While you’re busy checking your beloved friends and family off your holiday shopping list, you might be a little disappointed as you walk by the men’s section and don’t have a partner to buy for. The holiday season while merry and bright, is often a time when you’re reminded of your lack of relationship status. From events that offer a plus one to your grandmother’s constant questions about your dating habits and that mistletoe you can’t seem to get under – it’s hard to be by yourself when you’d rather be with someone.
But apart from saving you money – hey, relationships can be expensive! – a perk of being single is that you get some time to really reflect on the experiences you’ve had and what you hope for in the future. So instead of focusing on what you don’t have (yet), turn your attention to these inspiring, hopeful and flat-out fun gifts that you should definitely gift yourself:
Panoramic Photo Book From Pinhole Press
When was the last time you actually printed photos? … still thinking? It’s likely been a long time – but there’s something special about seeing images in print and not just on Facebook. It can be tough to watch your friends all get engaged, married, and have children while you’re still weeding through the duds to find a gem, but the truth is, you’ve been busy doing other things. Create a photo book of your travels, your adventures and keep it on your coffee table – it’ll definitely be a conversation starter.
Henri’s Reserve Tasting Sampler
It’s always a good idea to keep a nice bottle of champagne in your home for when you have something to celebrate: a promotion, a raise, the fact that you made it through a terrible first date, or finally met an awesome guy. But what’s better than one bottle of champagne? Three. And that’s just what you get in this sample pack from Henri’s Reserve.
Even when you’re (mostly) happy, we all get into those funks where all we want to do is crawl into bed and throw in the towel on love. So what’s a better idea? Changing your inner dialogue. This deck of ‘conversation starter’ cards are great for parties sure, but we also think they’re a good idea to get you thinking about what really matters to you in life and to remind yourself of what you’re (definitely) not settling.
Even if you don’t currently have a mate, there are so many dates that have meant so much to you: the day you packed your bags and moved to your dream city, when you graduated from graduate school, when you adopted your pet. Show tribute to those dates with this clever roman numeral necklace from Etsy designer, ShinyLittleBlessings. (And psst: wear it on a date for a great way to share something special about you!)
You already know who runs the world – but do you remind yourself of how powerful you really are? Let this phone case be an everyday reminder of just how awesome you are – and that while you might want a guy, you don’t need one.
To-do lists might be necessary but they aren’t a lot of fun. But ya know what is really fun? This amazing new book from Moorea Seal, The 52 Lists Projects. Each week for a year, you’re given a new list to make – from people who inspire you to things you wish for – that’ll help you take a step back and consider all that you have in your life, all that you want, and most importantly, how to be thankful for the journey.
They say what you create in your home, you attract, so why not attract romance… all year round? If you already love candles, Wickbox will send one to your door each month, based on your scent preferences. You can thank us when your next boyfriend walks in and asks what that (amazing) smell is.
Personalized Wine Labels From Speak Wines
If your favorite way to unwind after a busy day is a nice big glass of wine, here’s an inspiring way to spice it up. These personalized labels say what you need to remember when you’re putting yourself out there on the dating scene. From ‘The Future is Exciting’ to ‘Because When You Stop And Look Around, This Life is Pretty Amazing’ – you might find yourself pleasantly surprised to come home to a bottle of vino.
Is one of your goals for the New Year to run a half-marathon? Or finally nail a headstand in yoga? Exercise isn’t just about big events or losing weight, in fact, a lot of fitness is mental. Let this beautiful journal help you achieve your results – and be happier, too.
Lindsay Tigar is a 26-year-old single writer, editor, and blogger living in New York City. She started her popular dating blog, Confessions of a Love Addict, after one too many terrible dates with tall, emotionally unavailable men (her personal weakness) and is now developing a book about it, represented by the James Fitzgerald Agency. She writes for eHarmony, YourTango, REDBOOK, and more. When she isn’t writing, you can find her in a boxing or yoga class, booking her next trip, sipping red wine with friends or walking her cute pup, Lucy.
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