It is coming up to that time of year so I thought I would bring you my Christmas gift ideas for spoonies 2025. Whatever your budget I hope you can find something suitable for the Spoonie in your life. The products with a * are affiliate links but there are no sponsored products mentioned in this blog post.
If it is you who is the Spoonie have you checked out my ultimate guide to preparing for the festive season? I hope if you are feeling stuck, this list may give your some Christmas gift ideas you can hint at to your loved ones. If you think there are any glaring oversights, let me know, I am happy to update the list.
Stocking Fillers
Electric Wax Melter
I have used a tea light variation for several years, but have recently upgraded to a mains powered one. It has made such a big difference in terms of the scent it gives off as well as the ease of using it. A quick word of warning, as with any gift involving scent make sure your spoonie is not too sensitive for this, speaking personally I am completely fine with natural essential oil products, but can’t tolerate chemical scents. This is an updated version of my wax melt burner* (mine doesn’t have the colour changing options, gutted but I can’t afford to pay to upgrade it just to get the colour). I’ve got a similar one in my office/craft room.
Essential Oil Diffuser
I am a long time fan of these. I started out with the simplest / cheapest possible but over the last couple of years, I have upgraded them. My current model in the office seems to be unavailable. Brands of accessories like these seem to come and go so quickly, have you noticed? I actually need to upgrade my bedroom one and I am torn between this one with the Himalayan Salt* and this one, which has a remote control*, although so many of my bedroom gadgets have remotes so? As far back as 2016, I wrote about the benefits of treating pain with essential oil diffusion.
Pencil Grips
iPencil Grips
These are such small things that have made a big difference. For my iPencil, I use these grips*. They come in a pack of three (even though I and I expect most people only have one iPencil) but they are all different colours so I guess you can change them according to mood. They make the iPencil more comfortable to hold for longer periods, like when I am working in procreate. I used these until I upgraded my iPad last Christmas at which point I got a new iPencil that magnetises to the side of the iPad.
Coloured Pencil Grips
I also have a similar product for use with coloured pencils and also with diamond painting pens. My exact set which is all blue does not seem to be in stock, there are however some much nicer sets of multicoloured ones, like these*. If your spoonie enjoys adult colouring or diamond painting these could make all the difference. They are excellent for hyper-mobility issues. The set of twelve grips means you can have several on-the-go coloured pencils ready to grab.
Mobile Phone Flexible Clamp
I bought mine to use for over the craft desk filming, but I am aware that many people have said it hurts their arm holding their phone for long periods of time. As a spoonie access to virtual networking communities can be vital. So, if you have your phone temporarily, safely clamped to a table or other convenient place. Your hands are then free other than scrolling and interacting.
Phone/Tablet Stand
More tech aids. During the day, when I am not using the flexible clamp my phone lives on this magsafe Kickstand Charger*. A lot of the time it is not plugged in, I just charge it when needed. I have another stand in the bedroom that charges the iPhone and iWatch at the same time. Stands keep it ready at the perfect viewing position, and so much easier to pick up and go, that when lying flat on a table. Being a bit of an Apple geek my workspace features my main monitor two monitors with the iPhone stood in front of it (the iPad tends to live in the bedroom.
Cosy Pyjamas or Leisure Wear
There appear to be three types of spoonies, those who thankfully are still well enough to regularly go out to work. They are very grateful to get comfortable when they are home. Those who are well enough to be out and about when possible, they are also grateful to get comfortable when they are home. Then the third who rarely manage to go out and basically live in comfortable clothing because they can’t wear anything else! I pretty much live in Pretty Secrets pyjamas from Simply Be. Whichever type of spoonie your loved one is I doubt you can go wrong with cosy pyjamas when considering Christmas gift ideas.
Soft Fluffy Slipper Boots
There is something magical about putting your feet into toasty warm slipper boots. However, I have to confess, being a larger size (weight, not foot size) my slippers are lucky to last a year as the inside tramples down so fast. When this happens a flat unsupported soul is far more preferable to a hard plastic checkerboard that some shoes have. I then end up walking on the sides of the boot that have flattened.
I’m not going to link to any products here because given the issues mentioned I replace my slippers so often that there is not a product or brand I completely endorse.
Mindfulness Colouring
As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, Adult Colouring is great for mindfulness and therefore popular with some spoonies. It is also a good call for some elderly people. So if your Spoonie has not tried it, this night not be a bad shout when it comes to Christmas gift ideas.
