If you’re looking for some holiday gift inspiration either for your favourite sister, aunt, mom or YOURSELF, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve teamed up with four other bloggers: Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Christine from Life on Manitoulin, Amanda from Multi-Testing Mommy, and Meri from Lil-Sugar, to provide you our top picks for the holidays. These are the brands and products that we’ve each tried and loved and would refer to any of our friends. Not to mention, one lucky winner will win all of the products that we’re posting about (total AVR is $640). In fact, we devoted this entire post to gifts that are perfect for the busy mom, because we all know that moms deserve to be spoiled and pampered every once in a while!
TOMS Bags
Most of us are familiar with TOMS shoes where for every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS will donate a pair to children in need. My favourite of all of TOMS giving initiatives is through their bag collection. For every bag you purchase, TOMS will help provide a safe birth for a mother and baby in need. As a mom to three kids, I know how fortunate I am to have given birth in Canada surrounded by the best facilities, health care professionals and hospitals. Through TOMS newest initiative, funds will be used to help provide safe births in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti and India. This work will be done by a network of TOMS Giving Partners involved in maternal and child health programs, who will help provide training for skilled birth attendants, along with providing a safe birth kit that includes vital materials like soap, gloves, gauze, a cord clamp, surgical blade and a clean surface to help a woman safely give birth.
I’ve been lovingly carrying my TOMS weekender bag with me since I got it last spring. It’s officially taken over as my diaper bag (aka purse and everything else). As a busy mom it’s the perfect size to hold my wallet, diapers, wipes, tissue box, snacks and more. It also helps that I love the design and most importantly, I know I’m making a difference by wearing it. TOMS bags make a great gift for any person on your list as it’s both a tangible gift and also a way to give back. When you purchase a TOMS bag, or any other TOMS products, you’re making a real difference to someone’s life.
Tiny Devotions
You don’t need to be a yogi to fall in love with the beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry from Tiny Devotions. I was instantly drawn to the beautiful necklaces and bracelets. Tiny Devotions’s journey began when its founder made Mala Beads while living in Bali. She soon realized that her passion can be turned into a venture when Lululemon came knocking at her door. For those of you who don’t know (I didn’t), Mala beads are mysterious and magical necklaces or meditation garlands that have been worn for thousands of years by yogis and spiritual seekers from all over the world. The company has since grown and now includes bracelets, candles bags, socks and scarfs. Personally, I would love to receive a Mala Bead this holiday season (hint, hint beloved hubby).
A more budget-friendly alternative is the beautiful scarfs which retail for $54. I love their soft texture (made from 100% Polyester), the way they look, and their versatility. You can wear these scarves in the winter or when you’re sitting on the beach. Mine reminds me of my summers spent in Israel and my four month backpacking adventure through Europe. There are many different styles to choose from including the Paia scarf. The Paia Scarf is perfect for the bohemian in all of us that just wants to roam barefoot and bike between beach and home. She’s laid back, free and full of life and laughter.
Jackie’s Art Quilts – Beautiful, festive Christmas stockings that are perfect for decorating your home during the holidays or including in your stocking stuffer traditions!
Tea Leaf Co. – Give the gift of a bundle of warm, perfectly spiced chai teas! Let Mom enjoy a cuppa delightful tea & put her feet up for a while!
Anchored Jewelry – Dress up your holiday outfit with a handmade, handstamped statement piece from Anchored! The earrings are also a conversation piece! Made on Manitoulin Island. Truly unique and beautiful.
Keurig – A Keurig 2.0 K200 system in black, making coffee easy to make and fresh every time!
Luxe Design Jewelry – Luxe Design makes personalized silver and gold heirloom jewellery that tells your story. Each piece is lovingly handmade in Canada from the finest materials, and customized just for you.
Armani wallet and fragrance – Acqua di Gioia is a light watery scent with a hint of sugar, perfect to wear as an everyday fragrance. For reviews, giveaways and advice from Cityline’s beauty expert, visit http://davelackie.com.
Blissful Patterns – Practical SEWING PATTERNS in standard PDF format that are easy to follow and fun to make. Download your pattern, print and start sewing right away! Every pattern is in full color with lots of photos, easy to understand instructions in English and sewing tips along the way.
Philosophy skincare prize pack valued at $50.
GIVEAWAY
Together with Lisa from Fab Frugal Mama, Christine from Life on Manitoulin, Amanda from Multi-Testing Mommy, and Meri from Lil-Sugar, one lucky reader will receive all of the products listed above ($640 ARV). Enter the giveaway via the entry form below. Contest is open to all residents of Canada (excluding Quebec & Nunavut). Contest ends Friday December 11, 2015. GOOD-LUCK!
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I would share with my daughter and sisters.
I’d share it with my sister!
