Just because you don’t spend a lot of money, it doesn’t mean your gift can’t have a big impact.

Sara’s pick: a Sunday subscription to the New York Times, from $5.25 a week via the Globe & Mail.

Just because you don’t spend a lot of money, it doesn’t mean your gift can’t have a big impact.

Ricky’s pick: the Bucky 40 Blinks sleeping mask, $14.99 from London Drugs.

Virtual host gift, secret Santa, new fling? Giving the perfect gift that’s thoughtful yet not too personal to someone you hardly know is a classic gift-giver’s dilemma.

Ricky’s pick: local pottery.

Virtual host gift, secret Santa, new fling? Giving the perfect gift that’s thoughtful yet not too personal to someone you hardly know is a classic gift-giver’s dilemma.

Sara’s pick: a Diptyque candle, $49–$92 from Nordstrom.

You’ve got a bit of cash stashed away to make someone’s Christmas truly special. But that person would hate to get something that’s not useful. We’ve got you covered!

Ricky’s pick: the Rimowa Original Aluminum Carry-On Suitcase, $1,320 from Holt Renfrew (hint hint, Matt).

You’ve got a bit of cash stashed away to make someone’s Christmas truly special. But that person would hate to get something that’s not useful. We’ve got you covered!

Sara’s pick: a Le Creuset Round French Oven, $200–$795 from Le Creuset.
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It’s an understatement to say 2020 has been one hell of a year. (We’ve almost made it, though!) And we’ve all needed a little cheering up at some point, so we say assault the senses with luxe feels and sounds.
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Sara’s pick: Cloud Cotton Robe, $99 from Parachute.

It’s an understatement to say 2020 has been one hell of a year. (We’ve almost made it, though!) And we’ve all needed a little cheering up at some point, so we say assault the senses with luxe feels and sounds.
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Ricky’s pick: a year subscription to Scribd, US$100/year.

Is it really possible to change someone’s life with a gift? We certainly think so!

Sara’s pick: Nespresso Vertuo, starting at $199 (but easy to find on sale at Hudson’s Bay.)

Is it really possible to change someone’s life with a gift? We certainly think so!

Ricky’s pick: Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser, $119 from Muji.

We all have one of these people in our lives. We say it’s best to hit them with either sentimental vibes or plenty of alcohol.

Ricky’s pick: a custom Artifact Uprising book, starting at $15.

We all have one of these people in our lives. We say it’s best to hit them with either sentimental vibes or plenty of alcohol.

Sara’s pick: The Whisky Sour Kit, $70 from Dillon’s Distillers.

This person really deserves coal for not believing in our favourite magical guy, but that’s pretty hard to find right now.

Ricky’s pick: Dolly Parton, Songteller book, $70 (find it at your local bookstore!).

This person really deserves coal for not believing in our favourite magical guy, but that’s pretty hard to find right now.

Sara’s pick: (she cheated and chose two) a donation to a local food bank in someone’s name and a local monthly food subscription box.

Trust us, we find this kid just as hard to shop for as you do.

Ricky’s pick: an art set! For the serious artist go for the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Set of 72, $118.99 from Michael’s.

Trust us, we find this kid just as hard to shop for as you do.

Sara’s pick: books! Try A Trio of Tolerable Tales by Margaret Atwood, $16.96 at Indigo (or try your local bookstore.)

Are they really your best friend if you’re not trying to one up them?

Sara’s pick: The House Shoe, $135 from Poppy Barley.

Are they really your best friend if you’re not trying to one up them?

Ricky’s pick: writing cards and envelopes in Nile Blue, $23–$29 from Smythson.