Give the gift of self care for the holidays
What do you give the mom that ask for nothing? The mom that gets you exactly what you wanted without even having to ask? The mom that stood up all day making thanksgiving dinner or the mom that still does your laundry when you come home from college break?
I mean I can go on...
What do you get the mother in your life that shows up for everyone else more than she does herself?
Our society is starting to make the shift towards understanding the importance of our overall well being so it only makes sense to get the moms in our lives something that reminds them that their overall wellbeing matters too.
Here are some holiday gift ideas that will help the mom in your life to prioritize her overall well being.
What are the 7 pillars of self care?
1. Mental
2. Physical
3. Emotional
4. Spiritual
5. Recreational
6. Environmental
7. Social
7 gift ideas that cater to each of the 7 Pillars of Self Care:
The gift of mental wellness for the Stressed out Mom
A mom may not have time to complete an hour meditation or take a day to pamper herself, but she can always make time for a soothing cup of tea.
One of the key reasons tea is so beneficial for your health is due to L-theanine, an amino acid that helps to balance mood (Sips By). The Happi Life's Calm Me Down Herbal Tea blend helps to balance mood and stress levels to promote mental clarity and concentration. This tea includes herbs such as Mugwort that has relaxing properties to calm nerves and Damania that can enhance your mood. The perfect remedy to help the mom in your life unwind after a long day.
The Happi Life
The gift of physical wellness for the Physically Active Mom
Bala Bangles are aesthetically pleasing weights that are comfortable and versatile for the mom who likes to like to stay active.
These beautiful weights take any pilates or yoga work out to the next level! It even adds an extra convenience to the busy mom who wants to still get a work out in by simply wearing them during every day errands for some extra endurance.
Bala Bangles
The gift of emotional wellness for the Anxious Mom
Journaling provides the opportunity for positive self-talk, to brain dump and to identify negative thoughts.
LSW Morning Notes is a three-month undated daily wellbeing journal specifically designed to help the mom in your life start each day with a positive mindset.
Moms constantly have a running marathon in their head that can lead to stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges. What better way to easily start the day with a calm mind? The mom in your life will love this aesthetically pleasing journal to easily track and stay consistent with her healthy habits.
LSW LONDON
The gift of spiritual wellness for the Mindful Mom
The mindful mom is focused on her energy, being present in the moment and releasing negativity! And the Sunflower Floral Sage with Honey Calcite is in perfect alignment. This revitalizing smudge stick blends the forces of love, compassion and harmony symbolically represented by the sunflower with the vigorous cleansing power of the white sage. When burned the smoke heals and brings the body back into balance.
TheHappi Life
The gift of recreational wellness for the Artistic Mom
Recreational self care is about doing things out of enjoyment, finding new hobbies and simply making time for fun. This beautiful Paint Your Own: Mandalas includes either six paintable Mandalas approximately 4-5 inches in height or you can get 2 larger mandalas closer to 10 inches.
This set is a great way for the mom in your life to get her creativity vibes going alone or with some mom friends.
NarcisseCustomGifts
The gift of
environmental wellness for the Spends-a-lot-of-time-at home Mom
Environmental self care is often something we don't think about, however, the space around us has a major impact on the way that we feel. Your environment should elude the feelings that you want to embrace like peace and comfort rather than overwhelm and distress. The is
Verilux HappyLight Alba a light therapy lamps that improves sleep, boosts mood, increases energy and enhances focus.
This is the perfect gift for any mom needs an easy way to enhance her mood and energy while spending a lot of time at home.
Verilux HappyLight Alba
The gift of social wellness for the "Default Parent" Mom
$20
The default parent is the one who handles majority of the household and children's needs. Sometimes it becomes far too easy to forget the things you used to do and enjoy before you became a mom...like making time with friends.
Self care isn't just about being alone, it's about enjoying the things you love with the people you love.
Hygge (hoo-guh) is a “Scandinavian/Danish word for enjoying comfort and the good things in life. The Hygge Game is about bringing people together and encouraging thought provoking conversations.
The perfect reminder to any mom that's she deserves to enjoy moments outside her role of being a mom too.
The Hygee Game Store