I’d share it with my sister because I know she’d love a lot of these items. It hasn’t been an easy year this year so I’d love to bring a smile to her face.
I would share with my mom, the most special woman I know! She has always been generous & selfless, never buying herself anything, always giving to me & her grandchildren. It would give me such happiness to give something back to her!
I would share with my sister because I see a lot of things that her and I would both love, and she was very generous with hand me downs for my children from hers, so it would be nice to share something back.
I would share coffee with my husband and the jewelry with my daughter! 🙂 They both love both! Thanks!
I would share with my amazing sister in law 🙂
I would share with my Mom because she is always giving to everyone else and I would love to treat her to these great items.
My mom – she never treats herself!
I love the Luxe Design Jewelry fingerprint – my sister would love this with her kids prints!
I’d love to share with my daughters! Three of them have had babies this year and deserve something special for themselves.
I would share with my SIL as she’s about to have a baby so something just for HER would be nice
I would share with my mom 1000% bc she generously looks after my kiddos:)
I would share with my step daughters so they can have something special!
I will share with my mom and my sister because they are always there to support me
I would share this with my mom. Shes always so giving
I would share with my sister because she is the best and a great buddy.
If i were lucky enough to win i would share some of these gifts with someone special like my sister would love a Keurig .
I would share with my mom, alot of these items are about relaxation, such as the tea, journal, quilt, and she needs to sit back and enjoy a cup of tea. shes always there for me and she deserves this.
I’d love to share this with my bestie Maryanne. She’s had a really tough year and I’d love to show her how much I love her!
I would share with my daughters in law, they appreciate beautiful things.
I would share with my BFF as she has been a big support this year.
I would share with my daughters..they help me out so much and never ask anything in return
I would share with my 5 daughters and few best friends who help me be the greatest mom I can for my girls.
I would give the coffee machine to my dad who is soon to be 93. He still lives independently and loves his coffee! Thank you for the chance.
I would share with my sister she has put her life on hole to take care of me battling cervical cancer she takes everyday to the hospital she’s amazing
I would share with my best friend!
I would share with my sister!
I would share with a few of my friends. The Blissful patterns to Elaine because she is artsy/craftsy and I know she could make something awesome. The Armani Wallet and Fragrance to my sister in law Sue, because she would rock that wallet and scent. The Luxe Design jewelry to my friend Wendy, because she deserves something that shines just as much as her personality. The stockings and tea leaf to my friends daughter. She could use some Christmas Cheer this year. The rest I will donate to my local women’s shelter. The only item I would want to keep for myself would be the Keurig. Thank you so much for the chance to make some Christmas Wishes come true.
I would give the Paia scarf to my sister-in-law, the Keurig to a friend, the tea to my mom, and the anchored jewelry to my sister.
Oh, and why. The scarf is so my sister-in-law’s style and she would wear it a lot, my mom loves tea and the jewelry is a fitting style for my sister!
I would definitely share with my mum 🙂
Forgot to add that she is always there for me and this would be something to do for her.
I would love to share all of these gifts with my family and friends! Hubby would love the Keurig for starters!
I would share it with my mom and my son and his family
I would share with my twin sister because she deserves some treats in her life!
I would share with my mom. She’s been through alot this year and it would be great to treat her!
My nieces would love all of those gorgeous things but especially the Philosophy !
I would love to gift the Luxe Design Jewelry thumbprint necklace to my mom with my sons fingerprint in it
my best friend always been there for me through thick and thin
My sister and sister in law!
I would share with my two sisters, cause that’s the way we are!
I would share with my Mom & my Aunt. They have both been a huge help to me throughout my entires life.
I would gift the Keurig K2.0 K200 to one of my friends who loves coffee, and this would make drinking coffee fund more convenient.
I would share it with my daughter
I would share it with my mom because she is always thinking of everyone but herself. She deserves to be spoiled and pampered for always taking such good care of us, even after we all started our own family.
I would give them to my mom because she’s the best!
I would share these with my mom, as she is always so giving.
I would share with my mil
I’d share it with my friend Crystal. She is a ray of sunshine.
I would share it with my daughter, because she always thinks of others, especially her little one, and never thinks of herself.
I would share it with my mom! We would both love it!
I’d share it with my mom. She lives away and misses seeing the family and I think she would appreciate me sharing.
I would love to share it with my mom. She is a hard worker and she is still working hard. She has never had anything much in her life and I would like to spoil her with all the gifts.
I would share it with my mom because deserves nothing but the best.
I’d share this with my mom because I can see a lot of things here that she would love. She always spoils us so I’d love to treat her to some nice things for once!
I’d share it with my sister who needs some support now.
I have some great friends that I would share with
WITH MY SISTER…SHES HAVING A BIT OF A ROUGH YEAR NOTHING TOO DRAMATIC BUT A NICE PICKUP WOULD BE AWESOME I’M SURE
Let’s be honest, I am NOT sharing! But if I have to….my mom and sis deserves some TLC.
