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Top 8 Top Stress Relievers For Under $20

By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com

Updated June 15, 2007

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It's hard to find the perfect gift. Fortunately, this list includes thoughtful gifts that help relieve stress for the recipient as well as you, the giver! Look through this list of stress relieving gifts for under $20 and find the perfect thing for that special someone--even if that someone is you! Each item has a description and approximate price next to it, to make "shopping" easier. Enjoy!

1. Home Spa Kit, $13.50

This is a great spa kit for the price! It includes lotion, bath salt, a massager, massage oil, and a candle for you to set up your bathroom and give yourself a spa treatment that includes the soothing scents of lavender, chamomile and sage. Feel great as you relax, and look great afterward.
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2. Tealight Tranquility Fountains, $19.99

These fountains are such a great deal I've already gotten them for myself! They include water, candles, and cordless convenience to make any room (including the office) more soothing. They make a great gift for anyone--including yourself!
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3. Simple Abundance Gratitude Journal, $3

Journaling has proven health benefits, and being thankful for what you have can help you feel less stressed about what you don’t have, and what you wish you didn’t have! This journal combines some of the best benefits of journaling with the practice of experiencing gratitude. It’ll help you develop a mindset that’s more resistant to stress.
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4. Aromatherapy Car Diffuser, $9

Aromatherapy can be a great stress reliever. For the person with a difficult commute, this can be the ultimate stress reliever: an aromatherapy diffuser that plugs into the car's cigarette lighter! Could this actually make traffic a relaxing experience?
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5. Lavender Essential Oil $8

Aromatherapy has soothing properties, and lavender in particular is calming. This oil can be burned in any diffuser to help everyone in the room (or car) feel less stressed.
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6. Electronic Calorie Pedometer, $19.99

Exercise is a great stress reliever, and this fun pedometer includes a tally of distance traveled, steps taken and calories burned, to make walking or jogging fun and encouraging. For the right person, this gift can be just the motivation needed to stick with a healthy new exercise habit and feel great.
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7. Silk Long Underwear, $19.99 and Under

Silk Long Johns allow people to get out and get moving when it’s cold (exercise is a great stress reliever!) or feel super-cozy staying inside sipping tea (another favorite way to relieve stress). Having the soft feel of silk on their skin makes most people feel warm, safe and relaxed. These are enough reasons for me!
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8. Slow Cooker, from $19.50

While they're not new, slow cookers have made a comeback because of their convenience. With today's stressful, busy lifestyles, who wouldn't like to throw a few things into a pot in the morning and come home to a house that smells great and a meal that tastes delicious? This crock pot is a smaller one, which would be ideal for one- or two-person households, and it comes at a great price.
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