What do thoughtful gifts look like?

You hop in the car.  Go go go. Until you hit that red traffic light.  You battle crowds for a parking spot. Ah, there, you got one! You push your big-box store cart (you know, the one with the squeaky wheel that constantly threatens to push you into stacks of merchandise and other shoppers) through endless aisles lit by fluorescent lighting. Kids are screaming because this is not really fun…for anyone. 
Finally, you arrive at the right aisle hoping to find a thoughtful gift for Valentine’s Day, your wedding anniversary, your best friend’s birthday or your mom… What you find is lots and lots of stuff.  None of it made with love. None of it thoughtful. All of it factory made and mass produced.  You end up empty handed and frustrated having wasted precious time on top of it.

Yet, there is another way! It will save you time, make a real person jump for joy receiving your order and make the person you’re buying a gift for really happy! Also, you can check this gift finding "to do" off your list while sipping your favorite hot drink, wearing your cozy slippers and listening to "Relaxing Sounds of Nature."
​Purchasing a gift from a small (creative) business truly is a win-win for everyone.  So, if you’re shopping for a gift that will make you look like you care, here are just a few of my handmade gifts.  These love-themed gifts are ready to ship right now for Valentine’s Day. To check availability on these one-of-a-kind gifts, please click the images or this link to visit my etsy shop (PresentsofLoveShop).

Because I’m all about spreading the love, here are a few other etsy shops you’ve got to check out:

For handmade doll clothes: HoleInMyBucket
For brightly colored, cheerful mixed media art: TurquoiseRhinoceros
For beautiful, handmade jewelry: JenKJohnsonDesigns
For knitted & crocheted gifts: YarnTreasuresbyHeather

What has been your best experience buying a handmade gift?  What made it extra special for you? Would love to hear from you in the comments!

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