wellbe's holiday gift guide
The holidays are a great time to let someone special know that you’re thinking about them, though this doesn’t have to mean expensive gifts! Our team has put together a list of great, non-traditional gifting ideas that let them know just how special they are to you. Read on and check out some of our hive’s fave holiday gifting ideas - maybe you’ll find the perfect present for that hard-to-shop-for family member or friend!
wellbe’s holiday gift guide
A gift card for a paint night/ woodworking class/ pottery decorating or making class, etc - something they can join in on with you. You get a fun unique homemade gift at the end of spending time with your loved one! (Louise, pelvic floor + orthopedic physiotherapist)
Here are a few in and around our neighbourhood to discover:
Support a local food drive (purchase a pre-made bag at a grocery store or donate shelf-stable items to a little food pantry). (Aislinn, client experience coordinator)
A subscription to National Geographic Kids and Owl Magazine - best gifts for kiddos! (Dr. Aliya, co-founder, chiropractor + acupuncturist)
Invite a friend/family member who will be alone for the holidays for a dinner, hot chocolate or a skate. (Michael, RMT)
A homemade gift/card swap. Instead of giving gifts to all the children, this year for Hanukkah, we did a homemade gift/card swap among the kids. My own children took pride in making and giving something and also appreciated what it took to create the gift they received in a brand new way. (Meghan, social worker)
Put books (especially kids books) in a community little library - pass on the gift of reading! (Aislinn, customer experience coordinator)
Donate to a local charity. COVID has disrupted many lives and burdened some people more than others. Red Door Family Shelter is in Leslieville offering shelter to families of people fleeing from domestic violence. (Michael, RMT)
A special ornament to add to their collection. The homemade ones are always the best! (Devyn, chiropractor)
Make holiday tree decorating an event to share with friends or family members that don't or can't have trees in their homes. (Aislinn, client experience coordinator)
Give the gift of a massage! Simply massaging your kid's head or your partner's hands has huge positive effects on the brain and body. It's also a nice way to spend quality time away from screens and spending money. (Michael, RMT)
Participate in a toy drive and donate gifts to surprise some special kids over the holidays. (Aislinn, customer experience coordinator)
Support Indigenous artists at the ANDPVA’s Indigenous Art Market. (Claire, social worker)
Shop local / support local businesses for food and gift purchases. (Aislinn, customer experience coordinator)
Give vulnerable Canadian youth more opportunities by shopping at Kind Karma, a local business that employs at-risk and homeless youth in Toronto. (Claire, social worker)
Don’t forget, we also have a few limited edition wellbe gift sets available for the holiday season! Learn more here.