Make KC Gift Again 2018: 12 Kansas City-stuffed stocking stuffers

November 21, 2018  |  Austin Barnes and Tommy Felts

Make KC Gift Again stocking stuffers

Startland News presents its annual gift guide of Kansas City-made products to celebrate dozens of KC makers and give readers curated shopping hints. Check out selections for last-minute (or not) stocking stuffers below. (Have more ideas? Leave them for readers in the comments below. We know this is just a glimpse of what Kansas City has to offer.)

Want more gift suggestions? Click here for Startland’s other Make KC Gift Again ideas: kids, KC pride, and him, her and them.

Patches, Stickers, Pins and PopSockets from KC Brands

Adorn phones, laptops or a favorite jacket with a wide-range of accessories from such brands as Bellboy Apparel, Ampersand Design Studio, Sandlot Goods, MADE Urban Apparel, sewKC and more.

Price: $1-$10

Click here to shop from Westside Storey’s selection. (Wider range available in store.)

Click here to shop from Made in Kansas City’s selection. (Wider range available in stores.)

WYCO Sunglasses, Customizable Sunglasses

Day-to-day customization adds flair to your outfit and fun to your day, said Kasey Skala, WYCO Sunglasses chief marketing officer.

Price: $30

Click here to shop.

Click here to learn more about WYCO Sunglasses.

Flint and Field Ornaments

The 3-inch Monogram KC ornament is the perfect piece of Kansas City to add to someone’s future Christmas tree. All four ornament designs come tied with a festive red and white string for easy hanging.

Price: $8

Click here to shop. (Also available in select Made in Kansas City retail stores.)

Riverwatch Beef All-natural, Grass-fed Beef Jerky

Good enough for the cowboys, made better for you. River Watch Beef is committed to producing grass-fed beef jerky without hidden ingredients, said founder Chris Kovac.

Price: $8.95

Click here to shop.

Click here to learn more about River Watch Beef.

1KC Chunk Twist Pom

The slouchy Chunk Twist Pom from 1KC represents the best of the brand’s “Two States. One City.” philosophy. Also available in maroon, mocha and cream, the hat features a felt-stitched KC.

Price: $35

Click here to shop. (Available in select Made in Kansas City retail stores.)

Red Hare Leather Coffee Sleeve

Coffee with a shot of chic! Leather coffee koozies by Red Hare Leather will have the cappuccino connoisseurs and espresso efficiantors in your life, sipping in style.

Price: $10

Click here to shop.

Pancake Pancake Four Pack – Classic, Lemon, Mocha & Chai Pancake Mix

With this ready-to-use pancake mix, making light and fluffy pancakes has never been easier. The mix also can be modified for waffles, with innovative flavors like Mocha adding an extra boost to your morning with a blend of robust espresso, cocoa powder, and mini chocolate chips. (Perfect if you have four stockings to stuff!)

Price: $26 for a four pack ($8 individually)

Click here to shop. (Select flavors also available at select Made in Kansas City retail stores.)

Crumble Co. Wax Melts and Bars

Coming in a wide-range of cleverly named aromas, seasonal favorites — think “All the Jingle Ladies” and “Resting Grinch Face” — and best sellers fill Crumble Co.’s assortment of concentrated fragrances.

Price: Starts at $6

Click here to shop. (Also available at Crumble Co.’s Bonner Springs retail store. Some scents available in-store only.)

Coaster Oven Custom Wooden Coasters

Hot and ready! Born out of Sandlot Goods, Coaster Oven is slinging up custom, wooden coasters just in time for the holiday season.

Price: Starts at $25

Click here to create a custom gift.

Click here to learn more about Coaster Oven.

Elizabeth Baddeley Illustration Color Me Kansas City Coloring Book

Designed by a Kansas Citian, for Kansas Citians, Color Me Kansas City lets kids and adults alike color their world — literally. The book comes packed with 26, hand drawn Kansas City scenes.

Price: $20

Click here to shop. (Also available at select Made in Kansas City retail locations.)

Native Hemp Co. CBD Oils

Launched early this year, Native Hemp Co. CBD oils are revolutionizing health, said founder Richard Dunefield IV. Desiring to spread the natural benefits of the hemp based product equally, Dunfield has developed products for pets and humans alike.

Price: Starts at $20

Click here to shop.

Click here to learn more about Native Hemp Co.

Gigi’s Kick Ass Kale Chips

Recent AltCap Your Biz winner Gigi’s Kale Chips are vegan, raw, organic, non-GMO, peanut-free, soy-free, corn-free, gluten-free,and paleo-friendly. The perfect snacking for post-gift giving.

Price: $5.99

Click here to shop. (Also available at Nature’s Own Market and Urban Cafe)

Want more gift suggestions? Click here for Startland’s other Make KC Gift Again ideas: kids, KC pride, and him, her and them.

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