Darlene and Julie Recommend These Unique Christmas Gifts – 066

Are you looking for unique Christmas gifts this year? Something a little different and more personal than what you will find in the avalanche of sale guides that hit this time of year? Since this is an excellent time to start your Christmas shopping you have to look no further. This episode will introduce you to a collection of 7 unique shops which will offer something special for every person on your list. Darlene and Julie would like you to meet a few friends of This Grit and Grace Life who make specialty items. They will offer a little insight into why you’ll want to buy from them this year as you make your list and check it twice. You’ll love hearing the stories behind the shops, and we’ve made it easy—all the links you need are in the show notes! Happy shopping and merry-almost-Christmas! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here. Brooklynn + Grey Brooklynn + Grey is your number one source for all things handmade for your littlest loves. They're dedicated to giving you the very best of on-trend and fresh threads, with a focus on quality, style, and customer satisfaction. Tiffany, mother of two (Brooklynn + Grey!), also creates matching Mommy + me options! We're thinking of you, #girlmom! They sent us the most adorable 2-piece bathing suit and this gorgeous toddler dress. Shop their site here, but be sure to follow them on Instagram or Facebook too. Make sure you join their Facebook group to be notified of upcoming drops before they sell out! Barefoot & Freckled Nicole was a stay-at-home mom with a crafting hobby and a desire to contribute to the family finances. In just a year she turned her passion into profit by creating handmade wood signs (which can be customized—she welcomes your special request!). You can buy any old sign at Homegoods, but we appreciated the humor in Nicole's pieces! We loved her "Alexa, do the laundry!" sign, her customizable "letter to Santa" envelope, and the perfect alternative to Elf on the Shelf, her elf cam. Visit her Etsy shop, find her on Instagram, and follow her Facebook page for crafting tutorials! All Seven Sisters Shannon started All Seven Sisters jewelry to encourage the soul through inspired pieces. They are the home of the original hymn pendants! Do you miss hearing that old time hymn you sung when you were little, or have a new favorite one today? Pick out your favorite piece (or pieces) and wear it every day to remind you! Have a certain Scripture that you claim for your life? They have an extensive Scripture collection to choose from. Their pieces come in styles that are easy to wear, love, and gift. Visit their site a follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest: All Seven Sisters. Creative QT Adam and Dana Sue, parents of five, are familiar with the daily struggle of "so much to do, so little time." The days are long, toys are strewn across the house, and someone always needs something. Chaos rules. It can feel next to impossible to set everything aside and just be with your kids. Yet that is what they want most from us. Giving it is everything, and the time to be together is now. That’s why their labor of love has been to create practical yet inspired tools to help families make time together. Through learning and organization-based toys, they help you spend less time managing stuff and more time making memories, engaging budding imaginations, and encouraging active, independent play. Built by parents for parents, Creative QT stands for Creative Quality Time. Our biggest hope is that it helps you make time together. Get this grey striped stuff 'n sit here, grab their chore sticks, or shop all their products on their site now! Rowan & Wych The men on our list are the hardest, right? We know you'll be able to find something for every guy you love here! Bryan started Rowan & Wych with the simple hope of providing fully-custom products with exceptional quality, at a price that everyday men and woman could afford.