Holiday Gift Guide: Buy Local Season 2024
Happy Buy Local Season! Because LLF encourages you to shift your dollars towards local businesses this holiday season, we want to make sure you know of the best local and giftable products available online this year. We’ve spotlighted some of our favorites here!
If you’re looking for a unique yet functional gift, Local Dog has got you covered with their stainless steel tumbler. It is available in five different colors and features a sleek illustration of Charleston’s waterways.
Salsa, Mole, and Hot Sauce Bundle
Hand-made in small batches right here in Charleston, this 4-pack is bursting with unique and high-quality flavors that make the perfect gift for your Mexican food-loving companions.
Itinerant Literate Books gift card
Any time of year is good to cozy up with a new book, but especially the holiday season! Itinerant Literate bookstore, located in North Charleston’s Park Circle, is an experience in and of itself, making a gift card a great option.
Tate Nation is one of the most recognizable artists in Charleston- and for good reason! The vibrant colors and unique designs make this puzzle the perfect gift for all ages, available at Wonder Works Toy Store.
Summerville-based Coastal Coffee Roasters is a favorite in the Charleston-area, and their Carolina Morning Blend makes a perfect gift for the coffee enthusiast in your life! This medium roast blend is described as having hints of chocolate and tropical wood with a smoky, nutty finish. Yum!
Eucalyptus Whipped Body Butter
Motherland Essentials prioritizes making high quality bath and body products affordable here in the Lowcountry. Their body butter is made in seven different scents and makes a great self-care gift.
P.S. - Members of Lowcountry Local First receive a special discount from Motherland Essentials over in the Member to Member Offerings portal. Don't miss out!
Restaurant gift cards are a great way to treat a friend or family member to delicious local food this holiday season! Lewis BBQ is Texas inspired and in addition to brick and mortar locations in Charleston and Greenville, they also have an online shop that ships sauces, meats, and merch anywhere in the US!
Put a local twist on the classic holiday gift of a candle with this Charleston Christmas candle! Made with pine, fir, cypress, orange peel, cinnamon, and ginger, this candle is sure to get anyone into the holiday spirit… even if it is still 70 degrees outside here in the Lowcountry.
Rhapsody Fitness Membership gift card
Help out with someone’s fitness-related New Year's resolution by gifting money towards a local gym membership! Rhapsody Fitness is a community committed to nutrition and building workout plans tailored to individual needs.
Common Joy specializes in one product- luffa sponges! These sponges are multi-use, plant-based, and grown/made right here in Charleston. They make a great addition to a bath or kitchen gift basket.
If you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind gift item, look no further than Gola’s sweetgrass sandals. Inspired by the sweetgrass basket weaving traditions of the Gullah/Geechee community in the Lowcountry, they make a great gift!
We especially love this oyster shucker due to its built-in bottle opener to keep you fully prepared for your next oyster roast. Additionally, its ergonomic design makes shucking oysters easier, and as with all Middleton-made products, the quality speaks for itself.
Conscious Consumer Pledge
Excited to buy these local products and more this holiday season? Sign the Conscious Consumer Pledge and commit to the many ways you plan to be intentional with your holiday spending.
Download our shareable graphic here and share to your social media channels to spread the Buy Local Season Conscious Consumer message! All who sign the pledge will be entered to win a gift bundle with gift certificates to Philosophers & Fools, The Paper Canopy and The Tiny Tassel!