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Holiday Gift Guide: Eco Conscious Stocking Stuffers, Secret Santa, & Gifts Under $30

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The countdown to Christmas has officially begun! Time is just zooming by and before we know it, it will be Christmas.  ’Tis the season to be Merry & Bright. Yes, it sure is the most wonderful time of the year.  With that being said, it also happens to be the time of year when we seem to be moving at a rapid speed to accomplish all of our goals, tasks, deadlines, baking, decorating, hosting parties and holiday gift shopping. It can be overwhelming and rather stressful.  Some of us still have to start our Christmas shopping. (Yes, I am very 11th hour this year when it comes to gift shopping.)  To make things a little easier for those of you possibly still on the search for a gift for Secret Santa, Stocking Stuffers or even gifts for friends, family or a loved one we have got you covered with our holiday gift guide.    Our eco conscious holiday gift guide is dedicated to supporting local, ethically made products, animal cruelty free makeup & skincare products, …

Holiday Gift Guide: Holiday Flavours In A Tea Cup

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Christmas and the perfect cup of tea goes hand in hand.  Some of the best holiday moments are simple ones— when friends and family come together.  Tea Time in Cayman has premium loose leaf tea available at local tea and coffee hotspots, supermarkets and online.  Their range of loose leaf tea comes in a variety of 36 flavours.  Never underestimate the power of tea— filled with so many health benefits and antioxidants.  During the holiday season, things can get a little bit hectic and sometimes a little bit crazy.  Don’t worry, you won’t crack under pressure with a cup of tea nearby. Tea is well known for helping to reduce stress and help calm one’s mind.  Get ready to bring out your holiday tea set and serve up your friends, family and guests some deliciously festive flavours.  Today, we are sharing our holiday favourite flavours by Tea Time in Cayman.  PS- As part of our Eco Conscious Holiday Gift Guide, we thought these teas make a great gift for the hostess, guests visiting for the …

Holiday Gift Guide: Saucha Conscious Living

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Saucha Conscious Living has got some treats in store for you this holiday season.  All gifts are eco-friendly and made sustainably in the Cayman Islands.  Local Vegan Chef Britta Bush has whipped up her signature holiday kombucha flavors along with some fantastic eco-friendly skincare products that are bound to make excellent gifts this holiday season.  Bonus, all gift items are wrapped in true eco-friendly style. Cheers to Sorrel and Kombucha                 “All of our signature kombucha flavors are handcrafted and small-batch brewed. We like to infuse local, fresh and organic ingredients to enhance flavor and nutritional value. All of our bottles are sourced from local restaurants to aid the recycling effort in Cayman.”- Saucha Conscious Living Saucha Conscious Living is back with their holiday flavors that make the perfect gift for the hostess or beverage to serve at your holiday party. Limited edition flavors include Pumpkin Spice and Cran Mariner.  Seasonal flavors benefit Feed our Future, as proceeds from each bottle sold are donated.  Another great flavor, is …

Holiday Gifts & Treats

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As promised, here is the inside scoop of the lovely eco-friendly holiday gift items handcrafted by Saucha: Conscious Living. Britta has whipped up and handmade some wonderful holiday gift items- scrumptious truffles and fabulous body scrubs. These holiday gifts are a real treat! Oh Christmas Truffles! Heading to a Christmas party? Wondering what gift to buy the hostess with the mostess?” Saucha: Conscious Living has got you covered. Their decadent chocolate truffles come in a variety of flavors: Cacao Nib, Goji Berry, Mayan Cocoa Spice and Maca. These made with love chocolate truffles are 100% vegan! Bonus Christmas Cheer: Special order assortments are available. To place your order click here Rub A Dub Scrub These lovely handmade body scrubs rival a good old fashioned bubble bath. There are four scents to choose from: Cooling Peppermint, Soothing Lavender, Revitalizing Mocha Spice, and Rejuvenating Ginger Spice. Each one is worthy of being top of your eco-friendly holiday wish list. Here is the scoop on what makes these body scrubs so good!   • Cooling Peppermint-great for feet. Essential minerals help …

Spotted! The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide

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I am very excited to share with all of you ‘The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide’ – all items can be purchased from The Spotted Door. This online retail website houses an incredible treasure trove of eco-friendly items perfect for any occasion and use all year long. The Spotted Door is dedicated to supporting artisans who utilize recycled and reclaimed materials to create beautiful products. Every item is guaranteed to contain over 50% recycled material. Awesome! Meet Jason Utgaard! Jason is an inspiration to others. He shares his passion for helping protect the environment by encouraging others to think differently about trash. In his TEDx Talk, Jason discusses how trash can be both reclaimed and recycled- ultimately being transformed into amazing items for everyday use. The Inspiration Behind The Spotted Door Jason grew up working in retail at his father’s single sporting goods store. He worked at their massive distribution center and later at the corporate office. His experience allowed him to see first hand that there was a “significant one-way material flow” thus, “what …

Secret Santa: Gifts Under $10

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This secret can’t be kept… For all of you who participate in the old tradition of the Secret Santa Gift Exchange, whether with your family, friends or coworkers consider picking up your Secret Santa present from the The Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft. I had a blast browsing the store for items that would make great gifts- everything is under $10. Most Secret Santa gift exchanges have a budget limit so this is a great place to go. Added bonus of Christmas cheer, all proceeds benefit the animals at the shelter. Checkout what items made the list. The Book Loft provides an array of gifts that make anyone’s eco friendly holiday gift guide.  All items were once loved by someone else, and now passed on to someone new to love them. Please support The Cayman Islands Humane Society Happy Shopping at the Book Loft! Merry Christmas! with love, from one animal lover to another, xo