Since we opened, I have always dreamed of putting together a gift guide for the holidays and I could just never seem to find the time to sit down and do it. This year, I’m making it a point, and here I am 11 days before Christmas (better late than never) sipping on some coffee and writing this little blog post to share with all of you. As of this second we work with 372 different makers and it is my absolute pleasure getting to see and share the incredible items that each of them make. We are constantly complimented on how lovely our shop is, and I have to give props to our makers every time. They are truly what makes our shop lovely and possible and I am so grateful to work with each and every one of them.

I wish I could show you every single item we have in stock (for real), but I’d be here for a month typing, and you’d be here for another month reading so I’ve opted for some categories that I hope will help you out with your holiday shopping. Each grouping of items will run you $25 or less and all items are 100% handmade by someone! We’ve put some up for sale on our website, but USPS is running quite slow right now, so if you want to be sure you have it in time for Christmas, your best bet is to stop in. You can always email (hello@halfmilehandmade.com), call (989) 778-2228, or send us a message on social media to hold things or place an order! We are here to help you have a handmade holiday however we can. Now let’s get to these gifts!

ITEMS FOR BABY. Baby bodysuit $13, bar of baby powder scented soap $5, no-scratch mittens $5.
ITEMS FOR KIDS. Engraved Swell bottles $15, coloring & activity books $5-8, colorable postcard $1.50.

ITEMS FOR TEENS.
Headphone keychain pouch $10, phone grip $8, stegosaurus sticker $4, enamel pin $10, velvet scrunchies $4, GIRL PWR sticker $4, lip balm $4.

ITEMS FOR WINE LOVERS. Worth wining about t-shirt $15, dreaming of a wine Christmas card $4, wine magnet $3.
ITEMS FOR BEER LOVERS. Engraved bottle opener $9, soap made with beer $4, nice can magnet $4.

SELF CARE ITEMS. Sleep mask $12, soy candle $7, bath bomb $5.
KITCHEN ITEMS. Tea towels $8-$12, engraved handle wooden spoon $4, set of two un-sponges $12, recipe cards $1.50

HOMESICK FOR MICHIGAN ITEMS. Hand-stamped necklace $10, resin wood slice ornament $6.50, Great Lakes magnet $6, Michigan sticker $3.
HOMESICK FOR BAY CITY ITEMS. Bay City t-shirt $19, Bay City illustrated places card $4, Bay City sticker $3.

$20 ITEMS. Coffee mugs $10-$16, tissue box covers $18, engraved tumblers $20, jewelry $15-$22, handmade winterwear $10-$22.

$30 ITEMS. Michigan pillows $26-$30, mini Michigan metal and wood sign $30, wool mittens $30, matted photos (ready to frame) $22, macramé Apple Watch band $22.

I hope that you have found this guide useful and now have some ideas to go forth and shop for Christmas! Don’t forget we are now located at 910 Washington Avenue Bay City, MI 48708. Our new spot is bigger and brighter and we are very proud to show it off to you. We also have over 100 holiday cards in stock for you to choose from - send some happy mail! It has been one wild year, and from the bottom of my handmade loving heart I appreciate your continued support. We absolutely love being your handmade headquarters in Bay City, hope to see you soon! -Capri