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December 7, 2017 / Gift Guides, lifestyle

Small Shop Holiday Gift Guide 2017

small shop holiday gift guide

We are in full Christmas mode over at our house now ! Even though we are about done with our shopping, I had a few requests to do another gift guide so here it is !  I put together a small shop holiday gift guide listing some of my favorite small shop/ Etsy makers.

Small Shop Holiday Gift Guide

For Her:

  1. If you are looking for an inspiring read, head to Amazon to buy my mother’s true story of love, defeating Leukemia, and the trials of having three young daughters while being sick. You can read more about the book in my post here. [amazon_textlink asin=’0692451323′ text=’The Dance by Joan Aubele ‘ template=’ProductLink’ store=’Newmommasurvival’ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’f276dbd3-d3b0-11e7-a654-f3aa9be18bef’] Price: $16.89small shop holiday gift guide
  2. My very talented and beautiful mother also makes scarves and donates $1of each scarf sold to the American Cancer Society. Joanie’s Inspirations is an Etsy shop that sells custom scarves, with three different collections and endless color combinations. Price: $19-$25
  3. MamabirdandCo is one of my favorite online t-shirt shops. The shirts are handmade in small batches right in Tori’s inspiring backyard studio. These quality tees are quirky and boho with several different styles and phrases. My favorites are “Boho Vibes”, “Mama Needs Wine” and “Mama Needs Coffee  ” Use my code SHOP15 for 15% off your order! Price: $18+

    Here I am wearing the “Hocus Pocus” tee from Halloween!
  4. Made With A Twist makes really cute crocheted hats for women. With several different styles and colors to choose from, you can find one for any gal on your list! Price: $29.99 For FREE SHIPPING you can use my code:NEWMOMMA ( valid for free First Class shipping in the US through 1/31/2018)small shop holiday gift guide
  5. A personalized mug is a perfect gift for any coffee or tea drinker. I love the feminine floral pattern on this one! Check out the Etsy shop Abbingtons for several super cute mugs ! Price: $10.79

 

 

For Your Kiddos:

  1. TanksShop is an Etsy store that makes one-of-a-kind  clothes. The joggers are my favorite, and they come in SO many different prints!                   Price: starting at $9small shop holiday gift guide
  2. OutOnaLimbADK  makes beautiful wood toys that you know will last through the years. This wood toy log truck is made from pine, spruce, and maple, and glued together with non-toxic child safe glue. The log truck has no oils, stains, or finishes applied to it. Price: $20 small shop holiday gift guide
  3. This wood toy tea set by Cattoy4 is just too cute! She uses all non-toxic materials and uses no stains/ finishes. Make sure you tell her that I sent you!  Price: $32small shop holiday gift guide
  4. Why and Whale is a monthly subscription box for kids packed full of some of the best small shop products. Each box is specific to your child’s gender and age! They send the best products for the right age development. Price: $59/monthsmall shop holiday gift guide
  5. What child doesn’t love crayons? I know we go through them pretty quickly over at my house. I found these super cute eco-friendly crayons by EarthGrownCrayons that make different shaped crayons out of soy and non-toxic earth minerals. My favorite are these little woodland animals but she also makes dinosaur shaped crayons, fish, frogs, penguins and more. Price: $10small shop holiday gift guide

For Him:

  1. The California Beard Company makes- you guessed it- beard grooming products. From aftershave to beard oil and balms, these are great stocking stuffers for the hairy man in your life! Price: starting at $15small shop holiday gift guide
  2. For the cook who also loves Always Sunny In Philadelphia.. this cutting board is perfection! Price: $28.95small shop holiday gift guide
  3. For the beer drinker, an etched pint glass is the way to go. (order by 12/15 to get it by Christmas!) DILLY DILLY! Price: $10.50small shop holiday gift guide
  4. You can’t go wrong with a handmade leather wallet! This natural Italian leather wallet from Woodskine can be personalized with a monogram and can hold up to six cards. Price: $30-$45small shop holiday gift guide
  5. A handmade leather journal/notebook that you can have personalized would be great for any writer/note taker! These notebooks made by LuckGifts are also refillable and come in four sizes. Price: $19-$67small shop holiday gift guide

