Resolution: Shop Local
01 Sweet Surprise Co.Santa's Little Helper Hot Cocoa Bomb--combine with hot milk for an indulgent cup of cocoa, $7, Etsy.com/shop/SweetSurpriseCompany
02 Zen Body Cafe Calendula Lotion Bar--soothe eczema, psoriasis, and other skin irritations with all natural beeswax and calendula, $12.50, Etsy.com or at Jean's Flowers in Smithville.
03 HexMundi Lovecraft No. 5 Scented candle--HexMundi creates scents inspired by your favorite television shows, literature, and mythology. $20, Etsy.com/shop/hexmundi
04 Hammerhand Coffee--local coffee isn't just a necessity. It's a luxury. Supporting a local company as they rebuild is a pleasure. Coffee by the pound starting at $13, Hammerhand.coffee.
05 Spa at Briarcliff gift certificates--If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that we need better posture and more massages. $5-500, SpaAtBriarcliff.com.
06 Arts memberships--whether you're a fan of the KC Symphony, the KC Ballet, the Lyric Opera, or the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, arts organizations need your support more than ever.
07 EtchLife Hold on to Hope Journal--whether you're journaling your gratitude or setting intentions for your day, this bright, cheery journal will capture your thoughts. $8, Etch.life or at their storefront in Liberty.
08 Movie theater gift cards--we all love a night at the theater and it has never been more important to support our local movie theaters. If you're not comfortable going out, consider renting a private theater with family for $99 at B&B Theatres or Screenland Armour. $99, Screenland.com or BBTheatres.com.
09 Sour Lemon Beverage--yes, there's more to KC than barbecue. Sour Lemon harnesses the benefits of apple cider vinegar in a tasty and portable way. Sample pack, $28, SourLemonBeverage.com.