Looking to buy a lonely friend a gift but don’t know where to start? What do you gifts do you buy an introverted friend? Let me share my favourite gifts for any friend in your life that’s struggling with loneliness.

Books

Books make for a great way to entertain and pass the time for any woman. But this is especially true for women that are introverted or lonely. Books breathe life into those and filled only or have little to no social life.

Youtube subscription

A YouTube subscription is an excellent idea for someone feeling lonely because it’ll give them access to a plethora of videos with the ability to download them for offline use. YouTube has a ton of inspiring, motivating, and uplifting videos for anyone feeling down or lonely. There are even co-working videos available if your friend works from home and wants another form of connection.

Spotify subscription

A Spotify or an equivalent Music subscription is a fantastic idea for anyone feeling alone because this when I have the easiest sure-fire ways to lift anyone’s spirits.

Music Subscription: brain.fm

A subscription to brain.fm is a beautiful idea for those women feeling lonely who need to be productive. This is a science-based Music subscription that helps increase productivity and hence more focus and relaxation.

Diy and crafts

Providing a subscription to crafts or purchasing the supplies and gifting them is a wonderful way to help them pass the time and develop a fun habit.

Apple or Google play gift card

Another option is a gift card to the app store of their choice. This way, they can purchase any apps they like if they have a smartphone or use a lot of technology.

Store/Cafe gift cards

My favorite options are store gift cards, especially for those who feel lonely because it’s one of the easiest ways to surround yourself with people in a comfortable, non-threatening way. If the woman in your life is an introvert, this is a lucky way to help her surround herself with other human beings.

Phone/laptop

Every woman should have a smartphone or laptop. If she needs an updated one, this is a fantastic gift for obvious reasons.

Duolingo

Much like crafting and other hobbies learning in language can be a great way to pass the time and build a healthy habit. This also gives the woman in your life the opportunity to take virtual classes where they can meet other people and learn from other teachers in a controlled, approachable setting.

Exercise Membership

Another great option is virtual or physical membership. A physical membership will allow the woman in your life to surround herself with other people. However, if this is too much, a virtual option is just as great, especially one like peloton because they have like classes where she will see other members and teachers, and it helps with feeling less alone.

Virtual Co-working Membership

Focusmate is a fantastic way to connect with a virtual partner (anywhere in the world) and co-work. It’s a virtual way to focus and get whatever someone needs to do, done.

Need to find the perfect present for a stay at home mom (SAHM)? I’ve been a stay a home mom for so many years and here are the gifts I wish loved ones would buy!

Step tracker

Many moms find themselves; you guessed it spending a lot of time at home, and it easy to put workouts and fitness or health on the back burner. An easy way to stay fit and on top of your physical activity is to purchase a step tracker. It’s encouraging and motivating to see how many steps you’re taking in a day and work hard to attend your daily goal.

My favorite ones (ascending price order) are:

Apple Watch

Fitbit

Samsung

Exercise membership

Whether physical or virtual, an exercise membership is helpful because it will encourage the mum in your life to either get out of the house to exercise or promote physical activity right at home and possibly with her children.

I’ve tried a ton, and here are the virtual ones I love:

Peloton

Body Groove

Gift cards

Gift cards are always welcomed and an easy winner because they allow Moms to buy what they want. No guessing necessary. You give the Mom complete control of the gift, which is always much appreciated!

Some gift ideas include:

Favorite cafe:

Starbucks, Panera Bread, etc.

Most frequented stores:

Target, Walmart, etc.

Restaurants& Food-delivery type of gift cards:

Pizza, Chipotle, Five Guys, etc.

Non-specific gift cards like:

Visa or Mastercard

Audiobooks

If the Mom in your life is a book lover, audiobooks will always come in handy because they’re relatively easy to listen to; much like a podcast. It can be listened to on the go or while waiting for kids after school.

Vacuum

Side note: I only recommend this gift if you are 1000% certain that Mom you’re buying for is a neat freak and will thoroughly appreciate this gift and sentiment. Otherwise, this may come off as very condescending or stereotypical. For a Mom like myself that loves to clean, I’d be thrilled with this gift because it would make my life easier! LOL For mum’s that don’t care to clean, not so much.

I love these vacuums:

Robo

Shark

Swiffer

Hoover

Spa day

Every single Mom needs a least one spa day a year! This can be anything the mother would like. The point here is to make sure that she is pampered and relaxed.

