The Shopping Sherpa doesn’t like to admit this, but he’s a bit high maintenance.  I can’t tell you how many times he’s been late because he was blow drying his hair (which is silly becuase it’s just covered up by his cozy sherpa hat) or had to change his outfit 20 times until his shoes matched his pack just right.  Sheesh.  Well, this explains why he’s oh-so excited to show us his newest collection for the special Holiday Gift Guides.  All items still handmade or vintage and all still $10 or less…. but these gifts are for the Glamour Puss in all of us!

If you’re like Brian and me, there are 2-3 tubes of chapstick within a foot of where your sitting.  All different brands and scents, cuz you gotta have variety, man.  But nothing chaps my a** more (arjalkjraaa i crack myself up!) than a balm that’s been tested on little critters.  Now we can all sauce up our lips with a natural and cruelty-free balm.  Less than $3 each and in 13 different flavors to boot!  I think I can speak for all of us in saying, “Thank you mighty Shopping Sherpa!”  { and thank you Kenny Coop! }

Shopping Sherpa had a hard time letting this one out of the bag.  A vintage beaded necklace in yummy tangerine?  I can see why.  { from Green Girl Vintage }

Now I’m no glamour puss, but I’ll admit I’ve tried that fancy Bare Minerals stuff… and it’s quite nice.  But talk about pricey!  Well, it might be my lucky day, because the Shopping Sherpa’s found an organic, vegan and handmade version from Orglamix for a fraction of the cost!  And with so many lovely shades for my eyes and cheeks… glam town here I come!  I think I’ll start with this Paprika Blush, no?

Oooh and a handmade, loukoum-scented soap when it’s time to wash it all off!  { from Alchemic Muse }

In the words of one wise and heavily bearded, “Every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man.”  So where do you turn for a top coat and top hat if your wallet’s less than fat?  To the Shopping Sherpa, of course!  He’s got you covered with four more handmade and vintage goodies, all for $10 OR LESS!

Keep your man classy one vintage bow tie at a time.  { from Elizabeth Wren Vintage }

“This raccoon spends his days in a science lab experimenting with ways to convert garbage into an alternative fuel source. Occasionally he will indulge in a snack from his test pile.”  { Raccoon Print from Berkley Illustration }

A handmade pocket planner that’s perfect for keeping track of all those dinner dates… { from Arurui Cards }

Keep it together with this silver and silk tie clip from Kailea.

We all know one.  The energetic worker bee, who’s always buzzing by with a million sticky notes and legal pads, organizing this and scheduling that, checking the next thing off her list with joyful determination.  Well, our loyal Shopping Sherpa has brought us a pack full of cheap and up-cycled gifts to satisfy her quest for accomplishment, and maybe… just mabye, help the rest of us get it together!

Eco-fabulous!  A mini journal made from 100% recycled materials!  Perfect for jotting down those quickly fleeting ideas.  { from Laura Prentice }

Rainbows of sherbet-colored sweetness for jotting down said ideas in above mini journal.  The Shopping Sherpa anticipates our every need.  { Five recycled pencils from Nothing Elegant }

Ollie’s Boutique. Keeping your sack lunch fresh and clean one crocheted fruit cozy at a time.

Clippity clap clippity clap.  Don’t get me one of these beautiful clip boards, or I’ll drive you all crazy with my improvised clip board music.  { from Box 64 Studios }

Oh the mighty Shopping Sherpa has not deserted us in our time of need.  Again, he bestows upon us his knowledge of the etsy terrain and handicraft trading posts, and in his survival pack rest four more handmade gift suggestions for wee babes and toddlers.  EACH FOR $10 OR LESS.  How DOES he do it?

Oh heavenly cuteness!  Tiny, crocheted pears for play and snuggles.  Give your wee one the gift of fruit… it’s nature’s candy!  { from Trendy Craft Creations }

A natural wooden teething ring for those tiny chompers; from Natural Kids & Toys.

For pitter-pattering in style, grab a pair of these green plaid booties from Sweet Pea Tree.

An organic cupcake bib for your little cupcake!  { from Apericots }

How cute was that?  Join us next time for more cheap gifting.  We’ve still got those rascally pets to shop for!

The Shopping Sherpa is back!  And with a very special holiday gift guide for the kiddies.  But it gets better… all these playful goodies are handmade AND $10 OR LESS!!!  Hail to the Shopping Sherpa.

First on the list is the Cross My Heart Yo-Yo in Forest Green from Something’s Hiding in Here.

Eeek!  A swarm of tiny armed astronaut men!  and they’re out for blood!  { From Chicago-ish }

Oh man, oh man.  Get a load of these colorful mustache-shaped crayons.  Recycled, non-toxic and dashing!  Get all five for only $5.50 from Chase Dreams.

And if you know someone who can handle so much cuteness, get ‘em one of these crocheted coin purses for $9.90/ea.  { from Smart Art Shop }

I hope you found something you like for a little boy or girl on your list.  Check back soon for more of the Shopping Sherpa’s holiday gift guides, including treasures for her, him, babies, and pets.  We’ve got more affordable finds than you can shake a stick at!