As we wrap up another whirlwind year, there’s no better time to slow down, spread some love, and lift up the local businesses that make our community shine. Whether you’re gifting your time, your talents, or something wrapped in a bow, choosing local is one of the most meaningful ways to support Kitsap’s makers, artists, and entreprneuers.
Skip the big-box chaos this season. We’ve rounded up our favorite finds by creators right here in the Vibe-universe—perfect for delighting your people and strengthening the community we all love.
Audiobooks that give back
Take a wander down the hall at Vibe, and you’ll likely see Libro.fm founder Nick Johnson whipping up design magic that will make you want to gift audiobooks to, well… everyone.
Libro.fm lets you choose the membership, while your recipient picks the audiobooks they want, and the local bookstore you choose gets a cut. (Fans of Away With Words Bookshop (Poulsbo), Ballast Book Co. (Bremerton), Eagle Harbor Book Co. (Bainbridge), Liberty Bay Books (Poulsbo), Wicked Words (online)… rejoice!).
A 12-credit bundle is $180, and the local bookstore of your choice gets $90 of that. Get gifting.
Brand confidence
for business owners
For the entrepreneur in your life who’s ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up with confidence: Vibe member Rachael Studebaker is offering an exclusive New Year, New Brand Strategic Consulting Package.
This special holiday offer includes:
- A 60-minute brand foundation session
- A custom brand roadmap for messaging + visuals
- A priority investment guide
- 30 days of email support
- Session recording + a practical roadmap for the next 6 – 12 months
Holiday pricing: $750 (regularly $850) through January 31, 2026. Sessions are online and can be scheduled within 60 days of purchase.
Give the gift of clarity and confidence for the year ahead.
Fuel for courageous conversations
Vibe member Casey Tonnelly is opening the door to some of the most important conversations of our time. Their upcoming book, Striving for Antiracism: My Imperfect Journey, offers a vulnerable, deeply honest look at what it means to unlearn racism and commit to antiracist practice—messiness, discomfort, humor, and all.
Through personal stories and lived experience as a white, non-binary, neurodiverse facilitator and coach, Casey explores how shifting from “I’m one of the good ones” to active antiracism changed their life.
Perfect for anyone passionate about equity, community care, and personal transformation. Available for pre-order now. Release date: March 2026.
Wearable joy, rooted in Mexican- American tradition
From former Vibe Community Coordinator—and now our Vibe Micro Gallery Curator—Kelsi Nymon, Más Corazón Mercado is a jewelry and lifestyle brand celebrating Mexican American heritage. Her pieces draw from the richness of Magical Realism, honoring the colors, textures, and craftsmanship of traditional Mexican folk art—while adding her own modern, imaginative twist. Each item feels like a tiny, wearable work of art.
Exclusive for Vibe Gift Guide readers: 20% off with code Vibe2025, plus the option to pick up your order at Vibe to skip shipping costs.
Gripping local mysteries
If a rainy PNW day has ever made you think, I wish I could read a thriller set right here, local author DD Black has you covered. From the The Bones of Point No Point to The Drowning at Dyes Inlet, his NW-set crime novels offer twisty plots, atmospheric settings, and characters you’ll love (or suspect).
Perfect for mystery lovers, ferry commuters, or anyone who enjoys a little suspense with their coffee. Fun bonus: a page of two of these reads might just have been written here at Vibe. Maybe just don’t read it alone at night, yeah?
PNW wardrobe refresh
Have a friend whose Birkenstocks have survived one too many summers? Give them an upgrade with a gift card to Indigo Plum, the beloved locally boutique owned by Vibist Megan Martin.
With high-quality shoes, cozy PNW apparel, and accessories that withstand the test of time, and delightfully giftable finds, Indigo Plum is a guaranteed win.
Fair warning: you might end up shopping for yourself, too.
Fresh wall art (and other artsy finds)
Know a blank wall waiting for something bold? An original Wayzgoose Kitsap print is as unique as it gets.
Each print is created from hand-carved linoleum blocks, pressed onto large paper using a 10-ton steamroller at the annual festival in Bremerton.
Limited edition prints and merch (tote, bandanas, posters…) are available year-round). And yes—Vibe’s own 2024 Wayzgoose print, created by Vibe members and Space Captains, is available for gifting, too!
Spices so fresh they change the way you cook
From local chefs Sam and Heather Spiva, Spiva Cooking delivers fresh, small-batch spices and teas that will ruin supermarket spices for you in the best possible way.
Vibe members fell in love when we hosted a Spiva tea tasting last summer. The crowd favorite? Spiced English Breakfast, now a staple on our tea shelf.
Perfect for home cooks, food lovers, or anyone who appreciates flavor that actually tastes like something.
The taste of Vibe, at home
Ain’t nothing like a bag of beans for the holiday. We proudly serve Grounds for Change—a family-owned, fair-trade, organic B Corp that roasts its beans just two miles from Vibe.
Gifts include:
- Fresh-roasted beans
- Holiday gift boxes
- Theo chocolate bars
- Mugs, carafes, filters
If you’ve ever wondered why the coffee at Vibe tastes so dang good, this is it. Bring the magic home: check out their online shop to get started.
A change of workplace scenery (the gift of Vibe)
THE must-include gift of the year.
The Big Dark is here and everyone is a little burnt out on their home office right now. Give your loved ones, friends, or employees the gift of working happier, healthier, and more connected—without the commute, but definitely out of the house.
Vibe gift cards can be purchased in any amount online or in person and can be used toward:
- 10-Visit Punch Pass (valid for 1 year)
- Day Passes
- Monthly memberships
- Conference room bookings
- Business mail services
If you want to give someone a fresh start for 2026, this is it. Practical, thoughtful, and guaranteed to spark joy.
This holiday season, choose at least three gifts from local businesses.
Your impact is bigger than you think!