The holidays are almost here, and if you’re anything like me, you want to give vegan and wellness gifts that are both thoughtful and genuinely healthy. No more frantic, last-minute trips for stuff that will gather dust!
This year, I’ve compiled a list of my absolute favorite vegan, wellness, and self-care items that are sure to delight. From stocking stuffers that actually get used to those “go-big” investment gifts, I’ve got you covered. Get ready to gift some serious good vibes!
🧦 Vegan and Wellness Gifts: Stocking Stuffers
These small vegan and wellness gifts are all about making daily life a little better (and sometimes, a lot easier).
- OneSkin Lip Mask: One Skin is doing something different in the skincare world. One Skin goes after the deviant cells, causing aging in the skin. I love their award-winning skincare – and so do celebrities (Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey, and Katy Perry to name a few)! This new OneSkin product has already sold out once! Get it for Christmas now, it may sell out again soon. See my video about it below.
- Jar Key: Seriously, stop fighting with jars! This little gadget makes opening stubborn lids effortless. Best part? It’s under $10! Find it here on amazon.com and in canada here.
- Handheld Milk Frother: For the coffee or tea lover who wants café-quality foam at home. Pair it with their favorite non-dairy milk! Find on amazon.com and amazon.ca.
- Tuel Moisturizer: I use two brands of skincare. The first is OneSkin, it targets the senescent aska ‘zombie’ cells so your skin can be healthier and more youthful. OneSkin is my ‘primer’ and then I use some of the Tuel mature skin line for additional peptides and other skincare properties. One of my favorite products is their RESCUE cream. Not only does it smell divine and feel glorious on your skin, just look at what it’s delivering to your skin!
Order here and use code DREENA20 for a very sweet discount!
- ELF Makeup: I have loved ELF makeup for years, their prices are budget-friendly, and the entire line is vegan and cruelty-free. While I don’t wear a lot of makeup, I love a pop of cheek color, lippy, and mascara. ELF hits the mark on all of them.
Plus, check out their Advent Calenders – so fun! Visit their store here in the US and here in Canada.
🥑 Vegan and Wellness Gifts: Unique Food Gifts
Forget the fruitcake. These are exciting, delicious, and sometimes unexpected treats for the foodie in your life.
- Black Sesame Seed Paste (ie Black Tahini): Admittedly, this might be one of the oddest food gifts I might suggest… but bear with me! This is not chocolate tahini. Black sesame seeds are very supportive to women in menopause! They are high in antioxidants (due to the intense black color), and in Chinese Medicine are revered for supporting the kidneys and liver, having anti-aging properties for the skin and hair, promoting digestion and nourishing the blood. How to use it? I like it spread on toasted whole-grain breads to pair with soups, to drizzle on pizza or a grain bowl, or swap it for a nut butter in a sandwich – why not? I am working on a couple of recipes with black tahini, but you can’t go wrong with using it very simply. Find it on amazon.com (Canadian friends, I can only find an 8lb tub!)
- Preserved Lemon Paste: A pantry upgrade that adds bright, complex flavor to dressings, dips, and sautés. Chef’s kiss! Here on amazon.com. (Canadian friends, it’s too darn $$ on amazon.ca!)
- Yu Tea Sencha or Matcha Tea: The best matcha I have tried, and their Sencha is my new favorite way to make a latte. Not sure which teas to order? Try their sample pack to get a taste of each, then stock up on your favorites!
- Organic Spices & Food Gifts from OM Organic Foods: Gorgeous, organic, and ethically sourced ingredients. Their mission is to make organic ingredients more accessible to everyone. They also have the CHAGA nuggets! We all need these. 💪 If you are in Canada, shop at OMfoods and use code DREENA for $10 off your order! American friends, you can get the same goodies at Essential Organics, again use code DREENA for $10 off.
- Guayusa Tea (not just tasty, also naturally stimulates GLP-1): This Amazonian holly leaf offers a sustained, jitter-free energy boost. Fun Fact: Emerging research suggests that compounds in Guayusa (and its relative, Yerba Mate) may naturally increase the release of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), a gut hormone that enhances satiety and is key in metabolic health. Unlike Yerba Mate, Guayasa has a smoother, slightly sweet taste. I have only found Guayusa online. This is my favorite brand on amazon.com. Canadians, it’s available as loose leaf on amazon.ca.
- DIY Pasta Basket: Grab a pack of this protein-rich pasta and pair it with some gourmet fixings like California Balsamic Vinegars and a jar of Truffle Sea Salt (get 2 and make this cheese for yourself!) Brami pasta is delightful! I am not affiliated with the brand but love it for its protein content – while having great texture and flavor. Why not make a pasta basket with Brami, Truffle sea Salt, and one or two vinegars from California Balsamics? What a great little food gift!
