Dear Santa..

I've been.. reasonably good this year ;) Not like.. I want a car or a ring good.. but I'll try harder next year =) 

But this year.. I'm thinking small.

Small business, that is..

Omaha is so full of opportunities for people trying to make it on their own terms.. lets try to support small business and local charities this holiday season!

If you know someone with any services you can give as gifts, support them! Small business is HARD!
Jacob Duncan is an incredible local musician who offers his talents as a music teacher.. in addition to his regular gigs playing concerts, weddings, parties... heck.. sometimes he just grabs his guitar because you didn't look as happy as you could be if he WERE playing..
Small craft items Like bows and clips from Curly by Anna Rose make great stocking stuffers.

Give prints of a local artist's work.. they're usually very reasonably priced and make such a beautiful, original gift! You'll never find anything like a William Holland original watercolor or graphite. Check out Curbside Clothing for everything from prints to t-shirts and jackets!

A 1 year membership to Bob's Fitness, which is Privately owned and operated in Bellevue, is an inexpensive way to get a jump start on your new year's resolution, start a healthier life, keep money in Nebraska.. and support a small business owner.

Obviously I could advertise my OWN small business *ahem! LockeYoga which is currently offering single sessions and gift certificates for private in-home yoga at 50% off* Ahem! Scuse me there.. somthin caught in my throat ;)

Or for that truly hard to buy for person on your list.. well.. do they really NEED another novelty mug? Take that $15 dollars and donate it in their name to a cause you know would speak to them. Youth Emergency Services of Omaha is ALWAYS grateful for any assistance you can offer.. and the work they do is SO important to at-risk and homeless youth! 

So please, Santa.. let's be mindful this holiday! Of course everyone loves knowing you've thought of them and spent your dollars on something extra pretty.. but lets do something more meaningful to the people around us this season =)

And to any of my friends who have happened upon this Christmas wish.. if you have any businesses or charities to recommend, please do so!!

Thank you Santa! And I'm sorry for all the times I've sworn in traffic. But seriously.. it's Nebraska! Did nobody else see the snow coming?!.. again.. next year, I'll do better ;)

Love, Sara