Make shopping a breeze this year, and shop local at our Manhattan Moms’ Top Picks for the 2024 Holiday Shopping Season.
1419 Mercantile
Looking for vintage or even repurposed home goods for your Christmas decor? Check out 1419 Mercantile for everything from Christmas ornaments to gifts for the pet lovers in your life, you will find it here!
Bargain Boutique MHK
Bargain Boutique MHK is a local, second hand consignment store located in downtown Manhattan! They focus on the season so right now you will find the perfect items for Winter! The style focuses on both vintage and modern as well as feature local artists.
Curious Chameleon
Located on Highway 24, Curious Chameleon features antiques, collectibles, vintage items, furniture, crystals, repurposed items, jewelry, coins, sports cards, home decor and more! In addition to their normal store hours, they also have a monthly outdoor flea market on the first Saturday of each month.
Dusty Bookshelf
Located in Aggieville, the Dusty Bookshelf offers a wide selection of books and local Manhattan themed trinkets for all of the bookworms in your life! Choose from the different sections including local history to local sports and everything in between.
Eclectic Charm, LLC
Looking to shop but not exactly sure what is on your list? Try the Eclectic Charm, LLC who features multiple local venders who each feature their own style and selection of items. From homemake crafts to artwork to home decor and holiday specialty items, you can easily get everyone on your shopping list something in this unique space!
Flower Mill
Located in Wamego, the Flower Mill focuses first on flowers and also has a great selection of other local items including shirts, candles and all sorts of little fun items. Check out their holiday flower bouquets and arrangements to gift to the Hostess who already has everything when you don’t want to show up empty handed!
Humble Homestead
A fan favorite from our guide from last year, Humble Homestead makes the list for a second year! Expanding their current locally made holiday products this year, they have seasonally specific products including Body Sugar Scrubs in holiday scents such as Cinnamon and Pine and also continue to offer the regular products such as Tallow Moisturizer and their Whipped Body Butter!
Killer Produce
Located in Clay Center but a regular at the Manhattan Farmer’s Market, Killer Produce, who is owned by the Kill family, features home grown produce and fresh farm chicken and duck eggs. They also sell locally raised beef, pork, goat and lamb. These locally grown items can make the perfect gift for the health-conscious person on your list who wants to keep their food shopping local.
King’s Candy Shop
Looking for a treat for the person with a sweet-tooth on your list? Check out King’s Candy Shop in the mall in addition to their pop-up shopping. Days and locations are posted on their Facebook page each week and is on a first come first serve basis. They have a wide array of treats and are known for their cotton candy, freeze dried treats and house-made hard candies and chocolates.
KL Candles
If you’re looking for non-toxic organic beeswax candles and wax melts, you can find great ones in Marysville at KL Candles! Watch for Manhattan dates and vendors events or take the short drive north to spend the afternoon. With the wide array of scents, check out the “Christmas Cottage” which is a blend of sweet vanilla, cinnamon & spice with a hint of peppermint.
Mesa Collection Boutique
With so many great local clothing stores in the area, Mesa Collection Boutique makes our top choices this year! They have received the 2024 Retail Business of the Year award and definitely live up to that award! From local fashionable K-State gear to holiday cheer gifts such as snowman hot chocolate mixes and festive seasonal socks, they have something almost any Manhattanite would enjoy!
RemeBees
RemeBees offers carefully researched, local apiary products and home remedies! Check out their infused olive oils, their handmade soaps and of course their local honey among many other fun products.
River Heights Yarn Co.
Got a crafty person on your gift list this year? Take a look for the perfect gift for them at River Heights Yarn Co! While they are known around town for their yarn, come take a look in person for the most amazing craft ideas. They feature unique, fun and modern embroidery designs as well as offering classes to help you learn some new skills. What better way to give someone a gift than something you made for them or also the gift of time to spend together with someone special creating something for yourselves.
Rooted Fair Trade
Looking for a way to support a local Fair Trade? Rooted Fair Trade is your spot! With everything you can think of between candles, to scarfs to coffee and jewelry, you cannot go wrong shopping here. Try one of their flavored balsamic vinegars such as honey or pomegranate to jazz up your holiday meals.
Sunflower Boutique KS
Sunflower Boutique KS in Wamego is worth the short drive to find super unique boutique clothes, home goods and local handmade crafts. With funky little glass bulb snowmen to handmade baby bibs, this is a great spot to shop for many people on your list this year.
T&K Naturals LLC
Got a health nut on your shopping list? They will probably enjoy the local magnesium oil from T&K Naturals LLC! While T&K should be the ones to explain the benefits of magnesium, magnesium can help promote healthy sleep and helps both children and adults relax at night.
Twelve A Fellowship Boutique
Another fan favorite, Twelve A Fellowship Boutique is where you will find all of your Christ related gifts year-round. The shop offers everything from mugs to apparel as well as books and some baby gifts.
Looking for something a bit more? Check out our 2023 Local Holiday Shopping Guide!
