Written by: Rachael Thomas

Happy Holidays, fam!

If you’re still figuring out some last minute gifts, don’t sweat it. And you also don’t have to break the bank to show your loved ones you care. If these last couple years have proved anything, it’s that spending quality time with the people you love means more than any price tag of a gift. Below are some DIY and other creative gifting ideas with wellness in mind.

1. Create a twist on date night

Whether it be for your best friend, a loved one, or your partner, treat them to a day that makes them feel special. In any relationship, showing you pay attention to the small details means a lot; planning some quality time will show them you care. Here are some ideas for what you can do:

Invite them over and cook their favorite meal while a playlist of their favorite songs plays in the background.
Queue up some of their favorite movies to watch with snacks and drinks they enjoy on deck.
Pull out their favorite board or card games for the ultimate game night

2. Give them the gift of relaxation

Everyone needs to take a break but not everyone makes the time to do so. A wellness gift basket can help with that much-needed wine down. Here are some things you can fill their basket with:

Aromatherapy (i.e. candles or essential oils)
Coloring book
Stress balls
Puzzles
A mini massager that targets a certain body part
A book of affirmations

Here’s some inspiration to get you started.

3. Give them the gift that keeps on giving

This is a great gift for the foodies in your life to grow their own fresh produce. Check out Hapinest’s Herb Growing Kit, or AeroGarden’s Gourmet Herbs Seed Pod Kit. From chives and thyme to basil to parsley and mint, that’s one less thing they have to worry about picking up from the farmer’s market.

4. Help them spark their creativity

Painting to Gogh (haha, get it?) offers a variety of painting kits that come with everything they’ll need to create a masterpiece from home — a canvas, brushes, paints, easel, disposable apron, and even an artist-led video tutorial for people to follow along at their own pace.

5. Give a gift card with intention

Gift cards don’t have to be a cop out. You can get creative and give a gift card towards a fun experience they’ll actually want to do. Here are a few fun ideas:

A pottery-making class
A cooking course
A rock climbing gym
Their favorite salon or spa

The bottom line …

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However you and the people you care about choose to enjoy the holidays, remember that connecting with others — and connecting with yourself — is all that matters.

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