The Sober Curator brings you 14 Fabulous Sober Gift Ideas for those special Valentine’s and Galentine’s on your list this year. It’s candy heart season, and you know what that means. It’s time to start gift shopping for all those special sober people in your life! That’s right, we have curated a list of 14 of the perfect fun and unique gift ideas that are 100% fun and zero-proof. We got super creative and ensured there was something for everyone at various price ranges. The best part? It’s ok if you spot something you want to treat yourself with, too!
#ADDTOCART is our cardio, and retail therapy feels good when we are gifting to our inner circle of sober peeps. You have to give it away to keep it, right? So let’s get to shopping Recovery Warriors!
Cameo, oh Cameo, wherefore art thou Sober Cameo?
Who doesn’t love a personalized video from their favorite stars? Whether shopping for a friend, family member, or co-worker, you can surprise and delight them with a customized video on Cameo made just for them! If you’ve never visited the Cameo site before, go in slow. Their roster of celebs is vast!
But don’t you worry, you’re pretty little sober head. We did the work for you and curated our list of sober favs and addiction/mental health awareness supporters, which are currently available at this post. (Please note, we can’t actually confirm anyone on this list is sober; we’re just basing this info on current Google searches) Each talent has individual pricing and restrictions.
- Dr. Drew – Celebrity Doctor: Addiction Medicine Specialist – Media Personality
- Braunwyn Windham-Burke – Bravo – The Real Housewives of Orange County
- Melissa Etheridge – Singer – Rock Legend
- Tom Arnold – Comedian – Actor: Roseanne
- Andy Dick – Actor – Comedian
- Paula Abdul – Singer, Dancer, TV Personality
- Lindsay Lohan – Actress – Parent Trap, Mean Girls
- Tommy Lee – Mötley Crüe
- Gary Busey – Actor – Lethal Weapon
- Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi – MTV – Jersey Shore
- Boy George – Singer – Culture Club
- Corey Feldman – Actor – The Goonies
Say my name, say my name…custom sober candy hearts for the win!
If someone gifted me customized candy hearts, I would literally loose my mind! Aren’t these the sweetest? We shopped around, and the sites we think are doing it best are listed below:
Come on, baby, light my sober fire!
Yeah, that’s right. We are bragging about Malicious Women Candle Co. again because it’s our site, and we can promote what we want, too! These hand-poured candles will draw you in with their witty slogans and comical phrases, but what’s at the core of these candles has so much more depth and weight. Whether you visit their storefront in Snohomish, WA, or check them out online, Malicious Women Candle Co. candles will light you up and warm your soul.
Sober Curator Pro Tip: ICYMI, here’s the love we’ve shown them before (and be sure we will again and again)
#ADDTOCART MALICIOUS WOMEN CANDLE CO.
Sing me a sober song!
Bring your favorite stories, feelings, and memories to life with a personalized song by Songfinch. Late last spring, a favorite co-worker of mine left the company to take a one-year radical sabbatical. (Something I recommend every do when and if you get the chance) Known as the karaoke king around the office, I knew we had to do something super special for him.
That’s where Songfinch came in. They have a super easy-to-use form on their website that will walk you through all the details they are looking for. It lets you select your mood, genre, and vocalist gender. This kind of gift will be played over and over again and can last a lifetime!
Sober Curator Pro Tip: Don’t be afraid to get detailed. I was blown away at how they wove tons of funny memories into a catchy song I had on repeat for at least a week. Don’t spring the extra dough to put the song inside a Teddy Bear. That was my only moment of buyer’s remorse.
She’s a Brick House! She’s mighty mighty, letting it all hang out!
Build memories with Legos! Photobrick turns legos into artwork! This company helps capture your life journey, memories, and emotions through photos. They devised an innovative design to capture your good stories, connect with them, and pass them on brick by brick. Do you love Legos? Then this Lego paint-by-numbers hybrid might be the fun DIY project you were looking for.
Pictured below on the left is the Photobrick piece I did of my two Boston Terriers, Roxie & Bella. It was a nice addition to the crazy Boston Tea Party wall collage I have going on in my bathroom. This activity was super fun and easy to make. Sober Curator Pro Tip: Invest in a thimble! My thumb was uber sore after hours and hours of Lego pressing.
Art therapy improves the mental health of people who are dealing with addictions, anxiety, attention disorders, grief and loss, dementia, depression, eating disorders, physical illness, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, and much more. We learned that we like to keep our hands busy and our creative minds stimulated. Read more here in our Curated Crafts section.
God, Grant me the serenity to #ADDTOCART
If you want affordable, well-made jewelry with meaning, we’ve curated just the collection for you! Brighton has a fabulous Serenity Angel Amulet collection. The Serenity prayer is engraved on the backside of the amulet. This is one of my favorite necklaces to wear, and I love that I can switch it up with a long chain or short chain or even add it to a bracelet.
Star Struck!
