We hope to make shopping a little easier for you this holiday season by putting together a curated list of 14 local holiday gifts from some of our favorite Minnesota and Wisconsin business owners!
Not only are each of these gifts super affordable, each item is from incredible women owned and/or minority owned businesses that we love to support!
Cheers to all of our last minute holiday shoppers! This one is for you 🙂
Happy shopping!
Woolly Bear Knits
Women Owned, Local Minnesota
We can’t get enough of Woolly Bear Knits! Her hand knitted hats make for the perfect local holiday gifts and each are made with ethically sourced yarn. We’ve had her cozy hats for a couple years now and we truly rock them all winter long. She was kind enough to create a unique discount code for us to share with you. Use THRIFTYWITHACOMPASS for 10% off any style!
beckhillco
Women Owned, Family Owned, Local Wisconsin
Two sisters with one vision to hand-craft beautiful and unique jewelry for every occasion. Join them on Friday, November 26th at 10am CST for their Black Friday Blowout! We’re putting the $28 Classic Huggies – Small 18k Gold Plated Huggies Hoops in our basket! One for us, one to gift.
The Waxwing
Woman Owned, Milwaukee Activist, Local Wisconsin
The Waxwing is a curated boutique with over 150 local artisans. One of our favorite Milwaukee shops to buy local art and handmade gifts. Our favorite item right now is the $18 Make Shit Happen Glass Mug because after that rough 2020, we’re making shit happen this year. Thanks to boss owner, Steph Davies, you can use the discount code, THRIFTY20, to get 20% off all items.
A Spoonful of Faith
Black Owned, Women Owned, Local Minnesota
Back by popular demand we could not have a local gift guide without highlighting one of our all time favorite Minneapolis shops! Their new unisex “Wildly Loved” T-shirts are going to be a favorite for us this season to gift to our sisters and friends! She has a discount code- Welcome15– that gives new shoppers 15% off!
Gifty Wrap
Black Owned, Women Owned, Local Minnesota
Spice up your gift wrapping this year and support this awesome black female owned company. She has so many fun wrapping paper prints, but our favorite is the black and white Minnesota sayings wrapping paper. For additional savings, she has a code “more” where you get 15% off any regular priced sales.
City Tins
Women Owned, Local Wisconsin
City Tins are a unique pack of 20+ dining “coasters” in a tin. Every tin features locally-owned venues that are worth $5-$10 off your $25+ tab. That’s up to a $200 value in every clever little tin for only $30. How it works? You choose a coaster from a city or collection. You pick a restaurant or bar from the tin to dine at. Spend at least $25, hand over the coaster when the bill comes and get $10 off! If you prefer to carry out, get $5 off! It’s that simple and the perfect gift for foodies. Now through December 20th, 2021, use code THRIFTYHOLIDAY20 to save 20% off.
Made in MiNN
Women Owned, Local Minnesota
These cozy Minnesota sweatshirts will easily become a staple in any wardrobe. The custom embroidered Minnesota logo is the perfect way to show some hometown pride. Technically not within our under $50 rule, but this company is offering our audience an additional 15% off these sweatshirts so that you can get them for just under $50! Use code: HOHOHO15. We have loved getting to know this company owned by 3 generations of Minnesota Mamas!
A Brush Box
Black Owned, Women Owned, Local Wisconsin
Owners Kadijiha and Amber first met as Community Advisors during their undergrad years at Alverno College when their focus was to build a community within the residence halls. This was also when they first collaborated in an artistic process that they would soon share with others: Brush Box, an immersive art experience box. Gift your loved ones with a fun activity to do together! Boxes range from $7-$55.
Persika Design Co
Women Artist, Local Wisconsin
Christina is a Midwest-born and raised artist, muralist, designer and illustrator. Her work centers around community healing, spirituality, nature and mental health. She draws inspiration from her Midwest roots & her Scandinavian heritage. This is the perfect shop for all of your stationary needs. Look how cute this Stay Warm & Toasty holiday card is for only $5? Pair it with this 8×10″ art print for $20 to make any art lover smile.
Harae
Women Owned, Local Minnesota
Slippers are one gift that we look forward to every year! Out with the old, in with the new. These $28 smiley slippers come in multiple colors so you can get matching pairs for you and your loved ones! They are offering our amazing audience 15% off any orders using discount code: THRIFTY15.
MKEing Coffee
Black Owned, Local Wisconsin
Good coffee for a good city. A large portion of Mkeing Coffee’s profits fund employment opportunities for high school students, the ex-incarcerated, or otherwise job-inhibited people who live in the Milwaukee area. By drinking their coffee and investing in their business, you’re helping to provide the job title of “Coffee Expert” to someone who is looking for a job; it’s more than just a cup of coffee. Gifting a bag of $9 8oz (1/2lb) Brew City Light Roast ground coffee is contributing to a greater impact.
828 Candles
Latin Owned, Veteran Owned, Women Owned, Local Minnesota
Candles always make the best holiday gifts and we can’t think of a better company to get some seasonal candles from! She just released her new Christmas collection which includes the perfect holiday scents – Fireside Warmth, Night Divine, Light of the World, and Winter Frost. We so appreciate this boss owner and she is giving our audience a unique discount code, THRIFTY10, to get 10% off her shop.
FanFam USA
Woman Owned, Local Wisconsin
Who else lives in cozy gear all winter long? FanFam USA has a collection of cute, cozy and affordable designs and athletic wear. We love going the custom design route and customizing our own apparel! For $32, we designed a simple Wisconsin sweatshirt that we’ll be living in this season. Use discount code, THRIFTY20, to get 20% off your entire order and design some local holiday gifts for a special someone.
Elizabeth E Design
Woman Calligapher, Local Wisconsin
Milwaukeean born and raised, Liz is the creator and letterer behind Elizabeth E Design. In 2017, post a busy summer of wedding sign creations for her “soon to be Mrs” friends, she realized she wanted to push her creativity beyond wedding decor. She launched her popular city/state collection with prints for as low as $10 and custom prints for $35. We’re so excited to gift these custom-designed wine tumblers! Best $20 spent.
That’s a wrap! We hope you enjoyed our 2021 holiday gift guide! Still looking for more gift ideas? Check out our 2020 holiday gift recommendations–you might see some familiar names!