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Here Are The Best Self Care Gift Set Ideas

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Are you looking for Self Care Gift Set Ideas? Well, this is the place for the best ideas!

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I love my little self care basket I keep in my living room. Well, it is more of a drawer of chargers, socks, and Kindle supplies, but it is so helpful and makes me feel so put together.

Making a self care gift set for someone else can not only help them, but also help yourself feel a little better.

No matter your budget, you can make a significant and thoughtful gift set for friends.

This post is all about self care gift set ideas.

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Who Are You Buying For?

This is the first question you need to ask yourself before you start buying things for this gift set. Self-care gift sets can be very personal, so you need to consider what they would like.

Here are a few examples:

My boyfriend is not a bath person, he hates baths. So I know not to get him any bubble bath or salts that would just sit in his bathroom and not be used. (I think most guys would not like bath items).

But he does love cozy life, so a new video game and socks would be something perfect for him.

My roommate isn’t a reader, but she is cozy and loves cute blankets. So a blanket with some wine and a new mug would be a great gift for her.

My mom LOVES to read, so a list of book recommendations, socks, and a new candle would be perfect. Adding a hand written note can be so helpful and is the perfect addition to every gift.

Just keep in mind who you are buying for. Have they lost their smell due to covid? Maybe candles and scented bath salts wouldn’t be their thing. Do they have arthritis and struggle to write? Maybe don’t get them new pens and journal.

What Are the Basics Of A Self Care Gift Set?

The basics of a self care gift set would be socks, a cute drink, and something they can use up.

Socks are great for everyone. No one will say no to a new pair of comfy or practical socks.

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Something to drink like a mocktail, coffee pods, tea, or their favorite soda is a great addition to a self care gift set.

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What I mean by “something they can use up” are things like soap and other consumables. Sometimes giving people things that they feel pressured to keep forever can cause clutter and stress.

Try things like snacks, soap, bath salts, or pretty flowers.

Here Are Some Ideas!

The first thing is some books. This has been my favorite book of the year! It is called Fourth Wing and it is great for some self care because it is a fantasy book.

If you are looking for something more cutesy here is my favorite romance books of the year. Ali Hazelwood knows how to write a tall brood with a short cutesy girl and having them fall in love. All her books are in the world of academia and they are the best!

These are the ABSOLUTE BEST bath salts out there. You only need a few tablespoons for your whole bath to turn the most beautiful blue, smell amazing and strong, and it won’t stain your skin. Add in some olive oil and bubble bath into the water and you have the most luxurious bath experience you could ever imagine.

To really up their bath game, you should add in some tea lights and a lighter they can leave in their bathroom and would be specifically for their bathtime.

Cute socks are the best. Having new socks can feel so luxurious. I gave you a few options, but if these are too expensive, try going to Target and Dollar Tree. For all of these things you can find cheaper alternatives that will still make anyone feel loved.

I am just leaving links so you have options for online shopping.

self care gift set ideas

My roommate has the cutest etsy page where she sells game day pins. Click on the picture to check it out!

We go to the University of Oklahoma so lots of them are OU themed, but lots of them are cute in general. These would be such a fun, cute filler for your gift basket.

She has the cutest designs that are perfect for anyone that likes the internet, goes to OU, or is college aged.

Here are some cute baskets that you could put all the goodies into. If this is too expensive, you could crochet a cute basket or put it in a cute gift bag!

These baskets are a great starting place for self care gift set ideas!

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Tea is another great consumable that is relaxing and special. Getting something new and fun for your favorite tea lover is a great addition to a basket that is designed for their unique self care regime.

Candles are THE BEST consumable. Choosing something pretty is the biggest part because looking at the candle has to be fun.

My mom loves candles, but she lost her smell to Covid, so I know that I need to find candles that look really cute even if they aren’t the strongest or the most amazing smell.

If you have a favorite candle, try giving them that because that will be extra special.

Bath and Body Works has the best aromatherapy lines. Try to incorporate all of the recipient’s senses in the basket. That is the best way to ground yourself when you’re anxious or depressed.

This hair mask is not only cute, but also amazing. Something special like this will give the recipient something to do while their candle is burning and enjoying their new bath routine or socks.

Same thing for a sheet mask. These are my absolute FAVORITE because they smell so good, they’re thin, and SOAKED in essence. If you don’t buy these for a friend, I’d say at least buy some for yourself because I can guarantee you will love them.

Vases and flowers are something a little extra special for someone in need of self care gift set ideas. They look pretty and they add something super special to their atmosphere. Everyone loves pretty flowers and a new fun vase.

Wine or a fun non-alcoholic cocktail is also really cute and fun. I linked a pretty and yummy mocktail that would be great to drink while sitting in the bath or on the couch with a new blanket and socks and a good book or movie. They add something extra special and out of the ordinary that will feel so fun and add glamour to their life.

Snacks and candy are a great add. Try to get them something they wouldn’t normally buy but they would love. To me, that is smarties and life savers. Mix it up and add things that would spice up the basket or add filler to the bottom.

A Good Movie

You could cut out a picture of a movie poster and write a cute note on the back describing their cute little night watching the movie, eating snacks, drinking wine, under their new fuzzy blanket and socks. Customize it to your basket. Write down what service the movie is on or buy the DVD and tell them to put it into their Xbox.

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Gift Cards For Food Delivery

Buying them a gift card for food delivery lets them have a night in and not worry about cooking.

If they like to cook or they are more of a snacker, then get them a gift card for grocery delivery. This will still allow them to stay at home for a little longer and enjoy their food and take care of themselves.

Giving them little luxuries is what could send the basket over the top.

This would also be a great idea for sending a kid off to college.

I added two cozy blankets that would make anyone feel extra special. Barefoot dreams is the epitome of luxury, but they are really expensive. There are also cheaper blankets you can buy or make a tie blanket out of fleece.

The cheaper option that I linked is amazing (I would know because I own the same one).

New toys for their pet can be a fun way to incorporate their fuzzy one into their self care routine. Pet owners love new cute toys. The octopus dog toy is absolutely adorable and the boho chic cat toys would up anyone’s aesthetic in the toy department.

These mugs are just some ideas for cute mugs that you could add into the basket. Stuff the mug with some tea bags or socks and that would be enough for a small gift.

GUM! Everyone loves a good new pack of gum and it is relatively cheap. It is a great way to make the basket look fuller.

Well, There You Go

This post was all about self care gift set ideas!

Don’t be afraid to go big or small with it because you or a loved one would love it either way. I have a whole blog post about self care baskets that you can read to help you make one for yourself as well.

Self care is vital to your mental health, so take it seriously and find ways to incorporate it into your routine.

Comment below with any other ideas you have about self care gift set ideas and let me know what else you would add!

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