Abby
Grocery: Honey Mama's Lavender Rose. So tasty and fun, who doesn't love sweet treat as a gift.
Lifestyle: Sweet Dreams Large Heat Wrap. Keep your friend warm during the chilly holidays.
Body Care: Heart Grown Wild face steams. Get steamy and calm your skin & mind with one of the three lovely steams we carry.
Bulk Herbs: Lavender. So versatile, can be used for culinary dishes, to stuff into a pillow & can be added into your baths.
Supplements: CN Ashwagandha tincture. Sometimes we all need to chill out, especially during the holidays. Ashwagandha is here to support a calm mind and body.
Alisa
Grocery: :Sour Cream and Onion Earthy Krunchy Kale Chips
Lifestyle: Boody Shaper Bra
Bodycare: Plant People Revive Serum
Bulk: Minced garlic
Supplements: Gaia Turmeric Supreme Extra Strength
Amber Suggests:
Grocery: Taza Chipotle Disc. This is the perfect chocolate for cold weather. It's smoky and sweet with a pleasant lingering heat from the chipotle peppers.
Lifestyle: Rider-Waite Tarot deck. The 'original' tarot deck (it was first published in 1909), is a must for anyone looking to get into tarot reading.
Body care: Acure Green Juice Cleanser. It's super-hydrating and packed with adaptogens like turmeric and ashwagandha. Basically a green smoothie for your face!
Bulk herbs: Catnip. The perfect treat for your feline friend. My cat begs for it every day.
Supplements: Amazing Grass Wheatgrass powder. I start my day with a scoop of this powder mixed into water with a bit of lemon juice. Even on days when my diet is less than ideal, this makes me feel a bit healthier.
Brenden
Grocery: Four Sigmatic Instant Mushroom Elixir with Reishi
Lifestyle: Jade Yoga Harmony Mat ~ Gray
Body Care: Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream SPF30
Bulk Herbs: Full Kettle Farms Murder of Colds Tea
Supplements: Dr. Mercola Liposomal Vitamin C
Caleb
Grocery: Maple Gingersnaps by Butterfly Bakery. Deliciously gingery with a good snap.
Lifestyle: Manduka Yoga Mat. Light movement and stretching has been studied to help you sleep better. It’s helped me tremendously!
Body Care: Ursa Major Golden Hour Recovery Cream. Luxurious moisture and nutrients for the dry winter.
Bulk Herbs: Nettle. Emily Kanter once famously called it the gateway herb.
Supplements: CN Vitamin D. To help your mind and body cope with the cold dark months.
Chuck
Grocery: Hu Gem Chocolates
Lifestyle: Blue Gem Sunglasses Blue Light Filtering Glasses
Body Care: Badger Shaving kit
Bulk Herbs: Smoked Sea Salt
Supplements: Enzymedica Digest Gold with ATPro
Courtney
Grocery: Activist Manuka Honey. This honey is fruity and more complex than your average honey (plus it has loads of health benefits), and it looks gorgeous on the kitchen counter.
Lifestyle: Derin International Turkish Towel in Beige. These towels are super lightweight and quick-drying, yet cozy and elegant. The neutral color looks good in every bathroom!
Body Care: I've become obsessed with the entire Heart of Gold line. In particular, the Falling Water Face Balm is the most moisturizing-yet-delicate balm I've ever experienced and is perfect for colder and drier weather.
Bulk Herbs: Organic Cacao Nibs. I put these in cookies, breads and oatmeal throughout the winter and they can be easily mixed into a gift-ready granola. Yummy, bitter and even a little energizing!
Supplements: Cambridge Naturals Ashwagandha capsules. Ashwagandha is one of the most widely-taken adaptogens for a reason. It is calming and balancing and keeps my mood (somewhat) even these days : )
Ellen
Grocery - Kitchen Garden Farm Sriracha. I never made rice or quinoa without it!
Lifestyle - Super Greens Seed Pop. Took only two days to start sprouting!
Body Care - Orgaid Vitamin C Sheet Masks. The only product that can revive extremely dehydrated skin in just 30 minutes.
Bulk - Fennel Seeds. I add this to all of my herbal tea blends because of the flavor alone.
Supplements - Tera's Whey Honey Vanilla Goat Milk Whey Powder. My new favorite protein powder to add to smoothies and shakes.
Emily J.
