2024

Christmas

Gift Catalog

This year, we’ve carefully curated a selection of ​outstanding local businesses and entrepreneurs associated ​with SpringGR and local gifts from social enterprises. ​Inside this catalog, you’ll discover a variety of gift ideas, ​ranging from delectable treats to beautifully crafted ​handmade goods. By choosing any of these gifts, you’ll not ​only delight your loved ones but also empower and support ​our local entrepreneurs during this Christmas season.

SpringGR Businesses

Purchase: jammiescott927@yahoo.com

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Boujee Sweets is a gourmet cookie company ​offering "black tie" cookies for special events ​or gifts. These indulgent and exquisite sweet ​treats are a cross between traditional bakery ​cookies and New York-style cookies. ​Whether you're in the mood for the original ​cookie (large like Crumbl) or a smaller ​cookie, Boujee Sweets promises to satisfy ​your sweet tooth with flair. Small and large ​gift packages in keepsake memory boxes also ​available.

Entrepreneur Bio:

Jammie Scott is the passionate baker behind ​Boujee Sweets. Her love for baking began ​with watching wedding cake design ​competitions, leading her to earn three ​certificates in cake decorating. Despite ​balancing a full-time job, studying ​elementary education at Aquinas College, ​and being a single mother of two, Jammie's ​dedication to her passion never waned. For ​Jammie, baking isn't just about selling ​cookies; it's about providing an experience.

Purchase: Online, Fulton St. ​Farmers Market on Saturdays

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Cakes by the Jar specializes in the unique ​concept of serving homemade cakes in ​portable glass jars. This innovative bakery ​offers a delightful twist on traditional desserts ​and brings the joy of indulging in a variety of ​flavors to a convenient and fun format. ​Journey through layers of taste and texture ​and celebrate any occasion with a spoonful of ​sweetness ready to go when you are!

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Maneeka Brown, founder of Cakes by the ​Jar, has turned her love for creating delicious ​desserts into a thriving business. Her journey ​began with a passion for baking over 20 years ​ago. Inspired by the joy that comes from ​enjoying a decadent treat, she set out to ​create a memorable dessert experience with ​cake jars. Her handcrafted cakes are a ​testament to her entrepreneurial journey and ​reflect her dedication to her craft.

Purchase: Online, Bridge Street ​Market

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deSoto Confections crafts luxurious, ​European-style caramelized nuts using ​traditional Spanish techniques. Their small-​batch almonds, pecans, peanuts, and ​hazelnuts make for an elegant treat or a ​sophisticated gift for any occasion.

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Adrian, the founder of deSoto Confections, ​hails from a small Spanish town famous for ​its traditional caramelized almonds. Bringing ​his baking expertise to Grand Rapids in ​2019, Adrian, along with his wife Amanda, ​established deSoto Confections in 2021. ​They proudly offer a taste of Spanish ​heritage through their artisanal nuts, ​celebrating centuries-old traditions right in ​West Michigan.

Purchase: Online, Bridge Street ​Market

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Gracewood Candles crafts all-natural soy ​candles. Each candle is hand-poured in small ​batches using soy wax, cotton core wicks, ​and nontoxic phthalate-free fragrances. ​Candles come in bright, colorful designs and ​are adorned with inspirational words to bring ​light to your day.

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Alisha Lauchie is the owner and founder of ​Gracewood Candles. Alisha founded ​Gracewood Candles out of a desire to create ​meaningful and beautiful gifts with an ​inspirational message. With a background in ​social work, Alisha believes in the importance ​and power of self-care. Through every flicker ​and flame, her candles spread light, hope, ​and encouragement.

Purchase: Online or at their retail ​location at 2727 De Hoop Ave Sw, ​Wyoming MI 49509

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Guelaguetza Designs sells exquisite, ​authentic Mexican products such as clothing, ​jewelry, and home décor. These handcrafted ​products showcase the incredible ​craftsmanship of Mexican artisans, helping ​preserve native Mexican ancestral ​techniques and cultural traditions.

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Guelaguetza Designs was founded by Nancy ​Quero, whose inspiration came from her ​love of Mexican culture and her desire to ​support underserved artisans and workshops ​in Mexico. By collaborating with over 100 ​vendors from Mexico, Guelaguetza Designs ​is supporting local communities and sharing ​the beauty and richness of Mexican culture ​with the world.

