Comfy Cozy Are We
Yes I’m borrowing a line from the holiday season for the title of this post, but winter’s deep roots still feel firmly planted across most of Canada right now, and I thought it was high time I write a gift guide dedicated to gifts that’ll give you the warm and fuzzies this week. Plus it’s all part of ‘me month’ – where I’m encouraging you to treat yourself, whatever that means to you. So here you go – a few glorious gift ideas with warmth and comfort in mind!
Dr. Roebuck’s Cleanse Natural Nourishing Creme Cleanser – $22.95 @ Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale and Dr. Roebuck’s Online
Nothing feels better after a cold day outdoors than a nice toasty bath or shower, followed by lavishing yourself with skin-soothing lotion. But I also think it’s important to detox your typical beauty system by adding in some natural products. Enter Dr. Roebuck’s – this cult Australian fave is making waves in Canada with their skin-saving products that work on even the most sensitive of skin, thanks to their pure formulations and active ingredients. Cleanse is the brand’s two-in-one hydrating and calming cleanser, which contains luscious jojoba and macadamia oil (to name a few of its key ingredients) that work in both an anti-inflammatory and nourishing capacity. Love it? Feel free to follow up with other items from the line, like Polish, a two-in-one facial scrub and mask, and Tone, which brightens and soothes the skin.
Red Eye Wrap Sweater – $115 @ Betabrand
Call it a wrap for all seasons. This versatile sweater is made from a snuggly brushed jersey fabric and can be worn in a myriad of different ways. It’s lightweight enough to make a great layering piece, but snuggly enough to work in place of robe or blanket when chilling at home. Or more important, when traveling. This cool sweater gets its name for its built-in hood and eye mask that allow you to catch some ZZZ’s while commuting. With thumb holes and multiple pockets, it’s truly a super soft gift with some practical brownie points.
Mitchell’s Soups – $8.50 each
When I say soul food, your mind probably leaps toward some sort of soup, gumbo or chili. On rainy or wintery days, there’s nothing that warms you up better than a cup of soup. With Mitchell’s Soups, a family-owned business out of the Cowichan Valley, it’s easier than ever to make a scrumptious dish in no time. Just follow some basic instructions for prepping fresh ingredients, pour one of the brand’s soup mixes into your pot, and let it simmer while you do something else relaxing, like take a warm bubble bath. With traditional faves like Chicken & Herb alongside exotic finds like Rockin’ Moroccan, there’s sure to be a soup for everyone on your list (p.s. these little bags make perfect hostess gifts!)
Aroma Lockets – $49.95 each @ Escents
Staying at home in bed all day every day isn’t realistic for most of us. Sometimes being comfortable and chilled is more of a state of mind. Want to reach inner peace more easily? Try Escents’ aroma lockets, a new way to keep your favourite aromatherapy fragrances close at hand. The lockets contain a leather disc (in fact each locket comes with three reusable discs). Simply douse it with a few drops of your preferred essential oil – like soothing lavender – and waft in good vibes and great smells all day.
Salted Peanut Butter Chocolates – $22.50 @ Cococo Chocolatiers, Owners of Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut
There is literally nothing I don’t like about this gift idea. Peanut butter and chocolate are already well-known as a girl’s best friends, but then you add a little bit of savoury salt to the mix? Talk about a yummy combination! This new product from the confectionary experts at Cococo Chocolatiers makes a wonderful pick for any friend that needs a pick-me-up, or alternatively, a night in to catch up and chow down over a comforting treat. Cap it off with a good book or movie for a truly sweet gift idea.
Nicholas Sparks Romances DVD – $12.40 @ Amazon.ca
When it comes to heart-tugging romances, few do it better than Nicholas Sparks. No wonder then, that the author’s books have been adapted year after year into some beloved romantic films (including the modern classic of them all, The Notebook). For your next cozy night in, consider popping in this collection of romantic films and binge watch them all…if you dare. Just be sure to keep some tissues handy as you get to the tear-jerking ending of each one!
