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GiftGuide

Gifts you can feel good about giving.

Our list features local companies that do really good things and deserve our dollars. If we buy from these folks, we help Canadian families put food on their tables. Besides, who wants to go to a big-box store these days?
 
Keep scrolling for products and experiences from GreaterGood Jobs companies as well as our favourite local Toronto and Ontario (plus a few BC) businesses.

Wellness at Home

Local Toronto Gift, meditation aiding headband from Toronto's Muse Interaxon

MUSE Brain-Sensing Headband

The ultimate gift for those who need some calm in their life. The MUSE headband and subscription combo helps newbies and gurus to build a consistent meditation practice. The Canadian technology offers real-time feedback on brain activity, heart-rate, breathing, and body movements. 

$324.98

Local Toronto Gift, muscle relaxing kit from Vancouver-based Saje Wellness

Body Moving Workout Recovery Kit

After a good endorphin release, it’s important to be kind to our bodies. Vancouver-based company, Saje, offers a muscle relief kit that soothes sore muscles and joints.

$25.60

Local Toronto Gift, juices from Greenhouse Juice

2-Day Juice Cleanse

Know anyone with a tendency to overindulge during the holidays? Us too. How about a two-day juice cleanse from Toronto’s own Greenhouse Juice to help them start the new year on the right foot? 

$120.00

Local Toronto Gift, CBD products from Calyx in Toronto

Heal CBD Drops

CBD is having a moment in 2020, and for good reason. It’s benefits include improved sleep and focus, and decreased anxiety – for you or your dog. Calyx Wellness is a first-of-its-kind retail store in Toronto offering all kinds of CBD goodies.

$80.00

Cooking at Home

Local Toronto Gift, Good Food for Good sauce bundle

Sauce Like a Boss Combo

A meal can go from bland to Bam! with the help of a good sauce.  Toronto’s Good Food for Good doesn’t just make delicious sauces, they donate a meal for every bottle you buy.

$31.99

Local Toronto Gift, Wild Muskoka Vinegar Box

Wild Infused Vinegar Box

This pack from Wild Muskoka Botanicals contains 5 flavours of apple cider vinegar. Add them to salad dressings and marinades for something unique. Plus, they come in a super cute wooden box that doesn’t need to be wrapped!

$85.00

Local Toronto Gift, Reunion Coffee Beans

Coffee Beans

Organic, fair trade, sustainable coffee from Reunion Coffee Roasters, a Certified B Corp, local (Oakville) company. Need I say more?

$15.00 – $36.00

Local Toronto Gift, oak cake stand made in Oakville

Hand Crafted White Oak Cake Stand

Oakville’s haevenstudio makes these beautiful oak cake stands. The perfect display for avid bakers to show-off their creations.

$85.00

Local Toronto Gift, whiskey barrel aged maple syrup from Kinsip

Whisky Barrel Aged Maple Syrup

The perfect companion for pancakes, icecream, a spoon… whatever you’re feeling. This smoky syrup from Prince Edward County’s Kinsip is a little luxury to add to your at-home meals.

$24.95

Staying Cozy at Home

Local Toronto Gift, unisex hoodie from Kotn

Essential Hoody

Stay warm and look stylish with an Egyptian cotton hoody from KOTN. This Toronto company practices direct trade sourcing and fair business practices to support everyone involved, from farmer to factory worker.

$88.00

Local Toronto Gift, ecobee smart thermostat

Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat

ecobee’s wi-fi thermostat can be controlled from your smartphone, so you can conserve energy (and money) while you’re gone, and heat up your home to a comfortable temperature for when you come back. It’s good for you, your wallet, and the planet. 

$149.00

Local Toronto Gift, stacking set of four mugs and wood holder

Stacking Mug Set

Cylinder Studio in Prince Edward County makes these adorable handcrafted mugs. Perfect for your morning coffee, or get festive with hot chocolate or mulled wine!

$175.00

Local Toronto Gift, Happy Place scented candle from Province of Canada

Happy Place Candle

A non-GMO soy candle, hand poured in Canada from Province of Canada (psst, they also make comfy sweatsuits!). Nothing says cozy like a little candle light. 

$28.00

Local Toronto Gift, linen sheet bundle from Vancouver-based Flax Sleep

Linen Sheet Set

Saturday sleep-in? Look no further than Vancouver-based Flax Sleep for luxe European linen.

$310.00

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*Prices reflect listed price on November 25, 2020