Wander Essentials

Being deprived of natural light can mean mood changes, low energy and trouble sleeping. If winter’s got you down, try HappyLight’s Lumi light therapy lamp to safely bring daylight indoors with a fullspectrum, UV-free light that mimics sunlight. Delivering the recommended 10,000 lux, adjust the brightness to your liking while HappyLight works its magic.

$49.95 | Shop verilux.com

Change your life by changing how you look at your week and day. The first planner to focus on self-care every day, Savor’s 90-day organizer has a simple, 5-step weekly and daily plan to organize your beautiful chaos, feel more productive and creative, and practice holistic, high-vibrational living for balance and success.

$29.95 | Shop savorlifeplanner.com

Technical performance and a timeless look with a dose of Northwest style: Outdoor Research’s rugged and comfortable Feedback Flannel shirt is sure to become a cold weather favourite, no matter what your weekend itinerary looks like. Top it off with the Lodgeside Beanie for its 360-degree warmth and easy-on-the-eyes cable knit style. Breathable, wicking, and windproof, it’s built to perform well outside comfort zones.

$85.00 (Flannel), $49.00 (Beanie) Shop outdoorresearch.com

Eckhart Tolle’s timeless teachings have opened hearts and changed lives with the message that the key to happiness is consciously accepting the present. In this journal, excerpts from The Power of Now feature on every spread with space to write or draw what each invokes for you in that moment. A wonderful reinforcement for seasoned fans.

$12.83 | Shop amazon.com

The perfect piece for travelling light, Encircled’s sustainablymade Chrysalis Cardi can be styled 8+ ways, transforming from a cozy cardigan to a glamorous gown to a classic infinity scarf. The secret lies in the metal snaps hidden along the hem that hold the styles together, so you look like you’re wearing a dress - not a scarf tied into one.

$168 | Shop encircled.ca

Did you know that the fashion industry in North America sends 9.5 million tons of clothing to the landfill each year? While most manufacturers discard their fabric waste, Certified B Corp. Encircled takes a novel approach by upcycling it into items like their Renew Leg Warmer. With its seam-free foot and ultra-long length, these are perfect for cozy days at home, yoga class, or as an extra layer under boots.

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Move over matcha; there’s a new superfood in town. Real Source is leading the shift to sustainable, nutritious, plant-based foods with water lentils - a rapidly growing aquatic plant. Their vegan, organic, non-GMO and pesticidefree Water Lentil Superfood is high in Vitamin A, B Vitamins, iron, calcium, an excellent source of antioxidants, and plant protein with a complete amino acid profile. Plus, water lentils are a prebiotic and source of dietary fibre, which can promote weight loss and regularity in digestion.

From $24.99 | Shop realsourcefoods.com

Hands down, apples are one of the healthiest foods, rich in antioxidants, fibre and vitamin C. And when they’re fermented into Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), apples produce acetic acid, which can aid in digestion and weight loss. With the world’s first ACV gummy from Goli Nutrition, you can now take ACV anywhere - and taste the apple, not the vinegar.

From $19.00 | Shop goli.com (use promo code WANDER10 to save 10%)

With a mission to fuel health and vitality by providing history’s healthiest nutrients to the modern world, Ancient Nutrition’s Multi Collagen Proteins, Bone Broth Proteins and Keto supplements marry the wisdom that has survived generations with current research (and tick the boxes for Paleo, Keto, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Nut Free diets).

From $49.99 | Shop ancientnutrition.ca

Quick: what is the world’s largest tree fruit? It’s jackfruit, and Upton’s Naturals kickstarted this foodie phenomenon as the perfect plantbased alternative to pulled chicken or pork. Their vegan, heat-and-serve jackfruit is amazing for sandwiches, wraps and salads, and available in natural Bar-B-Que, Thai Curry, and unseasoned Original flavours.

$5.69 | Shop vegansupply.ca

A sand-free beach towel? You heard right. Tesalate is an innovative towel from Australia made with AbsorbLite fabric that is perfect for beach days, yoga, picnics...any outdoor activity. Apart from repelling sand, it dries fast and is super compact and light, perfect for travel. And the designs are gorgeous.

From $59 | Shop tesalate.com

S U B S C R I P T I O N BOX ESSENTIALS

A lotus is a flower that blooms from the mud. It symbolizes overcoming adversity and achieving your greatest potential. Each Loti Wellness Box delivers tools and strategies to cope with life's challenges, reduce stress and improve overall well-being, thoughtfully curated by practicing therapists to nurture your mental and emotional health, build more self-confidence and inspire your “me-time” routine.

Monthly themes focus on topics like reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and boosting positive mindsets with wellness products like natural bath and body, skincare, candles, and aromatherapy. They support local and small businesses whenever possible and are committed to sourcing cruelty-free and sustainable products.

$54.95/box | Shop lotiwellness.com

If you enjoy simple pleasures like frolicking in nature, checking your astrology forecast, practicing yoga, charging your crystals and petting kittens, then you're going to feel like this monthly box was curated for you by a true soul sister.

Each Goddess Provisions box contains tools to connect with the divine feminine, nourish your inner goddess and grow your spiritual practice through wellness and self-care rituals, with full size items like aromatherapy, apothecary beauty, superfood snacks, teas, crystals, and books. Always cruelty-free and vegan, and featuring beautiful artwork, for every box sold they plant a tree with Trees.org.

$33.00/box | Shop goddessprovisions.com

It has been said that “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” The creators of Therabox believe that everyone can enjoy this journey called life without having to wait for the next promotion / relationship / accomplishment. Neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to continually reorganize itself by forming new neural connections—literally allows you to create a happier life through your actions and thoughts.

To this end, each curated box includes one happiness activity inspired by neuroscience and positive psychology research in addition to full-sized wellness self-care and relaxation “ingredients” to boost joy and keep those happy neurons firing for a more positive life.

$34.99/box | Shop mytherabox.com

In The Business Casual Yogi: Take Charge of Your Body, Mind, and Career (Mandala Publishing), a successful California technology entrepreneur turned executive coach and a renowned Himalayan yoga master with a Ph.D. outline a practical approach to attaining greater happiness and balance both in and out of the workplace (without needing prior yoga experience).

Filled with physical and mental exercises, personalized guides for diet and lifestyle, and tools such as mindfulness, Ayurvedic analysis, meditation and breathing exercises, Vish Chatterji and Yogrishi Vishvketu guide the reader through a framework based on yogic wisdom for well-being in a world of rapidly intensifying complexity and pace.

Finally making the practice and philosophy of yoga accessible to the modern professional, this is a must-read for anyone interested in merging their spiritual values with the business world.

$17.99 | Shop mandalaearth.com

Eight weeks after giving birth to her second child, Keisha Blair’s husband passed away suddenly at the age of 34 from a rare illness. She then had the arduous task of dealing not only with overwhelming grief but also immediate lifestyle and career decisions. A Harvard-educated public policy expert and economist, Keisha found herself in survival mode, desperately trying to keep herself and her two children afloat as she embarked on a journey of self-discovery.

In her book, Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness (Catalyst Books), Keisha draws on the fields of philosophy, psychology, economics, neuroscience, and religion to present a novel strategy for finding balance, success and prosperity in key aspects of life, from financial stability to physical health to emotional connections with others.

Insightful and uplifting, this playbook will have you thinking deeply about what you hold dear.

$14.95 | Shop amazon.com