Welcome to The Fall 2024 Jilly Box!
Are you ready for a refresh?! This edition of The Jilly Box is about refreshing your space for a soft Autumn: one of peaceful moments, inner calm and little luxuries. With the changing of the seasons and the dwindling sunlight, let’s set intentions together, get organized and re-prioritize ourselves!
When the team and I sat down to brainstorm the concept for The Fall 2024 Jilly Box, I kicked it off by saying, “I miss the feeling of refreshing your life, your space… your EVERYTHING in September when you’d go back to school as a kid.” I felt everyone’s eyes turn towards me, and suddenly… we knew what our theme was. (And no, not every brainstorm is this easy! Ha. I wish!)
Each product in this box was thoughtfully selected to help you refresh three core areas of your life: your space, your style, and your habits. Whether it’s picking a healthier snack on the drive from school to soccer practice or finding new hacks for getting organized, I hope this box inspires you to make the little changes and updates you’ve wished to make in your everyday life.
Giving Back With The Jilly Box
Every season, we are proud to contribute $2 CAD per box sold to support causes that are near and dear to our hearts. With the sales of The Fall 2024 Jilly Box, we were able to support these two amazing organizations! Thank you for your contribution!
MAMAS FOR MAMAS
Mamas for Mamas is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting mothers and caregivers in need across Canada. They offer various programs aimed at addressing the diverse challenges faced by individuals and families. They provide a range of support services such as access to essential items like clothing, diapers, and baby gear, and they also offer mental health support, counselling, and resources to help navigate financial difficulties. They even run educational programs as well as provide resources, advocacy, and connections to affordable housing options.
@mamasformamas mamasformamas.org
Did You Know?
BACKPACK BUDDIES
One in eight families experiences food insecurity. For those that depend on school meal programs to help feed their children, every weekend brings renewed stress to keep food on the table. That’s where Backpack Buddies comes in. Their priority is providing food to children that is familiar and that they can easily prepare to ensure they get through the weekend without going hungry. Backpack Buddies deliveries are coordinated through teachers, administrators, and social workers who advise on the needs of their students and identify the children who could benefit most from receiving a bag of food for the weekend.
@backpackbuddiesbc backpackbuddies.ca
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Unbox with Jilly!
I am so excited for you to unbox your Jilly Box with me! Let me guide you through this season’s box and explain why I love these items so much!
You will find a QR code sticker holding your beautiful Jilly Box tissue paper in place when you first open your Jilly Box. All you need to do is scan that QR code with your phone to bring your unboxing experience to life. Not sure what I mean?
Follow these 4 steps to watch my unboxing video:
1. Open the camera on your phone.
2. Hover your camera over the QR code either here in the magazine or on the sticker holding your tissue in place.
3. Open the link to the video.
4. Press play and let’s unbox The Fall 2024 Jilly Box together!
White Chocolate Matcha Overnight Oats
Raise your hand if you consider coffee your breakfast. Be honest!!! So many of us (particularly parents) race out the door in the morning and play off coffee or coffee and a protein bar as a nutritious breakfast. Not so much… As we refresh our space and our style with the help of The Fall 2024 Jilly Box, let’s also take a moment to re-examine our routines. What if, instead, we began our mornings with a moment to ourselves? A delicious meal? A moment to set intentions for our day and nourish ourselves for our big day ahead?
Team Jilly Box had a blast creating this recipe just for you to inspire you to refresh your morning routine. And might I just say… it’s delicious.
Introducing this White Chocolate Matcha Overnight Oats recipe that will make breakfast feel like an indulgent affair!
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp Blume matcha powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 cup milk of your choice
1/3 cup vanilla or coconut yogurt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1 tbsp shaved macadamia for topping (optional)
Directions:
Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl or a large jar and mix together to combine. Cover the bowl or jar and place in the fridge overnight for at least 5 hours. In the morning, layer the oats with additional yogurt. (Optional) Top with a sprinkle of matcha and macadamia nuts for a delicious and picture-worthy topping. Enjoy!
A Refreshing Autumn
JARDINES DOMAINE HOME
LED Scalloped Lamp | Fawn & Antique White
$118 cad
The home decor piece you didn’t know you needed! This versatile lamp looks adorable on your bedside table, in an office or even styled on a shelf! It’s dimmable and comes with a USB-C to A cord for charging, but can be used wirelessly! We customdesigned the delicate scalloped edges and two colourways—Fawn and Antique White—and Jardines Domaine even custom-designed the recyclable packaging it comes in! Our team has been testing and using this lamp for over a year, and we are so excited for you all to enjoy it finally!
