The Holidays Are Quickly Approaching...

Being me, and taking after my mom, I am done my Christmas shopping. But, I know some of you out there are now going into full shopping mode. This year I have found a new love for homemade products. They're unique, good quality, and reasonably priced. As I began my voyage into cloth diapering I quickly realized that some of my favorite diapers were WAHM made. (Work At Home Mom) They know what a mom wants in a diaper and they almost always provide fabulous personal customer service. They come in more varieties of style and patterns as well. I also got a custom made necklace for my Sister-in-Law for her birthday from my cousin, Johanna. For Christmas I ordered Gabriel some baby leg warmers (for when he's crawling around showing off those cutie diapers!). I've even been inspired and made a few myself.

So, this year, consider the handmade item as a gift. The greatest part...you didn't have to make it yourself. And maybe even better...you're supporting someone else and their family.

I love looking around www.etsy.com . And if you're over there check out Johanna's shop: Metal, Cloth & Wood.

She's also a member of the Jersey City Craft Mafia. I'm dying to try Lollibomb Beauty. :) And katrinbird designs is pretty cool looking too with her jewelry from upcycled clock gears.

Those are just a few things to check out. Of course there are a plethora of wonderful handmade items to be found out there, and they often have ridiculously fast shipping. It may just be the perfect way to say "Merry Christmas" to a loved one this year.