Bumble & Birdie NZ Summer Gift Guide 2025

Plant-Powered Gifts & Mindful Rituals for a Sun-Kissed, Scent-Filled Season☀️

HEY, SUNSHINE! WELCOME TO SUMMER! 🌞

For the Beach Lover 🏖️

• Sun-Kissed Skin Rescue Duo (beach-ready repair): After a day of sun and surf, this duo is a lifesaver! Pair our luxurious Beach Babe Night Oil with our deeply nourishing Into the Ngahere Night Serum (packed with kawakawa + mamaku) for skin that's glowing, healthy, and fully restored. ✨
  • Why we love it: These oils work their magic while you sleep, replenishing moisture and repairing sun damage. Wake up to radiant, revitalized skin!
• Flora Hydration Mist ($31.90 NZD, instant on-the-go refresh): A spritz of this mist is like a cool ocean breeze for your face! Keep it in your beach bag for instant hydration and a burst of floral freshness. Shop Facial Mists 💦
  • Perfect for: Hot days, long flights, or any time your skin needs a little pick-me-up.
• Adrift Jar Candle ($36.90 NZD, beach vibes, anytime): Can't make it to the beach? Bring the beach to you! This candle's soft, earthy scent will fill your home with the calming aroma of the coast. Shop Jar Candles 🕯️
  • Scent notes: Driftwood, sea salt, and a hint of warm sand.

For the Self-Love Pioneer 🧘♀️

• Summer Daze Ritual Set ($169.90 NZD, the ultimate summer retreat): Give the gift of pure relaxation with this all-in-one set! It includes five of our summer favorites: Anti-everything Oil Cleanse 100ml, Be Cool Facial Mist 100ml, Tuned Out Clay Mask 60g, Into the Ngahere Night serum 30ml, and a Nectar Jar Candle 180ml. Everything they need to create their own personal summer sanctuary. 💖
  • The perfect gift for: Someone who deserves a serious dose of self-care.
• Clay Mask Ritual Set ($69.90 NZD, custom mindfulness in a pot): This set is all about creating a personalized skincare experience. It includes their choice of our nourishing clay mask, a mini application brush, and a handcrafted speckled clay pot. A truly natural and customizable way to exfoliate and revitalize their skin. 🌿
  • Why clay masks? They gently draw out impurities, leaving skin feeling clean, refreshed, and radiant.
• Clary Sage Essential Oil ($26.90 NZD, stress-soothing serenity): A few drops of this pure essential oil can transform any space into a haven of calm. Perfect for diffusing during meditation, adding to a relaxing bath, or incorporating into their skincare routine. 💧
  • Benefits: Known for its stress-reducing and mood-boosting properties.

• Fresh as a Daisy Body Oil ($59.90 NZD, lightweight hydration that smells divine): This body oil is like sunshine in a bottle! The refreshing blend of cucumber, lemon, and green tea will leave their skin feeling silky smooth and lightly scented. Shop here 🍋
  • Pro tip: Apply after showering for maximum hydration and a long-lasting scent.
• Peachy Keen Tin Candle ($25.90 NZD, summer picnic vibes, bottled): Capture the carefree spirit of a summer picnic with this bright and fruity candle. The perfect way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room. Shop here 🍑
  • Imagine: Warm evenings, good friends, and the sweet scent of peaches in the air.

For the Scent Obsessed 🌸

• Alchemy Oil Diffuser ($69.90 NZD, hand-thrown clay artistry): This stunning diffuser is a work of art in itself! Hand-thrown from clay, it's the perfect way to gently diffuse their favorite summer florals and fill their home with a subtle, inviting aroma. 🌼
  • Bonus: Its beautiful design makes it a stylish addition to any décor.
• Elevate Your Frequency Scent Set ($175.90 NZD, a mood-lifting aromatherapy trio): This set is a complete sensory experience! It includes our hand-made Alchemy Earth Pottery Candle, our energizing Chakras Stimulant blend (perfect for mornings), our relaxing Chakras Relaxant blend (ideal for evenings), and our handcrafted clay Alchemy Oil Diffuser. ✨
  • The gift of balance: This set helps them create a harmonious atmosphere throughout the day.  Shop Here

For the Eco-Conscious Soul ♻️

• Soap & Clay Dish Set ($37.90 NZD, zero-waste gifting at its finest): A beautiful and practical gift! This set includes a seasonal body bar and a handcrafted pottery dish, creating a stylish and sustainable addition to their bathroom. Earth Cleanse Set 🧼
  • Why it's eco-friendly: The soap is made with natural ingredients and comes with minimal packaging, while the dish is handcrafted from sustainable clay.
• Berrylicious Body Butter ($31.90 NZD, sustainable moisture that smells irresistible): Treat their skin to the sweet scent of summer with this luscious body butter. Made with nourishing ingredients and packaged in a sustainable jar, it's a treat they can feel good about. 🍓
  • Key ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil, and a blend of delicious berry extracts.

For the Bearded Gentleman 🧔

• Elixir Master Beard Set ($46.90 NZD, sustainable grooming for a majestic beard): Help him keep his beard looking its best with this set! It includes our Viking Beard Oil (to nourish and soften his beard) and a Brazilian black clay shaving bar (for a smooth and irritation-free shave). Shop here 🌿
  • The power of black clay: It helps to detoxify and purify the skin, leaving it feeling clean and refreshed.
• Dope Soap Solid Face Cleanse Bar ($18.90 NZD, gentle cleansing, naturally): This solid face cleanse bar is crafted with hemp, wheatgerm, goats milk, and rosemary for a gentle yet effective cleanse. It's calming, cooling, and perfect for everyday use. Shop here 🐐
  • Why solid soap? It eliminates the need for plastic bottles and is perfect for travel.

