Soothing and Relaxing Gifts

If you've got a very stressed-out loved one in your life (and after 2020, who isn't a little bit stressed out?), a soothing and relaxing gift may be just the thing. Here are some of our favorites.


Creating a cozy atmosphere for the senses can help relax a wound-up mind. These gifts are soothing to the senses of sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste.

• Elements Candle Soothing natural-scented candles
• String Lights Twinkling lights to brighten any room
• Buck Naked Soap All-natural handcrafted soaps
• Nickel Heart with Bell A heart-shaped bell that feels soothing to hold and chimes sweetly
• Goodnow Farms Chocolate Locally made, award-winning craft chocolate

Cultivating mindfulness is a useful practice that reduces stress and helps bring perspective to our lives. These gifts are great tools to bring the practice of mindfulness to everyday life.

• 15 Minute Timer A reminder to set aside a moment each day to breathe and relax
• A Sloth’s Guide to Mindfulness A playful guide to mindfulness and staying present
• Stacking Stones Erasers A reminder of nature’s beauty and balance for the workspace
• Water Garden A tranquil miniature garden for peaceful observation

A soothing, meditative activity that engages our hands and our minds can also relieve us of stress. Here are some calming activities that make great gifts.

• To The Ocean Deep The longest coloring book in the world
• From Here to There A book of mazes to explore
• Gradient Puzzle An absorbing and colorful puzzle
• Cake A beautiful cookbook and picture book for those who enjoy baking

Looking for more soothing and relaxing gifts? Check out our Soothing and Relaxing Collection!