40 Great Rhode Island-Made Gift Ideas

Iconic Rhode Island Christmas Tree ornament $15-25 For someone who loves Rhode Island so much they want to deck their halls with it. From Benny’s to Almacs, they can have icons of Lil Rhody’s past and present on their tree. And yes, there is a Big Blue Bug https://mylittletown.com/iconic-ornaments/ [FILE PHOTO]

A dog leash from Fair Lead $60 Handtied in Jamestown, these leashes are just the right amount of nautical. https://thefairlead.com/product/classic-fair-lead/ [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

Thankful Ball Cap $45 Not made in a sweatshop but hand-stitched in Providence by Ape N Bird, these Thankful hats are an everyday look you can feel good about. https://www.apenbird.com/?category=caps Contributed Photo

A bird feeder $34 With the bears finally hibernating, winter is for the birds. And these feeders manufactured in Warren will bring all the feathered friends to the yard. http://www.aspectsinc.com/about.html Contributed Photo

Bath Salts from Rhode Island Soapworks $16 Give them an excuse to pamper themselves. https://www.etsy.com/listing/213410671/bath-salts?ref=shop_home_active_1 The Providence Journal /Kris Craig

Alex and Ani bracelets $20 With so many different charms to chose from, the gift is sure to have a personal touch. Manufactured in Cranston. https://www.alexandani.com/collections/holiday.html [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig]

Bananagrams $12 Bet you didn’t know this hit game was made in the Ocean State. It can be played alone or in a group and is sure to delight people of all ages. https://bananagrams.com/ [FILE PHOTO]

100 Things to do in Rhode Island Before You Die $18 Never have to answer the question “what do you want to do today?” again with this gift. https://www.amazon.com/100-Things-Rhode-Island-Before/dp/1681062119 [KRIS CRAIG/THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL]

Johnny Cakes Mix $14 There are a few mills in Lil Rhody that make mixes, but Kenyon’s is the oldest in the state, in business since 1696 don’t forget the clam cake mix too. https://www.kenyonsgristmill.com/store.html The Providence Journal/Bob Breidenbach

Del’s Lemonade packets $10 For someone who needs a taste of summer year-round. Just remember, no straw! https://dels.com/product/make-at-home-mix/ [The Providence Journal files]

A Macaron subscription $30 a month Subscriptions are in, and here’s a gift that keeps on giving - a macaron of the month club. https://www.rosemacarons.com/product-page/creative-collection [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

Newport Sea Salt uses water from Brenton Point to make its products.

Copper Saute Pan from Duparquet $400 Inspired by heirloom copper cookware that lasted for generations, this handcrafted pan will inspire your favorite chef for years and years. https://duparquet.com/products [PROVIDENCE JOURNAL FILE]

Iggy’s doughboy mix $7 Is it a gift for them or a ploy to have fresh baked goods around the house? Either way, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser. https://www.iggysri.com/shop/iggys-doughboy-mix-has4e The Providence Journal / Kris Craig

Ciders, moonshine and more $12 - $30 If beer and wine aren’t their thing, Rhode Island has you covered. From Rhody Coyote cider to Seaport Shines moonshine, there’s plenty of home grown spirits to choose from. https://seaportshines.com/order-online/ https://www.newportvineyards.com/shop/product/rhody-coyote/ [FILE PHOTO]

Local wineries $15 - $3- A classic hostess gift, pick up a bottle of wine from one of the wineries that speckle the state. https://www.visitrhodeisland.com/things-to-do/libations/vineyards-wineries/ (Peter Silvia Photo)

A beer from a local brewery Craft beer is still on the rise, and a brew from any of the Rhode Island breweries is sure to be a hit with the beer aficionados. https://www.ribrewersguild.org/rhode-island-brewery-map/ [The Providence Journal / Sandor Bodo]

Java Coffee Bean and Raw Sugar Body Scrub $28 It’s just the right amount of luxurious for a holiday gift. https://www.javaskincare.com/collections/all/products/body-scrub [FILE PHOTO]

Lobster Tour $28 Whale sightseeing trips are so common. Try something new and get them tickets to a lobster tour in Newport. https://fishntalesadventures.com/ [FILE PHOTO]

Black Leaf Tea Add a little hygee to someone’s winter with the gift of these teas made in Providence. https://www.theblackleaftea.com/shop-1 (The Providence Journal / Sandor Bodo)

A subscription to the Providence Journal Shameless plug, we think we make a great gift. https://www.providencejournal.com/subscribenow

Horseshoe crab bottle openers $59 Handmade by a RISD graduate, these bottle openers are as functional as they are beautiful. http://www.stockculinarygoods.com/new-products/matt-hall-horseshoe-crab-bottle-opener [FILE PHOTO]

