Your Etsy gift guide (localized) 🎁

Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers

Beantown Tea provides a variety of organic loose leaf teas. | Photo by Beantown Tea

Pop quiz, Bostonians. What’s better than shopping local? For 100 points: Shopping local from the comfort of your own home, of course. Not only is it one of the best ways to support the local economy, but locally crafted gifts tend to wow during the holidays (a big win in our book).

To kickstart your holiday shopping, we’ve rounded up 15 products we love from local Etsy shops — some of which hold the coveted Star Seller badge that’s given to sellers who consistently earn 5-star reviews, ship orders on time, and provide great customer service, aka less holiday stress for you.

Psst — Some of these items may sell out quickly due to limited quantities. Click on the link to the Etsy seller’s page to find something similar.

Felt Pizza Etsy — Sweet Emma Jean’s Felt Pizza Set features all sorts of pizza toppings.

🎁 Under $25

Gourmet loose leaf tea sampler ($3.05+) | Infused with healing herbs, these teas make for great stocking stuffers. | Beantown Tea — Star Seller ⭐

Custom beaded name bracelet ($10) | Work with this local maker to get a custom bracelet for your bestie. | Chic Beads Co.

Felted pizza party set ($6.99) | Hand-woven with fine wool felt, snag this original set for the kiddos. | Sweet Emma Jean — Star Seller ⭐

🎁 $25-$50

Seal surprise mug ($34) | For the animal lovers you know, this ceramic made-to-order mug has a smiling seal inside. | Spademan Pottery

Upcycled beer bottle candle ($28) | Choose from Sierra Nevada, Red Stripe, Miller High Life, and more beer brands as a vessel for this soy-based candle. | Cambridge Crafter

🎁 $50-$100+

12-inch round woven wall decor ($85) | Featuring an orange hue, this eclectic hanging decor adds a unique interior touch. | Studio Seespriya — Star Seller ⭐

Upcycled cashmere mittens ($65) | Give the gift of warmth and durability with this pair of cashmere mittens. | Cashmere Resewn

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Wednesday, Nov. 9

Roxbury Community Listening Session | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Shelburne Community Center, 2730 Washington St., Boston | Free | Learn about the office’s current resources — food, childcare, and interpretation services will be available during the event.

Thursday, Nov. 10

Hike Boston: Horse of Course Program | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Tiffany Moore Tot Lot - 146 Seaver St., Boston | Free | Head to the zoo to meet a Boston Park Ranger horse + learn about their role in the park and how they are cared for.
50 Cent | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 10 p.m. | The Grand, 58 Seaport Blvd., #300, Boston | $75 | See the “Candy Shop” rapper in-person.

Friday, Nov. 11

Sam Salutes Beer Release | Friday, Nov. 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Price of purchase | Try this new brew created by Veterans to support Veterans.
Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $56.50-$1,554.50 | Tipoff begins at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Lampfest 2022: Celebrating Six Years of Lamplighter | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 12:30-11:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | $55 | Celebrate six years with bottomless samples of 30+ beers.
Swimming with Sharks: A Photographic Journey | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 2-3 p.m. | Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge | $0-$15 | The new exhibition features the work of Keith Ellenbogen and his recent expeditions that include seeing great white sharks + humpback whales.

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Culture

Chris Evans is the 2022 Sexiest Man Alive

His rescue dog Dodger would also agree with the title. | Image by Elen Nivrae via WikiCommons

It’s about time more folks jumped on the Chris Evans appreciation train. Here are five fast facts to know about People’s 2022 Sexiest Man Alive.

The actor grew up in Sudbury, which is ~22 miles outside of Boston. His dad was a dentist + his mom was involved in a local youth theater.
Over his 20+ year acting career, he has played numerous roles, including a few superheroes. First he played the Human Torch in the “Fantastic Four,” then took on the role of Marvel’s Steve Rogers (aka Captain America) in “The Avengers” + voiced Buzz in the recent Pixar movie “Lightyear.”
He likes to show off his tap dancing skills, like during this interview.
His uncle Mike Capuano is a former Mayor of Somerville and US Representative who now teaches at Boston University.
Try as he might, the Boston accent slips out often. Check out this video with a few examples.

Weather

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Eat

SubRosa is the first culinary pop-up at the South End speakeasy Wink & Nod. This is Chef Louis DiBiccari’s return, five years after closing Tavern Road in 2017. SubRosa offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes like smoked salmon paté, goyza, and crudo. (Boston Magazine)

Development

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC broke ground on a six-story, 384-unit apartment building in Everett at 85 Boston St. The Maxwell will feature a yoga studio, co-working space, dog park, and a pool. Construction is expected to be completed by the spring of 2025. (Boston Business Journal)

Closed

Brato Brewhouse and Kitchen in Brighton has closed its doors permanently as of Sunday, Nov. 6. The owners released an update on Instagram and shared that Brato had reached a point in which it was no longer a financially viable endeavor. 🍻
Three Walgreens locations will close this week in Boston, making accessing pharmacies more difficult for residents in Roxbury, Mattapan and Hyde Park. These pharmacies plan to transfer patient information to other locations, which are at least a mile away. (CBS Boston)

Environment

A report by Harvard University’s Harvard Forest is raising concerns about deforestation in New England. The region is currently losing 28,000 acres each year. Trees are helping to absorb greenhouse gas emissions and additional conservation efforts can help reduce more than 27 million tons of emissions annually. 🌳 (Boston Globe)

Travel

The Cambridge City Council passed a new traffic policy this week banning right turns at red lights. The new practice aims to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic-related injuries. 🚗 (Mass Live)

Biz

David Ortiz has released his second cannabis product under his brand Papi Cannabis called Moonshot. The new vape cartridge line is available at three Revolutionary Clinics dispensaries in Cambridge and Somerville. (Boston Business Journal)

Health

Three scientists from MGH have created a new startup and secured $30 million to continue its work taking active compounds from natural products (think: plants and mushrooms) + developing new pharmaceutical options. Sensorium is headquartered in South Boston and plans to expand by the end of 2023. 🍄 (Boston Business Journal)

Seasonal

Don’t let chilly temperatures keep you from going to outdoor sporting events or enjoying local hiking trails. Stock up on HotHands Hand Warmers + keep the feeling in your fingers all season long. Or try this rechargeable electric hand warmer with three different heat levels.*

Wellness

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The Word

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Elections

Keeping up with election results

Did you even vote if you didn’t take a photo of the sticker? | Photo by @bucketlistboston

First things first, props to you for making your voice heard this year. 🗳️

You’ve done your civic duty + now you’re probably wondering about the 2022 election results.

Maura Healey has made history as the Bay State’s first elected female and openly gay governor.

We are still waiting for the final results in a few races, but don’t fret, it’s easy to follow along. If you want to join us during this watch party, head to the button below. ⬇️

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: Insomnia Cookies is looking to make Back Bay even butter with a new location at 220 Clarendon St., between Newbury + Boylston streets. If approved, this would be the fourth location for the Philly-based company. 🍪

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