Remember, friend: despite everything happening in the world right now, joy isn’t cancelled. There are simple, meaningful ways to invite more happiness into your home and to give presents that truly lift the spirits of the people you love.
Ways to inspire more happiness at home and gift ideas that bring joy
Browse our full collection of gift guides for ideas for everyone on your list and discover more suggestions below!
Give games and plan activities that inspire joy and create family memories.
- Give a gift card to a local coffee shop, ice cream parlor, or restaurant and schedule a date to enjoy time together.
- Gift an experience or supplies that inspire a new hobby: a pie plate to learn baking together, a cast-iron Dutch oven for soups and sourdough, art canvases for an online painting course, or materials for any shared activity that brings the family together.
Give plants to bring nature and life into the home.
Diffusing pleasant scents can also lift the mood. A quality diffuser and thoughtfully chosen essential oils can make a room feel cozy and restorative.
Some favorite scent and wellness selections to consider:
Winter and holiday blends, candle-compatible oils, soothing wellness blends, gentle beauty oils, favorite supplements, and toxin-free cleaning favorites—select items that suit the recipient’s tastes and needs.
Give books — they support emotional well-being.
- Choose a beautiful coffee table book to spark inspiration and conversation.
- Pick a healthy, versatile cookbook with recipes adaptable to gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan diets for someone who enjoys cooking.
- Consider an e-reader for the traveler who wants to save space and carry many titles on the go.
- If you enjoy reading, gifting titles written by people you follow can be especially meaningful; packaged thoughtfully, books make lasting gifts.
Give simple joys.
A puppy can certainly bring enormous joy, but if a pet isn’t right for someone this year, consider smaller comforts and thoughtful items:
- Cozy, plush duvet slippers for everyday comfort.
- Essential oil jewelry, DIY roller bottles, and decorative home accessories for scent on the go.
- A well-made journal for reflection and planning.
- Relaxing bath items such as bath salts, bath bombs, a bamboo bath tray, or a soft bath pillow to encourage restful self-care.
- Meaningful or personalized jewelry that celebrates connection and milestones.
- A weighted blanket to help create calm and improve sleep for someone who needs extra comfort.
We offer many hand-selected gift guides to simplify holiday shopping and help you find thoughtful presents for everyone on your list.
