18 Gifts to Give to a Spoonie

Hi all, welcome to my 18 gifts to give to a spoonie friend this holiday season.

I first made this list a couple of years ago and thought that I would reshare with some updated choices. This list of gifts is not just for spoonies; it’s also for those loved ones in your life who may be feeling under the weather – perhaps due to stress or just general life busyness. What better way to treat someone than to gift them with something that will envelop them in a cosy feeling of self-care?

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1. A lovely pair of comfies

This may be a soft pair of pyjamas, a cosy tracksuit or even a cuddly onesie… nothing’s better than changing out of jeans and slipping into something warm and soft.

2. A gorgeous candle

With a delicious scent to help them relax – I love this one by The White Company:

3. A tray and some teas

To sip and savour in bed.

4. A heated lavender eye mask

To rest and relax.

5. A cosy blanket

Or even an electric blanket – to keep out the chills.

6. A gift voucher for a home-based treat

For a mobile masseuse/nail technician/holistic therapist to visit the house and give your friend a treat in the comfort of their own home.

7. Sweet treats

To indulge in when only chocolate will do:

8. Puzzles and board games

For those days that they want a spoonie-friendly activity.

9 A subscription

To a magazine or to audiobooks so they can always have something on the go.

10. Headphones

To enjoy those audiobooks in peace, to listen to favourite music or just to drown out the arguing kids!

11. A hot water bottle

Or electric heating pad to cuddle up with.

12. A DIY self-care box

With a good book, a nice new nail polish, a must-have box set or new DVD, some nicely scented wipes and some posh dry shampoo.

13. An electric massager

To help ease those aches and pains – I use mine under my tight legs to ease the spasms.

14. A bouquet of flowers

Through the post as a fantastic surprise – I love flowers from Bloom and Wild.

15. A box of gifts

A pre-selected box of gifts to let them know that you’re thinking of them.

16. A special treat

That is so nice ‘they wouldn’t buy it for themselves’ e.g. a lovely facial oil or a nice bottle of alcohol for them to savour.

17. A cleaner for a day

To give their house a top to bottom clean (make sure you know the person you are buying for well, so they don’t get offended!) Or bulk-make some freezer-friendly meals.

18. New craft supplies

If you know they love to paint/draw/knit/sew etc

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I’m also a big believer in buying yourself a ‘successory’. Have you done something that has made yourself proud? A new job, getting through a stressful year or new treatment! Treat yourself as the success you are and perhaps buy one of these for yourself.

I know that, for me, my favourite part of the holiday season is just spending time with family and making the most of having the time to try and relax. I hope that some of these ideas make you add them to your gift wish list or give you some ideas on what to gift friends or family.

I thought that I would finish by sharing this fab ‘kindness’ advent calendar that you can see (free download) on the website for Bear Hugs Gifts.   I thought that this was a lovely idea of how to give a gift for very little (if any) money 🙂

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.

Till next time