The holiday season is all about joy. The joy of spending time with family and friends, the joy of the meaning of the season, the joy that comes from warm drinks and tasty treats, and the joy of finding just the right gifts for those you love.
As we get older, the more our gift-giving turns from toys and games to useful and necessary items. But useful, necessary items don’t have to be boring. In fact, receiving some of these home health gifts as stocking stuffers can be part of the joy of the season, too! In recent years, self-care has been a trendy topic, and wellness items that support self-care have risen in popularity. People want gifts that make life healthier and more intentional. But that doesn’t have to mean just single-use wellness gifts like undereye masks and bath bombs. Along with those, choose long-term use items that the receiver will value, appreciate, and use for years to come.
Wellness Gifts are the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer
Wait, really? Wellness gifts? Think about it for a second. Do you ever find yourself receiving stocking stuffers of treats and trinkets you don’t enjoy, or might not even use? Or end up ashamedly buying them as a last-minute stocking filler because you couldn’t think of other ideas? Instead, flip the script and give well-thought-out gifts that support wellness. You may find you’re even giving items that your loved one has had on their “to buy” list, but hasn’t quite gotten around to purchasing for themselves.
A gift that supports wellness feels personal and thoughtful, showing that you’ve intentionally thought about the recipient’s health and happiness. What better message to send than that you want the best for their health?
A Gift for Anyone
The best part about home health gifts is that they can be given to practically anyone.
- College students or young adults, to help them stock up when they might not have the disposable income to get all of these items themselves.
- Caregivers who often spend their own hard-earned money on buying home health items for those they’re giving care to.
- The mother in your life who’s continually restocking her home health kit for her entire family.
- Travelers, who could use ways to make it just a little easier to take their health routine on the go.
Or really, just about anyone else who doesn’t fit into one of the categories above! Have you heard of the trendy gift-giving formula of getting someone something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read? This guideline prioritizes needs, and a wellness item would fit right into this formula.
We know that it can be hard to find the right stocking suffers. When your loved one has outgrown toy gifts, get them things they’ll need but don’t always prioritize getting for themselves.
Trendy Finds: An Earplug for Any Occasion
Reusable earplugs are rising in popularity, thanks to their eco-friendliness and the ever-increasing need to find a little bit of quiet. If you know someone who needs to tune out noise while studying, traveling, or sleeping, or to dampen noise in loud environments like a concert or sporting event, reusable earplugs—which have multiple color options—might be just what they are looking for. The unique open-loop design allows for a tighter fit for maximum comfort. They’re comfortable, reusable, and suitable for extended use; a clear upgrade to disposable foam earplugs in virtually every way. Truly a product that combines wellness, style, and self-care for those who value quiet time to focus or rest.
Include Home Health Products in a Build-Your-Own Wellness Bundle
Don’t want to throw a pill organizer or pill crusher in a stocking because it doesn’t seem, well, exciting? We understand! As gift givers, we often gravitate to gifts that provide “wow” moments of excitement when the receiver opens them. Research, however, shows that a receiver actually thinks differently from the gift giver. Where givers tend to want the extreme eye-popping reaction of excitement when their gift is opened, a receiver would actually rather receive a practical gift of long-term utility that will provide value over time.[1]
So, try adding a practical home health item with others to create a fun wellness bundle. For example, combine a mirrored travel pill case with a travel mug for your friend who loves to vacation. Or, for your favorite college student, the HEAR Hush Hoops earplugs and their favorite herbal tea for study time.
Flashy self-care gifts seem to be popular, but think of the quality and long-term use of a gift, too. The bath salts and undereye mask products are great! And certainly appreciated by someone who needs to take time to relax. But think of the receiver’s wants and needs, and include those long-lasting, value items that will remind them that their health is important to you, too.
Give the Gift of Health
Another reason the home health and wellness items make good stocking stuffers? Showing someone that you care about their health is really one of the most meaningful gifts you can give. Put a little extra thought into your stocking stuffer gifts this year. Make them well-thought-out, meaningful gifts. Plan and purchase early so you’re not scrambling last minute, only to inevitably opt for the candy and trinkets again. From trendy gifts like fun-colored earplugs or a home health staple like a pill organizer, remember that a small, meaningful gift can make a big impact. Don’t think of a stocking stuffer as a small or insignificant gift. Help your loved ones stock up on wellness must-haves that are practical, useful, and that serve as a reminder that you care about their health and well-being. Ditch the throwaway trinkets and replace them with home health and wellness staples. This year, give the gift of wellness.
Reference
1. Business Insider Psychologists explain why practical gifts make people happier than big surprises. https://www.businessinsider.com/practical-gifts-better-than-big-surprises-2016-12
