Announcing Go Ask Mom's 2019 Made by Mom Gift Guide!
Every Monday, I highlight a local mom who is making a difference in her community. Maybe she's building something. Maybe she's creating something. Whatever she's doing, she is taking risks and finding success as she follows her passions.
And every November, I announce Go Ask Mom's Made by Mom Gift Guide, which features a dozen of these local moms. As you plan your holiday shopping, I encourage you to consider these local mom-run businesses and support their amazing work. Over the next several weeks, you'll hear more about each them and the work they are doing.
Without further ado and in no particular order, here's our ...
2019 Go Ask Mom Made by Mom Gift Guide
Earth-Kissed Beauty
Kristin Pridgen, a Garner mom, is behind Earth-Kissed Beauty, a line of natural and organic skincare products.
Zankhna Designs
Zankhna Parekh, a mom of three in Durham, launched Zankhna Designs in 2013 to pursue her love of fashion design. Her latest collection, the Zaftan, features a modern twist on the traditional kaftan that's made of pure silks and includes hand-done embroideries.
Vibrantly Blue
With Vibrantly Blue, Jen London, a Raleigh mom of three, offers placemats, embroidered dish towels and small batch handmade soaps.
On Holiday Jewels
A mom of two in Chapel Hill, Shannon Sautter's On Holiday Jewels offers artisan jewelry for women who appreciate a modern style.
geekchicfashion
Lysandra Weber, a mom of two, offers up a line of jersey skirts and tops that are both comfortable and chic with her geekchicfashion.
Light Is Love Candles
With Light Is Love, Jayne Hopkins, a mom of three in Raleigh, makes fragrant 100% soy wax candles that are phthalate-free, lead-free, zinc-free and dye-free.
NC Cookie Momster
Maria Buckenberger, an Apex mom of two, is the mom behind NC Cookie Momster, whipping up all kinds of old fashioned cookies — from chocolate chunk to ice oatmeal and molasses.
Rooted Designs
Carolyn Reese is a mom of three in Rocky Mount. She and her husband hope to add to their family through adoption, so she launched Rooted Designs, offering all kinds of jewelry pieces, to raise funds for the adoption process.
Mama's Salsa
Mama's Salsa features fresh chips and salsa made by Crystal Harris, a mom of three. She also takes special orders for guacamole and fresh flour tortillas.
Cambridge Rose
Jane Smith, a mom of two, uses locally reclaimed materials to make wooden signs that feature her own creations and custom designs with her Cambridge Rose.
Inside-Out Strong
Seeing the need to help tween and teen girls become confident and strong with authentic hearts, positive minds and strong bodies, Sarah Schall, a mom of four in Apex, launched Inside-Out Strong, offering dynamic workshops for moms and daughters and an online course too.
Fricks Farm & Apiaries
Ingrid Fricks offers honey, beeswax candles and other hive products from her family's farm, Fricks Farm and Apiaries, in Chapel Hill.
