Gift Giving with a Twist – a Handmade Christmas
It’s never been this easy to tick those items off your holiday shopping list! With Fredericton Tourism’s new on-line portal, “The Market Basket” you can even do your holiday shopping in pyjamas this year! The site showcases a wide array of locally produced, handmade, globally oriented products. And the best part? They’re unique and one of a kind, guaranteed to earn you the “best giver of gifts” title!
The vendors listed below is by no means complete, there are over 125 currently on the website! This is just a little something to pique your curiosity! We strongly encourage you to check out our site, www.themarketbasket.ca for the full list!
Here’s a few ideas to get you started:
Mulhouse Fine Foods – Fancy a fine brie or gruyere? The Mulder family have been in the business of providing you with a huge selection of cheeses and other fine foods for over 40 years, so they know their stuff!
Gaia Designs - Contemporary folk-art cards, prints, and original paintings, inspired by the cycles of nature, as well as spirituality and mythology.
Liminal Gardens – Permaculture-based market farm in Waterborough, NB selling organic sourdough breads and a small variety of produce.
Barnyard Woodworking – As their Facebook page says, they make everything from mailboxes to jelly cupboards! Barnyard Woodworking has a great selection of decorative wood products and antique styles that would definitely be a great gift to give or to receive!
RB Designs – Felted soaps, dyes, clothing and so much more! Eco friendly naturally dyed garments, accessories and home décor products using natural fibres and local materials.
Jenny Jynx Creative Culinary – Jenny creates customizable “graze board” or charcuterie boards (think cornucopia on a platter!) and absolutely breathtaking cakes and other sweet things (a work of art!).
Jewell Paper Studio – Paper products that are handcrafted, heirloom quality gifts, keepsakes, party supplies & favors and non-traditional greetings.
Soul Flower Herbals – Buy locally harvested, plant – based creations such as soaps, balms, salves, candles & more! Local herbalist Cecilia Brooks personally creates small batches of product to ensure freshness and quality.
TigerLily Glass – Delightfully colourful creations using a fused glass method. Lanterns, wall hangings, lampshades & so much more in beautiful designs.
Luna Baby Boutique – A great variety of products for mom and baby, from nursing pillows and pads to a variety of protective masks in cute patterns.
Joslyn Road – Named after its owner, Jocelyn Mazerolle, Joslyn Road creates mixed media & encaustic paintings as well as handcrafted stone & recycled glass work.
Tailored Tots – If you are a mom or know of a mom with a teething baby, you will love these products! All items are safe and practical as well as enjoyable for babies and stylish for moms! This is a great alternative to mass produced plastic toys.
Sublime Quilts – Check out owner Susan Sears Esty page and you’ll find New Brunswick-made, flannel and cotton rag "throw-size" quilts. Super colourful and unique, they’d make a perfect gift!
Gagetown Distilling & Cidery – Find tasty varieties of cider made exclusively from fruit grown on their farm as well as a selection of other spirits and merchandise. A true “grown in NB” operation!
Lotus & Loon – Described as “A blend of the traditional and modern”, Lotus and Loon features imported quality handmade and artisan products from Southeast Asia.
Maybee Brewing – Operating since 2016, Maybee Brewing ships Canada wide! For that beer connoisseur on your list, perhaps consider a Workhouse IPA or Harvest Ale? If you can’t decide, play it safe with the Maybee Brew Mixed Flat! Maybee Brewing is on the #FredTapTrail circuit, so another reason to buy!
With over 125 local vendors on The Market Basket portal, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone (treating yourself is always a great option too!) Gift giving always feels good when you are #SupportFredLocal! Who is your favourite Market Basket vendor?