I would share with my sister. She’d like a lot of this stuff. Besides if I didn’t share she’d just hint that she liked this or that and I’d give it to her anyways. 😉
I would share with my Mother in law as she is special in my life and she deserves something nice
Londia
I would share with my wife because she is great.
Id give to my mom because she is an amazing woman!
I would share with my mom because she has always done so much for me! she watches my two girls so i could go back to work and work a few days a week and is always cooking for us and helping us financially
I would share with my mother, she deserves to be spoiled!!
I would give to my mom
I would share with my daughter who has become an amazing young woman. She works hard and always pulling for the underdog. She is now a teacher and we couldn’t be more proud of her.
I would share these with my daughter. She is a full time working nurse and also working on her master’s degree. She deserves the best.
I would share with my mom who is currently winning her second battle with breast cancer and could use some pampering.
Jonnie
I would share with my little sister and my best friend – both live on the other side of Canada and I love them so much!
I’d share these with my sister if I won. She is a single mom who always puts herself last
My sister would love the patterns and my mom would like the tea. I’d share with everyone. I don’t see them much so little packages in the mail are the best.
I would share these gifts with my sister as she is amazing and wonderful!
I’d share with my closest friends. They are always there for me. I am so fortunate.
Thanks to the Sponsor for giving and you for hosting.
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
I would share with my sisters, because we all deserve to be spoiled!
I would share with my mom, who is battling a neurological disease.
I would share it with my best friend and sister , because some of these things they would love for Christmas.
I would share the Keurig 2.0 K200 system with my mom, because she’s still making a big 8 cups in the morning and drinking it till it’s gone. Lots of microwave coffee for her. That’s gotta stop.
I’d share with my daughter and my sister because they’re both really good friends.
I’d share these great products with my children and grandchildren. They would all be pleased with extra presents 🙂
I would share with my mom and my sister because they are both always helping me out.
I would share them with my sister because she’s a SAHM like me and I know what she goes through every day. She deserves a treat.
My sister , she is the best sister in the world and i always love to share with her 🙂
I would share with my beautiful daughter and my lovely sisters. I love them all so much!
I would share with my daughter, she helps me in so many ways & I love her so much
I would share some with my mom , she is always there for everyone and would love to give her something special
I would share with my sister as she would love some of these prizes.
I’d share with my mom so she has something nice for the holidays.
If I won, I would share the jewelry my mom and nieces it because it would make very good gifts for them
I would share these with my best friend Jo because she has always been there for me.
My hubby because we always share
My wife deserves all this and more!
I would be over joyed to share with my sisters Patricia & Cathy who live on the east coast and whom I miss very much… and my mom who I hope to see this Christmas, the 3rd since Dad passed away.
I’d share with my Mom…she deserves wonderful things!
I would share it with my mom, because she deserves lot’s of gifts.
this is awesome!
My dearest friend Sharyn who will have a tough Christmas this year!
I would share some of them with my niece because I know she would love them. Others I would share with my friend as she loves to sew.
I would share these with Amanda because she is my loving and beautiful friend.
I would love to share this amazing prize pack with my Mom, especially the Luxe Design Jewelry. I’ve always thought there was something very special about a personalized gift and I love that it’s made in Canada . My Mom is a hard worker, wonderful Mother and amazing Nana! I can’t imagine my life without her 🙂
I would share these gifts with my sister. She is in the process of getting a divorce, and could definitely use a cheering-up!
I would share the keurig with my mum as she loves coffee!
I would share these gifts with my mom. I love her and love to be able to surprise her with sweet gifts. There are lots of gifts here that I think she would deffinitely enjoy!
I would share with my daughter because she is so supportive of me.
It would be the necklaces with my sisters
I would share with my daughter, she is working hard at university
Always so cold in the office so scarf would be perfect
I would give this to my grandma she is an amazing women we no longer have my my and she has been such an amazing rock for me
I would share with my sister and niece because they would love these products.
I would share the coffee machine with my husband, and some of the rest with my sisters
I would share this with my best friend, because I couldn’t endure life without her.
I would share with my mother and mother in law. Lovely blog by the way!
I would share with my sisters. They have both been going through a tough time and they love to be surprised!
I would share with my sister. I know how appreciative she would be.
I would give some of the gifts to my wife and some to my mom, both that deserve to be spoiled at Christmas!
I would share with my two sisters! They really are selfless and could use a treat!
My SIL as she has a rough go of things lately.
I’d share with my wife cause shes always been there for me.
would love to try these products!
I would be very happy to share with my two daughters because they are wonderful kind thoughtful ladies
This is a fantastic package, I would share with my daughter and daughter-in-law.
