Valentine's Day Gift Ideas!
Struggling to find unique Valentine's Day gifts?
We've got you covered! It can be difficult to find unique and thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts for all of your loved ones - but at Jo Anne's Place, it's simple! From allergy-friendly chocolates to self-care essentials, we have so many options to choose from. Plus, many of our products are locally made, Canadian-made, AND will help the special people in your life feel their best.
For Her
For the special women in your life, here are some amazing gift options:
- Sweet Valentine's snacks are a must. MadeGood Soft Baked Mini Red Velvet Cookies, Nairn's Cookies, and Koncscious Kitchen Paleo and Vegan baked goods are all delicious options. Healthy Hippo and Smart Sweets gummies come in a bunch of yummy flavours and are low in sugar!
- NEW! Jimmy Boyd organic perfumes handmade in Barcelona, Spain!
- Genuine Tea Co has beautiful blends of tea, such as Masala Chai, Moringa Mint, and Cream of Earl Grey in biodegradable plant-based tea bags.
- We've got lots of body-care items, including Saavy Naturals body washes, lotions, and bath bombs as well as Pacifica body mists, and Charcoal & Rose Petals bar soaps.
- Gift relaxation with our Jo Anne's Place Rosemary essential oil (among other kinds) and Wax & Fire Co's Love Soy Wax Candle made with Ylang Ylang and Cedarwood and topped with Rose Quartz, and La Luna Soy & Coconut Wax Candles are a beautiful option as well!
- Living Alchemy's Your Flora Probiotic is designed specifically to boost women's health - making it a great gift option for the women in your life!
- Some other fun gift ideas include
Calibri reusable bags (pictured in pink, but there are lots of other fun patterns),
Hopper Studios watercolour animal-themed cards, and
Edna's Mocktails in Paloma, Mojito, and more!
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:
- You can't go wrong with body-care products. We've got a bunch of men's hygiene products that make great gifts, including Charcoal & Rose Petals' Scratch exfoliating bar soap, Dr. Squatch's Bar Soaps, Every Man Jack Body Wash, Dr. Bonner's Organic Shave Soap, and many more.
- If you've got a snacker on your hands, we have lots of trail mixes, nuts, crackers, chips, and cookies. Three Farmers' Sweet Chili Fava Beans (Canadian), and Nairn's Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies, and Camino's Dark Chocolate are all great options!
- If your loved one is active, protein powder makes a great gift! We've got lots of options in lots of yummy flavours to add to protein shakes, such as Epic Protein's Chocolate Maca Organic Plant Protein. We've got tons of protein powders and electrolyte options in store!
- Let's talk drinks! Sober Carpenter makes small-batch non-alcoholic craft beers in cool flavours like Apple Cider, Raspberry Sour, and Session IPA (Brewed in Ontario). We've also got natural sodas from Bullhead - cola, root beer, and more! For coffee lovers, we have Two Bears coffee (Toronto) and lots of coffee bean options for those who like to brew their own!
- We also have lots of supplements to support men's health from probiotics to joint support!
Sustainable Gifts
Gifting sustainably can pose a real barrier. Whether you yourself follow sustainable living principles or are gift-hunting for someone who does, here are some ideas:
- Sustainable self-care products like Charcoal & Rose Petals or Soap Works bar soaps with zero packaging, Routine natural deodorants which come in reusable glass jars, and Bee Glo Beeswax candles which contain no toxins, don't release soot, and cleanse the air! An Urban Spa pumice stone is also a great option - made of natural volcanic rock, it's eco-friendly and long-lasting.
- For a sustainable homeowner or cook, gift some sustainable kitchen essentials like World's Best Pot Scrubbers, Cheeks Ahoy's Organic Cotton Muslin Kitchen Towel (or really any Cheeks Ahoy products), and Colibri reusable snack pouches perfect for food and non-food items, and a good ol' Ball mason jar - great for making overnight oats, storing herbs, and more!
- For sustainable food and drinks, we have Boost Sparkling Adaptogenic Tea (among other flavours), which comes in a glass reusable bottle and is Canadian. Chocosol Stone Ground Dark Chocolate is ethically farmed and sustainably packaged in Toronto with unique flavours like Five Chili Bullet.
All Things Sweet
It's not Valentine's Day without some sweet treats. If you're looking for allergy-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free sweets - we've got you:
- MadeGood's Sweet Cinnamon cookies are DELICIOUS and keep you going back for more. With just the right balance of sugar and cinnamon spice, they're nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and organic!
- Camino is back - this time with creamy hot chocolate! Camino's Simply Dark Hot Chocolate is fair trade, organic, gluten-free, and vegan friendly.
- Smart Sweets Sourmelon bites (among other fun flavours) are naturally flavoured with only 3g of sugar and plant-based with no sugar alcohols added.
- Panda Licorice in Raspberry and Original are vegan, fat-free, and made with natural ingredients for the licorice-lovers in your life!
- Endangered Species Chocolate is two gifts in one - a delicious chocolate bar and a donation to the important cause of protecting endangered species. Each chocolate bar pays tribute to a certain animal - the Caramel & Sea Salt bar pictured brings awareness to the plight of the Bald Eagle.
Local Handmade Greeting Cards
Did you know that our long-time Lindsay Team Member, Allison, makes adorable greeting cards? Find them for all different occasions (including Valentine's Day) at both our Peterborough and Lindsay locations!
Be sure to stop by a Jo Anne's Place location to browse our shelves and wide selection of gift options! See store hours here.
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