ Rest Assured Eye Cream.
- Stanley Water Bottle
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stanley Another hot girl walk essential, these water bottles (Stanley, $30) have been all over my FYP.
- Weighted Blanket
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amazon To go along with your weighted dinosaur, this 20 lb weighted blanket (Amazon, $50) is the most soothing gift for your bestie.
- “Blind Date with a Book” Box
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Bewitching Bookshelf For the wellness girlies who love to read, this “blind date with a book” gift box (Etsy, $20) lets you select the genre that you want. It also includes a few Christmas-themed treats, making it the ultimate holiday gift.
- Resistance bands
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Amazon Perfect for gym rats, a nice set of resistance bands (Amazon, $13) are the perfect gift for foodies.
- Yoga Mat
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amazon A new yoga mat (Amazon, $21) is always a great gift for your active friends.
- CBD Sleep Soaks
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Not pot As college students, we’re all under huge amounts of stress. Gift your bestie this bath soak (Not Pot, $25) for a restful night.
- Sound Machine Alarm Clock
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Amazon If you’re looking to splurge on someone, this Hatch Restore sound machine/alarm clock (Amazon, $130) is the way to go. TikTok raves about it, and it seems to be on everyone’s wishlist.
- Mug Sets
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west elm Whether they’re using it for coffee, matcha, chai, or even greens, your wellness bestie needs this 4-set of mugs that are on sale right now (West Elm, $36).
- Body Oil
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Burt’s Bees Perfect for their next self-care day, body oil (Burt’s Bees, $10) is a must-have this holiday season.
- Trader Joe’s Cookbook
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Urban Outfitters BRB, just put this on my wishlist. A Trader Joe’s cookbook (Urban Outfitters, $20) is essential for every college student and wellness girlie.
- Fleece Blanket
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urban outfitters You can never go wrong with a new blanket (Urban Outfitters, $40). It’s perfect for cozying up and using your new journal.
- Quality Sex Toy
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biird This one from Biird (Biird, $70) is a great gift for your sex-positive bestie… or for yourself.
- Sleep Mask
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amazon A good night’s sleep is hard to come by in college, so sleep masks (Amazon, $20) are a great gift option.
- Eye Patches
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ulta Gel eye patches (Ulta, $15) are the perfect addition to your or your bestie’s self-care routine.
- Silk Pillow Case
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quince I’m actually just taking things off of my own wishlist. Silk pillowcases (Quince, $40) are a must for sleep wellness.
- Noise Machine
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amazon Dorm life is a struggle. A new noise machine (Amazon, $24) will help you and your roomie get the best sleep of your life.
- Personal Blender
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amazon Getting fruits and veggies in during college is nearly impossible. If your friend loves a good smoothie, a single-serve personal blender (Amazon, $22) is a great gift to keep in your dorm.
- Lip Mask
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tatcha Now that we’re getting into the colder months, the chapped lips are real. Gift this Tatcha Lip Mask (Amazon, $28) for a soothing addition to your wellness routine.
- Flintstone Gummies
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target I will definitely be getting these as a joke for my friends who are into wellness. I think these vitamins (Target, $14) were a universal experience that we all had growing up. I’d take a Flintstone gummy over collagen powder any day.