Small Business Saturday with Love of Character
Small Business Saturday
Speaking of being grateful, we are feeling grateful for our partnership with one of our favorite small businesses, Love of Character.
This is Mary and I at Cohort Four's last workshop, where I was confessing that I am really intentional about shopping local when it comes to gifts outside of Christmas, but the past couple of years I've been guilty of doing a Target "SuperMarket Sweep" (anyone else remember that show?) during the holidays just to get gift buying checked off my list. Ugh.
This year, however, I want to savor each moment of the holiday season, not rush through it. So one of the ways I'm planning to do this is by renewing my commitment to spend my dollars locally, at places like Love of Character. In fact, my husband & I have already secured childcare for two nights this month so that we can thoughtfully shop for gifts for the people we love. Here are our team's top picks from Love of Character's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide!
Audra
Grow Yeti is definitely going in my boys' stockings and I'm bringing this adorable Nutcracker mug to my new friend as she hosts our neighborhood block party. Katie, if you're reading this, spoiler alert! PS - I can't wait to bust out my own Papa Noel mugs from Love of Character for hot cocoa & cookies, a family tradition.
Kendra
I love doing arts and crafts with my six year old, so the DIY ornament kit will provide us with some great quality time together! Both of my boys are in love with all things squishy, so the holiday squishies will be great for their advent calendars! The evergreen Nutcracker mug paired with the ginger jar tea towel set are perfect for our family gift exchange - maybe I'll even end up with it!
Kristen
I can't wait to look through this Iconic Woman Coloring Book with my tween daughter, and my boys are going to love the Mini Surprise Balls. These festive Party Earrings will make great gifts for friends, and let's be real. I'll probably grab a pair for me, too!
Bonus - If you prefer to shop online, you can do so on LOC's gorgeous website and mark your order for in-store pick up. If for any reason, like you're sick or have kids in the car that you don't want to unload, the LOC team will event deliver your purchase car-side!
Don’t forget to check out the list of our cohort members & alumnae (you can click on more cohort links too) who own & work for local businesses! I absolutely love supporting local entrepreneurs, like Mary and many women in our Thread community, who choose to use their magic to make our community a better place to live.