ABQ Moms Blog Guide to Holiday Shopping :: #SHOPABQ2019

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This year as you pick out holiday gifts for your people, why not buy from businesses right here in the Albuquerque area? Put your money back into our local economy, and support the hard working men and women in our community. And there’s a huge added bonus . . . these items from these featured companies below are amazing! 

We hope this Holiday Shopping Guide not only encourages you to shop small, but also makes life a little easier for you this Christmas season by providing you with some great gift ideas. Let’s be honest: moms are usually the ones purchasing the holiday gifts for EVERYONE, and it’s not always an easy task. We often find ourselves wondering what to get everyone. Throw this in with the busyness of the holidays, and it’s easy to find yourself thinking, “This is NOT the most wonderful time of the year!” 

In an effort to take a little bit of that stress off of your plate and to encourage you to support the families who own small businesses in our community, Albuquerque Moms Blog has put together a stellar holiday shopping guide just for you!

AMERICAN HOME FURNITURE & MATTRESS

Refresh your home for the holidays with some decor and furniture from American Home Furniture and Mattress. Drape a cozy blanket over a bench or the end of the bed or both! Add some fluffy pillows in the colors of the season. You may even want to include a spot to prop up your feet or some new wall decor. An extra arm chair can add more seating and make a room feel new again. Consider buying one new key piece. Splurge on something that you love to make a big impact. You don’t have to replace everything to get that cozy, clean holiday feel. 

BABY SHARK LIVE

Take an adventure into the sea with Baby Shark as he joins up with his friend Pinkfong to sing and dance through some of your favorite new and classic songs! Baby Shark Live! is a state of the art enchanting kids spectacular .

In this one of a kind concert experience young fans will be dancing in the aisles as Baby Shark and friends, go on fun adventures to learn and meet new friends! Some of the hit songs include, Baby Shark, Five Little Monkeys, Wheels On The Bus, Jungle Boogie, and Monkey Banana Dance!

BOOKWORKS

Bookworks offers new releases and classics for both kids and adults, as well as fun and quirky gifts, calendars, sassy kitchen items, socks, gift certificates, and holiday cards.

Bookworks celebrates 35 years as a locally-owned and operated independent business. As one of Albuquerque’s last remaining local, independent bookstores, they are dedicated to supporting our community and connecting books and readers.

i9 SPORTS

How about an experience as a holiday gift? i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 and up in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, cheer, and ZIP Lacrosse™. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, i9 Sports provides a youth sports experience unlike any other, teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction that is fun for kids and convenient for today’s busy families. To us, it’s The Way Youth Sports Should Be®.

LAWS OF NATURE JEWELRY

Contemporary handmade jewelry based on forms in nature.

Laws of Nature Jewelry captures the wonder of nature’s ephemera by casting carefully selected specimens into solid sterling silver, ancient bronze, and gold. Shells, branches, minerals, coral, pods, and leaves are all transformed into wearable jewelry emphasizing the inherent sculptural and textural qualities of the original. Precious and semi-precious stones chosen for their unique qualities embellish and are celebrated in much of the work. Every piece tells a story of the profound human connection with nature.

Laws of Nature is a collaborative process between Michelle McGregor and Suzanne Thornton. Each brings a unique perspective and sensibility to the collection along with a passion for design, casting, and fabrication. They both live with their families in the high desert landscape of Santa Fe, NM.

“It’s exciting to see when someone finds a meaningful connection with our jewelry.”

LITTLE PIGGIES SHOEHORNS

In search of the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for the child who already has everything? Check out these adorable, colorful Little Piggies KiDS Shoehorns! Their patented T-Flex R-Flex technology gets kids shoes in in 30 seconds or less.

Kids will love their new found independence and you will enjoy a less stressful morning when heading out the door. 

OOH! AAH! JEWELRY

Ooh! Aah! is a local woman owned business. We have an amazing selection of affordable jewelry in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Located in the Heart of Nob Hill, Ooh! Aah! Jewelry has been a local favorite since 1988. We are proud of our continuous longevity in business.  Our customer service, relaxed comfortable setting, and our selection have been key elements to our success.

We have perfected the art of selecting jewelry by continuously keeping up with current trends in design. We are known for our “Affordable Luxury”. We specialize in custom design for both men and women.

Whether you are looking for the perfect wedding ring, special occasion jewelry, or that everyday earring,  you will find that Ooh! Aah! Jewelry has something for everyone. 

More Local Favorites

We hope you enjoyed shopping our holiday gift guide! Use the hashtag #ShopABQ2019 and show us what you’re excited to give this season.

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

This is a sponsored Holiday Gift Guide compiled of some gift suggestions we are excited to showcase for you. Every last one of these recommendations has the Albuquerque Moms Blog “stamp of approval,” and we personally solicited all companies for inclusion.