Organic Aromatherapy Balancing Candle – $51 @ Neal’s Yard Remedies
No matter what relaxing activity you pick for your next quiet and comforting evening, an aromatic candle is a must-have. I light one every time I practice yoga and it really helps me focus and clear my head – but they’re just as useful to setting the mood whether you’re taking a bath, reading a book, cuddling under some blankets or simply meditating. Neal’s Yard Remedies has some amazing candles to choose from, crafted from 100% organic oils. Lasting 45 hours, this harmonizing blend of bergamot and patchouli also burns clean, so you don’t have to worry about any sooty smoke.
Exciting news! I have a fun and cozy giveaway for a lucky winner valued at $130! If you win, you’ll receive:
- Dr. Roebuck’s Cleanse
- 4x Mitchell’s Soup Packages
- Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates
- Neal’s Yard Remedies Balancing Candle
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then leave me a comment below by February 29, 2016 telling me what your fave comfy cozy gift idea is.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around March 1, 2016 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Do as many or as few of the following as you’d like. For every bonus entry you rack up, be sure to leave a separate comment with proof (i.e. a link – Google ways to grab links to Tweets / FB posts) or your bonus entries won’t count!
Dr. Roebuck’s – Follow them on Instagram and either regram one of their photos or share a photo of the after shave to your own feed. Be sure to tag them either way, and follow up by leaving a link to your post in a separate comment below.
Cococo Chocolatiers – Like Cococo on Facebook and leave a wall post about which of their delectable treats you’re most interested in trying for your next comfy cozy night in. You have no obligation to mention my blog, but you must post a separate comment below that links back to your wall post.
Mitchell’s Soup Co. – Like Mitchell’s Soup Co. on Facebook and leave a wall post about which of their soups you’re most interested in trying for your next snuggly night in. You have no obligation to mention my blog, but you must post a separate comment below that links back to your wall post.
Neal’s Yard Remedies – Like them on Facebook and leave a wall post about which of their candles you’re most interested in. You have no obligation to mention my blog, but you must post a separate comment below that links back to your wall post.
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The organic candle would be wonderful
My favorite from this list is the Mitchell’s Soup Packages
Nothing more romantic than the Nicholas Sparks Romances DVD on a cold winter night.
My favourite is the Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates.
The Mitchell’s Soup Packages!
The Neal’s Yard Remedies Balancing candle sounds like it would smell amazing.
Definitely the chocolate.
Love to try the Dr. Roebuck’s Cleanse. I thought all of the ideas were great!
I subscribe by email. For me, the fave thing is the Organic Aromatherapy Balancing Candle . I love and appreciate candles.
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That sweater is so cute! It looks like it would be great to snuggle up in.
I think the ‘red eye wrap sweater’ is a great idea – not only would it provide warmth but also privacy to sleep on a plane OR train!
My fave item is the Red Eye Wrap Sweater from Betabrand.
I like the cande
I loved all of these ideas. I’d choose the red eye sweater and the Mitchell’s soups.
I would love love to have the tree of life Armora locket for my daughter!
Hands off! My cozy idea is Nicholas Sparks books.
I thought k I’m going to order the red eye sweater. It’s a great idea.
I am a subscriber.
Salted Peanut Butter Chocolates for sure – I love that you’re having so many Cococo chocolates lately!!!
My favorite is the red eye wrap sweater with the salted peanut butter chocolates a close second. Thanks for offering this contest.
I like the necklaces
This one is nearly impossible as they all go so well together! You have made it super hard to pick just one. After looking at them all again and checking their websites, I will start with the Mitchell’s soups as I can share those with my hubby who loves soup!
They all look amazing, but the chocolates would be delicous.
Yum chocolate!! The Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates look great:)
My fave comfy cozy gift idea is the Aroma lockets but I also love the Nicholas Sparks Romances DVD set and the Organic Aromatherapy Balancing Candle thank you
the Aroma lockets would suit me nicely.