@jardinesdomaine jardinesdomaine.com
LAID BACK SNACKS
Honey Habanero
$7 cad
Staying fuelled throughout the day is imperative to thinking clearly, but choosing healthy snacks is key to avoiding the mid-day sugar crash. We included the Honey Habanero nut mix this season to inspire you to refresh your habits and make the most loving choices for your body! Plus, if you are a business owner, you can sign up for their subscription to always have the office snack drawer stocked with yummy, health-conscious bites! Jilly Box HQ’s snack drawer will definitely be stocked this fall!
@laidbacksnacks laidbacksnacks.com
WILD FLICKER
Clothesline Room & Linen Spray
$19 cad
Ever since I worked in a high-end home decor store in my early twenties, I’ve become PASSIONATE about linen spray! Just ask Justin, you can find bottles all over the house! I got to know Wild Flicker in 2020 when they sent me candles to try, and have continued to enjoy their products ever since. If you have guests coming over, give your spray a quick spritz for a fresh scent.
@wild.flicker wildflicker.com
BIA SKIN
Whipped Body Créme
$50 cad
When I say I am OBSESSED with this body lotion… seriously, this is a now crucial step in my self-care routine. I love lathering my body with this lotion after stepping out of the shower or putting some on my body for an extra glow on date night. The texture is so velvety and luxurious, and the scent is very moody and sexy—I know you are all going to love it!! Plus, it’s made in Canada, which is all the more reason to adore it!
@bia_skincare biaskin.com
LARSSON & JENNINGS
Boyfriend Mixed Metal Watch
$249 cad
There is truly nothing chicer than a watch. When I saw Shay sporting a similar Larsson & Jennings watch around at a photoshoot, I was so taken aback by how stunning it looked. The mixed metals were such an interesting style, and makes it great for folks who can’t decide between a gold or silver look with their jewellery! We’ve featured Larsson & Jennings previously with a round-faced watch in gold, silver and rose-gold colours. This one offers you a distinctly different look. Plus, we decided to include a tool with your watch to enable you to adjust the size yourself!
@larssonjennings larssonjennings.com
TWIG AND TASSEL
Taupe Pom Basket | Large
$52 cad
This custom pom pom basket makes storing blankets and pillows chic! It beautifully complements the previous Twig and Tassel basket featured in The Winter 2021 Jilly Box, this one with a gorgeous taupe hue. We kept our first Twig and Tassel basket in Annie’s room, but they look so fantastic in the living room that now we have them out, styled on the shelves next to our fireplace. Whether you live in a large or small space, these are great for tidying up the look of your living space in style!
@twigandtassel twigandtassel.com
EVALINA BEAUTY
Signature Brush Collection
$55 cad
When was the last time you updated your makeup brush collection? Yeah… I thought so! This season, we wanted to bring you four stunning brushes custom-designed for the box: powder, blush, eyeshadow, and liner brushes—all labelled for ease of use. The compact pouch it comes in was also custom-designed by Team Jilly Box and is great as an ‘on the go’ makeup bag! I’m so happy to be working with Evalina Beauty again and to be expanding your makeup collection!
@evalinabeautycosmetics evalinabeauty.com
LOHN
September Nights Candle
$38 cad
Candles are synonymous with fall. And this candle—cleverly named ‘September Nights’— perfectly captures that transitional time when fall is looming, but we are still clinging onto the last rays of summer. The scent includes notes of mandarin, orange peel, jasmine, praline, patchouli, amber and cedar. Just a perfect blend of summer and fall notes. Of course, this candle is cruelty-free and includes paraben-free ingredients. And it includes sustainable coconut and soy wax for a clean, slow burn. Plus, the vessel is handmade and can be reused!
@lohnofficial shoplohn.com
STACKERS CANADA
Cloud Humidifier
$199 cad (Valued at $279 cad)
This is not your average humidifier—in fact, it is award-winning! The brand is a family-founded Canadian company that has been in business since 2015. Vitruvi designed this piece with a beautiful wave-like shape (it looks like a piece of art!), night mode and an adjustable nozzle for humidity control! It’s whisper-quiet and the water canister is even dishwasher safe, so it can easily be cleaned. It hydrates 600+ square feet and can run for up to 24 hours. And because it doesn’t use heat, it’s safe for kids.
