2025 Annual Holiday Gift Guide + Giveaway

Let’s be honest: the holidays aren’t exactly chronic-illness-friendly. Between sensory overload, social expectations, and the annual game of “Will my body cooperate today?”—we Spoonies deserve gifts that get us. This guide is packed with low-effort joy, high-comfort picks, and distraction-worthy treasures that honor the art of surviving (and thriving) in style.

Whether you’re shopping for a fellow Spoonie, a sensory-sensitive sweetheart, or yourself (because yes, self-gifting is self-care and we will not be taking questions at this time), this guide is curated with lived experience, low-effort delight, and a healthy dose of humor. So grab your coziest blanket, settle into your favorite nest, and let’s explore gifts that soothe, sparkle, and speak our Spoonie language.

Are you ready for the giveaway?! It’s we’ve got a really great one this year! We have fantastic products from headache caps to coloring books, to heating pads, and so many more spoonie essentials! Enter using the giveaway widget below — make sure that you enter your email correctly – that’s how we will notify the winner! Let the holiday shopping commence!

LectroFan Micro2 Sound Machine and Bluetooth Speaker

Perfect for Spoonies who need help falling asleep, staying asleep, or simply buffering the world a bit, the LectroFan Micro2 Sound Machine and Bluetooth Speaker, you can relax just about anywhere! It’s compact, travel-friendly, and powered by USB —so whether you’re home for the holidays or crashing on a relative’s couch, your sound sanctuary comes with you. It features eleven looping sounds that include white noise, fan noise, ocean sounds, and more. It blocks disruptive noises and promotes a sense of rest and tranquility.

Mudder Finger Vegetable Palm Peeler

Give your hands and fingers a break when working in the kitchen with Mudder Finger Vegetable Palm Peelers! They’re easy to use and offer an ergonomic grip, slipping right over your fingers. These paring tools will peel just about any vegetable or fruit you throw at it, so you can use them just like a regular kitchen peeler.

It’s The Balm Diggity Lip Balm

This all-natural lip balm really is, well, the bomb! It’s The Balm Diggity Lip Balms are packed with nourishing ingredients that will soften and soothe lips. Made with beeswax, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and shea butter, these balms help to hydrate and provide comfort to even the most chapped lips. It’s also great for everyday use, too! It comes in five different delightful scents: Raspberry, Mint, Coffee, Strawberry Lemonade, Pineapple, and All-Natural Tea Chai.

Nampons Nosebleed Stoppers

Nosebleeds happen, especially during this dry weather. If you find yourself in the midst of one, Nampons Nosebleed Stoppers are just a reach away. These nosebleed plugs uses an advanced clotting agent to help stop nosebleeds quickly. It expands to absorb over 12 times more blood than tissues alone. They have been trusted by doctors and hospitals for over a decade, and are now available over-the-counter. They easily fit into purses or wallets so you can carry them anywhere!

A Brighter Year Mini Coloring Book

We all know the amazing benefits of sitting down and coloring. It provides peace and brings joy. But life is well, life and time gets away from us, so we don’t get a chance to embrace that joy. A Brighter Year offers a solution. Five-minute coloring pages. These adorable little coloring books fit perfectly in a purse or backpack and can be pulled out when you just need a little reset. There are tons of them to choose from, with beautiful illustrations throughout!

WanderFull’s Hydrobag® Handle

Staying hydrated is one of the most important things that we can do for our own health. With the WanderFull’s Hydrobag® Handle, you can carry just about everything you need, including a water bottle or even your Stanley cup! In addition to water, it can hold your keys, cards, phone, and more! It also features interchangeable straps, making it a great option for a crossbody bag. It’s perfect for taking on walks!

Easy Wear Jewelry

Easy Wear Jewelry is created with a patented clasp that is a total game-changer when it comes to putting on a necklace! It’s easy: attach your jewelry, pull to extend it over your head, and release it to retract! It’s perfect for those of us living with dexterity issues and issues like arthritis. Imagine – no fumbling, no knots in our necklaces, this is such a wonderful gift for any jewelry lover!

