ShopCOS 2016:: A Locally Sourced Holiday Gift Guide

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The holiday season is upon us!

We had so much fun putting together our ShopCOS 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for you! Let’s be honest: moms are usually the ones purchasing the holiday gifts for EVERYONE, and it’s not always an easy task. We often find ourselves scratching our heads wondering what to get everyone. Throw this in with the stress of the holidays, and it’s easy to find yourself thinking, This is NOT the most wonderful time of the year! In an effort to take a little bit of that stress off of your plate and to encourage you to shop small and support the families in our community, Colorado Springs Moms Blog has put together a stellar holiday gift guide just for you! It is our hope that this post will encourage you to turn to local Colorado Springs stores and merchants for all of your holiday gifts and shopping needs.

Check out our list below to discover great gift ideas and be sure to enter the giveaway below for your chance to win some of these fantastic gift packages too!

And to all a great holiday!

 

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COS I Love You

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
COSiloveyou Apparel

“COS I love you” (pronounced “cuz”) is a movement of diverse organizations and people who share a heart and passion for our city, who are determined to make a difference and who know we are better together!  This year, the focus of COSiloveyou is to help with our city’s number one need, which is our homeless neighbors.

The COSiloveyou store has a variety of amazing gifts.  Apparel for women, men and even kids – you can get gifts for the whole family.  They also have hats, coffee mugs, chapstick for the stocking stuffers and even branded coffee.  The best part about these gifts?  All the proceeds go back to loving our city!

You can purchase items at the COSiloveyou Store :: (located inside of Red Rock Offices)
6805 Corporate Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Suite 120 on weekdays Suite 140 on Sundays

Store Hours
Monday-Thursday 9-4pm
Sunday 9-1pm

All Photos Property of COSiloveyou.

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Everyday Summit

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
Art Print of Pikes Peak

Everyday Summit is all about simple and beautiful items for your everyday moments.  From owner Lindsie Blair, “We specialize in unique art prints and greeting cards. I love when a blank piece of paper starts to take shape into a beautiful piece of art.  Seeing something beautiful come from nothing brings me so much joy and I’m excited to share these items with you.” 

You seriously can’t go wrong here this holiday season! This amazing drawing of Pikes Peak will be a treasured gift.  She also offers beautiful Christmas cards and other Art prints and cards.  Her beautiful Christmas cards add a personal touch to the perfect gifts. 

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SafeSplash Swim School

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
Swim Lessons

Giving the gift of swimming lessons to a child for Christmas instead of a toy is giving a lifelong skill that saves lives! 

Tracey and Scott Ray are the local owners and operators of SafeSplash Swim School, Colorado Springs. From owners Tracey and Scott,  “As members of the Colorado Springs Community we have a deep commitment to the health, safety and well-being of the children and families of our community and the surrounding area.  We believe learning to swim is a very important life skill and we love seeing kids and adults progress in confidence and capabilities.  Beyond giving you peace of mind, swimming lessons give kids the opportunity to feel pride, confidence and to develop socially. Come visit our warm water (92 degrees) state of the art facility for a FREE TRIAL LESSON and learn why swimming at SafeSplash is the perfect Holiday gift for any child!”

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Red Rock Relish

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
Red Rock Relish Gift Box

Are you ready for a condiment to change your life? Red Rock Relish has gone above and beyond to make an outstanding Jalapeño Relish that kicks up just about any dish!

This healthy, low-sodium, gluten free food escalator brings an explosion of flavor to everything from eggs, to bratwurst, to spaghetti sauce! Foodies and gourmets are flipping over this amazing product. Order some Red Rock Relish today! Your mouth will thank you. 

The Red Rock Relish Gift Box includes two jars Jalapeño Relish (Medium and Hot) and a Red Rock Relish Recipe Book that contains some amazing ideas for use.

 

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Camino Massage Therapy

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
Massage

At Camino Massage Therapy, they believe in the benefits of therapeutic massage. They specialize in Therapeutic Deep Tissue, Ashiatsu Massage, Prenatal Massage, and On-Site Corporate Massage.

Therapeutic Massage has the ability to break up scar tissue caused by injury and repetitive use and reduce stress levels. Not only will you experience less pain and more function, but also you will leave in a state of deep “Camino” relaxation.

From owner Erin Poovey, “It is our goal to give you the best massage experience you have ever had. Our office is clean, modern, and inviting and our staff is highly train, knowledgeable, and has your well being at heart. A massage from Camino Massage Therapy makes a perfect holiday gift. It’s a wonderful way to show someone you care by giving them a gift of wellness. We hope to see you soon!”

Gift certificates are available for purchase on Camino Massage website or by stopping by their office. 

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LuLaRoe

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
Irma Top {A loose, knit “high-low” tunic with fitted mid-length sleeves}

LuLaRoe, where through fashion we create, freedom, serve others and strengthen families. A place where lives are being blessed and dreams achieved through love, confidence, purpose and growth.

