17 Best Gifts to Cheer Someone Up

Gifts to Cheer Someone Up

When someone you care about is going through a hard time, it can be hard to know what to say to cheer them up. Whether your friend or a family member is dealing with a hard time at work, battling anxiety or depression, going through a breakup or they are just having a few rough days as we all do, getting them a gift to cheer them up is the perfect way to show you care. We’ve put together this list of gifts to cheer someone up, from funny gifts to meaningful wellness packages, these are sure to cheer anyone up.

  1. Spa Day Experience
  2. Spa Day Experience

    A pamper day will cheer anyone up, so regardless of who it is in your life that needs cheering up, consider gifting them a spa day experience. Who doesn’t want to feel pampered and relaxed during a difficult time?

  3. Wine Hamper
  4. Tell me you wouldn’t feel instantly cheered up if you opened your door and saw this!? Containing a pair of Francis Ford Coppola California wines from the award-winning Diamond Collection, the complex cabernet and merlot feature luscious plum and red raspberry flavors and are paired with a variety of complementary gourmet snacks. Delish!

  5. Mini Getaway
  6. Mini Getaway

    Getting away for the weekend on a little adventurous trip will surely cheer anyone up! Cloud9 Living offer getaways with a difference, from whale watching expeditions to camping trips in the woods, they’ll feel refreshed and full of cheer upon their return.

  7. Beer and Wine Hamper
  8. Gather your friends, whip out this hamper and let the good times roll! Regardless of who in your life needs cheering up, they’ll appreciate this hamper full of goodies and will be feeling better in no time!

  9. Happiness Journal
  10. Happiness Journal

    Get them into the practice of five minute daily journaling to reflect reflect on their day and bring out the positives to keep them in a good mood. Thinking about the good parts of their day, the things you are grateful for and your truths will help cheer them up!

  11. Cheer Up Ring
  12. Cheer Up Ring

    You can’t get more direct than a ring that tells you to cheer up! This cute little accessory is the perfect reminder to keep it cheerful and not take life too seriously.

  13. Pampering Set
  14. Pampering Set

    Gift them some much-needed “me” time with this nourishing bath and spa collections. The gift of relaxation is definitely going to cheer up a friend in need. This little kit contains body oil, lip balm, calming soap and a candle.

  15. Succulent Subscription
  16. Adding greenery to your home could cheer anybody up! It also improves air quality and general wellness, so how could you not be cheered up by having a house full of these cute succulents!

  17. Smile Pendant
  18. Smile Pendant

    Maybe the gift to cheer them up needs to be a little more in their face. In that case, this cute necklace that they can wear each day will be a constant reminder for them to smile!

  19. Success Crate
  20. Maybe they’ve had some bad luck in business lately and need something to cheer them up and get their head back in the game. This subscription helps entrepreneurs and everyday people feel empowered. Each delivery includes a NY best seller and exclusive goodies curated to help reach goals faster.

  21. Shower Steamers
  22. Shower Steamers

    Sometimes all it takes to cheer up and put yourself in a better mood is a refreshing shower. These calming shower steamers will add a beautiful aroma and extra element of relaxation to their shower.

  23. Mindfulness Dice
  24. Mindfulness Dice

    This set contains six color-coded blocks with 36 practices and thousands of possible combinations to perform and leave them feeling their best. They’ll discover calming meditations, positive mantras, mind-boosting journaling and therapeutic self-care goals.

  25. Affirmation Cards
  26. This set of 40 daily motivational cards will help them immerse in relaxation and get energized to meet their full potential every single day. Whenever they need cheering up, they can turn to these cards to get their positive mindset back on track.

  27. Rude / Funny Candle
  28. Rude / Funny Candle

    If you’re going the tough love approach, here’s the gift for you. Your friend will get the message and then be able to chill in the ambience of their new fragrant candle. All they have to do to cheer up is read the label over and over!

  29. Dammit Doll
  30. Maybe their way of cheering up is by letting out their frustration. When the stresses of work, life, kids etc just get too much, they can take a second and smash the Dammit Doll around until they have cheered up!

  31. Smiley Face Socks
  32. Smiley Face Socks

    How could you feel down with these adorable socks on your feet? Not only will they keep their feet feeling super comfy all day, they’ll be reminded to smile every time they look down.

  33. Personal Mini Bar
  34. Personal Mini Bar

    On the go cheering up just got easier! This cheeky little kit contains five 50 ml bottles, ready to fill with their favorite spirits and mixers. They’re nestled in a compact vegan leather case. The foam insert keeps their tiny bottles of cheer in place, ready to whip out whenever they feel the need!


    Thanks for checking out our best gifts to cheer someone up! We hope you found something that will help them feel better! You can’t really go wrong with the ongoing subscription gifts we’ve listed, which is why they feature heavily in this list – we know they’ll love them! If you’re still looking for gifts to make someone feel better, check out our gifts for someone going through a breakup.

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