I say this every year during the holidays but this year I am saying it even louder: support handmade! It is no secret that I am a fan of small, independent, and creative businesses. So for the month of December I will be highlighting such a business every day on my blog. A lot of these businesses are people I have met over the years but some are handcrafters whose work I own or simply admire.

Please consider supporting some of these creators this month! You don’t need to get great uncle Algie another pair of socks when you can buy him a 6 pack of whoopie pies, an PRG, or a custom made mug. Check back on December 1st to see my first business pick!