Let's start with books because really there's no better gift than a book!
My Gratitude and Dream Journal, illustrated by local mom illustrator Sheleen Lepar. It's a beautiful journal with magical art and inspiring quotes for kids, teens and adults.
The Rescue Reader Series - authored by local mom Diane Gockel - are books about the true story of each animal’s rescue and how they ended up at Second Chance Ranch, a farm in Sammamish. The stories are told by the animals themselves so they can explain the event from their side of the story.
Local dad and talented artist, Randy Briley, has two picture books that we know will make great additions to your library - the illustrations will captivate you and the stories will delight you: Big Pigs and Sock Dances and Big Pig and the Lost Elf. Older readers will want to check out Mr. Underneath.
Now here's a gift that keeps on giving with tons of activities to do with your kids! Local mom Asia Citro blogs at FunatHomewithKids.com and has published two fantastic resources for parents and kids: 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids and The Curious Kid's Science Book.
If you're looking for handmade items this holiday season, look not further than Etsy where you can search by shop location, and we found some adorable local options!
- For the young foodie, check out KawaiiCuteCreation where you'll find "handmade miniature food jewelry to sweeten your day!"
- For sweet keepsakes, buy "Handmade Unique Felt Ornaments" from NatesMommyMadeIt.
- For a girl and her doll, by matching child and American Girl outfits from MySundayBest - the cuteness factor here is off the charts!
- For the mom with a sense of humor, gift her a few of CheekyKumquat's hand-crafted cheeky cards! Go ahead take a look, and we dare you not to crack up laughing!
- For the mom who loves wine, buy her a calorie counting wine glass by Caloric Cuvee, and she'll be able to "indulge by the ounce."
- For the new mom - or mom of more than one, we love the baby carrier covers created by dahliaGdesigns.
- For fans of geography and meaningful home decor, you simply must see the unique products offered by AGierDesign.
- For the new home owner or newly married, we suggest two similarly named shops: RusticTimberNW and RusticPineDesigns.
- For the cutest kids on your list, order personalized tees and fun accessories from LilEmeraldBoutique.
