Unique Stress Relief and Relaxation Gifts for Women (or Stressed Out Men)
Everyone needs a break every once and a while– especially the busy mothers, daughters, and sisters in our lives. If you’re looking for a great way to express appreciation to all the ladies in your life, look no further. Below, we’ll share 25 unique stress relief and relaxation gifts for women (or men) so that you can pamper all the lovely ladies in your life.
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Best Gifts for an At-Home Spa Day
One of the best ways to treat the women in your life is to gift spa-like amenities that they can enjoy from home. From a heated massage mat to a bath bomb gift set, these relaxation gifts for women are made to please. Here are our favorite relaxation gifts for women for an at-home spa day.
LED Face Mask
This LED face mask brings professional-grade skin spa treatments home with its photon-therapy design. The mask works to eliminate acne, tighten skin, reduce age spots, smooth fine lines, and eliminate redness for an overall smoother feel and look. This mask can be used with all skin types and can be used 3 to 4 times a week for optimal results. We have one of these and LOVE it.
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Facial Steamer
This spa steamer is an amazing pampering gift that generates nano-steam to refresh and replenish your skin. The 5-piece steamer kit feels great and is incredibly relaxing for a spa-like experience on a regular basis.
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Wine and Spa Gift Basket
Looking for a unique relaxation gift for women in your life? This wine and spa gift basket has various items to make the woman in your life so relaxed that they forget about the nagging kids in the other room. It has a bottle of wine, shower gel, scrub, mist, lotion, bath salts, a nail brush, scrubber, file, and so much more!
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Shiatsu Foot Massager
This Shiatsu foot massager is one of the best pampering gifts for anyone in your life. The massager has 15 and 30-minute settings perfect for use after a tiring, strenuous day. Plus, with a detachable waterproof cover, the massager is easy to clean for easy, long-term use.
Bath Bomb Gift Set
This bath bomb gift set is sure to make a splash with its high-quality assortment of aesthetically pleasing and soothing bath bombs. Each bath bomb is handcrafted in the USA and built to moisturize normal and dry skin. With individually wrapped bath bombs, the set can be converted into several small relaxation gifts for women for added flexibility.
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Heated Massage Mat
Give your favorite lady the gift of massage with this heated mat designed to relieve backaches and pains. The ultra-plush mat can be used on a couch, bed, or on the floor and features separate settings to target different areas of your back. With 10 different motors, this massage mat instantly provides a full body massage at a fraction of the cost.
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Foot Therapy Kit
This relaxation gift, hilariously entitled “Sole Food”, is the perfect at-home spa feet treatment. The kit includes a tea tree repair balm and cooling foot scrub along with a pumice stone, foot massager, and foot brush.
Acupuncture Mat
While it may take discipline to lay on this mat for at least 3 minutes, you’re sure to experience soothing muscle relaxation with the help of the pressure-relieving points embedded on the mat. The soft mat can easily be folded into a variety of positions making this mat incredibly versatile for use throughout the house.
Going to an acupuncturist on a regular basis can get quite costly. If you know someone who loves this unique therapy, then this acupuncture mat is one of the most effective stress relieving gifts you can find.
Paraffin Wax Machine for Hands and Feet
If you need something to soothe and soften brittle hands, feet, or elbows, this spa wax machine is the perfect relaxation gift. The kit comes with a wax warmer, thermometer, soothing wax, brush, liners, and thermal mitts. After the wax treatment, your hands will feel incredibly soft and rejuvenating. This wax machine is sure to take your at-home spa day to the next level.
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Cozy Microwavable Booties
With the cold winter months right around the corner, you can’t go wrong with treating friends and family to a pair of cozy, microwavable booties. The booties come in sizes ranging from 6-10 and come in neutral and leopard print so they’ll look and feel great while in use. Enjoy heat and aromatherapy with these lavender scented boots.
Character Facial Masks
If the lady in your life has a playful side, then these make a super funny relaxation gift. I bought them to use with my family and I was cracking up. They have many different animals to choose from and they make your skin soft while giving you a laugh.
Best Gifts To Treat Yourself
It’s always a good idea to treat yourself every once in a while. Why not kick back with a gorgeous Himalayan salt lamp or cozy weighted blanket to reward all your hard work? Here are some unique relaxation gifts for women that you can gift to mom, your wife, your daughter, or just use them yourself.
Self-Care Therabox Subscription
This self-care subscription is specially designed to provide you with 6-8 self-care items on a monthly or seasonal basis, allowing you to take the time to treat yourself. The boxes also come with a happiness-boosting activity so that you can look forward to relaxing on a regular basis. These therapist-curated boxes will help you feel your best with their selection of natural and organic products. Past products have included cream, lotion, masks, beauty tools, and more.
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Wine Of The Month Club
If you’re a wine enthusiast, there’s nothing better than an artisan glass at the end of the day. You’ll be looking forward to this relaxing gift on a monthly basis— Each month, the specialty service delivers 2 full-sized bottles of premium wine from all around the world. Plus, each bottle is backed by a satisfaction guarantee— If the select white or red isn’t for you, you’ll be able to get a suitable replacement or refund free of charge. This wine club can also be purchased on a seasonal or 6-month basis for added flexibility.
