Made in Tampa Bay 2022 holiday gift guide
TAMPA, Fla. - There's no better time of year to shop small and shop local than the holidays.
This year, we have a gift list with something for everyone – and the products are all made in Tampa Bay.
Sunshine City Colors
St. Pete company creates memories with custom crayons, sidewalk chalk
Sunshine City Colors is a St. Petersburg-based company that makes custom crayons and sidewalk chalk.
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Sunshine City Colors started with the owner looking for a better way to communicate with her niece and nephew across the country during the pandemic.
Their small batch of sidewalk chalk is made with non-toxic, child-safe ingredients. You can shop Sunshine City Colors online.
SOL Soap
Made in Tampa Bay: Sol Soap in Palmetto
An Air Force veteran is now finding success as a high-quality soap maker
MORE: Air Force veteran turns artisan soap making into Palmetto business
Sol Soap is a small, handmade artisan soap company based in Palmetto, and it's run by a retired Air Force veteran.
The owner and soap maker Angelina Muller said the soaps are moisturizing, and they don't have all the chemicals that other soaps may have.
Broth Bomb
Made in Tampa Bay: Broth Bomb seasoning balls
The fizzy seasoning balls drop into a pot of boiling soup or stew and turn bland into mouth-watering, and they're made right here in Tampa Bay.
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Everyone's heard of bath bombs. They bubble and fizz in the tub, giving you a luxurious bath time experience.
The owner of a new company in Dunedin wondered, "How could we ‘bomb’ the flavor industry?" and Broth Bomb was born.
Insrospek Domino
Custom dominoes are miniature works of art
A Ruskin woman hopes to bring happiness into people?s homes by creating custom dominoes.
MORE: Ruskin company aims to bring families closer together with dominoes sets
A company based in Ruskin is hoping to bring families closer together by creating custom dominoes game sets.
The owner of Introspek Tanishia Bolton said she can make just about any idea come to life on a set.
Brudders Books
Made in Tampa Bay: 'Brudders' book series for kids
A Pasco County couple turned their passions for writing and illustration into a book series delighting kids and parents across the globe.?
MORE: Florida couple's book series 'Brudders' helps kids navigate life
A Pasco County couple turned their passions for writing and illustration into a book series delighting kids and parents across the globe.
The "Brudders" series of books is based on the fictional adventures of a little bear named – you guessed it – Brudders.
Pizza ovens
Wood-fired ovens made in Tampa Bay
Twelve years ago, BJ Hall had no idea his one-off pizza oven would become his full-time career.
MORE: Wood-fired ovens made in Tampa Bay aren't just great for pizza
When BJ Hall built himself a pizza oven 12 years ago, he knew he was onto something. Friends started asking him to make them one, too. By 2013, he was ready to make his popular hobby a career – and Forno Nardona was born.
Most people call them pizza ovens, but they aren't just for pizzas. Technically they are, wood-fired ovens.
Woof Creek
Riverview chef dedicated to canine wellness
The pandemic forced a Riverview chef into a new career path, and he's dedicated to canine wellness.
MORE: Chef starts healthy dog food company during pandemic
A Riverview-based nutrition company has gone to the dogs.
Woof Creek is making food just for canines in an effort to give man's best friend a better life.
More gift ideas from around Tampa Bay:
Yo Mama's foods offers all the flavor with ingredients only found in mom's cupboard
St. Pete company reimagines creativity with custom crayons, sidewalk chalk