Beyond the Cart: Supporting the Heart of Our Community
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Hi there, and welcome! We’re thrilled to share that we’re moving our Motherhood for Good newsletter over to Substack. 🎉 Here, you can subscribe to receive regular updates on all things motherhood, politics, and social good—right in your inbox. Want to take it a step further? Upgrade to a paid membership for more community interaction, behind-the-scenes content, early access to events, and to support the work we do every day to make keeping you informed and engaged accessible and approachable. (Nothing will change over on IG, this is just for those who want to be more involved and in the loop.)
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week and found some time to unplug, recharge, and—fingers crossed—navigate family gatherings with minimal drama.
Since today is Small Business Saturday, we wanted to spotlight some incredible businesses owned and operated by people right here in our own Motherhood for Good community. Plus, we’ve added a few of our cult-favorite shops that we turn to for gifts, self-care, and everything in between.
We know there are so many more amazing businesses out there, so if we’ve missed someone, drop us a note! We’d love to hear who else we should support and highlight.
Let’s dive in and make this holiday season one that uplifts and empowers our community. Happy shopping…for good!
Gifts, Books, Art & Play
The Little Village Play Cafe (Wauwatosa)
Your one-stop shop for families with children 0-6 years old. Whether you’re looking for a delicious latte, a place to engage with other parents, educational opportunities, a party rental, the perfect gift, or a place to let children's imaginations run wild —Little Village has it all under one roof!
Little Geese Shop (Currently: in Little Village!)
A boutique dedicated to stylish, sustainable, primarily second-hand kids’ clothing and gear. Carefully curated with the intention of reducing waste, and making fashionable clothes and high quality gear accessible and available to parents.
Antology (Madison)
Anthology is a paper and craft shop owned by the sisters Komai. The mission of the store is to facilitate creativity, accomplished by 1) selling works by local and independent artists, including the two sisters; 2) selling goods that spark creativity; 3) providing space for people to create and 4) supplies for people to take home and create with; and 5) donating money to local non-profits, especially for art supplies for the youth of our community.
The Waxwing strives to bring in quality handmade work from artists in the community and around the country so that you can treat yourself or find the perfect gift.
Creating transformative art and apparel to educate, empower, and inspire anti-racist action in the hopes of creating a more just society.
Fischberger’s Variety (Milwaukee)
Toys and puzzles for kids and adults, plus local items, books, housewares, cards, stationary, jewelry, clothes and craft supplies.
Art of Joy (Cedarburg)
A vibrant social house/mercantile in the heart of Cedarburg’s historic district featuring upscale cocktails, delicious wines, and refreshing beers. The zero-proof cocktail menu is unparalleled, as is the cheerful and unexpected décor.
Ebb & Flow Design Co. (Milwaukee)
Ebb and Flow’s mission is to expand people’s understanding of design by helping them create spaces that are highly curated and deeply personal. Accomplished through design workshops, home goods store, and professional design services.
lyss + littles (Wauwatosa)
Children’s boutique offering stylish children's clothing designed for both fashion and function. Wash-and-wear pieces are perfect for everyday outfits or special occasions like family photos and events.
Mixed Bag MKE (Whitefish Bay)
Mixed Bag carries a curated selection of local and midwest makers, and national brands. There is literally something for everyone, from baby goods, to bath and body, puzzles, glasses and mugs, and a selection of cards for all your gifting needs.
Lion’s Mouth Bookstore (Green Bay)
Indenpendent bookstore that specializes in both new & used books, unique gifts, games, puzzles, & stationary. Also has a fun & diverse children's section with an array of unique treasures.
Wonderland Bookshop (Shorewood)
A beautiful children’s bookstore and event space, Wonderland believes that reading is not just a pastime but a gateway to infinite possibilities. Through their carefully curated selection, they aim to foster a love for reading that transcends age, background, and interests.
Rooted MKE (Milwaukee)
Rooted MKE is a bookstore (and more!) that seeks to provide BIPOC youth a reflection of themselves through our curated selection of titles. They aspire to be a community space where families gather, appreciate shared experiences centered around literacy, and nurture Milwaukee’s youth in a safe, inclusive space.
Graphic designer and creative who specializes in hand lettering & typography, branding, illustration, and print materials.
T.L. Luke (she/they) is a queer illustrator and political activist based in Madison, WI. Her personal work ranges from whimsically dark illustrations of fearless girls adventuring precarious unknowns with their larger-than-life-size animal companions, to comics that help explain state politics so readers can enact legislative progress in their local communities.
Handmade soaps and other body care products using natural and organic ingredients. You can trust that we use no artificial dyes, fragrances, preservatives or filler ingredients in our body products. Good for you and the planet.
WORK/SHOP (Wauwatosa)
A new space for art and community in the heart of East Tosa by Meghan Sheahan, a full time metalsmith/jewelry designer.
Art by Deborah Wage (Stevens Point)
Painting, drawings, fine art
Smiles by Megan (Waukesha)
Finding the stories that spark conversations and turning them into keepsake table centerpieces for your event. Stationary, Gifts + Art
Delightfully Reimagined (Superior)
Handmade art and items
Icon Fiber Arts (Green Bay)
Quality supplier of fine yarns, knitting notions, hand spinning, weaving, and fiber arts equipment
Calligraphy and hand-lettered goods (ornaments right now!)
Golden Hour Bookshop (Lowell, MI)
Golden Hour Bookshop is starting as a pop-up shop with the goal of making a permanent home at a brick-and-mortar location in Historic Downtown Lowell.
Effortlessly stylish, high quality and long-lasting jewlery pieces - are produced in limited quantities.
Pageant, prom & special occasion jewelry
Handmade earrings: boho macrame fringe, genuine leather, wood, and acrylic.
Thoughtfully curated fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products that are good for you, the environment, and the people that produce them.
Food & Drink
Joy Ice Cream Social (Wauwatosa)
Flour Girl & Flame | Wood-fired Pizza (Milwaukee)
Batter and Mac | Bakery (Menomonee Falls, Bay View)
Bayfield Winery and Blue Ox Cider (Bayfield)
Luna Coffee Roasters (De Pere)
Services
Cassie Rosch | Photographer (Wisconsin, Colorado)
Chelsea Matson | Photographer (Wisconsin)
My Brand Photographer (Wisconsin)
Sebald Homeworks | Handyman, home repair (Waukesha)
Arens Travel Design (Wauwatosa)
Insighed Designs | Interior Design (Madison)
Self-care, Self-help, Self-love
Honeycomb Salon (Whitefish Bay)
Craft Salon MKE (Milwaukee)
Lauren Guhl, PA-C | Tox, Filler, Skincare (Milwaukee)
Jen Star Movement Studio (Green Bay)
North Shore Wellness Collective (Whitefish Bay)
Like a Sister | Pregnancy and Postpartum (Virtual)
Thank you for being here! As always, you can also shop our merch here (and use MOM15 for 15% off) and now you can also support our work by considering a paid subscription to this Substack.
-Kate
fist substack i’ve become a paid subscriber to! no brainer, so excited to check these places out