Your Etsy gift guide (localized) 🎁

Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers

Light the candle and inhale the sweet scent of victory. | Photo via Etsy

Pop quiz, KC. What’s better than shopping local? For 100 points: Shopping local from the comfort of your own home, of course. Not only is it one of the best ways to support the local economy, but locally-crafted gifts tend to wow during the holidays (a big win in our book).

To kickstart your holiday shopping, we’ve rounded up 17 products we love from local Etsy shops — some of which hold the coveted Star Seller badge that’s given to sellers who consistently earn 5-star reviews, ship orders on time, and provide great customer service, aka less holiday stress for you.

Psst — Some of these items may sell out quickly due to limited quantities. Click on the link to the Etsy seller’s page to find something similar.

KCtoday_Aldi_Quarter_Keeper_Etsy — The Aldi shopper in your life needs this quarter keeper.

🎁 Under $25

Meal planner notepad ($15) | Keep meal planning simple with this no-frills organizer — plus, check out handcrafted wall clocks on the Etsy store. | Decoylab — Star Seller ⭐️

“Home Sweet Home” doormat ($11.97+) | You’ve got plenty of options for these classic, hand-painted coir doormats. | Urban Owl

Custom dog decal ($5+) | Send in a photo of your pet, and get back a hand-drawn vinyl decal for your car. | Pawsitively Southern — Star Seller ⭐️

“Smells like victory” Kansas City candle ($16.50+) | These Chiefs-themed leather + sandalwood candles smell like victory. | Barley & Hops Craft Candles

Aldi quarter keeper keychain ($7.50+) | We’re way too excited about this one. Never be left without a cart quarter again. | The Shout Out Shop

Funky arch earrings ($22) | Make a statement with these speckled orange earrings or any of Letterschae’s eccentric accessories. | Letterschae

KCtoday_Initial_Ring_Etsy_Gift — A simple and personalized gift they’ll love.

🎁 $25-$50

Personalized silver initial ring ($49) | This elegant 1.3-millimeter band is hand-formed, soldered + stamped with initials. | Meadowbelle Market

Arrowhead Stadium seating chart print ($32.99+) | Be the best fan you can be with this vintage-style art of the best place in football. | Sporting Standouts — Star Seller ⭐️

Personalized quote sign ($30.60+) | “Live laugh love” or “C’est la vie” — get your favorite quote printed on a rustic wood board. | Custom Wood Sign Studio

Fleece-lined faux sheer thermal leggings ($26.83+) | Keep warm and look good in these plush, breathable leggings disguised as sheer stockings. | Sadji Treasures — Star Seller ⭐️

Newborn Santa hat ($24.99) | Protect your newborn’s noggin with this knot hat made with love. | Little Ones Love

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Today, Nov. 28

Visit Santa Claus at Crown Center | Monday, Nov. 28-Saturday, Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Crown Center | $12+ | Capture the holiday magic with a Santa Claus photo opportunity. 🎅

Tuesday, Nov. 29

World Cup Watch Party | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 11 a.m. | KC Live! Block | Free admission | Watch your favorite team’s match on the big screen. ⚽
Giving Tuesday Drink to Donate | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 3 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., Kansas City, MO | Purchases will benefit G.I.F.T — an organization that provides grants to Black-owned businesses in KC.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

2022 Holiday Market | Wednesday, Nov. 30-Saturday, Dec. 17 | 12-7 p.m. | The Well, 7421 Broadway St., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Check out gallery-ready paintings, silkscreen prints, and original t-shirt designs at this holiday market. 🛍️

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Four cheers for four cocktails 🥂

Westport Cafe’s new cocktails

Say hello to Mr. Moonlight at Westport Cafe. | Photo by KCtoday

City Editors Bella and Travis checked out four of the eight new cocktails at Westport Cafe — located at 419 Westport Rd. Not only were our taste buds quite satisfied, we also walked away with some knowledge about the cafe itself.

The drinks

Our first sip was the Suze Valley Blast, a bright green cocktail that combines two French aperitifs.
Next was the Satisfied Mind — which features apple cider + poached pear. Talk about a perfect autumn beverage.
Our third drink was the Yellow Datsun, a rum tiki cocktail with egg white and a fall flavor that shocked our whole table.
We topped off the evening with their citrus-flavored take on an espresso martini — the Mr. Moonlight.

A few facts

Our cocktail experience was thanks to the new bar manager, Andy Weathers. Let him know we sent ya.
The cafe offers cocktail + cooking classes, consulting services, and catering.
The co-owners Romain Monnoyeur + Kevin Mouhot met at a culinary school in France.

Weather

53º | Mostly sunny | 5% chance of rain

Today is

Cyber Monday. For those who prefer to do holiday shopping in the safety of their pajamas, this is your day. Still want to shop local? Check out this list of small businesses in KC.

Watch

The Country Club Plaza lights are officially on for the holiday season. Did you miss the KC tradition this year? See the magic happen here. ✨

Award

We can’t believe it’s not first place butter. Shatto Milk Company’s garlic butter won second place in the flavored butter category at the World Dairy Exposition in Madison, WI (oh hey 608today). The annual exposition serves as a forum for dairy producers to compete + exchange ideas. 🧈

Shop

Trying to find the perfect gift for that special someone who seems to already have it all? Check out Uncommon Goods — an online marketplace for unique and globally-sourced gifts. A few of our favorites include this personalized bamboo cheese board, pickleball paddle tote bag, and indoor s’mores fire pit. 🎁*

Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Rams 26-10 at Arrowhead Stadium yesterday. The team is hitting the road next weekend to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 4. 🏈
Get the outdoor enthusiast in your life a gift that delivers year-round. The Sportsman’s Box is a quarterly gear subscription of personalized boxes that match your loved ones’ customized profile of hunting and fishing interests. Bonus: Use code for 6AMCITY for 25% off your first shipment. 📦 *

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Saving money the cyber way

There’s still time to catch these deals. | Graphic provided by 6AM City

If you missed our Black Friday deals, you’re in luck because our online store Six & Main still has amazing savings just for you.

Shop up to 40% off gifts for the homebody, party host, pet lover, and adventurer in your life.

Take advantage of these deals:

$10 off when you spend $50
$30 off when you spend $100
$60 off when you spend $150

Oh, we’ve got more gifts…

SAVE + SHOP NOW

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Bella.

Editor’s pick: Last week I asked for espresso martini recommendations, and as expected, you showed up with answers. Almost 30 answers, to be exact. Stay tuned for my taste test results + favorite spots in a future IG post. 👀

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Editorial: Bella Rainey, Travis Meier, Dayten Rose, Josh Kranzberg, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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