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Your Etsy gift guide (localized) 🎁

Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
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These flower earrings are made from clay but have been varnished, giving them a nice shine. | Photo via Etsy
Pop quiz, San Antonians. What’s better than shopping local? For 100 points: Shopping local from the comfort of your own home, of course. Not only is it one of the best ways to support the local economy, but locally-crafted gifts tend to wow during the holidays (a big win in our book).

To kickstart your holiday shopping, we’ve rounded up 20 products we love from local Etsy shops — some of which hold the coveted Star Seller badge that’s given to sellers who consistently earn 5-star reviews, ship orders on time, and provide great customer service, aka less holiday stress for you.

Psst — Some of these items may sell out quickly due to limited quantities. Click on the link to the Etsy seller’s page to find something similar.

🎁 Under $25

Flight suit baby bodysuit ($13.95) | Suit up the tiniest future pilot with this soft cotton suit. | Trooper Clothing Store — Star Seller ⭐️

Texas bath bomb ($7.95) | Relax with the smell of Texas summers + therapeutic-grade essential oils. | The House on White Oak

Fiesta flower crowns ($18.95) | This paper flower crown is so puro — plus, when you’re not wearing it, it makes a great door or cabinet wreath. | Josephine & Co

🎁 $25-$50

Clay flower huggie earrings ($34) | These statement flower dangles are all unique + come in an array of beautiful pastels. | Em’s Clay & Craft — Star Seller ⭐️

State-shaped personalized cutting board ($40) | You could get your engraved bamboo cutting board in the shape of any state — but our pick is kind of obvious, right? | Aesthetic Wood

🎁 $50-$100

Bronze song lyrics sign ($87+) | The eighth anniversary is bronze, but you can commemorate your favorite song together in metal any time. | Honeycomb Proverbs — Star Seller ⭐️

“Texas-style” hook and ring game ($55) | Not only is this game set stylish + fun, but it’s perfect for the grown-ups to pass time over the holidays. | TKC WORX
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Monday, Nov. 28
  • 3rd Annual Hofmann Ranch Holiday Festival | Monday, Nov. 28 | 12-4 p.m. | Hofmann Ranch by Wedgewood Weddings, 448 PR 4742, Castroville | $12 | Take part in holiday festivities like photos with Santa, s’mores, hot cocoa, crafts, and movies with proceeds to benefit New Beginnings Children’s home.
  • Open Writers Lab with Dario Beniquez and Robert Allen | Monday, Nov. 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Gemini Ink, 1111 Navarro St., San Antonio | Free | This peer-driven workshop, held the last Monday of each month is open to writers of all levels and focuses on poetry, flash fiction, and short creative non-fiction.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
  • Story Time | Tuesday, Nov. 29-Tuesday, Dec. 27 | 10-11 a.m. | Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | Free | Visit the Reading Rug in Goliad Plaza for a Book of the Week and STEAM-related activity.
  • Lights of Esperanza | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Texas A&M University - San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio | Free | Head to the Southside for a festive atmosphere with food trucks, entertainment for the whole family, a holiday market, and a light show in the CAB Courtyard.
  • Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | Tuesday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $45-$120 | The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
  • Holiday Night Markets at Pearl | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy., San Antonio | Price of purchase | Holiday shoppers can head to Pearl to check off those gift-giving lists while supporting over 40 local vendors.
  • Swap N Shop | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 6 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio | $35 | Bring your gently used clothing, accessories, and small housewares to exchange with others and shop some amazing local artists and makers.
Thursday, Dec. 1
  • World Aids Day 2022 - Remembrance and Hope | Thursday, Dec. 1-Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Woodlawn Pointe Auditorium, 702 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio | Free | 11 panels of the National Aids Memorial Quilt will be on display for the week of events.
Friday, Dec. 2
  • San Antonio Spurs v. New Orleans Pelicans | Friday, Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center, San Antonio | $30-$1,702 | Cheer on the Spurs on their 50th anniversary season — be the first 10,000 in line to get a Robinson bobblehead.

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Weather
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Development
  • Soli Organic Inc. is building a $50 million indoor farm in the Brooks community — the first of its kind in Texas. The farm is expected to create ~100 jobs and produce an estimated five million pounds of produce every year. 🥕 (KSAT-12)
  • In case you missed it — Oxbow, the development arm of Silver Ventures, plans to build another multi-use development at Pearl. The team has its eyes set on transforming a vacant warehouse at 102 E. Josephine St. into a nine-story “mostly residential” structure with retail space on the ground floor. (San Antonio Report)
Biz
  • H-E-B is testing new self-checkout technology at the Schertz location. Shoppers in the area can currently try out a new scan-as-you-go checkout system part of a limited pilot program. 🍎 (San Antonio Express-News)
Family
  • Head to Southtown this weekend for a Family Saturday hosted by Contemporary at Blue Star. This Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1-4 p.m., visitors of all ages can take part in hands-on activities and art making with complimentary food and refreshments. 🖼️
Holiday
  • Looking for a fully-inclusive holiday experience? On select days through Friday, Dec. 23, Morgans Wonderland will yet again transform into a winter spectacular with holiday shows, Christmas light displays, pictures with Santa, and so much more ultra-accessible fun. ❄️
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  • It’s a good idea to review your Medicare plan options each year to see if you could get more benefits or save more money. This free seminar from Devoted Health is an easy, no-pressure way to do that — and learn about their Medicare Advantage plans. RSVP online or call 210-548-1022. (Disclaimer H7993_23P54_C).*
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.


Editor’s pick: Now that Turkey Day has come and gone, it’s time to address the age-old question: when is the appropriate time to put up winter holiday decorations?

If you think “after Thanksgiving,” we’re on the same page. But hey, no judgment here if you’ve already been decorating for a week, month, or even if you’ve got a Christmas tree year-round — especially if its rocking some gorgeous Felíz Modern ornaments.


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