Listen up, ladies, I’ve got the shopping scoop for you! By now, you know to expect The Gift Goes On in November each year (on the 19th this year, to be exact). And I’m sure you are marking your calendars and anticipating the incredible, purchasing-with-a-purpose event where you can literally check off most items on your list, all in one night, setting the stage for less stress and more peace during the Christmas season. Woo hoo! However, what if I told you this year that our vendors are almost entirely local storefront professionals AND that you can start shopping NOW?
We teamed up with a handful of our vendors and they are offering pre-sales for select items, hoping to please a variety of names on your list. This started as an effort to make life easier for companies and small businesses who order bulk gifts for their clients and employees (and we certainly hope you take advantage of this!), but we quickly realized this pre-buying option would be helpful to anyone, as there is no minimum purchase for most of these items. And the BEST part? 20% of each purchase goes directly to the Karis Adoption Fund—a fund to offset the financial costs of adoption.
Check out these fun and fabulous finds below, then click the link at the end of this post to see the items and start shopping!
Harvest Ethiopia Goods:
Great gifts for teachers, friends, sisters, brothers, mothers, daughters, coaches… you get the picture!
Leather goods from Harvest Ethiopia, locally owned and operated, but made in Ethiopia by women who have learned a trade and now support their families! These high-quality leather items are high on everyone’s list. Choose from: Credit Card Wallet ($18), Large Pouch ($25), or Small Pouch ($18).
Gorgeous Oklahoma Landscape Calendar:
Who loves beautiful landscape photography? Gift your co-workers, friends and family with year-long beauty from around our great state!
The best landscapes in Oklahoma will inspire pride in our beautiful state. Each month features a fine art landscape photograph in the great state of Oklahoma taken by gifted photographer David Sutton. Oklahoma Scenery 2020 Calendar (9” x 12”) by David Sutton Pictures are $15 each.
Simpleton Leather Coasters:
Unique gift that brings subtle Oklahoma pride to any home or office!
High-quality coasters bring class to any desk or coffee table. Locally handmade with the best supplies. Choose from a set of four Oklahoma-themed coasters or have your own logo (company, family initial, design, etc) imprinted on them! Set of four Leather Coasters by Simpleton Goods are $20 per set, or your custom logo can be imprinted for an additional cost (email tyler@simpletongoods.com for custom pricing). Color options: Russet, Buck Brown, Burgundy, and Black. (See the link below for customization info.)
Specialty Salts and Sugars from Floyd Farmstead:
Co-workers, neighbors, teachers, coaches and friends will LOVE the healing feel and delightful flavors of Floyd Farmstead salts and sugars. (I personally use them daily!)
Utilizing specialty culinary salts and sugars or indulging in floral bath salts is just the gift that many on your Christmas look would enjoy. Culinary Salts are $7. Choose from All-Purpose Seasoning, Lemon Rosemary Sea Salt, Garlic Herbs de Provence Himalayan Salt, Chili Lime Himalayan Salt, Orange Basil Himalayan Salt, Grapefruit Thyme Himalayan Salt. Culinary Sugars are $6 and include Mexican Sugar, Chamomile Sugar, Mint Sugar, Rose Sugar, Bourbon Vanilla Sugar, Vanilla Lavender Sugar, Caramel Raw Sugar, Pumpkin Pie Sugar. Floral Bath Salts are $10 with varieties such as Lavender+Cypress (improves sleep), Lavender+Jasmine+Orange (relaxation & stress relief), Eucalyptus+Lemongrass+Cypress (soothes aches & pains), Eucalyptus+Peppermint (non-floral; relaxation & stress relief).
Bags of Coffee from Eôté Coffee:
The perfect gift for all coffee lovers!
They know the world’s best coffee comes from some of the hardest to reach places. Eôté goes to the ends of the earth to source the best coffee beans. From Burundi in Central Africa to the mountains of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, choose from a variety of blends in sizes ranging from 2 oz to 12 oz, either whole bean or ground, prices varying from $2.00 to $11.50 per bag. There is also an option to have a custom label affixed to the coffee with your company logo or a personal message. (See details below for customization info.)
Volcano Candles from Blue Seven:
Offering assorted sizes and fragrances, Volcano is a home run for candle-lovers.
With its signature silhouette, dynamic cobalt blue look and unforgettable fragrance this Capri Blue classic speaks to its history as a crowd favorite. Volcano is an energizing blend of exotic citrus and sugary notes. To participate, you must order 12 or more of each desired style. Volcano Candle – Sold by Blue Seven – 19 oz blue or white jar $29.99, 8.5 oz printed tin container $22.99, 3 oz mini travel tin $9.99
Gift Cards from Cuppies and Joe:
Truly perfect for anyone on your list!
Absolutely anyone on your Christmas list would enjoy a delicious treat and a cup of joe from you. This is the perfect gift for babysitters, teachers, coaches, co-workers, hair stylists, family and friends. Buy them in bulk and tuck inside a card or cute coffee mug. Believe me, their tastebuds will thank you! Gift cards available in $10 or $20 amounts.
More information is available on the Corporate Gifting Opportunities’ website. Let’s get shopping!
Meet the Author!
Heather McAnear is a wife, mom, author and speaker with a passion for sharing God's truth to help women understand their uniquely beautiful design and how to use it for God's glory! In fact, Heather hosts the Uniquely Beautiful Stories podcast on iTunes in hopes do just that! She loves teaching young married couples with her husband, homeschooling their three children, traveling the world, enjoying good chocolate and long conversations in coffee shops. CRBC has been her church home for two decades and she is thrilled to be part of the Women's Ministry team, helping women connect with each other and grow in their walk with Jesus!