40 Best Gifts to Buy for Yourself That Will Totally Bring a Smile to Your Face
It's time to treat yourself.
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There comes a time in life when we all think to ourselves, "I deserve a little treat." That gift for yourself could be anything — a new Nespresso machine, a new pair of joggers, or maybe even a new vitamin C serum. Regardless, we're here to tell you that buying a new goodie for yourself is never a bad thing. In fact, we encourage it. When was the last time you took the time and spent the money on yourself after all? Our guess is it's probably been a while. So, if you're on the hunt for the best gifts to buy yourself, we're here to say good job.
There's no need to justify a gift for yourself, but if you must, why don't you take some time to think of all you've accomplished: You hit triple digits on your bench press? That calls for an at-home massager that'll help soothe your muscles until your next gym sesh. You PR'ed in a half marathon? Buy yourself some recovery slides to help prep for your next big race. Finally booked that trip you always talked about going on? Snag a durable carry-on that'll outlast international travel.
Have no shame about your self-gifting game. We support expensive, luxurious gifts every once in a while, and you should too! You're probably used to buying thank-you gifts for friends, family, and co-workers, so it's time for some ideas to thank you, too.
Below, check out our list of the best gifts to buy for yourself, which consists of some of our favorite items that we've bought for ourselves, as well as some goodies we'd love to have. As gifting experts, we're fairly confident you'll find at least a half-dozen items perfect for Y-O-U!
Summer Cartwright is senior editor for Best Products and FirstFinds and is based in New York. She has written and edited for sites including Cosmo, People, InStyle, Food & Wine, Real Simple, and StyleCaster. Her interests outside of work include running, eating dessert, and playing with her two cats, Peaky and Polly. She received her master’s degree in magazine writing from New York University, and her bachelor’s degree in public affairs journalism from The Ohio State University.
Iman Balagam is a freelance writer who has been in the beauty industry for nearly five years. She has written for and contributed to top women’s magazines and digital brands such as Harper's BAZAAR, Allure, Byrdie, Elle and more. She will try *nearly* anything and spends a lot of time looking for new ways to store her beauty products in a small New York apartment.
Taylor is a freelance commerce editor for Hearst’s Enthusiast Group. She works with content for Best Products, Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, and Bicycling. Taylor has her Master’s in Journalism from Quinnipiac University, where she found love for the editorial world through her internship at Flaunt Magazine. You can find the Boston-based editor getting lost in books or on hiking trails, curating playlists based on mood, and scouring the city for vintage treasures.
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