Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about your holiday gifting strategy. Retail experts are already
predicting shipping delays and potential shortages of popular items, and many
major retailers have already announced that some holiday sales will start in a few weeks!
To give you a head start, we’ve put together a list of great, under-$50 stocking stuffer gift ideas. From made-in-Manitoba
bath bombs to men’s socks that are actually cute to
beauty products you may be tempted to keep for yourself, these budget-friendly gifts are a great way to treat everyone on your list with something a little fun and special at the end of a
very long year.
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SOAK Bath Co Soap and Bath Bomb Bundle
SOAK Bath Co’s highly rated bath products are handmade in Niverville, Manitoba, using natural oils and butters. With this bundle, you can make a custom combo for the lucky recipient.
SOAK Bath Co Soap and Bath Bomb Bundle, $, available at Etsy
Manta Hair Brush
Manta’s innovative, flexible hair brush is specially designed to be gentle on your hair. And when you buy a pink one, the company will donate 15% of the proceeds from your purchase to Rethink Breast Cancer.
Manta Healthy Hair Brush in Pink, $, available at Myüz Makeup Artistry & Esthetics
Aldo Mirilibeth Face Scarf
This cute face scarf doubles as a mask in a pinch, and 100% of the net proceeds from your purchase will support two Canadian organizations — Black Business and Professional Association and True North Aid .
Aldo Mirilibeth Face Scarf, $, available at Aldo
Kristen Lim Tung Medium Striped Vase
Canadian ceramicist Kristen Lim Tung’s distinctive “bum” vases are so adorable, but also minimalist enough for even the most modern apartments .
Kristen Lim Tung Medium Striped Vase, $, available at Kristen Lim Tung
Ikea Bygglek 201-piece Lego Brick Set
If there’s a little kid on your list, you’ll want to check out Ikea ’s new Lego product range, which is pretty much guaranteed to please. (The storage boxes are sold separately.)
Ikea Bygglek 201-piece Lego Brick Set, $, available at Ikea
OKAYOK Kids Organic Confetti Tee
The adorable kids in your life will look even cuter in this made-in-Toronto, unisex cotton T-shirt. P.S. It comes in adult sizes, too.
Okayok Kids Organic Confetti Tee, $, available at Okayok
Province Apothecary At Home Facial Ritual Kit
Treat your stressed-out BFF to this limited edition at-home facial kit from this beloved Toronto beauty brand.
Province Apothecary At Home Facial Ritual Kit, $, available at Province Apothecary
Brush Naked Bamboo Toothbrush
How about an eco-friendly, super affordable bamboo toothbrush for the zero-waste enthusiasts in your life? This one is also available in a colourful four-pack.
Brush Naked Bamboo Toothbrush, $, available at Indigo
Apprenti Ôr’ganik Canabis Elixir
Montreal’s Apprenti Ôr’ganik has a luxe new facial oil; this formulation features organic hemp seed oil and olive squalane as the star ingredients.
Apprenti Ôr’ganik Canabis Elixir, $, available at Apprenti Ôr’ganik
Urban Outfitters Soda Ash Tie Dye Kit
Why buy your friend a pair of tie-dyed sport socks when they can pretty much transform their entire wardrobe with this kit?
Urban Outfitters Soda Ash Tie Dye Kit, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Dynamite Foldover Knit Tuque
Canadian retailer Dynamite recently launched an ultra-comfy Luxe Lounge collection, and prices start at just $19.95.
Dynamite Foldover Knit Tuque, $, available at Dynamite
Warren Steven Scott
Consider these feather-shaped earrings by Indigenous designer Warren Steven Scott for the stylish friend on your shopping list.
Warren Steven Scott Feather, $, available at Warren Steven Scott
Kiin: Recipes and Stories from Northern Thailand
Many of us are cooking at home more these days, for obvious reasons. Chef Nuit Regular — the culinary talent behind Toronto restaurants Pai, Sabai Sabai, Sukhothai, and Kiin — is releasing her first cookbook this fall. It’s a thoughtful gift for any Thai-food enthusiast on your list.
Kiin Recipes and Stories from Northern Thailand, $, available at Munro’s Books
Benefit Cosmetics Beauty Thrills Set
This adorable gift set focuses on skin, eyes, and brows, which are pretty much all the areas we still care about in these Masked Times .
Benefit Cosmetics Beauty Thrills Set, $, available at Sephora
KOTN Men’s Crew Sock
An actual online review of these ethically made, Egyptian cotton socks by Toronto’s KOTN: “I’m buying a pair for everyone I care about for Christmas.” I’m sold.
Kotn Men’s Crew Sock, $, available at Kotn
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