2013 holiday gift guide: shop local

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Small Business Saturday is coming soon, and this year I'm inspired to give gifts that are meaningful and support small businesses. A personalized dog bowl for my sister's new puppy, monogrammed jewelry dish for my newly married bestie, and an adorable animal print for our friends with a new bundle of joy, all supporting local artists and business ladies, are some of my top picks for this giving season.

Do you make a conscious effort to support small businesses?

oh, baby!

With all of the recent pregnancy announcements around me (mostly in my office), I started thinking about what makes a good baby gift. It should be useful, and I like to give gifts that are unique. Below are some picks for a gift for a new mom or parents-to-be.

1- snuggly blanket

2- custom onesie

3- her first pair of gold shoes

4- how cute is this? an owl sleep sack

5- soft blanket that can be monogrammed!

My other favorite gifts are books that were childhood favorites, like Corduroy, touch and feel books (such as Pat the Bunny), and Paddington Bear. Gifts that sport New England sports teams are also a must!