Hi Reader ,

We're a week out from the holidays, and if you're staring at your screen wondering what to buy for the people you care about, this is for you.

Below is my Top 10 list of gifts that work. They are practical, well-made, and genuinely supportive of wellbeing. No gimmicks. No trend chasing. No clutter that ends up in a drawer by January. They are the things I personally use, love, and feel good about recommending with no affiliate bias.

1. Hello Joyous Hella Hydrating Serum
​This is skin care in its most honest form. Two ingredients, cold-pressed organic rosehip oil and hyaluronic acid, and somehow they do more than most complicated formulas. This serum sinks in beautifully, supports skin repair, and leaves your face quietly radiant. It feels like simplicity done right.

Perfect for someone who is dubious of TikTok skin care trends and just wants something that works.
​hellojoyous.com​

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​2. Wildpier Deep Exfoliating Glove
​This glove delivers that satisfying spa feeling without ever leaving your bathroom. It gently removes dull skin and leaves your body feeling awake and renewed. There is something deeply grounding about caring for your skin in this tactile, the old-school way.

Perfect for someone who loves rituals and the feeling of renewal.
​wildpier.com
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3. Saje Pain Release Analgesic Remedy Roll-On
​This little roll-on is relief you can carry with you. Head tension, tight shoulders, sore muscles, it quietly does its job without fuss. A small but mighty companion for stressful days.

Perfect for someone whose body carries more than its fair share.
​saje.ca​

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​4. Paume Probiotic Hand Balm
​Hands take a beating, especially in winter. This Canadian hand balm restores moisture, supports the skin microbiome, and smells quietly elegant. Rich but not greasy, comforting without being heavy.

Perfect for someone who gives a lot and forgets their hands do too.
​mypaume.ca​

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​5. Aesop Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm
​This is indulgence, unapologetically so. Thick, luxurious, and deeply hydrating, it makes moisturizing a real sensory experience. A reminder that care can feel beautiful, not clinical.

Perfect for someone who needs permission to luxuriate.
​aesop.ca​

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​6. The Five-Minute Journal
​This journal offers structure without pressure. Just enough guidance to create reflection, gratitude, and intention in a few minutes a day. It is gentle, consistent, and surprisingly powerful over time.

Perfect for someone who enjoys turning inward, even briefly.
​intelligentchange.com​

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​7. Melissa Wood Health Annual Subscription For Yoga, Pilates, and Strength Training
​This is movement that meets you where you are. Thoughtful, slow, strength-building classes that prioritize awareness and control over forcing or pushing. You will feel the work, even in short sessions, while staying connected to your body rather than battling it.

Ideal for someone who wants to build consistency at home, with effective workouts that deliver real challenge in as little as 15 minutes.
​melissawoodhealth.com​

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​8. Biossance Pro-Peptide Lip Perfector
​A small gift with outsized pleasure. This lip balm deeply hydrates, softens, and subtly plumps. It is the kind of thing you reach for often without thinking, and feel better every time you do.

Perfect for someone who appreciates tiny moments of delight.
​sephora.com/ca​

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​9. A Changed Mind by David Bayer
​This book invites readers to notice the patterns shaping their lives and gently question them. It is not heavy, but it is honest. The kind of book that meets you where you are and nudges you somewhere freer.

Perfect for someone curious about their inner world.
​amazon.ca​

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​10. Guests on Earth Foaming Hand Soap Bulk Kit
​This is one of those quietly brilliant swaps that make daily life better without asking for attention. A beautifully formulated foaming hand soap that is gentle on skin, subtle in scent, and far less wasteful than endless plastic bottles. The bulk kit feels practical, intentional, and oddly satisfying to use.

Perfect for someone who cares about what goes on their skin and what ends up in the environment, and who appreciates everyday essentials done thoughtfully rather than excessively.
​guestsonearth.com​

People do not need another reminder to optimize themselves over the holidays. They need moments that help them settle, their mind slow down, and their system remember what ease feels like.

Every gift on this list does one or both of the following:
• It supports reflection, awareness, and a more regulated nervous system
• It offers real, sensory pleasure that helps counter stress

If a gift helps someone feel a little more at home in their body, it is doing its job.

Wishing you all an easeful and calm week leading up to the holidays.

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Dr. Dominika Zarzeczny Naturopathic Doctor ​ 📧 hello@drdominika.com​ 🌐 www.drdominika.com ​🗓️ Schedule an Appointment​ ​​​

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