Yet again, the holiday season is upon us, and the annual gift-giving challenge comes with it! While making your purchases this year, we encourage you to consider shopping within our deaf community! Overwhelmed with options? Choose a gift from one of the small businesses listed below! For even more gift ideas, peek at lists from previous years, which are linked at the bottom of this page.
1. Success Wisdom by Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Success Wisdom by Deaf and Hard of Hearing People is an inspiring anthology that showcases the achievements and unique perspectives of over 100 deaf/hard of hearing individuals across diverse fields, including arts, sciences, education, and more. Through candid narratives, it celebrates their paths to success, offering valuable insights and a powerful reminder that personal success is attainable for everyone, regardless of challenges. Grab a copy for yourself and your loved ones!
![[Image Description: A book with a blue and gold cover with the title Success Wisdom by Deaf and Hard of Hearing People. There are multiple pictures of famous deaf people of different genders/races/ethnicities, and some shooting stars, as well as the author’s name; Karen Putz.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Success-Wisdom-By-Deaf-and-HoH.png)
Bumblebee farms is run by a deaf entrepreneur in rural Pennsylvania. The company produces honey, honey cream spreads, and baking gifts! Since 2023, Jon Mosholder has led the company, intending to provide some “sweet connections” between loved ones at their tables. The honey is sourced in-house from their apiary! Check out some of their honey cream spreads!
![[Image Description: 4 pictures of different honey products. The first is a jar of honey, the second is 4 smaller jars of different flavored honeys, the third is a jar of maple honey spread, and the fourth is a mix of products including tea and honey straws.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bumbleberrry-farms.png)
3. DTMelts
Check out these handcrafted glass trinkets that are perfect for fairy gardens or mini collectors! These unique pieces are individually made, they come in varying shapes and sizes, making each one “one of a kind”. Snag a couple of figures and some little plants for the creative imagination on your list!
![[[Image Description: 4 pictures of different groupings of glass figurines including garden gnomes, turtles, and ILY handshapes in various colors]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-10.37.53-AM.png)
4. Borders Within. A Coda’s Journey to Finding Home
Borders Within by Sarah Wheeler is a moving poetry collection that explores themes of identity, belonging, and human connection through the author’s experience as a c/koda. With raw vulnerability and lyrical beauty, these poems illuminate the complex intersections of deaf and hearing cultures. A powerful reflection on empathy and connection, Borders Within inspires readers to bridge divides and embrace the richness of our diverse humanity.
![[Image Description: A white book cover with black lettering that reads Border’s Within. A coda’s journey to finding home. Under that is the image of a typewriter with flowers blooming out of it next to a pad of paper and pen.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/borders-within.-a-codas-journey-to-finding-home.png)
5. DeafAF
Did a member of your family take the court at the National Deaf Pickleball tournament in Austin this fall? Do you need to find a gift for somebody who plans to dominate the event in Maryland next year? Grab them some gear from DeafAF! They offer deaf and pickleball-themed t-shirts, keychains, and stickers, which make great gifts for the player in your life!
Chaos Candle is a creative and unique candle company specializing in handcrafted, high-quality candles designed to bring warmth and personality to any space. Focusing on bold scents, artistic designs, and a touch of whimsy, Chaos Candle offers a one-of-a-kind experience for candle lovers seeking something beyond the ordinary.
![[Image Description: Images of four products. First is a black candle with the Chaos Candle Company logo on the front with the scent “Nyx”. Next is a thin clear spray bottle with a black label. The scent “Artemis” printed on the front in white letters. The third image is a black rounder spray bottle with a white label in the middle. The last image is a grouping of the items laid on a pile of black crinkle paper, all black with a purple label with the scent name “Pride”.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chaos-Candles.png)
Salvador Sanchez is a Deaf multimedia artist from New York who blends art with American Sign Language, exploring visual representations of ASL signs through illustrations, animations, and graphic design. His store, Salvador Sanchez Artist, offers a range of unique, handmade items that celebrate Deaf culture, including paintings, ASL-themed clocks, and custom stickers, all reflecting his distinct creative style.
A c/koda with a creative spirit, Michelle McQuaid uses her love of crochet to craft whimsical critters that will brighten anyone’s day. From dogs to cows to ghosts, Michelle’s creations are not just toys but little pieces of joy added to your world. Send her a direct message on Instagram to inquire about buying.
![[Image Description: Pictures of 4 different crochet dolls. The first is a white and black cow, the second is a blue, green, and yellow bunnies, the third is a small santa claus with his hat pulled over his eyes, and finally a duck with a headband.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MK-Crochet.png)
C/Koda artist Kate Fitzpatrick is inspired by the animals, plants, and insects with which we share the earth. Her artwork reflects the magic and wonder of these creatures through vibrant colors, expressive brushstrokes, and touches of gold and glitter. She hopes that her work encourages people to see the beauty in nature and fosters greater empathy, respect, and love for the animals that share our world. From tiny wildlife paintings to TTY shirts, she has something for the art admirer in your family.
![[Image Description: Pictures of 4 paintings from left to right: A black and orange butterfly on a yellow background, a collection of Narwhal paintings, a seal pup on a teal background, and a TTY with the phrase “Your Message here GA” on the screen.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kate.png)
10. Coda Sports Jerseys
Looking for a great gift to add to your budding Coda athlete jersey collection? Tim Iroegbunam is a young up-and-coming central midfielder for the Everton Football Club! Like hockey? Get Tampa Bay Lightning’s goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy’s jersey to hang on your wall. Want a basketball player? Add Latvian 3-on-3 gold medalist Nauris Miezis to your closet. Some jerseys may be easy to find, others might have to be custom-made, but you get the jersey; the fact is #codasareeverywhere!
![[Image Description: Three different sports jerseys. The first is a blue hockey jersey with the number 88 and the name Vasilevskiy in white on the back. The second is a black soccer jersey with the number 42 and the name Iroegbunam and the number 42 in yellow. Last is the front and back of a red basketball jersey with the word Lativja on the front and Miezis on the back. Both sides have the number 1 on them.]](http://kodaheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jerseys.png)
Check out our past gift lists to support even more Deaf community small businesses! Do you know of a Deaf community business or k/coda gift idea? Share them with us via email- oneKODAheart@gmail.com!
** All of the information above can be found online; KODAheart is not liable for any issues with vendors. KODAheart did not receive payment or compensation from the businesses listed; all information is shared solely to encourage patronage of Deaf Community entrepreneurs. Store links are valid at the time of posting. Sellers are encouraged to share updated contact information with us.
Past KODAheart Gift Lists:
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| 2022 | 2021 |
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| 2020 | 2019 |
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| 2018 | 2017 |
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| 2016 | 2015 |