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This morning I attended the One of a Kind Show and found two fantastic bath care brands that I just had to share with you…

BOTANIA
Danielle Russell is the owner and soapmaker for Botania Savons & Délices and prides herself on using quality ingredients like shea butter and olive oil in her products. Handcrafted in Quebec since 1999, these bath goodies are almost good enough to eat - take the Cupcake soap - I fell in love with a chocolate mint one. Delicious! I was also enamored by the bath balms and soap slabs.

www.botania.com/

OLIVE AUTHENTIQUE
The Caron family are the makers of spa quality bath and body products made from the finest olive oil. Originating from the Laurentian Mountains, Olive Authentique strives to create a lifestyle that brings us back to the basics of relaxation and nature.

I am a huge fan of Lavender and was informed by Pamela Caron, that lavender is their most popular fragrance and comes in a variety of products - bath salts, soap, and a body & bath oil. Hmm which one to buy…

http://www.oliveit.ca/

When purchasing a gift at the Holidays, or really at anytime, you want to know it is good quality, and that the recipient will like it. Origins has a fantastic selection of products that anyone would be thrilled to receive. Each item is made with the highest quality plants, earth and sea substances and 100% natural essential oils.

Something that we don’t necessarily look for, but is a definite benefit, is that Origins is focused on helping make a healthier planet. Their cartons are made from 50% Forest Stewardship Council certified paperboard and 50% post-consumer recycled fiber, all of their printed materials is printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks and Origins is partnering with Community Energy Inc. to purchase wind generated power to offset electricity used in its North American stand-alone retail stores. Wow!

And if that wasn’t enough, part of the sales from the following gifts are donated to not-for-profit organizations. Doesn’t that make giving even better?

FOR HER

Ginger all ‘Round ($73)
Let the warm welcoming scent of Ginger gather round skin and senses for a sensuous experience unlike any other.

Includes:
• Ginger Souffle Whipped body cream
• Ginger Essence Intensified fragrance rollerball
• Incredible Spreadable Scrub Ginger body smoother
• Ginger Float Cream bubble bath
• Ginger Bar Savory bath soap

Buy it!

Up and Calming ($58)
Keep them feeling calm all season long with the soul-soothing secrets of Lavender and Vanilla.

Includes:

• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla body smoother
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla bath bar
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla body souffle
• Calm to Your Senses Lavender and Vanilla oil for bath and body
• Eye Mask

Buy it!

FOR HIM

Salt Supplies ($28.50)
This salty set is sure to bring a sense of soothing serenity.

Includes:
• Incredible Spreadable Scrub Sea Salt body smoother
• Salt Suds Foaming body wash
• Smoothing Souffle Whipped body cream

Buy it!

Well Traveled Man ($25)
From a smoother, more comfortable shave to a refreshing clean that goes skin deep, now no matter where you’re going you can take nature’s grooming greats with you.

Includes:
• Fire Fighter Plus Beard taming after shave soother
• Blade Runner Energizing shave cream
• Skin Diver Active Charcoal body wash
• Skin Diver Active Charcoal body scrub

Buy it!

FOR THE POOCH

Doggy Dip Silky Coat Dog Shampoo ($27.50)

Why shouldn’t you pet been spoilt at the Holidays too? With natural essential oil of Lavender that will keep Fido smelling fresh.

I will definitely be ordering this for the pugs.

Buy it!

If you are not too sure if any of these gifts will work for your special someone, you can always create your own Origins gift. Just pick the items that you would like to include, click on take it and then just check out. Your custom gift will be gift wrapped and labeled with a gift tag - perfect!

I really like shopping on line - so much easier and relaxing than going to the Mall.

www.origins.com

I am excited because my parents are here in the big T.O. visiting me. When I have guests staying with me, I like to make the bathroom all clean, shiny and pretty - so I am pulling out my secret stash of L’Occitane soaps. They look lovely, smell divine and also feel good on the skin.

Bonne Mere soaps are my favourites as I love the creamy texture of the lather. However, I am thinking that I might need to purchase a couple of the Magnolia Bath Soap, as I adore the sweet fluting - they are just so pretty! That should impress my mother.

The trouble with L’Occitane is, as with a drugstore, you can never leave with just one item. I will end up buying a hand cream, a home fragrance, and maybe a shower gel. I had better put on my mental blinders and focus only on the soap!

Hmmm…L’Occitane

I am not a mother, but I have to admit that there is really nothing cuter than a little bambino. Thymes has a wonderful collection of goodies that are perfect for that little love in your life. I found fantastic items such as gift sets, baby bars of soap and nursery mist all on the Thymes Sweetleaf Baby website.

Each product is made with only the best ultra-mild ingredients for baby - so you can be sure that ‘little Lauren or Ben’ will have smooth, kissably fresh skin without skin irritations.

If I was a mother I would probably splurge on these items:

Sweetleaf Baby Bar Soap Set
With moisturizing honey and the soft touch of organic lavender, chamomile and aloe vera to soothe, this all-vegetable soap tends to baby’s delicate skin as it very gently cleanses with creamy, fragrant lather.

Sweetleaf Baby Diaper Balm
Unscented and gentle enough for even the most tender newborn bottom, Sweetleaf Baby Diaper Balm provides a caring barrier against moisture and irritation; calming and comforting with organic lavender, chamomile, and aloe vera.

Sweetleaf Baby Wash/Shampoo
Born of nature, Sweetleaf Baby Wash & Shampoo tenderly cleanses baby’s delicate skin and hair without drying, tears or irritation.

For store locations and other information on Thymes products visit http://www.thymes.com/

Let me know what great products you would recommend for baby gifts or what you buy for your little ones.