Grocery: Best Bees Raw Honey
Lifestyle: For Life Dew Teapot
Body Care: Sister’s Body Haircare
Bulk Herbs: Lapsang Souchong (its the fireplace, cigar, and scotch of teas)
Supplements: Dram CBD Adaptogenic Drops - Sweetgrass
Emily K.
Grocery: Rancho Gordo Beans. These dreamy heirloom beans are the perfect gift for your favorite foodie friend!
Lifestyle: Andes Milkshake Hats. The cutest fair trade alpaca beanies to keep your loved ones' noggins warm all winter long!
Body Care: Organic Bath Co Body Butter. The perfect nourishing treat for the whole body, made locally with luscious whipped shea butter and essential oils!
Bulk Herbs: Ginger Lemon Tea from Mem Tea. Ginger is so wonderful for everything from digestion to immune health, and this delicious loose leaf tisane is the perfect warming gift for long winter nights.
Supplements: Cambridge Naturals Brand Astragalus Tincture. This herbal medicine helps support deep immunity, so those I love can stay healthy and strong. Vibrant Health Green Vibrance. This action packed blend of vibrant greens, probiotics and immune supportive herbs is the perfect gift for someone who is ready to take charge of their health this holiday season and beyond!
Jake
Grocery: Nick’s Sticks- Beef Sticks
Lifestyle: Andes Gifts Animal Hat- Deer
Body Care: Everyone Hand Sanitizer- Ruby Grapefruit
Bulk Herbs: Dill Weed because Dill is good all year round.
Supplements: E3 Blue Majik Blue Spirulina Packet
John
Grocery: Ritual Chocolate Gingerbread. Haven't you heard? Gingerbread is the new Pumpkin Spice. These limited and beautifully packaged bars are going to disappear in no time so get 'em while you can!
Lifestyle: Maggie's Socks Organic Wool Killington Hikers. Not only the warmest socks I own, but also the most comfortable. You'll never want to take them off... but please, try to take them off every now and then. Wash them. Don't be that person.
Body Care: Ursa Major Essential Face Tonic Spray. A spritz or two in the morning wakes my skin right up.
Bulk: Peppermint. A seasonal favorite with the added benefit of being great for digestion. Brew some up after all your holiday overeating and your tummy will thank you.
Supplements: Cambridge Naturals Liver Detox Complex. A lot of us have probably been somewhat unkind to our liver during the extended dumpster fire known as 2020, but this wonderful blend may help mitigate some of the damage.
Matt
Grocery - Alter Eco - Grass Fed Milk Chocolate Bar
Lifestyle - West Paw Rando Ball
Bodycare - A Wild Soap Bar Sampler Pack
Bulk - MEM - Blood Orange Hibiscus
Supplements - Maine Medicinals - AnthoImmune Elderberry Syrup
Meghan
Grocery: Dram CBD Adaptogenic Sparkling Water.(If I was a baller- Everyday, All Day!)
Lifestyle: Polkadog Wonder Nuggets. I like the kind of friends these treats attract.
Bodycare: Sappo Hill Fragrance Free Oatmeal Round Bar. I have been using this soap for over 20 years.
Bulk: Taza Chocolate 100% Dark Super YUM with no sugar- yes please!!!
Supplements: Cambridge Naturals Ginger Zinger Immune. Everyday, all day, no baller status needed!
Mike
Grocery: Goodnow Farms Chocolate Ecuador Esmeraldas . Give the gift this year of an award winning chocolate line from Goodnow Farms! They are all amazing, hand-crafted, single origin chocolate, made from their own in-house freshly pressed cocoa butter. The 70% Ecuador Esmeraldas is my personal favorite. Be ready - the chocolate lover in your gift-giving circle will be asking where you got this when they run out!
Lifestyle: Klean Kanteen TK Wide Insulated Water Bottles: I have used this Klean Kanteen bottle for 2 years now, almost everyday. Have not had to replace any parts. It does what it's designed to do, and it does it well. If you can give one gift this year, let it be the gift of a low-waste, high-quality, durable, insulated reusable water drinking vessel so that your loved ones can stay hydrated all year long!
Body Care: Humble Deodorant Palo Santo and Frankincense. Hands down my favorite deodorant to date. I've tried so many at this point, and Humble's ingredient profile is so minimal and gentle. I find it goes on smooth, absorbs well and yes, does what a deodorant should do!
