Your bestie keeps saying she needs to “disconnect” but hasn’t logged off in three months—we’ve all been there. If you’ve got someone in your life who’s been doom-scrolling at 3am or manifesting a cottage-core lifestyle while stuck in the rat race, these gifts hit different. No cap, these are for the girlies who want to romanticize their life instead of just posting about it.
1. Slow Living Starter Guide
Okay so your bestie keeps saying she wants to “live more intentionally” but doesn’t know where to start? This is literally the blueprint. We’re talking about understanding the whole slow living philosophy without it feeling like another productivity hack (because hello, that’s literally the opposite of the point). It breaks down how to actually set digital boundaries—yes, that means not answering work emails at midnight—create routines that don’t feel like you’re cosplaying a wellness influencer, and figure out mind-ful consumption so you stop impulse-buying stuff you don’t need at 2am. It’s giving main character energy but make it sustainable.
The vibe is very “I’m healing my relationship with time” and honestly? We love that journey for her. This guide gets into the practical stuff—like how to slow down when the world is screaming at you to hustle harder, and how to simplify without feeling like you’re giving up all your creature comforts. It’s perfect for anyone who’s tired of running on empty and wants to actually live instead of just survive.
Go ahead and slide this into her cart—her future calm self will thank you.
2. Slow Living Tea Ritual Box
If your mom/sister/bestie’s love language is a quiet morning moment before the chaos hits, this tea ritual box is chef’s kiss. It’s literally a hug in a box for the woman who needs permission to just sit down and breathe. We’re talking premium herbal blends that actually taste good (not that weird health food store vibe), and it comes with themes like “Calm the Chaos” and “Sacred Rest” because sometimes we need the packaging to remind us what we’re trying to do here.
This isn’t just tea—it’s a whole vibe shift. It’s for your auntie who does everything for everyone, your sister who’s been running on coffee and anxiety, or your bestie who keeps saying “I’m fine” when she’s clearly not. The ritual part is key here—it’s about creating that intentional moment where she’s not optimizing or multitasking, just being. Plus it comes in themes like “Grateful Heart” and “Rooted in Peace” so she can pick whatever energy she’s trying to channel.
Send this to the girlie who needs a gentle reminder that rest isn’t lazy—it’s revolutionary.
3. 300 Slow Living Inspirations
Your bestie’s Pinterest boards are immaculate but she never actually does any of it? Yeah, this digital guide is the intervention she needs. It’s 300 curated ideas that aren’t just aesthetic—they’re actually actionable. We’re talking book recommendations that’ll make her feel something, recipes that don’t require 47 ingredients, travel inspo that’s more “local hidden gem” than “influencer hotspot,” and mindful brands that won’t wreck her budget or the planet.
This is perfect for the girlie who’s overwhelmed by choice and ends up doing nothing because there are too many options. Everything’s organized into lists so she can actually find what she needs when she needs it—no more saving posts she’ll never look at again. It’s got rituals, routines, and resources that support a calmer lifestyle without making it feel like homework. Honestly? It’s like having a cool older sister who already figured out the slow living thing and is sharing all her secrets.
Drop this in her DMs if she’s been stuck in analysis paralysis—sometimes we just need someone to tell us where to start.
4. Intentional Living Workbook
Okay but this workbook is actually gorgeous AND useful, which is rare. It’s 53 pages of guided reflection that doesn’t feel cringe or toxic-positivity-coded. The design is beautifully minimal (giving clean girl aesthetic), and it’s full of prompts that’ll actually make her think about what she wants her life to look like. We’re talking deep stuff like identifying priorities, setting boundaries without guilt, and figuring out what rest actually means to her (not what Instagram says it should mean).
What makes this one different is that it’s not just journal prompts screaming into the void. There are interactive exercises, worksheets, and short readings woven throughout that feel more like a conversation with a wise friend than a self-help assignment. It covers listening to yourself (radical concept, I know), cultivating meaningful leisure (not just “self-care Sundays”), and building a life that feels good instead of just looking good. Plus it’s a PDF so she can print it and make it as aesthetic as she wants.
Gift this to the overthinker who needs help turning all those thoughts into actual aligned action—she’s been in her head long enough.
