Your go-to gifting guide this Christmas!

Ready the sleigh, Santa’s on his way soon!

Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas?! This year has been an absolute whirlwind so it’s no surprise we’re reaching the finish line a bit out of breath. The good news is, we’re here to help get you organised early this year with a list of great Christmas gifts! In the spirit of shopping local this year, we’ve made sure all of these gifts come from small businesses located right in our backyard.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with a few of these companies, but in no way are they sponsored or endorsed – we’ve picked these products because we think they’ll share the joy around like they have for us.

1. A photoshoot with Indie Lane

Is there anything more special than a gift of making memories? A photoshoot is a great gift for the sentimental soul in your life, especially for a family or a couple where there’s usually one go-to photo taker who ends up not being in the pic.

If you follow our socials, you’ll have noticed some great pictures of the team being posted throughout the year. That’s because we ourselves had the amazing opportunity to have a shoot with Donna, and the results speak for themselves! She has a natural talent for putting people at ease and capturing their best side.

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2. Justine Martin Art Classes

For all the aspiring Picasso’s in your life, art classes make an excellent gift, especially if you attend with them. Learn some fun new skills and make some amazing memories as well as beautiful pieces of art! Justine’s classes are perfectly suited to everyone, including those with disabilities.

Justine Martin is somewhat of a local hero, an amazing artist who has battled multiple cancers and multiple sclerosis with an attitude and resilience that is amazing to behold. All her classes are self paced, relaxed ways to slowly dip your toes in the art pool. 

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3. Fully Promoted Geelong

If you’re a business owner looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your staff, look no further than Fully Promoted Geelong. Fully promoted are your branded apparel and gift experts and can easily help you find the perfect gift that not only says thank you, but also promotes your company as well!

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4. Athletes Society Fitness Classes

The gift of fitness cannot be understated! Getting up and moving is something we all need to make time for, but can be hard with a busy schedule. Enter Athlete’s Society: personal training that’s fun, flexible and guaranteed to get you seeing results. They offer one on one or group training at any time and place that works for you, making this the perfect gift for the busy beavers in your life.

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5. Genki Pet Spritzes

For the pet lovers in your life, there’s no better gift than one from Genki Pet! Genki Pet creates and sells essential oil blends designed for the health and wellbeing of pets and their humans, providing safe and natural anti-anxiety and stress relief alternatives. The best part is, it works on dogs and humans too! If you know someone with a stressed pooch or puss, this is the perfect gift for them.

Buy yours here!

6. Geelong Vein Skin and Laser Voucher

There’s no better gift than a session of pampering! A giftcard to Geelong Vein Skin and Laser is more than just a voucher for treatment, but a passport to a moment of self care and self indulgence. Let your loved one choose from a wide variety of specials, treatments or skincare products guaranteed to leave them glowing inside and out as they leave.

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7. Sitting Ducks Co

Beautiful art, gorgeous Australian scenery and picturesque native wildlife – if you can think of anyone who enjoys those things, then Sitting Ducks Co is where you need to be shopping! Filled with iconic and stunning limited editions and reproductions on Canvas, paper and stationary, a present from Sitting Ducks Co makes a beautiful corporate or personal gift.

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I hope you enjoyed our Christmas Gifting Guide of unique and local gifts and feel good about supporting local business when sharing Christmas cheer to your loved ones!