THALKEN // “THAT ONE TIME YOU FELL IN LOVE AND IT WAS AWESOME” CANDLE (from $7.50) There is nothing cooler than stumbling upon a Coloradomade hidden gem─except falling in love. Good news. With this candle, you can do both! According to the website, Thalken’s candles are made “fresh every morning, like donuts”. This one uses lavender, citrus, and white musk to invoke memories of past loves. Sounds awesome! You know what else sounds good? Donuts!
ST. CLAIRE’S ORGANICS // ORGANIC WINTERMINTS ($2.99) Co-founder, Debra St. Claire designed these mints to be an all-natural, organic alternative to Altoids. Containing no animal by-products, St. Claire’s also features adorable art on all of their tins making this a cute, refreshing, and healthy gift. And, at less than $3 per tin, you can afford to put one in everyone’s stocking!
COLORADO POPCORN COMPANY // VINTAGE CHRISTMAS TIN ($49) Located in Sterling, the Colorado Popcorn Company has been making delicious, gourmet popcorn since 1987. This tin contains two gallons of popcorn customizable with three different flavors chosen from a list of dozens of options. With flavors ranging from buttery or Tooti Fruiti to dill pickle or amaretto, you are sure to find the perfect combo to satisfy the popcorn lover on your list this year!
KONG // WOBBA OCTOPUS ($15.99) Everyone knows Kong for their signature red toy, but did you know that they also have an entire line of food products called “Kong Cuisine” along with original recipes on their website to spice up dinnertime for your favorite four-legged friend? And, of course, they have numerous other durable, safe, fun toys, including this snuggly Wobba Octopus that you know your good boy deserves in his stocking. Who’s the bestest boy?
WANDERFUL WHEELS // THE WANDERLUST SPRINTER AWD (starts at $130,000) Is the road calling your name? There may be no better way to explore the great outdoors in style and comfort than with a Wanderlust Sprinter from Wanderful Wheels. Every element of this van is customizable and designed to make you feel cozy and warm─no matter how far you roam. While it probably won’t fit under the Christmas tree, it is sure to make any adventurer very happy!
PHUNKSHUN WEAR // YOUTH TEMPEST THERMAL BALACLAVA ($27.99) Come on—you know there are some, ummm, smaller people on your list this year and it’s your job to keep those little faces warm on a trip to the slopes or the sledding hill! Elevate your child’s winter adventures with the Youth Tempest Thermal Balaclava from Phunkshun Wear. Designed to provide exceptional warmth, this balaclava features a fleece-lined interior and an ergonomic shape that fits seamlessly under helmets.
ESOTERRA CIDERWORKS // BRANCH OUT CLUB Started by a husband-and-wife team committed to making delicious ciders using the simple and timeless equation of Apples + Yeast & Time while also celebrating the remarkable heritage of apple orchards in the wild Southwest. They work with 50+ family and backyard orchards to bring you fresh, clean, refreshing ciders. Enjoy them in person at their Durango or Delores locations or have them shipped directly to your door by joining the Branch Out Club!
THE SOAP SHOP // HANDCRAFTED BAMBOO CHARCOAL SOAP ($4) Containing activated bamboo charcoal with notes of white jasmine, blond woods, and musk, this bar is so gentle you can use it on your face and so pretty you’ll want to put it on display. One member of the Manufacturer’s Edge team is such a big fan, they’ve been using it for a decade. So, the next time you’re in Idaho Springs, grab one and check it out for yourself!
DENVER CHIP COMPANY SWEET & SPICY
POLLINATOR CHOCOLATE BONBON BOX OF 9 ASSORTED FLAVORS
FINKEL & GARF OATMEAL MILK STOUT
CARBOY WINERY CALIFORNICATION COLLECTION
34 DEGREES ENTERTAINING CRISPS VARIETY PACK
POLIDORI SAUSAGE HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE
ENSTROM TRADITIONAL ALMOND TOFFEE
WINDFALL BREWERY HOP ARCHITECT
GREELEY HAT WORKS // ATWOOD MARFA 7X LOW CROWN ($95) Boulder isn’t the only place where a hat like this can grab some serious attention (hear us, Coach Prime?)! This slick lid will keep you cool, both literally and figuratively. You may also recognize Greeley Hat Works from the popular television series Yellowstone. Check their vast inventory for something homegrown sure to suit your needs, cowpokes!
TOPO DESIGNS // ROVER PACK CLASSIC ($99) Topo Designs has been winning people over from across the globe with their functional and fashionable designs that are not only stylish and modern but also rugged and durable. The Manufacturer’s Edge team likes their backpacks so much that we had some branded for our team so we can serve the Colorado manufacturing community in style. Next time you see one of these roaming around town, be sure to come say hi!
MUNRO PUMP // MUNRO COMPLETE PRO II BÁHN & BUTTER BAKERY CAFÉ // CRÊPE CAKE SLICE ($7.85) If you find yourself in Aurora, make sure to check out the culinary adventure that is Báhn & Butter. Whether you are in the mood for something savory like a Báhn Mi or something decadent like this mille-crepe cake, you will not be disappointed. And, if the owner Thoa Nguyen is there, be sure to wish her good luck on this season of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship!
Okay. Hear us out. A pump may not seem like a traditional holiday gift, but this isn’t just any pump! The Munro Complete PRO II is a revolutionary complete pump package that includes a professional-grade pump, the highest quality pump control with built-in pump protection, and simplified plumbing connections – all housed in a unique enclosure designed specifically for a pump. Might be just what you need to “pump” up someone’s holiday spirits!
HONEYCOMBS // IMMUNE SYSTEM PACK ($107.80) This holiday season, why not give the gift of health? Established in 1974, HoneyCombs specializes in liquid herbs, vitamins, supplements, detox programs, and even skin care. The Immune System Pack contains everything your loved one could possibly need to get through cold and flu season. And, if you are overwhelmed, they even have a questionnaire to provide you with customized suggestions to get you started!
THE CHOKE CHERRY TREE // CHOKE CHERRY FAVORITES ($59.95) Started in 1999 out of Pagosa Springs, The Choke Cherry Tree has become a staple for people seeking handmade goodies and thoughtful gift boxes. This one features one jam, one salsa, an 8 oz caramel, and one “poop”. Hilariously named but unbelievably delicious, the “poop” chocolate-dipped caramels will not only give the recipient a tasty treat, but a good chuckle too!
ESTES ROCKETS // ASTROCAM® STARTER SET ($79.99) Submitted by Tim Heaton, President, CAMA Are you looking for a gift that ignites your child’s imagination? Look no further than Colorado’s own Estes Rockets. Penrose, Colorado-based Estes Rocket, the world leader in model rocketry, has launched countless students into STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, and Math) careers for over five decades. Vern and Gleda Estes founded Estes Rockets less than a year after Sputnik shocked the world and launched the space race. Estes Rockets has since made Penrose, Colorado the Model Rocket Capital of the world.
Is your daughter or son a future astronaut or rocket scientist? Or maybe your child likes building with their hands. An Estes Rocket is the perfect gift. Estes Rockets provides model rocket kits for beginners to master Rocketeers. Estes Rocket founders Vern and Gleda Estes embody Colorado manufacturers. From manufacturing the tiniest spring to engineering awe-inspiring aerospace technology, we are bound by one common purpose—proudly made in Colorado!
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