Bella Recommends: Big Dipper Beeswax Pillar - Floral
This is a great gift for anyone in your life who is sensitive to scented candles, but loves their glow. Big Dipper's 100% beeswax pillar candles can burn up to 60 hours, so if you get snowed in with no power this winter you can gather around its light! It's a great candle for the late fall, too, with springy flowers to remind you of warmer days.
Rose Recommends: Ajiri Organic Red Rooibos Tea
Rooibos is one of my favorite teas when I am looking for a warm and cozy drink, but without the caffeine. This tea from Ajiri is delicious and the beautiful box makes it a wonderful gift for a tea lover, or someone looking to get into drinking more tea. Rooibos has a naturally sweet flavor with notes of caramel and vanilla, and can be enjoyed on its own, with lemon, as a latte, iced, or my personal preference: hot with a little milk and honey. Happy sipping!
Caleb Recommends: Tiny Arms Coffee - Earthtones Blend Whole Bean
I brew this coffee every morning at home. A perfectly rich and robust pick-me-up to start your day expertly roasted by the fine people at Tiny Arms just north of the city. Notice where our tiny armed friends on the bag are shopping?
Ellen Recommends: Apis Apotheca Golden Milk Emulsifying Cleansing Balm
Are you a fan of the double cleanse, but dislike the amount of time it takes to do a double cleanse? Introducing the Apis Apotheca Golden Milk Emulsifying Cleansing Balm. This balm is your two-in-one double cleanser! It works like a traditional cleansing oil, dissolving makeup and sunscreen with ease. But unlike a traditional cleansing oil, it rinses clean with water leaving ZERO residue! Perfect for all skin types including acne prone skin. Did you know Apis Apotheca grows 98% of the plants used in their formulas? Pretty incredible! I highly suggest you give this product a try. And if you're feeling skeptical feel free to ask one of us to make you a sample! You'll be hooked, I'm sure of it.
Emily Recommends: Whipped Blue Cactus Body Butter by evanhealy
This is literal magic in a jar, and perfect for the dry, crackly winter months ahead! It melts as you apply, smells incredible, and feels exceptional - especially after a long shower or bath! I’m gifting this to friends who could use a little extra self-care this holiday season. Dry skin be gone, all year long!
Dev Recommends: Plum Beauty Oolong Tea from Broken Cup Teahouse
2001 was a pretty significant year. For example, it's recently provided us with this exceptional vintage of small batch oolong tea. Plum Beauty has a delightful stone fruit musk, proving that good things come to those who wait very, very patiently. This mysterious oolong varietal, courtesy of Broken Cup Teahouse, is stand-out in far too many ways to list. And who knows? In 24 more years, it might give you the warm comfort you need on an odyssey through space.
Rachel Recommends: Whole Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)
One of the best spices to cozy up to, cloves make the perfect ingredient for a homemade baked good, they're lovely added to your favorite tea, and they're visually stunning when studded into an orange as a pomander. High in manganese and eugenol, cloves are also used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medical practice. A little bit goes a long way with this pungent powerhouse, so take a look at some of the other spices nearby to complement and layer warm, homey flavors on top of one another this winter in your cooking and beyond.
Zach Recommends: Crystal's Local, Raw Honey 5.5lb
Crystal's Honey out of Billerica, MA has been a fan favorite honey for years and what better gift than a 5+ pound jar of the good stuff? Rich, creamy, and flavorful, it's a versatile honey that's as at home in tea as it is on toast as it is on roast veggies. Support your local honeybees this gifting season
Ashley Recommends: Dana Herbert Dopp Kit (Small) (Large)
We love a bag. We love a bag in a bag. These Dana Herbert Dopp Kit pouches are just the thing to keep me organized and help prevent spills in my larger bag. Both the small and large sizes are lined for easy cleaning, and to make sure any makeup, face care, lotions, scrubs, butters, etc. stay in one place. With a variety of fabrics, it's easy to spot this bag as uniquely mine. A great gift for self, a friend or family member looking for an upgrade, or anyone expanding their body care journey.
Nini Recommends: Deck - Dirt Gems
Oracle and Tarot decks make enchanting companions, and Dirt Gems is about to become your new best friend! Whether engaging in a light daily reading or delving into a deeply introspective spread, Dirt Gems is a brilliant conversationalist. With multitudes of wisdom from the diverse Kingdom of Flora, each valuable lesson is delivered on one of 65 cards, featuring captivatingly vibrant art. A beautifully crafted guidebook accompanies the deck, offering insights to help you wander further into nature’s teachings. So wrap yourself in warmth this winter and allow Dirt Gems to lead you back to yourself and nature.
Daisy Recommends: Flying Bird Botanicals Cacao Vanilla Orange Drinking Chocolate
I love a fun drink year-round and throughout the day - whether that be a morning iced matcha, an afternoon kombucha, or a late afternoon/nighttime Recess sparkling seltzer. And now is about the time of year I add hot chocolate into my drink rotation. Although we have an extensive hot cocoa selection to choose from, a personal favorite is the Flying Bird Botanicals Vanilla Orange Drinking Chocolate. Packaged in a beautiful tin (which you can repurpose after enjoying this mix), the sweet vanilla and citrusy orange additions will elevate your hot chocolate, making this mix a permanent addition to your winter festivities. And if you ( or someone in your life ) prefer tea to chocolate, Flying Bird Botanicals also has a wonderful range of herbal tea blends!
