The LAMOSE Journal
Guides, stories, and ideas from our Calgary workshop. Tips on custom drinkware, gift inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft your favourites.
Christmas Gifts for Vet Clinic Staff: Bonus First, Then a Sealed Cup
What to give a vet clinic team: a bonus or paid time off first, then a named, sealed cup for the break room. What clients should bring instead, CRA rules and costs per head.
Christmas Gifts for Oilfield Workers: The 12-Hour Test
Cash is taxable and many camps are dry. For a rig or camp crew, give a bottle that stays hot for a 12-hour shift, engraved with each hand's name and rig number.
Realtor Christmas Gifts for Clients That Outlast the Pie
Most realtor pop-by gifts are eaten in a day and only half deductible. See what to send past clients at Christmas, what to engrave on it, and when to order.
Christmas Gifts for Employees in Canada: What to Buy and When
What to give employees for Christmas in Canada at $25, $35 and $50 a head, how the CRA $500 rule applies, remote staff, and the 2026 order-by dates.