Titan Fridge Cold Upright Lunch Box

The Titan Fridge Cold Upright Lunch Box is perfect for those days when you need to grab your lunch and go. It features two ice walls to keep everything completely chilled. Plus, it features SuperFoam® Insulation and a Therma-Flect® radiant barrier interior. It stays refrigerator cold (40°F/4.4°C) for six hours! Many customer reviews note that they use this to keep their medications cold when they travel, making it a wonderful gift for someone who travels a lot!

Spongies Comfort Heart Armrest

The Spongies Comfort Heart Armrest is a supportive cushion that makes medical procedures more comfortable. It is perfect for getting bloodwork, IVs, injections, and infusions. The Heart-shaped design elevates and supports the arm for a more soothing exam or infusion experience. It can even decrease IV complications by keeping the arm stable. It’s trusted by doctors and hospitals nationwide, and has helped make over 100,000 procedures more comfortable.

Buddha Board Enso

Sometimes it can be hard to sit back and just take it easy. But with the Buddha Board Enso, you can keep your mind in the moment, not the mayhem. This no-mess activity keeps you grounded and calm. You paint with the brush, which is filled with water. Draw what you feel, what you’re thinking about, or any kind of art that comes to mind! The beautiful thing about it is that the drawings fade away, just like any bad thoughts! Then you can do it over again as many times as you like! Its protective cover also doubles as a stand so you can use it hands-free!

Coloring Books

To me, there is nothing like curling up under the blankets and cracking open a coloring book. It’s relaxing and distracting, which is why I love it. I have some fun recommendations this year! Let’s start with The Snuggly Winter Coloring Book! It features cute and cozy designs and lovely winter scenes! It will remind you of cold nights, drinking hot cocoa, and sitting by the fire.

Next up is The Very Merry Lafufu Coloring Book! We can’t deny it, the sensation of the Labubu’s has taken the world by storm! This adorable coloring book features the knock-off creatures – Lafufus, doing fun winter things, like wrapping presents and celebrating the holidays in a style only they know how to!

This one is less Christmasy and more spooky. The Creepy Cute Doodles: How To Draw will teach you all about how to draw the spookiest yet absolutely adorable creatures! Perfect for the budding artist in your life! It was fun to sit down and scribble along with the book, learning how to draw silly and fun monsters, skeletons, and more!

Finally, we have The Lafufu Coloring Book. Those fun creatures with the big eyes and the weird smiles are at it again! These weird and wonderful beings run amok in their natural environment, causing chaos and having off-brand fun.

Makana Mask

Makana Masks are engineered to fit a variety of face shapes, including those with facial hair. They are made in the USA, and they feature both N95 and general-purpose filter options. The filters are long-lasting – up to 7X the normal uses of a disposable N95. These are perfect for traveling or for someone who is immunocompromised. It’s available in a wide variety of colors and is also very lightweight, so it won’t feel heavy on your face.

True Primal Soups

We’re always on the lookout for easy meals, things that don’t take too long to put together. With True Primal soups, all you do is pop it in the microwave – no need to take it out of the pouch! Heat it up and you have a hearty and delicious dinner that is also good for you! It’s even AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) certified – meaning it helps people manage the symptoms of autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

BunBebes

I’m willing to bet a lot of us have a plushie or two! Nothing wrong with that, I have a whole brigade of Squishables in my attic that I adore! I was recently introduced to these adorably round creatures called BunBebes! These little guys are perfect for snuggling, especially when you’re anxious. They come in a variety of different limited-edition creatures – so if you see one you like, you should snag it while you can!

Woxer

Woxer is a game-changer in the underwear game. They are moisture-wicking and chafe-free, with a five-inch inseam. They are extremely breathable and is created with Modal fabric, offering sustainable and comfortable options. Woxers come in quite the variety of styles and colors, with sizing meant for every body.

DAX Eyewear

Protecting our eyes from the sun is important. A good pair of sunnies will be your best friend! With DAX Eyewear, you’re getting high-quality sunglasses without breaking the bank. These were actually created by a mom and hairstylist to be tangle-free in your hair! That is always a nuisance! These polarized sunglasses are trendy, chic, and perfectly on point!

