As a way to thank my clients and encourage everyone to buy handcrafted for the holiday, I decided to compile a guide that not only provided a shopping directory but also a few recipes and health hacks. An in an effort to provide this to everyone before the Thanksgiving/Black Friday holiday, I worked diligently to get this done. So I hope you'll not only check out the directory and visit the websites of the businesses included but also share with friends to let them know you don't have to rely on large, faceless chain stores who tend to have little attachment to the products they sell, but businesses run by real people who care about the products they make and how you as their customers enjoy
Sure, it seems to start earlier every year, and yes, Halloween is hardly over before the adverts with sugar cookies, evergreens and jolly 'ol St. Nick begin popping up. But for small and handcrafted businesses like myself, the ChrisKwanUkah season can make the difference between an okay and a phenomenal year. So this year, I've decided to play Santa to a few of my maker friends by creating a downloadable holiday gift guide that promotes small businesses that make everything from food gifts to fashion, and jewelry to personal care items. And as I've a few friends that offer services, I've included them too. So if you've begun to eschew mall shopping and gifts from faceless luxury brand conglo
