We recently moved here, and want to send gift boxes with a local theme for the holidays to family on the other coasts.

What products/themes would reddit suggest we include? We want to send one box per household (4 total) at a reasonable rate, so nothing too big or heavy!

Recipients will be our parents (60's 70's) and siblings(30's & 40's), and nieces and nephews 10 and under.

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editorgrrl t1_iw52reo wrote on November 13, 2022 at 12:48 AM

Foxon Park soda: https://www.foxonpark.com

EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iw55fqy wrote on November 13, 2022 at 1:09 AM

Oh good one!

one-who-bends t1_iw54fwx wrote on November 13, 2022 at 1:01 AM

Goodies from Pez! Their factory is in Orange

EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iw55hbp wrote on November 13, 2022 at 1:10 AM

i didn't know that! perfect!

TerpPhysicist t1_iw58jja wrote on November 13, 2022 at 1:34 AM

Coffee from east rock coffee
t shirt from 163 or other pizza joint
mug from Atticus
merch from local breweries, east rock, thimble island, no worries, nebco, etc

tocej t1_iw59wmm wrote on November 13, 2022 at 1:45 AM

Archie moore wing sauce Munson chocolates

EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iw5t75o wrote on November 13, 2022 at 4:26 AM

Where can I buy Archie Moore?

tocej t1_iw662pt wrote on November 13, 2022 at 6:39 AM

Like in Stop and Shop

EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iw7s05w wrote on November 13, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Cool thanks

UrnOfOsiris t1_iw56al6 wrote on November 13, 2022 at 1:16 AM

I 🍕NH merch

ardark t1_iw7a9mo wrote on November 13, 2022 at 2:45 PM

My store Westville General has local themed items that say New Haven, Connecticut, or Westville including mugs, hats, coasters, keychains—and dropping soon: new ornaments!

Please visit. 🙂 https://www.westvillegeneral.com

ardark t1_iw7ao0i wrote on November 13, 2022 at 2:48 PM

My other shop Strange Ways has some deadstock of these cool Connecticut patches, which are easy to ship: https://www.strange-ways.com/collections/new-haven-and-connecticut-merchandise/products/vintage-connecticut-patch

I’d also say check out Dwell oh Chapel for some local made stuff.

EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iw7yxyl wrote on November 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM

I love strange ways

ardark t1_iw841th wrote on November 13, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Thank you! ☺️ Hope to see a lot of people there for holiday gifts as we’ve been adding tons of new product. 🎁

EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iw8fh2i wrote on November 13, 2022 at 7:25 PM

I’ll be swinging through for sure. It’s been a few months is your lgbtq stuff still amazing?

ardark t1_iwbm4ar wrote on November 14, 2022 at 1:05 PM

I hope so! Here’s the newest stuff: https://www.strange-ways.com/collections/gay-pride-pins-patches?sort_by=created-descending

EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iwe7h1f wrote on November 14, 2022 at 11:54 PM

Love it!

flytweed t1_iw5aejy wrote on November 13, 2022 at 1:49 AM

Shoreline Trolley Museum gift shop, the New Haven patch stores downtown and the Westville General have little NH things

NCM728 t1_iw5cr54 wrote on November 13, 2022 at 2:08 AM

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSailorAndMermaid Cute shoreline inspired Christmas ornaments made locally

EscapeFromTexas OP t1_iw5t5py wrote on November 13, 2022 at 4:26 AM

oh these are perfect

vishnusnavel87 t1_iw7hx1n wrote on November 13, 2022 at 3:42 PM

Mamoun’s tshirt

brewski t1_iy43r21 wrote on November 28, 2022 at 4:38 PM

I will be selling New Haven themed gifts in the MakeHaven booth at Holiday Village on the Green this weekend (Thurs-Sat). I make 3D printed illuminated ornaments and night lights, as well as a few other items. I have a few pre-made items, but mostly I do custom work. Feel free to shoot me a message or visit my Etsy page ElmCityArtMaker.

https://imgur.com/5wivotg

https://imgur.com/lhAlqHt

https://imgur.com/dtM4Mi5