Who's Your Daddy?

Dads - we love them but they're impossible to shop for.  On Mother's Day, even the deadbeat offspring who remembers last minute if at all (there is one in every family), can get away with pretty flowers and still be a star.  I mean, I'm sure the phone call and brunch are very much appreciated but let's show the different Dads in our life that they deserve a little more.  

Dad My Hero Book -  Features a heart-warming collection of amazing quotations about fatherhood.  A timeless and touching tribute to our hero.

My Dad: His Story, His Words - A gift to be handed down through generations.  With questions about his life, get to know your Dad and celebrate the stories and memories.  Dads and kids of any age will enjoy completing this together.

For the active, on-the-go Dad, Baekgaard's handsome Toiletry Bag and fabulous Gym Bag are a perfect combination of great style and rugged practicality.  The packable Toiletry Bag has a plastic-coated twill lining that's easy to clean.  The Gym Bag has many compartments, including water-proof lined ones for wet (sweaty) things.

Voluspa Maison Noir Black Figue & Chypre Candle - Burns for 100 hours, this scent has to be the most popular scents for men at the moment.  Definitely one of my favourites.

Voluspa Maison Blanc Suede Blanc Candle - One female customer described this candle as smelling like, "the perfect man who has it all, who you're crazy about and will never get." - Scented with Sueded Leather and Cedar.  Enough said.

Mighty Wallet NYC Subway Map - Tear-resistant, water-resistant, expandable, recyclable and totally cool! Printed with the licensed graphics of the NYC Subway.

Mighty Wallet, The L - With the licensed imagery of Chicago's famous elevated train, with a focus on the "Loop."  This practical, functional and stealthy design is one that will last and last.

Expandable Ball Pen with Back-Scratcher - When one customer realized that this pen turns into a back-scratcher, he remarked, "But that's what my wife's for!"  The ball pen is made of brass chrome, the length ranges from 6 2/3" to 20 1/2" long.

Shoe Polish Set in Pouch - Set comes with two brushes, shoe horn, shoe polish (neutral), shoe shine sponge, and shoe shine cloth all in a compact 5" pouch!

A Little More Therapie for Mother's Day!

Therapie has been in a fine frenzy over the last few weeks as we prepare for the opening of our little sister store in The Limelight Marketplace!  Finally, we will be officially open on Friday, May 7th.  Yes, that is tomorrow and we are so excited!  Once you're inside the iconic church building, you'll understand why.  My dear friend put it perfectly when she texted me after peeking through the open doors while passing by, "It's a gorgeous wonderland!"  Come by and visit us and find the Mother(s) in your life the perfect gift!  Here's a sneak peak...

For the Foodie and the Sweet-Tooth

Being quite food-obsessed and an extreme chocoholic, I love this time of year!  Right now, it's all about indulgence until New Years resolutions must take place.  I love giving and receiving foodie gifts and sweets.  Here are some more of my picks.  Let the last-minute frenzy begin! 

The Food Snob's Dictionary - Entertaining and authentically informative, this travels through the alphabet explaining the buzz-terms that fuel the food-zealots, from "Affinage" to "Zest," with stops along the way to explain "grass-fed," "farmstead," "dry-farmed" and "Sous-Vide."  It is all served up with a huge dollop of wit!

It Doesn't Count if...It's the Last One - There's nothing fun about dieting.  Except cheating!  More than 200 reasons why you can eat what you want without a hint of guilt!

Cook Up A Cookbook: Create Your Own Recipe Book From Scratch - Create a cookbook full of all your recipes.  This kit provides you with the tools and inspiration to help you organize, personalize and preserve your recipes for posterity.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Julia Child - If you know of an enthusiastic home cook who hasn't already been inspired to buy this book after watching Julie & Julia, this is the gift for them!  Bon Appetit!

Hand-Cut Glass Bottle Stopper - 3 shapes to choose from, comes in a lovely gift pouch.

English Toffee Bar - Each box has an assortment of milk and dark chocolate.

Holiday Bark Bar Gift Box - Gorgeous assortment of 3 holiday barks - Hazelnut Crunch Bark, Chocolate Peppermint Bark, Chocolate Gingerbread Bark.

Chocolate-Covered Graham Crackers - My favourite with both milk and dark chocolate!

Giving Laughter

Inspirational literature and messages warm the heart and soothe the soul - which is great and all, but the messages that put a smile on my face are more snarky, honest and even a little bitter.  These crazy days everyone could stand to take themselves less seriously.  So, I just want to share a few whimsical and devilish bits and bobs that have made me laugh and would make perfect little gifts for others who could use a good guffaw. 

 

Savin Up for Jesus Tin Bank - Give yourself a Faith Lift!  Perfect for storing pennies.

Mine Not Yours Mighty Tag - Eco-friendly, eye-catching and nearly impossible to tear bag tags.

Life Savings Coin Purse - Great stocking stuffer.  Made with 95% recycled material.

Stop Shopping Mighty Wallet - Tear and water-resistant, expandable and recyclable.

The Geeks' Guide to World Domination - Be afraid beautiful people, Geeks now rule the world.

Oinking Alarm Clock - The alarm is the sound of an oinking pig.

How to Hug a Porcupine - How to love the difficult people in your life.  Everyone has at least a few in their daily lives!

Gay Haikus - Readers can now appreciate more important things like the changing of boyfriends and the miracles of shopping!  Also available are Haikus for Jews and Hipster Haikus

 

Keep Calm and Carry On Journal - based on a motivational WWII poster commissioned by the British government's Ministry of Information in 1939, this slogan is so very...British.

My Dysfunctions Guided Journal - The perfect gift for your favourite dysfunctional loved one with famous, thought-provoking quotes of psychological realism on every page.

In My Humble Opinion Guided Journal - For the opinionated friend who likes to vent.  The journal vents back with quotes from famous fellow misanthropes.

Eco-Friendly Giving

 'Tis is the Season for giving, and the best gifts to give are ones that can give back to our earth.  Let's make this season one that is kind to our planet and encourages less waste!

Envirosax Aqua Skinny Bottle - Tested and certified BPA safe

An Inconvenient Poop Organic Bootysuit - Naturally processed Bamboo

Recycled Tire Messenger Bag

Make Love Not Trash Fly Away Catchall

Good News Notebook - Recycled newspaper

A Green "Scene" Food Sack Photo Frame - 4" x 6" Rice/Wheat sack, jute and fibreboard.

Boho Chic Thermal Lightweight Lunch Bags

Envirosax Animal Planet Bags - Puppy, Kitten and Panda

PaPaYa! Art Water Bottles - Bliss and Joy

The Green Book