With just over a week to go until Santa heads to town, hopefully you’ve got the bulk of your Christmas shopping done. I know for a lot of people they’ll have the BIG gifts down and are maybe just on the hunt for some cool stocking stuffers at this point. If that’s the case, you are so in luck! For the next four days I’ve got a bevy of stocking stuffer ideas to share with you, starting off with some swell ideas for the ladies.
Burt’s Bees Honey Pot – $19.99 @ Drugstores and Mass Market Retailers Nationwide
The ‘sweetest’ gift you could give someone is the gift of super soft skin – thanks to Burt’s Bees honey-laden trio of products in this super cute set. Keep those hands touchably soft with their Thoroughly Therapeutic Honey & Grapeseed Oil, and make sure your body follows suit with Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion. Polish it off with a slick of Honey Lip Balm – after all, Santa deserves a kiss for bringing you these gorgeous treats! While it’s priced nicely for a stocking stuffer, this adorable set also rocks as a hostess or houseguest gift.
Lip & Cheek Doll – $15 @ The Body Shop
Pucker up – and pretty up – with this super cute Geisha-inspired Lip & Cheek Doll from The Body Shop. This 2-in-1 formula can be used on the lips or on the cheeks for a natural rosy glow, just like The Body Shop’s other Lip & Cheek Stains. The difference? Well for one, you’ve got the uber cute packaging to contend with. But for another, it’s also available in a limited edition, totally festive shade – a rosy red with a hint of golden sparkle. The best part? It only takes a little for this innovative beauty product to go a very long way.
Schatzii Wally Dual USB Charger – $21.50 @ Indigo, Target and Staples
Ever feel like you’re running short on plugs in your home? Schatzii’s innovative wall charger aims to aid you in your woes. Available in three tropical hues, this charger simply plus into your wall, giving you access to the plug for other necessities – like a lamp or hair dryer – but also giving you two USB portals to plug your phone or other device into for a power up. As a heads up, this product is just hitting the shelves in Canada – your best bet is to touch base with your local retailer to see if it’s in stock.
Maybelline New York Master Kajal Eyeliner – $11.99 each @ Drugstores and Mass Market Retailers Nationwide
Bring on the dramaaaa with Maybelline New York’s cream stick Kajal eyeliners, designed for easy application to the inner eyes in particular for a smoky, sultry look. Available in black, brown, grey and blue, this unique formulation is infused with oriental oils for an easy glide onto your top and lash lines, as well as your inner rims. It’s also a perfect travel companion: the liner is basically ‘what you see is what you get’, meaning there is no twisting, no pushing, no sharpening to access the product. And that smooth cone shape? It makes getting a cat eye super easy AND keeps you from accidentally poking yourself in the eye. Genius!
Kaia Naturals Bamboo Cleansing Cloths – $15.50
The first thing you oughta know about these makeup removing, skin cleansing wipes, is that they smell amazing. The big ‘Juicy’ on the packaging (along with the cutesie straw) is pretty accurate – wiping your face down with one of these cloths is sort of like diving into a bowl of fruit salad. Made in small batches, these plush bamboo cloths are eco-friendly and loaded with skin-nourishing vitamins, citrus essential oils, honey, sunflower oil and jojoba oil. The result is an effective product that not only gets the daily grime off in a flash, but also leaves your skin feeling refreshed and moisturized. And for an extra stamp of approval, they actually won Best Natural Beauty Product at the Canadian Beauty Innovation Awards. You can order online, but the cloths are also available at Holt Renfrew stores nationwide.
Nestlé Turtles Boxes – $11.29 each @ Mass Market Retailers Nationwide
I don’t know about you guys, but when I think of Christmas, I definitely salivate at the prospect of munching on a few Turtles chocolates. There’s something about the creamy, crunchy, sugary, sticky combination of nuts and caramel and chocolate that makes my tastebuds dance. What you may not know however, is the brand now carries three limited edition varieties – Pecan Praline, Pecan Fudge Brownie, and the latest edition, Praline Cheesecake. All of them are available this holiday season in sweet little striped boxes. A word of advice? Buy your own box – she’s not sharing.
KISS + imPRESS Broadway Nails Limited Edition Holiday Collection – $10.99 each @ Jean Coutu, Uniprix, Pharmasave, Familiprix, Drug Trading and Brunet
If you want to dress up your nails for New Year’s Eve – or any family festivities between now and then – make it a snap with one of these two sparkly mini-collections. First up we’ve got three sets of limited edition press-on manicures from imPRESS by Broadway Nails. These easy-to-apply and durable falsies will give you a salon-level manicure in mere minutes – pick from dusky plum, vibrant blue, or pretty pink and shine on. If you’re craving the look of high gloss gel manicure, then you’ll definitely want to scope out KISS Gel Fantasy Nails, available in two different nail shapes and three pretty finishes – from a neutral champagne speckled with glitter to a dramatic black-and-cold combination. Buy one, buy ’em all – she’ll love decking out her nails after unwrapping all the presents.
Shoe Stretchers – $9.98 @ Carly’s Regal Gifts
Did you get a new pair of heels for your New Year’s Eve bash? Afraid of breaking them in? These ingenious little devices will take the pain away. Simply insert the adjustable clips and let ’em sit – you’ll gradually push the shoe wider to give you an extra comfortable fit; a must-have when donning pointy stilettos or even flats. They’re also perfect if you’ve got wider feet, bunions or other foot maladies that can easily become irritated when squeezed into a cute, if painful, pair of heels. Word to the wise – check on your stretch in progress: you don’t want to overdo it and be flopping out of your footwear all night!