Purchase: Online, Horrocks ​Market, Bridge Street Market

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Momma D's Kitchen offers a unique culinary ​delight with their "Fine as Wine BBQ Sauce." ​This premium, homemade BBQ sauce stands ​out because it's low in sugar and made with ​wine, containing less than .05 percent ​alcohol. The sauce comes in four distinctive ​flavors—Pineapple Moscato, Sweet Orange ​Serena, Apple Chardonnay, Cherry Bomb ​Moscato—and is versatile, perfect for a ​marinade or dipping sauce.

Entrepreneur Bio:

Debbie Mitchell is a dedicated entrepreneur ​and passionate home cook with a ​remarkable track record in culinary ​competitions. Having won a barbecue sauce ​contest, a rib cook-off contest, a people's ​choice award, and first place in a chili cook-​off contest, Debbie thrives in the kitchen, ​particularly when it involves barbecuing and ​smoking meats. Her love for cooking recipes ​and creating delectable dishes is a source of ​joy.

Purchase: Online

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Power and Peace Design is a small business ​offering bright, colorful, modern Bible verse ​stationery, cards, and gifts. Be ready for all ​occasions and celebrations with an often-​requested variety pack of Christian greeting ​cards! The cards and envelopes are packaged ​in a resealable protective plastic bag for safe ​storage or easy gifting.

Entrepreneur Bio:

Amanda Bridle is the artist and entrepreneur ​behind Power and Peace Design. With a ​background in graphic design, Amanda felt ​led to use her creative gifts to start a ​business creating Bible verse art and ​stationery. She also offers card writing ​workshops and shares writing prompts and ​tips on Instagram and Facebook.

Purchase: Online

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Simple & Savvy creates professional, ​handcrafted skincare products. Each product ​is made with high-quality, skin-loving ​ingredients. Products range from soaps to ​skincare boxes tailored to meet your unique ​needs and goals.

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Janiece Stewart is passionate about helping ​people achieve healthy and radiant skin. ​With seven years of experience as a ​licensed esthetician and two years as a ​skincare formulator, she focuses on ​educating clients on how to take care of ​their skin and understand the ingredients in ​skincare products.

Purchase: At many retail locations

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Beer City Dog Biscuits is a social enterprise ​that aims to build a stronger community by ​providing vocational training and meaningful ​employment for individuals with intellectual ​and developmental disabilities. Employees ​called "brew bakers" create delicious and ​nutritious dog treats using spent grains from ​local breweries.

Buy a gift card or visit at 7267 ​Thornapple River Dr SE, Ada MI ​49301

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Brody's Be Café in Ada is a warm and ​inclusive coffee shop dedicated to providing ​employment opportunities for individuals with ​disabilities. The café fosters a sense of ​community and belonging, offering beverages ​and treats in a welcoming environment.

Purchase: Online or at their ​retail location at 144 Division ​Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Open Door Bakery sells fresh, handcrafted ​baked goods like cookies and cupcakes. ​The bakery offers job training and ​employment opportunities for women ​experiencing homelessness, helping them ​gain valuable skills and stability. Through ​its delicious offerings and social mission, ​Open Door Bakery creates hope and ​fosters community support.

Buy a gift card or visit at 22 ​Sheldon Ave NW, Grand Rapids ​MI 49503

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Has Heart Coffee Shop is a unique café ​that blends exceptional coffee with a ​powerful mission. The shop partners with ​veterans, providing them with a platform to ​share their stories through art and design. ​By merging creativity and compassion, Has ​Heart Coffee Shop offers a welcoming ​space that supports and honors veterans ​while serving great coffee.

Purchase: Online

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Next Step of West Michigan is a faith-based, ​nonprofit social enterprise that offers job ​training in construction and manufacturing ​and support to individuals overcoming ​barriers to employment such as addiction, ​homelessness, or incarceration. It sells ​handmade wooden products ​crafted by the ​program's participants.

Purchase: Online

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Treetops Collective is a community-focused ​organization dedicated to connecting and ​empowering refugee women. Through a ​range of programs, the organization helps ​women build meaningful lives and integrate ​into the local community. Treetops ​Collective sells a variety of handcrafted ​products, including home goods, ​accessories, and apparel created by refugee ​women. These items are not only unique and ​beautifully made but also support the ​artisans by providing them with a sustainable ​source of income.

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