Canadian Gift Guide

According to the radio, the holidays are ‘just’ weeks away! Don’t panic. They’re actually a solid six weeks away so you’ve got PLENTY of time to make your list, check it twice, and score the best gifts this side of the border.

Picking up from last week’s stocking starters, this week we’re moving onto the little luxuries that should find their way into your giftee’s stocking. Although getting the basics are a handy way to save your stocking snooper a few bucks, stockings are also a great way to slip in little treats that they occasionally like to splurge on – or maybe don’t even know about.

Grooming products for both men and women are a primary example of the little luxuries you can throw into a stocking. Whether we’re looking at fizzy bath bombs or sparkling lip gloss to handmade soap or a nice moisturizer, the market is chockful of products ripe for the stuffing.

As with Halloween, Bath & Body Works once again delivers the best in festive goods. If you dug their Halloween hand sanitizers, check out the two new mini-lines that are perfect stocking stuffers for any age – go sweet and sugary with a cupcake-inspired smell, or be sparkling fresh with a minty product for only $2 a pop.

Loving that candy cane aroma? They’ve also got gorgeous Mentha lip glosses by C.O. Bigelow, which give you the trifecta of a hardworking lip gloss – shine, moisture, and fresh breath for those mistletoe moments.

Some people knock bath products as a ‘safe’ holiday gift, and for the most part, I think there are more creative options for the majority of people you’re buying for. My theory is, if you’re bothering to buy a gift for this person in the first place, at least put a little effort into it. That being said, my advice is to raid stores like Bath & Body Works for stocking stuffers. They’re at great price points, appealing to a wide range of ages, and they’re always rolling out new scents for your loved one to test out.

Beyond that, here’s a brief list of ideas for the little luxuries you can surprise your lucky person with this holiday season:
– Soap
– Bath bombs
– Bath beads
– Hand / body lotion
– Lip gloss
– Make-up
– Make-up brushes
– Nail polish
– Nail file
– Hair products
– Facial moisturizers
– Face mask
– Hair mask
– Hair accessory
– Scarf
– Earrings
– Bracelets
– Necklaces
– Anti-bacterial wash
– Wallet
– Business card holder
– Picture frame
– Keychains
– Novelty / gag gifts
– Golf balls
– Pins
– Mittens
– Earmuffs
– Gift cards