2020 Holiday Gift Ideas: Help Support Canadian Businesses

One of the activities I enjoy most about the holiday season is gift giving – to see the happy smiles on the faces of my family and friends truly warms my heart. Every year, I joyously venture to stores trudging through the snow in my practical, yet elegant combat boots, to look for inspiration and find meaningful and memorable gifts.

This year, holiday shopping looks a lot different for all of us as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are not able to go into stores to look around for inspiration but, instead, we’re doing all our exploring and shopping online. I know shopping online isn’t for everyone though – maybe you’re apprehensive because you prefer to look at the item in person. Or maybe you love online shopping, but you’re unsure if you can trust a particular retailer.

Wherever you are in your holiday shopping, I’m here to help you with your shopping needs! In my 2020 holiday guide, I’ve included a range of gift ideas at different price points. Bonus: All the items I’ve picked in my gift guide are Toronto- and Canadian-based stores, so you can feel good about supporting local businesses that are struggling during this time.

Happy Holidays!

xoxo

$150 and under

1. Same Fine Jewelry Beaded Chain For Masks (6 By Gee Beauty), $68; 2. Lemonwood Heart Toque, $120; 3. Sense of Independence Camo Puff Sleeve Top, $88; 4. Kim Smiley Azar Bracelet, $110; 5. Kaela Kay Monogrammed Jeans Jacket, $116; 6. New Year Special: Dress For Your Body Type Mini Class, $149; 7. Type Books Mystery Bag Of Books, $100.

$60 and under

1. Nicole Bach Berylline Pink Floral Bundle (Face Mask And Matching Scrunchie), $40; 2. Quartz Geode from Morocco, $49; 3. Glory Hole Doughnuts Gift Certificate For Full Dozen, $46; 4. Louis Cifer Brew Works Beer Basket With Glassware, $60; 5. Kensington Market Grab Bag Of Goodies, $60.

$25 and under

1. Yolanda Fernandes Ly Handmade Clay and Resin Ring Dish, $22; 2. Maro Cosmetics Jaja Lipstick, $22; 3. Sloane Fine Tea Celebration Medley, $21.95; 4. Darsbars DALLOL Organic Unscented Soap, $12.50. 5. Kikkerland Rainbow Wine Markers, $11. 6. Freedom, We Sing Book, $22.95; 7. Toronto Humane Society Donation Gift, $20.