For the Soap Lover - The Three’s Company Soap Set 🧼

• Outta Dodge: Transport them to the rugged coast with this sandy and surfy bar, infused with harakeke (flax), pohutukawa, and black sand. 🌊
  • Scent profile: Dark coastal vibes.
• Sweet Eruption: This milky, honeyed bar is like sunshine in a bar! Made with sustainably sourced fresh milk from Opepe Farm Trust, rich certified organic manuka honey from Waitahanui Apiaries, pumice, olive pomace and NZ Glacial Clay. 🍯
  • The ultimate treat for: Dry, sensitive skin.
• Ngahere Ninja: Refresh and revitalize with this earthy and soothing bar, infused with mamaku, manuka, and rosemary. The perfect post-adventure pick-me-up! 🌲
  • Benefits: packed with NZ native goodness for your skin.

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OUR SUSTAINABLE SUMMER TIPS 🌿

• Sunscreen That Loves the Reef: Protect your skin and our oceans by choosing mineral-based sunscreens that are reef-safe. These sunscreens don't contain harmful chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate that damage precious marine life. ☀️
  • Look for: Sunscreens labeled "reef-safe" or "mineral-based."
• Summer Skincare Sorted with Local Goodness: Our Skin Homegrown Duo is your summer skincare BFF! This power couple includes our Into the Ngahere Night Serum and Anti-Everything Oil Cleanser, both packed with NZ native extracts like kawakawa, manuka, and kanuka. These ingredients are not only amazing for your skin, but they're also sustainably sourced. Plus, the products come in recyclable glass bottles with aluminum closures – how good is that? 💖
  • Your daily routine:
    • Morning: Gently cleanse with our Anti-Everything Oil Cleanser to remove any overnight impurities. 💧
    • Night: After a day in the sun, treat your skin to the deeply hydrating Into the Ngahere Night Serum. It helps repair sun damage while you sleep, leaving you with a radiant complexion. 🌙
• Sustainable Beauty Accessories: Ditch the disposable wipes and embrace our Reusable Micro Sponge! Pair it with our Anti-Everything Oil Cleanser to melt away makeup effortlessly. Simply toss the sponge in the wash afterwards – easy, eco-friendly, and effective! ♻️
• Packaging That's Kind to the Earth: We're super proud of our commitment to eco-friendly packaging. Our products come in recyclable bottles and minimal boxes, and everything is shipped in compostable packaging. Our body bars have minimal packaging and look super cute displayed on our Earth Soap Sanctuary Pottery Dish. 💖
• DIY Beauty with a Bumble & Birdie Twist: Get creative with our essential oils! Mix a few drops of our Pink Grapefruit essential oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil for a refreshing and invigorating body scrub. You'll know exactly what's going on your skin, and it smells amazing! ✨
• Support Our Environmental Partners at Checkout! We donate $1 from every order to incredible environmental organizations. Choose to support Forest & Bird, Trees That Count, or Sustainable Coastlines. Every purchase on our site helps us give back to the planet! 🌿

SLOW DOWN & SAVOR OUR FAVORITE SUMMER RITUALS ☀️

• Dusky morning intention ritual: Light your Peachy Keen Tin Candle, warm a few drops of Fresh as a Daisy Body Oil in your hands, and set a small intention for the day. 🕯️
• Mid-day cool-down: Find shade under a pohutukawa tree, spritz your face with your favorite Bumble & Birdie Facial Mist (we love Flora Hydration Mist, Be Cool Cucumber & Aloe, Lush Kawakawa Mist, and Herbed Lavender Mist!), and breathe in the refreshing ocean air. 🍃
• Evening skin-love ritual: Gently melt away the day's sun and salt with our Anti-Everything Oil Cleanse, then press a few drops of Into the Ngahere Night Serum into your skin. 💖

ONE LAST THING (XMAS GIFTS!) 🎁

• Vanilla Kisses Xmas Set ($145.00 NZD): This set is pure indulgence! It includes our Vanilla Kisses body butter, Catching Feelings Body Oil, Love Lav Bath Bomb, Birthday Suit Jar Candle, and Pep in Your Step Foot Scrub (made with Kawakawa, Avocado Oil, and Pumice, in a Soap on a Rope style!). 💖
• Bahama Harvest Xmas Set ($50.00 NZD): A tropical escape in a box! This set features our Bahama Mama Body Butter, Pucker Up Kawakawa & Mango Lip Balm, and a travel-size Outta Dodge Body Bar (made with Harakeke, Pohutukawa & Black Sand). ☀️Shop Here 

MAKE THIS SUMMER A GOOD ONE! 💖

• Practice Leave No Trace principles and explore the eco-friendly escapes at Puketui Forest Escapes Taupo.
• Come see us at the Mamaku Car & Bike Show and the Repco Beach Hop Festival in Whangamata this March!
• Get hands-on and creative at our candle-making workshop, hosted at XOX Floral Taupo. Create something beautiful with natural ingredients and sustainable practices.

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