#SmallBizBigPride: 2020 Holiday gift guide
2020 is the year to shop local for the holidays. Check out the #SmallBusinessBigPride Holiday Gift Guide with great gifting ideas curated by the Pride In Business team.
Pride In Business 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, in partnership with TD.
By Pride In Business team
Camp Brand In It Together Gear
It might seem like everyone in Alberta already owns one of Camp Brand’s fantastically soft sweaters supporting Camp Fyrefly, but, good news, we’re pretty sure that’s impossible. That means there are sure to be plenty of people on your shopping list that would love to receive an In It Together sweater from this locally designed brand. If they already have one, get them a second in another colour.
Cleensleeves Hand Refreshers
Cleensleeves co-founder Ricky Zayshley is known throughout Calgary for his legendary nose for fantastic scent, so you know his hand refresher creations are going to live up to that legend and then some. These handcrafted scents are sure to be stocking stuffer favourites this year!
Matt Adenis Ceramics
If you know a recent plant parent, then you’ll want to check out Matt Adenis Ceramics for fabulous handmade ceramics. For everyone else on your list, Matt also makes beautiful handglazed mugs, kitchenwares, and incense holders. Check out his items available for curbside pickup in Inglewood.
Stuff4Him — “Al freakin’ Berta” Shirt
Created by a Local Calgary brand, Homework Brand - is selling a fun cuffed, t-shirt to show support of our wonderful province. These can be purchased at Stuff located at Stuff, #102 11 Avenue Southwest.
Virtual Cooking Class à la maison from Cuisine et Château
Cuisine et Château is offering virtual cooking classes for two. Simply pick up your meal kit from their Kensington location in Calgary and prepare alongside the chefs and other participants, live via Zoom. This unique local culinary experience is available for just $189.
Chef-owners Thierry and Marnie are down to earth, incredible people, passionate in what they do, and this comes through in their outstanding food and unique business. A virtual cooking class is a cool and fun gift idea, not just for the holidays, but for a date night with a loved one, a night with your bestie or a fun night with your roommates (you can upgrade your kit to 4 people if you need to). Instagram
Lexon Oblio Wireless Charging with UV Sanitizer at Espy
Cause it's a pandemic and it will look good on your counter or beside your bed. Espy happens to carry it along with a wide array of fashionable masks from local designers, men’s and women’s apparel, and of course, amazing shoes! If you have never been, definitely worth a visit to their 7000 sq. ft. store in Inglewood or you can now shop online.
Oblio is a wireless charging station designed with a vase shape that discreetly kills harmful viruses and bacteria that inevitably make their way onto your mobile device. Oblio is engineered with ultraviolet light technology (UV-C LED) in its front interior that works as a sanitizer and disinfectant for smartphones. UV-C LEDs destroy and eradicate the DNA of microorganisms found in viruses, bacteria, mold, and germs. Oblio is designed to sanitize a single surface at a time. For a 360° disinfection, simply flip your phone to expose its second surface for the 20-minute sanitizing cycle.
Dirt Squirrel Underwear from Hush On 17th Ave SW and 16th Ave NW
Find this underwear at Hush on 17th Ave Sw and 16th Ave NW along with your favourite adult accessories, cause we all need to be naughty sometimes. Follow @madametrio and @mada.mevibes on Instagram to be in the know.
“The Dirt Squirrel brand was started by two young homosexuals in university — an experimental time consisting of moral inconsistencies, questionable character and being naturally drawn or aroused to the idea of anything underwear related.”
Milk Jar Candles found at Alforno Bakery and Cafe
Check out the Milk Jar candles. These awesome smelling candles made from clean burning coconut soy, hand poured, with a burn time of 50-60 hours! Find them at Alforno while grabbing a delicious cappuccino and a treat!
Tea and Tea-ware at The Naked Leaf
The Naked Leaf is a little tea shop in Kensington. They amazing tea blends that come in custom tins that display local artists work on them. They carry the most unique tea-ware that you will fall in love with while enjoying all the great aromas of tea.
Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne found at Craft Cellars
A Pride In Business team favourite! A wide array of Taittinger Champagnes can be found at Craft Cellars on 32nd Ave Ne, which has some super knowledgeable staff to assist you in finding the right one for your celebration. There is a great Taittinger Champagne for every price range. They can also come in some fancy boxes, which make it perfect for gift giving to that lucky person!
Handtalkers
Handtalkers is a new Calgary owned phone case company run by locals Jessie Johnston and Stephanie Meili. This duo has created simple, stylish, and functional phone cases that allow you to carry your device hassle free and worry free. These great stocking stuffers make an awesome accessory.
HoneyHoney Hair Ties
Another passion project for Jessie Johnston and her mother, HoneyHoney Hair Ties will make an excellent addition to your loved ones’ stockings. Handmade with love, these classic hair accessories get a modern twist with hand selected fabrics, hand stitching, and the added pleasure of supporting local. Head to OutlashYYC (1238 1st SW) to pick up yours or direct message Jessie to get your hands on the next batch.
Aloha Tees
Prepare you and your loved ones’ summer wardrobe early with Aloha Tees. These handsewn tropical T-shirts are produced in Calgary, Alberta. Fresh, simple and modern, this t-shirt is a crowd pleaser and a great edition to any stocking this holiday season.
Sweet Relief Pastries
Located in Victoria Park, Sweet Relief Pastries never disappoints. Surprise your family and friends with this BEAR-y Christmas Sugar Cookie Gift Box! This box contains 12 delicious vanilla sugar cookies decorated in cute bear and holiday shapes! No matter how you are celebrating the holiday season, they are sure to please.
Sweet Relief Pastries’ last day for holiday pick ups will be December 23. Please allow at least 4 days notice on all online orders, for rush orders please call the bakery at 403-402-9448
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