Yule Love This: 3 Reasons Why Amazon Is Your Ultimate Self-Care Elf

The holiday season is in full swing, and that means twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and that indefinable spark of magic permeating the air. Of course, squeezing in holiday merriment between your busy work schedule and getting all your holiday shopping done can be daunting, to say the least. In fact, the most recent Sesame survey revealed that 52% of people report an increase in anxiety around the holidays, so it’s important to make time for yourself during the “happiest time of the year.”

This is where Amazon really shines: While you enjoy the convenience of shopping from your favorite spot on the sofa, Amazon’s A-to-z Guarantee assures that your gifts will arrive in peak condition and lets you shop with confidence that your gifts will arrive on time. It’s Amazon’s way of removing shoppers’ most overwhelming worries from the gift giving experience (for your loved ones and yourself). Amazon’s speedy delivery times, affordable price points, and wide selection not only come in handy for your holiday shopping list — they also allow you to treat yourself to a bit of self-care amidst the holiday chaos.

Indulge In Self-Care From Head To Toe

While you’re trekking around town running errands or on your feet for hours in the kitchen prepping holiday dishes, it can be tough to fit in a much-needed pedicure for tired feet. This at-home pedicure kit comes with everything you need to freshen your feet and unwind after being on the go for countless hours.

And while you’re taking care of your feet, be sure to treat your face too. This face care collection from Scotch Porter is the perfect way to decompress after a long day or get glowy skin before a round of parties. Both products, as well as all our recommendations here, are sold by small businesses in Amazon’s store and are backed by Amazon’s A-to-z Guarantee, like the hundreds of millions of products offered every day in Amazon’s stores, so it’s the holiday self-care you deserve and you get to feel great about supporting small businesses.

Make Entertaining A Breeze

Whether you’re planning an elegant dinner party or want to be ready for the occasional surprise holiday guest, Amazon is your secret to being the mellowest host with the most. For example, this cucumber aloe margarita mix allows for a minimal-effort cocktail when surprise guests show up or when you want to celebrate but don’t have the space or resources to hire a private bartender. Or wow your guests with french tarts that say “I learned to bake in Paris” when really you just whipped up the most delicious dessert ever with a French tart baking set you found on Amazon. With everything else going on, entertaining should feel easy.

Give The Gift Of Self-Care To Others

Is there anything better than giving gifts that just keep giving, in the form of self-care? The Woobles are the cutest small-business born gift for that friend who could use a soothing distraction from life’s busyness. This beginner’s crochet kit comes with all the necessities to learn to crochet a penguin, chick, fox, and bunny. Or give the gift of simplified hair care. Dry winter weather is hard on hair, but if the reviews are any indication, this 2-in-1 Blow Dryer Brush from L’Ange makes getting ready for parties so fast and simple, you’ll have extra time to sit and enjoy one of those cucumber aloe margaritas.