Okay friends, the Nutcracker Market is this Thursday through Sunday (Novemeber 12–15) at NRG's Reliant Center, and I went through the merchant list so you don't have to. These are the booths that lead with real ingredients and natural materials. We have also made a printable guide you can print or screenshot to easily reference as you shop ‘til you drop. Click below for the free download.
Self-care
501 · Mississippi Miracle Clay – small-batch natural skincare
1230 · Bonblissity – natural hand and body care
418 · Willow Hill Soap Co. – handcrafted soaps and scrubs
1461 · Sassy Bubbles – simple-ingredient bath bombs
1206 · Jentry Kelley – ask for the organic skincare
Candles
1315 · Coconola – Houston-made natural candles
1200 · Soy Austin Candles – 100% soy, personalized on-site
711 · Bella's Hand Poured – new this year, ask about the wax
Pantry
342 · True Honey Teas – organic, honey-infused teas
1242 · Truly Greek – olive oils and olives
1531 · Gourmet Blends – balsamics and infused oils
1560 · Shiver'N Sweat Woodworks – wooden kitchen tools
648 · R-C Ranch – Houston-made Texas Wagyu jerky
Cozy
1371 · trulyYOURS – pure cashmere toppers
534 · Cypress Linen – bamboo sheets, ask about OEKO-TEX
235 · My Massage Pillow – for the desk-job neck
Kids
1504 · Ladybugs in My Garden – dress-up and open-ended toys
1321 · Knotty Kid – handmade toys
557 · Bullseye Bow – foam-tip bows, go play outside
Give back
1821 · Brookwood Community – made by adults with disabilities
107 · Nutcracker tickets – the zero-clutter gift
907 · Houston Ballet Shop – ornaments that fund the ballet
Ask before you buy
"Essential oils or fragrance oils?"
"What's the wax? What's the wick?"
"Can I see the ingredient list?"
"Is this fabric 100% natural fiber?"
Shop it without wrecking yourself
Go after lunch. Mornings are the crush, and reduced-price entry starts three hours before close.
Skip the lot. Take the Red Line to Reliant Park or rideshare to Hall E. Parking is about $25, card only.
Pack light. Comfy shoes, water, a snack. No strollers or bags bigger than 11" x 17".
Do one lap first. Walk it all, note your booths, then buy. Use package check.
Find something great we missed? Hit reply with your favorite find! 💛