East Valley Moms Blog is passionate about supporting all things local. There are so many incredible artisans, designers and business owners all over the Valley.
That’s why we are proud to bring you this hand-selected list of our 2018 Favorite Things from the Valley! Many of these businesses are mom-owned and all of these products are available right in town!
We hope that you will support these local businesses for Shop Small Saturday and all year long!
Thank you to Wildlings Photo Co. for the beautiful images!
Top Golf Gilbert
A sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy. Paired with an outstanding food and beverage menu, climate-controlled hitting bays and music, every Topgolf has an energetic hum that you can feel right when you walk through the door.
Capture your most treasured memories in a modern, fresh, and fun way! Children grow too quickly and photographs are our keepers of memories. We create custom photo backdrops and host monthly photo events for families to do just that – capture precious memories with your equipment and our backdrop. We open our doors two to four times a month to the public, but are available for private sessions. Our designs are stylish, creative, and one-of-a-kind. We also love collabs with pro-photogs: use our creations with your clients. Have an event coming up? Let’s take it to the next level with our designs.
Darling Three Photostop is offering East Valley Moms Blog readers who book a public session with them by 12.31.18, $5 off their total! Enter code EVMB5off at checkout. Book through their Instagram or Facebook pages.
Board & Brush
At Board & Brush, our goal is to turn you into a “DIY master” while connecting socially with your friends in our great workshop experience! Distressing, sanding with the grain, and staining are a few of the important steps we will guide you through to make your personalized wood sign look as though it has been with you for years—like a vintage heirloom.Hone your own passion for décor & DIY projects; we hand you the tools & direction, you create the friendships and craft. EXPERIENCE NOT NEEDED! JUST BRING YOUR CREATIVITY & PERSONALITY! WE WILL PROVIDE THE EDUCATION, MATERIALS & FUN!
Kettle Heroes
Kettle Heroes is an Arizona business focused on making a difference in the world through gourmet artisan popcorn. We handcraft amazing popcorn in small batches, using only premium, gluten-free, nut-free, and kosher ingredients. More importantly, we believe in giving back to our local community and consequently, donate a large portion of our sales to The Pat Tillman Foundation.
Lovebug Creatives
At Lovebug Creatives, each sign is hand crafted and made with love. As shoppers, we appreciate quality. That’s why we’re committed to creating signs that are stylish, fun and, most importantly, well made. Our wood signs and minis are full of personality and we offer a variety of shapes and sizes. Plus, we love partnering on custom orders. So, whether you’re looking to make your house feel like home or searching for the perfect gift, we’ve got you covered!
SanTan Brewing + Distilling
Arizona Owned. Arizona Brewed.
In 2007, SanTan Brewing Company opened the doors of its original brewpub, located in the heart of Historic Downtown Chandler. Founder and Brewmaster Anthony Canecchia’s mission of pairing craft beverages with craft food, to inspire great conversation still stands true today for Arizona’s largest craft brewery.
SanTan also features two friendly neighborhood brewpubs located in Historic Downtown Chandler (8 S. San Marcos Pl) and Uptown Phoenix (1525 E. Bethany Home Road).
AZ Craft Works
Chris and Erica, husband and wife team, creating hand crafted items from their home to yours. Growing up, Chris’ dad told him ‘when you have more time than money you spend your time and not your money’. This led to a passion for all things DIY. Erica jumped on board making a very long list of projects to keep Chris busy. As time went on she started learning more and now they are working side by side, but can only do so many projects for their own home. This love of building and working together has grown and expanded in to AZ Craft Works.
The Boyer Bakery, LLC
We are a family owned & operated bakery business, offering small batch and always made from scratch, baked goods for any occasion. Focusing first and foremost on quality and flavor, we incorporate simply beautiful and classy techniques to create eye-appealing desserts, all are sure to enjoy!
From simple gatherings, parties, corporate events or weddings, we love the opportunities to create something to sweeten your day!
We have a vast array of baked goods on our menu, but a customer favorite and what started it all, would be our ooey, gooey, cinnamon rolls! ( Which we are giving away to 2 lucky winners!)
Standard Wax
Standard Wax is all about creating products so beautiful you’ll never want to throw them away. Plus, they smell really great, too! Our Holiday 2018 collection features fragrances that transport you back to all of your favorite fall and winter memories. The Cozy candle from our Mood Collection is warm and inviting, encouraging you to relax with a cup of tea and a blanket on a chilly night.
Bumkins, Mini Social, & Zoolikins
Bumkins-
Feeding can be messy. With a line of products ranging from bibs to dishware, Bumkins aims to make mealtime less stressful for parents, and more fun for kids. Easy to wash, waterproof bibs feature fun prints, patterns, and characters from licenses like DC Comics, Disney, and Nintendo, along with Bumkins’ signature prints. Silicone dishes and bowls with suction bases help avoid airborne dishware. Also available are silicone teethers, snack bags, smocks, and more. Our Clear Front Travel Bag is perfect for staying organized.
Mini Social-
Mini Social is a multi-use venue that offers parents an indoor kid-friendly space to meet, work, or learn. During the day, we offer drop-in play, and during the evening and weekend hours, we are the newest place to host your own private event or photo shoot. Located in the 5th Avenue Boutiques in Downtown Scottsdale, Mini Social is surrounded by several independent boutiques and restaurants and is within walking distance of Scottsdale Fashion Square and the Scottsdale Waterfront.
Zoolikins-
Zoolikins is a curated children’s boutique, staffed and run by our very own team of mothers. With an emphasis on earth-friendly products, we offer a variety of safe, natural, and creative products for babies, toddlers, and their parents. We carry toys, books, feeding gear, sleeping gear, teething essentials, nursing supplies, baby carriers, cloth diapers, and much more. We offer classes and workshops that allow new parents to meet other parents in a safe, calm, and encouraging atmosphere while learning the basics in baby and childcare. Our boutique offers a baby changing area, a play area for children, and a comfortable rocking chair for nursing (or not nursing*) moms.
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