Gifts for... Feeling (Good)
That period between Christmas and New Year is perfect for relaxing, reflecting and recharging. Here are some mindful gifts for all ages (and also good for all year round).
I'm feeling a bit WILD – Exploring emotions through drawing for younger children // Don’t we all sometimes feel a bit wild? Help your child explore and acknowledge some of those big feelings. // £7.75 Ink and Scribbles
Organic Sleepeeze Drops // At some time or another everyone will offer you a remedy for better sleep for you, or your child. It’s hard to say if they work, but this is one we like. // £8.50 Myreen Young
Gratitude Cards // Sometimes we focus on what isn’t reaching our ideas of perfection. These cards will remind you of the things we can be grateful for. // £12 School of Life
Weaving loom // A mindful activity can put you in that flow state and calm you. And you can make something beautiful while you’re at it. // £29.99 Wool Couture
Self-heating eye masks // These magic Spacemasks will gently heat up and relax you till you drift into ‘Interstellar’ relaxation. And £1 will be donated to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity for every box of the rose-scented masks sold. // £15 Spacemasks
Worry Dolls // If your child suffers with sleep time worries, these little dolls can provide a ritual to put those anxieties to bed, literally. And they do good for children across the world too. // £17.95 Unicef UK
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See all in Issue 8
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Writer Katherine Maxwell-Rose explores boys’ toys, empathy and getting the good will back into Christmas
Eirlie Chisholm gives us her positive tips for a more ethical approach to Christmas shopping
This year, we’ve asked some of our favourite experts to help us find toys, games, books and mindful presents.
The Scandi Cook, Sophie Stensrud, shares her favourite Scandinavian recipes for festive baking with children
Katharine Bosman makes a case for some simple crafts to take the edge off Christmas stress
Here are some mindful gifts for all ages perfect for relaxing, reflecting and recharging.
Amanda Maister picks some games to keep everyone entertained on those cosy dark afternoons.
Even on a winter day a bit of outdoor play can brighten moods and sharpen appetites. Kirstie Beaven picks some favourites for getting out.
Why should the kids have all the fun? Ceramicist Madeleine Keep picks some presents that are bound to appeal to the adults you’re buying for.
Lynsey Pollard, Director of Little Box of Books, asks: Is there anything better than getting books for Christmas?