Open up a world of experiential gifting, learning and living. Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully...
Gift Guides
Deck the Halls With Handmade by Hammero
Local maker specializes in beautiful handmade crafts. Kate Hammero has been teaching art to students at Wayzata Public Schools’ Kimberly Lane...
Consider “Spirited” Gift Ideas
With Mother’s and Father’s days bubbling up, why not make a trip to your local liquor store for some gifts? Drekker Brewing’s beer is difficult to...
A Tisket, A Tasket
Surprise your friends with a lovely May basket. One of the most charming, if not endearing, childhood traditions has to be the creation and delivery...
Personal Profile
Silhouettes outline sweet moments in time. If it only took 20-30 minutes to create a memory that will last a lifetime, would you want it? How about...
Fox Run Offers Curated Christmas Gifts from Minnesota Makers
This holiday season, Fox Run is focusing on a Handmade Christmas. Located at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Fox Run, which opened in the summer,...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
This Gift Giving Season, Give Back to the Community
It’s the perfect time to give back to the community alongside your children and remind them of what matters most. It’s easy, especially for kids, to...
Local Microblogger Mom Shares Her Secrets for Giving the Best Gifts
Nicole Pierson of Begin At Home shares tips for finding the best gifts for your family and friends. Purchasing gifts during the holiday season can...
Must-have Gifts from The Woods, Maple Grove’s Best Gift Shop
Find unique, handcrafted goods for any occasion at The Woods. Since 1997, The Woods gift shop has filled shoppers’ bags with handcrafted gifts and...
This Holiday Season, Give Gifts That Say Thanks
Show gratitude to family, friends and co-workers with a simple gift. The healing practice of embracing gratitude is timely all year long and...
Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Your Minnesotan Mama
This article originally appeared as part of the story Crafty Carpoolers in the May 2019 issue. Mother’s Day is the time to celebrate the most...
‘In This Kitchen, It’s Called Hotdish’: Crafty Friends Create True Minnesotan Gifts
The Vintage Studio celebrates Minnesota, uffda and a lot more. When Osseo’s the Vintage Studio was being brought to life, owners Erica Boehme and...
Craft Your Own Candles at Olfactory Scent Studio
Olfactory offers a fresh take on candle making. With Valentine’s Day just days away, Olfactory Scent Studio could be the perfect option for those...
Treat Your Valentine to a Day of Indulgences in Maple Grove
Forget flowers and chocolates - give the gift of experience. For Valentine's Day, how about gifting the one you love an entire day of experiences...
The Art of Having Fun
Make Mother’s Day special this year with a handcrafted gift designed and personalized by you. Remind your mother how special she is to you next...
2015 Gift Guide: By the Color
Our annual gift guide offers some colorful choices. When it comes to choosing holiday gifts, sometimes you just have to pick the goods that catch...
Search The Woods for Gifts and a Spirit of Giving
The Woods Gifts owner, Dave Looney reflects on the shop’s beginnings and giving back to the community. Dave and Linda Looney, owners of The Woods...
