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Veteran and Milspouse Holiday Gift Guide

Every year I tell myself, “I’m going to start my holiday shopping in July!” Every year, I actually start my holiday shopping in December. I shop for my son and husband, nine nieces and nephews, my parents, my in-laws, grandparents, teachers, and other extended family that would make this an incredibly long list. Not only that, I can’t just make a purchase. I have this internal drive that pressures me to ensure the gift will be (at the very least) somewhat liked!

This year, I decided to shop more intentionally for many of my gifts and support military families and veterans along the way. I curated a great big gift-giving list of military-, veteran-, and military spouse-owned businesses to share with you. I thought you might be feeling the pinch too, so let go of the “perfect” gift ideal and feel good knowing you keep supporting our greater military family.

Important note: I am in no way associated with any of these businesses or products. Some of the businesses are favorites of mine, but most are just collected from careful online research. This is not a comprehensive listing of veteran-owned or military spouse-owned businesses. If you have additional suggestions, please comment below.

CLOTHING

Bison Union Co.: Men and Women’s clothing
Combat Flip Flops: Shoes, clothing, and other products made by people who live in combat zones
GruntStyle.com: T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and other apparel
Ranger Up: Clothing, gifts, signs, gear, and more

BEVERAGES & DRINKWARE

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Coffee, coffee, coffee…and some other things!
Strike Force Energy: Energy drink packets free of sugar and calories
Salted Vinegar Design Studio: Insulated wine tumblers! Need I say more?
Alpha Coffee: Coffee and cocoa
Heroes Vodka: Award winning vodka
Merica Bourbon: Bourbon steeped in American military history

BOOKS & PLANNERS

Extreme Ownership – How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win: Book on leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

BAGS & TOTES

R. Riveter – American Handmade: Handbags, jewelry, scarves, and more
Sword & Plough: American made handbags, totes, travel pouches, jewelry, and more—made from reclaimed military surplus materials

ACCESSORIES & GIFTS

Stitches Fiber Works: Handmade hats, blankets, loveys, and toys! Just double check for the “READY TO SHIP” notice to ensure you get it in time for the holidays!

HOME DECOR

Cover Love: Custom pillows and specialty gifts
Westhouse: Signs for your home and other gifts. I especially love the HH6 mug and the Hooah sign!
Nomadic Nation Shop: Gifts, notecards, and more with a military focus. I love her tea towel designs!
Oak and Oliver Candle Co: Handcrafted soy candles in recycled wine bottles
AnnaKate Paperie: Download, print, frame, and wrap! Great quotes, home décor, scripture, teacher-themed, and more.

JEWELRY

Designs By KatieLeigh: Stunning, affordable jewelry
Seventy Three Designs: Handmade jewelry
Jennspieces: Military and First Responder jewelry

OTHER

Rollors: A perfect family gift—this outdoor game is designed by a veteran and employs other vets!
Mutt Sauce: Barbeque sauce rich in family military history
Milso Box: A monthly subscription box designed for military spouses

ONLINE MARKETPLACE

Pressed – A Creative Space: A marketplace for military spouse and veteran businesses. Shop home, accessories, food, totes, clothing, stationery, greeting cards, and more.
The Veteran Connection: An online marketplace with a wide variety of unique products for purchase.

BEFORE YOU BUY!

You may not have found something for everyone from this list, so check out Retail Salute, a milspouse-owned resource connecting you with discounts. Some of the discounts included: ToysRUs, Pier 1 Imports, clothing, vacation destinations, and more!

Did I miss your favorite veteran-owned or mil-spouse owned business? Share in the comments!

Author

  • Jolene McNutt

    Jolene has been married to her extroverted husband, Phil, for 14 years. He is marching towards the retirement finish line after 22 years of Active Duty military service with the Army. Jolene works for Tutor.com to help military families get connected with no cost online tutoring services (Kindergarten through Bachelor level!) funded by the Department of Defense. Jolene and Phil have a son in middle school who loves LEGO, playing his trombone and board games. They also have a weimaraner, Max, who is the most demanding personality in the household. He keeps the whole family laughing. Jolene enjoys traveling, reading, and making allergy-friendly recipes for Finn. Despite her introverted nature, Jolene loves hosting friends and family. You can find her volunteering or hiking with Max during her spare time. Find her on Instagram @jolenemichelle1. Sarah Robichaud Director of Administration

1 Comment

  1. JennsPieces.Etsy.com

    Thank you for featuring my Etsy shop in your list ❤️ JennsPieces! Xo

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