I would share the coffeemaker with my husband (he drinks coffee), and others with my sisters (especially my middle sister, who introduced me to my husband! Nothing I can do for her can ever even come close).
I’d share the gifts with my friend Zaa Zaa because he house burned and she;s had a very trying year.
I would share nearly all of this with my twenty-something daughter: the Armani wallet and fragrance, Luxe Design jewellry, Anchored jewellry and Tea Leaf co. because she is so into tea, wearing pretty things and delightful scents, too.
I would share with my family.
I would share these gifts with my granddaughters,who are the love of my life!
I’d give the patterns to a friend – Seymone. She’s a crafty one.
My mom, because she always deserves a pick me up!
I would share this with my daughters-in-law, who work really hard, and live with my sons!
My daughter who is so supportive of me
I would share with my niece. She is my best friend.
I would share with my beautiful daughters. They have all grown into such wonderful women and I couldn’t be more proud or love them more. It’s always more fun to give than receive anyway, isn’t it ? Thank you for the fantastic giveaway, Merry Christmas 🙂
Of course I would share these with my very best friend, who I used to live near, and have only seen her once in the last five years. She has been with me through thick and thin, and is a very special woman! 😉
With my mom.
I would share it with all the lovely women in my life.
I would share this with my sister as she has always been generous to me!
I would share it with my younger sister, because we share everything!
I would share with my sister Betty who has been so kind to me.
I would share it with my sister and niece.
I would share with my daughter
If I were lucky enough to win, I would share some of these gifts with my mom, she’s had ill health this year and she would really enjoy and appeciate some of these items especially the Paia Scarf and the Keurig system. Thanks, good luck all.
I would share with my son an his family as they would really appreciate it.
I’d share with my mom
My daughter in law. She recently became a first time mom to our first grandchild. It would be a treat and a nice surprise to share with her.
I would share these gifts with my best friend, who has been through a lot this year and could really use some a Christmas cheer pick me up!
family members because i love them
I would share with my mom and my best friend 🙂 Isnt that what xmas is all about 😉 😛
with my amazing sister in law
I’d share this with my Dad’s partner, who often makes me dinner :0
My hubby-to-be… What’s mine is his 😉 besides, he could use a Keurig 🙂
I would share with my family to brighten their Holidays
I would share with my mother because she is my best friend and we share everything together.
I’d share it with my sister since we have been Shari g everything since young
two of my co-workers and i have became best friends over the past eleven years. i would share with them.
I would share some with my sisters
I think my sister would love the tea
I would share with my mom because I’m so grateful to have her home at Christmas.
Definitely would share with my mom and my daughter. My daughter is on a gap year program now, but would be thrilled with the surprises upon her return.
I would share with my Mom. She’s an awesome Grandma to my boys.
I would share with my best friend who has been a huge support to me through the years.
I would share the Tea Leaf Co. with my tween daughter – she LOVES chai tea!
Would share with my sister who is currently 4 days past her due date with baby #2
I’d share with my mum because she rarely buys anything of herself and works so hard. Thanks for this chance.
My husband because he is my biggest fan
my mother in law and my mom. i love to share things with my moms even though one mom is more harder to please than the other
I would share with my daughter.
I would share with my mom because she would love some surprise gifts.
I would share these fabulous gifts with my sister because she means the world to me.
I would share with my BFF because she would love it!
I would share with my mom!
I would share it with my sister and my mom. We are all moms and could enjoy something just for us sometimes that is not kid-related.
I would share them with my mother.
I would share this with my BFF, who is the best friend anyone could ever hope to have. We have been friends since the first day of the first grade and have always had each other’s back. We are closer than sisters and we share everything …except our men!
I would share them with my wife because she would lvoe them
I’d share with my sisters
This is an awesome giveaway. Thank-you for the opportunity to win!!!!!!
I would share with mom, because mom.
My daughter. she is so giving to others.
I would share with my sister because she is awesome and deserves something special.
I would share the gift pack with my mom because she deserves the very best. I do not need everything and I think she would love the Keurig since she drinks more coffee than I do.
I would share with my momma and sisters!
Would definitely share almost all of these with my daughter because she is trying to move out away from a bad situation and has 2 small babies to take care of while being a General Manager of a national pizza store.
I would share them with my sister, who would most love them. She has her mind on her java and her java on her mind. 🙂
I’d share with my friend Paula because she always has great advice when I need direction.
I would share these wonderful prizes with my family…he loves coffee and my daughter and I could share the rest…it has been a hard year for us and we have emerged stronger and better than before…I would love to celebrate
I would share with my mom and my daughter, because they do so much for me and I love to share with them.
Thank You for the giveaway…I would give this gear to my wife, daughters, and goddaughters for Xmas; lucky to have so many great women in my life !
Oops, Canada only…please disregard my entry. Happy Xmas !
I would share with my sisterinlaw. She has a new baby and would like them