Holiday Gift Guide: Ultimate List of Local Nebraska Businesses (Updated for 2025!)
Shopping local isn’t just for Small Business Saturday!
Here’s a roundup of A BUNCH of local businesses and organizations with online shops (some with in-person locations) throughout the Omaha, Lincoln, and surrounding area, so you can support small biz owners throughout the whole year. When you shop local, you have the chance to quite literally make a small business owner’s day.
If the place has its own brick & mortar location open to the public, the location is denoted in parentheses.
Want to recommend a local business with an online storefront that you think should be added to this list? Let us know at omahaguidebook@kindred26.com.
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Home Goods & Decor
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling home goods, decor, or kitchen items. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
A Little More Like Home: MCM furniture and decor.
Cooper & Co Home + Gift (Lincoln storefront): furniture and decor.
Dusk Goods & Gifts (Omaha storefront): home and kitchen goods, candles, clothes, beauty products.
East Parlor: woven goods.
etcArts: ceramics.
exist green (Omaha storefront): tea, pantry items, home and body goods.
Family of Things (Omaha storefront): home and kitchen goods, clothing, accessories, candles, kids’ items.
Gathered Earth Creative: home goods, clothing.
Handlebend: mugs.
Happy Hour Vintage Goods: vintage finds.
Highland House (Elkhorn storefront): home decor, furniture, accessories.
Jamie Elizabeth Designs: mugs, clothes, accessories.
Localee: locally curated boxes.
Made in Omaha (Omaha storefront): locally-made goods.
The Merc (Lincoln storefront): home goods, clothing, jewelry, accessories, bath and body products.
MostekMakes: jewelry, accessories, stickers.
Pilcher’s Indian Store (Omaha storefront): Native American made goods.
Poppy in the Prairie: weavings, tapestries.
Prairie in Bloom (Omaha storefront): home decor and kitchen items.
Salt Creek Mercantile (Ashland storefront): kitchen and home goods, candles.
Spruce Interiors & Gifts (Omaha storefront): bath and body products, accessories, home goods, books.
Tamayta (Lincoln storefront): spices, oils, teas, kitchen goods.
The Crystal Passage (Omaha storefront): crystals, home goods, teas, bath and body goods, jewelry, books.
Things by Thor: jewelry, bags, cups.
Twig + Table: jewelry, glassware, mugs, soaps.
UHMERI: polymer creations.
Candles, Soaps, & Beauty Products
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling bath and beauty products, or candles. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
Adagio Soap (Omaha storefront): soaps, lotions, candles, bath, scrubs.
Archives Candle Co: candles.
Aria Rose Bath Co (Lincoln storefront): bath and body products.
Benson Bounty: soaps, dried goods, body products, candles.
Benson Soap Mill: soaps.
Dundee Candle Co (Omaha storefront): candles.
Energy Elementz: candles.
Fahl Candle Co: candles.
Love Ewe Candle Company: candles.
Nomad Wax Co: candles, sprays.
Prairie Coast Candle Co.: candles, sprays, soaps.
Storm Bath & Body Co (Omaha storefront): bath and body products.
The Artistic Foundry: candles, paintings.
The Candle House (Gretna storefront): candles.
Wax Buffalo (Lincoln storefront): candles, sprays, soaps.
Wicks & Works Collective: candles, sprays.
1890 Natural Bath Co: soaps, perfume, bath products.
Paper Goods
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling stationery and other paper goods. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
Botanica Paper Co: cards, stationery, planners.
Cleo Good Day: journals.
Five Nine (Omaha storefront): stationery, planners, paper goods.
Inclosed Letterpress Co: notepads.
Ramona & Ruth: stationery, cards, home goods, planners.
Postscript (Ashland storefront): stationery, planners, journals, books.
The Anastasia Co: cards, journals, stickers, home goods, clothing.
Clothing & Accessories
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling apparel, shoes, or accessories. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
402threads: shirts, hoodies, hats, accessories.
