GIFT IDEAS FOR YOU & YOUR LOVED ONES
This time of year can get a little crazy at the shops with purchasing gifts. I am not a fan of wandering around shopping centres, and there’s been a few years in the past where I was doing that on the 23rd and 24th December – oh yeah, just a tad crazy.
Plus, I much prefer to shop local and support small and ethical businesses.
So, I decided to share a few of my favourite places to shop with you! These all are online shops and local small businesses. Check out the discount codes and free shipping codes which I have gathered especially for us!
Happily Made – gorgeous handmade bags, shawls and other beautiful items made by women in Cambodia
Happily Made is a social enterprise set up by Veronica in Melbourne. I absolutely LOVE supporting this business, and whenever I purchase something it truly is a win/win – I love the feeling of supporting these amazingly talented women in Cambodia, so they can support their families. This is an ethical business focused on providing meaningful employment to marginalised women in Cambodia.
There are so many gorgeous and beautiful things in this shop!
I have one of the monk bags, and it’s my everyday bag and goes literally everywhere with me – there are many colours to choose from! I also have one of the pocket bags which is very handy when I need to take Yoga gear with me to external classes. I absolutely adore the rainbow shawl, and it’s my summer meditation shawl for my early morning meditation practice.
Veronica has kindly offered us FREE SHIPPING if you spend $70+ Use the code “Karen”
Soma Cacao – The real stuff (not powdered) and ethically sourced and by an Aussie business.
I know that coffee isn’t the best for me, so I went searching for something better. I found Soma Cacao! Ethically sourced, Vegan, Sugar-free, Gluten-free, free of any heavy-metals, and 100% natural…..Plus containing essential minerals, antioxidants, and mood-boosting compounds. What is not to love!!? Did I mention it tastes amazing?!!
I drink mine with a dash of honey, and I use Almond milk. You can use whatever type of milk you like.
There are smaller packs for you to try, as there are several different types which are sourced from different countries (including one from the Daintree here in Australia – which is now my favourite – although they are all delicious). You can choose 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 small packs to try them all if you can’t decide.
Use my discount code to get 10% off – “SOMA_KAREN_10”
Curation Planner by Saint Belford – plan and document your 2026 and get creative!
This is the planner I use and love! It’s not just about keeping track of important work and business things, but also a way to prioritize wellbeing and creative activites – like Yoga!
I use the original A5 weekly planner. There’s also an A4 size, and there’s also an A5 daily planner. Plus, there’s so many gorgeous colours to choose from. I’ve ordered myself the bright pink for 2026.
Some of what you will find inside the weekly planner: generous space in the weekly layout for your to-do list and schedule, a Self-care menu, pages for 2026 intentions, Mission statement, Habit curator/tracker, pre-week planner, space for gratitude reflections, a weekly drawing board which is a dot grid, 2026 Memory bank to capture special moments, 2026 Bucket list, and more. In the online shop you will also find stickers that are great to use in the planners, pen holders, planner covers, and a few other goodies.
Another reason I think this small Aussie business is awesome – they also support the charity Beyond Blue.
Use my code to get 10% discount “KAREN10”
Plus there’s free shipping for orders over $59
Flowerdale Valley: Skincare & Wellness – locally made in Flowerdale with natural ingredients
Flowerdale Valley is owned by Mel, who makes these beautiful products herself, and if you follow her on Instagram, you will get a giggle out of her videos also made by her! She’s awesome!
She offers a whole range of amazing Australian skincare, and beauty products that are natural and great for your mind, body, and soul.
I especially love the Bee Balm and the Chamomile Calendula & Shea face cream. There are also some beautiful face oils that I love, and the “take it all off” cleansing balm is so beautiful and gentle on my face.
When you sign up to her mail-list, you will get a 10% off discount. Each month she offers a “freebie” when you spend over $100.
For December the freebie is a full sized 50ml Rice Rose Luxe Serum with your order of $100 or more.
Flowerdale Valley – Natural Skincare & Wellness Products
Yoga sessions with Karen (that’s me!) – One-on-One private sessions & small group sessions
Give the gift of Yoga!
The gift of Yoga for yourself or someone in your life that you know could do with some nurturing, calming, soothing Yoga and meditation in their life. Please note that I offer Yoga sessions for women only.
I offer private 1-on-1 sessions by Intro 4-pack (for brand new students), and for continuing private students by 5-pack and 10-pack. For the private 1-on-1 sessions, they can be weekly or fortnightly or however suits your schedule – it can be good to get in touch with me first to have a chat about what days/times suit you best and see what’s available and when.
For group sessions: I offer small group sessions by the term, both in-person in Lilydale, and online by zoom. The current timetable is on my website and you will find online bookings there too: www.karenbuckland.com
The new term will commence from February 2nd, for an 8 week term, and bookings have just opened.
I only make recommendations from businesses that I have tried and love. If you purchase from Soma Cacao or Saint Belford using my links, I may receive a small commission…thanks! I receive no commission from any of the other recommendations. They are all amazing places to shop!
Happy gift-giving!
Karen
Yoga with Karen - Lilydale, Victoria 