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The holiday season gives us such an amazing opportunity to support our small and local businesses, plus, you never know what you are going to find! I have put together a small gift-worthy list of items worth a peek!

Gorgeous, handmade woven accessories, jewelry, and home decor from Woven Waves Designs.
Winterwondergram, where you can get a personalized, unique virtual holiday card performed by an actor and proceeds supporting them and Broadway cares!
Hair service gift cards are always an amazing idea on the holidays! Bacio Salon in Raleigh offers exceptional services and I have been going there for years, plus, it is owned and operated by one of my best friends!
Memberships to Tinderbox Fitness – a women’s only fitness facility in Winston Salem, NC.
Love is Strength features strong bags made by women in a Rwandan co-op, and donates 100% of the proceeds into the co-op, allowing women to help their families leave poverty.
Take unlimited movement classes, yoga, and barre classes from the comfort of your own home with GXunited based out of Greensboro, NC. PS – This is a great membership gifting opportunity!
New mom or expecting mom on the gift list? Meaningful services are available through Best of Both Worlds Doula Services, based out of NC.
Some of the most beautiful and unique activewear on the planet – Energy Flow Activewear is owned by one of my best friends, and the unique designs and super high quality pieces are always a crowed pleaser! Check them out!
BailaBuddy is owned and operated by one of our local NC-based babes, and offers one of the most comfortable and discreet waist packs you can find, promotional services and more!
Audio and Visual Services, DJ services and more can be found here at NC – locally owned Numinus AV.
Looking for Athleisure with a little sex-appeal, check out this Concord, NC – based company, 7®EVEN COLLECTION
Medspa services, facials, nutritional IVs, overall wellness, products, and supplements can be found at NC – owned Regenesis MD.
FITVDS offers live Zoom-based fitness classes right from the comfort of your own home – and let me tell… this local lady is a baddie! Check her out here!
Need a hair pick me up? Cary, NC based salon, Salon Ashton has got you covered! Grab a gift card if service for yourself!
This one of fo the foodie on your list and is an absolute must-have this holiday season! Check out DC-based Gringuito Hot Sauce, all unique flavors and chock full of only good ingredients!
Elemental Choice features artwork on limited edition onesies and toddler tees here, and features the work of an NC artist! So cute!
CU Fitness is offering special Access to my ‘East Immunity’ program (featuring my Fit Life System) and 3 months in my online workout portal, also owned an operated by an NC lady.
This lovely lady-owned company features hand-made creations with so much love – check out Katie Ashley Designs, Co.
Children need an outlet, confidence, and strength just like adults, and with a limited number of options for children of all backgrounds. This is especially true for children with Autism and ADHD, which is why an NC local created Stronger Than Labels Fitness training programs!
Everyone could use a massage after endearing the stress of the holidays! This place is a personal fave of mine, so snag a gift card or service from Massage and Healthy Living! Trust me, you will not regret it!
Pittny Creative is a woman-owned full service studio for all your design needs including: logos & branding, marketing support material, capabilities brochures, newsletters, annual reports and more!