BEHOLD! The Maine 100 under $30 gift guide!
We pulled these selections [while also adding some new additions] from the yearly Your Ultimate Maine-Made Holiday Gift Guide at the request of folks who are working on a bit of a budget. “We love the list,” you said, “But I’m probably not going to be able to swing a $560 rocking chair this year.” Same.
Using the items and shops represented here, you can find a gift for every single friend, family member, colleague, neighbor, pet, baby, gift basket, stocking or cocktail party host while on a budget.
If you’re new to this list in particular, basically it works like this:
- There is a photo of a gift we like.
- There is the price.
- There is a link to the shop / vendor from where you can order it.
- You should definitely explore the shops further. The gifts here represent just a small percentage of all of the awesomeness out there.
- Again, you can check out our full Ultimate 2015 Made in Maine gift guide here.
Honestly, while this list is of my design, my wife Jaime architected this list as well from start to finish. All hail Jaime.
If you like exchanging money for gifts face to face, there are a ton of craft shows throughout the state.
A quick shout out to PICNIC Holiday Sale, which was the inspiration for my first gift guide a few years back. It’s an amazing event.
ABOVE PHOTO CREDIT: Knack Factory
WEARABLES
Woodland Tank Top [$28] by way of Pinecone + Chickadee
LoveME Tshirt [$25] by way of LiveME
Board of Maine Women’s Skidder Tee [$25] by way of Board of Maine
Moon T-Shirt [$28] by way of Pinecone and Chickadee
JEWELRY
Olive Jade Teardrop Earrings [$22] by way of The Last Domino
Thin Stacking Rings [$10-$30] by way of MetalRoots
Heart Shaped Porcelain Initial Necklace [$15] by way of LaceWoodStone
Sari Silk Bangle Bracelet [$25] by way of WorthyGoods
Skinny Latitude Longitude Location Ring [$28] by way of Kerri Ann Designs
Sterling Silver Antler Earrings [$24] by way of Autumn Equinox
Sailwinds Rope Bracelet [$26] by way of Sailwinds Trading Co.
Pulp Hairpins [$18] by way of Pulp
ACCESSORIES
Two-Tone Dirigo Patch Hat [$25] by way of Might & Main
Red Buffalo Check Wristlet [$30] by way of Sea Bags
Minimalist Wallet [$10] by way of Flowfold
Zippie Bag [$26] by way of Trosko
ART
Maine Bike Chain Print [$20] by way of Brooke Hamilton
Starling House Print [$12] by way of Medusawolf
Photographs [$30] by way of Kari Herer Photography
Ship Inside of Whale [$18] by way of Kris Johnsen
Support Your Local Farmer Poster [$10] by way of Hannah Rosengren
Ron Swanson Poster [$20] by Yakawonis Quilling
Retro Vintage Art Volkswagon [$20] by way of IDILLARD
Autumn Harbor Archival Print [$18] by way of Swallowfield
BABIES + KIDS
Felted Wild Animals [$17] by way of Fibers of Unity
Football Baby Diaper Cover [$10] by way of Siena’s Maine Design
Nautical Baby Booties [$20] by way of Two Little Beans
Ghostbusters Light Switch Cover [$13] by way of idillard
Chrocheted Baby Booties [$13-$18] by way of Three Kittens Knitting
Organic Cotton Maine Loves Baby [$22] by way of Think Greene
Handmade Nautical Bibs [$11] by way of Yarn & Cloth Clothier
Don’t Feed The Bear Tee [$18] by way of Creation Lab
Bunny Ear Teething Ring [$9] by way of Bird and Bear Boutique
Knit Lamb Set [$28] by way of Petunia’s Handmade Creations
Natural Teething Necklace [$13] by way of GoBabe
Eco-finger Paint [$20] by way of eco-kids
Revenge of the Nerds Onesie [$18] by way of The Wishing Elephant
HOME
Veggie Plates [$28] by way of Meg k Walsh Ceramics
Beer Tasting Flight Sampling Paddle [$17] by way of JT Woodworks
Pot Holders [$16] by way of Erin Flett
Mason Jar Coozie [$22] by way of Maine Leather Co.
Tea Towel [$24] by way of Lilleputt Studio
Crochet Mug Warmer [$15] by way of OftheOtherEarth
Large Heavyweight Linen Cloths [$15] by way of Leighton Point Linen
Small Batch Candles [$28] by way of Wary Meyers
Nesting Trays [$16-$20] by way of Jessica Teesdale Pottery
Vegetable Bag [$18] by way of Vejibag
Wool Dryer Balls [$29] by way of LooHoo
Dr. Nat Churall’s Laundry Soap [$15] by way of Chase Street Soap Co.