Stocking Stuffers:

  1. TheNativeMamaStudio is a small shop that makes beautiful hand calligraphy items. I love these little personalized wood slice ornaments! They would be perfect gift toppers or stocking stuffers. Price: $15+small shop holiday gift guide
  2. Hand warmers are the perfect little stocking stuffer! SixTails makes reusable hand warmers that you can just throw into the microwave for 30 seconds and you are good to go! They come in several cute prints and are eco-friendly. Price: $8small shop holiday gift guide
  3. Shower steamers are great for people who don’t like to take baths, or don’t have the time, but still want to have some spa-like benefits. WildFireAwakening makes five different scents (2 per pack) that are just perfect for stocking stuffers. You just place a shower steamer at the bottom of your shower and you can enjoy the aromatherapy. Price: $2.45small shop holiday gift guide
  4. I just am obsessed with bath bombs, and I found these ADORABLE snowman bath bombs on Etsy! You get six mini bath bombs in each pack, and they are just perfect for the holidays! Price: $5.17small shop holiday gift guide
  5. For a child’s stocking stuffer, I don’t think it can get cuter than these woodland animal toys from Half Pint Fauna ! You get to choose two animals (a raccoon, beaver, wolf cub, hedgehog, fox, or fawn) and then get a little mushroom, black river rocks, pinecones, a wood slice and greenery. All in a cute little box! Price: $15small shop holiday gift guide

 

I hope you found some great ideas in my small shop holiday gift guide this year! Remember, when you shop small, someone is literally doing a happy dance!

Happy shopping!

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  1. Cyndee says

    December 7, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    Thanks so much for including me! I’m going shopping!

    Reply
  2. Magen Golden says

    December 8, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    I always feel small unique or personalized gifts are the best.

    Reply
  3. Jasmine - LoveLifeLaughMotherhood says

    December 8, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    Small shops usually have better gifts too, adds some personality!

    Reply
  4. realfoodiefamily says

    December 8, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    I love the woodland animal stock stuffer toys. So adorable.

    Reply
  5. Quirky Homemaker (@QuirkyHomemaker) says

    December 9, 2017 at 5:13 am

    These are great gift ideas. I love the ones for women. And if I hear Dilly – dilly one more time, I might freak out. Oh my gosh. It’s a middle school thing. Dilly dilly

    Reply
  6. rakhiparsai11984 says

    December 10, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    What a lovely post this is which has a detailed gifting guide for the entire family.

    Reply
    • Natalie Aubele says

      December 10, 2017 at 5:49 pm

      Thank you !

      Reply
  7. Echo says

    December 11, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    What a great post. I love to shop small. And there are some really cute gift ideas here.

    Reply
    • Natalie Aubele says

      December 11, 2017 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you ! ❤️

      Reply
  8. Brittany Parker says

    December 12, 2017 at 1:33 am

    I love these suggestions! And I love supporting small businesses! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Natalie Aubele says

      December 12, 2017 at 2:19 am

      Thank you Brittany !

      Reply
  9. Ashley Samadani says

    December 12, 2017 at 8:42 am

    Such a fun gift guide to shop from!

    Reply
  10. Kai says

    December 12, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I really appreciate that all of these gifts have a very personalized feeling to them! Small shops are amazing!

    Reply
    • Natalie Aubele says

      December 12, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks ! And I agree ! 😁

      Reply
  11. Simpli Sanders says

    December 12, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    I love when people highlight small shops. They have so much personalization. The bath bombs and the graphic tees are my favorites.

    Reply
  12. Jacki says

    December 13, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    I love all these finds! Small shopping is my favorite!

    Reply
    • Natalie Aubele says

      December 13, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Thank you ! Me too ! 😁

      Reply
  13. Barbara Alfeo says

    December 17, 2017 at 5:39 am

    Love all of these! Shopping small is the best for the environment too!

    Reply

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