35 Small Gift Ideas That Spread Joy

Small and affordable, they’re perfect for Hanukkah, as well. Stuff your stockings better this year with these tiny treasures guaranteed to delight everyone on your list.

1. KOR SHOTS Black Magic

This tangy, tasty shot of activated charcoal blended with ginger, lemon juice, and coconut water sweeps away toxins from too much merrymaking. Pair it with KOR SHOTS Wellness Ginger to soothe tummy trouble brought on by holiday overindulgence. 

2. Mineral Fusion Berried Gem Nail Polish

Sparkly and glamorous, this chemical-free nail color is perfect for New Year’s parties. Add a bottle of Mineral Fusion’s Confetti polish for an even bolder statement.

3. Jet Zone Jet Lag Prevention

This homeopathic jet lag remedy makes travel easier for everyone. It’s gentle enough for little kids, and comes in a convenient portable size to slip into carry-ons. 

4. Himalaya PartySmart

This combination of grape extract, andrographis, chicory, amla, and other herbs prevents post-party pain and regrets. The box slips easily into a jacket pocket or evening purse.

5. Every Man Jack Sandalwood Body Bar

The guys on your list will love its light-but-earthy scent, with no chemicals or artificial fragrances. Pair it with mini sizes of Every Man Jack deodorant and face wash.

6. The Republic of Tea Single Sips

Add these powdered mixes to cold or hot water for an instant healing beverage. Choose from Apple Cider Vinegar, made with cleansing apple cider vinegar crystals, cranberry, and hibiscus; Turmeric, a spicy blend featuring turmeric, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, and monk fruit; and Daily Greens (not shown), with revitalizing matcha, moringa, spirulina, and chlorella.

7. WishGarden Herbs Emotional Ally

When too many houseguests and holiday festivities leave nerves frazzled, a quick spray of this small-sized herbal potion brings instant balance.

8. Lily’s Sweets Artisanal Chocolate Bark Salted Almond 

This Fair Trade, salty-chocolate bark is sweetened with stevia for a break from the holiday sugar-fest. Pair it with Lily’s Coconut, Crispy Rice, or Blood Orange chocolate bars.

9. Zuzu Sazerac Luxe Lipstick

The peachy-gold color from natural minerals is perfect for beach-bound sisters or moms. Add a tube of Vegas, a shimmery copper, for New Year’s fetes.

10. Dr. Tung’s Snap-on Toothbrush Sanitizers

These antibacterial discs infused with pure essential oils snap onto any toothbrush to protect against pathogens. Perfect for travel or everyday use to ward off winter germs. 

11. Good Day Kids Probiotic Chocolate

A smart alternative to candy, these stocking-sized mini chocolate treats are infused with tummy-soothing probiotics and colored with fruits and vegetables,
–not chemicals. 

12. Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein Bars

These non-GMO, gluten-free bars feature 15 gm of protein from bone broth and grass-fed whey. Pick from two flavors: Salted Chocolate Almond and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip. 

13. Eclectic Earth Cumberland Earrings

These super-affordable, handmade earrings feature patinated bronze filigree leaves and gold-plated pinecone charms. And the company’s mission to provide jobs for people with disabilities, refugee families, and retirees is sure to delight the socially conscious on your list.

14. Kiss My Face Sport Hot Spots

For snowboarding teens or skiing spouses, this mess-free tube slips easily into a parka pocket and offers natural sun protection for lips, nose, cheeks, and ears.  

15. Kuli Kuli Moringa Vegetable Powder

Because no one eats enough veggies during the holidays. One portable packet contains the equivalent of two cups of concentrated greens.

16. ShiKai Borage Therapy Hand Cream

This ultra-moisturizing cream combats chronic dry skin, itching, and redness. The key ingredient is borage oil, a rich source of skin-soothing omega-6 oils. 

