Gifting the Senses

In periods of high stress, anxiety, or panic, you might find that using a grounding technique is a helpful way of immediately connecting with the present moment. Many grounding techniques are rooted in the senses as a way to remind ourselves and our bodies that the present moment is safe. For example, one of our favorite grounding techniques is 5-4-3-2-1 whereby you say, out loud, 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste.

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1. Art (pictured clockwise starting with top right): Keeley Shaw Art, Lindsay Braman, Garden 24)
   • For more amazing art, check out the following creators (not pictured):
     • Art by Anna Alvarado
     • Chalk and Leaves
     • Paige Studios
     • Stacie Swift
     • The Happee Shop
     • Scattered Roots Design
     • Meera Lee Patel
     • Teodora & Jo
     • My Feelings Shop
     • Positively Present
2. Indoor Plants (pictured from left to right): Tabletop Norfolk Pine, Catnip (edible for your cat)
   • To purchase plants online, visit The Sill, Bloomscape, or Urban Stems.
   • Other options: Set of 3 House Plants, Bonsai Tree Kit, Zen Garden
   • If you struggle to keep indoor plants alive (like us!), consider faux plants! For example, a 5′ Faux Fiddle Leaf Plant, 3′ Faux Cactus Plant, or an Areca Palm.
3. Bath Accessories (pictured): Lush Christmas Set
   • For all-natural body care and pamper products, check out these shops:
     • Gifted by FreeFrom
     • Gratia Box. Co
     • Seven Hundred Rivers
     • The Delicate Fox
     • Bliss Boxes Co.
     • Wildflower Enterprises
     • The Fruitful Vines
   • Other options: 12 pc Bath Bombs Gift Set, Rainbow Bath Bombs for Kids, Bathtub Caddy Tray, Da Bomb Rainbow Sherbet Unicorn Bath Bomb
4. Fujifilm Instax Instant Camera
   • Photo accessories: Canon Mini Photo Printer, Ring Light with Tripod Stand, Photo Clip String Lights, Kodak Mini Photo Printer
5. Digital Photo Frame (pictured): Nixplay 10.1 in. Frame
   • Other options: Crosstour 8 in. Frame, Skylight 10 in. Frame, Pix Star 15 in. Frame
6. Custom Photo Framing/Scrapbooking: Framebridge, Shutterfly, Mixbook, Mixtiles
7. LED Projector/Lights (pictured): MOKOQI Star Projector
   • Other options: Bliss Lights Laser Star Projector, 50 ft. LED Strip Lights, Color Changing LED Bulb, Color Changing LED Tea Lights, Moon Lamp, Himalayan Salt Lamp, LED Light Box Sign With Letters

• For stunning, handcrafted jewelry selections, check out the following shops:
  • Purpose Jewelry
  • Starfish Project
  • Clae
  • Hero Bands
  • Borcik Jewelry
  • Mantra Band
  • Made by Mary
  • Life Originelle
    • Check out the “Marandia” collection for pieces that give back to organizations fighting human trafficking. All orders (including “Marandia” pieces) give 10% towards Christmas gifts for children in need.

• For fine jewelry selections, check out the following designers:
  • Jennifer Meyer Jewelry
  • Ring Concierge Fine Jewelry
  • David Yurman
  • Roberto Coin

Other favorites (not pictured):
>Telescope, Educational Insights Pink Telescope
>Amazon Fire Stick
>Mini Outdoor Movie Projector

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1. Bluetooth Speaker (pictured): DOSS Soundbox Portable Speaker
   • Other options: JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Speaker, JBL Clip 3 Waterproof Speaker
2. Headphones (pictured): Over-the-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
   • Other options: AirPods, Gaming Headset, Sleep Headphones, Beats by Dre
3. Noise Machine (pictured from left to right): Fisher Price Smart Connect Deluxe Soother, Hatch Restore
   • Other options: Homedics White Noise Sound Machine, Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine, Hatch Rest+Night Light, Sound Machine, and Audio Monitor
4. Record Player (pictured): Victrola 8 in 1 Record Player and Multimedia Center
   • Other options: Victrola 3-Speed Portable Record Player, Udreamer 3-Speed Record Player
5. App Subscription (pictured from left to right): Audible, iTunes, Spotify, Tidal
   • Other options: Masterclass Online Music Lessons

Other favorites (not pictured):
>Echo Dot (4th Gen)
>Echo Dot Kids Edition
>Ukulele Starter Kit
>Portable Keyboard with Stool

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1. Candles (pictured): Voluspa Mini Candle Trio
   • For more cute candle gifts, check out the following candle shops (not pictured):
     • Calyan Wax Co.
     • Thistle Farms
     • Pause Play Wellness
     • Worthy Candle Co.
     • Frostbeard Studio
     • Posh Candle Co.
     • Made by DWC
     • Noted Candles
   • Other options: 4-Pack Candle Gift Set, Personalized Candle from Three Two One
2. Perfume/Cologne (pictured from top to bottom): Sephora Cologne Sampler, Sephora Perfume Sampler
3. Essential Oils (pictured): Pursonic 6 Pack Gift Set,
   • Other options: Anjou 18-Pack Gift Set, The Plant Guru Set of 14 Essential Oils
4. Diffuser (pictured): 400 ml Wood Grain Diffuser
   • Other options 90 ml Ceramic Diffuser; 200 ml Galaxy Diffuser, 150 ml 8-Color Diffuser
5. Herb Garden (pictured): 9-Herb Window Garden Kit
   • Urban Leaf Culinary Garden Kit, Indoor Herb Garden Starter Kit, AeroGarden
6. Gardening Kit for Kids

