Shopping Local: FFTC’s Guide to “Made in Minnesota” Gifts

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Christmas stockings and gifts

I love giving thoughtful gifts.  But you know what I have a hard time with?  Thinking of those thoughtful gifts. 

And also, we don’t want to fill our house or the houses of those we love with extra stuff they don’t want or need.  See our suggestions for  Experience Gifts  for the Whole Family.

Sometimes thoughtful gifts are those that your people will love. And sometimes thoughtful gifts are those that will support your community!  And sometimes they are BOTH!  And that’s what curated here in this Made in Minnesota Shop Local Gift Guide.

Here are some of our favorite local ideas for your families including kids and adults.

We have purposefully kept this list small so as not to overwhelm you. 

Some links on this page are affiliate links which means if you click on them, FFTC earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Minnesota Made Apparel

Chopper Mill Mittens

black mittens

Chopper Mill Mittens are a Minnesota mom's solution to warm and waterproof mittens for her kids. Based in Stillwater, Chopper Mill offers
3 sizes for kids. And in 2023, Adult Mittens are now available!  There are many reasons we love Chopper Mill: 20% of profits are donated, your first replacement mitten is free, AND any time you need  you can buy a single mitten.

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Minnesota Made Apparel

Sota Clothing Co.

boy with red sota vonn beanie and goldendoodle
Sota Clothing Co. is a St. Louis Park based company that has grown into an source of Minnesota pride since 2011. With adults and kids sweatshirts and tees, hats for all seasons, and a bunch of accessories, our family loves to give and receive Sota gifts.
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Use the code 'FFTC15' for 15% off your order

Minnesota Made Personal Care

Simply Bliss

Simply Bliss Gift Box
Offering old-fashioned lard soaps in a variety of fun food-based scents from The Wild Outdoors and Creamy Coconut to a rotation of seasonal favorites like Butterscotch Cookies and Frankincense & Myrrh. Offering favorite spa items like bath truffles, milk baths, and a home-roasted coffee body scrub. Use COUPON CODE for 10% off: FFTC10
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Gianna’s Thoughts: I found Simply Bliss at my local Farmer’s Market and have fallen in love with the Brown Sugar Latte Body Scrub.  If you have a coffee lover in your family, I’m pretty sure they will LOVE this gift.

Minnesota Made Personal Care

Bergliot Care Products

box of handmade soap with flowers and bird on it. made in minnesota symbol
Featuring Beard Balm, Candles, and Soap.  Scents include Honey/Maple, Nordic/Pine, Indigo Peppermint Eucalyptus, and Lemongrass Poppyseed, to name just a few. 
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Gianna’s Thoughts:  I purchased these soaps for the men in my family because it was an easy gift to ship.  The scents were great, and it was a very manly gift that I was proud to give.

Minnesota Made Tasty Goodies

Dandy Lion Coffee

Dandy Lion Coffee Local Roaster
Fresh roasted craft coffee and delicious coffee alternatives. Roasted each week to order in Chanhassen, MN. Family owned and operated.
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Gianna’s Thoughts: Our family has a subscription to this coffee and we get a new bag of beans every 3 weeks. It’s our favorite coffee in the Twin Cities. And Charlie is super easy to work with. We have also gifted this coffee to family members, and it was a huge hit. Our favorite is Mexicana.

Minnesota Made Tasty Goodies

North Mallow Marshmallows

North Mallow Local
THE S’MORES KIT INCLUDES 12 North Mallow Marshmallows - you choose the flavor! 12 North Mallow Graham Crackers (makes 6 s’mores) 1 large bar of premium milk chocolate OR Enjoy their new Hot Cocoa Kit! It contains our new hot cocoa mix and a bag of North Mallow marshmallows! The cocoa mix comes in two flavors: Classic or Peppermint. Our cocoa is dairy free and uses organic coconut milk powder, so you just have to add hot water for a delicious creamy hot cocoa!
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Use the code 'SmoreFamilyFun' for 10% off Your Order

Gianna’s Thoughts: I am in love with North Mallow’s marshmallows. I love the slightly chewy outside and the melt-in-your-mouth insides. I think my favorite flavor is the vanilla bean.

Minnesota Made Theatre Fun

Children's Theatre Company

Dean Holt (Corduroy) and Autumn Ness (Nighttime Security Guard) in the Children’s Theatre Company production of “Corduroy.” Photo by Glen Stubbe Photography
Some of the best theatre in all of the country happens in our backyard at Children's Theatre Company. Purchase tickets for one show or build your own Subscribe and Save Season Package.
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Minnesota Made STEM Fun

Snapology | Uptown

Snaoology Open Ended Play 2023
Snapology serves children ages 4-14 in STEAM learning. While using fun, hands-on activities to teach STEAM concepts, children play through robotics, coding, and designing. Snapology is full of LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology. Find programs as after-school programs, summer camps, workshops, field trips, birthday parties, assemblies, and custom events.
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