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Shelby Hintze

Recently on the City Cast Salt Lake podcast, the team shared their 

. While experiences are great, I also love a good trinket to remind me of a trip. So where should you shop for a Salt Lake souvenir, whether you're treating yourself or sending an out-of-towner home with a piece of Utah?

My favorite spot for the classic souvenir, but elevated. (Get it? 

 OK, moving on.) You'll find fine art and prints featuring Utah's natural beauty, locally made soaps and candles, and yes, the requisite magnet. The shop features work from more than 350 makers, most of them local, all of them small and independent. Wear your love for Salt Lake on your sleeve … or on your Stanley or your fridge.

Note: The 9th & 9th location is not wheelchair accessible, but the Fashion Place location in Murray is!

Another 9th & 9th favorite, Mochi Kids is packed with the funnest toys, clothes, games, and craft supplies to take back to the kids you're temporarily abandoning on your staycation. You may also end up with a sheet of stickers for yourself because vacation is about finding joy. And breaking news, 

You may recognize Mochi Kids from their screen-printed T-shirts at events like Craft Lake City. They've since grown into a full brick-and-mortar and online shop stocked with much more than tees, while continuing to support local printers and socially minded causes.

Think of it as the farmers market that never closes. With four locations across the valley, it's the easiest way to stock up on local favorites year-round: June Pie, Milk Honey yogurt, Cutler's Cookies (my personal champion in Utah's cookie wars, but that's a newsletter for another day), and dozens of other Utah-made treats.

If you want a souvenir you'll actually use, grab a bottle of Redmond Real Salt. It’s harvested from an 

 in Redmond, Utah, in Sevier County. Every pinch can transport you right back to your vacation.

Since 1997, Ken Sanders Rare Books has specialized in Utah history, Mormon studies, Western Americana, national parks, the Colorado River, and the literary West. Inside the old Leonardo Museum, browse three floors of new and used books, artwork, collectibles, and ephemera. Even if you leave empty-handed, it's worth wandering the stacks and imagining what treasures are hiding on the next shelf.

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This is your friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away (May 14!). Find a gift for Mom at one of these local shops:

 that houses a lot of local brands. Pick up a stained glass mushroom from 

. Topics range from cocktail-making to crafting cheese boards. They have online or in-person options.

. They both offer a variety of music genres, so you’re sure to find something that your gift recipient will love.

 has delicious soft serve, but they also have amazing merch, including beanies, sweatshirts, and socks. Bonus hot tip: They sell cool glass mugs and bags of coffee. If you ask nicely, they’ll probably even grind the beans for you.

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I asked you to write in about the best vintage/antique shops in Salt Lake. Here’s where to go for hidden treasures, vintage furniture, and tchotchkes galore:


“The Old Flamingo in Millcreek is the best.” - 

“Lilies of The Field is a wonderful shop with an awesome owner.” - 

“I love shopping vintage in SLC and there are a lot of great spots — Haight & Ashbury Home, Village Vintage Interiors, and Strawberry Mansion. If you’re an Instagram fiend, then hit up @Romysvintage, @slc.vintagegoods, and @floralhausvintage. All the peeps behind these handles are awesome and do really great work refinishing furniture.” - 

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This one goes out to all the last-minute shoppers. You know who you are.

 that houses a lot of local brands. Pick up a stained glass mushroom from Chelbie Glassworks, a hand printed tea towel from Kelsi Cross, or a whimsical vintage dress from Scoutt Shop. 

. They both offer a variety of music genres so you’re sure to find something that your gift recipient will love.

 has delicious soft serve but they also have amazing merch including beanies, sweatshirts, and socks. Bonus hot tip: They sell cool glass mugs and bags of coffee. If you ask nicely, they’ll probably even grind the beans for you.

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