{"id":7355,"date":"2019-12-16T21:05:47","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T02:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/?p=7355"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T17:08:24","slug":"5-holiday-gift-ideas-from-sage-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/5-holiday-gift-ideas-from-sage-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 holiday gift ideas from Sage customers"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/category\/money-matters\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Money Matters<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t5 holiday gift ideas from Sage customers\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2019-12-16T21:05:47-05:00\">December 16, 2019<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"5 holiday gift ideas from Sage customers\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/5-holiday-gift-ideas-from-sage-customers\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/author\/owen\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/fr-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/04\/Owen_sage-advice-002.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" fetchpriority=\"high\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Owen Sweeney<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This holiday season,we\u2019d love to point shoppers towards some of the best small businesses across Canada. It\u2019s our small way of saluting some of the hardworking business owners and their staff that are helping to support their local economies while making sure the rest of us are able to send gifts to our family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are so thrilled to support customers across a wide variety of industries. In this guide, we\u2019re showing gift ideas for different walks of life \u2013 whether that be winter sports, enjoying fine cheese or even beekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aerobics-first\">Aerobics First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aerobicsfirst.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/aerobicsfirst.com\/<\/a><br>Aerobics First is a Halifax-based ski supply store that stocks all you need to enjoy the 2020\/2021 ski season. They\u2019ve been operating and serving customers in Nova Scotia for 40 years and have initiated the #SnookieSocks program to give more than 500 warm, winter socks to the homeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-cheese-bar\">The Cheese Bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cheese Bar is a company run by a small team, carrying a selection of more than 80 cheeses on a regular basis and proudly stocking over 12 dairy producers from Ontario, Quebec and Prince Edward Island. By supporting Cheese Bar you also support other local businesses that supply the business with preserves, pickled veg, chocolates, granola, maple syrup and other local produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Cheese-and-sides.jpg\" alt=\"cheese and sides kit sage customer\" class=\"wp-image-7368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Cheese-and-sides.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Cheese-and-sides-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cookies-by-george\">Cookies by George<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiesbygeorge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cookiesbygeorge.com\/<\/a><br>Whether you want to show someone you care with a small batch of cookies made with delicious ingredients, or want to give a gift card that also gives to charity, this is the option for you. You\u2019ll find their locations in Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"694\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/Christmas-cards.jpg\" alt=\"cookies by george gift card sage customer gift idea\" class=\"wp-image-7370\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift Idea: <a href=\"https:\/\/gift.cookiesbygeorge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Give Back Gift Card<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pelican\">Pelican<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pelicansport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.pelicansport.com\/<\/a><br>One of the great things about living in Canada is the unlimited nature the country offers that\u2019s perfect for outdoor activities. When all goes back to normal, hopefully, we\u2019ll be kayaking and hiking again with our nearest and dearest. Pelican makes kayaks, paddleboards and boats for those unforgettable trips, but also some smaller multipurpose accessories. The Drybag for example is a great waterproof piece of kit for day to day life and the big adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/dry-bag.jpg\" alt=\"dry bag sage customer gift idea\" class=\"wp-image-7372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/dry-bag.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/dry-bag-672x768.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/dry-bag-709x810.jpg 709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Gift Idea: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pelicansport.com\/us_en\/ps1950-00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10L Drybag<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beemaid\">BeeMaid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beemaidbeestore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.beemaidbeestore.com\/<\/a><br>This year, we\u2019ve all taken on a new hobby or two. If you\u2019re done with making your own bread, or brewing your own beer, why not take up beekeeping? That\u2019s right, one of our Sage X3 customers is BeeMaid bee supplies. We are not exaggerating when we say they have EVERYTHING you could possibly need to get to bring out your friends\u2019 or family\u2019s inner beekeepers. If you just want to dip your toe in honey for now, why not try out this Fresh Honey Cook Book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/12\/honeycookbook.jpg\" alt=\"honey cookbook sage customer gift idea\" class=\"wp-image-7373\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the businesses mentioned in this article are Sage customers that use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/products\/sage-50cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Sage50<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/sage-business-cloud\/accounting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sage Accounting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/sage-business-cloud\/sage-x3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sage X3<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/products\/sage-300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sage 300<\/a> to help power their business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner on-scroll-highlight__target\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Subscribe to the Sage Advice Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-content__title\">Get a roundup of our best business advice in your inbox every month.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-8949a954-88b2-43bb-8b8a-77c53eb34350\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Subscribe<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1073797282-1440x810.jpg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/04\/GettyImages-1073797282-1440x810.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This holiday season,we\u2019d love to point shoppers towards some of the best small businesses across Canada. 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