Where to shop ‘small’ this 2020 holiday season in Bay, Saginaw and Midland counties - MLive.com

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SAGINAW, MI — Whether you’re shopping for kids, friends, your partner, your parents or even yourself, here’s a guide to crossing off your gift list and supporting some small, locally-owned businesses in Saginaw, Bay and Midland counties this holiday season.

A view of Merry Feith's ornaments featuring Saginaw landmarks at The Anderson Enrichment Center on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.Rachel Ellis | MLive.com file

Hand-painted ornaments that celebrate Saginaw

The iconic neon Beans bunny sign, White’s Bar, Hoyt Park’s ice skating rink, the Japanese gardens, the Castle Museum — these are a few of the Saginaw landmarks artist Merry Feith celebrates with her line of hand-painted ornaments.

Feith began painting and selling her Saginaw-themed ornaments in 2019, and new this year is an ornament featuring the Temple Theatre. They sell for $20 a piece.

See more photos of Feith’s ornaments here.

Place your order between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at Saginaw’s Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust Drive. For more information, call 989-759-1362 or find Andersen Enrichment Center & Memorial Rose Garden on Facebook.

Ferne Boutique, which got its start in Bay City, has funny new holiday-themed graphic tees and sweatshirts for the 2020 Christmas season.Courtesy | Ferne Boutique

Graphic tees for your most sarcastic friend from Ferne Boutique

Ferne Boutique, which got its start in downtown Bay City and now has a location in Detroit and another opening soon in Ann Arbor, has new holiday-themed graphic tees and sweatshirts for your funniest friends.

“Mama Needs a Silent Night” and “Drink Up Grinches” are a couple of the funny and festive designs.

Shop in store at 922 Washington Ave. in downtown Bay City or 6529 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, or online at ferneboutique.com.

Fig & Honey Cheese Co. offers its signature “Millennial Lunchable," charcuterie boards for small groups, and “Grazing Tables” for special events.Courtesy | Alexis Peake, Fig & Honey Cheese Co.

Charcuterie from Fig & Honey Cheese Co.

Wow your family and friends with a charcutier board from Fig & Honey Cheese Co. This small business, which is opening soon in downtown Saginaw’s SVRC Marketplace, 203 S. Washington Ave., offers charcuterie boards for groups of all sizes.

Although their new storefront isn’t open yet, co-owners Alexis Peake and Kayla Pietrzak are taking orders for the holiday season.

Fig & Honey offers its signature “Millennial Lunchable,” made with meat, cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts and a spread for $20, charcuterie boards for small groups ranging in price from $30 to $60, and “Grazing Tables” for special events priced from about $7 to $10 per person.

Place an order via Facebook, Instagram or email at fighoneycheeseco@gmail.com.

Toys are displayed at Joyful Tantrum in Midland on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019.Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com file

Low-tech toys from downtown Midland’s Joyful Tantrum

Joyful Tantrum offers a variety of toys to encourage low-tech play, including puzzles, blocks, dolls, board games, and art supplies, plus children’s books.

“Our toy store is a toy store unplugged,” Julia Kepler, who owns Joyful Tantrum and neighboring Serendipity Road, told MLive/The Saginaw News when her shop opened in 2019. Rather than flashy toys that light up and make noise, Joyful Tantrum offers low-tech toys that get a child’s “creative brain engaged — their imagination,” Kepler said.

This whimsical, colorful shop is located at 213 E. Main St.

Shop in store or online at www.serendipityroadjoyfultantrum.com.

Saginaw apparel from Wub

Wub, located at 108 N. Michigan Ave. in Old Town Saginaw, has Saginaw-inspired apparel for that person on your list who loves their hometown.

Designs include Saginaw brick, Beans bunny, and 989 T-shirts, hoodies, and hats.

Shop in store or online at wubwheelco.com. Find The Wub Store on Facebook to learn more.

Michigan-made gifts from Rebel Magnolia

You can find Michigan-made skin care products, coffee, maple syrup and home decor, plus women’s apparel, gifts for baby and more at Saginaw County’s Rebel Magnolia.

Shop in store at 7679 Gratiot Road in Thomas Township or online at www.shoprebelmagnolia.com.