“As a LuLaRoe Fashion Consultant I carry a variety of products from the clothing line including Cassie skirts, Classic Tees, Irma Tops, Julia dresses, Lindsay Kimonos, Maxi skirts, Patrick Tees (male shirt), Randy Tees, and One Size (00 – 10) butter soft leggings.”

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Beautycounter

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
Naughty and Nice Gift Set featuring the Charcoal Cleansing Bar and Purifying Charcoal Mask

Beautycounter is a mission driven company striving to get safe products into the hands of everyone. With some of the strictest ingredient selection processes in the industry they have banned parabens, phthalates, along with 1,500 other harmful ingredients that are linked to causing cancers, hormone dysfunction, and other illness and diseases setting a new health standard in our industry while also providing the performance.

Naughty and Nice Gift Set featuring our Charcoal Cleansing Bar and Purifying Charcoal Mask::

Created without harsh ingredients that can be overly drying to skin, these little ‘lumps’ of coal are pretty much the best gift you can give your skin this season. Charcoal absorbs impurities and purifies congestion without drying out skin. Use these staples as part of your beauty routine for smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin in less than 15 minutes. This gift-able duo comes in special holiday sizing and is packaged inside a limited edition red box.

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Coaltrain Fine Wine & Spirits

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
Gift Certificate to Coaltrain

Coaltrain Fine Wine & Spirits is the Springs’ premier retail location for fine wines, craft beer and craft spirits. With a friendly and knowledgeable sales staff ready to help you find the perfect bottle for any palate and price point, they are here to take the guesswork out of your holiday entertaining and gift giving!

If you haven’t yet, experience the Coaltrain difference for yourself and find out why they were awarded TRIPLE GOLD in the Independent’s 2016 Best of the Springs!

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Arbonne

COSMB Gift Suggestion::
Olive Blossom & Eucalyptus Body Butter

Arbonne is Botanically Based Beauty, Health & Wellness. company. Arbonne has developed products by combining the best of nature with leading science.. Products include Skincare, Bath & Body, Nutrition, Makeup and Kids Products. Each and every product is carefully formulated and crafted with potent botanicals to enhance your beauty, health and wellness. And improve your life, inside and out. Pure, Safe, and Beneficial.

Olive Blossom & Eucalyptus Body Butter is whipped to perfection with shea butter and coconut oil to moisturize and smooth your skin, leaving it softly scented with naturally derived essential oils inspired by fragrant blossoms with a cool eucalyptus touch. So good you’ll be reaching for more.

MORE LOCAL FAVES

PLAID PERSONALIZED STOCKINGS | LITTLE BIRD STUDIO 

WRAP BRACELETS | WENDY VINTAGE DESIGNS

 

CHRISTMAS CARDS | EVERYDAY SUMMIT

STAYCATION | GREAT WOLF LODGE

STOCKING HAT | IZZY’S GIFTS 

COS I LOVE YOU COFFEE MUG

CRAFT BEER TOUR SOAP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOAP MARKET

COLORADO FLAG WOOD ORNAMENT | SAGE 8 STUDIO

TEETHING BUNDLE | HAPPY NEST BOUTIQUE  

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HANGING KITCHEN TOWEL | LITTLE BIRD STUDIO

SPICES | SAVORY SPICE SHOP

COLORADO BLANKET | FERG’S NEST

SOCCER BUDDIES CLASSES

MANITOU INCLINE WATER BOTTLE | INCLINE BASECAMP

BOOKS | USBORNE BOOKS & MORE

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO MEMBERSHIP

DIAPER COVER | BABY COTTON BOTTOMS

AVEDA HAND RELIEF GIFT SET

We hope you enjoyed shopping our holiday gift guide! Now please feel free to enter the sponsored giveaways below to win a bundle with some of the featured items from some of our favorite #ShopCOS2016 businesses!

Winners will be announced on Monday, December 12th!

GIVEAWAY PACKAGE

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Colorado Aspen Tree Christmas cards – 12 pack from EVERYDAY SUMMIT

Gift Basket from SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL

Red Rock Relish Gift Box from RED ROCK RELISH

Massage from CAMINO MASSAGE THERAPY

Irma Top from LULAROE

$25 Gift Certificate from COALTRAIN FINE WINE & SPIRITS

Naughty and Nice Gift Set from BEAUTYCOUNTER

Olive Blossom & Eucalyptus Body Butter from ARBONNE 

Hop over to Facebook to Enter! 

(Not on Facebook? That’s okay! Leave us a comment and we’ll get you entered!) 

This is a sponsored Holiday Gift Guide compiled of some gift suggestions we are excited to showcase for you. Every last one of these recommendations has the Colorado Springs Moms Blog “stamp of approval,” and we personally solicited all companies for inclusion.