Colouring Books
There are so many products available these days. This Amazon Page* shows a good selection, from the pretty floral ones which I like, through to bad language which is not my cup of tea if I’m honest, but I completely understand that this is a venting mechanism for many people. I have built quite a collection of favourite adult colouring books and designers. But to get started all you need is one book. If you are unsure of your recipient’s taste a round-up collection with different artists and genres would be a good starting point.
Colouring Mediums
The easiest way to start in probably with coloured pencils. There are many popular sets on Amazon*. Alcohol markers*, which are also easily purchase on Amazon are very popular. If you are new to the colouring world, think felt tip pens for grown ups that don’t streak. If you go down this route make sure the colouring book is single sided as they bleed through.
Pill Boxes
A Pillbox could be a good shout if your spoonie doesn’t have one. Both Michael and I have had one of these* since May 2019 and they are doing a great job. We previously had a different brand that was good for a year maybe but then stopped closing properly. If they are not currently using a pillbox they should consider it, it takes away and confusion as to whether tablets have been taken or not. Every six days I sit and fill both our boxes for the coming week.
Candles
Much like the wax melt situation, if you are considering scented candles make sure your spoonie is ok with scent. There is something magical about the flickering lights at this time of year. From October through to February at the minimum, you are likely to find me using candles in more than one room. I also have LED candles that can be used even in warmer weather. Of course, LED candles would still be great for spoonies with sensitivities to fragrance.
Gifts for under the Tree
Of course, I am assuming like us you have budget-friendly gifts in your stocking and main presents under the tree. Every home is different though if this is not the case for you just swap and change the ideas as you see fit.
Do you do expensive main presents?
Do you do expensive presents? I always have with my parents growing up and with my husband in recent years. Of course, when I say expensive it is a relative term, as in more than £50 for one gift for example. But this year we are really looking at the whole gifting thing. Because, in general, if we need something we get it at the time and if we can’t afford to get it at the time, we can’t really afford to get it at Christmas. Of course, if you have Children things are very different.
Some years we go for a more handcrafted or tiny budget option and just exchange some stocking fillers. This allows us to have the budget to get some special foods. However, I am including some Christmas gift ideas for a variety of budgets, because of course, we are not all in the same situation.
Amazon Kindle
I am a long time user of Kindles I currently have a Paperwhite*, but the only books I read on the device are novels. There is still a place in my life for physical books, in general, these include ‘coffee table’ books. As well as books I read on the Kindle app on my desktop, principally productivity books, recipes and other reference categories. The beauty of a Kindle is that, you have on you at any one time, not just the book you are currently reading but a huge choice of next reads. For anyone who travels, this is space-saving at its best.
Amazon Echo
Yes, another Amazon product. We have used Echo’s for a number of years now and they keep getting better. As a spoonie one of the first things I relied on Alexa for was reminding me to take my medication, which I talk about on this blog post on the sister blog.
A lightweight vacuum cleaner
Early this year we purchased a cordless stick vacuum cleaner, a Hoover model. In so many ways it has been fantastic and allows me to easily to a spot of vacuuming when I want to. The only negative with mine is the volume. I guess like a lot of things in life, you get what you pay for. If I was to be purchasing one at this point I would choose a model which specifically states it is quiet.
Robot Vacuum
If your pockets are a little deeper, Robot vacuum cleaners seem to be a popular choice in the Spoonie community. Other than budget the two main hurdles we have is, the house is spread over two floors and it is quite busy, my polite-to-myself way of saying cluttered.
An iPad Pro
By far the most expensive item on the list! If your loved one is a Spoonie Blogger an iPad Pro may be one of your best Christmas Gift Ideas because let’s face it they have the power to do everything you need to do combined with complete portability. Forget working at home, this would allow you to work in bed! My current set up is a Mac Studio, a standard iPad and my iPhone and iWatch. Of course not all tablets are Apple made, they just are in my world. Take the idea and run with whatever brand you prefer.
A Weighted Blanket
have seen many discussions about them between people with Fibromyalgia and I have seen many people recommending them. If your Spoonie suffers from stress or anxiety weighted blankets are said to be of benefit. I have one, I don’t use it all the time, but at the times I need it, it is a valuable asset.
Your Perfect Gift
I am hoping in amongst this list you have found one or more useful suggestions for Christmas Gift Ideas. If you have found it useful, I would be grateful if you could share it on social media so others can benefit too.