Shopping local for all of this year’s gifts just makes sense, whether you’re trying to avoid the uncertainty of delivery delays or just do some good for our local purveyors. And with options like hand-shaped chocolates made in Chamblee, single-source Ethiopian coffee roasted in the West End, Blabla Dolls in West Midtown, and hand-crafted wooden push toys made in Atlanta but available on Etsy, there are countless options for curated gifts that are perfect for Atlantans, by Atlantans. Keep reading for our favorite local sources for gifts, below.
Wooden Toys
This Marietta company provides purposeful, modern toys to eco-conscious families. Made of natural materials that are destined to become heirloom pieces, owner and mama of three is inspired by the interests and developmental stages of her own children, making this family brand truly one-of-a-kind.
Don't Miss: Winter Doh Jars are perfect for sensory play for children under 3 who are on the go and come with play dough ingredients: flour, salt, cream of Tartar, canola oil, vegetable glycerin—along with wooden snowmen, snowflakes, and a tree. $14.99 for a set of two
Online: cloverandbirch.com
Hand Dipped Chocolates
We don't care who you are, chocolate works in all situations. And one Atlanta chocolatier is doing more than stoking our tastebuds. He's created an enterprise based on the goal of ending Atlanta homelessness, one sweet bite at a time. Changemaker Chocolates opened for business in mid-2019, and they have been committed to providing jobs for individuals who recently moved from homelessness into housing ever since.
Don't Miss: Marshmallows, rolled in soft, decadent caramel then hand-dipped into semi-sweet chocolate and finished with white chocolate drizzle. What could be better? $27.99 for 6
Online: changemakerchocolates.com
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Skincare
Little Barn Apothecary's products are 100% vegan, cruelty free, and truly all-natural. Each botanical ingredient is selected by hand and each product is carefully crafted in small-batch apothecary tradition in a micro facility in Atlanta, Georgia. No synthetic or “filler” ingredients will ever be used.
Don't Miss: Rosewood & Mint Body Oil is the perfect balance of calming and pick-me-up, with a fine mist sprayer for after-shower use on damp skin. $42
Online: littlebarnapothecary.com
Vintage-Inspired Braves Shirts
For a true crowd pleaser, just stock up on some of these super soft, vintage-style Atlanta Braves t's made just down the street from the Braves' Truist Park in Marietta.
Online: etsy.com
Scavenger Hunt Books
Gift your gang with these outdoor hunts around some of Atlanta's most iconic parks and neighborhoods that are solved entirely on foot. Solvers go to the starting point whenever they are ready to begin, and then use nearby landmarks to solve puzzles. The solution to each puzzle will be a direction of how to get to the next landmark checkpoint.
Don't Miss: Explore Piedmont Park's 189-acres and discover what makes it such an active and iconic destination. $17
Online: cluetownbooks.com
Hula-Hoops
HoopHeads is a husband and wife duo with two kids, but their love of a good hula hoop started long ago at festivals. They work hand-in-hand to cut and form the hoop, and then add artistic touches, like juicy colors, ribbon detailing, and glitter.
Online: etsy.com
Featured image via iStock.
—Shelley Massey
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