My Local Santa

04/08/2024

I have discovered a very common trait between Santa Claus and Bread.

🎅🏼+ 🥖= 🎁

Every time I put on Santa attire (almost daily) I carry the promise to highlight the present moment in our daily lives with everyone I encounter. It’s easy to get caught up on what happened in the past and what might happen in the future. But the beauty of Santa is the power it brings to the present moment. People stop in their tracks and connect, immediately, and we freeze or embrace or smile, all in the matter of seconds. Present moment living at its finest. I love love love my random Santa encounters around our community.

Every time I make bread (almost daily) I always get lost in the present moment of the process. From the prep to the mixing to rising and most importantly the injection of love right before I put it in the oven. The beauty is that baking requires you to slow down, live by the clock, the minutes tick by as the top becomes a golden hue of deliciousness. But all at the pace of the present moment, which you can’t rush or start early. If you do, your loaf will be no good, and let’s face it, no one wants “no good” bread.

I was lucky enough to be creative in both worlds today.

🥖Three loaves, all designs I’m going to continue refining and testing. I love how all three turned out. Focusing a lot of sizing, portions, density, etc.

🎅🏼 I was fortunate enough to step into the Santa spirit today and work on some photos for the upcoming season. Right now my focus continues to be the best Santa possible and see how far I can stretch it. I am having conversations that I started thinking about 2-3 years ago, but patiently waited and worked on my Santa persona. As hard as it was to be patient as a brand new rookie Santa, I’m
glad I did…it’s much easier now that I’ve had some wonderful experiences.

🎁 The best presents aren’t found under the tree on Christmas morning…they are the gift that keeps on giving, the love of our friends and family in a present moment setting, whether it’s around the kitchen table or under the tree. The skill of being present as much as possible allows us the chance to take into consideration multiple perspectives.

04/08/2024

Santa swagger…

All year long.

01/08/2024

Out early this morning doing “Bread Drops” to folks in their mailboxes of fresh sourdough loaves.

Do you know the Santa lore stories from Europe that involve local Shaman’s delivering food, gifts of nuts, bread, mushrooms, down the chimney during cold winter months due to locals being snowed in? The people who received the gifts enjoyed all of it and especially the mushrooms.

I get it though. Bread, food, staples that we need for the most basics of life’s necessities delivered by a little bearded gnome seems to be as much a part of my journey as a formally dressed professional Santa Claus.

I’m grateful to learn these stories. And then see how I can bring them back to life through my eyes and vision.

Being a Santa that is good looking on the outside is easy. The real work begins when you start seeing the work you do from your heart every day that changes peoples lives, not just to in December.

24/07/2024

Like a good three ingredient recipe…all we need is love, food, and friendship to survive in this world!

15/07/2024

This is our friend CJ. He has a very important role in my Santa Journey. We met almost 2 years ago for a Santa visit and we hit it off immediately.

First thing, he came right in and sat next to me, by himself, with his iPad. His wonderful family showed him encouragement and we visited for 15 minutes. He asked for smoke detectors for the house so they could do practice fire drills.

Secondly, CJ was one of the first autistic kids I interacted with early on as a Professional Santa, so we were both learning at the same time and he was patient with me. And I with him.

Third, for his birthday last year he asked for food gift cards to donate to Santa Among Us and our initiative to help feed those that are food insecure. We made sure his birthday wish came true and passed out the gift cards he donated.

This act of kindness can be found all around us, we just have to take the time to slow down and listen. Listen intently. Be present when you are listening. Be still.

Because of these elements, CJ and I are friends for life. I’m quite honored that he chose to have me with him in shirt and spirit today at his first day of Christmas in July camp!

❤️🎅🏼Santa Lincoln

15/07/2024

I have been waiting to share some information locally until it became official. It is now official.

I am one of the newest Board of Directors members for the regional Dare to Care Food Bank.

This is an exciting new journey for me as it will allow me to reach more people with my food movement efforts and broaden my horizon when it comes to regional food activisim.



This was me dropping off meals to Catalyst Rescue Mission today, put us over 600 meals for YTD.

01/07/2024

Our season as Santa will be in full force in about 150 days. If you’d like to book me, reach out and we will get your day and time reserved. It’s a simple process. Right now we are at 60% booked and would like to fill that up during the month of July. If you wait to book me in September or October we won’t have any availability.

Here’s a few reviews about my abilities as a professional Santa.

11/06/2024

08/04/2024

08/04/2024

Come get your picture taken on the moon today! NOCO at the Depot in downtown Jeff!

Astro Santa will be arriving at 12:55, and hanging with everyone from 1-5!