17. Alaffia Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice Home Fragrance

A little spritz freshens the air and adds a cozy holiday ambiance to your home (or office … or car). The scent is reminiscent of pumpkin pie, with notes of nutmeg, clove, and vanilla. 

18. NOW Solutions Let There Be Peace & Quiet+

Escape from stress with the help of soothing essential oils. Lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, and a calming Peaceful Sleep blend are combined in a gift-friendly four-pack for total stress relief.

19. Nuun Electrolytes

Perfect for your favorite athlete, this on-the-go tube of drink mix tablets hydrates and energizes with electrolytes. Sweetened with monk fruit and stevia, it’s a low-sugar alternative to energy drinks. Pick from three flavors.

20. Gaiam Toeless Yoga Socks

Keep feet warm on chilly mornings with toeless socks that leave digits free and add grip, not slip. Pair them with Gaiam Grippy Yoga Gloves.

21. The Seaweed Bath Co Hydrating Seaweed Bath

When the ocean’s too far away, these single-use, seaweed-infused bath salts detoxify, hydrate, and replenish with the bounty of the ocean.

22. Imagine Jewelry Herkimer and Copper Necklace

Made with cruelty-free Herkimer “diamonds” woven into copper, this simple, elegant line of jewelry supports sustainable incomes for disadvantaged communities.

 23. Burt’s Bees Men’s Shave Cream

Linden extract and calendula calm skin before shaving, with a clean, manly scent. Pair it with a Preserve Triple Razor, made with recycled and recyclable plastic. 

24. Spry Natural Bubble Gum

This sugar-free chewing gum is sweetened with cavity-preventing xylitol to keep teeth healthy and strong. Also available in Cinnamon, Spearmint, and Green Tea for the gum-chewing folks on your list.

25. Epic Wild Boar Bars

For your favorite Paleo eater who’s bored with beef jerky, these sustainably sourced bars are made with wild boar, bacon, and cranberry. Other options include bison, venison, turkey, and wild salmon. 

26. EO Lavender Hand Sanitizer

Made with lavender essential oil and infused with echinacea, this chemical-free spray in a compact size is ideal for moms, kids, and holiday travelers.  

27. ChicoBag Travel Zip Pouches

These eco-friendly, portable pouches come in packs of three, in four different designs/colors (shown here: Midnight Swells). Slim and stylish, they hold everything from cell phones to passports to makeup and toiletries. 

28. Alter Eco Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Truffles

There is something special about these rich, silky truffles. They are made with Ecuadorian chocolate and health-boosting coconut oil. Other flavors include Salted Caramel and Mint Creme.

29. ICU Eyewear

These eco-friendly sunglasses are made from reclaimed plastic, recycled metal, and sustainable bamboo. Available in a variety of styles, they’re perfect for skiers or beach-bound travelers.

30. Natural Factors TravelBiotic

For the travelers on your list, this shelf-stable probiotic features a proprietary room-temperature stable strain of Bifidobacterium longum. It is one of the world’s most researched and effective probiotic strains.

31. EOS Lip Balm

This super-hydrating smoother, made with plant oils and antioxidants, comes in a compact round ball to protect lips from winter chapping and cracking.  

32. Mushroom Wisdom Maitake “EZ” Spray

Perfect for cold and flu season, this on-the-go spray fortifies the immune system against bugs with the help of maitake mushroom.

33. Acure Organic Dry Shampoo

Perfect for travelers and busy moms, this light, fast-acting powder absorbs oil and removes grime without water. Made with plant-based, organic ingredients. 

34. Andalou Naturals Brightening Get Started Kit

Give someone the gift of glowing skin with this natural beauty find. The kit contains Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser, Clementine + C Illuminating Toner, Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask, Probiotic + C Renewal Cream, and Purple Carrot + C Luminous Night Cream.

35. GoodLight Fig Grapefruit Candle

Made with palm wax, cotton wicks, and essential oils, this travel-friendly candle comes in a little tin with a lid for portable, mood-enhancing light.