- Handfuel Apple Pie Walnuts: I’m obsessed with these! Ridiculously tasty, chewy-crunchy, with all the notes of apple pie. (American friends, I cannot find these on amazon.com, sorry!)
- Go Raw Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds: Nutrient-dense, perfectly crunchy, and great for topping salads or just snacking straight from the bag – I’ve loved these for years! Find on amazon.com (currently too pricey on amazon.ca).
💰 Vegan and Wellness Gifts: Under $50
You don’t have to break the bank to give a spectacular gift. Here are some beautiful ideas, more to follow in Vegan Fashion (below)…
- Vegan Cookbooks: Plant-based cookbooks make such a great gift! Of course I’ll give a shoutout to my books as a great gift under $50. Dreena’s Kind Kitchen is my most recent, and it is fully oil-free and whole foods plant-based.
- The Keeping Company Mugs, Advent, or other Treasures: A dear friend gifted me these Joy and Peace mugs. Every morning when I have my tea, I think of her. We sip tea together, separated by miles, but are hearts are connected. These two mugs are just over $50, however you can find other beautiful, hand-crafted mugs (as pictured below). They also have advent The Keeping Company has kindly offered you 10% off your order! Use my name DREENABURTON at checkout.
- Electric Milk Frother: I recently picked up this small appliance, and love it! Use it to froth (hot or cold) or simply heat milk. I use it to make my morning lattes, see this video. It doesn’t take up much space, is easy to clean – and does the job! Get it on amazon.ca and here on amazon.com.
- Gift the Fountain of Youth: Fascia FLO Membership The proof is how I feel, how my community feels, the power of fascia FLO is undeniable. We are in the early days of the importance of fascia, much like we were with eating plant-based 20 years ago. Get on this train early, feel the benefits – improve your healthy, appearance, mobility, longevity – your life. ⭐️ Note: Membership rates increase in December to accommodate our expansion and new offerings. Lock in your rate (or gifted rate) by subscribing now.
🧥 Vegan and Wellness Gifts: Fashion (also most under $50!)
Give the gift of great style without compromising on ethics.
- My New Fave Boots: Vegan Knee High Boots in Banana Color: Yes, I said banana! It’s a surprisingly versatile, fun shade that makes me feel like I’m wearing sunshine! Find them here on amazon.com (selection limited on amazon.ca).
- Lululemon Hold Tight Clothing: The Hold Tight line is my favorite line of Lululemon. I have a couple of the Hold Tight Henley, tank tops, and more. You can’t go wrong with a Lululemon gift of a Hold Tight shirt or tank top! See more of my lulu favorites here.
- Vegan Bag by Hoxis: How adorable is this vegan bag? Under $30! Visit the Hoxis store here for other vegan purses (please check, I think most if not all are vegan). Also in Canada here, it’s a little more expensive – as always. 🙄
💎 Vegan and Wellness Gifts: Bigger Investment Gifts with WOW factor!
For the extra-special people (or maybe just for yourself—you deserve it!), these are the wellness upgrades that keep on giving.
- Caraway Home Ceramic Non-Toxic Cookware: Beautiful, non-toxic cookware that makes cooking healthier and cleanup easier. Caraway has launched its Black Friday sale. Get big savings on top-notch cookware! More in my video.👇
- Apollo Neuro: A wearable device that uses gentle vibrations to help the body recover from stress. This is another one of my menopausal game changers.
Recently, one of my fascia flo members said “I wish I had this years ago, I feel 20 years younger!” The investment pays back many times over, and you can get a kickin’ deal right here.
- Bellicon: Not just for “working out”, you want to use your Bellicon for lymphatic flushing and just getting back to your body. A few minutes is all it takes to stimulate the lymphatic system. Get THE best deal of the year right now – it ends in just DAYS! Get your rebounder in time for Christmas, and copy/paste code BMJQQ084 here for extra extra savings!
- Vitamix: Still the king of blenders. For anyone serious about blending up magic, Vitamix is your machine. Get your Black Friday deals in the US here or in Canada here.
- Higher Dose Face or Neck Mask: Red light therapy for skin rejuvenation at home. I LOVE my mask, I use it every morning when I meditate. I also now have the neck enhancer. You’ve seen my crazy video, right? 😂 Not only does it improve elastin and collagen in the skin, the red light helps to combat blue light and improve mood. Get their Black Friday deals here.
- Heating Pad with Jade Stone: Last but not least, THIS heating pad. I have had mine for maybe 8-9 years, it is still in great condition, and it gets HOT. Other heating pads do not compare. I use it in the morning when I meditate and do work (like right now!) and would not do without it. I also bought one for my mother about a year before she passed. 💔 She loved it as well, because it delivers heat unlike any other heating pad. You can find other size options in their amazon store. Find it here in Canada.
Happy Gifting! I hope this list inspires you to find perfect vegan and wellness gifts for everyone on your list, including a little something for yourself. After all, self-care is a year-round commitment!
