Gift Guide: For a Gwyneth
We may never achieve that Oscar-winning Gwyneth glow, but we do love a feel-good wellness trend. It’s also such a fun area for gifts: who doesn’t want to give someone a present that will bring the recipient a few minutes of zen, pampering or relaxation? We think that everyone from overachieving students to people to with stressful jobs to moms who live in their car will appreciate a quiet moment of sitting under a weighted blanket with cooling eye masks on with a cozy candle burning next to them. We can practically hear the spa music playing and are getting sleepy just thinking about it…
Now, if we could just figure out how to give the gift of an empty inbox!
I am totally obsessed with all things lymph massage right now and it seems like the rest of the health world is too! If you have someone who always wants in on the newest wellness trend, the Book of Lymph would be the perfect place to start. Add in #9 -the Gua Sha tool- and maybe some rose oil from Biossance and you have the perfect gift set.
Weighted blankets are fantastic for anxiety and relaxation, and this knit version from Bearaby is a little bit chicer than some of the other options out there (and comes in other colors).
The Meditation Bel is a gorgeous upgrade for anyone who regularly meditates or wishes they did. You light the candle at the start of your meditation practice and then the candles melts while you meditate, causing the little pin in the candle to drop out and makes a bell noise when it falls into the dish below. Meditation complete!
The Scentered balm stick was recommended by New York Magazine for helping with sleep, which I always need!
For the fabulous Zodiac-obsessed person, this Olympia Le Tan book-shaped clutch is the perfect accessory.
Bala bangles up the ante on any workout (and if you follow Tinx or Melissa Wood Health, you know they approve of them!).
Palo Santo Cleansing Bundle is a thoughtful or silly gift for anyone who needs a fresh start in the new year and wants to get rid of any negative energy around them (is that all of us after this year?).
Moonstone is the stone of new beginnings, and this pretty necklace would be wonderful for anyone who appreciates some good juju in their jewelry, but is pretty enough for someone who just wants to look good.
I’m obsessed with this Rose Quartz Gua Sha tool and have been using it every other day to depuff my face. It feels so good and really helps to get circulation going and drain out any excess liquid from a salty meal or big night out. Plus it’s pretty!
For someone who wants to journal or start a gratitude practice, this A Year of Zen journal gives helpful prompts that promote reflection and make it easier.
GOOP Genes lip balm set would be such a cute stocking stuffer or gift for a friend who has everything.
These Epsom Salts from Amazon come in a cute package and in different scent options (like lavender and eucalyptus) but won’t cost you $35 a bath like the GOOP ones, so you can use them any time guilt free.
Birthdate candles are a great woo woo gift that’s also personalized!
The white drawstring and puffy sleeves of this GOOP Sweatshirt elevate a classic into something a little bit cooler, but still simple enough to wear to work out or just run around town.
These Gold Hydro Gel Eye Patches get amazing reviews on Amazon but are inexpensive enough to wear every night (plus I read that you can put them on your upper lip or neck if you want to reduce wrinkles in those areas-I can’t wait to experiment with this tonight!).
We both love our acupressure mats - they help with neck and back issues, ease stress and make it easy to have a spa moment at home.