MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK With Mother’s Day just around the corner, share the love by shopping local! The only thing better than a heartfelt gift is one that makes a positive impact by giving back! Over the past year, people all over the world have been showing their appreciation for the women who make a positive impact on their lives. From mothers to grandmothers, to nurses, teachers, friends, and everyone in between. This Mother’s Day, think outside the box—not just in the gifts you plan to give, but who you plan to give them to! Whether they like to indulge in self-care, express themselves through classic accessories, or enjoy a classic take on flowers and chocolates, we’ve got the perfect gift idea.
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This year, go beyond gifting by choosing a gift that gives back to a charity, the environment, or a community initiative. Whoever you plan to shop for, these Canadian brands are sure to bring a smile to your giftee’s face.
For the self-care lover:
CARDEA AUSET Cardea AuSet is a Canadian woman-owned beauty brand that uses the power of plantbased products to promote relaxation and reinvigoration, sharing the transformational power of feel-good rituals in everyday life. If you’re looking for a morning boost and a nightly wind-down that also lifts up the community, the Sister Mists set has you covered. Using aromatherapy, Activate combines a mix of patchouli, lemongrass and rosemary to give you an extra burst of energy in the morning or before a workout, while Calm blends frankincense and
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lavender to create stillness and quiet your mind when feeling stressed or winding down to sleep. Keeping their sisters in mind, Cardea AuSet donates $5 to YWCA Niagara for every sale of the duo to help support leadership and skills development for women and girls. For over 90 years, the YW has provided emergency shelter and affordable housing to women and families in need.
Shop Sister Mists and more on cardeaauset.com
