Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers ahead of St. Nick or Christmas morning, or small gifts to give during Hanukkah or on the last day of Kwanzaa, here are some of my favorite ideas for local stocking stuffers and small gifts:
Spruce Nail Shop OTR, Walnut Hills
Glass File + Case
Travel Hand Lotion
Cuticle Serum (Travel Roller)
Looking to make a gift basket with all nail care items? Grab a Spruce gift card to complete your set.
Handzy Shop + Studio Covington
Card Decks
Earrings
Candles
Mugs
Idea: get a bag of local coffee or tea from Churchill’s Fine Teas and a mug
Launch Party OTR
Skincare
Bath and Body
Makeup
Hair and Nails
Wildfire Hygge Goods Hamilton
Earrings
Stationery and Cards
Barware
Bengals Gamedey Goods
Grainwell Covington
Pop Cultur’d Co OTR
Apparel
Accessories
Stationery
Home
Honey Designs Jewelry Mariemont
Jewelry cleaner
Storage
Friendship bracelet making kids
Kid Friendly
Learning Express Toys Crestview Hills Town Center
Tonies
Arts and Crafts
Games
Travel Toys
King Arthur’s Court Oakley
Games
Toys
Arts and Crafts
LEGO
Gumdrop Covington
Books
Games and Puzzles
Crafts
Baby Toys
Pet Treats and Toys
Argos Natural Pet Food East Walnut Hills, Madeira, Pleasant Ridge
Food, treats, CBD supplements, food toppers, and toys for dogs and cats.
Brewhaus Dog Bones available at these breweries and from these local businesses
Hand-crafted, small batch dog treats made with spent grains from local craft breweries; a not-for-profit, 501c3 organization, that helps individuals with disabilities have meaningful, learning and work opportunities.
Jungle Jim’s International Market Fairfield, Eastgate
Food, treats, toys, and accessories for dogs, cats, birds, and more.
Pet Wants multiple locations
Food, treats, and toys for cats and dogs; bird seed; freeze-dried house-made treats.
Pugalicious Pet Treats retail partners here
Small batch freeze-dried treats without preservatives and using local ingredients.
Ornaments
Grainwell Covington
Wood and acrylic ornaments, including several that can be personalized
Lucca Findlay Market
Wood ornaments
Originalitees virtual and markets
Wildfire Hygge Goods Hamilton
Gift Cards
A gift card to a local business is another great idea. It may not feel “special” but you’re still supporting local, while the person you’re gifting for can go pick out anything they want. Check out the Queen City Card, which features dozens of participating restaurants, drinkeries, shops, markets, hotels, experiences, museums, and more. Plus Kroger often does Fuel Points promotions when you buy gift cards—2X all the time and up to 4X when you have the digital coupon—and their selection of local options expands every year and includes restaurants, breweries, entertainment, and more.
Cincinnati-Specific egift cards from Kroger:
Best of Brews (Lager House, Taft’s, 50W, Braxton)
Best of Brunch (Bagelry, Deeper Roots, Shires Garden, Nation, The Gruff, Press on Monmouth)
Best of Family Fun (Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Zoo, and Scene75)
Cincinnati Favorites (50W, Lager House, Taft’s, Nada)
Foodie Favorites (Che, Mazunte, Pompilio’s, Lucius Q, Incline Public House, Agave & Rye, Shires Garden, Butcher and Barrel)
Local Date Night (Hofbräuhaus, Kiki, Fireside Pizza, Anjou, Libby’s Southern Comfort, Otto’s, LouVino, Frida)
Locals Love (Mazunte, Covington Yard, Nation, Agave & Rye, Wooden Cask, Nine Giant)
If you have any questions or would like custom recommendations based on your preferences, just ask!