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Feeling frazzled by the countdowns? Noticing the Feeling frazzled by the countdowns? Noticing the pressure to buy fast with promised convenience? Here’s a different message that matters to your community. There’s still time to shop locally. The “Shop Minnesota” Guide by Meet the Minnesota Makers includes retail locations throughout the state and listings of makers pop up market events. There are still local markets to visit this weekend. Many of the makers listed in our guide offer experience gifts or gift certificates for future use. People are still using our guide to choose unique and thoughtful gifts that benefit both the maker and the recipient. It never stops being a thrill to look at our engagement map and find the blue dots pulsing. (Swipe through to see what I mean.) Don’t let the last minute panic click ads get to you. There’s still time to shop differently this winter holiday season. Visit our 141 makers at meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift
How many of these creative local businesses did yo How many of these creative local businesses did you already know? Our platinum sponsors are an amazing group of Minnesota small businesses.  Swipe through for a preview of their gift guide listings. Browse meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift to view their full listings. Today we celebrate the unique products, creative spirits and community generosity of…. (drum roll please) @fivepinescandleco (Ely) @keepsakecidery (Dundas) @nashkenativegames (Ham Lake) The “Shop Minnesota” is accessible to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Our sponsors’ support makes a project of this size happen while keeping it accessible to businesses of all sizes. A local gift makes a difference.  Make your neighbors’ dreams come true when you choose to support their business. Choosing local is more than a slogan. It builds community strength. Swipe through to learn more about these local businesses. Comment Gift Guide below to receive a direct link to the guide.
It may be frightful outside but the makers markets It may be frightful outside but the makers markets, farmers markets, and festive pop ups will be cozy and inviting. These in-person shopping options will be worth braving the cold! Find the makers from the @meettheminnesotamakers “Shop Minnesota” gift guide at these markets throughout Minnesota. Did we miss your market? Tag it in the comments section to help shoppers find you on Small Business Saturday. Want to skip the snow and shop from home? Browse the our gift guide at meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift Many of our local makers ship or offer local pickup/delivery. See what local treasures you find when you shop locally.
What an amazing treat to gather with @stephaniesdi What an amazing treat to gather with @stephaniesdish and @stephaniemarch on the @weeklydishmn on @mytalk1071 for their annual gift show. They invited me to share food and beverage highlights from our “Shop Minnesota” guide last weekend.  Here are the incredible makers included: @cannonbelles: Cheese - Gouda, Cranberry Cheddar and Fresh Cheese Curds @earthtanicsb: Holiday Cookies, Homemade Jams, Stollen, Seasonal Monthly Menus @keepsakecidery : Natural Ciders and Wines, Gift Cards, Keepsake Club Cider Membership @hazelheartfarms : Hazelnut Gift Box—contains hazelnut oil, roasted hazelnuts, hazelnut tea, salted hazelnuts, spicy maple hazelnuts, and Sweet Salty Midwest Munch @shedthebee : Seasonal Honey; 3-Jar Flight Gift Boxes; Hot Shed Honey @nhb_bakehouse : Bûche de Noël (GF/V Yule log cake), GF/V Bakehouse cookies, GF/V Donut mini cakes Listen to the full segment, including gift ideas from Crocus Hill at: https://www.mytalk1071.com/episode/12-6-25-hr-1-cooks-of-crocus-hills-and-minnesota-makers Thank you to all 141 makers who make Minnesota’s small business landscape so vibrant (and delicious). Your stories deserve to be told. Thank you again to Stephanie and Stephanie for including our stories as a part of their annual gift show. We so appreciate you sharing your platform with Minnesota’s creative food and beverage makers, highlighting their local sourcing and creativity.  Shop their products: https://meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift/
If only there was a way to support local businesse If only there was a way to support local businesses on a snow day… There is! We have done the shopping for you. Browse the @meettheminnesotamakers “Shop Minnesota” gift guide to find 141 Minnesota-based businesses. The guide includes art, artisanal goods, farm products, candles, winter hats, premium liqueurs, cooking classes, puzzle rooms, chocolate, sassy hostas, cozy clothing, bath and body care, pickles, baked goods, and, well, much, much more. Many of the businesses in the guide ship so you can truly shop locally from home. Many others have local pick up or delivery. Set a date for after the plow has come through. Find something in the guide you want for yourself? Select it as a favorite and email a hint to someone else. “Shop local” isn’t just a feel good slogan. It determines whether communities thrive or decline. Let’s thrive together, Minnesota. Comment gift guide to receive a direct link to the guide. MTMM newsletter subscribers have access to exclusive discount codes for nearly half the makers in the guide. #shopmn #mngifts #giftguide #shoplocal #shoplocally #meetthemnmakers
Here’s the local shopping inspiration you’ve been Here’s the local shopping inspiration you’ve been waiting for! Our gold sponsors are an amazing group of Minnesota small businesses.  Swipe through for a preview of their gift guide listings. Browse meettheminnesotamakers.com/holiday-gift to view their full listings. (We make it easy for you to shop locally even during a snowstorm from the comfort of your own home—perhaps with some local snacks on hand?) Today we celebrate the unique products, creative spirits and community generosity of…. (drum roll please) @facepunchfoods @hartcountrymeats @healthyeat_onthego @isadorenutco @shedthebee The “Shop Minnesota” is accessible to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Our sponsors’ support pays for all the unglamorous behind-the-scenes pieces that makes a project of this size happen.   Where you spend your money matters.  A local gift makes a difference.  You make your neighbors’ dreams come true when you choose to support their business. Support a broad local community when you choose local first.  Swipe through to learn more about these local businesses. Comment Gift Guide below to receive a direct link to the guide.
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