Gift shopping season is well underway — even though the holidays are looking different this
Gift shopping season is well underway — even though the holidays are looking different this year.Despite everything going on, many are still celebrating the spirit of the season and want to buy local to support community businesses.If you’re stumped on what to get, here are some gift suggestions for friends, family and even yourself. We’ll keep adding to this shop local gift guide throughout the holiday season. Send us your suggestions for other Northern California businesses to include at [email protected]. Food & Drink: From decadent cinnamon butter cake to cured meats or spices for your vegan meals, here’s a list of tasty offerings from stores around the region. Home Goods & Wellness: Check out this category for gift ideas that include everything from a succulent wreath with plants that you can replant in your garden to personalized calligraphy word art from a local artist. Kids & Books: This category gives you options for supporting local businesses that sell books, games and toys, as well as other family-friendly offerings. Clothing: Send your gift recipient something soft and comfy for the holiday season.
Gift shopping season is well underway — even though the holidays are looking different this year.
Despite everything going on, many are still celebrating the spirit of the season and want to buy local to support community businesses.
If you’re stumped on what to get, here are some gift suggestions for friends, family and even yourself.
We’ll keep adding to this shop local gift guide throughout the holiday season. Send us your suggestions for other Northern California businesses to include at [email protected].
Food & Drink: From decadent cinnamon butter cake to cured meats or spices for your vegan meals, here’s a list of tasty offerings from stores around the region.
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Christmas Churro Dream Cake from Brissa and Co.
Description: This is a cinnamon butter cake filled with layers of dulce de leche and topped with cinnamon buttercream frosting surrounded by fresh caramel churros. Gift wrapped in holiday ribbon. Serves 8-10.
Price: $49.99
Website: https://www.brissaandcobakery….
Phone number: 916-597-2972
PHOTO: Courtesy
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Cru Chocolate Bars
Description: The owners of this home-based business in Roseville carefully craft chocolates and sell them in small batches to area shops and online.
Price: $10 and up
Website: https://www.cruchocolate.com/s…
PHOTO: Courtesy
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V. Miller Meats
Description: V. Miller Meats offers classic cuts, cured sausages, charcuterie, stocks and all sorts of creative foods.
Price: Various
Website: https://www.vmillermeats.com/
Phone number: 916-400-4127
PHOTO: Courtesy
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Cranberry-Juniper Shrub Syrup from Burly Beverages
Description: Based in Sacramento, Burly Beverages started with Gabriel Aiello’s quest for the perfect ginger beer. This Cranberry-Juniper Shrub Syrup goes great with gin, vodka, dry Champagne or as a refreshing soda.
Price: $23.95 for 16-oz bottle
Website: https://www.burlybeverages.com…
PHOTO: Courtesy
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You Go Glen Cocoa Bomb from Lunch Box Lane
Description: The Ghirardelli chocolate-flavored shell is covered with Christmas sprinkles and filled with Ghirardelli hot chocolate and marshmallows.
Price: $9 each
Website: https://www.lunchboxlane.com/s…
PHOTO: Courtesy
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Allspicery Vegan Spice Kit
Description: This Sacramento-based store’s set includes spices to make your protein sing.
Description: Share a gift of healthy food and organic cold pressed juice. Locations in East Sacramento, Oak Park and Folsom.
Website: https://squareup.com/gift/FJH6…
PHOTO: Courtesy Vibe Juice Bar
Home Goods & Wellness: Check out this category for gift ideas that include everything from a succulent wreath with plants that you can replant in your garden to personalized calligraphy word art from a local artist.
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Prickly Pear Succulent Holiday Wreath
Description: Wreaths are handmade with real succulents. Plants can be replanted in pots or in your garden.
Price: $165
Website: https://www.thepricklypear.com…
PHOTO: Courtesy Prickly Pear
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The Calligraphy Girl Word Art
Description: Choose the words and shapes you want to create.
Price: $50 and up
Website: https://www.calligraphygirl.co…
PHOTO: Courtesy The Calligraphy Girl
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Midnight Kin Ceramic Spice Dish
Description: Here’s an elegant, handmade ceramic dish to put your salt and pepper.
