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    22 Gifts For Anyone Who's Had A Hard Year (aka Everyone)

    Deep breaths, everyone.

    1. A hand-poured candle with soothing lavender and sage notes that'll help them to wind down after a stressful day.

    A candle on a table that says lavender sage

    2. A robe with dinosaurs wearing Santa hats that they can snuggle into while binge-watching The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. It has a sash to keep it nice and snug on them and side pockets that they can store their phone or snacks in.

    A robe with dinosaurs wearing Santa hats

    3. A bath soak that'll help soothe their muscles as well as their mind. It's made with pink Himalayan salt, chia seed oil, and frankincense that'll leave their skin feeling silky smooth.

    A bag of bath soak called The Martini emotional detox bath salt

    4. A tray that they can use to treat themselves to a relaxing breakfast in bed. It has convenient handles for carrying and foldable legs for easy storage.

    A tray on a bed with breakfast foods

    5. A mug that'll remind them about how gosh darn great they are while they're drinking their morning cup of coffee. Affirmations and caffeine are a great way to start the day!

    A mug that says you're the fucking best

    6. Or a wine tumbler for the Grey's Anatomy fan who needs a reminder that you love them as much as Meredith and Christina love each other.

    A tumbler in a box that says you're my person

    7. A musical mushroom that'll serenade them with “Let It Go” from Frozen, because letting go of 2020 is truly a vibe. Just turn the mushroom's head to wind it up and it'll play everyone's favourite Disney power anthem.

    A carved wooden mushroom

    8. A prosecco glass that'll hold an entire bottle of bubbly, which is a whole damn mood. Pick up their favourite bottle and they can enjoy it all at once in this gigantic glass.

    A bottle of prosecco beside a glass holding the entire bottle

    9. A cushion that'll bring a little summer cheer when they're stuck inside, even when it's rainy and snowy outside. The cover can be removed and cleaned if it gets scuffed up, so it won’t lose any of its charm over time.

    A cushion with a person holding a bouquet of flowers

    10. Or a bouquet of cheerful blooms for the friend who's a sucker for pretty flowers. Treat them to this mix of blooms that might just encourage them to ~stop and smell the roses~.

    A bouquet of flowers

    11. A light therapy lamp that'll help keep their spirits up if the darkness of fall and winter tends to get them down. It imitates natural sunlight to help them to feel more energized and on top of their game.

    12. A rose quartz facial roller that'll give them a spa-level face massage. It’ll help to depuff their eyes, get rid of dark circles, and promote blood circulation. Plus, they can use it after applying moisturizers or serums to increase absorption into their skin!

    A set of rose quartz rollers with rose quartz crystal points

    13. A rose face mask that smells like something straight out of a dreamy garden. It has rosewater, cucumber extract, and aloe vera gel that'll help to calm and moisturize their stressed-out skin.

    A bottle of the product surrounded by roses

    14. A pillow spray that'll help them fall asleep faster. It harnesses the soothing powers of botanicals like lavender to lull them into deep sleep, so they can wake up fresh and well-rested.

    A hand holds the product against a floral background

    15. Or a relaxing tea for the friend who loves a nice cup before bed. It has all-natural and caffeine-free ingredients like chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, rosehip, and spearmint that'll help them drift off into Dreamland.

    A pack of tea on a table beside herbs and a cup of tea

    16. An eye pillow that they can use as a hot or cold treatment to soothe headaches and help reduce inflammation. Just put it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or pop it in the freezer for 30 minutes, lie back, and the pillow will work its magic.

    A person tilts their head back with an eye pillow resting over their eyes

    17. A Bob Ross mug that changes colours when you pour hot liquid into it. As they brew up their morning cup of tea they'll be rewarded with one of the artist’s calming landscape paintings, complete with happy little clouds.

    18. A seven-piece cocktail making set that'll help them mix up some delicious adult beverages or mocktails, because after a hard day, they deserve a treat. It has a built-in strainer that'll prevent any particles from being poured into their glass, and it's made of stainless steel, so it won't rust over time.

    A person pours a drink into a class from a cocktail shaker

    19. A screaming goat that'll make them laugh out loud, because this little friend is ridiculous. Just press the tree stump and they'll be treated to the hilarious bleats the goat produces.

    A screaming goat on a tree stump

    20. 52 Lists for Happiness: Weekly Journaling Inspiration for Positivity, Balance, and Joy by Moorea Seal that'll tickle the heart of any list maker. Weekly prompts will ask them to make a list on exactly what makes them happy on various subjects, which will help them understand and appreciate those things even more.

    The book is lying flat on a table beside a candle

    21. A foot massager for your friend who has to stand all day. It uses acupressure to help relieve aches and pains and will stimulate blood flow to the area, providing instant relief.

    Two feet slide over a wooden foot massager

    22. And lastly, a bath caddy that has a specially-designed wine glass holder for the ultimate relaxing treat. It's made of pure bamboo and can extend to fit pretty much any bathtub.

    A bath caddy is stretched across a tub with a  glass of wine, a tablet and a candle

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