Fabiano’s Candy
The body craves sugar this time of the year — it’s a basic human desire. Maybe that’s why giving sweets is a December tradition. Since 1924, Fabiano’s has made a wide variety of chocolate treats, colorful ribbon candy and favorites like peanut brittle. Just make sure to actually give it, not plunge into the box yourself. ($2- $20) 1427 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing (517) 482-7871, fabianoscandies.com
The Peanut Shop
Here’s a nutty idea — literally. For $10, you can get a burlap bag filled with 3 pounds of warm peanuts that make a perfect last-minute gift. Bags of peanuts can also be ordered from 2 ounces to as much as 100 pounds, but big orders must be placed ahead of time. For variety, gift tins can be divided into three sections and any type of nut you want can be selected. ($5- $60) 117 S. Washington Square, Lansing (517) 374-0008
Old Town General Store
Gift baskets offer a little bit of everything, creating a nice variety. Packed with locally made items such as wine, bread, mint chocolates, soaps, creams and pottery, you can pick a basket that is already made or do a custom one. ($25-$250) 408 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing (517) 487-6847, oldtown-generalstore.com
Poochie Bowl
Why should your dog be left out of gift giving?
The Poochie Bowl, which was invented by Eaton Rapids resident Joe Rabideaux, is a present that you’ll benefit from as well, especially if your dog has floppy ears: Poochie Bowl has a sleek shape designed to keep your pup’s ears from hanging in the food or water. The dish comes in six bright colors and also features a watertight lid convenient for travel. ($27) 1982 W. Grand River. Okemos (517) 388-1488, poochiebowl.com
Mother and Earth Boutique
This new specialty store in Old Town features locally made gift items for babies and mothers including amber teething necklaces, bibs, calming oils and bath scrubs. The boutique also has home decor made by a Lansing mom: Upcycled desks, picture frames and lamp shades. ($5-$50) 1212 Turner St., Lansing (517) 721-1868, motherandearth.com
Greater Lansing Potters´ Guild
The Greater Lansing Potters´ Guild features handcrafted teapots, lamps, mugs, sculptures, and jewelry. Best of all, it works double-duty: Your giftee can display the ceramic ware on the shelf as art or bring them down and put them to use. ($8 -$200) 8099 Coleman Road, Haslett (517) 339 -8978, glpg.org
Lansing Art Gallery
For all you #LuvLansing-ers out there, check this out: Lansing Art Gallery has ceramic necklaces and earrings that feature a map of downtown. Other pieces include handcrafted cosmic-inspired sterling silver jewelry accompanied with semi-precious stones that resemble the night sky. $15 - $150 119 N. Washington Square, Lansing (517) 374-6400, lansingartgallery.org
Fireworks Glass Studio
Art lovers on your gift list might enjoy the appealing intricate designs on hand-blown vases, card and penholders, individually made ornaments and bowls. There are also witch balls that some gardening enthusiasts playfully believe lure bad spirits away from the plants. ($20 to $200) 119 S. Putnam St., Williamston (517) 665-4000, fireworksglassstudios.com
Van Atta’s Greenhouse and Flower Shop
This time of year Van Atta’s explodes in the vibrant red of the poinsettias grown in the store’s greenhouse. Poinsettias are hardy plants that have an undeserved reputation for being poisonous (babies and pets are safe around them). Best of all, if you take care of poinsettias, they’ll last all year long, bursting into scarlet again when the daylight gets short. ($3-$35) 9008 Old M-78, Haslett (517) 339-1142, vanattas.com
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