25+ Wellness Gifts to Start the New Year off Right

Self-care, health, fitness, and more! Make 2025 your year with these must-haves.

December 23, 2024

By: Samantha Lande

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Be Your Best Self

You’ve spent the end of last year buying for other people, so even if you don’t believe the mantra, New Year, New You, it’s okay to focus your shopping efforts on nobody but yourself. These 25 items are all about wellness, whether you are looking for new workout gear or a more relaxing shower!

Mini Theragun

If you’ve always been eyeing a percussion massager, now’s your chance to get a mini one to warm up your muscles at home or on the go. The massager comes with three different heads and it can connect to your phone via Bluetooth to help create a personalized routine.

BUY IT: Dick’s Sporting Goods, $149

Jolie Filtered Showerhead

We care about the water we drink and we should also care about the water we wash with. In some parts of the country, chlorine and heavy metal levels are higher, leading to harsher water that can wreak havoc on your hair and skin. This showerhead filters out the yuck, but still keeps good water pressure for a clean and relaxing shower.

BUY IT: Amazon, $165

Girlfriend Compressive Set Bundle

A new workout outfit fit for a new workout routine! This duo of a compressive sports bra and pants allows you to customize any way you choose. Pick the color, the style, the length, and the fit to design the perfect workout gear styled just for you.

BUY IT: Girlfriend Collective, $126 - $129

Act + Acre Dry Scalp System

Winter is the culprit of a lot of things and dry itchy scalps is often one of them. If you find yourself itching and flaking, try this duo, complete with a scalp exfoliator and a scalp detox oil to get your scalp healthy again.

BUY IT: Act + Acre, $76

Bala Power Flow Kit

You likely have the ankle weights by now and Bala just keeps introducing pretty yet effective workout tools. This Power Flow Kit comes with their power ring and wavy mat. It’s the perfect kit to add a little more stretching and recovery into your life.

BUY IT: Bala, $196

Clevr Starter Kit

Let your latte work for you. This starter kit from Clevr has its own blend of lattes with functional ingredients that help with things like energy, staying grounded, and better sleep. You’ll get the delicious taste without the jitters too. Choose two latte blends plus a scoop and a starter to begin.

BUY IT: Clever Blends, $59

Enzyme Jelly Hydra Mask

Masking is a great beauty tool because you can often multi-task (unless it’s a sheet mask). This hydrating jelly mask brightens, smooths, and pumps up collagen. Use it twice a week for five minutes for more sensitive skin, or up to 15 minutes if your face can handle it.

BUY IT: Violets Are Blue Skincare, $29

Rose on Rose Face Roller

This roller isn’t just pretty to look at, it’s also a super useful tool to help decrease inflammation in the face, improve circulation, and provide a temporary lift. Plus, it can help your product absorb better as an added bonus.

BUY IT: Credo Beauty, $38

Eye Masks

Open any social media platform and you’re sure to see some celeb you follow getting ready with a pair of eye masks on. They may look funny, but they are a great way to depuff, refresh, and get rid of bags under your eyes.

BUY IT: Credo Beauty, $32

Gloss Treatment

This new, innovative product gives you that salon glossiness at home for a few days at a time. It both deep conditions and adds beautiful shine without leaving the house — I’d say that’s a nice "treat yourself" gift!

BUY IT: Ulta, $38

Barefoot Dreams Robe

There is nothing like a cozy robe to calm stress and anxiety and just take a moment to yourself. The Barefoot Dreams robe is incredibly soft and plush, easy to wash, and something you’ll want to live in.

BUY IT: Nordstrom, $138

Gratitude Candle

We all need to be reminded now and then to be grateful, and lighting a beautiful candle is the perfect way. This gratitude candle smells of bergamot and fig.

BUY IT: Target, $10

Pukka Tea Gift Box

Pukka puts out a lot of beautiful blends. This particular set boosts immunity and spirit. Tea is always a relaxing mood booster!

BUY IT: Amazon, $21

Love the Journey Wellness Journal

Start the year off right with this wellness journal that helps you take small steps toward a healthier you in mind and body. This journal makes the journey less overwhelming, helping you achieve smaller steps along the way towards better health.

BUY IT: Bando, $23

Vuori Performance Joggers

There’s nothing more comfy than a good pair of joggers. You can wear these while being active or lounging around. They stretch, wick moisture, and come in a dozen colors for every style.

BUY IT: Vuori Clothing, $75

Lululemon Yoga Mat

Whether you do yoga, lift weights, or just stretch, having a mat you can pull out at home or in the studio is key. Lululemon makes some of the most long lasting varieties in every color, material, and thickness.

BUY IT: Lululemon, $79

Cotopaxi Hybrid Coat

The outdoors can do wonders for your mindset and body. This coat makes it easy to head outside for a run, hikem or even running errands around town. It packs up easily and comes in a ton of bright colors for men and women.

BUY IT: Cotopaxi, $180

Shower Steamers

Turn your shower into an aromatherapy explosion with these shower steamers that give you a spa moment while you scrub. A variety of scents, from eucalyptus to lavender, are included.

BUY IT: Amazon, $25

Venom Heat Wrap

This is a splurge as far as heating pads are concerned, but it’s a worthy recovery tool if you work out often. Heat and vibrations help to ease sore muscles and achy lower backs. It’s light enough that you can keep on while you go about your day around the house.

BUY IT: Amazon, $219

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen

If we’ve learned anything, we know that sunscreen year round is essential to the health of our skin. This Unseen Sunscreen goes on more like a serum and offers great protection without the goopiness and chalkiness of other sunscreens.

BUY IT: Amazon, $38

Hammock

We don’t spend enough time just relaxing outdoors. This lightweight hammock that can be put up on most sturdy trees, and it’s the perfect reason to kick up your feet with a good book while the sun hits your face.

BUY IT: Amazon, $13

Love and Lemons Feel Good Food Cookbook

Eating more whole foods and good for you food is a great way to kick off the new year, and this cookbook helps with that. Although mostly vegetarian, you can easily add a protein to most of the dishes or just challenge yourself to cook without the meat.

BUY IT: Amazon, $20

Acupressure Mat

If you can’t make it to acupuncture, or just want to dabble in what acupressure feels like, this mat is for you. It provides relief (after some getting used to) by poking at pressure points. Pull it out whenever you are feeling stressed or achy. See our full review of this mat here!

BUY IT: Amazon, $30

Flow Alkaline Spring Water

This organic, flavored alkaline spring water contains electrolytes and essential minerals. Reaching your daily water intake has never been easier — or tastier!

BUY IT: Amazon, $27

Ugg Socks

What if you can get the coziness of Ugg boots in sock form? Welp, you can! These chenille socks are the perfect foot warmers to stick in any shoe or simply keep your feet cozy while hanging around the house.

BUY IT: Amazon, $20

Blissy Silk Pillowcase

They say silk pillowcases are better for your hair and skin. And while there may not be much evidence, silk pillowcases certainly feel good on your face. Hopefully that’s worth something for a good night's sleep!

BUY IT: Amazon, $60

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