Guide to Shopping Local This Holiday Season in Boise

Photo courtesy of Pexels Want to keep your gifts local and support native businesses in the Treasure Valley? We've gathered our favorite shops and events to pick up unique, hand-made, and Idaho gifts for everyone on your list! Events Wintry Market: The perfect place to find gifts, the Wintry Market is a maker’s market in Boise featuring local vendors of art, crafts, and design. This market takes place Friday, Nov 22nd, from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov 23rd, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the main floor of the Boise Convention Centre downtown Boise on the Grove Plaza. Food, coffee, and drinks are available to purchase, and admission is $5 on Saturday and $10 on Friday (good for both days).  Merry Makers Market: This market is a month-long pop-up shop with a curated selection of locally handmade gifts. Opening day is November 30th for this artist-created and run market! This pop-up will be located at 1459 North Milwaukee Street and is open through December 23rd. Various Gifts Mixed Greens: Sitting in the heart of Downtown, this local boutique features unique items with something for everyone. For a locally made soap bar, handmade jewelry, unique hand towels, and more, Mixed Greens is the place to go. They also sell lots of Idaho-themed products, the perfect gift for Gem State lovers. RePop Gifts: Filled with an electric mix of pop culture and fandom favorites, this store is sure to have a gift for every fanatic. Products come from over 30 local vendors, as well as regional and national artists. Jewelry Fluff Hardware: Fluff Hardware is a small, women-run, local business that provides unique jewelry pieces inspired by Idaho’s outdoors! Stores also feature other local businesses' hats, purses, and textiles as a one-stop shop for women’s accessories.  Sweets and Other Goodies Goody's/G Willikers A gift for the sweet tooth! Located in Hyde Park, Goody’s has been a neighborhood staple for locals and visitors alike! Their gift selection includes candies, homemade chocolates, caramel corn, cheese corn, stuffed animals, and greeting cards! City Peanut Shop City Peanut Shop has become an iconic part of Downtown Boise, featured in international blogs and magazines. They are famous for their honey-roasted peanut butter, nut-filled brittles, flavored popcorn, and their healthy, uniquely flavored peanuts and tree nuts. a'Tavola Gourmet Marketplace: A gift for the foodie! a’Tavola Marketplace features a wonderful assortment of imported specialty foods, unique gifts, and all manner of things “of the table.” Wine Hyde Park Fine Wines Boise’s favorite wine boutique! Purchase a monthly subscription for the wine lover on your list, including three new wines each month from around the world! Plants A Succulent Day: This local business offers unique succulent arrangements with in-store shopping, pick-up, and delivery options.  Books Rediscovered Books: Located in downtown Boise, Rediscovered Books is “where books and people meet." With a cozy atmosphere and a mix of used and new books, the perfect gift for a book lover is sure to be found. Candles Lit and Co: With an array of creative scents and made in small batches, these high-quality soy candles are the perfect gift.  Outdoor Gear Idaho Mountain Touring: IMT has something for every outdoor enthusiast, with hiking, biking, camping, skiing, and running gear galore.  McU Sports: A Boise favorite since 1972, McU Sports offers an array of ski and snowboard, outdoor, and sports gear. Clothing Ruby Lou: This local boutique has plenty of cute pajamas, sweaters, and other pieces that make the perfect gift for any fashionista.  SHIFT Boutique: This boutique stocks high-quality and unique pieces, with clothing for both women and girls. Banana Ink: The dream for any Idaho lover, this store features sweatshirts, shirts, and hats adorned with tributes to the Gem State.      

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5 Events in Boise & Beyond - November 29th - December 1st

Photo credit to Pexels   5 Events in Boise & Beyond 1. Holiday Tree Lighting Where: The Grove Plaza - 827 W Main St When: Friday, Nov 29th Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. Glide on Grove Where: The Grove Plaza - 827 W Main St When: Friday, Nov 29th - Thursday, Jan 2nd Skate Rink Hours & Schedule:Opening Night November 29th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday to Friday 4:00 PM  - 8:00 PM Saturdays Noon to 8:00 PM Sundays Noon to 6:00 PM Holiday Hours:Closed Christmas Day December 25th andNew Year's Day January 1st. EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Winter Garden aGlow Where: Idaho Botanical Garden - 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise When: Friday, Nov 29th - Tuesday, Dec 31st Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Festival of Trees Where: Boise Centre - 850 W Front St, Boise When / Time: Wed, Nov 27th, 10:00 AM - Sun, Dec 1st, 9:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Small Business Saturday Where: Downtown Boise When: Saturday, Nov 30th EVENT DETAILS HERE

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The Lysi Bishop Team Receives #1 Ranking

  We are honored to have been nationally recognized by Real Trends for real estate sales, as #1 in volume in the city of Boise and throughout the state of Idaho! This accomplishment is a true testament to our team of exceptional agents and the dedicated staff working behind the scenes to support them.  Lysi Bishop Real Estate was founded on the core value of extraordinary client service. Our clients receive luxury service and support at all price points, and we have remained focused on the goal of creating bigger lives for all. We aim to elevate and enrich the lives of those around us through diligently serving our clients, by providing opportunities for our team of agents and staff, and with continued contributions to the organizations that support our community.  As Boise’s market leaders for over three decades, we are honored by the opportunity to continue serving and assisting so many wonderful people in achieving their Idaho real estate goals.  A special point of pride in regards to this recent accomplishment is our team’s placement among the top real estate groups in the nation. Ranking 88th nationally in sales volume, we produced over $241 million in sales and 273 units sold. To receive this acknowledgment, amidst the best of the best across the country—in varied markets with much higher populations, home prices, and transactions—is a thrilling accomplishment. It is exciting to see our Boise-based team earn recognition on a national level.  While we are thrilled to receive these accolades, what this really means is that hundreds of clients have trusted us with one of the most important transactions of their lives. We do not take that fact lightly and feel deeply grateful and truly humbled by the clients who choose to work with us, time and time again. Your confidence, loyalty, and referrals to family and friends are what make us most proud. We extend our most heartfelt thank you!

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