Price: $17
Website: https://www.midnightkin.com/ac…
Phone Number: 530-497-0901
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Brass + Oak Geo Printed Velvet Pillow
Description: Add some color to your room with this pillow from this home goods store in Placerville.
Price: $58
Website: https://www.brassandoakhome.co…
PHOTO: Courtesy Brass + Oak
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Fit4Mom Outdoor Fitness Classes
Description: This West Sacramento/Natomas fitness businesses caters to people at all stages of motherhood. Website: https://westsacramento-natomas…
PHOTO: Courtesy Fit4Mom
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Bohemian Aesthetic Atelier Calendula + Chamomile Body Serum
Description: Drop this serum in a bath or rub across your body for an aromatic experience that repairs your skin.
Price: $48
Website: https://www.bohemianaesthetic….
PHOTO: Courtesy Bohemian Aesthetic Atelier
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Purple Thistle Paperie & Gifts Smoky Cinnamon Special Candle
Description: The Stockton business’candle has notes of bitter orange, cassia bark, and patchouli.
Price: $20
Website: https://www.purplethistle.shop…
PHOTO: Courtesy Purple Thistle Paperie & Gifts
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Inspirations By Gina Monthly Flower Subscription
Description: Choose to have flowers delivered each month for a loved one.
Price: $55 to $65 (monthly)
Website: https://www.inspirationsbygina…
PHOTO: Courtesy Inspirations by Gina
Kids & Books: This category gives you options for supporting local businesses that sell books, games and toys, as well as other family-friendly offerings.
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Face in a Book: A Year of Books
Description: Send a new book each month to your loved one for a year. The El Dorado Hills bookstore will curate which books make the list. They have packages for toddlers, young readers and adults.
Price: Range from $160 for a welcome baby package to $400 for adult readers
Website: https://www.getyourfaceinabook…
Phone Number: 916-941-9401
PHOTO: Courtesy Face in a Book
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Stage Nine Entertainment Store Treasure Box
Description: Old Sacramento’s Stage Nine Entertainment Store has plenty of toys and collectibles on its online shop, including this box to store your treasures.
Price: $42.99
Website: https://www.stagenine.com/prod…
Phone Number: 916-447-3623
PHOTO: Courtesy Stage Nine Entertainment Store
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Underground Books Children’s Book Selection
Description: Buy your next children’s book from this local business in Sacramento’s Oak Park.
Website: https://shop.underground-books…
Phone Number: 916-737-3333
PHOTO: Courtesy Underground Books
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Midnight Kin Wooden Teether
Description: Have you ever seen a teether this pretty?
Price: $14
Website: https://www.midnightkin.com/ba…
Phone Number: 530-497-0901
PHOTO: Courtesy Midnight Kin
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TubeTahoe Gift Card
Description: Winter tubing for the family
Website: https://tubetahoe.com/
Phone Number: 530-600-2304
PHOTO: Courtesy Tube Tahoe
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Capital Books Puzzles and Games
Description: Located near the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, Capital Books sells brand-new books, games, puzzles and more.
Clothing: Send your gift recipient something soft and comfy for the holiday season.
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R. Douglas Custom Clothier Seersucker Cotton Mask
Description: If you’re looking to mask-up in style, check out R. Douglas’ selection of cotton face coverings.
Price: $9 each
Website: https://www.rdouglas.net/produ…
Phone number: 916-438-9455
PHOTO: Courtesy
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People of Sacramento Sactown Hoodie
Description: Spread Sacramento pride with this hoodie from a local business.
Price: $65
Website: https://thepeopleofsacramento….
PHOTO: Courtesy
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Love Her Shop Compression Performance Legging
Description: The perfect legging for socially distanced walks and runs.
Price: $35
Website: https://www.lovehershop.com/pr…
PHOTO: Courtesy
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Guitars for Vets Fleece
Description: This organization with a Sacramento chapter pairs volunteer guitar teachers with vets. You can support their efforts by buying this comfy fleece.
