Shopping for her can be a tricky business. While you might think that sticking to the list is the safest way to avoid buying something that’ll be abandoned to the back of the closet, you can do better. A great gift is one that’s both thoughtful and surprising, which makes anything having to do with wellness a safe bet (especially this year). Think mood-enhancing gummies, tension-easing CBD balm or a massager she can use after a hard workout; all of these things say, “I care about you on a cellular level.”
Beekeeper’s Naturals B.Soothed Cough Syrup
Beekeeper’s Naturals beekeepersnaturals.com
$15.00
We’re all looking for a little extra immune support this winter, and Beekeeper’s Naturals’ cough syrup formula includes elderberry extract to that end. It tastes good too — this isn’t the stuff Mom used to force-feed us with a spoon.
The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford
Parallax Press amazon.com
$17.00
Unlocking our full physical potential includes a fair bit of mental maintenance. George Mumford, who has worked with the likes of Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson, has the keys.
Outdoor Research Face Mask Kit
Outdoor Research avantlink.com
$20.00
Wellness starts with health, and the best way to secure that this year is with a face mask. One of our tested favorites is from Outdoor Research, and it’s available in a variety of colors.
Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes
Ursa Major amazon.com
$24.00
Ursa Major’s travel-ready face wipes can wipe away a bad mood in addition to the typical dirt and makeup.
Pym Original Mood Chew
This ain’t no chill pill; it’s an amino acid- and adaptogen-boosted gummy that relaxes nerves, relieves anxiety and improves focus.
D.S. & Durga Hand Sanitizer
D.S. & Durga amazon.com
$30.00
We’re all using enough hand sanitizer these days that a markedly nicer formula — with notes of rain and eucalyptus — is a remarkably thoughtful gift.
Girlfriend Collective High-Rise Bike Short
Girlfriend Collective unitedbyblue.com
$48.00
Yes, the bike short trend is real (and selling out fast).
Lululemon Align Tank
Lululemon lululemon.com
$58.00
Lululemon’s Nulu fabric is soft. Like, impossibly soft. So soft that it alone can renew motivation to maintain a regular yoga practice (even if it’s conducted over Zoom).
Therabody TheraOne Revive CBD Body Balm
Therabody theragun.com
$65.00
Therabody crafted its organic CBD formula so that our bodies can absorb it as efficiently as possible. It makes this body balm one of the best CBD topicals available. You don’t have to believe us, though — full lab results are readily available for each batch.
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Eleven Smooth Legging
Eleven elevenbyvenuswilliams.com
$69.00
Seam-free comfort should be compulsory for leggings, whether they’re worn for working out or staying in.
Tracksmith Trackhouse Crew
Tracksmith shareasale.com
$88.00
Good training programs include recovery, and the best performance apparel for that is the softest sweatshirt you can find.
Outdoor Voices Rectrek Pant
Outdoor Voices outdoorvoices.com
$88.20
Hiking, running, yoga, binging Netflix — these versatile pants do it all.
Athletic Greens
Athletic Greens amazon.com
$99.00
Do like professional athletes and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs do and practice wellness with a supplement packing 75 vitamins, minerals and whole-food ingredients.
Dagne Dover Landon Carryall
Dagne Dover dagnedover.com
$155.00
Make no mistake; this is the perfect gym bag. It only looks like an office or weekender tote, and nothing is stopping her from using it for those things too.
Hoka One One Rocket X
Hoka One One hokaoneone.com
$180.00
Give Hoka’s newest running shoe to the fastest person you know.
Theragun mini
theragun theragun.com
$199.00
Theragun’s new travel-friendly percussion massager is small enough to fit in a handbag, so it’s kind of like having a masseuse on call at all times.
Prana Globe Thistle Shirt Jacket
Yes, staying warm is part of staying well. Prana’s responsibly sourced down jacket just happens to look good too.
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