This week, as always, I’m honing in on all things stocking stuffers! Where possible I’ve tried to pick ideas that are readily available in Canadian retailers so you don’t have to worry too much about online shipping (although may online retailers can easily get items to you before Xmas if you order this week). With that in mind, here are some fantastic stocking stuffers any gal would love to see in her stocking this Christmas.
Soap & Glory Wait On Hand & Foot Set – $12 @ Shoppers Drug Mart
For the record, beloved beauty brand Soap & Glory has plenty of cute gift sets at Shoppers Drug Mart stores this holiday season, but this one is a perfect pick for a stocking stuffer in particular. Between the price point and pint size, this duo of super smoothing and soothing lotions for your fingers and toes is just the right remedy for a winter ahead of dry skin.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers – $5.97 – $13.99 each
These food storage are a straight up godsend. Designed to be 100% leak-proof, stain resistant and crystal clear, they’ve really thought of everything. For example: Built-in vents on the lid so you can microwave with the lid on (and avoid splatters), BPA-free material you can feel good about reheating, and a modular design that makes them easy to stack in the fridge (or your cupboards). Ideal for working gals that need to tote their lunch and leftovers on the go, a couple of these handy containers will make mealtime a cinch.
Justice League Wonder Woman Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Holiday Gift Pack – $16.99
I pretty much always ask for razors in my stocking each year, and this gift set is a cool way to do something extra special to fulfill that request. Gillette has teamed up with Justice League for some limited edition gift sets (including a guy’s one with VR content!). If you’re planning to make like Wonder Woman and don a short skirt for NYE, then you’ll love this 1-2-3 combo of a Gillette Venus razor (plus 2 cartridges), Gillette Satin Care Sensitive Skin shave gel, and Olay Ultra Moisture Wash. It’s a great bargain and 100% practical to boot!
Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Bars – $4.95 each @ natural health and organic food shops, independent specialty food stores and select major retailers such as Whole Foods, Sobey’s, Metro, Loblaws, Bulk Barn and Shoppers Drug Mart
I mean…find me a woman who doesn’t want to unwrap chocolate come Christmas morning, seriously. If you’re going to do it though, do it right with a bar of imported luxury chocolate from British brand Green & Black’s. Made with hand-selected, gourmet cocoa beans, you can pick from 10 scrumptious flavours like organic hazelnut and currant dark chocolate or sea salt milk chocolate. The trouble is just narrowing it down to one (or two!) bars…
Bodycology Sweet Love Bath Fizzies – $6.97 @ Walmart
To me, a hallmark of a great stocking stuffer is when an item feels like it should be worth a lot more than it is. Case in point? This collection of 8 bath bombs, designed to fizz up your tub water and waft a sweet scent of whipped cream and roses into the air. Not only does it smell amazing, these little balls are loaded with Vitamin E to nourish your skin.
Rocket Foods To-Go Cups – $1.97 each / Pouches – $5.99 each
I know I featured chocolate up above like two gift ideas ago, but here’s an antidote to those seeking some healthier choices in their stockings. Rocket Foods’ oatmeals are hearty, healthy breakfast choices, loaded with protein and slow-digest fiber to keep you feeling fuller for longer. With yummy flavours like Apple Berry Jazz and Granny’s Apple Pie, these gluten-free oatmeal mixes are available in handy to-go cups or larger multi-serving bags, all at a super affordable price. If she’s not familiar with the brand already, this is a great way to give her a ‘taste’ of yummy breakfasts to come.
Nexxus City Shield Line – $14.99 – $18.99 each @ Drugstores and Mass Market Retailers Across Canada
Living the city life can wreak extra havoc on your mane. Luckily, brands like Nexxus have released a hair care collection for city slickers, designed to veil your hair from
environmental damage while controlling frizz and giving you a healthy dose of shine. Although the line works for just about any hair type, it’s particularly useful for those with fine to medium straight hair to keep it locked and loaded and ready to take on the world.
Cubic Zirconia Hoop Earrings – $14 @ Joe Fresh
Add a little sparkle to her stocking without breaking the bank with some of the cute costume jewelry at Joe Fresh this season. Perfect for decking out her NYE outfit or even just adding some festive fun to her every day attire, they’ve got dozens of cool earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more for under $25.
