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Written by Pamela Patton
In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, a total of 364 gifts were given by “my true love,” including birds, dancers, and drummers.
We think we have some better ideas for the Twelve Days of Christmas this year: Unique gifts made in Michigan and available at Capital City Market!
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
12 days til…
Cinnamom Bakery Cinnamon Rolls
Nothing beats warm, soft, gooey cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning—or any morning! Made just like Grandma did, these delightful rolls are available with the traditional glaze or assorted buttercream frostings and sprinkles.
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
11 days til…
Park Lake Creamery Assorted Chocolates
Chocolates aren’t just for Valentine’s Day! Chocolatier Konstantin J. Zsigo crafts these handmade artisan chocolates in Bath, MI. Beautifully boxed, each chocolate truffle is nested in elegant gold foil. With many unique flavors, you’re sure to find delightful confections for every chocolate-lover on your list.
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10 days til…
Grand Traverse Sauce Company Assorted Hot Sauces
It may be cold outside, but hot sauces from Grand Traverse Sauce Company are sure to heat things up. This small-batch, Veteran-owned hot sauce company uses as many locally-grown ingredients, including cayenne, habañero, jalapeño, peppers, dill and herbs, to make sauces that go from mildly warm and spicy to red hot and smokey!
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9 days til…
Classique Gifts & Bakes Assorted Baked Goods & Macarons
Some people love to bake during the holidays, while others give baked goods and macarons from Classique Gifts & Bakes. Made from scratch in Canton, MI, these goodies have no preservatives and come in flavors that range from traditional to tropical. Perfect for giving or keeping for yourself. Plus, there are tons of options for everyone on your list with special dietary requests!
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
8 days til…
Fancy Freeze Freeze-Dried Candies
Freeze-dried candies are the latest candy craze. Made in Sterling Heights, MI, Fancy Freeze freeze-dried candies are light, airy, and crunchy, delivering an explosive blast of intense flavor. In assorted flavors, including berry, tropical, and tangy, Fancy Freeze freeze-dried candies are a perfect stocking stuffer for kids—and kids at heart.
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
7 days til…
Here’s a “pop” quiz: How many popcorn flavors can you name? Three, maybe four? Mosby’s Gourmet Popcorn has cooked up 39 flavors—and counting—from traditional Chicago-style and caramel to candied cheesecake, dill pickle and buffalo cheese ranch. Popped fresh daily in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI.
What if you need a gift for a friend who’s a picky eater or always on a diet? We’ve got Michigan-made non-food products, too. Read on!
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
6 days til…
Who could say no to candles handmade in small batches with good intentions, positive energy, and lots of love? Made in Lansing, MI, Carli’s Candles are made with 100% pure, sustainably sourced soy wax, Phthalate-free, high-quality fragrance oils and a coreless, lead-free, flat braided cotton wick. And with unusual names such as Mothman, Death by Chocolate, Melting Yeti, and Nessie, you will certainly find a scent for that hard-to-buy-for friend.
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
5 days til…
Stuck on Michigan Bucket Hat and Michigan-themed Stickers
Do you have a friend who is proud of living in the mitten state? Ope, give them an acid-wash Michigan patch bucket hat and Michigan-themed stickers they can put on their laptop, water bottle or anywhere else! Stuck on Michigan is a woman-owned Grand Rapids company making products that are genuinely a “Michigan Thing.”
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
4 days til…
Olive Branch Design Studio Earrings
Handcrafted earrings are the perfect present for that friend who expresses themselves through their jewelry. Made in Lansing and featuring polymer clay and metals, unique styles range from studs and hoops to dangles and huggies. Earthtones, florals, and geometric designs are just a few of these one-of-a-kind earrings.
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
3 days til…
Bubbles R Fun Bubble Wand Kits
Bubbles are fun for young and old, but fishing that little plastic wand out of a tiny jar of soap can take the fun out of bubble-blowing. Lansing-based Bubbles R Us bubble wands are nothing like that. Netted squares attached to wooden dowels create big, bountiful, beautiful bubbles! Available in various shapes and sizes, the possi-bubble-ilities are endless.
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
2 days til…
Harvest + Harmony Soaps and Nail Polish
Harvest + Harmony creates small batches of traditionally crafted soaps and scrubs that clean and nourish for a wholesome and indulgent experience. Their decadent goat milk soaps contain locally harvested, farm-fresh ingredients that offer a range of benefits in various aromas and lush body scrubs formulated with natural, sustainably sourced ingredients made in the heart of Michigan’s Apple Country.
📷 courtesy of Amber Rose Photography
1 day til…
Christmas!
Let’s Stay Home Cocktail Kits
Once your holiday shopping list is done, kick back with a delicious cocktail—no bartender required. Let’s Stay Home mixes are pre-mixed cocktail kits made in Grand Rapids, MI. Formulated by a seasoned bartender and cocktail enthusiast, each mix is a balanced blend of fresh fruit, herbs, and citrus, so all you have to add is your favorite spirit to create cocktails such as peach rosemary, strawberry mint, ginger basil, or blueberry lavender. Combine 1.5oz of mix and 2oz of your favorite spirit for a tasty at-home drink, or add seltzer for a tasty mocktail.