Massage or Spa Packages
Treat yourself to soothing shiatsu massage, custom spa treatments, and more with these high-quality relaxation packages. With a wide variety of package prices, you’re sure to find an ultra-relaxing treatment that won’t empty out your wallet. Invest in yourself with one of these serene experiences.
Neck and Shoulder Wrap
Heat therapy is incredibly popular and for good reason. This neck and shoulder wrap is one of the best stress relief gifts and is a great way to unwind after a long day. The 4-pound heat wrap is easily reheated in the microwave and applies 4 pounds of soothing pressure to your affected areas.
Plus, this wrap is great for aromatherapy— It’s packed with lavender, chamomile, peppermint, and lemongrass for an all-around soothing experience. The microwavable heating pad sits firmly on your shoulders and neck so that you can wear it while laying down or walking around the house.
Shower Steamers
You’ve heard of bath bombs, but what about shower steamers? These steamers are a great stress-relief gift and utilize the power of aromatherapy to help you relax. The essential oil-infused shower melts dispense restorative oils and fragrances throughout your shower, giving you a spa-like experience from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy scents like eucalyptus, lemon, tea tree, and rose for simple stress relief.
Birchbox Subscription
Self-care is all about establishing rituals to help you feel and look your best. Birchbox sends you customized packages of 5 deluxe grooming or beauty products at an affordable price. This way, you can find the best beauty products to implement into your life, without having to worry about emptying out your wallet. Each Birchbox subscription plan is catered to the individual user, so you’ll have no trouble finding high-quality products you look forward to using on an everyday basis.
Calm the F*ck Down Coloring Book
Who said coloring is just for kids? This hilarious coloring book says otherwise with its adult irreverent coloring pages designed to help you relax after a long day. Some of these pages are so funny, you’ll want to frame them. This is certainly one of the funniest relaxation gifts for women you can find that will also help you de-stress.
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Weighted Blanket
If you find yourself struggling to wind down and relax, a weighted blanket is one of the best ways to treat yourself with something you’ll actually use. These blankets offer deep pressure simulation making it easy for you to drift off to sleep or simply relax after a stressful day. Plus, these blankets come in a wide variety of sizes so that you can find the perfect pick for your home.
Light Therapy Lamp
Need a little extra sunshine in your life? This lamp is designed to mimic natural bright light helping you improve your mood with effective light therapy. With Winter right around the corner, this light is an essential purchase and is perfect for use while working, relaxing, or otherwise.
Best Meditation Gifts
Looking for some well-deserved peace and serenity? Here are some of the best mindfulness gifts that will help you or other women in your life connect with the present moment.
Tibetan Singing Bowl Set
Perhaps one of the best mediation gifts you can find is a classic Tibetan singing bowl. The healing bowl makes it easy for you to create a peaceful environment so that you can meditate or practice mindfulness in peace. This relaxing gift comes with a gorgeous 4-inch bowl, fabric case, and suede mallet so that you can make a relaxing, long-lasting sound with ease.
The set also comes with a free E-book. Even if your friend isn’t familiar with singing bowls, they’ll have an easy place to start. This singing bowl comes with everything you need to start your mediation journey.
Himalayan Salt Lamp
Himalayan salt lamps are well known for the air purifying properties and distinctive design. These lamps are great for use during meditation, as they’ll purify the air without you having to worry about the danger of an open flame.
This relaxing salt lamp has a neutral wooden base making it well suited for a variety of style environments. The lamp is hand carved from Pakistinian salt and has an integrated dimmer switch for a variety of light settings. Plus, the lamp comes in a classy gift box, making it an easy relaxation gift for anyone one your list.
Essential Oil Diffuser
Set the mood right for meditation with this unique, gorgeous essential oil diffuser. This diffuser has a unique look and holds enough water for a 6-8 hour runtime— Perfect for consistent relaxation throughout the day or night. The diffuser is also built with LED lights to make it a functional art piece on its own.
Brain Sensing Headband
If you’re looking for the perfect mindfulness meditation gift, this brain sensing headband is one of the best things you can find. The “Muse” headband is touted as a meditation assistant, and helps you monitor brain activity, heart rate, body movements & breathing so that you can objectively assess your meditation performance. This headband also provides meditative soothing soundscapes like peaceful waves or calming rain.
You can easily connect this headband via Bluetooth to your smartphone and track your progress using the free Muse app. The annual subscription to Muse comes with over 300 guided meditations as well— This mindfulness device makes it easy for you to continuously practice unique, effective mediation on an everyday basis.
Buddha Board
Buddha Boards are specially designed to help you practice the art of letting go. These creative boards make excellent relaxation gifts for women. Simply use the board to draw or write and watch as the messages magically disappear after about 3 minutes. The classy board looks great on a coffee table or on its own with its sleek, neutral design. You’ll have to see to believe this zen board— It’s perfect for practicing calligraphy or for enjoying a daily moment of peace and serenity.
Smudge Kit
If you’re looking to set the mood for your meditation, a smudge kit is an amazing relaxation gift. This kit includes soothing bundles of white sage, flower sage, cedar, palo santo, and yerba santa sticks so that you can transform your home into a healing oasis. These handmade smudge sticks are easy to use and beautifully packaged, making them an incredible gift.
These stress-relieving gifts for women are sure to pamper any lovely lady in your life. Enjoy giving the gift of pure bliss and relaxation!
For more relaxation gifts for women, check out our Health and Beauty Gifts section and our Gifts for Women.
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