My favourite gift is the salted peanut butter chocolates, closely followed by the Dr Roebuck’s cleanser.
Dr Roebucks regram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BBkki7nMxYV/?taken-by=abraidwood
I’ve liked Cococo on FB and commented: https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1167454536599077
I liked Mitchell’s Soup on FB and commented: https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsSoup/posts/756360107831957
I’ve liked Neal’s Yard on FB and commented: https://www.facebook.com/nealsyardremediescanada/posts/1199869860023122
I love the Red Eye Wrap Sweater, but wouldn’t say no to the chocolates either!
I’m already a subscriber. My favourite is the aroma lockets. Thanks for the chance!
My favourite gift idea is the Cococo chocolates.
My favourite cozy gift idea would be chocolate
Love the Aroma lockets…what a nice idea.
My favourite cozy gift idea would be chocolates
My favourite is to be wrapped up in the wrap sweater eating the chocolate peanut butter cups.
I like the red eye wrap sweater.
The Cococo Salted Peanut Butter Chocolates. Yum!
If I were gifting myself (and why not) I would choose Betabrand’s Red Eye Sweater as it truly is the perfect answer to what to bring on a flight. Soft. Cosy. Hooded. Lovely.
I love the Neal’s yard remedies aromatherapy candle. I love scented candles. they are so soothing and definitely make me feel comfy and cozy
The wrap sweater sounds so luxuriously warm. That’s for me.
I would like any of the prizes.
The Red Eye Wrap Sweater is brilliant! My sister travels and is always cold, I am going to surprise her with this! I love the soups from this BC company and gave them as hostess gifts during the holiday season!
I’m already a subscriber. I love candles so my favorite is the Neal’s Yard Remedies Balancing Candle.
I love the Balancing Candles.
Love the Red Eye Wrap Sweater…what a great idea for quick naps!!!! 😀 😀 😀
I love the wrap.
Red Eye Wrap Sweater – A wrap for all seasons. I could use one now.
The Red Eye Wrap Sweater looks very cozy.
My favourite gift item is the Red Eye Wrap Sweater.
THE Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates FOR SURE IS MY FAVORITE
Chocolate is always a favorite!
Cococo peanut butter chocolates; yummy!
My favourite gift idea are the chocolates! Omg they look delish, plus, who doesn’t love curling up under the blankets with a box of good chocolates?
WRAP SWEATER BUT I WILL TAKE ALL
I would like to try Mitchell’s Soups.
I would try Dr Roebuck’s @DrRoebucks Jan 6 & have just instagrammed
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What great gifts, I really love the “Red Eye” wrap sweater but everything is so lovely!
Mitchell’s Soups for me Please
Mitchell’s Soup mixes for me & the chocolates for my son.
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I love candles, so it’s definitely the aromatic candle
Red eye wrap sweater
Those Mitchell’s soups!!!! I received one at Christmas, and it was the tastiest mix I’ve ever used!
the red eye sweater for me is the perfect gift item for myself
oh those chocolates look divine! Would love those while snuggling under my blanky
I love candles burning on a winter’s day so the Neal’s Yard Remedies Balancing Candle would be great!
Organic Aromatherapy Balancing Candle
I love the Red Eye Wrap Sweater! I’d love to wear it watching tv!
My favorite comfy cozy gift idea is the Mitchell’s soup!!
I love the Aroma Lockets
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The red-eye wrap sweater, hands-down!
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. My fave comfy cozy gift idea is the Red Eye Wrap Sweater – $115 @ Betabrand
Neal’s Yard Remedies Balancing Candle Sounds cozy!
http://www.escentsaromatherapy.com/Aroma-Lockets_c_854.html
The dvd’s
Bonus Instagram entry: Followed @drroebucks and regram/shared a photo (of the after shave) https://www.instagram.com/p/BBl3qfeh06n/ (I couldn’t find an image of any after shave on their feed so I posted a pic of their cleanse instead). Thanks
The Red Eye Wrap Sweater is my idea of cozy
Dr. Roebuck’s – https://www.instagram.com/p/BBl8OemB-a-/?taken-by=theponyhalf
Cococo Chocolatiers – https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1167791193232078
Mitchell’s Soup Co. – https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsSoup/posts/756555691145732
Neal’s Yard Remedies – https://www.facebook.com/nealsyardremediescanada/posts/1200234743319967
I am already a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. I like the Aroma Locket- such a unique gift!