A view of merchandise for sale at Dawn of a New Day Coffee House located at 210 South Washington in Saginaw on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com

Gifts for Saginawians and coffee lovers at dawn of a new day

dawn of a new day coffee house in downtown Saginaw is more than just a place to stop for a latte or lunch, the shop also carries gifts for coffee lovers and Saginaw lovers alike.

Gift ideas include locally-made 989 coffee mugs, “Death Before Decaf” hooded sweatshirts, dawn of a new day branded merchandise and more.

dawn of a new day, which recently served a free drive-thru Thanksgiving dinner and is planning another community meal on Christmas Day, is located at 210 S. Washington Ave.

Women’s apparel and accessories from Omoni

Bay City’s Omoni Boutique has apparel and accessories for the fashion-forward lady on your list.

The boutique is located at 130 Uptown Drive in the Uptown Bay City development. Omoni, pronounced “oh-muh-knee,” is Korean for mother.

Shoppers will find new arrivals, including loungewear, outerwear and sweaters.

Shop in store or online at www.omoniboutique.com.

A view of sweet treats available at Bayne's Apple Valley located at 5295 Midland Road in Freeland on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com file

Michigan-made treats and hard cider from Bayne’s Apple Valley Farm

Bayne’s Apple Valley Farm has Michigan-made treats, gifts and, new this year, hard cider.

The apple orchard and family-owned bakery, cafe and gift shop, located at 5395 Midland Road, M-47, in Saginaw County, recently launched its new Bayne’s Hard Cider House brand. Guests can now find traditional fall favorites, plus 10 hard ciders on tap, growlers, Michigan wines and more.

Find Bayne’s Apple Valley on Facebook to learn more.

Cosmetics from BrittRose Beauti

BrittRose Beauti offers liquid lipsticks, beauty palettes, eyeliner and more for the person on your list who loves cosmetics.

Saginaw woman Brittany Rosas launched the makeup line earlier this year. Rosas told MLive/The Saginaw News she was inspired to make her own cosmetics by a woman she saw on Instagram.

Her makeup line has products that range in price from $5 to $40. Liquid lipsticks are $15 a piece.

Shop online at www.brittrosebeauti.com.

A variety of cheeses are displayed at Artigiano, an artisan cheese shop in downtown Bay City, in this 2013 file photo.Sammy Jo Hester | MLive.com file

Artisan cheeses from artigiano

Downtown Bay City’s artigiano artisan cheese shoppe offers small-batch, handmade, artisan cheeses made throughout the world, plus specialty olive oils and vinegars, wines, meads, craft beers and other things to enjoy or gift this holiday season.

Shop in store at 815 Saginaw St. or online at www.artigianocheeses.com. Find artigiano on Facebook to learn more.

Bourbon by Bay City’s Third Wind Distilling Co.

Third Wind Distilling Co., which touts itself as Bay City’s first legal distillery, has released its first spirit product: Third Wind Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

“A semi-limited release, this bourbon is a blend of carefully selected barrels, each aged a minimum of four years. This spirit offers a deep, honey-amber hue with crisp aromas of caramel, vanilla, apple and cinnamon. On the palate, you will find a bourbon made for sipping. Eminently enjoyable, easy going and very smooth, this whiskey has medium notes of orchard fruit, spice and mint. It has a light body with warm texture and long finish of sweet oak and vanilla,” reads a Third Wind Distilling news release. “The bold design of the bottle comes from letter ‘M’ of the nautical alphabet, which is a nod to the state of Michigan and her Great Lakes.”

Third Wind Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 46% alcohol by volume (92 proof), available in 750 milliliter bottles and retails for $39.99.

To find where you can purchase Third Wind Straight Bourbon Whiskey, use the Product Locator at www.thirdwinddistilling.com or request it at any store or bar where liquor is sold in Michigan. They can order the product for you if it’s not already in stock.

Find Third Wind Distilling Co. on Facebook to learn more.

Great Lakes Yoga offers virtual and private classes and sessions so anyone can practice yoga from home.Heather Jordan | MLive.com

Private and virtual yoga from Great Lakes Yoga

Know someone who could use a little self-care? Great Lakes Yoga offers in-person, virtual, and now private yoga classes and sessions. The studio, located at 6400 State St. in Saginaw Township offers meditation classes, too.