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1. Cookbooks (pictured from left to right): The Full Plate by Ayesha Curry, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen
   • Other options: From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen by Snoop Dogg, The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
2. Water Bottles (pictured): 32 oz Motivational Water Bottle
   • Other options: 32 oz Fruit Infuser Water Bottle, Hydroflask (multiple sizes)
3. Coffee & Tea Sets (pictured): “Lots of Love” Llama Mug + Chamomile Tea
   • Other options for coffee & tea lovers: Tea Drops Sampler, Tea Gift Set, SipsBy Subscription, Boss Blend Coffee Subscription, 34 oz French Press, Electric Kettle, Mug Warmer, Milk Frother
4. Snacks, Sauces, & Spices (pictured): Movie Night Popcorn Gift Set
   • If you’re looking to spice up (or sweeten) a loved one’s life, check out these small businesses (not pictured):
     • Herban Farm
     • Torchbearer Sauces
     • Caramel Caravan
     • Jardi Chocolates
     • Spicewalla
     • Popstations Gourmet Popcorn
   • Other options: Hot Sauce Making Kit
5. Virtual Cooking Classes (pictured): The Chef & The Dish
   • Other options: Masterclass, Raddish Cooking Club for Kids, AirBnb Experiences
6. Mugs (pictured): Yeti Rambler 14 oz Mug (additional sizes available)
   • Other options: Festive Holiday Mugs, Motivational Mugs, Ghiradelli Cocoa for Tea Ceramic Mug Set

Other favorites (not pictured):
>Gift card to local restaurant (#shopsmall)
>Picnic Kit (Basket + Blanket) or Blanket Only
>Tailgating Table
>Campfire Skewers
>Bamboo Cutting Board
>Cheese Board & Knife Set

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1. Weighted Blanket (pictured): Calm x Gravity Blanket – Original Weighted Blanket (includes 1 Year Subscription to Calm)
   • Other weighted options: Amazon Basics 15 lb Weighted Blanket, Gravity Blanket 15 lb Weighted Blanket, Calm x Gravity Blanket – Weighted Blanket Travel Size
   • Non-weighted options: Barefoot Dreams Throw Blanket, Sherpa Fleece Blanket, Sherpa Fleece Throw, Oversized Chunky Hand Knit Throw
2. Cozy Clothes (pictured): Self Care is for Everyone
   • For other comfy options, check out the following shops and creators:
     • 5931 Handmade
     • Mental Health Matters Sweatshirt by @anxietyhealer
     • Inkwell Threads
     • Alyse Ruriani
     • #therapyiscool
     • Bless the Messy
     • Oh Happy Dani
   • Other options: Blanket Scarf, Slouchy Beanie, Harry Potter Scarf & Beanie Set, Plaid Pashmina Shawl
3. Slippers (pictured): Memory Foam Slippers
   • Other options: Ugg Tasman Slippers, Open Toe Slippers
4. Post-Workout Massager (pictured): Theragun Pro
   • Other options: 20 Speed Deep Tissue Massage Gun, Muscle Roller Stick
5. Leisure Massager (pictured): Back, Shoulder, & Neck Massager
   • Other options: Foot Spa Massager
6. Robes (pictured from left to right): PAVILIA Fleece Robe, Barefoot Dreams Robe

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1. Activewear (pictured): TALA: Sustainable Workout Clothes
   • For other activewear options, check out the following sustainable brands:
     • Alana Athletica
     • Girlfriend Collective
     • BAM Bamboo Clothing
   • Other options: HeathYoga Highwaisted Leggings with Pockets, The Gym People Highwaisted Leggings with Pockets, Muscle Tank Crop Top, Racerback Crop Top
2. Meditation Cushion (pictured): Round Meditation Pillow
   • Other options: Velvet Meditation Cushion, Round Zafu Pillow and Square Zabuton Mat
3. Yoga Accessories (pictured): Non-slip Reversible Yoga Mat
   • Other options: GoYoga Mat with Carrying Strap, GoYoga 7 pc Yoga Set, Sivan 6 pc Yoga Set
4. Resistance Bands (pictured from top to bottom): SuzieB Fitness Dark Pink Tie-Dye Glute Band, SuzieB Fitness Dark Pink Tie-Dye Long Band
   • Other options: Booty Bands 3 pc Set, Set of 5 Resistance Bands with Bag
5. Yoga Block (pictured): 2 Pack Yoga Blocks
   • Other options: Set of 2 Doga Yoga Blocks, Athleta Cork Yoga Block, LuluLemon Lift & Lengthen Yoga Block
6. Fitness App Subscription (pictured): Alive by Whitney
   • Other options: GRP Fit, Peloton, Shreddy, SworkIt

Other favorites (not pictured):
>FitBit Charge 4
>4 Pack Apple Watch Bands
>High-Density Foam Roller
>Spike Ball
>Kan Jam

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1. Therapy Dough (pictured): Pinch Me Therapy Dough
   • Other options: Anxiety Relief Therapy Dough, The Squeeze Aromatherapy Dough
2. Crochet Beginner Kit
   • Other options: Learning to Crotchet Kit, Beginners Knitting Kit, Weaving Loom
3. Art Set (pictured): Watercolors/Pastels
   • Other options: Acrylic Paint & Easel Set
4. Coloring Book (pictured): Coffee Animals Coloring Book for Adults
   • Other options: Maybe Swearing Will Help Coloring Book + Markers, Set of 3 Adult Coloring Books, An Inspirational Coloring Book for Everyone
5. Clay and Slim Gifts (pictured): 52 Color Modeling Clay Set
   • Other options: Mega Slime Kit and Putty Lab, DIY Clay Jewelry, Make Your Own Pottery, 4 oz Butter Slime
6. Cross Stitch Starter Kit
   • Other options: Embroidery Starter Kit, Needlepoint Kit, Needlepoint Custom Canvas Request

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