Unique Thank You Gifts You Can Buy Locally

Thank You Gifts for Animal Lovers

Give a busy dog owner the gift of time with this playful treat hider from Z Bones on Bainbridge Island. Or, purchase some long-lasting bones and natural treats from The NW Dog in Poulsbo. For the cat enthusiast, we love this adorable tea infuser set from Crow’s Curiosities in Port Orchard. And, you could pair it with a gift card to enjoy a beverage amongst the adoptable kitties at Ziggy’s Cat Lounge in Bremerton.

Gifts for Those Who Give So Much

Create a thoughtful care package for a first responder and include handmade soap from FROG Soap, or a hand-poured candle and a solid lotion bar from Little Bee Home, both located in Bremerton. For a quick but sweet gesture, drop off a box of Bundtinis® to treat your favorite vets or healthcare workers.  For those incredible educators, we love these items from Clever Gift Shop in Kingston. They would pair nicely with some locally-roasted coffee from Grounds for Change in Poulsbo. If you want to enhance it further, add a gift card to a local restaurant.

Unique Gifts for the Home

These wreaths from Storie Home & Garden in Kingston are a beautiful way to brighten a home. Surprise a friend who loves to host with one of these colorful felt trivets from Tango Zulu Imports in Port Gamble. If you're looking for a delicious gift, we suggest Strucà (olive oil cake) from Bainbridge's Via Rosa 11 or perhaps some handmade marshmallows from Crazy for Confectionary in Bremerton.

Nostalgic Gifts

If you’re looking for the perfect present to recall fond memories, peruse the stacks of vinyl records at Rockin’ Ruby’s in Poulsbo. Or, head over to Red Plantation for some vintage holiday decor. Prefer to give the gift of an experience? Tickets to a Cars tribute show in January at the Admiral Theater is a fun option.

Humorous Gift Ideas

Thank-you gifts don’t have to feel serious. This Lego mug set from Bremerton Mercantile made us smile, and these missed ferry mugs and stickers from Saltwater Bookshop in Kingston are all too relatable.  Sometimes all it takes is the perfect card. Away With Words Bookshop in Poulsbo always has a punny selection of cards for all occasions.

Wherever your gift giving takes you, we hope you're able to support some of the excellent local businesses here in Kitsap County.