Last year, we hosted the first annual Indie Business Network Secret Santa Gift Exchange, with 19 gifts exchanged. This year, we blew Santa off the chimney with 72 participating members gifting each other awesome American Made gifts, representing 20 states. And, wow. Just WOW! If you have some shopping to do, here is the place to do it. As you browse, bear in mind that the pictures here were not taken in a studio by a professional product photographer. Instead, they were taken by the person who received the gift, who generally went to great pains to snap a photo at our request before tearing madly into the bottle or jar and slathering it all over themselves.
In many cases, you'll see a lovely handmade note, a gesture demonstrating the personal touch you often see accompanying the handmade products of many of our members. In this post, you will find the gifts that were received, the members who sent the gifts, and links to their websites where you can shop right now. You'll also see photographs of the gifts as taken by our members right after they tore into their super surprises, so you can live the wonderful moment you'll experience when you receive your handmade gift this season. Happy Shopping!
Nourishing Hair and Body Butter and Peach Candle
Gifted to Sarah Richards by Pamela Jenkins of Koils By Nature in Stone Mountain, Georgia
“Wild Grass” and “Laundry on the Line” Handmade Soap
Gifted to Martha Wilczynski by Daniella Vincent of Outlaw Soaps in Oakland, California
Nail Polish and Mineral Powder Foundation
Gifted to Lisa Makale'a Perlowski McCague by Megan Sincock of Wildly Natural Cosmetics in Bennington, Kansas
Himalayan Milk Bath with Oat & Honey and “Gardenia Indulgence” Foaming Bath Bomb Treats
Gifted to Erica Mininfield by Natlja Millsap of Sweetsation Therapy in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Lavender Candle and Lavender Essential Oil
Gifted to Tish Biesemeyer by Sarah Richards of Lavender Wind Farm in Coupeville, Washington
Handmade Goat Milk Soap Soap, Lotion and Body Care
Gifted to Maggie Ghanem by Kristie Meade of Wyldewood Soap Works in Trenton, Tennessee
The Balm and Cloud of Protection
Gifted to Jenn Amundsen by Nieves Rathbun of By Nieves in Petrolia, California
“A Dragon is Not a Slave” and “I Am Fire” Artisan Nail Polish
Gifted to Stacey Bockness Curry by Pam Rodgers of Paint Box Polish in Richmond, Indiana
Goat Milk Soap, Facial Cream Soap and Luxe Cream Soap
Gifted to Danielle Vincent by Dena Coulon of Wings of Kara in Bend, Oregon
Handmade Soap, Lotion and Body Butter
Gifted to Christine Laureano by La Shonda Tyree of Handmade Soap Coach in Paterson, New Jersey
“Jingle Bomb” Bath Bombs, Tomato Soap and Hand and Body Lotion
Gifted to Sheila Sacks by Amanda Stott of Tiki Bar Soap in Bessermer, Alabama
Handmade Soap Trio
Gifted to Michelle C. Smith by Angela Carillo of Alegna Soap in Bethpage, New York
Go-Comb
Gifted to Lisa Jarvis Billotta by Heather Burkman of Go -Comb in Brooklyn, New York. Heather does not make the go-comb herself, but they her awesome invention and we think they are a sweet and innovative addition to any woman's handbag, and the perfect complement to all the handmade grooming goodies we all love so much!
Peppermint Patty, Pino Grigio, Through the Woods Handmade Soap
Gifted to Jillian Kinsman-Barrett by Sheila Sacks of Sheila Sacks Designs in Mertztown, Pennsylvania
Northwoods Christmas Soy Candle
Gifted to Laura Luther by Theresa Gorgone of Great South Bay Candles in Copiague, New York
Romantic Rose Herbal Bath Soak and Ear Rings
Gifted to Chelsea Selby by Stacey Curry of Star Hitched Wagon in Castle Rock, Colorado
Foot Care Gift Set
Gifted to Ally Lin by Sandra L. Meyer of Botanica Basics in Fair Play, Missiouri
Chamomile and Lavender All Over Body Lotion
Gifted to Kim Jones by Christine Laureano of Basic Botanicals in Hampton Bays, New York
Mineral Makeup in “Roseberry” and Angled Makeup Brush
Gifted to Nieves Rathbun by Leann Pass of Signature Mineralss in Hoover, Alabama
Wax Luminary Candle
Gifted to Brenda Hunter by Lisa McCague of Lantern Light Candles in Escondido, California
Shampoo and Conditioner
Gifted to Melinda Wilkins by Toriana Brown of Rapha Revivifi System in Surprise, Arizona
Handmade Soap and Body Cream
