Mindful gifts under $30
A few hand-drawn gifts for the people you love, and a free one you can print.
Some of the most meaningful gifts are small. A quiet moment. A page to color. A few lines written at the end of the day.
During this busy season, if you're looking for mindful gifts for a friend, your mom, a sister, or someone who loves to journal, this short guide gathers our gifts under $30. Every journal, coloring book and printable page here was drawn by hand, and each one is a small invitation to slow down, one day, one step, one breath at a time.
Quick picks
- Growth Daily Journal, $27.95: for the friend who notices the good.
- Clarity Daily Journal, $27.95: for the one who could use a quiet pause.
- Strength Daily Journal, $27.95: for someone who gives a lot and deserves care too.
- Color Your Mind, $9.95: for the creative one, or as a small extra.
- The Gift of Gratitude, $7.99: a printable Thanksgiving set and a thank-you for the host.
- Free coloring pages, $0: to tuck into a card.
Guided journals for 90 days of small moments ($27.95)
Our three Daily Journals share the same simple practice: about 5 minutes in the morning and 5 at night, with guided prompts for gratitude and reflection, a habit tracker, a weekly look back, and hand-drawn pages to color along the way. Each one is a 216-page, 6 x 9 in hardcover with gold-foil details and a ribbon bookmark. No journaling experience or art skills needed.
They're undated, so they can begin any day, on Christmas morning or in the middle of January.
Growth, for the friend who notices the good
Growth is the green journal, built around gratitude, positive habits and celebrating progress. It fits someone who is starting fresh, or someone who already writes down the good things and might enjoy a little structure. If they're new to it, our guide on how to start a gratitude journal is a kind place to begin.
Clarity, for the one who wants a quiet pause
Clarity is the blue journal, made for busy minds. Its prompts invite a pause to sort through thoughts, set an intention and notice what matters that day. It suits the friend with a full calendar and rarely a minute to themselves.
Strength, for someone who gives a lot
Strength is the red journal, centered on self-care. Its daily check-ins make a little space to notice how you feel and to remember the strength you already carry. It can be a thoughtful gift for a caregiver, a teacher, a new mom, or anyone who is always looking after others.
Which journal for whom
| Journal | Cover | Theme | A good fit if they'd like to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Green | Gratitude | practice gratitude and build positive habits |
| Clarity | Blue | Mindfulness | clear their mind and bring more focus to the day |
| Strength | Red | Self-care | make a little time for themselves every day |
Not sure which one to choose? Our guide Which journal is right for you? shows all three side by side, or you can browse the journals collection.
For the creative one: Color Your Mind ($9.95)
Color Your Mind is a mindfulness coloring and activity book with 27 original hand-drawn mandalas and illustrations, from simple to detailed, plus lined pages for gratitude, reflection and setting intentions. The designs are single-sided, the binding lies flat, and the large 8.5 x 11 in pages leave room for the details. It's a sweet under-$10 gift on its own, or a small extra next to a journal. Add a few colored pencils and it's ready to give.
A Thanksgiving hostess gift you can print ($7.99)
Going to someone's home for Thanksgiving? The Gift of Gratitude is a printable collection of 8 hand-drawn coloring pages with quotes and 2 reflection activities, gathered in one PDF with a welcome letter from the artist. You download it right after checkout and print it at home on US letter paper.
Print a set, roll it with a ribbon and a few colored pencils, and you have a small, thoughtful thank-you to bring to the table. Or keep a set for yourself for the quiet days after the holiday.
Free printable pages to tuck into a card ($0)
Not every gift needs a price tag. Our free coloring pages are hand-drawn by Ale and ready to download and print. You might slip one into a holiday card, roll one with a ribbon as a stocking stuffer, or tuck one inside the cover of a journal.
Pages that feel like a thank-you
- Little Moments, for noticing the small things that bring joy
- The Power of Words, for the friend whose kind words you still remember
- Hope Begins With You, for someone who takes care of everyone else
Pages for a fresh start
- Making Space for Who You Are Now, with its reflection, Making room for who you are becoming
- Beginning Gently, for a new year without pressure
- Beyond Fitting In, with its reflection, Beyond Fitting In
Para regalar en español
Dos páginas dibujadas a mano, con mensajes en español, para la familia y los amigos: Donde late un corazón, vive la esperanza y Que bonito es encontrar sonrisas aun bajo la lluvia.
You'll find every free page in our free coloring pages collection.
How to give a mindful gift
- Write a few words by hand. A short note inside the cover, maybe the reason you thought of them, can mean as much as the gift itself.
- Pair a journal with a page. Tuck a printed coloring page and two or three pencils inside, so the first creative moment is ready.
- Begin the first page together. If you're celebrating in person, you could fill in the first gratitude prompt side by side.
Gifting notes
- Shipping: free standard shipping on U.S. orders over $50, so two journals ship free.
- Christmas delivery: For delivery in the U.S. by Christmas, please order by December 15.
- Digital gifts: The Gift of Gratitude is a PDF download, so nothing is shipped and it can be printed right away. Because of their digital nature, downloads are non-refundable once downloaded.
- Returns: We hope your AleArt purchase brings a little joy and inspiration to your days. But if something isn't quite right, we're here to help. You'll find the details in our Refund policy and on our Shipping & Returns page.
Whatever you choose, we hope it brings a quiet moment to someone you love, and maybe one to you too!