I am trying to make a conscious effort to buy (or make!) handmade gifts for the holidays. I suppose there goes the idea of buying my Mom new dishes – maybe she can be the exception! Then again I could always look for someone who makes dishes…
There is a huge craft fair in our area in November and the beginning of December where I bought a few gifts last year. The local grocery store had coupons for a dollar off the entrance fee and I grabbed up a couple of them already. The fair is in our local coliseum and it is covered from inch to inch in booths – can you imagine the crafty goodness? Some things people were even creating in their booths – I love watching the process. We didn’t get to walk around the entire area last year as it was too big and I had the kids with me.
Check out BuyHandmade.org and pledge to buy handmade this holiday season. I’m taking a second look at my gift list now. A few things I’ve already planned to make and it’s just a couple of my nephews I need to think about. I’m sure I can find something boys would like! Oh and when I found this site earlier this week they were at about 280 people pledging, as of this post they are just over 1400!
Ohhh neat idea!!! And hey I need more details on the Craft Fair! I have never been before but would love to go!!!
Ohhh neat idea!!! And hey I need more details on the Craft Fair! I have never been before but would love to go!!!
I love the idea! Supporting artists is so important
Maybe hand painted dishes?
I love the idea! Supporting artists is so important
Maybe hand painted dishes?
The craft fair is next weekend so hopefully I’ll find something!
The craft fair is next weekend so hopefully I’ll find something!
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