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Become the “favorite” with these Mother’s Day gift ideas

May 07, 2013

Mother’s Day is coming right up! I’ve rounded up some great gift ideas for Mommie dearest so you can stop hemmin’ and hawwin’ over to what to get her. And of course they’re all from local shops because you know how I roll. Check them out!

Show your love for Maine this Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2013

Who needs a significant other on Valentine’s Day when you can just buy yourself something nice? Let’s start a new Valentine’s tradition where we celebrate the real love in our lives: the great state of Maine. Here’s a few gifts that help us profess our passion for the Pine Tree State.

This Valentine’s Day, show her you’re (literally) nuts about her with necklaces from Turtle Love Co.

February 04, 2013

Are you NUTS about someone? Is love driving you NUTTY? Does your significant other CRACK you up? Okay, okay. I’ll stop. But if you are trying to tell someone how you feel this Valentine’s Day, these necklaces from Maine-based Turtle Love Co. will do the trick.

The no-buy gift guide a.k.a regifting

December 21, 2012

Need a last minute gift? Why not regift? Now before you go all THAT IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE on me, hear me out. It’s affordable, eco-friendly and surprisingly sentimental. Here are some ideas for some no-buy gifts.

10 under $10: local gift ideas for guys

December 12, 2012

Holiday shopping can be costly. But after sourcing some great ideas from vendors at the various fairs over the past few weeks, I’ve rounded up 10 great gifts for guys all for 10 bucks or less. The best part? They’re all from local sellers! Here are my picks for every dude on your list.

10 under $10: local gift ideas for her

December 11, 2012

Whether you’re on the hunt for some stocking stuffers, a crowd-pleasing yankee swap item or you’re just shopping on a strict budget, it’s still possible to shop small. After checking out the local talent this past weekend at MECA, Picnic and doing some digging on my own, I’ve found 10 great gift ideas for the ladies on your list, all for under $10.

Where you need to be shopping this weekend: meca, joseph’s, the flea and more

December 07, 2012

There are so many good shopping events going on this weekend that frankly, I’m overwhelmed. I’ve created my own plan of attack and thought I’d share it with you so you don’t miss out on any good holiday happenings this weekend. So strap on your shopping shoes and join me.

Limited-edition holiday thermals are here from maine-brand elykssor

December 04, 2012

Maine-based Elykssor Clothing is paying tribute to the great state of Maine this holiday season with their 207 Thermals for men and women. Their latest batch is a limited-run and will be on sale until they run out.

Shop at home for the holidays: our buy local gift guide is here!

November 30, 2012

I am delighted to present our SHOP AT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS gift guide. We enlisted help from local boutiques and shops to help us put together a gift guide that will get you all in the holiday spirit–and hopefully get you excited about buying local this season. Come check it out!

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