Let’s just get a few obvious things out of the way about holiday gift giving first, shall we?
- Holidays are about spending time with loved ones and making memories together. You don’t need to give gifts.
- The gift that will make you feel the best is the gift of helping out others in need. You can adopt a family in your local area and help provide gifts or meals for them this holiday season. There are SO MANY great charitable causes you can donate to, here are a few resources: CFCcanada, Care Canada.
- If you have time, making homemade gifts is fun. Some easy ones include jars of Epsom salts infused with a little essential oil for the gift of bath-time relaxation.
- It’s great to give the gift of experience. If you’ve got the coin and want to give a gift that keeps on giving. There are so many options here. Some that I have enjoyed have been pottery lessons, singing lessons, and yoga sessions but you can go wild and book a gliding expedition, hot air balloon ride or simply a night out at the movies.
- OK, now that we’re on the same page about all that, I’ve also compiled a handy little gift-giving guide for if you just wanna give a physical something-something to the more holistically-minded person in your life.
Enjoy!
And, you know me; I‘ll be starting in the kitchen. But I also wanted this gift guide to be a bit broader so I’ve included things that I either have myself or things I’d love to get.
Nothing says I love you to the real foodie in your life like a Vitamix. With a motor that just won’t quit and the ability to make anything from a velvety smoothie from rock-hard frozen produce or make a puree soup using only this blender or even make nut butters and ice creams. It really is worth every penny. I adore mine and use it almost every day. You can’t go wrong here. But, as a Vitamix is heftier in price, you may want to look at some less expensive options like this Ninja. Or this Blentec.
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Lemons are a kitchen staple for me and I honestly can’t live without my trusty citrus squeezer. This cute little stainless steel number can handle lemons of all sizes and makes a great, little inexpensive gift.
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Sometimes I watch people cooking without the proper knife and it just kills me. Without the proper tools, cooking can be too time-consuming and can suck the fun right out of the whole experience. Do your foodie a favour and get them a proper Chef’s knife already!
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Wooden chopping boards are not only an essential part of the cooking experience, but they can also make a kitchen super snazzy. Such is the case with this adorable little hand-made mint number by ForTheHost on Etsy:
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I’ve been using this moisturizer ever since Ingrid from Clementine Fields turned me onto it a few years back. It. Is. Amazing! Head over to her lovely website, order a jar and get hooked just like I did. While you’re at it, have a shop of the other wonderful, natural and organic personal care products she stocks.
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I’ve used a lot of eyeliners in my day and I can confidently tell you that you will not find a better eyeliner or lip liner than this one from the good people at Jane Iredale mineral makeup. Smooth application, rich in colour and free of artificial crap that in a lot of other makeup lines. It’s the ONLY black eyeliner than goes near my eyes.
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Want to give the gift of an amazing-smelling space without the harsh, synthetic chemicals used in those drugstore brand air fresheners? Give essential oils this holiday season! I’m learning more and more about these amazing health-promoting qualities of these wonderful oils; Pure goodness to the last drop. We all know how hectic things can get over the holidays so why not give a little balance back to your lived one with this Balance blend? A little dab on the wrists or behind the ear will work wonders.
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Looking to go one step further with essential oils, or already know someone who’s a die-hard diffuser? Check out these stylish, hand-made essential oil diffusers from Cor Pottery on Etsy.
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I’ve tried A LOT of natural deodorants. A lot. And this one, by Consonant Skin Care, is a real winner. Trust me! Works like a charm and you can feel good knowing that you’re getting rid of the nasty gunk from your loved-ones pits!
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There’s probably nothing that you spend more face time with than your pillow. So, why not give a brand new buckwheat pillow this year? These gems are super comfy, hypoallergenic, organic, and biodegradable. What more could you want from the one thing you will literally drool all over?
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Whether or not your lady does yoga, she will love these stylish cropped yoga pants from Lululemon with this mesh peek-a-boo detail for that extra dash of sass. Who knows, it might just inspire her to get on her mat!
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There was a time I thought these crystal salt lamps were purely aesthetic, but now I know how good they are for cleaning the air, reducing allergies and improving mood. You really can’t go wrong here. Plus, as a nighttime lamp, its warmer hue will help set the stage for a good night’s sleep. And that, my friends, is the gift that keeps on giving.
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Looking for something unique to cart a tablet/ipad around in? Check out this handmade hemp and cotton ipad carrying case from the talented and creative wonder woman, over at pi’lo in Toronto:
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And what holiday gift guide would be complete without a cool kitchen gadget that they probably haven’t seen before? Check out this sleek, dual-function utensil holder with tablet dock on Brika. This way, your cherished can read or watch her fave healthy recipe while cooking up a storm!
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What’s your favourite way to share the love during the holidays? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Happy holidays!
xo
KD