08/04/2024

Preparing for a moon launch…

07/04/2024

See you tomorrow!

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02/04/2024

Santa’s Going to the Moon!

01/04/2024

Mark your calendars for the Solar Eclipse Watch Party at The Depot in Jeffersonville from 1pm-5pm on April 8th.

Party will be hosted by My Local Santa featuring our Astronaut Santa suit.

The first 100 people that arrive will receive free glasses to watch the eclipse, courtesy of SoIn. They will also have glasses for sale.

There will be activities for the kids, including the moon, inflatables, face painting and more!

More event details in the comments below! Let us know if you will be joining us :)

12/03/2024

Good morning to all of my friends and clients who have “littles”…especially those that I have been able to be their Santa.

I just finished a wonderful storytelling class and I am in desperate need of some practice!

So, teachers, librarians, mom and dad groups, and other locals if you need someone to come read to your class and interact with them outside of their normal daily routine let me know and we will try to get you scheduled.

I have always loved reading to kids in school and this will be an extension of that work. I’m quite excited about it if you can tell!

I am also working on a “Storytime in my Santa Studio” sometime this spring, but I have to make sure there are enough people that would want to participate for a one hour story, sing and visit with springtime Santa?!?! If so, comment below.

21/02/2024

Our good friends Tonya and Chad Ernst gave me Aldi cards last fall for my Santa Among Us initiative (Thanks you two 🎅🏼❤️). They were put to good use today by making a delivery of a “pasta tower” of boxes for Hope Southern Indiana and their pasta drive to get more donations for their food pantry in New Albany, Indiana. Hope Southern Indiana

I found out about their needs when I saw Angie Fenton post about it and you know me, I am always here to help, especially anything Angie is supporting.

So we made it happen in the big Orange Clover Kitchen & More van, thanks Rachel!!!

01/02/2024

Booking is officially open for everyone for our 2024 season.

We offer Home Visits, Corporate Events and Parties, Special Events, Cities/Towns, Video Promos & Grand Opening Events.

The possibilities are endless, contact us today!

Fill out your request below - https://mylocalsanta.com/booking-in-2024

29/01/2024

Exciting News! In just 3 days, we open our calendar to new client bookings!

Existing 2023 clients, beat the rush and secure your date now! After the overwhelming response to rebooking this year, spots are flying off the sleigh. Don't miss your chance for the perfect date – the countdown is on!

17/01/2024

🎅✨ Secure Your Spot for Santa Lincoln in 2024! ✨🎅

Attention all 2023 clients! We're thrilled to announce that booking for Santa Lincoln in 2024 is now OPEN exclusively for you!

Act fast! Our weekends are in high demand, and spots are flying off the sleigh! We've opened bookings earlier than ever, and our top weekend dates are already getting snatched up.

📆 Important Dates:

Existing Client Booking: NOW OPEN
New Client Booking: Starting February 1st
Don't miss out on creating magical memories with Santa Lincoln!

Secure your preferred date and time NOW – they're expected to be gone by summer! 🌞🎅

Send a e-mail to Lindsay at [email protected] to reserve your spot or for any inquiries. Let the enchantment of Santa Lincoln be part of your 2024 celebrations!

11/01/2024

Happy Birthday to our very own Santa Sam! We hope you have the best day ever.

28/12/2023

Professional Headshots
2013 vs 2023

23/12/2023

Update 6:30pm - we have decided to close up early tonight! Thank you to everyone for an amazing season and we appreciate every single one of you! Merry Christmas ❤️🎅🏼

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Today is the last day of our season in the Santa Studio on the Square. We are in the studio and store until 8pm tonight, last visit at 7:30. Walk-in visits welcome, it’s not too late to see Santa! 🎅🏼

Need last minute gifts or stocking stuffers?
We have 7 pairs of earrings from McKinley Clay left!
We have 4 candles from 1808 Candle Company left!
We have beautiful homemade stained glass ornaments from Glass by Lori!

22/12/2023

Don’t forget to come by TONIGHT for a Walk-In visit from 6pm-9pm Tickets starting at $25 for up to 4 children. You can also purchase last minute Christmas gifts from our talented vendors 1808 Candle Company, Glass by Lori, McKinley Clay, and don’t forget your My Local Santa swag!

22/12/2023

We have some exciting news and last minute availability for VIRTUAL visits with Santa Lincoln today. He’s available until Noon and then for visits between 2-4. Book yours now!

Book a one-on-one virtual Santa visit this Christmas with a live video chat that kids will cherish. Meet Santa right from home and make amazing memories.