“Private yoga sessions are a great way to build a strong foundation to support your home or studio practice. In these sessions we will focus on particular parts of your practice to achieve greater understanding and fulfillment. Topics that may be covered in a private yoga session: pose details, yoga philosophy, meditation, self-reflection, sequencing work, etc.,” reads a recent post on the Great Lakes Yoga Facebook page. “Private yoga classes are the ideal way to take a yoga class with a personal touch. Whether it’s just you or you and a few friends, add all the personal flair you’d like! You have the option to pick your class style, music, length, and intention behind class. A private yoga class can be part of your regular practice or a reason to celebrate - think birthday or milestone event!”

For more information about private yoga classes and sessions, send an email to info@glyoga.com, visit glyoga.com or find Great Lakes Yoga on Facebook.

A view of school related activities available at The Learning Wheel located at 3085 Bay Road in Saginaw on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com file

STEM toys from The Learning Wheel

Looking for toys that are both fun and educational? The Learning Wheel has you covered.

The Learning Wheel, located at 3085 Bay Road in Saginaw Township, offers personalized, one-on-one tutoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and new “learning pods,” plus classroom supplies, educational toys, games, workbooks and more.

The new shop carries Gears! Gears! Gears! sets, Melissa & Doug toys, STEM activity sets and other things that make learning fun.

Shop in store or online here.

Shoes and more from Runners Athletic Co.

Is there a runner on your list? Runners Athletic Co. has shoes and fitness gear to help keep them moving all winter long.

Runners Athletic Co. is located at 4605 Bay Road in Saginaw Township. Shop in store or online at www.runnersathleticcompany.com.

Growlers containing whiskey, moonshine and vodka distilled by Old Town Distillery sit behind the bar at the tasting room, 124 S. Michigan Ave. in Saginaw on Nov. 10, 2017.

Get in the spirit with Old Town Distillery

Saginaw’s Old Town Distillery has its own Old Town Vodka, Old Town Whiskey, Old Town Shine and Old Town Rum to add some spirit to your holiday gift list.

Old Town Distillery is located at 124 S. Michigan Ave. This small business made headlines in March when it donated 270 gallons of 190-proof alcohol to a Saginaw Valley State University science lab to be made into hand sanitizer early on in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Find Old Town Distillery on Facebook or visit www.oldtowndistillery.com to learn more.

Gift cards for tattoo lovers

Looking for a gift for someone who loves tattoos? Old Town Saginaw’s Drunken Monkey Tattoo offers gift cards.

Drunken Monkey Tattoo, located at 312 S. Hamilton St., has more than 20 years of experience offering custom tattoos and piercings.

Find Drunken Monkey Tattoo on Facebook or Instagram to learn more.

The Saginaw YMCA, 1915 Fordney St. in Saginaw on Jan. 2, 2018.

Give the gift of an experience

You could also think outside the gift box and give someone an experience instead.

Whether it’s a gift certificate or membership for the Saginaw Art Museum, Dow Gardens, the YMCA, your favorite gym or fitness studio, or something else, there are plenty of options throughout mid-Michigan.

Stretch your dollar with Buy BC gift card program

Downtown Bay City shoppers can support small local businesses and save money with the Buy Local Buy BC gift card program.

Once again, with Buy BC, shoppers can purchase $25 gift cards for $20 each. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Bay Future Inc. relaunched the program to help area small businesses as they continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions.

Gift cards are available in $20 increments. For every $20 gift card purchased, the Buy BC fund will provide an additional 25% to the gift certificate to that same business at no added expense to the customer or business. Customers can purchase $25 Buy BC gift cards for $20 each online here while supplies last.

A view outside of Valerie's Downtown on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com file

And don’t forget local restaurants

2020 has been a particularly challenging year for restaurants. They have had to close for indoor dining for periods of time, operate at reduced capacity, and take on new sanitation and social distancing protocols, among other changes.

Even if they’re not open for dine-in service, many of your favorite locally-owned restaurants are still offering takeout and curbside service. Consider giving your family and friends gift cards to their favorite places.

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