Perfect Last-Minute Holiday Gifts (GIVEAWAY!)

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If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, don’t look at the calendar (spoiler: you have 5 days left). Hopefully your online orders are already on their way (Amazon Prime FTW) or you live close to the mall. Still don’t know where to start? I’ve got you covered with three last-minute gift ideas for everyone on your list that won’t break the bank but will still make a mark.

Read through to the end for a special holiday giveaway!

An experience

Concert ticket

As I’ve grown up, I’ve become a big fan of experiences over material goods. Whether it be a gift certificate for the spa, a local attraction or something that requires a little travel (i.e. a trip!), these types of gifts are super customizable and memorable. Part of my Christmas gift last year was a trip to San Francisco to visit my best friend Jazmin and it was better than anything I could have ever asked for. For something more low-key, you could plan a day out with a friend or a family member or get them passes for a local museum or amusement park. Know a music fan? Get them tickets to a concert for one of their favourite artists! I’m also a big fan of these coupon books I’ve seen people gift their significant other. How cute!

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The Ultimate Music Experience in Toronto

As a music aficionado, I definitely picked the right city to live in! Toronto has it all – amazing homegrown and visiting talent, iconic concert halls and plenty to see and do between shows. So, when Google Canada reached out last month and invited me to embark on the ultimate music experience in my home city, I knew I was in for a treat!

Follow my guide below to enjoy your very own ultimate music experience in Toronto!

Morning

First, book a hotel!! (or commute in early)

I’m not a morning person by any means, so Google Canada was kind enough to hook me up with a stay at the gorgeous Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville. Staying here has been on my bucket list for years. The property and rooms are simply stunning and you’re just minutes away from great shopping, attractions and music venues (crucial for this kind of experience!).

Next stop, food for fuel!

The beautiful interior of Kost at Bisha Hotel.
My girls Afra (left), Rebecca (right) and I LOVED our delicious brunch!

After lounging around and getting ready while blasting tunes on YouTube Music, my friends and I trekked over to Kōst for brunch. This delightful hidden gem is located on the 44th floor of the new Bisha Hotel in Toronto on Blue Jays Way. The atmosphere is really bright and the dishes are fresh and unique. We all ordered sandwiches; I got the California burger with fries, which was delicious. (If you’re not a spicy/tangy kind of person, I’d recommend getting it without the tomato relish.) I can’t wait to come back in the summer when the outdoor seating is open!

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