AD Aesthetic: shirts, crewnecks, bags, books, accessories, candles, mugs.
Aislyn and Thread Ltd. Co.: shirts, crewnecks, bags.
Albany and Avers (Omaha storefront): vintage and preowned women’s apparel.
A-Priori (Omaha storefront): men’s apparel and accessories.
Artifact: canvas bags and aprons.
Artifacts & Amulets: jackets, jewelry, bags.
Bel Merch & Design: shirts, hoodies, accessories.
Ceremony (Omaha storefront): women’s apparel, shoes, accessories.
Curio (Lincoln storefront): women’s apparel, accessories, home goods.
Designs by Evo: bags, hats, notebooks.
Elevate (Omaha storefront): leather goods.
Fontenelle Supply Co (Omaha and Des Moines storefronts): leather goods, men’s apparel, accessories.
Gentleman’s Nod: men’s grooming products
Grae (Omaha storefront): men’s apparel, shoes, accessories.
Lighthouse Boutique (Ashland storefront): women’s, men’s, and kids’ apparel and accessories.
Little Mountain Print Shoppe (Lincoln storefront): shirts, hoodies, hats.
Local Makers Collective (Omaha storefront): locally-made goods.
Meg Creates: accessories and prints.
Modern Knot Studio: crocheted goods.
Nouvelle Eve (Omaha storefront): women’s apparel and accessories.
Omaha Screen Co: shirts, sweatshirts, hats.
Riley Lorraine Co: accessories, notebooks, stickers.
Ruby June: women’s shirts, bags.
Ruby Red Threads (Lincoln storefront): headbands, hats, jewelry.
Pattino (Lincoln storefront): women’s shoes, apparel, accessories.
Potluck Vintage: gender inclusive vintage apparel.
THE 3AM CO: shirts, hoodies, accessories.
The Simple Man (Omaha storefront): men’s apparel, shoes, accessories.
Sapahn (Lincoln storefront): bags.
Selah: fragrances.
StitchWrks: leather goods.
Sweet Meadow Boutique: women’s and kids’ apparel.
Threads / Footloose & Fancy (Omaha storefront): men’s, women’s, and kids' shoes.
Tsuru (Lincoln storefront): women’s apparel and accessories.
West Owl Studio: shirts, sweatshirts, bags, jewelry.
Jewelry
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling crafted jewelry pieces. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
Alesha Beth Originals: polymer jewelry.
Bling Co: polymer jewelry.
Darling Daylight: gold filled jewelry.
Goldenrod Goods: beaded jewelry.
Hey Girl Studio: jewelry and accessories.
Jamie Feinstein Jewelry Design: metal and gemstone jewelry.
Kristina Cole Designs Jewelry: hypoallergenic jewelry.
McCabe Artistry: jewelry and accessories.
Pineapple Phi: jewelry and accessories.
The Silver Lining: trinkets and charm jewelry.
The Sunshine Factory: jewelry.
Tranquil Sky Jewelry: metal and gemstone jewelry.
Kids’ Clothing, Accessories, & Toys
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling apparel, accessories, or toys for kids or infants. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
Coco & Charlie’s (Omaha storefront): kids’ apparel.
george + maeve (Crete location): kids’ apparel, toys, books, cards, apparel and accessories for moms.
Little Mango: apparel and accessories for kids and parents.
Livy June & Co: apparel and accessories for kids and moms.
Oak & Acorn (Omaha storefront): kids’ toys.
Paper Kite (Lincoln storefront): kids’ apparel, toys, books, cards.
Petite Baby Boutique: baby clothes.
Rosie Jane (Omaha storefront): kids’ clothes, toys, books.
Suite Child (Elkhorn and Kearney storefronts): kids’ apparel, toys, books, furniture.
Sunny + Mama: kids’ clothes.
Zuri And Me: hair accessories for kids and parents.
Pet Treats & Accessories
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling goods for pets. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
402 Woof: dog accessories.
Brixtix Bakery (Bellevue storefront): dog treats.
