We are so grateful for each of you, the small things that spark joy, the sanctuary of our homes, and this collective growing experience that 2021 has provided.
As we reflect on this year, we realize how thankful we are for the many amazing small businesses who have demonstrated what resilience, grace, and commitment to their cause and community look like. Without them, we truly believe we wouldn’t feel at home – that Chicago would not be what it is without them!
Supporting the community around you is what makes a house a home. There is no greater time than now to foster that feeling. As we enter the season of giving we hope you remember to shop small, shop local, and give in new ways that matter now more than ever.
To make that even easier we created a 2021 gift guide! This guide is full of many incredible small businesses who we know could use your support this season.
Remember – sharing is caring! Send this to your friends, share on social and let us know how you cultivated the feeling of home through giving!
HOME
Home is where the heart is. You can’t go wrong with a gift for someone’s home.
- flowers, Fleur or Studio Poppy
- candles, Tatine Candles
- fine art, curious objects, and storied design, Neybir
- accessories, Inside Home
- succulents & plants, The Succulent City
- furniture & home goods, Eskell
FOOD
Send a pie or subscribe them to a juice club. You can’t go wrong with any of these tasty gifts!
- specialty cheeses, Beautiful Rind
- pie & biscuits, Bang! Bang! Pie & Biscuits
- coffee, Chicago French Press
- bread & beer delivery, Bungalow by Middle Brow
- spices, The Spice House
- juices & cleanses, HI-VIBE
- vegan treats, ingrained
- cookies, Sweet Shot Cookies
KIDS
Let’s step away from the Amazon and Target toy sections this year and show the next generation that supporting your community is the real gift.
- reading classes & story times, Big City Readers
- sports camps, Hi-Five Sports Chicago
- playtime, Purple Monkey Playroom
- books, Semicolon Bookstore
- music classes, Little Parade Music
- specialty clothes, books, toys & gifts, The Red Balloon
- toys, books & gifts, *play
TREAT YO’ SELF
We don’t know about you but we could sure use a massage and a new good book right about now!
- read a good book, Semicolon Bookstore
- listen to your favorite jams, South Rhodes Records
- learn about yourself and get a channeling session & intuitive reading, Revealing Soul
- get a massage, Pause Massage
- lather up in 100% natural, high-quality, plant-based skincare, {blade + bloom}
- get an astrology reading, The Modern Astrologer
- feel beautiful and get tans, blowouts, makeup, Glowout Salon
CURATE
Not sure what to gift or just not inspired to go shopping…the gals at Happy Cabbage have got you covered with thoughtfully curated items that are beautiful, cheeky, and unique, while also being something that the recipients will keep for years to come. Happy Cabbage creates gifts that you will proudly give and happily receive.
thoughtfully curated gifts, Happy Cabbage
DONATE
The gift that keeps on giving. Donating to a cause close to someone’s heart not only shows your love but shares it. It’s like a virtual hug for all of Chicago.
