Here it is, our 2017 Holiday Local Atlantic Gift Guide. We had many businesses interested in participating, and I tried to share ideas for all kinds of people.
You will find a combination of unique business owners, artisans, and local direct sales reps in this guide. This guide was sponsored by those who are included. All information was provided by them. Some participants have offered prizes for giveaways that will run on our Facebook page throughout the next 2 weeks. Hope you enjoy, and get out to support a local business owners this holiday season!
Personalized Handmade Gifts
Close to the Heart
Close To The Heart offers personalized handmade items, plus a baby boutique. You will find items from personalized ornaments, tree skirts, clothing, stuffed animals, mugs and more in this local store!
Contact Larissa to place your order!
Website: www.closetotheheart.shop
Instagram // Facebook
Christmas Ornament, $11.95 or 2/$20
Birthday Card Central
Johanne (aka Jozi) makes keepsake birthday cards, using layers of card stocks and specialty papers and embellishments. She has individual cards or kits available. Read more in my review, here.
The standard card is $5. Personalized cards are available upon request as well, ranging from $6 to $12.
Website: www.birthdaycardcentral.com
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Jewellery
East Coast Sea Gems
Salisha designs genuine sea glass and beach/coastal wire-wrapped jewellery and home decor featuring boho/beach style jewellery, beach/ ocean themed art, ornaments and gifts all found from the beautiful coastlines of New Brunswick, designed locally in Dieppe, New Brunswick and shipped internationally around the world. Custom orders welcome. Click Here for my full review!
Contact Salisha Tatton at Eastcoastseagems@gmail.com
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For the home
Scentsy with Ashley
This holiday season, why not give the gift of Scentsy. Ashley has various pre-selected beautiful Scentsy Bouquets available to purchase, ready for gift giving. Price Range: $20-$40
Contact Ashley Joubert for all your Scentsy needs!
Website: www.ashleyjoubert.scentsy.ca
Facebook
Lighters Candle Company
Lighters Candle Company creates minimalist inspired, fun and sassy quote candles and other wax based products.
Lighters Candle Company was created in the fall of 2016 by a husband and wife duo, from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Being candle lovers ourselves, we casually began making uniquely scented candles at home that were clean and classy but had a little spunk. The demand was huge, and here we are! We created a line of quote candles with inspirational, motivational and sassy but fun labels. We love making gift buying easier! We listen to our followers and have grown quickly in our first year with a new line of candles geared towards men as well.
Price Range: $4.95-16.00
Contact Name Megan Grady via her website or social channels for more details.
Website: lighterscandlecompany.com
Facebook // Instagram
For the Pampered Pooch
Puppy Riot Designs
Puppy Riot designer Heather, produces Designer One-of-a-kind Dog Collars, Martingales, and Accessories. Check out her store and support this unique Nova Scotia Designer.
Contact Heather to purchase her one of a kind, handmade work.
Website: puppyriot.ca/
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For the Preschooler
CATalphabet by Shelagh Duffett
CATalphabet can be purchased at Woozles, Made in the Maritimes, Jennifers of NS, and from the author, Shelagh Duffet, at the Halifax Seaport Market on Saturdays. From Amazon/Indigo/Chapters.
All the copies that are purchased in local shops in Halifax are signed by the Author.
Website: www.shelaghduffett.com
Facebook // Instagram
For the Foodie
Sunset Gourmet with Judy
Everyone Eats, Give the Gift of Sunset Gourmet – Making Mealtimes Easy! From soups & breads to dips & desserts we have everything to make Meal Time Easy. Xmas Collections & Freezer Meal workshops are sure to be a hit! We ship anywhere in Canada.
Contact Judy Brander for more info.
Web page www.mysunsetgourmet.ca/Judybrander
Facebook
For the Gamer
Nuclear Knick Knacks – Crochet Dragon Scale Dice Bags
Check out Tasha’s Etsy shop for some geeky awesomeness! Featuring her Crochet Dragon Scale Dice Bags, handmade and fully lined.
Price Range: $15 for a small & $20 for a medium.
