Shop Local - Idaho Holiday Gift Guide

Shop Local - Idaho Holiday Gift Guide

We love to support local Idaho businesses! If you want to avoid the frenzy of Black Friday or if you simply are looking for a unique gift for that special someone, consider shopping on Small Business Saturday. This is your opportunity to buy from a business that is locally owned and operated. See our guide below for ideas on where to start your shopping excursion. 

Baby Blues & Pink
Location: 1109 W Main St, Suite 115, Boise, ID 83702
Website: www.babybluesandpink.com
What They Sell: Organic and sustainable baby, toddler, and maternity clothing.

Banana Ink
Location: 214 N 9th St, Boise, ID 83702
Website: www.banana-ink.com
What They Sell: Idaho apparel and gear that is all designed, created, and crafted in Idaho. Great place to get something for an Idaho enthusiast or Idaho native.

Better Man Beard
Location: On shelves at various vendors. We suggest looking for them at the Boise Co-op.
Website: www.bettermanbeard.com
What They Sell: Skin-friendly beard care products that are made with organic natural ingredients and essential oils.

Boise Co-op
Location:  2 locations in Downtown Boise and the Village at Meridian
Website: www.boise.coop
What They Sell: In addition to its delicious healthy food products, the Boise Co-op also sells a variety of locally sourced wines. Find the perfect bottle here for your next holiday party.

Boise Art Glass
Location: 1124 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
Website: www.boiseartglass.com
What They Sell: Custom art, lighting fixtures, sculptures, jewelry, and ornaments all handcrafted from fine glass.

Bronco Shop at City Center
Location: 1124 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
Website: www.broncoshop.com
What They Sell: Perfect for the Boise State Bronco fan. This store features Bronco-themed apparel, souvenirs, and gear.

Fantastic Games
Location: 2 locations in Downtown Boise and the Village at Meridian
Website: www.fantasticgames.com
What They Sell: Need a fun indoor family activity to play over the holidays? This local game store is the perfect place to find fun or challenging board games, card games, trivia, and puzzles for all age ranges.

Flying M Coffee House
Location: 3 locations in Boise, Nampa, and Caldwell. 
Website: www.flyingmcoffee.com
What They Sell: Local coffee shop that features homemade pastries and house-roasted coffee. This is the perfect place to find a quirky collectible or gag gift.

Lees Candies
Location: 840 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83702
Website: www.leescandies.com
What They Sell: Spoil your loved ones with something sweet for their stockings! This local chocolatier has a variety of scrumptious treats to offer including truffles, caramels, taffy, and assorted chocolate boxes.

RE-POP Gifts
Location: 210 N 10th St, Boise, ID 83702
Website: www.repopgifts.com
What They Sell: If you are a pop culture fan you are going to love this eclectic store. Find a variety of knick-knacks and merchandise from your favorite movies and television shows. The store also highlights merchandise from local artists. 

The Record Exchange
Location: 1105 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702
Website: shop.therecordexchange.com
What They Sell: The coolest place to find a gift for the music lover in your family. This store is Idaho's largest independent music store and it offers both new and classic music from every genre. You can even buy vintage vinyl records and record machines.

Vandal Store
Location: 821 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702
Website: www.vandalstore.com
What They Sell: Best place in the Treasure Valley to find University of Idaho branded gear and merchandise. If you have a Vandal Alumni to shop for, they will love showing off their Vandal Pride with any gift you purchase from this store. 

This is just a small list of the many amazing local businesses you can explore while holiday shopping.  For a more complete list go to www.downtownboise.org or www.idahomadegoods.com.