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	ORESTA Organic Skin Care Confectionery Oresta’s is anything but typical … Housed in a character building in the Glebe, Oresta's studio maintains an old-fashioned corner shop feel with its original wood trim and pine bead board walls adorned with artwork by local artist and husband Christopher Griffin. The space reflects the warmth of Oresta herself. Her commitment to chemical free and earth-friendly spa and organic skin care provides exceptional skin and body care results. All treatments are organic and every scrub, polish and cream is natural and synthetic-free. “My role is not only to pamper, but also to educate and empower my clients to make choices that most benefit them. An educated consumer is a healthier consumer”, says Oresta. She offers an exclusive selection of natural beauty and personal care products for the entire family. Walk in and experience celebrated organic facial, body, and hair care product lines that you won’t find anywhere else: PANGEA Organics, Perfect Organics, Arghand, Grateful Body, Simply Organics, Dragonfly Dreaming, Simply Divine Botanicals, Juniper Ridge, Merben, Eminence Organics and Dimpleskins Naturals. Visit the Confectionery at 464 O'Connor St, Ottawa or oresta.ca for a one stop e-shopping trip. Give the gift of Oresta … to a loved one or … yourself.

Red Chair Kids Sit down for this … Red Chair Kids Children's Boutique has a variety of distinctive, high-quality children's products to choose from for holiday giving. Gry & Sif - a unique, 100% handmade wool gift items from Denmark Handcrafted and built-to-last wooden toys to entice children in their play Organic cotton onsies for baby Gentle, safe, and organic bath products Kid-friendly Red Chair Kids is located at 1318 Wellington Street West, in the heart of West Wellington Village or check them out redchairkids.com.

	The Collective Conscience A-tisket a-tasket Give a local, natural, organic, fair-trade basket Who doesn’t love to get a gift basket? All those goodies in one elegantly presented basket waiting to be explored is exciting. The Collective Conscience has ready-to-go, green gift baskets that include only the finest people and earth-friendly products. Choose from a selection of gourmet food, healthy spa, eco-home, natural baby care or many other themed baskets. For pre-made gifts, go online and use the secure PayPal shopping cart... It's fast and easy to use. Or design your own unique collection by browsing the site and noting your preferences, then e-mail or phone in. Eco-favours and loot-bags also available. Avoid the line-ups... The Annual Collective Conscience Green Gift Sale: Starts November 19th! All Green Gifting Options will be ON SALE for the rest of the season ['til Dec. 21st]. Personalized card or gift tag included with all gift orders. Free Regular Eco-Delivery: Available on most Ottawa-area orders. Gift Certificates Available with Free Eco-Delivery. Visit ecoottawa.com to find out more. Please Note: Local Service, available in Ontario Only.

Planet Botanix This planet swirls with natural gift ideas … Those who appreciate all things beautiful will appreciate the offerings at Planet Botanix. This is a fun and imaginative store that is constantly changing. You can choose from natural body care products by Beebalm and Basil, toxin-free cosmetics by Suncoat, “clean” housekeeping supplies, gardening props, local art, jewelry and many unique gift items for those special people on your list. Or give an experience ... gift certificates for do-it-yourself bodycare workshops or one of our in-house therapists therapeutic massage, hot stone massage, intuitive angel readings, reiki....and while you’re at it – sign yourself-up. Good for you, good for others, good for the earth! Shop at our store at 911 Bank Street, Ottawa or on-line at planetbotanix.com

	SCENTS A traditional gift for many at this time of year is the gift of perfume. This year, consider Simple Organic Scent … a collection of natural fragrances derived from precious blossoms, woods, fruits and leaves. The roll-on applicator keeps the fragrance where it is meant to go and is handy to tote with you. May your holidays be wonderfully scented with high quality perfumes by SCENTS. The Nose Knows! Order on-line essentialbotanicals.com or visit a store near you.

Sweet Violet Sweet Violet face, body, bath products give new life to your skin through the use of pure botanicals, herbs and plant ingredients that are non-toxic and preservative free. All their products are made in small batches, using the finest ingredients ethically grown by environmentally conscious growers. Be impressed by the simplicity, relieved by the convenience and thrilled with the results! Sweet Violet is sweet! Be sure to visit their sweetviolet.ca for a look at all their great products.

	Pure Know How Klean Kanteen We just had to suggest it - a stainless steel water bottle makes a great gift idea. It’s portable, easy to use and has health benefits all around. We are not sure if it’s a good container for eggnog … Happy Holidays from Patti & Tamey