It’s that most wonderful time of the year, and while the past few years may have made it difficult for you and your loved ones to gather and celebrate, we hope this list of our favourite gift picks for 2022 frees up some time so you can to spend it with those who you hold most dear.  Without further ado, here’s the Greenwood White Group’s 2022 gift guide!

 

From Marc:

This is the perfect gift for the budding animal rights activist in your house.  Fahlo helps fund non-profit organizations such as the Sea Turtle Conservancy or Save the Elephants. In exchange for your purchase, you receive a bracelet that is linked with a specific animal that you can track on an app on your phone. Check out myfahlo.com to learn more.

 

If the person on your holiday gift list is that person who always has the longest list of new year’s resolutions, then this is for you.  Life coach  and New York Times’ best seller Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Journal has over 100 writing prompts for advanced personal development to help you increase clarity, find your passions, stay focused, become more mindful, and live a happy and high-performing life.

 

From Emily:

Now that most of the world is opening back up again, here is something to help you keep track of your travels as you check off your bucket list destinations.

 

A sustainable option to remove your makeup – with only water! Even waterproof mascara comes off with the cloth and they last 3-5 years!

MakeUp Eraser

 

 

From John:

To paraphrase the immortal words of Christopher Walken, every holiday celebration needs a little more Cowbell!  Guaranteed to get that favourite skier in your family across the finish line or to make friends in the neighbourhood.

 

 

 

If that doesn’t get your family-gathering hopping, then try this perfect stocking stuffer with a very catchy name! Exploding Kittens

 

From Calvin

Cozy up on a cold winter night with family and friends and work on a custom jigsaw puzzle with the photo of your choosing. This gift idea has been a favorite of my family for many years. Check out the link below to design your own puzzle. https://puzzlesprint.com/ca/

 

 

If that person on your list is someone like me who drinks multiple cups of coffee over the course of the morning, then this is the gift for them. This coffee/tea mug warmer keeps your drink at the temperature of your choosing for up to four hours! Coffee Mug Warmer

 

From Lorena

Coming from a warmer climate, I have to get creative during the winter months.  This alarm mimicks the natural lights of the rising sun (the wake up light gradually changes the color and brightness from dark red to bright yellow before the alarm sounds), which makes for a more soothing start to the day than the sounds of a shovel on ice.

 

Video may have killed the radio star, but the smartphone will never replace the retro feel of film or an old fashioned point and shoot camera – something for the camera enthusiast on your list. Reto Reusable Camera

 

From Pete

We’ve all had a chance to spend a lot more time outdoors these past few years than any of us would have expected.  I bought these on a whim for a camping trip a few summers ago, and they were such a hit that we brought 3 more with us this year. The Luci String Lights are solar rechargeable, they charge your phone, pack up in a neat little disc, and will bring a nice warm ambience to the darkest of nights.

 

The conflict in Ukraine has touched all of our lives in some way or another over the past year, but that pales in comparison to the challenges facing Ukrainians this winter.  At a time of rising food and energy prices, those forcibly displaced by this conflict are particularly vulnerable.  I chose to Donate to the Red Cross in support of those arriving in Canada but there are a number of other ways listed here to help.