Holiday Gift Guide

I cannot believe it is that time again. It is the holidays already. I just seems like this crazy year was just getting started yesterday. Oh to think back at how the beginning of the year was so carefree and how crazy we were. Just shaking hands and eating in restaurants like we did have a care in the world. Oh, those were the days. But it is November, which means we only have a little time left with 2020, and that means it is time for the gift giving season.  

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I have been perusing Amazon Handmade to find some of the best holidays goodies for you and your loved ones. Things that are special and crafted by small businesses with love and passion. Things that are as unique as the people in your life. Things that say "I miss you and I wish we could celebrate together." 

Treat Yourself (and your loved ones)

Like I said before, it has been a year like no other. It has been both long and short. I honestly feel like the summer slipped through my fingers even though we spent more time outside and at the lake then we ever have. But I also feel like it has dragged on and on and I am wishing for a tropical getaway because I haven't had a break at all this year. How about you? Dreaming of that getaway where you don't have a worry in the world? Well, we cannot travel yet, but we can find some amazing handmade goodies to enjoy a little mini getaway at home. Or maybe you know someone, like a frontline worker, that needs to just have a night of relaxation. Check out some of my favorite goodies to achieve just that. 

Limoncello Shea Butter Sugar Scrub with Lemon Essential Oil and Vanilla Extract -Bidwell Botanicals

First up is this delicious looking Shea Butter Sugar Scrub in Limoncello from Bidwell Botanicals. I love body scrub and I love anything lemon scented for the bath. It is just such a wonderfully refreshing scent. 

And this scrub looks divine. It is made using a small batch method with high quality ingredients. The perfect thing to pamper yourself 

If you're a fan, or you know a fan, of lemon bath products like me, you need to grab this up right now.  

Next up is another amazing handmade bath product in the only other scent I love even more than lemon. This eucalyptus and mint whipped body butter from Sunbasil Soap looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Not only is this the scent that the resort in Mexico we frequent uses (so it brings up memories of that every time I smell it), but it's also works great for my sinuses when my allergies are going crazy. 

It's thick. It's creamy. It's natural. What else would you want? Nothing, that's what. 

This would make a great stocking stuffer and pick one up for yourself while your at it.

Eucalyptus and Mint Whipped Body Butter. Natural Lotion. Unisex. Summer Moisturizer - Sunbasil Soap

Geode Bath Bomb, Hidden Gem, Prize Inside, Rose Quartz, Amethyst - HiRuna Designs​

Finally in the treat yourself, relaxation portion of this gift guide is this amazing bath bomb from HiRuna Designs. 

This handmade bath bomb is the perfect addition to any relaxing bath. Just pop it in the bathtub and you are ready to relax. 

And bath bombs make excellent stocking stuffers. I mean, who isn't excited to get one of these? 

I love this geode bath bomb, but HiRuna Designs has so many others to choose from, you'll find one for everyone on your list.

Cozy Thoughtful Gifts

It's getting cold out there. The snow will start falling. Maybe you woke up to frost on the cars and grass this morning, so you know that winter is just around the corner. Why not pick up some comfy, cozy gifts for everyone on your list?

I have a soft spot in my heart for a good blanket. I am always cold (yes even in the summer time) and I respect a blanket that can keep me cozy. I also am in love with the big, cozy, chunky knit blankets like this one from Shep's Wool.

Think about how happy someone would be to pull this out of a beautifully wrapped box and then cuddle up next to the fire with a hot coco. It would be the best present I could receive. 

Chunky Knit Blanket, Chunky Knit Merino Wool Blanket Large 40" x 60" Throw Blanket, Giant Knit Blanket, Bulky Knit Blanket - Shep's Wool.

Velvet Socks. Mauve Velour Handmade Women's Socks. Homemade Socks - Tatiana's Threads.

And speaking of keeping it cozy and comfy this year, look at these amazing handmade velour socks. I am drooling over these while I type this. 

Look, I'm a sock person, I love a good sock, and I am in love with these velour socks from Tatiana's Threads. 

And there are so many colors available you could buy a pair for everyone you know! 

I love these and all the people in your life need these!

Gifts for the Kids

Everyone has a kid or two on their holiday gift, why not get them something special and handmade as well. Start teaching them about supporting small business and get them some thing really cool they will enjoy! 

Are you looking for that perfect toy for a toddler in your life? Want something that is beautiful to look at, fun to play with, and is also educational? Well check out this awesome balance toy from Woodstore Gifts.

They have a wide selection of beautifully crafted wooden toys perfect for little hands. My daughter has picked out things she would like and things she wants to get for her friends. So their designs are approved by the resident four year old in this household.

Wooden Balance Toy. Educational Toy with numbers for Toddlers Natural Wooden Balancer Game Educational set Handmade Kids Gift Wooden Toys - WoodStoreGifts

Polar Bear - Teddy Plush Ivory Steiff Schulte Alpaca Collectable 10 inches - Bearitz

And how about getting this absolutely amazing handmade stuffed polar bear from Bearitz. Look at how amazing this bad boy is. He is beautiful and I just want to snuggle him.

This is another item that my four year old helped me pick out. She has been talking about it for days she loves it so much. 

So if you have a teddy bear or a polar bear fan on your list, this beautiful bear is perfect for you.

Around the House

Do you have someone on your list that loves to bake ? Or maybe loves to entertain (if we can ever do that again)? What about that one person that collect mugs (who doesn't have that friend)? Well there are so many handmade goodies for them, you'll have a hard time picking something, I know I did. 

I have a soft spot in my heart for any embossed rolling pin and this one from Algis Crafts is no exception. 

This rolling pin is so beautiful, I would display it for all to see. I also would be making cookies nonstop to share with everyone. 

If you have a baker on your list, this beautiful rolling pin would make a perfect gift. Check out all of their beautiful rolling pins and surprise someone this year.

DAMASK ROLLING PIN Embossed cookies with flowers DAMASK PATTERN Wooden embossing rolling pin with ORIENTAL FLOWERS - Algis Crafts

Blue Teacup with Saucer, Stoneware cup, wheel thrown teacup, handmade mug, Cappuccino Cup, Coffee cup, Pottery ceramic mug, Birthday gift - Kari Ceramics.

And who doesn't love a wonderfully handmade mug? No one, that's who. Every person I have ever met loves a beautiful handmade mug. It's just a fact of life. 

And this amazing teacup with saucer from Kari Ceramics would delight anyone on your list. Just think, you could get this cup and pair it with some gourmet coffee or tea. What a wonderful gift for a loved one. 

I love ceramics and love everything in this shop. Check them out and get some goodies for your self and everyone on your gift list.

So there are some of my top pick from Amazon Handmade. I had so many and it was so hard to narrow down just a few items to feature. My list is so much longer than this, and if I have time before the holidays, I might do a second Amazon Handmade gift list. Because as I'm doing my own handmade shopping this year, I'm finding so many new awesome shops and awesome products. 

What are some of your favorite Amazon Handmade goodies? Any products or shops that you think are just divine? Share them with me in the comments below. I'm always on the lookout for an amazing handmade shop. 

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