@vitruvi vitruvi.ca
Display Jewellery Box
$59 cad (Valued at $70 cad)
The team and I were discussing how certain things in our home we neglect to organize… our jewellery is one of those. Who else has their jewellery in tiny falling-apart boxes? Today, we’re changing that! This stunning oatmeal-coloured jewellery drawer has sections for keeping your jewellery neat and tidy. Plus, it is beautifully displayed with its plexiglass top. Need more space? Stay tuned for Box Reveal Day to purchase extra drawer stacks on the Market!
@stackerscanada stackerscanada.com
VITRUVI
TUCK
The Ruffle Quilt
Queen $359 cad, King $395 cad
This quilt is the definition of luxury. This is a TRUE keepsake that you will lovingly pass down one day. The colour is a gorgeous Whitecap Gray with a Cartouche print that was hand-drawn by Team Jilly Box. We intentionally designed this quilt, so it has the floral pattern on one side and no pattern on the other to provide you with two different looks. It also has this charming 2” ruffle around the hem that I can’t get enough of. It is available in both Queen and King sizes!
@tuckbedding tuck.ca
CHEEKBONE BEAUTY
Balance Brush/Bronzer | Fair, Medium & Deep
$25 cad (Valued at $30 cad)
If you know me, you know I am a HUGE fan of Cheekbone Beauty. I’ve always taken to bold lipsticks, and they really have a fantastic lineup of them! For this box, we wanted to bring you a product that would work WITH the busy backto-school hustle and bustle by being compact. This two-in-one makeup product is perfect for being on the go. Just throw it in a small travel bag (your brush bag included in your box is perfect) with a few of your other beauty essentials, and you’re all set for the day ahead!
@cheekbonebeauty cheekbonebeauty.com
PEKING HANDICRAFT INC.
Heart Hook Pillow
$65 cad
I love investing in cozy pieces to create the most hotellike, beautiful space imaginable. Coordinating items helps achieve that. This pillow from Peking Handicraft effortlessly complements previous Jilly Box pieces and also is hugely complimentary to new homeware and cushions launching on the Market. We designed this piece with a custom heart design that has become symbolic of our brand. Most importantly, it really can be styled anywhere in your home: on a front entryway bench, on a sofa or on top of your bed. The options are endless!
@pekinghandicraft pkhc.com
THE MAKERS
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT:
Laid Back Snacks
As a mom, finding healthy snack options for my kids is a must. As many of you know, Team Jilly Box and I have been longtime fans of Laid Back Snacks (formerly Naked Snacks) for offering healthier snack alternatives for us and our families.
It is such a neat experience to have a brand come back to The Jilly Box and see their progression. Ryley and Neil have done such tremendous work with Laid Back Snacks. I’m so excited for all of you to catch up with the founders and hear about their recent accomplishments!
Without further ado, let’s get into the interview.
For those folks just getting introduced to Laid Back Snacks, can you tell us a bit about your brand?
Laid Back Snacks is a healthy snack food company from Vancouver, BC, on a mission to create nutritious and delicious products that give peace of mind. We believe in the 80/20 rule of snacking. 80% wholesome goodness, 20% live a little. Our snacks are packed with real ingredients that are healthy and energizing with zero compromise on great taste. Laid Back Snacks is also a Certified B Corporation, Climate Neutral Certified, and family-owned and operated. A portion of all proceeds supports the Breakfast Club of Canada. We want our customers to feel great about choosing our company for their snacks.
Can you catch our community up on how your brand has grown/evolved since the last time you were in the Jilly Box? What’s new with Laid Back Snacks?
Yes! This is the perfect time to share an update on the evolution of the brand. First up, we’re over the moon excited to be in the Jilly Box again. This time our featured snack is the newly developed Honey Habanero. Not only is the snack brand new but so is the packaging it arrives in. At launch in 2014, our packaging strategy was all about easy viewing on digital channels and ease of use in operations. For the first few years, north of 90% of our business was from online sources. Today that number is less than 20% as we’ve expanded our distribution to include more traditional channels.
Last year we made the move to reimagine our packaging to be ‘retail first.’ There’s a lot of strong competition on the shelves, so the design
brief centred on being bold, but staying true to our brand values of transparency and simplicity. No easy task. We hope you like where we landed. Your community will start seeing these new bags on shelves across the country.
Congratulations on your B Corp certification! Can you share a little bit with our audience about the significance of that certification and how it impacts your brand?
