Riesa Sumida

It’s always been important to me to support local/small businesses, and with everything going on in the world, it’s even more imperative that we support our communities over big box stores and corporations. This year, I’ve made it my goal to try to only buy gifts from small businesses, and you should too! Here are some of the places that I plan to shop at this season, but be sure to also check out what’s in your area! Happy Holidays to those who celebrate!

Here are some of our current favorite board games! Some of the links will take you to websites for local board games stores in our area, but I’d 100% recommend supporting local and checking out the stores near you!

Seattle has so many different places to eat and drink. As someone who currently lives in Seattle, here are the places that I always recommend to my friends and family!

As someone who grew up in Sequim and still visits often, in no particular order, here are my fave places to eat!

Bags are one of my favorite things to buy. Here are the bags and items that I’m currently using and loving!

Here are my current 5-star books of 2025! All of the links will take you to bookshop.org, so make sure to select a local bookstore in your area to support! I’m a library reader, so I’d also highly recommend checking out and supporting your local library!

My daughter just turned two, so here’s a list of the top gifts that she’s received this year for her birthday and other holidays! Some of the links will take you to a website for a local toy store in our area, but I’d recommend supporting local and checking out the stores in your area! Similarly, most of the book links will take you to bookshop.org, so make sure to select a local bookstore in your area to support!