After celebrating quietly amongst our immediate families in 2020, we are in the holiday spirit earlier this year, ready to shop and pick out the perfect gift for family, friends, and neighbors.

The pandemic has been a time of deep reflection and transformation for so many women. We’re inspired by their stories and are excited to support women-owned businesses with our first annual Rumblings Women's Gift Guide featuring unique items for any woman in your life. This list was curated from recommendations from our Rumblings community, as well as from our personal experiences.

There has never been a better time to shop and support women-owned small businesses with worldwide shipping delays and sparse inventory at national retailers.

Isadore Nut Company makes award-winning snacks and gifts that are more than just delicious and good for your body. They also ensure half their staff is people with disabilities. The others are women, people of color, and immigrants. They give people the chance to learn new skills and accomplish their goals by giving them a job.

Give a gift of good health and sustainability—honey. Bees are responsible for pollinating ⅓ of the world’s food supply, including many fruits and vegetables that are important to a healthy diet. Honey is a natural sweetener with nutritional benefits, but it’s also critical to the existence of honey bees, which are in turn essential to our health. Gift natural honey straight from Bolton Bees Beekeeper, Chiara Bolton. Shop location-specific, solar-produced, or custom-label honey.

Their gift to you is free shipping on orders over $14. Code: RUMBLINGS

Gaderian Wines is a women-owned winery and wine you can drink with your friends and family around the table, firepit, picnic blanket, or living room. Celebrate these women with the woman in your life by sharing a bottle of Gaderian wine.

Robin Asbell is an author, educator, and natural foods chef who creates luscious, feel-good food. Treat the food lover in your life to a new cookbook for inspiration or a virtual cooking class for fun times with friends.

Handcrafted jewelry utilizing new, recycled, and vintage materials. Shop Ear Things By Laura Wolovitch.

Art jewelry by Laura Stamper Designs is described as the antidote for ordinary. Laura has been creating one-of-a-kind pieces for 29 years. You can find her jewelry on her website or Etsy.

Find Minnesota jewelry designer Susan Horowitz’s designs at one of her Etsy sites, SHExclusive or Minnesota Stoned.

We confess these handcrafted clutches are one of our favorite gifts to give and receive. They are perfect for a casual lunch or date night, but we also use them for cords, make-up, and other miscellaneous items. They are a must-have go-to accessory! You can shop designs here and here.

Trying on swimsuits has never been a positive experience for either of us until we found Nani Nalu Beachwear Boutique. Rumblings women have described the unique in-store or virtual shopping experiences as "life-changing.”

Give the gift of a unique shopping experience to your friend, sister, daughter, wife, or mother by making an in-person appointment and purchasing a gift card for a new suit or other pieces of resort wear or a gift card to the online experience called SUITCASE. Get started here.

Founded by Pam Kirton, an award-winning artist and illustrator, and Saeteesh, a model and entrepreneur, Kirtonized is a unique one-of-a-kind clothing gift. Contact Pam and Saeteesch by DMing them on Instagram at @kirtonized to co-design a custom gift.

ATELIER957 is a women's fashion boutique offering hand-picked clothing and accessories from small design houses worldwide. They believe in being chic, flattering, and unique at every age, size, & shape.

Inspirational clothing with a deeper purpose embodies what the woman in your life believes. Find motivational t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, flannels, and more by Monique Maxwell.

Grethen House has been at the forefront of introducing cutting-edge fashion to Minneapolis since 1990. They showcase a thoughtfully curated collection of designers available locally and online that any woman would love.

ModernWell is a women-centered collaborative workspace that balances independent spirit with holistic well-being, championing a one-of-a-kind, work-like community. Membership in a well-being-focused women’s co-working space in your community is a great gift.

Kula Yoga is an all-inclusive, woman-run, boutique yoga studio providing in-person, streaming, and 24-hour playback yoga classes, workshops, private lessons, and retreats for all fitness levels. Classes range from high-intensity conditioning classes or open flow vinyasa classes to restorative classes to help you gain flexibility and relax. Kula Yoga specializes in safe, results-oriented instruction with a keen focus on physical alignment and spirituality. Give the gift of movement in an enviroment that allows women to explore and deepen a yoga practice in fresh and exciting ways.

Help someone you love transform fears into compassion for being good enough as she is and find support for her to dare to become what she desires with life coaching sessions from Shelly Melrose from Rhythm For Living.

Do your female friends or family members have an upcoming trip or simply enjoy seeking new and exciting local hot spots? The Scout Guide connects people with local businesses, entrepreneurs, and others in more than 60 U.S. cities that both locals and travelers should know about.

Tameka Jones helps women feel good one tube at a time—lipstick, that is. Lip Esteem is a new cosmetic brand born out of pure ambition and passion. With more than 25 shades, the Lip Esteem look is plant-based, gluten-free, and cruelty-free, and full of life and vibrancy!

Personal stylists help any woman look fabulous and radiate confidence in the colors and shapes that suit her best. Check out the consultant directory to find a House of Colour stylist in your area.

Between Grit and Grace: The Art of Being Feminine and Formidable by Sasha Shillcutt, MD

Her Path Forward: 21 Stories of Transformation and Inspiration Edited by Julie Burton and Chris Olsen

Notes from the Rocket by Christine Mason Miller

Unlocked: How Empowered Women Empower Women by Jane Finette

Women-owned businesses represent a critical part of economic and business growth. And, studies show that women reinvest up to ninety percent of their income in their families and communities. We hope you’ll join us this holiday season and throughout the year in supporting and lifting up amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs, makers, and small businesses by shopping female-owned whenever possible!

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