Hexagon Inc. Brooches – From $13
Add a pretty accessory to her stocking and she’ll be collecting compliments on it all throughout 2015. Hexagon Inc. is a Toronto-based Etsy retailer that primarily trades in handmade brooches made from sustainably harvested baltic birch and chiyogami paper. The brooches range in style from neutral designs like a diamond or a bird to Canadiana-inspired pieces, like a maple leaf or an inukshuk. These cute pins work as accessories for your sweater, scarf, jacket or bag – and with such an extensive lineup of shapes and patterns, you’re sure to find one that works with her wardrobe.
Masque Bar by Look Beauty – $9.99 each @ Shoppers Drug Mart
I love a good face mask on the weekend – but what I love even more is the fuss-free application of these skin-reviving face mask sachets from Look Beauty. Each package contains complete masks which are drenched in revitalizing vitamins, oils and extracts to brighten your skin and minimize the look of dark spots or unevenness in under 30 minutes. All you have to do is unwrap, place over your face, relax for awhile and presto – you’ll glow for the rest of the day. And with three masks per satchet, she can treat herself to beautiful skin for multiple weeks in a row.
Tasty Cakes – $6.99 each
Sometimes a girl just needs a piece of cake. Or perhaps, an entire mini cake to herself. Such is the offering from Orange Crate Food Co., which has three such varieties – chocolate, vanilla and maple – to satiate your sweet tooth. Just pop the cake and included ramekin into the microwave and within minutes you’ll have a delicious treat in your mitts. And after she’s enjoyed the one cake that comes with each gift set, you can load her up with refills (i.e. cake mix only, no ramekin) for whenever it’s a ‘cake kinda day’.
100% Pure Luminous Creme – $27 each
Highlighter really is a girl’s best friend – or at least, her secret weapon in her beauty arsenal. Apply it to the inner corner of your eyes to banish any darkness, or swipe it onto your brow bone for a little subtle shimmer. It also works on your cheeks, or anywhere the light naturally hits, to give you a pretty, shiny glow. What’s particularly nifty about 100% Pure’s take on an illuminating highlighter – apart from the fact they’re all natural, toxin-free and fruit-dyed – is the fact you can actually choose from three shade variations. Go for a soft pink hue, a classic bright white, or a candlescent gold – whatever blends in best with your skin tone or your preferred makeup look. Or better yet, nab all three!
Want to win the ultimate stocking stuffer haul? I’m giving away ALL of the stocking stuffer ideas featured below – for a prize package valued at $415! If you win, you’ll be scoring:
– $100 in Burt’s Bees products
– The Body Shop’s Lip & Cheek Doll
– A Schatzii wall charger
– 3x Maybelline New York Kajal Master eyeliners
– A package of Kaia Naturals Bamboo Cleansing Cloths
– The entire KISS / imPRESS Limited Edition Holiday Collection
– A set of Shoe Stretchers
– A Hexagon Inc. brooch of your choice
– A $25 Shoppers Drug Mart gift card
– 3x Tasty Cakes sets + 3x Refills
– 3x 100% Pure Luminous Cremes
Here’s how to enter for your chance at nabbing the ultimate package of stocking stuffers she’ll love!
1) First up: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway – it takes 5 seconds to sign up! Just find the ‘Gift of Gab’ box on the righthand side of this page and either hit Follow or enter your email address. Once you’ve done that (or if you already did it before), simply leave a comment on this post by December 27, 2014, telling me what your favourite ‘Stocking Stuffers for Her’ gift ideas are from this post.
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 December 28, 2014 to select the winner(s), 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: There’s a bunch of ways to build up extra entries into this draw. For whatever bonus entry activities you tackle, be sure to leave your ‘proof’ in separate comments or your entries will not be counted. Got it? Good for you. Here’s your options:
Burt’s Bees – is on Twitter. Follow ‘em. Tweet at them and @cdngiftguide with a link back to this post. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
The Body Shop – is on Twitter. Follow them and tweet at them, as well as @cdngiftguide, with a link back to this post. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Schatzii – would love for you to share their product on Pinterest. Pin their Wally Dual USB Charger that’s featured in this post. Link back to your Pin in a separate comment below.
Maybelline New York – is on Twitter. Follow them and tweet at them, as well as @cdngiftguide, with a link back to this post. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Kaia Naturals – is on Twitter. Follow ’em and tweet at them, as well as @cdngiftguide, with a link back to this post. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Broadway Nails – is on Twitter. Follow them and tag them in a Tweet alongside @cdngiftguide, with a link back to this post. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Carly’s Regal Gifts – is on Facebook. Like them and then leave a comment on their wall regarding your favourite stocking stuffer for her from the Carly’s Regal Gifts website. Link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.
Hexagon Inc. – is on Facebook. Like them and then leave a comment on their wall regarding your favourite pin style. Link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.
Shoppers Drug Mart – is on Twitter. Follow them and tweet at them, as well as @cdngiftguide, with a link back to this post. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Orange Crate Food Co. – is on Facebook. Like them and then leave a comment on their wall regarding their Tasty Cakes. Link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.
100% Pure – is on Twitter. Follow them and tweet at them about your fave product from their line. If you’ve got space, tag @cdngiftguide + include a link to this post. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
