2022 Shop Local Gift Guide

For the last 3 years I have made it a tradition to share a different local business everyday in my Instagram stories in an effort to help inspire people to think local and shop small during the holiday season. Local businesses and the people who operate them need our love & support now, more than ever! Last year I introduced a blog style roundup & this year I am taking it one step further and sharing with you my "Shop Local" Holiday Guides for Her, Him, The Home, Kids & even local Eats & Treats! I could probably share a different local business EVERYDAY all year round if I was able to - seriously, I love sooo many of them! If you head over to my Instagram, you will find a couple "Shop Local" Highlights that feature even more incredible makers, artists, businesses etc.!

Let's dive right in!

It doesn't have to be hard to find something for "her"! Whether it's your mom, wife or BFF.. I'm sure you can find something they are going to love at one of these local businesses!

Notepade: Classy Cards

Earrings: Emerald & Opal

Ring: Sea Glass Designs

Bralette: Thief & Bandit

Travel Mug: Halifax Paper Hearts Candles: Lillian Company Marketplace

Bracelet: 11 Street Boutique

Men think women are hard to buy for but really it's the other way around - amirite?! Not sure what to gift the guy who already has everything he needs? Try these:

Handmade Cutting Board: Larchwood Canada Coffee: Coffee Pro Fishing Boat T-Shirt: Landing Crafts Car Detailing: Express Shine Auto

Skincare: Desbray Bath Products Leather Journal: Halifax Paper Hearts

Let someone else do the cooking for a change and don't forget to grab something local for yourself or the host!

Lager: Good Robot Brewing Co.

Vegan Roast: Real Fake Meats

Wine: Benjamin Bridge Pie: Honey & Butter Cookies: Noelle's Cookies Charcuterie: On Board Charcuterie

Is it obvious that this category is inspired by my red headed girl, Sierra!? I love to switch up her Hen & Goose collar season-to-season & she always gets compliments on her handmade name tag! There are also some great businesses for treats, gifts for cats and even a doggy Beer!

Craft Beasts Brewing Co.

Two Blues Metal Design

Hen & Goose

Two Paws Up

On to our kids that don't have fur ;)

Advent Calendar: Noelle's Cookies Chocolate Santa: Luminate Co. Tights: Thief & Bandit Crochet Lama: Pit Pony Designs Books: Nimbus Publishing Puzzle: Selby's Bunker

We all have someone on our list who would love to receive something for their home! Maybe they are first time homeowners, someone who loves to entertain or just someone with great taste! Either way, they (and I) would love any one of these!

Cards: Poplar Paper Co. Essential Oil Blend: Luminate Co. Cutting Board: Larchwood Canada Candle: Alben Lane Candle Co. Wine Labels: Classy Cards Stainless Santa: Sunflower Stripes Art Print: Janna Wilton Art