#TSSGiftGuide: The Social Space Staff Picks!

It's that time of the year again 🎄 - together with magic of Christmas spirit also comes the stress from choosing the perfect gifts for your loved ones...but don't worry, we've got you!  🎁

We take pride in curating every single item we have in store to ensure that we provide you with a selection of brands and items that truly make a positive impact, and no one knows and loves these products more than our staff!

With the season of giving upon us, The Social Space team has come together to create our holiday gift guide for the year. If you're looking for some gift ideas for a loved one (even if that loved one is yourself), we've got some great ones for you to consider, hand-picked by our very own in-house elves!

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🧘🏻‍♀FOR THE WELLNESS ADVOCATE ✍🏼

A handy weekly planner filled with hand-illustrated scenes of mountains and valleys across the world - inspired by the experiences of being on the most glorious mountaintops, as well as being in the darkest, deepest valleys - the experiences of being human, essentially.

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Created by fellow social enterprise, Will & Well, this collaborative card game aims to prompt thoughtful conversations with the people you love. Give the gift of meaningful conversations!

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Life-improving and joy-giving, these sassy socks will be sure to bring a smile to anyone wearing it. Every purchase also supports the initiatives of Medicins San Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders.

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The Wanderlust Series of essential oil roll-on perfumes is a celebration of adventure and the spirit of travel - each blend is packed full of evocative scents to transport you to a different land. Each purchase also plants a tree!

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These book sets pay tribute to female role models, focusing on their success traits like grit, courage and resilience, for young girls (and boys!) to admire and emulate. Each purchase supports Room to Read, a global non-profit organization with the aim of improving literacy and gender equality.

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This journal will bring you through a 30-day deep reflection with thought-provoking questions and exercises to help you rediscover yourself, build mental strength and design your future based on your true desire. A Junior Edition is also available for kids!

🏡 FOR THE HOMEBODY 🖼️

Cosy gifts for homebodies to enjoy during a night in.

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An innovative personal aromatherapy diffuser that doesn't require water or powerpoints, so you can constantly move it with you to any room in the house! It preserves the molecular structure of essential oils ensuring you not only enjoy the rich aroma but also get maximum therapeutic benefits. Also available in a limited-edition X'mas Gift Set, that comes complete with a special Christmas blend essential oil! 5% of proceeds go towards Babes Pregnancy Support for teens-in-crisis.

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Seascape's beautiful and functional art pieces aim to capture the movement, depths, shapes and colours of the sea through each unique piece. Made using 100% food-certified resin that is non-toxic with no VOCs or solvents, these boards would make the perfect serving platter for any dinner party at home. For every purchase, 10% of proceeds also go to OceansAsia, a marine conservation organization.

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Crafted by a perfume master in France, this fragrance diffuser will continuously infuse your room with an enveloping yet subtle scent. This product is also prepared by trainees from APSN Centre for Adult's Contract Work team, a sheltered social enterprise that provides training and employment for persons with special needs.

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Handwoven by women artisans in Cambodia, each throw takes at least 2 to 3 days to skillfully produce and encompasses the beauty of Cambodian craftsmanship. Every item supports rural communities by providing both economic autonomy for the artisans and also encouraging the continuation of their craft and heritage.

🌿 FOR THE ECO-WARRIORS ♻️

Sustainable gifts for both seasoned and aspiring eco-warriors.

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A unique innovation which allows you to plant the covers of the notebook once you finish using it - making this the perfect eco-friendly gift that keeps on giving. Available in a wide variety of herbs and designs - check out the other plantable products in the series too!

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With their signature intricate designs to aid concentration & motor skill practice, this reusable mat is a great zero-waste activity for all ages. Made using food-grade silicon and non-toxic ink, these mats are safe to use during meal time - simply wipe off when you're done and re-use it over and over again! 10% of all sales go to the Singapore Children's Society.

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These 100% food grade and BPA-free silicone lunch boxes collapses to 1/2 the size making it easy and convenient to carry around. Perfect for the eco-warrior who is constantly on the go.

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Lightweight, waterproof and with arch support, Indosole's range of recycled tire footwear for men and women are perfect for every day use! Not only durable and comfortable, these footwear are stylish and sustaineble - with soles made from recycled tires that would have otherwise ended up in landfill.