Rhode Island Magnetic Poetry Set $10 From the hilarious team at Frog & Toad Press, these magnetic poetry will allow you to be as funny as them while repping Lil Rhody. https://www.frogandtoadstore.com/rhode-island-poetry-magets.html [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

Dog raincoat $89 Designed in Providence and made in Fall River, both the owner and the dog will love this raincoat made by Cleverhood. https://www.cleverhood.com/shop/cleverpup/waterproof-dog-capes/cleverpup-waterproof-dog-coats/ [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

Marc Allen fine clothing price varies For the man in your life to feel the best, he has to look the best, and a custom suit or tailoring from Rhode Island’s fine clothiers will help set him apart. https://marcalleninc.com/ [FILE PHOTO]

Cast Iron Skillet $155 With a truly ergonomic handle, this is a quality, designed in Rhode Island piece for the chef in your life. https://www.nesthomeware.com/ [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

Newport Mansion Tickets $35 Give them a taste of what it is like to live in luxury. https://www.newportmansions.org/plan-a-visit/buy-tickets-memberships [FILE PHOTO]

A Family Board Game $20 Headquartered in Rhode Island, Hasbro has turned out classics like Scrabble, Chutes and Ladders, Battleship and so many more that will be perfect to sit down and play together as a family once everything has been unwrapped. https://hasbrogaming.hasbro.com/en-us [AP FILE PHOTO]

Moody Tools price varies For your household tinkerer, these miniature tools are made for specialty jobs and are made right here in Cranston. https://www.centraltools.com/moody-tools/ [FILE PHOTO]

Perfume from Caswell-Massey $25 for travel size This company is - in a word - classy. Founded in 1752 in Newport, they made their name in soap, but in the 20th century, they started making scents for celebrities, including Jaqueline Onassis, JFK, Cole Porter, Lauren Bacall, the Rolling Stones and now whoever is lucky enough to be on your Christmas list. (Admittedly, we’re giving them legacy credit for this list because they’ve moved their operations to New York.) https://www.caswellmassey.com/collections/fine-fragrance [FILE PHOTO]

Roger Williams Park Zoo Family Membership $149 Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! A membership to the zoo is sure to delight year-round. https://www.rwpzoo.org/membership [FILE PHOTO]

Cupcake Soaps from Stella Marie Soap Company $48 for 13 Think stocking stuffer. https://stellamariesoap.com/collections/fizzing-bath-bombs [FILE PHOTO]

Food Tour in Newport or Providence $69 Instead of trying to deciding which restaurant to give a gift certificate, consider giving them the gift of sampling. https://www.rhodeislandredfoodtours.com/tours/downcity-providence-food-tour/ (Peter Silvia Photo)

A Beautiful Hand Soap from Shore Co $12 The minimalist design, pretty packaging and refillable glass bottle are sure to make this a hit. https://shoresoapco.com/collections/liquid-soap/products/sea-spray-liquid-soap?variant=6516534673435 [FILE PHOTO]

Lightfoot’s Pine Soap $23 for 10 With a pine scent that is sure to please anyone, these soaps are made by one of the oldest soap maker’s in the country. https://www.kenyonsgristmill.com/lightfoots.html [FILE PHOTO]

A light from Tracy Glover’s Studio Price Varies Hand-blown glass makes for a light that is both practical and a piece of art. Bonus points if you know they like the Netflix show. https://www.tracygloverstudio.com/product-category/lighting/ [FILE PHOTO]

Funny Rhode Island T-Shirt $26 Perfect for anyone with a sense of humor about the little state, companies like Milkcan Industries and Bit & Little Bit are creating shirts that point out that Rhode Island is the intersection of lobsters and mobsters and that the state is a full 3 percent bigger at low tide. https://milkcanindustries.com/collections/t-shirts [FILE PHOTO]

NY System Hot Weiners Spice mix $5 It says New York, but Olneyville NY System Hot Weiners are classic Rhode Island. And you can give the gift of the special sauce. https://vendaraviolistore.com/olneyville-ny-system-hot-wiener-sauce-mix/ [FILE PHOTO]

A snazzy dog collar from Up Country $23 This East Providence Company makes over 100 styles of dog and cat collars, and is sure to have something for a special pet (or pet lover) on your list. http://www.upcountryinc.com [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

Necklace from Loren Hope Costume jewelry $58 and up Glitzy and high end, these heirloom-quality pieces are perfect for someone on your list that likes a lot of sparkles. https://www.lorenhope.com/collections/necklaces [FILE PHOTO]

Handcrafted Leather Bag from Lotuff $1,500 Timeless and methodically made in their Providence studio these bags are sure to please and last forever. https://lotuffleather.com/ [FILE PHOTO]