It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and we’re shopping LOCAL this holiday season.
For Snuggling
Cici and Bubby
These pieces from Cici and Bubby are perfect to gift to your own newborn on the way or a coming new little one close to you! The softest (can personally confirm) pieces with the most adorable prints, your little one will be extra cozy and have a snuggle bunny to match!
LOCAL TIP – If you’re waiting until the arrival of your little one to find out their gender, grab yourself a set in a neutral with a hat and a bow and decide when they arrive for the most adorable announcement photo!
For Wearing
1. Five Little Wildlings
What is the most frustrating thing about purchasing clothing for your kids? I KNOW you were thinking it’s having to purchase them every couple weeks because they’re constantly growing out of it! If you’re in need of a solution for your ever growing kids, you HAVE to grab them some pieces from Five Little Wildlings. Check our their GROW CLOTHING collection for pieces that will literally grow with your kids for a sustainable (much less frustrating) solution to their wardrobe.
LOCAL TIP – Watch your kids get much more use out of their pieces by rolling the arm sleeves and legs of these pieces for years instead of months!
2. Little Neary
The dreamiest pieces for your little ones, Little Neary is the best in the business of jewellery for your mini! Gift your daughter or a special little girl in your life some keepsake jewellery she can wear now and treasure forever! We’re loving the mini earrings pictured above – shop their little’s collection HERE.
LOCAL TIP – Looking for a piece for yourself from Little Neary – check out our Gift Guide: For Her!
For Playing
1. Hook and Saw
If you’re looking for wooden play for your little ones, these pieces from Hook and Saw are absolutely perfect! Great for play or display, your kids will love the natural texture of wood and the functionality of the pieces they create. Mama, if you’re looking for the aesthetically pleasing toys – you’ve come to the right place!
LOCAL TIP – These NEWBORN BOXES are the perfect mix of everything Hook and Saw has to offer – including: a wood whale, two tethers and a set of handmade booties!
2. Dough Perfect
Something every kid loves playing with but take it to the next level with handmade, all natural, essential oil scented dough from Dough Perfect. The ultimate sensory experience for kids, they will play with this stuff for hours – shop their collections HERE.
3. Knot Really Art
One of the most unique play pieces your kids will ever see are these DIY kits from Knot Really Art! Receive everything you need to start an amazing string art piece that your littles will be SO proud they created themselves!
For The Nursery
1. Timberwood Designs
Looking for a custom name script to dance effortless on your nursery walls? Becoming increasingly popular, not just locally, Timberwood Designs are creating timeless pieces for your little ones. Choose from many different wood types to create a unique, personalized piece for your kids that will grow with them, in any room they decide to hang.
2. Lox Of Knots
If you’re looking for one of the most unique but totally trendy pieces for your nursery (or big kid room) – this is IT! Macrame is so on trend currently, especially for nursery decor but so are baskets and have you ever caught the two combined?! This is a definite purchase from Lox of Knots for our daughter’s room upgrade but will transition smoothly from newborn to teen.
3. The Wooden Elephant
Every nursery needs decor but we’re not talking decor you have to quickly switch out when your kids grow out of it. The decor created by The Wooden Elephant is absolutely gorgeous, timeless and completely customizable! These are pieces that will last (at least) until those babies grow up and move out and are the perfect finishing touches on personalizing their room.
LOCAL TIP – Fill out the contact form to get in touch for custom orders and check out their customization options to get the creative juices flowing!
For Custom Items
Notes in Knots
- Reversible dry erase first/last day school sign
- Alphabet tracing board
- Personalized name tracing board
- Custom name backpack keychain
- Baby name/announcement board
- Baby birth stats ornament
- Custom photo ornament
- Baby’s first Christmas ornament
Where To Shop In Store
Looking to grab a few last minute things in store before December 25th? Look no further than two of the best local spots to shop for your kids this holiday – Hey Baby located in Vineland and Mike & Jojo located in St. Catharines!
1. Hey Baby
2. Mike & Jojo
For the Fur Babies
1. The Stamped Paw
Every collar needs an ID tag with your pups name on it, of course! The Stamped Paw creates gorgeous hand stamped personalized ID tags. We’re not talking about the standard tag that just has their name and nothing else BUT if that’s what you like, they make those too! Browse through their collections of mountain terrain, flower fields and all of the wacky little designs you couldn’t imagine they’d put on an ID tag.
LOCAL TIP – Don’t forget to include your contact information and a little humour on the back of their tag!
2. Endless Pawzabilities
Endless Pawzabilities, located in Port Dalhousie, is your one stop shop for all things fur babies! This store is stocked with anything you could need for your pet – from what they wear to what they play with and even homemade treats! Grab your fur baby a new leash, collar, bow tie or bandana to upgrade their style. Treat them with a bag of assorted homemade goodies or gift them a BARKuterie box (how CUTE?!) for Christmas dinner!
LOCAL TIP – We love a good local collaboration and we’re head over paws for this one with Sarah’s Soaps and Endless Pawzabilities. This paw wax is such a great natural salve to relieve your pup’s hardworking paws! Such a great stocking stuffer you can purchase HERE.
3. Aleksandra Jewellery
Okay, so this one isn’t for your fur baby but you’re their parent and you deserve a little something too! Gift yourself this gorgeous necklace with your fur baby’s nose print so you can always carry them close to you. If you’re looking for a personalized print of a human close to you – check out our Gift Guide: For Her!