Kids memberships

On a similar note, any membership for kids is just as effective as a spa day since it allows Mom some alone time and structured activities for the kids. I’ll share some virtual options I frequently use.

Outschool

If you click here to sign up, you’ll recieve $20 free towards your first class so there’s no risk in trying it out! We use Outschool everyday and love it.

Duolingo

Click here to try it out!

It can be hard to decide on the perfect present or gift for our kids. Here’s a list of my kids favourite tried and true winners. Bonus, we are full-time travelers and most, if not all of these gifts can be packed in a suitcase. (Yes, even the last gift listed!)

Magformers

This is one of my kids’ favorite toys. They are basically cool shaped magnets but are super high quality. There are other knockoff versions, but i can’t speak to them as I wasn’t willing to find out whether they were good quality. Magnets are hazardous if ingested to both kids and pets, so it wasn’t worth the risk. 

Legos

Everyone knows legos are classic fun, creative staple toys. It’s one of the few toys that always makes the cut. It truly fosters my kid’s creativity in a way many toys (beyond magformers and learning resources cubes) have. The classic sets are your best bet for a first kit or even as an addition to your collection. They have the most bricks, especially the bigger cubes, and allow the most freedom to create whatever your kid wants. 

Barbie dolls

Alright, i struggled writing this one down. I have this thing, this love-hate relationship with barbie. Considering that barbie now offers their fashionista collections, I’m a tiny bit more comfortable sharing this one. Barbie dolls give kids, yes boys too, the ability to play pretend in their own way. And now, barbie offers a bigger INCLUSIVE collection, which is extremely important. 

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Playdoh

Full disclosure, I write this with complete hesitation because I’m not too fond of the mess it makes and leaves behind. However, my kid, and I’m pretty sure every kid I’ve ever met, loves it. Now, you don’t need to get crazy buying all the machine tools that playdough offers. The love for them is short-lived and stunts creativity. Trust me, I know. 

Experiments

I’m such a massive fan of all-inclusive experiment kits because 

1. I’m not a crafty pinning type of mom. No, I don’t have time to gather all the supplies and create this cutesy experiment. Give me the damn tools and instructions, and let’s get this party started!
2. I like easy. Period. There isn’t a price for peace of mind, yall. 
3. They foster learning in a fun way.

Tent

My kids love tents, and I think all kiddos do because it helps create a safe space to play, wonder, or even think/cry. The kind of tent you buy and how you set it up gets to be unique to your littles. You can purchase a pop-up tent to give your kids a space to pretend. You can get extra fancy and create a more comfortable reading nook or an area to process emotions and feelings privately. Think: “a feelings corner kind of thing.” 

Board games 

We are huge fans of family-style board games etc. some of our favorites are :

1. Monopoly
2. Anything made by Brainbox
3. Bananagrams
4. Trouble
5. Snakes and ladders
6. Rhino Hero
7. Dominos
8. Candyland
9. Life
10. UNO

Diary

Every child should have THAT special notebook. Whether or not you refer to it as a diary is up to you. Honestly, it doesn’t matter at all. The idea here is that you create an opportunity for your child to WRITE. Kids need ways to express themselves. Exercising a writing habit, especially while young, will be one of the best, more impactful things you do for your child. 

Chromebook

This is great, depending on your child’s age—a cost-effective way to introduce your child to technology and computers specifically. 

Tablet or iPad

this one will depend on your budget, preferences, and reasons for use. i like the iPad for obvious reasons. The UI is practically flawless. Everything syncs seamlessly, and it’s basically virus-proof. LOL. On the other hand, i like tablets for their affordable price points, UI freedom. I’m an android girl at heart. 

Marble run

I purchased this one from Amazon; however, you can DIY this in a fun and cheap way if thats your thing. All you’d need would be a cheap bag of marbles, a large box/cardboard, and some strong tape. 

Puzzles

Puzzles are fun. They keep kids occupied for a long time and provide the opportunity for some peace and quiet. 

Art easel

An art easel provides a more fun environment to paint, draw, or color. It also doubles as a tool for homeschooling.

Instrument: (Guitar or Ukelele is best)

Instruments are going by 2 to help kids grow their IQ and have fun at the same time. This isn’t the quietest option, but everyone can enjoy it as your child gets better and better.