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Candles, Oils, Scrubs, Juices, Buffs — Great YVR Gift Ideas

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Look good, smell nice, and survive the holidays by giving and receiving some locally made goodness. Here are five things we’re hoping for and shopping for this holiday season…

Cleanse from the beloved Juice Truck | For those who kept up a steady diet of gingerbread and hot toddies all damn month, this is the way back to sanity. Get set up via their website or at their shop (28 West 5th Ave.) | $195 +

Basically anything Penny Frances Apothecary | The stuff is simple, pure, and quite possibly magic. Shop online or drop in to Studio 126 (126 E Pender St.) or Charlie & Lee (223 Union St.) to smell everything in person. | $15+

A Rekindle Jar from Shop Woodlot. This local line of clean, smile-inducing scents is perfect for the boss, good pal, or secret santa you have a crush on. Pick yours up at The Found & The Freed (706 Victoria Dr.) or Studio 126 (126 E Pender St.). | $20+

Got a picky lady to buy for? Go directly to Harlow Skincare. The coffee scrub is awesome the body butter is a little jar of heaven. Grab Harlow at Walrus Home (3408 Cambie St.) or Charlie & Lee (223 UnionSt.) | $20+

Balance Oil from Vitruvi Aromatherapy | Who doesn’t need something to calm them down a little during the holidays? As their website says, “When in doubt, sniff some f’ing lavender’. Amen. Shop online (by mood or by person) or pick some up at Much & Little (2541 Main St.). |$35+

EVERY COOL THING WE WANT

Sign Us Up for ‘Bad Summer Camp’, June 14-16th!

The Bad Academy has brainstormed up their ideal adult summer camp scenario that factors in everything from bonfires, crafting, hiking, paddleboarding and lake dips, to morning sound bathing and yoga sessions, a cedar weaving workshop, and even a visit to Shady Hazel Farm.

The St. Patrick’s Day Collab Between The Irish Heather + Mello Has Our Name on It

If you're the sort to write off St. Patrick's Day celebrations due to stereotypical associations with the messy, rowdy, green-beer-binge-drinking brand of partying - not so fast!

We Can’t Get Enough of Nata’s Food-Inspired Candles

London-based makers of food-shaped candles, Nata, are dropping their new collection this week, on February 27th (tomorrow!) and they're even more decadent than ever...

Surrender to a Snow Day with This Big Bowl of Goodness

Hungry for in-doors activities to keep you amused during the coldest days of the winter season? This Tonkotsu Ramen 'little puzzle thing' seems like an apropos place to start.