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[This article was first published in December 2020 and has been republished with some of the best updates.]
2022 has been a crazy year, hasn’t it? So, for the holiday season, we’re showing our appreciation to our friends and loved ones by giving them the best self-care gifts under $25 to relax their bodies and minds.
As Barbara Markway, Ph.D. writes in Psychology Today, you should focus on activities that encourage you to zone in on your senses, such as breathing exercises, aromatherapy, or massages. You could also do things that make you happy, like crafting, going to the movies, or taking a walk.
Self-care is all about dedicating time to make yourself feel better; whether that is taking daily naps, indulging in skincare, or wearing comfortable clothes. And, honestly, that’s what we all need to do to say goodbye to this CRAZY year and welcome 2023 with a positive mindset.
To help you decide which gifts to give to the special people in your life (or yourself), I have rounded up the best self-care gifts under $25 that will fit almost everyone’s needs and personalities.
Have you shopped for any self-care gifts for this holiday season?
Aw self-care ideas are so cute for Christmas- especially this year with the situation as it is 🙂 I think I’ll have to choose a few of these for my friends and family, thanks for sharing x
You’re right! We all need self-care, especially during this pandemic. Thank you for stopping by 😀
All I want to do after reading this is have a spa day and time to myself. So many great products listed here.
Definitely! Thank you 😀
These are great ideas – I believe you can’t have enough self-care!
Can’t agree more with you, Lisa x
Great list! I love the moisturizing gel socks!
Thank you 😀
These are some great gift ideas. Honestly, I have always wanted a nice foot spa, especially since I started teaching with a marching band. There are times that I come home and feet are just DONE! It would be the perfect way to relax.
That would be great for you, Britt! Sometimes we need it more than anyone else xD Thank you for reading x
I haven’t bought many self-care gifts for others this Christmas but I have treated myself to the Mylee Gel Nail kit – I am hoping I can manage to make my nails nice for the festive season but it might be an epic fail haha X
Oh lovely! I used to do it myself – pain something on my nails (nail art) to make it look nice even for nothing haha! You’ll make it, dear x
These are such wonderful gift ideas!!!! I love these for myself, really especially the face massager and feet bath, and let me not forget my fav FRIENDS 12 days bath set!
Those are my favorites too! Thank you for reading 😀
I haven’t shopped for any self care gifts yet this year but omg those foot spas! Normally I would say it was a bit over the top for me but this year I could use some extra pampering 🙂 lovely list!
Ikr! That would be great even for ourselves haha 😀
I love these ideas and I’ll definitely be treating myself with some! You’ve also given me some ideas for a secret santa present I was struggling with so thank you!
Awesome! Hope you get something great here, Ali 😀 Thank you for stopping by x
Love these ideas! We all need a little bit of self care in our lives, and this is a great place to start. 🙂
We always need it! Thank you 😀
I love all of these ideas! Everything looks extremely cozy and the zodiac mug is beautiful! I think I’m going to get a libra one during boxing day 🙂
Love all of these self care gifts – specifically the friends advent calendar! So cool + of course the horoscopes mug x
Self care is super important and I can’t lie, I’m not the best at making sure I’m doing daily self care. That foot spa is so cute and looks like it would be really relaxing! I’ve also never seen a vibrating version of one of those facial rollers, so that’s really cool!
I’m in love with the foot spa! That would be a perfect self-care gift 😀 Thank you!
Love all of these cute ideas! Self-care is must and mostly now that we are starting a new year! The waffle maker and Burt’s Bees kit are my favourite x Thanks for sharing, Merry!
Thank you for reading, Cristina! The waffle maker is one of my favorite 😀
I loved discovering new items here. I know the holidays are over, but it is always worth it to buy a little self gift as time warrants. The stacking mugs and reflection cards are beautiful and useful!
Even you can buy this as a birthday gift for someone 😀 Thank you, Jaya!
Past the holidays but I’m still going to snap myself one of those vibrating facial rollers, I keep reading about how beneficial they are.
Perfect! Thank you 😀
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