Why We Return Every November
There's a reason we come back to this one each November. As the season of gratitude settles in, we love to put that thankfulness into action, and few things feel better than gathering to celebrate the women in our community who are chasing their own dreams.
When you shop small, your dollars don't disappear into some faceless corporation. They land in the hands of a real woman, a neighbor, a friend, someone pouring her heart into something she built from the ground up. Our Holiday Vendor Showcase is our way of saying thank you to these women, and a reminder that choosing to support one another is one of the most meaningful gifts we can give.
A Night to Remember
This year's showcase was more than we hoped for. With tables full of handmade treasures and the happy hum of women connecting over them. More than a few holiday gift lists got a very happy head start. Each guest walked in with a $10 shopping voucher to spend, and our little shopping passport sent everyone wandering from table to table to discover someone new.
Meet the Women You Shopped
Every business below is worth a follow and a visit, whether you found your favorite on Wednesday or are discovering them for the first time right now. Show them some love online, and tell them PoShe sent you.
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Katee's individually packaged artisan cookies are the kind of treat worth hiding from the rest of the house, and she takes preorders for Christmas cookie assortments so your holiday hosting is handled.
Shop & Follow: @thisisbakedBusy Day Bites
Kelli's premium gluten-free protein bites come in Classic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Fudgy Brownie, the macro-friendly snack that actually fits a busy day.
Shop: busydaybites.com · Follow: @busyday_bites
All About That Dough
Jessica's organic sourdough loaves and goodies are baked with so much love, and yes, the samples were every bit as good as they sound.
Shop & Follow: @all_about_that_dough
Moxie Malas
Jessica handcrafts inspirational crystal and gemstone jewelry right here in Minnesota, the kind of meaningful piece you reach for again and again.
Shop: moxiemalas.com · Follow: @moxiemalas
Sterling & Sparkle
Kendra is your go-to girl for artisan sterling silver jewelry, bringing beautiful designs and a little everyday sparkle through Silpada.
Shop: Sterling & Sparkle · Follow: @SilverKendraM
Reverie Boutique & Co.
Christie brought a curated little pop-up of Reverie's cutest clothes and trending finds, so you could get a true feel for the boutique in one stop.
Shop: reverieboutiqueco.com
Follow: @reverieboutiqueco
Total Health and Healing Center
Shanna brought wellness right onto the floor with chair massages and light bodywork, alongside health products and gift cards that make feel-good gifting simple.
Shop: totalhealthandhealing.com
Follow: @totalhealthandhealingcenter
Norwex with Kim
Kim makes life a little cleaner and healthier with Norwex's cleaning solutions and luxurious skin and personal care, and there truly is something for everyone.
Shop: norwex.com/kimzahradka
Follow: @cleanhealthywithkim
Elevate Hope House
Melinda and Elevate Hope House shared DIY bath salts, a charm bar, and heartfelt devotions and apparel, all in support of their mission to love on young moms. Keep reading, because they are our December partner too.
Shop: elevatehopehouse.org
Follow: @elevatehopehouse_
Nancy Dilts Wardrobe Consulting
Sara and the Nancy Dilts team help you feel wonderful in what you wear through personal styling and color analysis, all with a beautifully sustainable approach.
Shop: nancydilts.com · Follow: @nancydiltswardrobeconsultingThe Glass Poppy
Poppy's table was a holiday wonderland of home decor, candles, Christmas pieces, and even a few gently used designer handbags. Shop: The Glass Poppy on eBay · Follow: @theglasspoppy
Gently Spoken ~ Gifts for the Heart
Cheryl has a gift for finding meaning in everyday life, creating little messages of love and encouragement that help you say what matters most, with most pieces $10 or less.
Shop: gentlyspoken.com · Follow: facebook.com/cheryl.karpenFind Your Elephants
Angie supports the whole woman at work and at home, with a mastermind and day retreats for women business owners plus her Calm Family Planner to keep everything running smoothly.
Shop: findyourelephants.com · Follow: @mrsangieweberSun Control of MN & Shining Light on Minnesota
Karissa protects your space and elevates your brand with window and architectural films, and she shines a light on local stories through her Shining Light on Minnesota podcast.
Shop: suncontrolmn.com · Follow: @suncontrolmn & @shininglightonmn
Welcoming Our Newest and Returning Members
This night was also a celebration of our growing community. We are so excited to welcome the new women who have joined us since our last event, and to thank the members who renewed and are choosing to keep growing right alongside us.
Our newest member: Karissa Dunham
Members who renewed: Bridget Herman, Angie Weber, Shanna Ghizoni
We are beyond grateful you are here. You are the heart of everything we do.
What's Next: Our December Give Back
Our December Give Back is getting festive! We are teaming up with Elevate Hope House to love on young moms and their little ones this holiday season, with a holiday wish list and supply drive and a festive evening of wrapping gifts together. Throw on your ugly sweater or holiday best and come be part of it.
Register here Shop their wish list here
With Gratitude
Thank you for shopping small and for showing up so fully for one another. You are what makes this community what it is, and every purchase and warm introduction on Wednesday mattered more than you know. We can't wait to keep this good energy going with you in December and all year long.
Written by Jennifer Dierkhising | Founder of PoShe | Power of She Contributor
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