5 sweet stocking stuffer ideas

The countdown is on to one of my favourite holidays of the year – Christmas!

The best part, of course, is getting together with the people I love most, sharing in traditions, enjoying a wonderful meal, and basking in the glow of a brightly decorated Christmas tree. 

All that brings back so many memories. 

Another favourite holiday activity?

Stuffing Christmas stockings ‘til they stretch at the seams. I usually try to pack stockings with as many fun and heartfelt little items as I can, and my preference leans towards items crafted by local artisans. You can really feel the quality and heart that goes into the creation of artisanal goods compared to mass-produced “stuff.”

Now more than ever, I think it’s critical that we buy local – our neighbours, communities, and environment depend on it. 

Are YOU looking for unique and environmentally sustainable stocking stuffers this year?

Then look no further…

Top 5 sweet stocking stuffer ideas

Here are my Top 5 sweet stocking stuffer ideas – all made with provisions from the glorious beehive.

5. PVH 100% pure raw honey

Without a doubt our most popular product, and it’s no surprise why. Did you know that raw honey is the only natural, single-ingredient food you can eat, making it one of the most powerful condiments available?

Contrary to most brands you’ll find on crowded supermarket shelves, our raw honey is 100% pure. It comes straight from our beehives, is extracted by our beekeepers, then bottled up on our property and sold directly to you. No processing, and no altering or adultering the way major corporate brands do, by substituting a portion of the raw honey with unhealthy artificial ‘fillers’ like corn syrup, rice syrup, and/or refined sugars (which also happens to be how they cut costs and make it more difficult for independent honey producers to compete with them). 

Click HERE to learn more about the 7 health benefits associated with 100% pure raw honey, and check out some of the yummy meals and treats you can easily make with honey. Mmmm, I can already smell those Honey Ginger Cookies and Brownie Truffles baking in the oven… the guests are going to go nuts!

Our raw honey comes in stocking-friendly 500g containers (the more you buy, the more you save), or in a 3 KG “under the tree” size for the gourmet cook, baker, honey aficionado, or friendly neighbourhood bear in your life (just kidding about the latter… DON’T leave honey or ANY food out for the bears or other wildlife)! 

Stored properly, pure raw honey never goes bad.

4. Bee pollen – the superfood you never knew you needed

Packed full of nutrients, protein, nutrients, healthy fats and antioxidants, our raw bee pollen is nature’s perfect food – and its best-kept secret!

I often meet people who have never tried bee pollen before, so if you’re one of those folks and are looking to provide a thoughtful gift with lasting health benefits, then why not slide one of our 250 g containers into a loved one’s stocking? You’ve got nothing to lose and your loved ones everything to gain!

My family consumes bee pollen to fight seasonal allergies, stimulate weight loss, boost energy, lower their blood cholesterol levels, and for many other reasons. Learn more about the wonders of bee pollen (and whether it’s right for your family) HERE.

Over the years, consuming bee pollen on a regular basis has kept us from crashing or becoming ill at the start of the holiday break… something we used to struggle with when the kids were younger. Sprinkling bee pollen on top of just about any food for a deliciously sweet note will also give you a nutritional boost. For example, you can sprinkle it into your smoothies, add some to your hot cereal, or enjoy some on a salad. You can also get creative and add some into your granola or stir some into your yogurt. 

Once you’ve tried it and experienced its wonders, you won’t want to go without it. As a matter of fact, Santa and his reindeer load up on bee pollen every year as they prep for their round-the-world all-nighter on Christmas Eve!