I’d love to get cozy in a red-eye wrap sweater!
My favourites are the locket, sweater, chocolates and Nicholas Sparks movies.
Oh my gosh I desperately want that sweater wrap. I love wraps and blankets and everything snuggly
My vote is for the Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates
Some very lovely gifts. I especially love the Neal’s Yard Remedies candles. And they start by setting a mood. And everyone looks better by candle light.
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I love the necklaces, especially the tree of life
My favourite is the Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates
I like the Red Eye Wrap sweater, it looks so cozy and comfy.
Definitely the peanut butter chocolates.
My favourite is the Salted Peanut Butter Chocolates.
the candle would be fabulous
I love the Aroma Lockets!
I like the Red Eye Wrap Sweater
With the temperature dropping and the snow is falling, Mitchell’s Soup is my pick to warm up the situation.
My favourite is the Coco Peanut Butter Chocolates.
The peanut butter chocolates, of course – how is that even a question???
Red eye sweater wrap is an excellent gift!
Love the bagged soup ideas, but they all sound great!
have to go with the salted peanut butter chocolates. thanks
My favourite gift idea is the candle.
FB post: https://www.facebook.com/ChocolaterieBernardCallebaut/posts/1168124786532052 thanks
FB post: https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsSoup/posts/756909724443662 thanks
FB post: https://www.facebook.com/nealsyardremediescanada/posts/1200620806614694 thanks.
I like the aroma lockets idea!
My favourite gift idea is the Salted Peanut Butter Chocolates
The Betabrand sweater!
My favorite is the chocolated, mmm mm good. Tastey lookin lik buggers.
my favourite is the red eye wrap sweater! looks soo comfy!
The salted peanut butter chocolates was the first thing that really caught my eye. I could hunker down all afternoon with those.
Love the Red Eye Wrap Sweater!
Just love the useful and stylish Red-eye wrap sweater. Looks well designed too.
I love them all but especially like the salted p.b. candy and bagged soup
Yay, my fave: The organic candle . you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂
Favorite comfy cozy gift would be big fluffy slippers and a fleece blanket but I would love to try the salted PB candies.
Tuck in with the box of peanut butter chocolates…seriously…it doesn’t get better than that!
My favourite is the Salted Peanut Butter cups
Organic Aromatherapy Balancing Candle by Neal’s Yard Remedies is my fav.
the salted peanut butter cups
My favourite idea are the candles! I love lighting candles before bed at home.
My favorite cozy idea is the wrap – but I would be pretty happy with the soup mixes too.
My favourite comfy idea are Mitchell’s Soups. They are so prettily packaged, and I love soups especially during the winter when you can just cozy up with a hot bowl of soup to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
My favorite idea is the Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates
My favourite is the Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates!
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4x Mitchell’s Soup Packages…my favorite for Comfy Cozy are we
I love the red eye wrap sweater!
Jonnie
The Mitchell’s soups would be perfect for our cold, long winter.
I love the Red Eye Wrap Sweater!
soup packages- hands down!
My fave is the Mitchells comfy soup mixes. Nothing say comfort like a good bowl of tasty soup!
My fav comfy cozy gift idea is the salted peanut butter chocolates…yum!
My fave from this list is the MItchell’s comfy soups
I love Mitchell’s Soups
I am excited by everything in this list!! I see some great gift ideas for the people in my life. The .Salted Peanut Butter Chocolates is my favourite item in this list. I subscribe to your blog via email!!
