This gift guide predominately features items from businesses that are: BIPOC-owned, women-owned, queer-owned, small, eco-friendly, Minnesota-based, or are giving back to the community in some way. Some of these stores I personally shop from and love, while others I've discovered as I curated this gift guide. Lots of time and effort went into making this, so I really hope you like it. 😊

Also, if you have any feedback or ideas of what types of items or sections you'd like to see listed next year, please comment below and let me know! I would love to hear from you.

Okay. Without further ado, let's skip to the good part. Happy shopping! 🎁

• home + office •

It's said that "home is where the heart is." These gifts offer a bit of sparkle and love to your living space. Included is everything from candles and wall art to kitchen accessories and cleaning supplies.

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Homesteader Beeswax Candles | Stuck in the Mud Pottery | $8

Long Stem Matches | Begonia & Bench | $10

Wick Trimmer | Begonia & Bench | $10

Sea Glass Sun Catcher | HarpyKnot | $14

Pot Handle Cover | Northwind Supply | $14

All Purpose Scrub | North 24th Home | $16

One Pot, Pan, Planet (a cookbook) | Anna Jones | $33

• ART + CREATIVITY •

We all need a bit of creativity in our life. This section contains tools to help your inner artist shine. In it you'll find journals and pens as well as coloring books and painting supplies.

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Shades of Brown - Black Owned Coloring Pencils | Entrepreneurs Color Too | $9

Songwriter’s Journal | Uncommon Goods | $13

Creative Block - Brainstorming Card Ideas | The Creative Block Shop | $35

Bookmark No. 2 | A Lil Scribble | $3

Wax Seal Melting Tool Set | Archer & Olive | $19

Wooden Travel Box for Watercolors | Archer & Olive | $37

The Bullet Journal Method | Ryder Carroll | $15

• WARM + COZY •

The winter months are upon us. I don't know about you, but for me these darker days require a bit of extra cozy to get through. This section includes things like sweaters, blankets, slippers, and of course coffee.

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Everyone Half-Zip Fleece | Girlfriend Collective | $128

Vanilla Blend Coffee | The Vanilla Bean | $13

Women's Scotch Plaid Flannel Robe | L.L. Bean | $89

Women's Wicked Good Slippers | L.L. Bean | $109

Nordic Mittens | Steller Handcrafted Goods | $92

Alpaca Wool Blanket | Art Andina | $174

My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place | Meik Wiking | $26

• OUTDOORS + ACTIVE •

Whether you're biking, running, snowboarding, or doing yoga, it's important to have the right gear for your favorite activities. In this section you'll find things like leggings and snowpants as well as earbuds and hydration packs.

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Antelope Heavyweight Merino Wool Ski & Snowboard Sock (3-Pack) | Bombas | $90

JBL Endurance Race TWS Active Spot Earbuds | REI Co-op | $80

ENO DoubleNest Giving Back Printed Hammock | REI Co-op | $85

Recycled Beanie | Girlfriend Collective | $38

Camelbak Rogue Light Hydration Pack | L.L. Bean | $75

Heritage Classic Moc | Red Wing Shoes | $310

• ACCESSORIES + BLING •

Time to zhoosh up your wardrobe! Add a bit of extra flare to someone's life with these beautiful gifts. Included are things like necklaces and pocket squares to totes and sunglasses.

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Personalized Leather Cord Keeper | Northwind Supply | $20

Evergreen Snapback Hat | Sota Clothing Co | $30

Gemstone Stretch Bracelet | Lace & Pearls Jewelry | $31

Geometric Brass Earring - Tiffany | Lace & Pearls Jewelry | $20

Red Wing Leather Belt | Red Wing Shoes | $89

Exstel Tortoise Sun UV400 - Sunglasses | Bôhten Eewear | $150

• BODY + BEAUTY •

Everyone needs to take some time for themselves. This selection offers an elevated self-care experience. Choose from things like dopp kits and gua sha paddles to shower steamers and beard oils.

