GIVE THE GIFT OF HAPPINESS

With the holidays around the corner, this is your opportunity to treat friends and loved ones with the kinds of considerate items they aren’t likely to buy for themselves. After all, it’s better to give tidings of comfort and joy than to receive,

COOLULI MINI BEAUTY REFRIGERATOR

Perhaps you know a skin-care fanatic who loves the feel of cooled rollers, lotions and serums. This little fridge does the job, and it’s adorable to boot. Know someone who prefers their lotions warm, especially in the cold winter months? The Cooluli can do that as well. (US$49.99, cooluli.com).

JOHN HARRISON AND VANESSA WHALEN LONG DISTANCE FRIENDSHIP LIGHT

Show someone you care with this long-distance Wi-fi-enabled lamp. Touch it when you’re thinking of them and it will light up. Touch it again, and it will change colours. (About $225 for a set of two, uncommongoods.com).

MODERN SPROUT UNWIND LIVE WELL GIFT SET

A scented candle, pillow spray and cotton sleeping mask will help the recipient relax, while the lavender, known for its calming properties, grows in its passive hydroponic pot. ($55, well.ca).

GEORG JENSEN HENNING KOPPE CLOCK WITH ALARM

The blue light on smartphones interferes with sleep, but many users rely on the devices’ alarms to wake up in the morning. Help them make the bedroom a phone-free zone with this handsome analog clock. ($134, finnishdesignshop.com).

LULULEMON SELFCARE LINE

Lululemon expands from fitness attire to selfcare with these unisex products. They’ll take you from the locker-room to the outside world feeling (and smelling) your best. ($14-$32, shop.lululemon.com).

ORAL-B GENIUS X ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

If dentists always tell one of your sweets-loving sweeties that they miss spots when brushing, gift them this toothbrush with AI technology that tells them in real time about areas that require additional attention. ($299.99, bestbuy.ca).

LUNYA WASHABLE SILK TEE SET

Washable silk offers the perfect blend of lushness and practicality. This sumptuously soft sleeping ensemble will keep them relaxed yet extravagantly comfortable without requiring any special care. ($268, lunya.co).

BOMBSHELL BOUTIQUE CO SWEATER WEATHER SHOWER STEAMERS

Is your giftee stressed? Low on energy? Fighting a cold? There’s a shower steamer for that. These tabs release fragrant essential oils — a combination of apple, cassis, jasmine and Siberian fir — as they dissolve in the shower. ($6.99 for a pack of five, etsy.com/ca).

CUBII UNDER DESK ELLIPTICAL MACHINE

Talk about multitasking. This mini-elliptical allows workers to exercise while seated at a desk. Be aware, however, that some testers of the Cubii Pro bumped their knees. (Cubii Jr., $339; Cubii Pro, $469, amazon.ca).

JAXON LANE BRO MASK

Why should women have all the skin-care fun? This hydrating mask has glowing reviews and has won multiple awards. If your recipient is new to masks, there is a Youtube video explaining how to use it. (US$28 for four, jaxonlane.com).

TECH CARE TENS UNIT PLUS 24 RECHARGEABLE ELECTRONIC PULSE MASSAGER MACHINE

About 80 per cent of adults experience low-back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Some patients find relief through transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and this highly rated portable unit lets them take that relief with them. ($49.95, amazon.ca).

HATCH BELLY MASK

Hatch Mama is bringing self-care to motherhood with these biodegradable “belly facials.” They moisturize and help minimize the appearance of stretch marks and scars during pregnancy and postpartum. (US$12, hatchcollection.com).

HOMESICK ULTRASONIC AROMA DIFFUSER AND OILS

Homesick, known for candles with scents reminiscent of locations and memories, has added oils and a sleek diffuser. (US$89.95, plus US$9.95 per 15-millilitre fragrance bottle, homesick.com).