2023 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are here!
I am on a mission to be gifting handmade, used, and small business-centered this year and beyond. There’s a rule I follow where 80% of my gifts fall under one of those three categories, and 20% of my gifts are from larger companies. It can be hard to get to 100% (although I plan to challenge myself in the future) but here’s a little gift guide I am personally very excited to follow this year!
Note: Many of the businesses linked below are small businesses so their last mail dates for holiday delivery will be earlier than large corporations. Keep this in mind when shopping!
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Stocking Stuffers | Casual Gifting | Gift baskets | For the extra-special people
Stocking Stuffers
huck phinn outpost
A two-person small business based in Baker City, Oregon. Run by some incredible people, Huck Phinn Outpost makes handcrafted leather goods with leather rescued from the boot industry!
Handmade, Small business, eco-friendly
Cast Iron Handle Cover, $30
Use code MEGHAN for $15 off
Travelers Cord Wraps, $18
Comes in a set of 3! We use these constantly to keep our cords organized. Use code MEGHAN for $15 off
Meghan Elisabeth Art
Polishing Cloth, $3
To clean + polish any jewelry your loved one has! Small buisness
casual gifting
Jenni Pirmann Art
Death Valley Calendar, $27
A one-woman small business and fine artist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Small business
shop your personal library
Do you have friends who like to read? Take a look at their Goodreads To Be Read list and see if you own any of the books!
Or head to your local thrift store — books often only cost $2-4
Card + photo
Sometimes all your loved one really wants is a nice note and photo of you (and the fur babies). Find some of my favorite holiday cards from some incredible small businesses:
gift baskets
(aka one of my favorite ways to gift)
eco-friendly kitchen
eco-friendly, small business
Marley’s Monster’s Un-paper Towels, from $20
Small-ish business started in Oregon. We use these in the camper and LOVE them! Small business, eco-friendly
Use code THINKREUSABLE for 15% off site-wide
Wild Clementine Co. Reusable Bowl Cover, from $17
A one-woman small business based in Western Washington. I use and gift these bowl covers constantly! Small business, eco-friendly, handmade
Stasher Bag, from $8
We use these for leftovers, cheese, snacks, etc. A mix between a ziplock bag + tupperware! They easily seal close and are dishwasher safe. Eco-friendly
farmer’s market basket
Edible gifts will always get used. If you’re not sure what to get someone, this is a fantastic option.
Small business, local
Plant cutting!
Do you have a ton of plants? Take a cutting!
Local Jam or Honey
Head to your farmer’s market or co-op and get some local goods! Jam and honey work beautifully for this.
Fresh bread, local wine, local cheese, smoked salmon, etc.
Fill out the basket! Think charcuterie.
cozy night basket
Add some nice tea or a cozy blanket to round out this basket further!
Small business
Candle, from $14
The best method: go to a makers market and smell the candles. Everyone has a different opinion on what smells good!
Here are a few handmade and clean candle small businesses I know the owners of:
thoughtful hive
One-woman business based out of Kentucky. Small business, handmade, eco-friendly, clean ingredients
lulumiere
Woman-owned business based out of Seattle, Washington. Small business, handmade, clean ingredients
kos candles
One-woman business based out of Seattle, Washington. Small business, handmade, eco-friendly, clean ingredients
Mug, from $45
Thrift a mug, buy a handmade mug from a local makers market, or buy a mug online from an artist!
Mortar and Stone
Neutral glazes. One-woman business based in Austin, Texas. Small business, handmade
K Dawn Clay
Colorful glazes. One-woman business based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Small business, handmade
Mae Botanicals Summer Flowers Facial Steam, $24
Natural + locally harvested. A one-woman business based in Seattle, WA. Small business, eco-friendly, handmade
for the extra special people
meghan elisabeth art
Handcrafted sterling silver + stone jewelry made on the road from my traveling studio.
Small business, handmade, eco-friendly
Huggie Hoops, $218
Perfect for the outdoor adventurist or active person! These are incredibly comfortable and secure for all day wear.
Simple pendant necklace, $122
You can’t go wrong with a simple necklace — anyone you gift this to will love it!
MEA Gift Guide
Read the complete gift guide diving into the details of how to gift MEA!
quilted jacket
Do it yourself or buy from a small business!
Do it yourself, ~$30
Thrift a quilt and follow a pattern! Quilts often go for ~$15 at the thrift store + patterns will range from $10-15
Handmade, thrifted, eco-friendly
Reclaim Creative - Quilted Jacket, $350 - $450
A small business based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Handmade quilted jackets made from repurposed and vintage textiles. Handmade, eco-friendly
huck phinn outpost
A two-person small business based in Baker City, Oregon. Run by some incredible people, Huck Phinn Outpost makes handcrafted leather goods with leather rescued from the boot industry!
Handmade, Small business, eco-friendly
Mini Tote, $278
I have one myself and LOVE it! Use code MEGHAN for $15 off
Trail Kit, $150
I also have one of these, and they are perfect for traveling. Use code MEGHAN for $15 off
Whitney Rain Studio
Hand Painted Ceramic Ornament, $42
One-woman business and artist based in Tennessee. Small business, handmade
fine art print
I’ve included some of my favorite artists that have online print shops below!
Small business
