With the holidays coming up, it can be hard not being able to see your family and friends due to COVID-19. However, you can always show how much you love and appreciate them with the perfect gift. This gift guide supports local businesses, Black-owned businesses and eco-friendly businesses. When you buy these gifts, your money is going toward a larger movement that works to support communities in times of need. So, check it out, you might find a great gift for this giving season.

RELAX

No matter where you are, you deserve to take a break this holiday season. Kick back, watch some movies and spend time with the ones you love, remembering to relax. 

Erie Apparel

Sweatshirts, mugs and hats galore, all made with Erie pride.

Dragonfly Lake Scents

Soaps, scrubs and body butters made locally and with natural ingredients.

YogaErie

Get a workout in or unwind and meditate with YogaErie. Buy a gift card or class pass online to join the online livestream classes or studio classes.

Cocktail & Mocktail Kits

From InBooze, a small business in Michigan, choose a margarita, Moscow mule or seasonal cocktail to make, and they’ll send an infusion bag loaded with the ingredients. All you have to do is soak and serve.

FAVORITE FOODS

Bring the taste of Erie to wherever you are with these local favorites.

Happy Mug Coffee

Cozy up with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Happy Mug is the coffee served at Ember+Forge, The Cork 1794 and Voodoo Brewery, to name a few. Choose from flavors harvested all over the world or seasonal favorites.

Romolo’s Chocolates

Satisfy your sweet tooth with sponge candy, peppermint bark and assorted chocolates.

Underdog BBQ Sauce

Choose your fighter… I mean flavor. Options include Cabana Heat, Sweet Carolina BBQ, Backyard Baster, Peach Bourbon BBQ and Habanero Hot Sauce.

FOR YOUR APARTMENT

These finds will spruce up a small space by making it a little happier and healthier.

Hyggelight Candle

When your candle burns down, pack the label in with some soil and water and watch a plant grow in the pot the candle was once in. Enjoy the cold weather with your candle then be ready for spring with a new plant.

Macrame Market Bag

Bring your favorite foods and produce home with this macrame bag from Kristen Santiago at Gone Local.

Reclaimed Wood Coasters

These hand-burned coasters from Knot & Grain Studio have a honeycomb design.