For the locavore: 

• A share in a Winter CSA farm, like Taproot Farm Pa.
• Gift certificate to a store offering quality food and home goods, we suggest:
• Riverwards Produce
• Poppy's Greengrocer
• Primal Supply Meats
• Package Free Store
• Kensington Community Food Co-op

To taste:

• Unique and tasty pickles from Fishtown Pickle Project
• Locally crafted and distilled spirits like Stateside Vodka or New Liberty Distillery
• A healing set of tea from Terra Luna Herbals
• Local coffee, we love Old City Coffee
• Beautifully crafted and equally delicious chocolates from Aurora Grace Chocolates

For the home bodies:

• Ceramic mugs from local artists like; Felt and Fat, Clarissa Eck, or Curious Clay
• Candles from Old City Canning Co. or Dilo Home Candles
• Cozy alpaca crew socks (find them at Cuttalossa)
• Handmade soaps, natural perfumes, and skincare from Duross & Langel

To inspire the chefs in your life:

• A subscription to Edible Philly
• Gift certificate to a local restaurant, might I suggest Musi and River Twice, where you can wipe your mouth on our napkins!
• Cooking class or event: 
• Audrey Claire Cook
• The culinary literacy center at the free library of Philadelphia
• Primal Supply Meats 

Of Course it’s equally fun to browse in a special store and discover that perfect gift you never would have dreamed was out there. Here are a few places that offer beautifully adjudicated collections of ethical and local gifts.

• Moon and Arrow
• Harvey Oak Mercantile
• Cuttalossa
• Isabella Sparrow
• Rituals

So, you see, there are plenty of fantastic local businesses to support during this season of giving, be inspired to gift local this year and keep your community strong!

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