24 Self-Care Gifts That Will Give Someone A Much-Needed Mood Lift

Canadian designer Calla Haynes offers buoyant Babouches slippers fashioned from upcycled rug textiles that are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Sure, baths are relaxing, but have you tried one with a CBD-infused bath bomb? This Toronto-based brand’s three options come with a variety of specific benefits and also feature a range of luxe essential oils.

Help them take a tea break to the next level with this organic matcha mixture that comes with a stylish bamboo whisk.

Comprising three mood lift-minded sets of quote-driven cards, this trio offers supportive, sweet and sage words of wisdom from folks like comedian Phyllis Diller and philosopher Marcus Aurelius.

Tell your favourite friend or loved one to take a pause with this selection of calming items like adaptogen-infused sparkling water by Daydream, bath salts from Gold Apothecary, and a lavender/chamomile multi-use mist by Kismet.

The benefits of aromatherapy are nothing to sniff at, and this sleek new diffuser provides the soothing effects of scents ranging from invigorating to calming in spaces up to 700 square-feet.

Our surroundings have a lot to do with how we feel; wouldn’t a set of playful patterned towels perk up anyone’s mood?

Know someone who wants to have a kinder relationship with food and their body image, but doesn’t know where to start? Toronto-based holistic nutritionist Fran Allen lends her expertise to those curious about changing attitudes and habits around healthy eating with a 12-week program called the Freedom Foundations.

Why not encourage your giftee to pick up a satisfying new skill? This sustainability-centric knitting brand makes it easy with their array of kits for making everything from cozy clothing to charming home décor.

Crafted with an array of dried flowers, a cheerful resin paperweight makes for good company when the world feels a bit blah.

Loaded with feel-good goodies from rejuvenating body creams to mindful colouring books, a subscription box from this Canadian company means every month can be filled with happy-making moments.

Made with bamboo-activated charcoal and clay, this natty natural air purifier will give any small space some extra breathing room.

Is there anything better than saying it with flowers? Show you care by signing someone up for a flower delivery subscription like one from Toronto’s Crown Flora Studio.

With notes of lavender, apricot orchids and sandalwood, this hand-poured candle from Vancouver’s Mala will put anyone in a Sunday state of mind. (Plus with every purchase, the brand plants a tree in partnership with Tree Era and Trees for the Future.)

For the beauty and DIY enthusiast on your list, this tome teaches readers how to treat themselves to a natural-ingredient self-care routine.

Make mixing up skin or hair care elixirs for a self-care moment even more enticing with a lovely hand-made ceramic dish.

As the days get darker earlier, we could all use a bit of a glow-up. This portable light therapy lamp can be used for moderate to longer sessions and features a glare-controlling lens to minimize eye strain.

Staying hydrated doesn’t have to suck. A joyful reusable glass straw by artist Misha Kahn makes any beverage a special treat.

Getting outside does wonders for one’s frame of mind, and winter doesn’t have to put a stop to the good times thanks to this snappy snow shoe set.

Give the gift of a spa experience that can be savoured in the comfort of one’s home with this vibey package that includes chakra stones as well as a Himalayan salt scrub, handmade soap and more.

A decadent way to fend off dry skin through winter and beyond, this mask is made with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and evening primrose oil.

With its monthly (but undated) format and exploration of the two sides of the human experience, human and being, this chic journal makes the journey through a little more meaningful.

Self-care means taking care of yourself in every way. Made with medical-grade silicon and boasting a three-speed motor, this discreet vibrator puts pleasure at one’s fingertips.

Nothing’s more uplifting than a sunny sky, and this quirky stained glass art piece ensures that shine is always present.