As a fellow work-from-home Mummy, I really had NO idea of just how many of these little businesses were out there until I became one. It's like a whole other world!
Bearing this in mind, this is my first Christmas since having my own business, and my first Christmas since having my eyes opened by these fabulous businesses - and I am really proud that I have been able to support them by buying local for the majority of my Christmas presents this year (including those presents handed out at the recent AMM Christmas Party).
I wanted to show you MY favourite 'Stocking Filler' ideas from 5 FABULOUS local businesses - These items are priced at $15 or less.
ONE: Ezza's Inner Child Creations
I have a bit of a 'crush' on this business, to the point that I am actually scared to go through my bank account to see how much money I have spent! Erin (Ezza) is supremely talented, and has a lot of fabulous creations available.
As a mother of boys, I can't help but LOVE Erin's trucks. They're fabric, which means that they're easy to clean, but also SUPER practical to use as storage (just check out the trailer space!). Perfect for DVD/Game storage (larger trucks), or random little toys... OR just on display as they are!
Mini Trucks measure about 15cm long and are available for $7.50 each. And you can personalise the trailer fabric to suit whatever theme you wish.
TWO: House of Baby Piranha
Christmas isn't just about toys in my home. I have a rule that 50% (or less if I can get away with it!) are toys, and the other 50% is made up of clothing and educational things like books/crafts, etc.
Logan (my nearly 7-year old) just loves craft. He loves making things, colouring in and just being able to use that creative side of his brain... It means that there's often mess involved when he's cutting things out, not to mention the glue and glitter!
House of Baby Piranha have these fabulous little packs that have eliminated the need to cut things out, and have some great puppet packs which come with their own glue AND themed crayons to match.
There's an array of themes available from Santa, Pirates... and for the girls there are Fairies and Princesses.
I can't wait for the Puppet Show when Logan sits down with his after Christmas!
THREE: Little Boy Blue
I have heard, quite regularly, that there aren't many businesses out there for boys. I happen to think that there are HEAPS out there, and Little Boy Blue is a big favourite of mine, there's just so much funkiness for boys!
My favourite at the moment is this gorgeous Santa Suit at $15 with FREE postage:
I am picturing some VERY cute photos on Christmas Day!
FOUR: Always Present
If you're a softie/sentimental mummy like me, your child's first Christmas is very special. I find that they don't 'need' much, but there's usually something sentimental involved... and Always Present can create you some cute Christmass tree baubles with each of your names hand-written onto them.
I've seen these at the shopping centres before and have always thought that they were a fabulous idea - and also cheap enough that you can go ahead and get the whole family done at the same time!
FIVE: Limealicious
Did you think this was just about stocking fillers for Kids? Us adults need a little present, too!
Limealicious is a fabulous Cake and Gourmet Food business located in Greenwith - I've tried MANY of Meredith's fabulous creations, but her jams are simply amazing. Oh and her Lemon Butter. And Sticky Date Pudding.
Jams are available at $7.50 per jar, and range from Spiced Pear, to Blueberry, Apple and Cinnamon and Strawberry and Lime (one of my FAVES!)
I am suddenly REALLLLLY hungry right now!
Loved your gifts for the boys. You have such an amazing imagination! My husband and I tried on a few occasions to come and Thankyou for such a lovely family day at the Christmas party. A job well done once again! Thad again. Ayden loves his felt truck.
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