‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the team, we were busy preparing the festive gift guide of your dreams… okay but in all seriousness and terrible rhyme scheme aside the countdown is on! Luckily we have you covered with our 12 Festive Days Gift Guide. Scroll through to check out our favourite goodies from our #CommuniTree member businesses that are sure to please even the hardest to shop for loved ones on your list.
Days 1 – 4
On the first day… AVA Byte. Do you have someone on your list that has mastered sourdough, tackled homemade pasta and is happiest in the kitchen? Enter the AVA Byte. Crafted by horticulturists and designers, the AVA Byte automates the gardening process so that you can grow effortlessly year-round. As if that wasn’t reason enough they can also use Alexa to stay connected with their garden: set reminders, get notifications & ask for new recipes to elevate meal time!
On the second day… The Soothe Collection by The High-End Hippie.It’s winter in Canada which means dry skin and hair. Luckily the Soothe Collection by our friends at The High-End Hippie has you covered. Perfect for eczema, psoriasis, sensitive & itchy scalps. This shampoo and conditioner bar set relieves inflammatory scalp conditions with the calming herbal infusion of rose & marshmallow root. While colloidal oatmeal is gentle on the most sensitive scalps.
On the third day… the Planner by Paper Harbour. Janice Kenny and Alyssa Gallant, sisters and co-creators of Paper Harbour, were drawn to the idea of creating a planner they could both use and share with like-minded people. The inspiration for the name โPaper Harbourโ comes from growing up in a small fishing village in Prince Edward Island, Canada, where Janice and Alyssa saw local harbours as community hubs for fishermen, just like their own father and grandfathers. This planner is 100% designed and printed in Canada and is undated so you can start anytime. It also gives back to the environment, with a percentage of sales going to plant trees in Canada.
On the fourth day… The Winter Velvet Set by Siena Vida. The perfect gift for the one who loves all things velvet. This set by Siena Vida features three scrunchies: Black Velvet, Dove Grey Velvet, and Noelle Velvet. Siena Vida is a local Canadian, handmade hair and accessory brand based in Toronto, ON that uses earth friendly fabrics such as Tencel, knit fabrics made from Bamboo and Organic Cotton.
Days 5 – 8
On the fifth day… The Stripe Set by BELLANTONI. The Stripe Set balances between comfort, style and versatility. The stretchy elastic waistband and straight leg pant combined with the flowy style of the top adds comfort and ease when going about your day. BELLANTONI focuses on thoughtful, intentional design while using certified sustainable and recycled textiles to create each collection. Every piece is handmade in Vancouver, either by the designer, local seamstresses or a local manufacturer.
On the sixth day… PAMPER Gift Box by PALMA Goods. A killer PALMA x Pink House x PRIM collaboration! A perfect gift to give (or keep for yourself). This set contains a PALMA Happy Place 18 inch gold filled necklace, in your choice of hand stamped designs, Pink House Natural Solutions mini Glow Stick in Champagne (the perfect all-natural highlighter), Pink Clay Mask, and brush, and PRIM Chill 500mg CBD Oil Oral Potion.
On the seventh day… Conscious Kitchen Gift Box from The Kind Curator Co. The kitchen is a place where we create and nourish ourselves on a daily basis. It’s a place where we love to gather, connect, eat a big bowl of spaghetti and enjoy a glass of wine or a calming cup of tea.”Conscious Kitchen” by The Kind Curator Co. makes for a perfect hostess and housewarming gift and will be warmly embraced by the lover of cooking. Say bye to plastic wrap and hello to beeswax food wraps – sustainable, reusable and compostable. They also included a non-toxic soy wax candle with juicy, uplifting notes to freshen up the kitchen.
On the eighth day… Good Earth Holiday Roast and Gift Card. For the coffee lover in your life, Good Earth’s Holiday Roast makes the perfect gift and adding in a gift card is a great way to keep on giving! Also when you buy a bag of coffee at a Calgary location, a portion of proceeds goes towards planting trees! We call that a win-win.
Days 9 – 12
On the ninth day… Zero Waste Lunch Kit from Canary Goods. This Zero Waste Lunch Kit from Canary Goods not only looks good but IS good for the planet too. Each kit contains a stainless steel airtight container, stasher bag, 2 cloth napkins, stainless steel straw and cleaning brush, and a straw/cutlery bag. Snack in style with Canary Goods.
On the tenth day… Chee-z Dill Shaker from The Gut Lab. A classic shaker flava with a unique superfood twist. this tasty blend from The Gut Lab has superfoods that have been used for their vitamin + mineral content, known to assist in smoother digestion + detoxification. supercharged with cordyceps mushroom which is known for its energy boosting + immune supportive qualities. Shake, shake, shake on popcorn, kale chips, roasted nuts or in a home made dip. Yum.
On the eleventh day… Peppermint Jasmine Stress Relief Roller by Olรญa Health & Beauty. This all natural roll-on helps relieve headaches and the symptoms of stress with the natural healing properties of each ingredient. Extremely helpful to combat the stress of last minute shopping. Olรญa Health & Beauty takes pride in using strictly cruelty-free, vegan, 100% All Natural & 100% Organic ingredients.
On the twelfth day… Uplifting Lemongrass Plant-based Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer by Babington Soap Co. Experience just how different a sanitizer can be when it is designed to be a 99.9% plant-based moisturizer first and hand sanitizer, that kills 99.9% of harmful bacteria, second. It feels so different you would never guess it was a hand sanitizer. This 2-in-1 hand sanitizer by Babington Soap Co. will leave your hands feeling soft and fantastic. Your skin, if it could, would choose it.
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