Emotional Support Pals Pain d'épices

I bought these for my desk at work and the five little gingerbread pals make me smile every time I look over. The matching basket keeps them all together so nothing gets lost, and the stitching has held up fine through weeks of fidgeting with them.

The basket itself is sturdy enough to reuse for trinkets after the holidays, which I didn’t expect. My niece immediately claimed the five gingerbread pals and lined them up by size—they’re soft but hold their shape well when squeezed.

The moment I lifted the basket, I knew these five little gingerbread pals were going straight to my desk—they’re soft enough to squeeze through a rough Zoom call, and the basket itself gives them a cozy home that doesn’t look out of place. I’ve already caught myself reaching for one during a stressf