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Bath in a Gift Box Set | Moon Body Soul | $49

Lavender Steamer (for shower) | Sleepy Hollow Handmade | $3

Face Brush (WET use) | Romi Apothecary | $28

Detox Charcoal Mask | GlowRx | $25

Argan & Grapeseed Face/Beard Oil | H.I.M-istry Naturals | $25

Rosemary & White Tea Shave Gel | H.I.M-istry Naturals | $19

• SPIRIT + SOUL •

Give people the gift of calm and relaxation this year by helping them connect with their soul. This section includes everything from crystals and smudge sticks to stovetop potpourris and gratitude decks.

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Intention Incense | Sweet Pea Collective | $8

Bamboo Incense Stick Holder | Trifold Eco | $3

Goddess Sage Stick | Lalus Treasures | $12

Abalone Shell (fire safe smudge tray) | Lalus Roots N Conjure | $13

Intention Spray | Sweet Pea Collective | $18

Gemstone Bracelet for Spiritual Growth | Soul Healing Store | $31

The Mystical Year: Folklore, Magic, and Nature | Alison Davies

• FOR THE KIDS •

Wondering what to get your niece, nephew, grandkid, or even your own child? I've got you covered! Below are a bunch of ideas for kids categorized by: babies, toddlers, kids, and teens.

– babies –

Wood + Silicone Rattle | Evergreen Baby | $20

Animambo Jaguar Maracas | Kido | $8

Sunset Swaddle (100% Cotton Muslin) | Kido | $24

Yummy Mitt Teething Mitten | BLK + GRN | $13

Stacking Rings | Yinnibinni Baby | $20

Silicone Suction Plate | Yinnibinni Baby | $18

– toddlers –

Baby & Toddler To Do Cards | Uncommon Goods | $20

“The Doctor’s In” Puzzle | The Black Toy Store | $17

Have Fun Brushing Your Teeth, Little One! (3 pc. gift set) | Yinnibinni Baby | $46

Fishing Magnet Set | Kido | $27

[Narwhal Soft Toy](https://www.yinibinibaby.com/shop/narwhal-toy?) | Yinnibinni Baby | $40

My Quotable Kid Keepsake Book | Uncommon Goods | $16

– kids –

Garden Growing Kit | The Black Toy Store | $30

Engineering Block and Gears | The Black Toy Store | $50

Doctor Play Set | Kido | $30

Bamboo Eco Bricks (250 pc) | Kido | $110

Colorful Wash-out Hair Chalk Kit | Uncommon Goods | $26

[Cupcake Slime](https://www.lilyfrilly.com/collections/slime/products/cupcake-slime?) | Lilly Frilly | $8

– teens –

Cooling Bamboo Weighted Blanket | Luna | $75

Secret Decoder Ring | Uncommon Goods | $19

Create Your Own Comic Book Kit | Uncommon Goods | $30

Second Edition Queeng Playing Cards | QueenG Cards | $15

Scented Temporary Tattoos Kit | Uncommon Goods | $45

Loon Cribbage Board | Sota Clothing Co | $30

• BOOK RECS •

note: if you buy books via my links, I get a small commission

CHILDREN

Digger and Tom! | Sebastien Braun | $17
The Color of Us | Christie Hainsby | $8
Stella's Stellar Hair | Yesenia Moises | $18
Bodies Are Cool | Tyler Feder | $18
I Am Okay to Feel | Karamo Brown | $18
This! (inspired by our son London) | PB&J Austin | $10

MIDDLE GRADE

Too Bright to See | Kyle Lukoff | $16
Dear Martin | Nic Stone | $17
Starfish | Lisa Fipps | $17
Hurrican Child | Kacen Callender | $17
Gallant | V.E. Schwab | $18
The Glass Witch | Lindsay Puckett | $17

YOUNG ADULT

Blood Like Fate | Liselle Sambury | $19
The Nature of Witches | Rachel Griffin | $11
A Tangle of Dreams | Nicole Adair | $15
White Smoke | Tiffany D. Jackson | $18
Cherish Farrah | Bethany C. Morrow | $25
Here the Whole Time | Vitor Martins | $18

ADULT

Fatty Fatty Boom Boom | Rabia Chaudry | $27
Spells for Forgetting | Adrienne Young | $26
Songs of the Wicked | C.A. Farran | $18
Autumn of the Grimoire | J.L. Vampa | $18
Digging Up Love | Chandra Blumberg | $12
The Book of Longings | Sue Monk Kidd | $16

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