✨Why Shopping Local Makes the Season Brighter

There’s a certain type of holiday magic that big-box stores just can’t bottle. It’s the magic of walking into a small shop where the owner knows your name… of discovering something handmade that doesn’t exist anywhere else… of supporting the very families who cheer your kids on at soccer games, serve you coffee on chaotic mornings, and show up at every community event with a smile.

When you shop local, you’re not just buying a gift.
You’re investing in the heartbeat of our Colorado communities — and helping local dreams stay lit like holiday lights. ✨

So grab your cocoa, cozy up, and let’s unwrap The Buzzy B’s Local Gift Guide filled with amazing nearby businesses offering gifts for every budget!

🎁 LOCAL GIFT GUIDE (With Price Ranges + Links!)

🧸 For Kids & Families

🧚 AZ Inspirations Plush Parties (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $15–$40
Build-a-plush magic brought right to your door. Perfect for birthdays or gifting a DIY plush kit.
🔗 https://azinspirations.com

🎨 Colorful Creations Art Studio (Falcon & COS)

Price Range: $12–$45
Pottery painting, kids’ workshops, ornament decorating, and gift cards for creative kiddos.
🔗 https://colorfulcreationsart.com

🐾 Little Fins Swim School (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $25–$120
Gift swim lessons — an experience AND a lifesaving skill.
🔗 https://littlefins.com

🧁 For the Sweet Tooth

🍪 Suga Moon Bakehouse (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $4–$12
The softest, thickest, dreamiest cookies you’ll ever taste. Holiday boxes available!
🔗 https://sugamoonbakehouse.com

🍩 Amy’s Donuts (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $9–$25
Colorful, creative, and absolutely irresistible — perfect for Christmas morning surprises.
🔗 https://amysdonuts.com

🎁 For Teachers, Neighbors & Stockings

🎄 Eclectic CO (Downtown COS + Old Colorado City)

Price Range: $8–$50
Local makers, candles, jewelry, stickers, bath products, ornaments — EVERYTHING cute.
🔗 https://shopeclecticco.com

🕯 Rocky Mountain Soap Market (Downtown COS)

Price Range: $6–$35
Handmade soaps, shower steamers, bath bombs, and the best local self-care gifts.
🔗 https://rmsoapmarket.com

🐶 For Pet Parents

🦴 House of Dog Training + Retail (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $5–$60
Healthy treats, puzzles, toys, and even training gift certificates.
🔗 https://houseofdogtraining.com

🐾 Bentley’s Pet Stuff (Castle Rock)

Price Range: $3–$40
Premium snacks, holiday toys, and everything to spoil your furry friends.
🔗 https://petstuff.com

🕯 For Moms, Sisters & Besties

🌙 Luna Float Spa (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $25–$120
A gift of peace — float therapy, facials, and relaxation packages.
🔗 https://lunafloatspa.com

💎 Renew Massage Studio (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $35–$110
Give the gift of stress-free shoulders and sanity.
🔗 https://renewmassagestudio.com

📚 For Book Lovers

📖 Poor Richard’s Bookstore (Downtown COS)

Price Range: $5–$30
Local charm, used books, new treasures, and perfect stocking stuffers.
🔗 https://poorrichardsdowntown.com

📚 Tattered Cover (Denver + Online CO)

Price Range: $8–$35
Colorado’s iconic bookstore — author events, kids’ books, and gift cards.
🔗 https://tatteredcover.com

🍺 For the Grown-Ups

🍻 Goat Patch Brewery (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $12–$40
Crowlers, merch, gift cards, and holiday brews.
🔗 https://goatpatchbrewing.com

🍷 D’Vine Wine (Manitou Springs)

Price Range: $15–$40
Local wine blended and bottled onsite — plus custom-label options.
🔗 https://dwinecolorado.com

🎨 For the Experience Lovers

🎭 Millibo Art Theatre (Colorado Springs)

Price Range: $10–$22
Kid-friendly shows + tickets make wonderful clutter-free gifts.
🔗 https://themat.org

🧊 Ice Skating at Acacia Park or Castle Rock Rink

Price Range: $10–$18
A winter outing wrapped in scarves, cocoa, and laughter.
🔗 City of COS: https://coloradosprings.gov
🔗 Castle Rock: https://crgov.com

Shop Small, Make a Big Impact

When you choose a local gift this season, you're choosing to brighten more than just someone’s holiday — you're lighting up our entire community. You’re helping small businesses thrive, supporting local families, and keeping Colorado creative, unique, and full of heart.

So go ahead — explore, shop, surprise, and enjoy the sparkle that only local love can bring.
Happy gifting, Hive! 🐝💛✨