Contact Tasha through her Etsy store or Facebook
Etsy // Facebook
Family Fun Experiences
Amazeatorium
Don’t miss New Brunswick’s best family day out of
the year, the Amazeatorium, on Saturday, April 7th 2018 at Harbour Station in Saint John! A massive hands-on learning fair, families will have fun with science, art, music, sports, engineering, technology and
so much more! All this AND our special guest, Canada’s only LEGO Certified Professional, who will be on hand with mountains of LEGO to
play with! We have individual tickets and family bundles available at early bird pricing – perfect for a Christmas surprise!
PRICE: $16 general admission; $20 VIP Early Entry Passes;
Early Bird pricing: Family bundle (4 tickets) $55; Family VIP bundle (4
VIP passes) $70.
Visit them online at www.amazeatorium.com
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Health & Wellness
VX Wellness
Voxxlife socks and insoles have a proprietary, neurologically enhancing technology, called VoxxHPT (human performance technology) with drug free benefits of added balance, stability, improved range of motion and reduced pain. Voxxlife is a Canadian company.
See my review HERE
Price Range for insoles and socks: $30-$45
Contact Kelsie-Ann Caissie for more information.
Website: www.vxwellness.com
Facebook // Instagram
Isagenix
We have nutrition that exceeds organic standards and we have solutions for weight loss, putting on lean muscle mass, healthy aging, more energy etc!
The price range varies, depending on your goals. Contact Howard Winston to chat with you about your goals and needs!
Contact Howard Winston
Website: https://hwinston.isagenix.com/
Beauty & Pampering
Nails By Lisa
Give the gift of a little beauty pampering from Lisa! Specializing in Gel Nails, offering affordable service with years of experience. Also offering Sunless Tanning services. Read more in my review, here.
Contact Lisa MacDonald-Lutes by text at 506-856-0047
Facebook
Laura’s Essentials
Laura’s Essentials produces a wide variety of products from bath products to specialty creams and balms. Hand made, All natural body products made with Essential oils.
Price Range: $4- $25
Contact Laura Calder through her social accounts for more info.
Facebook // Instagram
HotLips with Karen
The premier product for SeneGence is patented LipSense® Liquid Lip Color. LipSense is an amazing departure from conventional lipsticks and lip and comes in a wide variety of shades and textures. LipSense is a unique product that is waterproof and does not kiss off, smear off or rub off! Read My Review HERE
Contact Karen McLaren for more info and to order this amazing product! Email: Karen.m.mclaren85@gmail.com Phone: (506) 233-0673
Facebook Group
Younique with Nat
Younique’s cosmetics development processes utilize scientific research to ensure that our products contain high quality ingredients that enrich and nourish the skin. The result is a beautifully efficacious product that is safely compatible with virtually every skin type.
Contact Natalie for more information.
Website: https://www.youniqueproducts.com/nataliethompson
Facebook
Rodan & Fields – Indep. Consultant Candice Gallant
Tired of tired-looking eyes? Rodan + Field’s Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex brightens and revitalizes eyes to counter the effects of an active, modern lifestyle. Purchase Active Hydration Eye Complex now and you’ll receive an elegant, silver wristlet in a holiday box as our gift to you, while supplies last. Read my review here.
Rodan + Fields are the same doctors who created ProActiv. This line is their anti aging skincare line of products.
Price Range: $81+
Contact Candice Gallant
Website: http://candicegallant.myrandf.com/ca
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MONAT with Tami B
Discover visibly longer, fuller, stronger, younger looking hair in just 90 uses! MONAT products are botanically based, cruelty free, vegan, gluten free, toxin free and contain no harsh chemicals. We pride ourselves on products that have been scientifically proven and validated to increase hair growth, replace hair loss, protect hair from environmental toxins and maintain a youthful appearance!
Contact Tami Brideau at monatwithtamib@gmail.com
Website: tamibrideau.mymonat.com
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People don’t know that scalp therapy shampoos for fast hair growth (obviously with no sulfates, no parabens or DEA) even exist. Individuals can now enjoy longer hair and experience more alternatives. Definitely worth considering.