Topher’s Beard & Soap Co. Beaver Butter – $15
When you first realize what this little product is, your giftee might turn bright pink. But the folks at Topher’s Beard & Soap Co. know what’s up – and that you’ll love this soothing, nourishing post-hair removal cream for your lady bits. Loaded with Hemp, Hazelnut and Avocado oils for moisturizing and Babassu oil for a cooling effect, this solid ‘butter’ product will help reduce redness, irritation, and other things that can go south when you’re maintaining the hair situation down south via waxing or shaving. As a heads up, Topher’s Beard & Soap Co. products are available in stores too so no worries about rush shipping!
Blends With Benefits Stress Release Roll-On – $24 each
I’m a huge believer in the power of aromatherapy (I own a million lavender things to help me sleep in particular). Given the hustle and bustle of the holiday season – and even the stress of returning back to work and playing catch-up in the new year – this gift idea seems totally apt. Simply roll on this blend of pure essential oils (including neroli, orange, patchouli, rosewood, champa, and jojoba) and breathe in the positive, relaxing vibes. This is just one of several roll-ons from Blends With Benefits by the by – you can also nab varieties for Detox, Energy, and Pain Relief to name but a few (and yes, good sleep is one of ’em!) Plus you can nab them even easier than before at the likes of Indigo and Well.ca, perfect for all you last-minute shoppers out there…
There you have it folks! 10 awesome ideas to stuff her stocking and great her right, no matter your budget. And I’m giving away a bunch of them too! I have a prize package valued at nearly $290, which includes:
- Soap & Glory Wait on Hand & Foot Gift Set
- $50 worth of Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers in assorted sizes
- Justice LeagueTM Wonder WomanTM Venus ComfortGlide Special Edition Gift Pack
- 10x Green & Black’s Chocolate Bars
- Bodycology Sweet Love Bath Fizzies
- Rocket Foods 2x To-Go Cups + 3x Pouches
- Nexxus City Shield Shampoo, Conditioner and Damage Defense Crème
- 2x Topher’s Beard & Soap Co. Beaver Butter Tins
- 2x Blends With Benefits Roll-Ons
Want to win all of these amazing stocking stuffer gift ideas for her? Here’s how to enter for your chance:
1) First and foremost! You must be a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber to enter this giveaway. 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, leave me a comment by December 25, 2017, telling me your favourite stocking stuffers for her featured in 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 26, 2017 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 Entries! Do as many or as few of these as you’d like. For each one you do, be sure to leave your participation in a separate comment below to have it be counted!
Follow Soap & Glory on Instagram, then create a post on your own feed (you can regram one of theirs or grab a photo off their site or even from this post) that tags them and highlights that you’d like to nab their products using the hashtag #shoppersdrugmart. Link back to your post in a separate comment below.
Follow Rubbermaid on Twitter and send out a Tweet about this giveaway that links back to this post and tags them + me (@cdngiftguide). Link to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Follow Gillette Venus on Twitter, then send out a Tweet that tags them and me (@cdngiftguide) and includes a link back to this post, highlighting this awesome giveaway. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Follow Green & Black’s on Instagram, then tag two friends on one of their posts that you think would love their sweet products. Link back to the Instagram post you commented on in a separate comment below, with your IG username.
Follow Bodycology on Instagram and like one of their posts. Then leave a separate comment below that tells me you’ve done so and includes your IG username.
Like Rocket Foods on Facebook, then leave a wall post that tags a friend you think would be interested in their products. Link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.
Follow Nexxus on Twitter, then send out a Tweet that tags them and me (@cdngiftguide) and includes a link back to this post, highlighting this awesome giveaway. Link back to your Tweet in a separate comment below.
Follow Topher’s Beard & Soap Co. on Instagram, then tag two friends on one of their posts that you think would dig their body care products. Link back to the Instagram post you commented on in a separate comment below, with your IG username.
Like Blends with Benefits on Facebook, then leave a wall post that tags a friend you think would be interested in their aromatherapy products. Link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.
