Last-minute Christmas gift guide: 3 gifts from Israeli businesses

This year, give the gift of Israeli ingenuity. These products would make great gifts for a family member, significant other or friend.

1: SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker

Stay hydrated and protect the environment from single-use plastic waste while supporting a Israeli company. In fact, every machine carton sold proudly bears an Israeli flag, stating that it was "produced by Arabs and Jews working side by side in harmony."

Sleek and streamlined, this easy-to-use sparkling water maker matches easily with any kitchen décor. Powered by a CO2 canister, it requires no electricity so you can enjoy sparkling water anytime, anywhere.

With SodaStream's products, you can:

• Turn flat water into sparkling water at the touch of a button anytime you want.
• Reduce thousands of single-use plastic bottles
• Stay hydrated throughout your day
• Support a factory where Israelis and Palestinians work together in harmony

SodaStream has grown to become the #1 sparkling water brand in Canada, with 43 percent market share of total sparkling water sold. This is a testament to the quality of their product.

The product is available online on www.sodastream.ca or at Canadian Tire, Walmart, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, London Drugs, Real Canadian Superstore and many other stores in Canada.

2: Ahava Mineral Hand Cream

If you're Canadian you know how hard the frigid winter temperatures are on your skin. Ahava Mineral Hand Cream helps keep skin and cuticles healthy and protected from the elements. Their best-selling formula is made with nutrient-rich Dead Sea water and smoothing Witch Hazel.

Replenish skin with 21 essential minerals, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium

Calms and softens dry hands for an instant boost of hydration

Formulated for daily use, to elevate and lock in skin’s moisture

Quick-absorbing. Powerfully softening. Apply in the morning and your hands will feel pampered and protected all day, no matter how often you wash them. Lightly scented.

If you're Canadian you can find it at The Bay or Cosmetics Now. It is also available online on Amazon.

3: Israel Bonds

Share the pride and confidence you hold in the State of Israel when you choose to celebrate a holiday with the gift of an Israel bond. This unique and meaningful expression of the value you place in helping to build Israel’s future strengthens the nation of Israel.

An Israel Bond is a loan you can make to the State of Israel. Israel uses the loaned money to help strengthen almost every part of its modern, innovative and diverse economy. In return for the loan, the State of Israel agrees to pay interest to you, the bondholder, and repay the loan at the end of its term.

This year marked their 70th anniversary! Click here to look at gifting options on their website!