1. Style with a purpose
These hair clips aren’t just a pretty accessory; they help refugee and immigrant women in the Seattle area build a new life. Crafters for the nonprofit Refugee Artisan Initiative hail from countries all over the world, including Ethiopia, Afghanistan and Vietnam. All the profits from sales go directly to the workers. The RAI line also includes fabric flower necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Barrettes $16.
2. Food you can snuggle
Since 2007, the husband-and-wife team behind Nice Rice shop has traveled to conventions, fairs and bazaars to spread cuteness and fun everywhere. Devin Fujimoto and Son Yong Yu’s handmade plush family includes onigiri, baos and dumplings with faces. Nice Rice, based in Kent, can even create a custom 3D plushie for you. Rice roll $16, bao $8 and dumpling $8.
3. Bringing visibility to pronouns
Sam Grey, a nonbinary single parent in Seattle, created Perfect Pronouns to bring visibility to pronoun usage and support the transgender community, and encourages starting conversations about gender with children early to set up a safe environment for dialogue. The pins can be worn as collar pins, cuff links and earrings. Choose from They/Them, She/Her, He/Him and the gender-neutral Mx. Single pin $8, classic set $15.
4. Splurge-worthy kidswear
Need the perfect thing to wear for that very, very special occasion? Flora and henri’s luxury children’s wear is designed by lifelong Seattleite Jane Hedreen and made by a women’s collective in Madagascar. Browse the flora and henri boutique in Pioneer Square for her clothing line (newborn to size 12) and a curated selection of European toys. Baby silk candy-stripe dress, 18 months, $298. 401 First Ave. S.
5. Commission a family portrait
Immortalize your family with a custom portrait by Seattle artist Julia Ugarte of Rather Puckish. Ugarte works from photos of the people, animals and lovies you’d like to have drawn, as well as detailed descriptions of each. Frame the finished print, use the digital image for cards, or even turn it into stickers or temporary tattoos. Illustration of families of four starts around $150.
6. Just try tripping over his bridge
Celebrate the center of the universe with a Fremont Troll onesie for your babe. “F is for Fremont” is designed and hand-printed by Little Orange Room. The onesie is made of 100 percent cotton and comes in sizes 3-6 months and 6-12 months. “F is for Fremont” onesie $28. portagebaygoods.com, 621 N. 35th St.
7. Panda is fat, and cute and funny
The adorable panda from Nolen Lee’s books now comes in squishable, plush form. "The Panda is Fat" and its sequel "Panda is STILL Fat" are collections of haikus featuring Panda and his furry friends. Little readers will love the beautiful illustrations; adults will appreciate the clever verses (just 17 syllables each). Book $18, stuffie $35.
8. Fabric flowers inspired by Japan
Susan Ishii-Yin, the Bellevue mom behind Two Squirrels and a Nut, started her Etsy shop because she wanted to create something for her daughter incorporating her Japanese heritage. Ishii-Yin puts her own spin on kanzashi, a traditional art form from Japan, folding squares of fabric into flowers. Headband $13.
9. Build a miniature metal sculpture
SeaTac-based Metal Earth makes intricate metal sculptures for you to assemble: everything from dinosaurs to the Space Needle, Star Wars to Looney Tunes characters. The amazingly detailed models are cut from 4-inch-square steel sheets. Pop the pieces out and bend tabs to connect them; no glue required. Kits range from easy to challenging. Hogwarts Express $32.95.
10. Shake, rattle and roll
These pocket sprite rattles are truly one of a kind. Beth Grimsrud, the PNW crafter behind Green Grin, upcycles sweaters into cuddly creations. Each rattle is individually designed and the features are hand-embroidered. Keep them clean by hand-washing and air drying. Rattle $23.50 at Momo, 600 S. Jackson St.
