LOCAL GIFT IDEAS FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING!

If you haven’t noticed, it is indeed that time of year again! And I don’t know about you but I always end up with a least one person on my list that I just don’t know what the heck to get!! I try my best to shop local when I can for gifts, its the best way to find something truly unique for someone special. To me, part of the gift is the time taken to thoughtfully find something they didn’t know they wanted. I know, easier said than done! The holidays can be stressful enough as it is so let me help you ease your shopping mania with a few ideas for the person who has it all!

Something To Look Forward To

You know that person who just doesn’t need one single thing? Give them the gift of experience! One of the great perks of shopping this time of year is all your favourite summer events are kicking off their early bird pricing. Which means MEGA savings for you – plus exciting plans for the new year!

Right now you can grab an Early-bird Jazz Pass for Jazz Sudbury 2020, for just $75. Northern Lights Festival Boréal Super Early Bird passes are only $77!! Up Here festival just released their The Oh-Shit It’s Almost Christmas Early-Bird Passport for the bargain price of $60! And you can complete the look with sweet NLFB or Up Here merch. YES Theatre just announced their summer festival season line up which will include Disney’s Newsies and A Chorus Line, use code: EARLYBIRD2020 for 15% off until the end of the holidays.

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Lad(y) of Luxury

Give them the gift of relaxation and self-care this year! Everyone has a friend who could use a little more me time in their life and this is a good chance to force them into what’s good for them (in a very loving way of course).

Float Pod Spa is offering single and double float packages for the holidays. Choose a package including 2-6 floats and send them to paradise in their own weightless water pod. The perfectly heated Epsom saltwater used in these pods creates a weightless sensation, perfect for the relief of tension of all kinds!

Let them indulge in some serious ME time at All About Massage! Their decadent day spa has several flexible packages offering everything from custom facials to laser services. Let them enjoy the day to themselves or check out one of their group packages!

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Plan A Date

This one you can dice a few different ways depending on the intended recipient. For the couple on your list who needs an evening to reconnect grab a gift card to their favourite restaurant. The Laughing Buddha is currently offering $20 off a $100 gift card they can use towards a night of craft cocktails and specialty pizzas. Pair that with passes to one of Science North’s upcoming Nightlife on the Rocks events and call it a night out!

What kid doesn’t love a visit to the KUPP Centre?? Grab a pass for all the kiddos or a package of up to 10 Play Passes and let them have a blast! Get their kids bouncing with a trip to Urban Air trampoline park where they can test their skills on the warrior obstacle course and Battle Beam!

The Cedar Nest Decor Cafe specializes in dining that is indeed an EXPERIENCE! Treat someone special to an afternoon at one of their lovely themed high tea events, make plans to check out the next Nest Talk for local motivation or get cozy during one of their hyggie nights. For the more culinary sort, plan to attend a Guest’s Plate Prix Fix Dinner, where one customer gets to challenge the chef to include a surprise ingredient in the menu for the night!

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Box It Up

I don’t know about you but I love subscription boxes! The Good Stuff Box is the little box with big impact, all of its items are created by companies in Canada working to give back to the global community. Each box contains 4-6 full-sized items, samples, and exclusive discounts. Order a one time box, or subscribe for up to a full year of surprises!

BYOB with Stitch & Stone! This year they are trying to make it easy for you – they’ll set you up with a box prepped with cute crinkle paper and all you have to do is fill it up! Choose $50 (or more) of fun one-of-a-kind accessories, apothecary items, or adorable home accents to create a beautiful custom gift!

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Learn A New Trick

For the person on your list who likes to get their hands dirty give DIY Craftery & Lounge a try! They have lots of adult and family-friendly classes you can choose from. Learn how to make a Drink-o Bar Game (for the gift that keeps on giving), create your own living terrarium or a kid’s SLIME session!

Give their artistic side a chance to shine with tickets to a Paint Social! Let their instructors guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece in a stress-free and casual environment. There’s pressure to be perfect here just sip, paint and have a great time! They have sessions at different locations all over town and even private parties too.

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A Fresh Look

A new piece of art changes everything about a space! Spice up your pal’s decor with a stunning new print that they will love looking at every day! We love the fun and vibrant pieces from Yellowhouse, she has lots of Sudbury and fan-inspired illustrations (and even does custom commissions) to choose from. Our favourite though has to be her Worthy Collection – pick one that speaks to the bad-ass babe in your life! For a more nature-inspired aesthetic check out Heirloom Island for her simplistic watercolor Lake Prints or Here + There Map Collection.

You know that one person who keeps saying they’re not going to buy any more plants… you know them better! Plan ahead and grab them a handcrafted macrame plant hanger from Sun & Soil Handmade to hang their next baby up in! Or better yet hit up Good Luck General Store to add to their growing collection.

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