It’s that time of the year again, and I wanted to share some amazing brands that are making beautiful products for beautiful people, but also keep an eye on our planet and the health and happiness of the people!

ADVENT CALENDARS are a thing now! 

DR. HAUSCHKA 2024 Advent Calendar $125 is the ultimate 100% certified natural advent of skin and body care must-haves.

Dr.Hauschka is a sustainable brand , they exclusively obtain their plants, oils and waxes from controlled organic cultivation (biodynamic quality where possible) and under fair trade conditions. They use easy-to-recycle packaging and also compostable materials.They conserve resources wherever possible by procuring 100% certified green electricity for many years, using heat recovery and the ground temperature for air conditioning purposes, providing company bicycles, pay their employees’ public transport fares and provide a carpooling platform.

MANICURIST Advent Calendar Let it Glow! $139 Inside: AWARD WINNING INNOVATIVE Green™ nail polishes , Active™ color & care polishes, manicure essentials, nail and hand care products, and more, all between 75% and 99.8% PLANT BASED! An extra-limited edition offer to awaken the natural glow of your nails and give yourself a self-care moment. Nailmalism the new way!An amazing selection of 24 FULL-SIZE products!

 PURA VIDA(save w/LAURABRUJ20 when you shop) to have a 8day/night to 24 days (limited edition)advent calendars from  $88-$148. These are PERFECT gift for any Pura Vida fan! Every advent box features 8/24 surprise styles (jewelry, accessories & more) including many exclusives you can’t buy anywhere else! Happiness is written in the stars when you treat yourself or someone special to this.

PURA VIDA is a Certified B Corporation who’s mission is to support artisans and charities around the world. The company embraces the highest standards of craftsmanship, partnering with more than 800 highly skilled artisans in Costa Rica, El Salvador and India, who benefit from its sustainable and fair-trade employment.

SIMPLY EARTH 12 Days of Christmas Calendar Essential Oils $100 (save with LAURABRUJFREE when you shop)

Spark joy for 12 days of the Christmas season with new essential oils  diffuser blend recipes. Like an Advent Calendar, enjoy opening a new box each day during the 12 Days of Christmas. You’ll love the surprise essential oils and blends that you receive, and the 12 diffuser blend recipes will leave your house smelling festive!

Every batch of 100% pure essential oil is sourced from small, ethical farms from all over the world. Every batch is GC/MS tested for purity and composition.

For the tea lovers out there VADHAM TEAS has a variety of Advent Calendars that makes the perfect gift for anyone, from a family member, to a coworker or best friend. $16-$65

VADHAM TEAS is a family business from India that has eliminated middlemen chain to empower the industry and the farmers that are growing the finest teas and spices in the world (25%-30% of world production). Climate Neutral , Plastic Neutral and they give 1% to help educate farmers kids thru Teach Me social initiative.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and even though it’s also a stressful time, don’t forget to take small breaks and breathe! Since more brands are adopting Green November with more sales during the November month as well, you don’t have to feel stressed about holiday shopping anymore, but plan accordingly, without overspending or feeling overwhelmed.

Laura