Our goal as a publication is to encourage more folks to spend their dollars with small businesses, artists and creatives.  Our gift guides are designed to help you learn more about what’s available and we hope you’ll review and consider working with and buying from artists and entrepreneurs from the community.  Unique, high-quality products, services and experiences create memories that last a lifetime and we are so excited for you to check out these offerings.  The brands highlighted below are members of our community, subscribers and others who’ve been nominated by community members.

Brittaney Latta, LMFT with Your Therapy Room

Healing comes when you use your voice and tell your story. The more you talk about it the less power it has over you.

Brittaney Latta is a licensed queer and trauma informed online therapist. Brittaney has been on her own sobriety journey for the last 3 years & has been in therapy since the age of 18. She has personal and professional experience with LGBT issues, codependency, complex trauma, and anxiety. Read more>>

Nestplace LLC

I am a professional organizer and the founder of Nestplace, a company that helps individuals and families transform their homes into harmonious, clutter-free environments. At Nestplace, we offer a variety of services, including home organizing, decluttering, personalized shopping, and even move-in/move-out packing and unpacking. For those who need a little extra help styling their spaces, we also provide light interior design assistance to ensure the finished product is not only functional but also beautiful and inspiring. Inspired by my own journey of starting life from scratch in the U.S., I saw how a well-organized home reduces stress and brings peace. Many people feel overwhelmed by clutter or struggle to maintain functional systems, and that’s where we step in. Read more>>

Shanti Hershenson

From children’s books for sprouting readers to heart-racing young adult novels, my books span audiences and genres. I have a book for every reader to enjoy! I began writing when I was twelve years old and, since then, have not stopped. My first novel was Biome Lock, a young adult dystopian novel that highlights the struggles of teenagers, isolation, and growing up, in the backdrop of a post-alien invasion planet Earth. On the contrary, one of my most recent books is Zeke Comes Out of His Shell, the perfect reader for shy kids and lovers of the ocean. It contains adorable illustrations, laughs, and lots of smiles! Read more>>

Empowered Vibes 888/ Corazon by Christa Gonzalez

Our Vegan Oil-Based Makeup Brush Cleaner is an oil-based formula designed to gently yet effectively remove makeup, dirt, and residue from your brushes. It’s infused with nourishing oils. It not only cleans makeup brushes but also conditions the bristles, keeping them soft and long-lasting. The inspiration for this creation came to me one day when I was cleaning my brushes with some makeup wipes and I realized how wasteful I was being. After four or five makeup wipes, I did some research and realized there weren’t any oil-based, biodegradable makeup brush cleaners. So I carefully crafted the perfect formula. Once I had the formula done, I worked on finding the perfect packaging for my new creation. It’s in a UV glass bottle which helps protect the formula and has a spray cap for quick and efficient use. Read more>>

Blessing of Nature’s food LLC

Herbal tea is one of the best things ever. Who knew you can get better and feel better by just drinking a cup of tea. What we sell here is herbal tea blends and loose leaf tea to help with the body. You have GI problems we have tea for that or do you have problems with high blood pressure or high blood sugar we have tea for that. Out loose leaf tea is all natural ingredients no GMO all organic. Read more>>

The Travelin Tarot

The I Came to Win program is a transformative 8-week course and community designed to empower women to break free from self-doubt, societal expectations, and limiting beliefs. It’s centered around helping participants become the “star of their show” with a workshop that includes weekly vibe checks, a custom meditation, access to the I Came to Win anthem, and membership in an empowering women’s community. The program extends beyond the course with the I Came to Win community—a supportive space for growth and connection—and the accompanying song, which serves as an inspiring anthem for women on their journey to empowerment. Read more>>

The Sugarwitch Co.

The Sugarwitch Co. proudly presents our top 11 allergen free Safe & Soft Solid Lotion – we have both a large lotion bar version and a smaller salve version, both using the same formula with minimal ingredients and free of gluten, coconut, and the top 11 allergens. Read more>>

Nessa’s Goodies

This is not only a delicious custom cookie but it’s a little edible piece of art. Not only can they be eaten they can also be hung up on trees for Christmas or framed on a wall. Read more>>