Dogalicious: dog treats.
Heartland Paws (Omaha storefront): dog and cat supplies, food, treats, toys.
Jax & Josie’s Smoked Jerky: dog treats.
Knots of Bows: pet accessories.
Long Dog Fat Cat (Omaha, La Vista, Lincoln storefronts): dog and cat supplies, food, treats, toys.
Milo’s BARKery: dog treats.
Omaha Dog Bar (Omaha location): dog bar, merch.
The Green Spot (Omaha storefront): dog and cat supplies, food, treats, toys.
Tightly Wound Knitwit: cat accessories
Coffee, Tea, & Other Beverages
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling coffee, tea, and other drinks. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
Amateur Coffee (Omaha location): coffee, supplies, merch.
Artemis Tea & Botanical (Omaha location): tea, supplies, books.
Chai Tea & More: tea.
Cultiva Coffee (Lincoln location): coffee.
Fermented Felon: kombucha.
Hardy Coffee Co (Omaha locations): coffee, supplies, merch.
Myrtle & Cypress Coffeehouse (Omaha locations): coffee, supplies, merch.
Rally Coffee Co (Omaha location): coffee, merch.
The Mill Coffee & Tea (Omaha and Lincoln locations): coffee, tea, supplies, merch.
The Tea Smith (Omaha location): tea, supplies.
Tribal Tea Company: tea, supplies.
Alcoholic & NA Drinks
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
Big Grove (Omaha location): beer, barware, merch, coffee.
Boozy Babes: alcohol infusion kits.
Glacial Till (Ashland and Palmyra locations): wine and cider.
Saro Cider (Lincoln and Omaha locations): cider.
Soaring Wings Winery (Springfield location): wine.
Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits (Omaha and Papillion locations): wine, spirits, supplies.
Food & Snacks
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling food-related goods. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
Boxicanyon Caramels (Omaha location): caramels.
Charcuterie by CJ (Elkhorn location): charcuterie boards.
Chocolaterie Stam (Papillion location): chocolates, coffee, sweet treats, gelato.
FAT HEAD HONEY FARMS: honey.
From Nebraska Gift Shop (Lincoln location): food, treats, books, jewelry, kitchen and home goods.
Goldenrod Pastries (Lincoln location): gluten free treats, dairy free and vegan options.
Happy Mango Bakery (La Vista location): baked goods.
It’s All About Bees (Ralston location): honey, tea, kitchen and home goods.
Lulubee Artisanal Chocolates (Lincoln location): chocolates.
Nurtured Dough: bread, treats.
oCookieOs: gluten free goods.
Smoking Gun Jerky (Lincoln): jerky, marinades.
Square Donut (Omaha location): treats, gluten free and vegan options.
Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop (Omaha location): treats, gluten free options.
Tamayta (Lincoln location): spices, kitchen supplies, oils, books, sauces.
Tasty Good Toffee: toffee.
Timbo Spice: spices.
The Gourmet Granola: granola.
The Perennial Homestead (Omaha seasonal location): seasonal goods and food items.
Veg.Edible (Omaha location): vegan and gluten free food and treats.
Whisk + Lavender Bakery: treats.
Books & Reading Accessories
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling books or reading-related accessories. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
A Novel Idea Bookstore (Lincoln storefront): books
Francie & Finch Bookshop (Lincoln storefront): books, audiobooks.
Grace’s Little Bookcase: bookmarks, books.
Oly Oly Oxen Free Books: picture books.
Sower Books (Lincoln storefront): books, audiobooks.
The Book Nook (Omaha and Papillion storefronts): books, movies, games, puzzles, toys.
The Bookworm (Omaha storefront): books, audiobooks.
The Next Chapter (Omaha storefront): books, apparel.
The Pen & Dagger (La Vista storefront): books.
The Reading Room (Omaha location): books, membership.
The Wandering Page (Omaha location): books.
