The holiday season is yet again approaching and the mad dash to the mall can be overwhelming. We’ve put together a comprehensive gift guide so you can check everyone off your list!

Thoughtful Gifts: We all want to give personalized gifts that say, I really know you. Here are some great ones to give. Accessorize those you love with Tiny Devotions that honour ancient wisdom in their designs. My personal favourite, the meditation necklaces are made from Mala beads, composed of sacred materials like rudraksha seeds that are believed to have calming and healing qualities. Mala beads have been known to be worn by yogis and spiritual seekers for thousands of years. Why not pass down this ancient knowledge? Mala necklaces starting at $108

For the personal touch, Tiny Devotions has created a collection of Spirit Animal and Sacred Identity bracelets, also comprised of Mala beads. You can do a short quiz to figure out your loved one’s spirit animal or sacred identity totem. Bracelets in the $54-$64 range. 

For the Women in Your Life: Whether it’s for your wife, daughter or mother-in-law—here’s a few great gifts to make your woman happy. Remember, happy wife is a happy life. Hebe Anti-aging Serum, $129

 A great gift for your mother-in-law, this Hebe anti-aging serum is made fresh to order. With 60 applications in a bottle, the serum has a shelf life of about two months. A simplistic blend of ingredients to keep their skin glowing throughout the holiday season.

For the fashion savvy working girl, Hym has gorgeous Italian leather bags and clutches. Our pick, the envelope portfolio clutch in burgundy and magenta, $518. At last, a sleek way to do business! Shop Hym online here.

Women’s Caravelle New York confetti watch by Bulova in gold adds some sparkle for the holidays, $140. Shop it online here.

  TOMS women’s white gold boucle slippers, $55, make a cozy gift you can feel good about – with every purchase TOMS donates a pair of shoes to a child in need.  

For the Men in Your Life: For your father, husband or friend—help them step up their style with some new apparel. Cole + Parker socks, $20-$28 a pair

Cole + Parker create colourful socks for leaders and legends looking to stand out. Made from combed cotton, these crew length socks are meant to be worn with a sharp tailored suit. All the styles have catchy names, like the “The Bottom Line” and “Pura Vida.” Give your sweetie the gift of cozy feet! To pair with your awesome Cole and Parker socks, TOMS black coated canvas Shearling Men’s Classics, $70 – the shearling interior makes these great for winter and can double as a slipper!

Granby gloves, $135

Granby Gloves are Toronto designed by Blanc de Noir. These alpaca and leather fingerless gloves are one size and unisex, making it a great gift for all!

For the Foodie: We all have a foodie friend, so why not indulge their senses in some of these new products? Actifry, $259.99 at Hudson Bay

Actifry is for the healthful foodie, it’s a deep-fryer that only requires 1 tablespoon of oil (any kind you like) to deep-fry items.  Available at The Hudson’s Bay.  

Spice up their life with new product’s from Maille, the notorious djion mustard from France. This holiday season Maille debuts fresh mustard on tap and a new black truffle and Chablis mustard flavour. In addition they have added mini cornichons and a rich balsalmic vinegar to their repitoire that compliment any holiday party.  

 Housewarming Gifts: Holiday party season can be a handful, so be prepared and stock up on some nice housewarming gifts so you aren’t arriving to the party empty-handed.

Giant tiger has some great affordable gifts in home decor that are sure to please any host. The flameless rainbow bodem candles can brighten anyone’s day, or this adorable log footrest to put up their feet, to this fuzzy polar bear cushion to warm their day. All under $20!

Stocking Stuffers: It’s the little things in life—some really great stocking stuffers makes the surprise that much better!

MOOV polish, $14.99, Pink Princess polish, $7.00

Vegan Nail Polish

MOOV Cosmetics is a Canadian company with an all vegan line of nail polish. Their 7-free philosophy omits toxins generally used in polish like: toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resins, Dibutyl phthalate, camphor, parabens, and xylene. All natural, local and has really great staying power!

For your little princess, Pink Princess Cosmetics is a vegan line of nail polish with bright neon colours. A Neon and glitter manicure for New Year’s will liven up your nails.  

Epic Blend Hemp Lip Balm – Citrus Kick 4-pack $12.99

Epic Blend lip balm with natural ingredients like hemp oil is a saviour for dry lips this winter. I recommend the Hemp Citrus Kick flavour with refreshing grapefruit and sweet orange essential oils.

Kitsch Mantra and Bow Hair Ties, $12.00 each, Pink and Gold Turban, $50.00

Kitsch has cute hair accessories that are an affordable stocking filler for any lady or man bun. Their mantra hair ties each have a meditation mantra like, “Never give up” and “Love the life you live.” Kitsch has adorable bun pins and wrap turbans for your yogi friends, a look that really says “Om.”  

Photo, by Midnight Market

For the first time, Midnight MRKT is launching a Mid-day MRKT! Finally, we don’t need to stay up late to shop cool local designers! If you’re looking for something unique and Toronto designed, definitely head down to 2nd Floor Events at 461 King St. West on December 6, 2015. Open from 12-6 p.m. featuring DJ’s, mimosas and street food. Enjoy getting your loved ones a local gift they will treasure!

R Holiday Contest!

We want to help you with your holiday shopping so we are giving a gift away. Our winner will receive socks from Cole + Parker that they can choose to re-gift or wrap up and keep for themselves!

How to enter:

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Note: Only residents of the GTA are eligible to win. Contest closes December 6, 2015 at 6 p.m. Good luck!