Looking for something a little more meaningful to give this holiday season? We’ve gathered a collection of gifts from small businesses that manufacture in the U.S.A. and embrace more sustainable business practices and materials from natural sources. You’ll find thoughtfully designed apparel, unique pieces for the home, gifts for kids, and hands-on DIY kits for the makers and creatives in your life. It’s a chance to discover new brands, celebrate independent businesses, and give gifts with a story behind them.

For the Home

Big Dipper Wax Works makes hand-dipped candles in Seattle from 100% beeswax, which provides a clean and long-lasting burn. June & December is an independent design studio owned by a nature-loving family from Michigan who makes art prints, napkins, pillows, towels, stationery, and journals. Gorgeously crafted and useful handmade baskets from the Widener Company of Maine would look great in anyone’s home.

Apparel

Darn Tough knits merino wool socks in Vermont that have a lifetime guarantee and a sock for nearly every hobby or lifestyle. Blythly also knits apparel using merino wool or organic cotton in Brooklyn, New York, with every product made to order and shipped without plastic; the merino wool knit hats in fun colors make a great gift. Map Tote is also a Brooklyn-based business with everything designed and manufactured there. Find apparel, stationery, home, and lifestyle gifts that are location-themed. Map Tote also does custom orders for events like weddings or reunions.

For The Kids

You can mix up your own playdough in five colors from Eco Dough and sold by Tree Hollow Toys in California. Kids, geologists, and artists will love rock crayons, handmade in the USA with 64 different colors and non-toxic materials. Sold by Our Green House of Connecticut. Wolfum makes these handmade wooden domino sets from Baltic Birch in Los Angeles. There are several designs to choose from and other handmade, wooden products.

Do It Yourself

For the creatives and crafters in your life who would love to make a useful object, we have a DIY basket weaving gift set from the Underwater Basket Weaving Studio in Maine. This Marbling Clay Kit has everything you need to make 5-6 marbled clay dishes you bake in your oven. The Macrame Fringe Tote Bag is sold by Ganxxet x Miss Knottie and is perfect for beginners who want to make their own bag; all supplies are included, as well as detailed instructions and a helpful video tutorial.