Thank you so much. It took nearly two years of work in the audit process to get our certification, so we’re very proud to receive it. For those who’ve never heard of B Corp before, it’s a professional certification that presents as a playbook for building companies of the future. These future companies are faced with an array of social issues in their customer communities; gross income inequality and climate change, just to name a few. We’ve always thought of ourselves as a mission-driven company. Each time a decision needed to be made, we asked the question, how will society and the environment benefit from this decision? The accumulation of all those small decisions over the years has led us to where we are today - being recognized by the global gold standard for mission-driven companies, B Corp.
We measure our success by more than just monetary gain. We also hold ourselves accountable to environmental stewardship and the contribution we make to the communities within which we operate. This certification is at the top of my most rewarding achievements since starting LBS. It gives us a sense of purpose that our employees and community of customers can rally around. I invite your community to check out B Corp and feel free to DM us on Instagram with any questions.
Speaking of certifications, you are also Climate Neutral Certified. What does climate-neutral certification mean in terms of how you operate your business?
The Climate Neutral certification is a great complement to the B Corp certification in that it nicely supports the environmental stewardship portion of the B Corp assessment. Most organizations are tracking to 2030 or even 2050 to reach carbon neutrality of operations. We want to move faster than that and encourage others to do the same. We’re just a small business, but we hope that our example of being carbon-neutral today might encourage others to be more ambitious with their own targets.
Can you tell us more about your circular packaging? How did you get the idea to implement this process?
Circular packaging is an interesting one. Part of our value system at LBS is to make sure we’re not contributing to the excessive use of single-use materials in the world. This is easier to avoid when it comes to boxes. Boxes can be made from recycled board and then recycled again at the end of life. The bags are a little harder to account for. The peak requirement is using a food safety-optimized plastic-type, which is different from using a recyclability-optimized plastic type. We’ve managed to find a solution, but you’ll notice that our bags feel a little thicker as a result and aren’t quite as easy to tear as other bags. Ours also need to be dropped off at a soft plastics recycling location. Stores like London Drugs have those. Our request to The Jilly Box community is that everyone takes a moment to recycle the bags at one of those locations. That would be a huge help.
How did you initially partner up with the Breakfast Club of Canada? What does that partnership mean to you?
Our partnership with BCC goes all the way back to launch in 2014. Deciding to give to charity before selling a single almond isn’t the most prudent thing for a business to decide to do, but it was important to us to design the company in a way that meant we we’re always being community-minded. When students attend school on an empty stomach, their energy levels, problem-solving skills, creativity, concentration and behaviour are negatively impacted. It’s astonishing to think that one in three kids in Canada is at risk of going to school on an empty stomach. That’s in Canada—one of the most developed countries on earth. Food and access to healthy food is one of the foundational elements of any society. That’s another reason why we’re so proud to do the work we do.
In addition to the Breakfast Club of Canada partnership, what is one of your proudest moments as a business owner?
Working with Jillian! In all seriousness, every time we get to work with Jill and her team, we feel immensely fortunate (and we have SO much fun!). It’s been a true honour to partner with her over the years, and we are always immensely grateful when we have the chance! I think we have a similar vision for what’s important in life, and it’s always invigorating to align our energies on a project.
For the entrepreneurs in our Jilly Box community, what is your biggest piece of advice for navigating the ups and downs of being a business owner?
Navigating the ups and downs of building a business is similar to navigating the ups and downs of raising
kids. It’s all temporary, LOL—both the good times and the hardest moments. As long as you believe your business is good inside, then roll up your sleeves and get to work. Perseverance is everything. Some days will feel joyful and light, but most won’t. Satisfaction comes from flowing with both of those states and constantly finding a way to move forward.
The pack included in The Fall 2024 Jilly Box is Honey Habanero. How would you describe the flavour to someone who’s never tried it?
Honey Habanero is a snack with layers to it. We used almonds and cashews as the base to ensure nutritional density, provide a crunchy mouth feel, and give comfort from familiar flavours. Before those comforting flavours arrive, however, your taste buds get immediately charged by saltiness and sweet honey landing on the tongue. The habanero chilli
builds slowly over time, so be prepared to wait a few seconds for that to arrive. We didn’t want snackers reaching for the milk with this one, so set the heat level around mild-medium.
What else do you want people to know about your brand?
We’d love to have a place in your pantry as the go-to snack brand for you and your family. In addition to Honey Habanero, we offer 30+ different flavours to choose from, from sun-dried mango to sushi rice crackers and everything in between. Our work is to constantly improve our selection and the purchasing experience to better meet the needs of our customers. And in the process, we hope we bring a little peace of mind to your day.
What’s next for Laid Back Snacks after appearing in this season’s Jilly Box?
