Inspiring gift ideas for women (the women who are doing it all)

There are some brilliant gift ideas for women out there, especially from UK small businesses (have I told you I’m a fan?!) — but finding something that says ‘I see you’, ‘I get it’, ‘I know you’re not saying the words but are just bloody exhausted’? That’s trickier. It’s also so important. Because as women, these little love tokens from our friends and family can absolutely mean the world. Think about when somebody last surprised you this way. Didn’t it lift your spirits? Raise a smile? Remind you that actually, it’s probably all going to be ok and maybe you can keep going after all? A little ‘just because’ gift can also bring us closer.

How maintaining friendships is good for our health

It’s not just the short-term pick-me-up that gift-giving helps with either. American research found that deep friendships which are maintained can help improve your health on every level — they are just as important as diet and exercise. Quality friendships have been linked to lower blood pressure, lower BMI and a reduced risk of diabetes, across all age groups¹. So cheering up those we love with a heartfelt gift is a good way of cherishing those friendships and looking after our nearest and dearest, too.