Plants & Flowers
Recommended Nebraska businesses selling flowers, plants, or related accessories. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
abloom (Lincoln storefront): bouquets, plants.
Blooms (Omaha storefront): bouquets, plants, goods.
Dundee Florist (Omaha storefront): bouquets, plants.
Earth and Home (Lincoln storefront): plant accessories, candles, jewelry.
Florist of Omaha (Omaha storefront): bouquets.
FLOWERWORKS (Lincoln storefront): bouquets, plants.
Harvest Home Flowers (Waverly location): flower picking, bulbs, decor.
Janousek Florist (Omaha storefront): bouquets, plants.
Mulhall’s Nursery (Omaha storefront): plant accessories, merch.
Nodest (Omaha storefront): plant workshops.
Oak Creek Plants & Flowers (Lincoln storefront): bouquets, plants.
Of The Earth Florals (Lincoln storefront): floral workshops.
The Green House (Omaha storefront): plant accessories, workshops.
The Omaha Florist (Omaha storefront): bouquets, plants.
The Purple Orchid (Bellevue storefront): bouquets, plants.
Sheelytown Market (Omaha storefront): workshops.
Stems Florist (Omaha storefront): bouquets, plants.
Taylor’s Flower Shop (Omaha storefront): bouquets, plants.
Twigs Flowers & Gifts (Omaha storefront): bouquets, plants.
WimBro Farms Flowers: bouquets, decor, merch.
Artists
Recommended Nebraska artists selling their creations or workshops. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
LUX Center for the Arts (Lincoln location)
Hobbies
Recommended Nebraska businesses for special hobbies and interests. For each, you’ll find a list of the types of items available for purchase through their online shop.
Glad Hand Sews: patterns.
Homer’s Music (Omaha storefront): records.
House of Trains (Omaha storefront): model train supplies.
Mangelsen’s (Omaha storefront): crafting workshops.
Activities & Experiences
Recommended Nebraska businesses for gifting unique experiences.
402 Collective (Omaha location): art, music, acting lessons.
Amber Lea Acres: glamping.
Blue Sky Bar & Patio (Omaha location): mini bowling, private karaoke, pickleball, bar.
Bob & Willie’s Wonderbowl (Lincoln location): mini bowling.
Châm Pang Lanes (Omaha location): bowling, bar.
Chef Around the Block (Omaha location): private cooking classes.
Chirpy’s Play Cafe (Papillion location): indoor play space, cafe.
Corky Canvas (Omaha and Lincoln locations): wine and paint.
Doodle Art Studio (Omaha location): art playgroups and clubs.
Draftcade (Omaha location): vintage arcade games, bar, restaurant.
Durham Museum (Omaha location): historic regional museum.
Felius Cat Cafe (Omaha location): cat shelter and coffee shop.
Flying Timber Axe Throwing (Omaha location): axe throwing.
Fontenelle Forest (Bellevue location): forest, prairie, wetlands.
House of Conundrum (Omaha location): escape rooms.
Lauritzen Gardens (Omaha location): botanical gardens.
Let’s Go Putt (Omaha, Elkhorn, and Lincoln locations): mini golf courses.
Makit Takit Craft Studio (Lincoln location): craft studio and classes.
Midwest Pickleball Club (Omaha location): indoor pickleball club.
Omaha Children’s Museum (Omaha location): children’s museum.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium (Omaha location): zoo, aquarium, restaurants.
One Tree Yoga (Omaha location): yoga classes.
Prairie Fireflies Glamping: glamping.
Pour Decisions Wine: wine subscription box, private classes.
SayDoSay Pottery Studio (Lincoln location): pottery studio and classes.
Smash Park (La Vista location): pickleball, duckpin bowling, axe throwing, activities, bar, restaurant.
Spielbound (Omaha location): board game cafe.
That Pottery Place (Omaha location): pottery painting.
The Rosy Clay Co. (Papillion location): pottery classes.
TreeRush Adventures (Bellevue location): ropes courses.