5. Five-Minute Slow Journal
For the girlie who says she “doesn’t have time to journal” but spends 45 minutes on TikTok every morning—this one’s calling you out lovingly. This journal takes literally five minutes total: a few in the morning to set your intention and a few at night to reflect. That’s it. No pressure to write three pages of profound thoughts or document every feeling. Just simple daily questions that help you pause, notice the small joys (yes, your iced coffee counts), and end the day with a little gratitude.
This is peak “start where you are” energy. It helps build a gratitude practice without the toxic positivity, understand your emotions without spiraling, and bring more mindfulness into everyday life without becoming a full-time meditation influencer. It’s undemanding and simple—which is exactly what we need when we’re already overwhelmed. Perfect for your sister who wants to start her healing era but doesn’t know where to begin, or your bestie who’s been saying “I should journal” for the past two years.
Send this to your chronically busy girlie who needs micro-moments of peace—baby steps are still steps, bestie.
6. 2026 Slow Living Calendar
Listen, we all need a calendar anyway, so why not make it serve? This isn’t your basic corporate freebie situation—each month features original acrylic paintings that capture those cozy seasonal vibes we’re all trying to romanticize. We’re talking spring blossoms, autumn comfort, winter coziness… basically cottagecore meets functional. It’s giving art collection that also helps you remember your dentist appointment.
The illustrations by Amber Davenport are genuinely beautiful, so this doubles as wall art and a practical way to stay organized. It’s perfect for your mom who still likes physical calendars (respect), your auntie who loves supporting artists, or your bestie who’s trying to be more intentional about how she spends her time. Each page is a little reminder to find joy in the seasons and actually look up from your phone to notice what month it is. The vibe is “I have my life together but make it whimsical.”
Snag this for anyone who needs their organizational tools to be as aesthetically pleasing as their mood boards—we contain multitudes.
7. Take It Easy Shirt/Sweatshirt
Sometimes you need your clothes to tell people what you’re about before you even open your mouth, and this vintage-style “Take It Easy” piece does exactly that. It’s giving 70s-inspired wisdom meets modern mental health awareness. The minimalist design on that perfect Comfort Colors® fabric (iykyk—it’s the good stuff) is literally a wearable affirmation. We’re talking a gentle reminder to slow down, be kind to yourself, and stop grinding like your worth depends on your productivity.
The unisex fit means it works for everyone and has that perfectly relaxed silhouette that says “I’m comfortable in my own skin and my life choices.” It’s ideal for your bestie on her self-care journey, your sister who needs permission to rest, or literally anyone who’s trying to embody slow living energy. Wear it to brunch, to therapy, to the grocery store, to bed—wherever you need that little nudge to remember that hustle culture is a scam and rest is productive actually.
Gift this to the girlie who needs a cozy reminder that she doesn’t have to earn her rest—she can literally just take it easy.
Bonus: 30 Days to a Slower Life Ebook
Okay but if you really want to go off, there’s this 60-page digital guide that’s basically a month-long retreat in PDF form. It’s organized into four weekly themes plus an integration day (because we love a structured journey), and it’s packed with reflections, daily actions that won’t overwhelm, journa-ling prompts that hit deep, and affirmations that don’t feel cringe. Whether she’s craving more presence, romanticizing her homesteading dreams, or just needs to reset after a brutal season, this guide creates space for her to reconnect with herself and what actually matters. It’s soul-soothing without the spiritual bypassing, and it meets you exactly where you are.
This is for the bestie ready to commit to a whole vibe shift—30 days to completely recalibrate? Sign us up.
More Slow Living Gift Ideas to Complete the Vibe
And listen, if you want to go even harder on the slow living gift game, there are tons of other options that fit the aesthetic. Think printed mugs with gentle affirmations for her morning coffee ritual, wall art and posters that remind her to slow down every time she looks up from her phone, slow living coloring books for when she needs to unplug and get creative, and even more comfort tea gift boxes because honestly, you can never have too many cozy tea moments. The slow living movement is having a moment for a reason—we’re all tired, bestie. These gifts are just permission slips to finally exhale.
The vibe? Thoughtful, intentional, and actually useful. These aren’t just things that’ll end up in the back of a closet—they’re tools and reminders for building a life that feels good, not just one that looks good on the internet. And in this economy, both financially and mentally? That’s the biggest flex of all.
So go ahead and treat your favorite people (and yourself, no judgment) to something that supports the life they actually want to live. We’re all trying to heal here, might as well look cute doing it. 💚