Candle [$22] by way of Seawicks
Maine Made Wood Bakery Pin [$19] by way of Fletchers’ Mill
Handmade 3″ wooden biscuit cutters [$30] by way of Al Mather: Wodturner
Pinback or Magnets [$9] by way of Sleepy Mountan
Reusable Bowl Covers [$25] by way of Anne Riggs Designs
Reusable Snack Bags [$14] by way of Molly Angle
Camera Strap [$29] by way of Kurier
Screen Printed Soap Dispensers [$17] by way of Clearstory Glass
HOLIDAY
Holiday Cards [$5] by way of Parrott Design Studio
Gift Wrap [$8] by way of Foreshadow Press
Rustic Handmade Paper Gift Tags [$9] by way of Papermaker
Cards [$4] by way of Ferdinand
Blue n’ Green Seashellglass Ornament [$20] by way of Maine Coast Creations
Clay ornaments [$16 – $20] by way of Wild Bell Studio
Festive Recipe Holiday Cards [$18] by way of Three Little Words
Mini Glitter Clothespins & Twine [$6] by way of Running Blynd
Two Small Fir Trees Beeswax Candles [$11] by way of Sparky’s Honey
Lab Brass Ornament [$18] by way of Willy Wires
Vintage Paper Glass Ball Holiday Ornament [$7] by way of Reverie Creations
BODY
All Natural Soap [$4] by way of Maine Mountain Soap & Candle Co.
Gardener Gift Set [$12] by way of Dr. Dandelion
Fox Tail Grooming [$12] by way of Portland Trading Co.
Alpine Shave Jelly [$16] by way of Portland General Store
Peppermint Foot Lotion [$20] by way of Moonshine Herbals
Honey Almond Lip Balm [$4] by way of Long Winter Farm
Sugar Scrub [$8] by way of Blissfully Simple
Cucumber Face Lotion [$18] by way of Coast of Eden
EDIBLES
Maple Candy [$11] by way of Spring Break Maple & Honey
Tea Mixer [$9] by way of Finest Kind Tea
Holiday Gift Box [$23] by way of Bixby Co.
Coastal Root Bitters [$15-$20] by way of Coastal Root Bitters
12 Cupcakes [$28] by way of East End Cupcakes
Chai Tea [$14] by way of Herbal Revolution
Triple Pack [$17] by way of Raye’s Mustard
Good Coffee [$8] by way of 44 North Coffee
Chocolate Lava Cake [$5] by way of Jarva Cakes
Flavored Popcorn [$12] by way of Coastal Maine Popcorn
Maine Potato Donuts [$22/assorted dozen] by way of The Holy Donut
Tandem Coffee [$16-$20] by way of Tandem Coffee Roasters
Pasta Sauce [$8] by way of Cheryl Wixson’s Kitchen
Allagash large format bottles [$10 and up] by way of these locations
Infustion Kits [$9] by way of Vena’s Fizz House
EPHEMERA + OTHER
Answers to Questions Nobody was Askin’ [$23] by way of Tim Sample
BeerMe Collapsible Koozie (4-Pack) [$12] by way of LiveMe
How to Cook a Moose [$25] by way of Island Port Press
Paw Protector [$9] by way of Rooted Earth Farm
2016 Sunrise Guide [$20] by way of Sunrise Guide
Dog Collars [$30] by way of Classic Hound Collar Co.
Sketchbook [$28] by way of Purplebean Bindery
Organic Dog Treats [$5] by way of Growlin’ Gourmet
2016 Farmers’ Almanac [$7] by way of the Farmers Almanac Store
Miss Rumphius [$17] by way of Sherman’s
Uneven Floors [$10] by way of Lyle Divinsky
Lights Along the River [$10] by way of The Mallett Brothers Band
Pet Tag [$12] by way of Lofted Designs
Cat Mats [$30] by way of TheShopAtBagEnd
Armies [$12] by way of Bullmoose
Blueberries For Sal [$18] by way of Longfellow Books
Aphorisms, Bumper Stickers, Truths and Rhymes album by
Samuel James [$10] by way of Samuel James
Spose albums [$10] by way of Bull Moose
Card Game [$30] by way of PBL Robots
Pheonix [$10] by way of Bullmoose
OUTDOORS
STABILicers Hike Cleats [$30] by way of STABIL
The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer [$20] by way of Delorme
Hand Tied Fishing Lures [$3] by way of Benton Fly Box
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Restaurant Gift Certificate by way of Portland Food Map
Buoy Local Gift Card [various denominations] by way of Buoy Local
Gift Certificate [variable] by way of Gathering of Stitches
Gift Certificate [various] by way of MOFGA
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