GIFT GUIDE: 5 small holiday gift ideas to say you care
Good things come in small packages, and these inexpensive gifts will surely be appreciated — maybe even more than the pricey ones.
Let’s Stay Home Soy Candle
Starting at $9.50 — etsy.com/shop/TheBurningMagnoliaCo
Hand-poured in St. Louis, Missouri, Burning Magnolia candles are made in small batches using premium 100% soy wax, all natural wicks and no artificial dyes or colorants. Choose from over 60 scents that will appeal to anyone on your gift list. Packaged in a 8-ounce jelly jar, the most popular scents are apple cinnamon, balsam fir and lavender vanilla.
Pukka Chamomile, Vanilla and Manuka Honey Tea
$6.79 — Target.com
A soothing cup of tea wrapped up in a pretty package sends well wishes this holiday season. Share Pukka’s calming caffeine-free chamomile, vanilla and manuka honey tea with a good friend who enjoys a bit of bliss and stillness. Pukka teas are ethically sourced with 100% organically grown ingredients. Each plastic-free tea bag comes in a recyclable envelope that helps retain the essential oils in the organic herbs.
Essie Swing of Things nail polish
$9 — Walmart.com
This deep purple polish with red undertones will get her in the Swing of Things this holiday season. For the person who wants to add a little dazzle, nail polish is a thoughtful yet simple gift and perfect for someone who doesn’t want to spend the time or money on a salon visit. Just be sure to shower them with compliments when you see them next!
Blue Sky Barcelona 2021 Planner
$15 — Bluesky.com
This smaller version of a popular Blue Sky favorite is an extremely portable 5 by 8 inches. The black and white floral cover features a clear front pocket, allowing users to change the look of the planner, plus an inside storage pocket. Both monthly and weekly views are presented on two-page layouts with lined blocks for scheduling and notes sections for reminders. Also included are reference calendars, yearly goals, contacts and notes pages, plus bonus months to get a head start on 2021.
Enfusia Cloth Mask Refresher Spray
$5.99 — Shop.enfusia.com
In addition to routinely washing face masks, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breathe some new life into them with Enfusia’s Cloth Mask Refresher Spray. Spritz one or two times to refresh a stale mask with a blend of mint, rosemary and tea-tree lavender. It not only revives a mask, it clears sinuses. For use on cotton masks only.
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