Our Christmas Gift Guide

Welcome to our 2024 Christmas Gift Guide!

The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to show your loved ones how much you care than with thoughtful, meaningful gifts. At Jo Anne’s Place, we’ve curated our 2024 Christmas Gift Guide to make your holiday shopping easy and stress-free. Whether you’re shopping for her, him, the hard-to-please teen, or anyone who loves locally made, sustainable products, we have something special for everyone!

Explore our carefully selected stocking stuffers, organic and allergy-friendly treats, and unique gifts that align with your values—natural, sustainable, and full of heart. Let’s make this holiday season unforgettable with gifts that inspire health, wellness, and joy.

Ready to dive in? Let’s unwrap the perfect presents together!

For Her

Treat the women in your life to gifts that nourish, pamper, and inspire wellness this holiday season:

Indulgent self-care essentials like Epic Blend bubble baths, Pacha sugar scrubs, Saavy Naturals bath bombs, and our soothing organic essential oils and bath salts to the luxurious Mad Hippie skincare set complete with a chic makeup bag, we’ve got her covered.

Elevate her beauty routine with Prairie Naturals hair care (which are like supplements for your hair!), Andalou Naturals face masks, and Pacifica Hair and Body mists, or add a touch of ambiance with Mala coconut soy wax candles in amazing scents like cereal, candy cane, and mistletoe!

For the health-conscious, consider supplements like stress-supporting reishi, women’s multivitamins, and other women's health-boosting options. Top it all off with a decadent Zazubean fair trade chocolate bar and a beautifully designed watercolour greeting card to make her feel extra special. With so many thoughtful choices, finding the perfect gift for her at Jo Anne’s Place is easier than ever!

For Him

It's no secret that the men in our lives can be particularly difficult to shop for when it comes to gifts, so here are some ideas:

Start his mornings off right with Toronto-based Crank Coffee beans featuring clever names like "Cranky Pants," or toast to the holidays with a refreshing Sober Carpenter non-alcoholic organic IPA.

For the health-focused and active man, explore our range of protein powders, greens, men’s multivitamins, recovery blends, and supplements like zinc to support men’s health.

You can't go wrong with self-care products here either. We've got natural grooming essentials, including Every Man Jack skin and body care sets (Marvel-themed!), Herban Cowboy shaving creams, Dr. Squatch soaps, Every Man Jack deodorants, and Educated Beards premium beard oils.

Add a delicious touch with Bull's Head natural sodas, artisan nuts, and fair trade chocolates. These unique gifts are sure to make his holiday season unforgettable!

For Teens

Shopping for teens can be a challenge, but our curated selection of trendy gifts is sure to impress even the pickiest on your list!

Treat them to Rebels Refinery hand lotion sets and lip balms, featuring adorable packaging they’ll love to show off.

For the TikTok-savvy, Blume superfood lattes and SuperBelly are must-haves making waves with influencers. Help them stay healthy with teen multivitamins or unwind with Epic Blend lip scrubs, bubble baths, and Pacha bath bombs.

Add a sweet touch with Galerie fair trade festive chocolates or set the mood with Mala coconut soy wax candles, complete with Instagram-worthy packaging.

For a refreshing twist, include Thirsty Buddha prebiotic sodas in fun flavours like "Doctor Thirsty," and round it all out with an all-natural Pacifica Sheet Mask bundle. These gifts are as unique and fun as they are!

Sustainable Gifting

Whether you are eco-conscious or have sustainably-minded loved ones on your list, Jo Anne’s Place has a wide range of sustainable gift options that are kind to the planet and full of holiday cheer.

Delight them with biodegradable soaps that come with zero packaging or Beeglo beeswax candles for a cozy, natural glow.

Wax & Fire Co soy candles and Routine deodorants, both in reusable glass jars, make chic and practical gifts who's packaging can be reused as plant pots, storage, etc.

Mason jars with ReCap lids are perfect for sipping smoothies, coffee, and more on the go. For coffee lovers, Cafe William Single Origin Colombia coffee—shipped by sailboat to reduce carbon emissions—is a thoughtful choice.

Add reusable kitchen scrubbies, Cheeks Ahoy cotton non-paper towels, and Colibri snack bags in fun patterns to keep their kitchen eco-friendly.

Treat them to Alter Eco chocolates, made with fair-trade ingredients, recyclable packaging, and support for small farmers, or Genuine Tea’s biodegradable herbal teabags for a warm and cozy touch.

Finally, our Jo Anne’s Place bulk dried fruits, nuts, or trail mixes come in compostable bags for a snackable, low-waste gift. These sustainable goodies are sure to make spirits bright this holiday season!

Stocking Stuffers

Make stockings extra special this year with unique, health-conscious gifts.

Slip in natural and tinted lip balms, from Epic Blend or Rebels Refinery or a bottle of our soothing essential oils and blends.

Sweeten the season with organic Galerie chocolate and Theo peanut butter cups, or surprise them with Beck’s Broth bone broth coffee and hot chocolate—an innovative and warming treat.

Add a boost of wellness with Pluck Matcha powder, electrolyte packets, or vitamin tinctures like vitamin D, bee propolis, and wellness shots.

Gemz crystal bracelets are a beautiful addition as you can choose the crystal that best matches your loved one (we have a book in-store that describes the benefits of each crystal). Or brighten their self-care routine with Mineral Fusion natural nail polish, Pacha bath bombs, and Cheeks Ahoy reusable cotton facial pads. Don’t forget aspartame-free gum and candies!

These stocking stuffers are small in size but big on joy and thoughtful living.

Keepin' It Local

We thank you for choosing to shop local this holiday season. If you're looking to keep things extra local, here are some locally-made products you can find in store that make great gifts:

Stickling's Bakery, a Peterborough favourite, has Vanilla Crescents, Stollen, and more traditional baked goods in store. For more sweets, Chocosol is a Toronto-based chocolate company who's small-batch, bean-to-bar, artisanal dark chocolate makes an amazing addition to any gift.

For the drink lovers, Balzac's Coffee was started in Stratford and is now made in Niagara-On-The-Lake. Two Bears' canned cafe and matcha lattes are another great option, made in Toronto. For the tea drinkers, Wild Canadian Tea (formerly Algonquin Tea Co) makes herbal teas from amazing plants that grow in one of the truly beautiful places of the world - Algonquin Park.

Bag 'Em Freeze Dried Fruits are also made right here in Peterborough by 16-year old Ben! These are great for the campers and hikers in your life.

For skincare, Three Ships was founded in Toronto and their smoothing + firming duo is a great gift option for the skincare lovers! Our brand new Hair Oil (& essential oils, bath salts, and carrier oils) are made right here in Peterborough in collaboration with Alypsis.

Some more local gift ideas include ITL Health's Magnesium powders (Mississauga), Beeglo candles (Lanark), Cheeks Ahoy reusable non-paper towels (Peterborough), Flame Spitter Hot Sauce (Peterborough), Allycat designs greeting cards and bookmarks (Lindsay), and Sweet Song Herbals Jewelseed Salve (Lakefield).

Be sure to stop by a Jo Anne's Place location to browse our Christmas displays and wide selection of gift options! See store hours here.

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