Small Businesses and Christmas!

 Dear Summer,

Merry early Christmas! As we prepare to celebrate Jesus’s birthday we also have to prepare for gift giving too! This year I made it a point to support some of the local small businesses in the Cumberland County area and Harrisburg area. Here are some of my favorites that I will be buying gifts from this Christmas.


Glitz Soap Co.




Alabaster Soaps




Hope’s Facial Moisturizer


Paulus Mt Airy Orchards








Oak Grove




The Cracked Pot (employs youth that are approaching or already aged out of foster care.)







Capital Joe


Pure Bean Coffee (10% of profit goes to Wildheart Ministries)










 







 Kourtney Cannon Art (order on instagram or facebook @kourtneycannonart)






Wild Darlings Handmade





*Ministries to give to this season*
 



Encountered Heart Ministries



                                                                                

Wild Heart Ministries



I hope that you enjoy this Holiday season and find joy in the hope of Jesus Christ coming down to earth to be our Savior.

Love,

aubs <3



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