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Gift Guide Part 1 Rituals

It's always a pleasure to find a new company/brand/product/website especially at this time of year when searching for unique gifts. Thanks to a beauty article in the October issue of Glamour I came across Rituals--

Inspired by the wisdom and ancient traditions of Asian cultures, we created an extensive collection of luxurious yet affordable products for home and body. We hope to enrich your life using unique signature fragrances that are carefully designed and composed by the world’s finest perfumers.


So far I have these items in my cart as potential gifts:


I'm thinking of picking up several bottles of this night balm for those "just in case" for when someone unexpected surprises with a present and you feel obligated to gift in return. Also, this will be great for daycare teachers, work friends, the neighbor lady who gets the mail when you're out of town, etc.  



Hello, hostess gift! Especially for those of us traveling for the holidays and staying with friends and family. Would it be tacky to order this NOW and ship it directly to my host as a thank you in advance? 


This pampering package for a Mom-to-Be, New Mom, Your Own Mom, or even for yourself!

Made from Indian Rose and Sweet Almond Oil, talk about a luxurious-sounding stocking stuffer! 


Shower gel, body scrub, body cream, and body mist, this gift set has it all, and not for a bad price... hello Brother-in-Law present! 



Another, hostess gift idea, or great for the person that has everything, because we all need to wash our dishes, right? 


These products range in price from $10-$65 so there's some very affordable, yet unique options. I'm a big fan of giving beauty/bath/body products because it's the type of thing people don't necessarily get for themselves, plus there's a sense of utility unlike tchotchkes or novelty items.  


Check back next week for more unique gift ideas from recently discovered retailers! 

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