Starting in August, our snacks will be available for ordering on costco.ca! It’s been a dream of ours to work with Costco since day 1. In some respects, it feels like a brand has truly arrived when a Costco buyer decides to list your products. We feel the same way about our national Whole Foods listing, which is due to start a little later this September.
Please look for us in-store and we’d love for you to try the other products we offer. Thanks for inviting us into your Jilly Box!
How to Time Block like Team Jilly Box
You know that feeling after you do a deep clean of your living space? You take a deep breath in, and exhale out… suddenly you can breathe a little easier. What if we applied that same practice of decluttering our space to our calendars? Better yet, developed better habits to use our calendars as tools to alleviate stress rather than increasing it? Imagine how much more ease we would feel moving throughout our day by doing so?
Time blocking is a tool that our entire team at The Jilly Box uses to execute the launch of boxes every three months!
Today, we are sharing our hottest tips on time blocking to refresh our calendars and minds for a peaceful fall.
1. Create Categories (And Colour Code!)
It may take a bit of time to develop your categories—and that’s okay! Start by writing down all of your tasks… literally everything you can think of! The groupings will begin revealing themselves before your very eyes! If you’re a parent, these categorizations could be as simple as colours by person!
Why do we love colour coded time blocks? It allows you to easily recognize your day ahead before even having to dive into the nitty-gritty details. Plus the added benefit is being able to see what percentage of your time you spend doing each task! (For the data driven folks out there!)
2. Block off Time for Breaks
Scheduling time for rest is essential for your productivity! Read that again. The reason calendars can be the bane of our existence is because we forget to plan our days for the human beings that we are. We book our meetings back-to-back, we forget to take a lunch… no more! Let’s create new, healthy habits for ourselves starting with scheduling lunches, a walk around the block or even a quick stretch between calls.
3. Schedule Meetings to End 10 Mins Before the Hour
Anyone else feeling like they’re always running late to the next event? Yep! We feel ya. One tip for mitigating this when it comes to scheduling meetings is booking them to end 10 minutes before the hour. That way you can take a minute at the end of the meeting to decompress, reflect on what was discussed and prep for the next meeting.
4. Make Your Time Blocks Make Sense for You
Are you someone who needs to check their emails every day? Do you need meetings scheduled in the mornings when you are more alert? Remember that this is YOUR calendar, so it has to make sense for you. Ask yourself what habits you need time blocked to feel most organized and set for the day ahead. We’re all a little different, and that’s okay!
And there you have it! Four tips to get you started on a more organized, decluttered calendar this fall. You’ve got this!!!
Cozy Habits for a Peaceful Fall
So you’ve decluttered your space and your calendar. What else can you do to feel a sense of ease during a usually busy time of year? Here are some habits I like to lean on to unwind and embrace the season’s coziness.
Swap Caffeine for Matcha
I looooovvvvee a good cup of coffee. But sometimes it can egg on anxiety when you’re in a really busy season. (Hello, September, we see you on the horizon!) The team has been loving matcha lately. The pink kitchen cabinets at Jilly Box HQ are stocked!!! It’s a great lower-caffeine choice for a steamy morning bevy or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Check out some of our Blume blends on the Market for some great coffee alternatives.
Pamper Yourself with Hydrating Air
With the windows mostly closed at this time of year to keep the warm air in, our house can get really dry. I recommend investing in a good humidifier. Some of the benefits of using a humidifier include:
Reducing allergy symptoms
Reducing the dryness of skin and lips
Helping with respiratory problems
I’m all for those benefits, and I’m especially excited for those of you who ordered your Vitruvi Cloud
Humidifier. Not only is it effective, but it stands out like a piece of art.
Embrace Soft Lighting
Has anyone else seen the TikToks where creators talk about how they have one rule and one rule only in their house: ‘No overhead lighting!!!’ Well, I relate. Something about overheard lighting after 8 p.m. in the fall and winter can just feel harsh. I find that when I turn off all of the overhead lighting, switch on the lamps, and light some candles, I instantly feel calmer, which is great for winding down before bed!
Enhance Your Nighttime Routine
My nighttime wind-down routine always gets a little longer in the fall and winter. We tend to feel a bit more tired at this time of year, so making the cooler months feel special can help us get through them. After putting the kids to bed, I dry brush my entire body, then I step into the tub filled with Mustard Bath (available on the market). After relaxing in the tub and towelling off, I moisturize my legs and decolletage with the BIA Whipped Body Créme and put on my coziest PJs for a restful sleep.
Well, there you have it! What other cozy habits are you incorporating into your routine?
