This year, as you’re making your list and checking it twice, we want to encourage you to THINK LOCAL.
Our 10 ideas include gift items and experiences from some of our favorite local businesses – and many are offering promotions JUST for Milwaukee Mom readers.
We know there are so many options when doing your holiday shopping – but if you want to keep your dollars local to Wisconsin, these make a great start!
Milwaukee Pretzel Company
Handcrafted, traditional Bavarian soft pretzel gift boxes including artisanal dips. Shipped FRESH nationwide! Made using only the highest quality ingredients and free of preservatives, artificial flavors and colors. All pretzels are made in a peanut and tree nut free facility.
Mouse Magic Travel, LLC
Mouse Magic Travel, LLC plans amazing vacations for families and couples looking for their next getaway. Our friendly travel planners specialize in theme park destinations, major cruise lines, all-inclusive resorts, and more. Best of all, our travel planning services are complimentary when you book your vacation package with us! Your Mouse Magic Travel planner will uncover additional ways to save if you are on a budget, or find special upgrades if you are seeking a premier vacation experience. This holiday season give the gift of family travel and make memories to last a lifetime!
Wilderness Resort
This holiday season give the gift of quality family time with a vacation to Wilderness Resort! We have 4 indoor and 4 outdoor waterparks totaling more than 12 football fields of water fun! Plus, we have our NEW Aquavia Lumina Enchanted Night Walk, Take Flight Aerial Adventure, go-karts, mini golf, 3 mega arcades, laser tag, an indoor ropes course, Timberland Playhouse paint your own pottery and more!
Edvest 529
Edvest 529 is Wisconsin’s College Savings Program that offers a flexible way to save for higher education and provides triple tax advantages. It takes just $25 and 15 minutes to open an Edvest 529 account, and funds saved can be used at colleges, technical schools and graduate schools nationwide and many abroad. In addition to tuition, funds may be used for certain room and board expenses, books, supplies or other qualified expenses.
Satara Home and Baby
Satara Home & Baby offers a beautiful selection of organic and natural products with an emphasis on products that promote healthy sleep. Our organic bedding and mattresses are crafted with organic cotton, pure wool and natural latex to minimize your exposure to toxic chemicals.
We partner with reputable mattress makers, such as Savvy Rest, Suite Sleep and Naturepedic, to bring you safe, natural alternatives to conventional mattresses and bedding. And because infants are most susceptible to the negative effects of chemicals, we offer an expanded line of natural and organic baby products.
Ruckus & Glee
Ruckus & Glee is a toy, game, and puzzle store for the young and young at heart. We are located in Wauwatosa, WI. Visit us and you’ll have the chance to learn a new game, send a wind-up toy on its way, and build a new marble run. Our products are chosen for their ability to engage the imagination and their quality. No matter your budget, you will find something playful and fun.
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Inspire wonder through play. The ultimate destination where your child can play, learn and grow.
At Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, every visit sparks curiosity and learning. Explore interactive exhibits designed to fuel your child’s imagination while helping them develop important skills.
Baby Jack & Company
Sensory tag toys and children’s products designed by Mom and Kids in Wisconsin. Stroller toys and soothers, soft & touch teethers, crinkle toy for tummy time, all Baby Jack items teach with the fabric designs (learn Wisconsin state facts!).
Evokes the 5 senses of touch, taste, sight, sound and smell. We have sports products, Milwaukee Bucks loveys and fabrics that raise awareness for NICU babies, CHD, Down Syndrome, Rainbow Babies and we do custom corporation designs!
HoneyBee Sage Wellness & Apothecary
HoneyBees thrive in community and we joyfully welcome you to ours! HoneyBee Sage is an herbal apothecary, tea cafe, and metaphysical shop located on Historic King Drive. Join us for a cup of tea or an alcohol-free craft cocktail.
Kids are welcome! Within our community we have become a resource for herbs, medicinal herbal teas, clean body products, metaphysical healing tools, and more. See you soon, HoneyBee!
I bought myself a Milwaukee sweatshirt and got so many more ideas for gifts!