Gifted to La Shonda Tyree by Lisa Thorstenson of Cloud Nine Soap Co. in Hartland, Wisconsin
Rain Water and Blue Spruce Handmade Candles
Gifted to Lisa Thorstenson by Michele Riley of Pure Essence Candles in Wharton, New Jersey
Coconut Milk Soap, Cacao + Sea Salt Body Scrub Bar, Shea + Babassu Hair & Skin Butter
Gifted to Rachel Kronberg by Erica Minnifield of E's Garden Naturals in San Jose, California
Lavender Soap, Massage Oil and Bath Salts
Gifted to Kelly Brooks by Martha Wilczynski of Lavender Hill Farm in Niles, Michigan
Lemongrass/Lavender and Spirit Tranquility Mists
Gifted to Ann Johnson by Kim Jones of Urban Tranquility in White Plains, New York
Soothe Serum Light Facial Oil
Gifted to Roberta Perry by Alice Lin of Wonderland Organics in San Jose, California
Seasonal Handmade Soap: Gifts of the Magi, Candy Cane, O Tannenbaum, Holiday Spice
Gifted to Michele Riley by Jamie Estes of http://www.thistleridgesoap.com in Abingdon, Virginia
Coconut Rosewood Dry Oil Spray
Gifted to Leann Pass by Abimbola Fako of Hattaché in Newbury Park, California
Body Mist, Shea Butter Soap and Hand and Body Butter Cream
Gifted to Megan Sincock by Deb Jasien of Fields of Ambrosia in Intervale, New Hampshire
Scrubz Natural Sugar Body Scrub
Gifted to Kendra Cote by Roberta Perry of Scrubz Body Scrub in Bethpage, New York
Lavender Air Spray, Eucalyptus Bath Salts, Lavender Bath Salts, Laundry Detergent
Gifted to Stephanie Reynolds by Lisa Jarvis Bilotta of Things That Work in Naples, Florida
Natural Deodorant, Shampoo Bar and Lip Balm Travel Set
Gifted to Jamie Estes by Marilene Kitada Richardson of Songcroft Naturals in Monroe, Washington
Chamomile & Clove and Lavender Rose Handmade Soap
Gifted to Marilene Kitada Richardson by Jennifer Fish of Uprising Botanicals in Brentwood, California
Lavender Body Frosting, Lip Balm and Handmade Soap Samples
Gifted to Dena Coulon by Heather Kalisiak of Martinsville Emporium of Martinsville Emporium in N. Tonawanda, New York
Pumpkin Pie Bath Syrup, Pumpkin Pie Handmade Soap, sleek soap dish
Gifted to Carrie Seibert by Roslyne Yates-Johnson of Maya of MayaIndia in Hempstead, New York
Aromatherapy Room Spray and Smelling Salts
Gifted to Jennifer Fish by Jillian Kinsman Barrett of Organic Reverence in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Lavender Cedar Handmade Soap and Aroma Blends
Gifted to Roslyne Yates-Johnson by Kendra Cote of Modern Soapmaking in Overland Park, Kansas
Complexion Cream and Winter Skin Balm
Gifted to Pam Rodgers by Jennifer Waller of Celtic Complexion in Raleigh, North Carolina
Cosmetics Maker's Tools and Ingredients (Blackberry Seed Oil, Pipettes, Jojoba Oil …
Gifted to Toriana Brown by Maggie Ghanem of Formulator Sample Shop in Linconlton, North Carolina (Excited to have a Supplier Secret Santa this year — more ingredients are at their site!)
Cuticle Salve, Lip Balm, Handmade Soap, Lotion Stick
Gifted to Pamela Jenkins by Darren and Carrie Seibert of Soap Commander in Monroe, Alabama
Body Creme and Body Butter
Gifted to Annie Pham by Tish Biesemeyer of Wildly Natural in Keene, New York
Moisturizing Balm and Sea Salt Hair Texturizer
Gifted to Sarah Flint by Rachel Kronberg of Libras Botanicals in Kennewick, Washington
Gifted to Abimbola Fako by Annie Pham of Cirque Colors in Brooklyn, New York
Portable Feminine Cleansing Mist
Gifted to Natalja Millsap by Kelly Brooks of Spirit Free in Baltimore, Maryland
Elf's Breath Handmade Candle
Gifted to Jennifer Waller by Laura Luther of Olive My Skin in Southbury, Connecticut
Rose Body Powder and Body Spray
Gifted to Deb Jasien by Jenna Amundson of Bear Hill Body Care in Bedford Hills, New York
Lavender Fields Skin Oil
Gifted to Sandra Meyer by Sarah Flint of Sage Flower Hill in Santa Rosa, California
“The Devil Wears Cirque” and “Holo Day Cheers” Artisan Nail Polish and Top Coat
Gifted to Abimbola Fako by Annie Pham of Cirque Colors in Brooklyn, New York
Potty Bombs and Skin Repair Serum
Gifted to Amanda Stott by Michele Smith of Mama Suds in Goodrich, Michigan
Sweet Brandied Pear Soy Candle
Gifted to Angela Carillo by Brenda Hunter of CT River Candles in Haddam, Connecticut
We still have a few more to add, so check back to see more goodies over the next few days.