Let your intuition guide you with a natal chart reading from Analisa Six, our Sober Astrologer. In this reading, you will discover the patterns and personality traits most inherent to your selfhood. The Natal Chart can explain why we are the way we are, what patterns and dynamics we are most likely to attract or fall into, and the karma we are here to sort out in this lifetime. It’s a recommended reading, especially if it’s your first time getting to know your chart. Get ahold of her at @ladyofleosure on IG.
Is Tarot more your style? This a great reading if you are unsure or confused about the direction of your life or if you have a specific part of your life you want general guidance on. You are welcome to ask any questions that may come up during your time with us. All sessions are recorded for your convenience and emailed to you at a later date.
Your love is Shaken, Not Slurred
0% Alcohol. 100% Delicious. Curious Elixirs are booze-free craft cocktails for everyone. Handcrafted in the Hudson River Valley, they use only the best ingredients and nothing artificial. Their cocktails combine ONLY organic juices, spices, herbs, roots, barks, and botanicals.
Plus, let’s be honest. They had us at their tagline, “Shaken Not Slurred.” These alcohol-free cocktails are crafted for complexity. It is brewed without booze for maximum flavor and lightly carbonated to make your mouth dance. Each flavor is a collaboration between their team of world-class bartenders, herbalists, and food scientists.
Our current favs are Curious No. 2 and Curious No. 4 (which is in limited release) But you don’t have to take our word for it, try one of each! With their subscription club, this is a great gift that will be kept on giving with each monthly delivery. I just ordered their newest flavor, Curious No. 5 (also a limited release), to make sure it arrives in time for Galentine’s Day. This new flavor boosts its smoked cherry chocolate old-fashioned vibe and is the most complex and luxurious booze-free cocktail yet. Don’t worry; I’ll take one for the sober team and try it out for you.
#ADDTOCART CURIOUS ELIXIRS
50 Shades of #QUITLIT
A good recovery book or memoir is always a great gift idea for that special sober someone in your life. Make sure to peruse the #QUITLIT section of our site for book recommendations. Maybe your sober bestie is too busy to read but loves a good book on the go! Give the gift of Audible.
Clean Sobriety Queen
It may sound trite, but at the end of the day, all that matters is our connections to those around us. The people who form our family and communities make life rich and meaningful. Across every culture, people give gifts to deepen bonds — it’s one of the five love languages. Having designed products for everyone in your life, Dear Ava wants to make finding that right gift easier. Bonus: their necklaces are affordable, well-made, and in delightful packaging.
It’s easy to take friends and family for granted and forget to show gratitude. When we do remember, it’s often difficult to articulate that appreciation — hey, we’re not all Shakespeare! Dear Ava, I believe that sharing the right piece of writing that represents our emotions can be an invaluable way to express our feelings and deepen our bonds. We’ll cheer for that! We are impressed with how robust their necklace options are in their dedicated Recovery section of the online shop. And don’t you worry, we curated some of our favs just for you.
#ADDTOCART DEAR AVA
Does being Single on Valentine’s have to suck? NOPE
Does being single mean you have to look for love at the bottom of a vodka bottle? NOPE! Being normal is boring, and rallying for vitality is everything. Do we need booze to have fun? NOPE! No fuss and no foul! Nope, canned booze-free “Alt-tails” that evoke smile sip after sip.
Their complex fruit and herbal flavors are integrated to elevate your booze-free experience. These bubbly botanicals are like a party in a can and provide a premium, Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Alternative. And hello, their packaging is to die for! We love their gender-neutral, fruity face illustrations.
Nope provides you with four festive and fruity flavors that include Strawberry Basil Smash, Rosemary Vanilla Lemonade, Mango Margarita with Jalapeño, and Raspberry Lime Ginger Beer. Are you going to love them? YEP!
If you like it, then you had better put some paint on it!
Elle Crée — or “she creates” in French — produces artist-quality paint-by-number kits designed and made in Portland, Oregon, by illustrator Rachel Austen. Featuring a diverse array of illustrations, including still life and iconic historical figures, each kit includes non-toxic hand-mixed acrylic paints and minimal, eco-friendly packaging. Elle Crée uses locally sourced components and USA-made materials whenever possible, which is ideal for the conscious consumer. Kits may be purchased online or in-store at over 100 retailers across the United States.
Whether you are gifting a kit to that special sober someone or perhaps painting it first and then presenting it as a gift, these quality kits are fun and easy to follow. The Seattle kit you see pictured above took me approximately 3-4 hours from start to finish. It’s not perfect, but neither is the City of Seattle, and it brings me joy. And don’t forget, art therapy is good for the sou,l and handmade gifts are always in style.
Color Me Badd
Adult coloring is always a good idea. We’ve curated some of our favorite recovery coloring books and other pop culture favs. Coloring is relaxing and easy to do while you’re in a Zoom meeting, listening to a podcast, watching TV, or even listening to your favorite jams. So, sharpen up your colored pencils and pull out the markers. This activity is fun for all ages and easy to do alone or even in a small group.
#ADDTOCART RECOVERY COLORING BOOKS
#ADDTOCART SOBER POP COLORING BOOKS
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Resources Are Available
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