Once daylight saving time hits, you know darker days and cooler temps are in full swing. This year, daylight saving time is happening on November 7.
For sunshine lovers like Clark, fewer sunlight hours can be disappointing! For those with SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder, loosing daylight can make fall and winter days even more dreary.
However, there are a few items that can help with fewer hours of sunlight. We’ve rounded up a few gift ideas for sunshine lovers below! And if you need a cute gift bag, the local dollar store might have some sunny patterns available. This sunshine gift bag is also available at Amazon.
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Himalayan crystal salt lamp
A lamp might seem like an odd gift, but these Himalayan salt lamps have been very popular! Said to aid in stress reduction, these lamps start at around $5 (from Five Below). The above lamp is currently under $12 at The Vitamin Shoppe.
If you want to give a gift with lots of light (and in an impressively big box), consider a lamp with tons of bulbs. This one from Target has five lights and is only $27!
LED light bulbs
We couldn’t mention lamps without mentioning LED bulbs. Not only are light bulbs essential, LED bulbs are the #1 thing you can do to reduce energy costs in your home. The above Sylvania LED bulbs are under $25 at Amazon, and you get 24 in the box! Choose soft white for a softer, more yellow glow; choose daylight for bulbs that resemble natural sunlight.
Sun light
Especially helpful for SAD sufferers, sun lights can be therapeutic especially on a rainy day. The above light is about $22 right now at Amazon.
Wake up sunrise alarm clock
This unique alarm clock mimics the sunlight gradually rising and it a welcome change from a blaring alarm!
Travel gift card
If you really want to go big with your gift giving, you could send your sun-loving recipient to a sunny, beachy destination! The above $500 Southwest gift cards are $50 off at Costco.
Bath & Body Works, Love and Sunshine, ultra shea body cream
If the sun had a smell, we’re sure Bath & Body Works would know what it smelled like. Available for under $11 at Amazon currently, this sun-inspired shea body cream helps to moisturize and remind the recipient of warmer days with a sun-inspired scent. You can even get this deluxe gift set! Bath & Body Works has other sunny items listed here.
Sun Kissed candle
This soy candle available at Amazon has notes of banana, coconut milk, marine accord, sea salt accord, shredded coconut, pineapple, hazelnut, beach almonds, tonka beans, musk, and creamy vanilla — yum!
Vitamin D
Vitamin D, called the sunshine vitamin since you can also get it from the sun, has been found to be deficient in many Americans according to research. Adding some vitamin D to a sunshine lover’s gift bag might be a welcome item as daylight dwindles! The above vitamin D3 is $14.99 at BJ’s Wholesale, but you can also save $2 on two Nature Made items through November 6. Emergen-C also has a variety that includes vitamin D.
Sunshine keychain
This inspirational keychain is the perfect motivational gift for the sun lover! It’s currently less than $14 at Amazon.
Sending You My Sunshine box
This encouragement box at Etsy includes a premium color printed mailer gift box, a scented 6-oz. soy candle, a natural scented bath bomb, natural moisturizing lip balm and handcrafted soap. This box and this box is also available.
You Are My Sunshine necklace
This sweet necklace is only $8.99 at Hallmark.
Custom sand necklace
This unique sun necklace is handmade in Massachusetts, and you can fill it with sand from a beach where the maker has been, or you can send in your own from a special vacation memory! Currently, this necklace is $74 from Uncommon Goods.
Sun wind chime
This beautiful wind chime automatically lights up about 8 hours at night after being charge 8 hours during the day. Available for under $15 at Amazon.
Sun journal
This uplifting journal can be an encouragement to write out thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams, which is also therapeutic! See more sun-inspired journals at Amazon.
Be My Sunshine wall decal
This wall decal is a great reminder that if we need more sunshine, it’s important to be the sunshine. Available at Dollar Tree where stock permits!
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These gifts can help the sun lover in your life endure the darker days!