Bulk: Raw Cacao Nibs! I've been snacking on them constantly this year. Through the cacao bean's harvesting and fermentation process (yes, all raw cacao beans are fermented!), they are super packed with vitamins, minerals, theobromine, and they give the body that boost of the feel-good serotonin release which keeps me coming back for more.
Supplements: Cambridge Naturals Brand Green Tea Capsules. It was my goal this year to responsibly and healthily drop down in weight. Alongside intermittent fasting, cycling through keto, and a few dietary restrictions, I took our store brand Green Tea capsules! As far as this area of our health is concerned, I found this store brand supplement to be one helpful addition to the larger dietary/lifestyle changes and supplementary approach to manage weight loss.
Morgan
Grocery: Better Booch Horchata. Holy moly is this delicious and kinda strange.
Lifestyle: Baggu Reusable Bag. I use my baby size everyday for my lunch.
Body care: Alaffia All-in-One African Black Soap. Probably the most moisturizing liquid soap I've found thus far.
Bulk: Chamomile. Gotta calm my chaotic self down.
Supplements: Solaray Peppermint Oil, Enteric Coated. For when I put two boxes of mac and cheese in my face. Which is happening a lot these days.
Nancy
Body Care: Face Mist/Toner from Little Seed Farm. Calming, soothing and glowing! Your face skin won't be the same after trying this. Please trust me!
Bulk Herbs: Hibiscus Flower, Starwest Botanicals. I do ice cubes with hibiscus tea and add them to my favorite elixirs. Very refreshing with the chance of getting tons and tons of vitamin C!
Grocery: Organic Cranberry Sauce, Appalachian Naturals. Local deliciousness, grown organically and best to snack with goat brie cheese! Yummie!
Lifestyle: Beauty Water, from Tori Holmes (book). Lovely elixir recipes that will take your water to the next level using herbs, spices, adaptogens and crystals. So many recipes for all seasons.
Supplements: Ionic Magnesium, Trace Minerals. Liquid magnesium in an iconic form, the form most widely recognized by the body. Please drink it with your favorite chilled coconut water!
Nick
Grocery: Cadia Sparkling Water because I drink this every day
Lifestyle: Citra-Solv Dishwashing Packs
Body Care: Ash Dish Soap- small
Bulk: Ginger Root
Supplements: Organic Maca Powder
Rose
Grocery: Spicy Bjorn Qorn. This treat is unlike any other popcorn you've ever had.
Lifestyle: You Are On Native Land "dad" cap. Indigenously designed and embroidered by a Black-owned & operated business in CA. Plus, Cambridge Naturals will donate 100% of profit to the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness.
Body Care: Everyday Oil- This divine smelling blend is great for everyone, everyday, all over.
Bulk Herbs: Turmeric. As the weather in New England gets cooler, I find every excuse to add warming turmeric to anything, including hot beverages.
Supplements: Urban Moonshine Maple Bitters. Ease digestion with a few drops before or after meals, especially helpful around the holidays!
Sally
Grocery: Cambridge Naturals Organic Cocoa Dusted Dark Chocolate Almonds....need I say more...cocoa, dark chocolate & almonds ?
Lifestyle: Andes Fair Trade & Handmade Gifts, Animal Hats. Choose from a variety of animal themed warm fleece lined Alpaca knit hats. The Fox is my favorite.
Body Care: WiseWays Herbals All Heal Salve. Well..I wish it could heal ALL, but it does soften and heal any and all rough skin patches, scrapes, cuts, scars and boo boos
Bulk: Mem Tea Vanilla Rooibos. Perfect for that 3:00pm tired dip in the day, very comforting and the vanilla addition smoothes out the Rooibos tea leaves
Supplements: Cambridge Naturals Ginger Zinger Bronchial Syrup. Very Gingery Very Zingy, my go to for nighttime cough and sore throat tickles.
Sam
Grocery: Rescue Chocolate Up & Up PBJ Pup. Perfect balance of flavors, crispy peanut butter filling, slightly tangy dark raspberry finish... and it directly benefits animals in need.
Lifestyle: Ethical Global Triple Layer Organic Cotton Face Mask. Sturdy, ethically-made, and soft, this mask is on the heavier side, offering extra protection and warmth during the colder months. Remember, masks need to cover both nose and mouth to be effective.
