With the Christmas holiday less than a month away, let’s get festive! Shop local and get creative with stocking stuffer ideas from Detroit businesses. Look to Detroit brands like Bees in the D, City Bird, Detroit Is The New Black, Detroit vs. Everybody, City Bird and more for the best stocker stuffer ideas because any gift, big or small, has the opportunity to make someone’s day.
These stocking stuffer gift ideas will make everyone happy on Christmas morning, no matter who you are shopping for!
BEES IN THE D LIP BALM. PHOTO BEES IN THE D
BEES IN THE D LIP BALM ($5)
Bees in the D (BID), a non-profit focused on honeybee education and conservation, is offering five flavors of lip balm for the holidays: Ruby Red, Vanilla Chai, Lavender Peppermint, Lemongrass, and Tangerine. Proceeds support the non-profit’s year-round activities to sustain Michigan’s honeybee populations and provide education to individuals, businesses, and schools across the state. Click here for more info.
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CARHARTT HAT ($16.99)
Originally designed as a workwear essential, a Carthartt hat can now be found at construction sites and campgrounds, state fairs, and football stadiums. Thick acrylic yarn makes this hat a, trendy, warm option for the colder months. Soft to the touch, the stretchy rib knit creates a stay-put fit. Click here to purchase.
CITY BIRD – MULTIPLE ITEMS ($5-$29)
City Bird is the perfect one-stop-shop for all of your holiday needs this year! From stocking stuffers to Michigan themed gifts, to holiday cards, holiday décor, and gives for kids, City Bird has you covered. Browse the Stocking Stuffers guide on the website and choose from items such as Oatmeal Bar Soaps ($8), Northern Nail Polish ($12), Paddywax Essential Oils ($12), Detox Clay Mask ($26), and more! City Bird is located at 460 W. Canfield Street.
HONEY BOURBON BY DETROIT CITY DISTILLERY
DETROIT CITY DISTILLERY HONEY BOURBON ($40)
Support two local businesses at once! This Limited-Edition Bees in the D Bourbon-barrel Aged Honey is made up of one-of-a-kind honey that has been aged in Detroit City Distillery (DCD) bourbon barrels. Purchase honey here, starting December 4.
DETROIT IS THE NEW BLACK HAT ($29)
A Classic Dad Cap from Detroit is the New Black is a must-have! Made with Woodward patch in white, the hat has an adjustable strap and available in White, Denim, and Black. Buy it for your dad, or anyone else on your list! Click here to purchase.
DETROIT VS EVERYBODY MASK ($14.99)
Mask up! Unfortunately, the mask trend isn’t going away anytime soon. Grab this mask from Detroit vs Everybody and rep the city of Detroit! The “Detroit vs Everybody” mask is the perfect gift to slip inside of a stocking. Cloth face masks are washable and reusable and are available in many styles, including Everybody Vs Covid-19. Click here to purchase.
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MADE IN DETROIT HOLIDAY SANTA MUG ($12)
The perfect holiday mug to sip hot chocolate out of! This ‘Made In Detroit’ Holiday Santa Mug, part of the holiday collection, can be purchase now with an extra 20% off code “CYBER20”. The mugs are currently in production and will ship the week of December 7 and arrive in plenty of time for the holiday. Click here to purchase.
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NORA GOOBER CANDLES ($24)
A unique gift that will bring a smile to anyone’s face! The Goober Candle from Nora is cast in unscented paraffin wax from playful forms originally created by Talbot & Yoon in their Brooklyn studio. Each Goober has a distinctive shape and character and burns for up to 40 hours. Click here to purchase.
PURE DETROIT COASTER ($10)
This locally produced, heavyweight and high-quality piece of craftsmanship from Pure Detroit is stamped with a photo of the Campus Martius Christmas tree. This hometown memorabilia will serve as a reminder of the constant beauty Detroit beams with during the holiday season. Click here to purchase. Grab a couple of matching coasters or mix and match – there are so many different prints to choose from!
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SHINOLA MONOGRAMMED NOTEBOOK ($22)
Add this classic Detroit brand to your list! This hard linen journal is American-made and features a smyth-sewn binding, which provides a high level of durability and enables the pages to lie perfectly flat. For a personal touch, the Shinola journals can be monogrammed! Click here to purchase.