Sarah Recommends: Mount Lai - LED Gua Sha Device
I love a good skincare gadget and this one does not disappoint! This little tool is HEATED. It provides a warm gua sha experience that is so relaxing it's become a nighttime ritual for me. In addition, the red light provides an LED treatment that supports collagen production. The sculpting roller provides extra targeted massage to places that need it most (I use it on my jaw and my forehead). Just pair with your favorite oil, turn it on, and go!
I am 100% totally obsessed.
Molly Recommends: Sustainable Threads Organic Cotton 16" X 16" Napkins
I'm a cloth napkin enthusiast and recently added these Sustainable Threads Handwoven napkins to my collection. They are so soft, absorbent, and wonderfully colorful. Sustainable Threads is a Fair Trade certified company that employees skilled artisans in India for all of their beautiful textiles. They are 100% Organic Cotton and handmade using low impact dyes. Whether you're looking for something to jazz up your own holiday table or a gift for the host in your life, look no further!
Amber Recommends: A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, by Rosemary Mosco
Pigeons are a ubiquitous aspect of life in the city, but how often do you actually stop to think about them? Far from being the dirty, unintelligent animals society has come to think of them as, pigeons are actually remarkably clever, affectionate creatures. With her delightfully quirky illustrations and lighthearted sense of humor, author and illustrator Rosemary Mosco builds a solid case for the rehabilitation of the pigeon's image. This is a perfect gift for the bird nerd in your life (even if that bird nerd is you!)
Sally Recommends: Gibson Games Puzzles - Natural Curiosities
Every Fall / Winter, usually right after day lights savings goes into effect, I set up a 1000 pc puzzle in our living room. This gives me and my family something to do in the early dark hours before and/or after dinner.
Gibson Games Puzzles are made with solid, colorful pieces, and the various subjects will transport you from the grey cold current landscape to The Forest, Underwater World, Winged Wonders or Botanical Bliss! I purchased this year Natural Curiosities, a lovely combination of shells, crystals, seeds and a feather or two. As soon as we finish this one, we'll have to decide on the next!
Sara Recommends: Quantum Health Super Lysine!
A real immune superhero this blend of vitamin C, L-Lysine, Garlic, Echinacea, Propolis and Licorice Root is sure to fight off seasonal germs.
Victoria Recommends: Ursa Major Vital Springs Hydration Mask
An amazing new addition to the Ursa Major line-up! This spring hydration mask felt so refreshing once I put it on my face, and afterwards my face felt SO soft for over 24 hours! I couldn't stop touching my face in disbelief of how soft it was! Ask us for a sample to take home and try!
Tom Recommends: Trace Minerals Concentrace Mineral Drops
Since I began taking Trace Mineral Drops regularly, I have experienced increased energy levels, reduced stress, and improved sleep. This product has been a game changer in my daily supplement routine by providing me with the minerals that are lacking in the food I eat due to the quality of our soil. Trace Minerals are so fundamentally important to our systemic functioning that they act as signals in our bodies' electrical currents. If you happen to be struggling with exhaustion/fatigue or just need an extra boost to get through the day then this could be the product for you!
Alisa Recommends: Ursa Major - Mountain Glow Serum
How do I explain this. The Mountain Glow Serum changed my life (and my skin) forever. I was not a skincare girly, and now I am. Whether you are a seasoned skincare-lover or completely new to the wonderful (and sometimes confusing) world of skincare, this serum from VT-based Ursa Major checks all the boxes: Deeply nourishing, hydrating, age-defying, and healing plant actives come together to create a self-care moment that feels sacred - and smells naturally amazing.
Ellie Recommends: Soap & Paper Roland Pine Votive Candle
This seasonal candle has been an annual favorite of mine for several years. Coming in various giftable sizes, as soy wax candles and reed diffuser, the aromatic pine scent is perfect for getting in the winter spirit and cozying up on a snowy day.
Mike Recommends: Roomytown Inc - Playing Cards, Wildflowers
I don't even play cards. Sure, I know HOW, but I haven't in some time. And honestly? If I did play, I'd be too busy looking at the gorgeous illustrations on these cards to take my turn. Personally, I am getting to the point in life where I don't need new things, just the things I already have done better, somehow. That's where these come in. Were I to receive these, a solitaire phase would follow the likes of which has never been seen! Definitely a good gift for the card player in your life, or the gardener!
Shannon Recommends: Andes Gifts Floral Wristwarmer
It's been almost 2 years since I gifted myself a pair of these gorgeous hand-knitted wristwarmers and I absolutely love them! Not only are they a great outdoor staple, but you can also rock these as an added cozy accessory. I get so many compliments when I wear them! I love the open fingers so I don't even have to take them off when I get inside. They're also perfect for layering another set of gloves or handwarmers underneath when the temperature is particularly frigid.