LEAGUE Local Gift Guide

Christmas is rapidly approaching, and we've been warned repeatedly to shop early if you want something delivered on time. But we have a better idea...avoid shipping costs and delays and shop locally! To help you out, we asked our agents and LEAGUE peeps (who are super talented at gift-giving) to share a few of their favorite local shops and gifts for our "Local Gift Guide!"

Here are a few suggestions that we're digging (and we hope you will, too)...

1. "We love our Traeger grills. I purchased both of them at Jabo's Hardware in Westcliff Shopping Center (jabosace.com). It's a great gift for the "grill master" in your family!" -Kellie Bullinger
   
   
2. "Shop Uncle Bobby (unclebobbywashere.com), a local lifestyle brand. I love the quirky designs and his intentionality behind the messaging. Grab a one-of-a-kind shirt or hat, or snag a beanie or koozie as stocking stuffers! He even created shirts specifically for Ft. Worth and Aledo!" -Luke Syres
   
3. "I love the neighborhood-themed candles at University Carwash. Great gifts for clients and friends!" -Amanda Easley (ps. They have great cards and stationery as well!)
   
4. "The perfume rollers from Winton and Waits (wintonandwaits.com) make the perfect stocking stuffer or teacher/friend gift ! I keep one in my car, my purse, and at home! The Charcoal Sage scent is my fave." -Sarah Webb
   
   
5. "For the men in your life, you definitely want to check out the razors from Supply.co! Our friends and local couple, Patrick and Jennifer, create sleek, "old school" razors and grooming products with a vision of their products becoming family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation!" -Matt & Jessica Lewis (note: these do ship, but you will receive them in 3-5 business days)
   
   
6. "I love investing back into the city and into those doing excellent and creative work. I dig the drinkware from shopfwlocals.com for a memorable, fun and laid back gift, or kendalldavisclay.com for unique, thoughtful handmade gifts." -Mark Philpot
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7. "A client-friend of mine owns mavwickscandles.com. The candles smell amazing, but what sets them apart is the story they tell of their creator's personal experience overcoming postpartum depression." -Carley Moore
   
   
8. "I love to send samples from The Vending Nut Co (vendingnutco.com) to family and friends!" -Teacy Bernardy
   
   
9. "A client friend of mine is the proud owner of Ida + Mae home (idamaehome.com). They sell duvets, quilts, pillows, etc for the home, including Texas and city-specific pillows! Everything is made locally, and soon she'll have a storefront in Aledo!" -Dillon Dewald
   
   
10. "I love gifting a local experience or membership. I give my husband a yearly membership to The Kimbell (kimbellart.org) every year. I think a zoo membership (fortworthzoo.org) is a great gift from the grandparents!" -Heather Teems
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11. "Wildtoad toffee (wildtoadtoffeeshop.com) is a local toffee maker and they are DELICIOUS!  You can choose from dark or milk chocolate covered toffee in a variety of sizes, including Texas-shaped toffees. The owner, Cheri, is so sweet!" -Elle Snodgrass
    
    
12. "My favorite gift to pick up are these great notepads from Simple Things (simplethingsfurniture.com)! They make great additions to a gift basket, or as a stand-alone gift for friends and teachers." -Amy Normand
    
    

Other local spots that came up in conversation were Gifted, The Green Queen B, Melt, Restore & Revive, BKids, Shop Small Fort Worth, and Morgan Mercantile. And don't forget, we've got some great LEAGUE swag available! Obviously there are too many options to list here, so we encourage you to explore Fort Worth and find your new favorite ways to support local business!

Happy Gifting!