20 self-care gifts to help your highly stressed friends (or you) relax
Nothing says I care about you — and your mental health — more than a gift that's designed to help someone decompress and relax. Self-care looks different for everyone, but the items featured on this gift list, which range from experiences to physical products under $200, are meant to encourage you to prioritize your wellness during stressful times.
Be sure to get something for yourself as well.
Den Mother treatments
Give the person who deserves to be pampered a respite at Den Mother. This dreamy, TikTok-approved healing house in Venice offers several treatments inspired by Nordic, Ayurvedic and Chinese lineages including acupuncture, hot-cold therapy and massage. Among the most popular is the garden massage (neck and shoulders), which is paired with a ritual foot soak in Den Mother's signature coconut bath milk with a custom blend of medicinal herbs from the Cook's Garden. Order a drink — options include lattes, kombucha, organic sakes and wines — while you take in the luxurious experience. Purchase a gift card online by selecting "Book an Appointment" on Den Mother's website.
Gift cards start at $25 at Den Mother
Chado Tea Room afternoon tea experience
have shown that drinking tea can help lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Consider treating your overwhelmed friend to an afternoon tea service at Chado Tea Room or bring the experience to them by gifting them one of Chado's curated tea sets. The family-run teahouse has been serving hard-to-find quality teas from around the globe for more than 30 years. Chado's celebration afternoon tea service comes with a glass of wine-inspired tea, tea-infused chocolates, sandwiches, soup or salad, a scone,
