A Holiday Gift Guide for Self Care and Me Time
With a year unlike any other, we should all take the chance to give each other a little tender loving care. Spoil a loved one with these gift ideas from local Village businesses that are sure to bring the best out of “me-time.”
I Love You So Matcha
The Organic Matcha Green Tea Set from Urth Caffe features their signature Harayama matcha alongside a handmade bowl, bamboo whisk, and green tea sesame cookies to pair. Unwind and de-stress as you prepare and whisk your matcha into the perfect state to brew into your tea. Once ready, enjoy the antioxidant qualities of Matcha Green Tea. Order at urthcaffe.com
Be Scent-sational
Turn any room into a sensitizing and invigorating space with the Monique Lhuillier Citrus Lily AirEssence Diffuser from Jacob Maarse Home Decor. Experience the bright citrus top notes from California lemons and Italian bergamot as they mingle into a lush floral bouquet of lilies, freesia, ylang-ylang, gardenia, and jasmine. This boldly fresh and romantic fragrance is a scentable gift unlike any other. Place your order at jacobmaarse.com.
A Slow Burn to Relaxation
This candle, aptly named Relax from Vroman’s Bookstore is a medley of pure essential oils of lavender and the geranium bud promises to provide an atmosphere of comfort, calm and relaxation. With a burn range of approximately 65 hours, this candle will bring many opportunities to de-stress through the new year. Available at vromansbookstore.com.
Taking it Step by Step
Surprise a loved one with a trip to Run With Us to find the right pair of shoes to elevate their running experience. Having the right shoe fit and style not only protects the bone health of the runner, but can help propel them to accomplish more out of each mile. Check out what’s in stock at clubrunwithus.com.
Bring Relief to Tension
The popular Hypervolt is available at Relax the Back. Featuring a lightweight durable ergonomic design you can take the comfort of relaxation on-the-go. Utilizing percussion therapy to relieve muscle soreness and stiffness, this gift would help your loved one move better. Order at relaxtheback.com.
Wellbeing Through Sound
Gift an authentic Tibetan Singing Bow from Shop@PAM for a musical way to de-stress. In Nepal, singing bowl are used to help promote one’s spiritual wellbeing. The ancient practice of sound therapy has been used to reduce stress. The bowls are struck with wooden mallets or rotated around the rim to produce soothing sounds. Add this to your cart and explored different gifts from the museum’s shop at uscbookstore.com.
Sustainable and Refillable
The Further Lotion from BAN SUP Refill is a bio-degradable, sustainable, and moisturizing lotion. This great smelling bergamot-scented lotion is derived from making biofuel, processed from used vegetable oil from restaurants. The biofuel is used by vehicles and the glycerin goes into this lotion. A great gift that is eco-conscious, bring the bottle back to BAN SUP Refill and have the lotion refilled. Learn more at bansuprefill.com.
Peace by Piece
A fun and engaging way to unwind. The Positivity Puzzle at Vroman’s Bookstore, when completed is a combination of calming images that reminds us of where our minds can go when we think positively. Add it to your cart at vromansbookstore.com.
Bundle and Delight With Gift Cards
Gift cards are a great way to support local businesses and provide a custom experience gift. Try bundling a few cards from a variety of stores to make a Self-Care package where your loved ones can pick exactly what they want. While many Village businesses offer gift cards, it is best to call ahead for availability.
Thanks for Supporting Local
Many of our businesses are open are thrilled to see you again and offer curbside service, pick up, and delivery too. Be sure to call in advance for availability and updates, contact information can be found on our directory. If you plan on venturing into the Village, kindly remember to wear a face cover, wash hands frequently, and to keep a safe distance from others. Thanks for shopping local, happy holidays!