Body Care: Cocokind Chlorophyll Mask. This detoxifying powdered mask is great for skin feeling a little blocked from wearing a face mask!
Bulk Herbs: Pink Rose Petals. These particular rose petals are heady and jammy in aroma and flavor, wonderful for mixing into a tea or a bath. Pair with assam tea and cardamom pods for a luxurious cup.
Supplements: Upstate Elevator Co. CBD Gummies - Mixed Fruit, 50ct. For some reason or another, everyone seems to be under rather a bit more stress than usual these days. Can't imagine why. Give your loved ones the gift of a chance to calm the [REDACTED] down with these clean, tasty 10mg CBD gummies from Vermont.
Sarah
Grocery - Gwell Cookies. Super delicious gluten free cookies! It's impossible to choose my favorite. In fact... I like to each BOTH in one sitting so I can get the antioxidant boost AND adaptogen boost in one sitting. SUPER BONUS > Woman Owned / Black Owned Business.
Lifestyle - Roland Pine Candle. Roland Pine is only our TOP SELLING HOLIDAY CANDLE. Our staff tells me that every year when these arrive I immediately light up and start going crazy for the holidays. It's the perfect pine scent. I put a reed diffuser near my fake tree (so convincing) and the candles everywhere else. The super strong scent will fill any room!
Bodycare- Layo Handmade Lavender Soap. I love the simple beauty of this packaging AND I can attest the maker is one of the loveliest people I have ever met. Super hydrating with a base of shea butter, this is the perfect soap for the dry days of winter AND smells amazing. Locally owned / Black Owned / Woman Owned
Bulk-Mem Tea Matcha Powder. There nothing like a creamy cup of matcha as the air gets colder outside (yes.. I'm guilty of making my matcha the less traditional way.... oat milk and maple syrup!!). Not only is Mem's matcha delicious.. but it's a great way for folks to get to know Matcha without a huge commitment... but as little or as much as you like!
Supplements- Avena Botanicals Lavender Glycerite + Holy Basil Glycerite Tincture. Perfect Soothing herbs for all of these stressful times. The glycerite format make these them a little sweet, so not only are they a delicious addition to drinks / mocktails... I often put them straight under my tongue for a supportive boost throughout the day. Handcrafted in Rockport Maine using fresh organic and biodynamic herbs.
Steph
Grocery: Bees & Trees Manuka Honey 275+ MG. Eat it for immune + sleep support, or apply it as a mask for the most hydrating, simple, + effective blemish treatment.
Lifestyle: Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Long-Lasting Health
Bodycare: Apis Apotheca Golden Milk Cleansing Balm
Bulk: Chaga Mushroom. I'm into brewin' it in with my coffee.
Supplements: Vibrant Health Green Vibrance Powder. Tru mvp.
Vicki
Grocery: Fat of the Land Mushroom Maple Syrup. Delicious and nutritious.
Lifestyle: Seventh Generation Toilet Paper. Lasts really long
Body Care: Rahua Founder's Blend. Makes my hair really shiny and soft looking
Bulk Herbs: Cardamom Pods and Fennel Seeds. In a little container to chew for digestion, breath freshener, and tooth & mouth health
Supplements: CN Brand Ashwagandha. Helps keep me somewhat chill.
Zach
Grocery: Matiz And Coles Tinned Seafood. For the gourmand in your life, these delicious tinned seafood lines are a wonderful addition to a gift basket. Pair with some Knokkerbroad crackers and it's a meal in itself!
Lifestyle: Fred Soll’s Incense. With all the time were spending indoors, it's nice to have a little rituals and incense is a perfect fit! Fred Soll’s are some of the highest quality natural incense available. I especially love the Magical Copal. A small set makes a great gift!
Body Care: NHCO Shower Steamers. Um, BEAUTIFUL! These gorgeous shower steamers are a gorgeous gift. Buy some for yourself as well, they're the best.
Bulk Herbs: Red Ape Turmeric Powder. I've seen a lot of Turmeric products and I've never seen a Turmeric so yellow or smelled one that has so much flavor. It's literally the best Turmeric I've ever tasted and makes amazing an amazing latte or addition to a curry.
Supplements: Cambridge Naturals Organic Plant-Based Meal. A super high quality meal replacement powder, this is a great way to eat a bit healthier and with a bit less work. Perfect for the friend in your life whose always in rush. Smooth vanilla and rich chocolate flavors go great with the milk of your choice