Wellness Gift Guide
GIFTS FOR SELF-CARE RITUALS
For the Healthy Vancouver Islander in your Life!
Taking time out of your day to care for and pamper yourself is the greatest gift - so why not encourage it even more!
CANDLE - Lighting a candle and enjoying its scent can instantly change the vibe of the day and help you relax. Who doesn’t love a candle!? Picot is a female owned brand in Victoria I have loved for years. If you can, find a local maker or seller.
COLLAGEN - Perhaps one of the most scientifically studied, effective and popular supplements, collagen is one of the few you can guarantee most people take, or want to be taking! Helps give healthy hair, skin and nails while repairing tissue and building muscle. Good Life’s packaging is eco-friendly and gorgeous!
RED LIGHT THERAPY MASK - I bought this one for myself with xmas money from my Grandma last year (she’s 93 and faaaaaabulous!). This thing makes me happy. Period. I LOVE IT. I wear it while I meditate and it transcends me to another level while helping improve the looks and texture of my skin. Seriously if you have $150 to spend and aren’t sure - THIS. IS. THE. GIFT!
WALKING PAD - here’s a big ticket item and a total splurge. If I got this I would be so excited!! If you’ve hear her talk about hitting her steps, or you know she really likes be active but can’t always fit it in, this is huge! Can walk at a standing desk, can walk while she watching a movie . . . can walk whenever! Then store it out of the way under the couch. :)
MINI FOOD PROCESSOR - I have this exact mint green one and use it a ton. For someone who likes to cook, it’s fantastic for salad dressings, power balls, dicing vegetables, nuts and grinding coffee and small enough so that it’s easy to find a home in her crowded kitchen cupboard - and it’s cute!
JOURNAL - A simple journal with blank, lined paper, and a pretty cover is what I would suggest. That way, even if she isn’t currently into journalling per se, she can use it for making lists or keeping track of her fitness goals.
HAPPY GIFTING!
Making giving gifts as fun as receiving them
ROOM DIFFUSER - We have one in almost every room! In the winter especially, I love having them run. They make your space smell amazing in a very subtle and natural way thanks to pairing it with essential oils. I have bought all mine from Departure Bay Aromatherapy Boutique here in Nanaimo.
CAR DIFFUSER - These gorgeous car diffusers are made by a local company called Little Lavendar Goods - you can find them in Nanaimo at the Vancouver Island Refillery or on her Little Lavendar’s website. Along with being stylish, my car smells amazing everytime I get in!
GLOW FACE TANNING WATER - I have been obsessed with this for years! It gives my face a natural glow in the winter that magically boosts my mood and makes me look healthy and glow-y. It never streaks, runs or turns me orange . . . even my hubby has started using it as its fool proof. I get it from Glow Coast here in Nanaimo but you can also order it off her website.
HER FAVOURITE SKIN CARE PRODUCT - For this, you may need to sneak a peak in her medicine cabinet. Getting one of your favourite products for xmas would make for a fabulous gift! Whether it is drug store brand or high end, she will love it. I buy my good stuff from House of Kiyo here in Nanaimo. They have amazing products and helpful, knowledgeable staff who could help you figure out what she would love!
YOGA MAT - If she loves yoga or fitness, chances are she could use a new mat! It’s always handy to have a spare one for stretching at home or yoga in the park. Head to your locally owned yoga studio to find one.
GIFT CARDS
Always a home run!
Here’s a list of where I would go to get them in town!
GOOD LIFE JUICE - Our store gift cards are super cute and professional and can be loaded up for any amount!
HOUSE OF KIYO - someone in my family gets me this every year because I love getting facials, my hair, and all my skin care and hair care products there. It’s the perfect place to get a gift card!
SOLACE WELLNESS - Lynne has been my masseuse for years and just re-opened her gorgeous space on Fitzwilliam Street in Nanaimo. I like to get a massage in the most gorgeous, relaxing atmosphere possible, by a human who transcends you to another planet of calm, and this spot is it for Nanaimo!
WILD + SPARROW BOUTIQUE - My favourite Island owned clothing store! They carry brands like Free People and Z Supply, and have fantastic taste. Located in Parksville, gift cards can be used online and they ship across North America!
SARTORIAL in downtown Nanaimo is another fantastic boutique!
LIFT by ANNIE - She just opened a new studio and I can’t wait to go once I heal from surgery - I have followed Annie around town for years! Find out what locally owned fitness or yoga studio your girl loves or wants to try and hook her up with a class pass.
THE SWEAT PROJECT is located in Qualicum and is a fitness and spin studio owned by a total gem of a human! Fantastic, welcoming vibe and community.
DEPARTURE BAY AROMATHERAPY BOUTIQUE - Another place I almost always get a gift card or gift from each season. It’s a tiny space filled with alllllll the things! Locally created soaps and bath salts, room diffusers, crystals and more! She could use the gift card for a massage or a plethora of amazing gifts.
NAILS BY PEACH - Having your nails done ups your happiness factor. It’s like magic. And I’ve yet to meet a gal into health and wellness who doesn’t love a new set of nails!
XO
Andrea