Here’s the link to my facebook post.
Commented on mitchells soup company wall. Their soup mixes sound delicious!
My favourite gift is the sweater wrap. Oh, but the candle seems like it would smell delightful. I am heading to Shoppers tomorrow to purchase Dr. Roebucks cleanse for my daughter and myself. I think it is exactly what we have both been looking for, can’t wait to explore the line.
I like the Red Eye wrap sweater
red eye wrap sweather
I love the organic candle!!
id like the dr roebucks cream
I love the Red Eye wrap sweater! We just traveled to China for a week & I could have used one! Instead I used my zombie snuggie. lol
Nothing is better than salt, chocolate, and peanuts.
Would love to make the soup mixes for my honey and sit down to soup, the Notebook and peanut butter chocolates. Great contest, thanks for the chance to enter.
Aroma lockets 🙂
I would love to snuggle on the couch with a box of salted peanut chocolates!
love the sweater
I like the salted peanut butter chocolates!!
mmm mmm good Mitchells soup for sure but chocolates come in a close second
i really like the red-eye sweater – looks super comfy
The locket is a neat idea.
My girlfriend would love the Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolates
Organic aromatherapy Balancing candle. it sounds amazing.
My favorite item is the Red Eye Wrap Sweater, thanks
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The soup mixes look good to me!
My favourite comfy cozy would be slipper or a blanket. I do like the Red Eye Wrap Sweater that you have on this post.
Love the red eye wrap sweater!
I like the Salted Peanut Butter Chocolates gift idea.
Salted Peanut Butter Chocolates of course
My favourite cozy idea is Nicholas Sparks Romances DVD because it would be awesome to snuggle up and watch it! (Suzi)
Definitely the red eye wrap sweater!
great soups, its a snow day here in kingston and getting the blizzard of the century, or so it seems and i just made and tasted the apricot butter chciken and its to die for. also my husband will be out all day working and shoveling this stuff and i;m sure will loe this when he gets home as its healthy and hearty. thanks for the contest. love your soups i would be excited to get the organic candle as well but everything looks awesome great prize.
Mitchell’s soups are sooo good
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I love the Mitchell’s Soups. I’ve tried them several times and my favourite is the Mexican.
I really like the Mitchell’s Soups idea. Nothing better for a cold and dreary day than a hot cup of soup.
Mitchell’s soup comment https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsSoup/posts/761381747329793
Comment to Neals Yard https://www.facebook.com/nealsyardremediescanada/posts/1206539886022786
The Mitchell’s Soup Packages!!
Salted peanut butter chocolates, an easy choose!
Neal’s Yard post https://www.facebook.com/nealsyardremediescanada/posts/1207481222595319
My favorite comfy cozy item is Red Eye Wrap Sweater
I liked Cococo Chocolatiers, Owners of Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut
I liked Mitchell’s soup and commented
I liked Neal’s Yard Remedies and commented
I’m a subscriber and the chocolate is my fave!
Thanks for the chance.
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Cococo peanut butter chocolates! Mmm salted peanut butter and chocolate, doesn’t get any more comforting!
I like the Red Eye Wrap Sweater.
Organic Aromatherapy Balancing Candle – $51 @ Neal’s Yard Remedies Need to relax!! ❤
I love soup, so the Mitchell’s Soups are definitely my choice.
Why pick one? I would love that Red Eye Wrap Sweater and Some divine Peanut Butter Chocolates to enjoy while watching a movie marathon!
My favourite is the salted peanut butter chocolates. They look so yummy!
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My favourite comfy cozy gift idea is Cococo Peanut Butter Chocolate.
My fave is the aromatherapy candle
my daughter would love if I gave her the Red Eye wrap sweater
Love the aromatherapy balancing candle
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I’m a fan of the aroma lockets
I like the Mitchell’s Soups
I love the Organic Balancing candles
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https://www.facebook.com/MitchellsSoup/posts/766290350172266 commented on facebook
I like the Aroma Lockets