SHASH Hair Brush

It’s important that we take care of our hair, especially in the winter when everything is cold and dry. Brushing your hair every day is a great way to make it shine. But not all brushes are created equal. The SHASH Brush from Germany is an innovation, one all the way from 1869! These handmade brushes are made with 100% boars bristle and glide through your hair like butter.

Mocktail Club

Sometimes during the holiday season, there is nothing like getting cozy in your pajamas, lighting a fire, and having a tasty drink. Enter Mocktail Club, zero-proof cocktails that are perfect for sipping on and enjoying. With delicious flavors like Bali Breeze, Havana Twist, Manhattan Berry, Capri Spritz, and Bombay Fire, there is something to suit everyone’s tastes! Plus, the best part? No nasty hangover in the morning!

Nat’s Nuts

I’ve been trying to eat healthier this year, and one of the snacks that I love to incorporate into my diet is nuts. Particularly cashews, they are my favorite! There’s one company out there that puts love into every bag and has created the most delicious slow-roasted nuts. Nat’s Nuts is made in small batches, so you’re always receiving high-quality snacks. Plus, they are gluten-free and peanut-free.

Cactus Crunch

Staying in the same topic of snack foods, you guys will never believe what I found this year! Cactus Crunch are tortilla chips that are made with the Nopal cactus, which is well-known for its digestive benefits. They’re a low-calorie food that you can feel good about munching on! It even has flax seeds in it for an extra two grams of fiber. Hint: they go really great with some medium salsa!

Affirmations of Self-Love

Life is stressful, but adding a chronic illness on top of it? It’s super-stressful between appointments, tests, labwork, etc. This beautiful book, Affirmations for Self-Love: 100 Lessons for Learning to Love Yourself Through the Beautiful Days, the Hard Days, and Everything in Between, was written by Zanna Keithley, written to remind us that even on the hard days, self-care is starts with loving action in every moment. It will inspire readers to trust their inner voice and follow their heart’s true calling.

EaZyHold Silicone Cuff Aid

If you’re living with limited hand strength, the EaZyHold Silicone Cuff Aid is a wonderful tool to have around the house. They help to make daily tasks more comfortable. They offer ten different sizes for versatile use for all ages. It would make a great stocking stuffer for anyone living with limited hand mobility! Their Bottle Holder 2-Pack is perfect for anyone carrying a water bottle or drink. The Adult 5-Pack offers a range of sizes to fit all kinds of everyday objects.

Brushmo – Super Sonic Electric Toothbrush

The BrushMo Super Sonic Electric Toothbrush is such a game-changer in the tooth-brushing game! Ever since I’ve had mine, I have felt my teeth have been a lot cleaner since using it! It features five customizable modes. Not to mention it offers 33,600 brush strokes per minute to fight plaque and whiten teeth. It has a 30-day battery life, is waterproof, and comes with four different brush heads depending on your needs.

Sink Topper

When getting ready in the morning (or whenever really!), it can be tough to keep everything all in one place at once. Enter Sink Topper – the revolutionary product that keeps everything in one place – your sink (while still maintaining faucet access), while you get ready! It can hold hairbrushes, makeup, and even your heat tools – it can stand up to 480°F! It fits conveniently over your sink (it comes in two sizes) and is made from premium silicone rubber, supported by a stainless steel frame.

Now it’s time for you to participate! We’re celebrating this holiday season with a bunch of fun prizes from the gift guide and a few other goodies, too! Use the widget below, and enter in any way that you like. The winner will be announced on December 17th!

Prizes Include:

$25 Amazon Gift Card
Signed Copy of Positivity In Pain: Finding Joy & Happiness Despite Chronic Pain
LectroFan Micro2 Sound Machine
It’s The Balm Diggity Lip Balm
WanderFull’s Hydrobag Handle (Black)
Spongies Comfort Heart (Purple)
Buddha Board Enso
Affirmations for Self-Love Book
Other Fun Goodies!

Ends December 16, 11:59 PM
Giveaway is limited to the United States only.

PiP’s 2025 Holiday Giveaway