Greetings,
Thanks to everyone who has taken time to click on these links and do some buying. This is the final list of the season. Happy holidays!
Want to do some holiday shopping from home? Here you go! The following is a list of Kansas entrepreneurs who sell their products online.
This list is a courtesy of the
Kansas Sampler Foundation
. We want to make your holiday shopping easy. Thanks for investing in a Kansas entrepreneur or locally-owned business this holiday.
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Hidden History of Kansas
by Adrian Zink
Author and historian Adrian Zink digs deep into the Sunflower State's history to reveal hidden and overlooked stories. For instance, did you know a young boy's amputated arm led to the rise of Sprint Corporation?
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David Drew Photography, Wichita
David's goal is to produce photographs that are both technically excellent and a visually pleasing rendering of his artistic vision. See/buy photos ranging from buffalo to sunsets.
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Schenker Family Farms, McCune
Schenker Family Farms features 100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork & more! Shipping is available across the U.S. and to most military addresses.
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Prairie Earth Tours, Emporia
Owner Casey Cagle is dedicated to helping people get off the beaten path and experience the living culture and beauty of Kansas and its people with a focus on the beautiful Flint Hills. Buy gift cards or t-shirts.
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Sunflower State Tours, Hope
Buy gift certificates for family or friends who would want to explore the state on group tours with Joe Hirsch. You'll catch the bug for exploring Kansas if you hang out with Joe!
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Jared "Pete" Gile music and merchandise , Scandia
Jared "Pete" Gile is singer-songwriter from the North Central Kansas town of Scandia. Find his music and merchandise online.
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Moon Marble Company, Bonner Springs
Wooden toys, game boards and marbles made here but they also stock machine made marbles and traditional toys and games.
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Ann Zimmerman music, Salina
Ann Zimmerman sings the prairie into universal language. Her music celebrates the joy, sorrow, grandeur and silliness of life, especially life on the windy plains. She backs her rich voice with piano, guitar and the audience itself.
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A Kansas Souvenir
by the Diamond W Wranglers, Towanda
The latest CD from the Diamond W Wranglers will solve the problem,
"If I can only buy one..." A KANSAS SOUVENIR: THE ROLLING KANSAS PLAINS is a 15-song collection of the very best in Cowboy Classics, reflections on the Kansas Heritage, and modern tributes to the American Cowboy.
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999 Kansas Characters
from Kansas Heritage Center, Dodge City
Find stories of amazing folks with Kansas connections.
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Kansas Museum Store, Topeka
Find products, books, and other merchandise sold at the store in the Kansas Museum of History and at the state capitol store.
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Schaffer Furniture, Jetmore
Twenty-five year old Zach Schaffer started building Early American furniture with traditional joinery and a bit of carving, confident with hand tools. Now, most of his work is a Mid Century style.
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Art by Robin Valenzuela
Find Robin's distinct design on everything from shoes to i-phone cases to bags, mugs and more!
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Kansas Guidebook 2 for Explorers
, Inman
Every Kansan should own a copy of the new
Kansas Guidebook 2. Co-authors Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe of the Kansas Sampler Foundation, researched every one of the 626 incorporated cities and included 515 in the book. On beautiful pages designed by Marci's sister, Liz King, find 4,500 entries (including 840 restaurants) and more than 1,600 pictures. Coil bound, it's easy to use in the car.
Also find clever Kansas t-shirts
here
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8 Wonders of Kansas Guidebook
, Kansas Sampler Foundation, Inman
Published in 2011, the 8 Wonders guidebook features the 216 entries highlighted in a series of contests. The public voted on the top eight from a list of 24 finalists in eight categories. Harland Schuster's full page pictures of the top eight in each category make this a perfect Kansas book for the coffee table and the coil binding makes it useful in the car.
Let kids peruse the book and pick what they want to go see and do!
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Kansas Originals Market, Wilson
Kansas Originals Market and Gallery showcases the fine art, folk art, exquisite crafts, and food products of over 200 Kansans.
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Prairie Books, Meade
Check out these books mostly about southwest Kansas.
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Grannies
Grannie's Homemade Mustard the "Sweetest & Tangiest Mustard in Town" we all so have gift boxes.
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University Press of Kansas, Lawrence
The press publishes work on American politics (including the presidency, American political thought, and public policy), military history and intelligence studies, American history (especially political, cultural, intellectual, and western), environmental policy and history, American studies, film studies, law and legal history, Native American studies, and books about Kansas and the Midwest.
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Dale Family Farms
Dale Family Farms offers grass finished beef, pastured pork, pastured
chicken, hand made soaps - all raised on the farm. Home delivery and
shipping are available.
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Jinks Traditional Fruitcakes, Columbus
Jinks Traditional Fruitcakes is a third generation, family owned and operated bakery. They make old-fashioned fruitcakes using only fresh whole eggs, real butter, fresh pecan halves, golden raisins, and candied fruit. Each cake is made by hand.
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Hometown papers
A subscription to the hometown paper makes a great Christmas gift. Find the paper you want in this directory, then click to the home page of that paper. Most papers can be ordered online.
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The American Grain Elevator by Linda Laird
Author Linda Laird tells the story of the american grain elevator from historical through contemporary times.
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LowBeeTee's
T-shirts featuring original artwork and photography depicting Kansas agriculture and landmarks by Garden City's Matthew Lobmeyer.
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Strawberry Hill Povitica, Merriam
Povitica is a European hand-made sweet bread. Choose from twelve flavors including English Walnut, Strawberry, Poppy Seed and Lemon Cream.
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Dala Horse, Hemslojd, Lindsborg
The Dala Horse, originally a toy created by Swedish wood carvers over a century ago, has inspired a new tradition from Lindsborg craftsmen. Since 1984, Hemslöjd can personalize a handcrafted Dala Horse for you!
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Traditional peppernuts, and more from Prairie Harvest, Newton
Find peppernuts, trail mix, Grannie's Mustard, and other Kansas products.
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Circle's Pecans, McCune
Buy pecans grown in Kansas.
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Holmes Made Salsa, Wichita
It's not only home-made, it's Holmes made! Specializing in salsa, relishes, and fruit spreads. Gift boxes available.
Shop at holmes-madesalsa.com
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Schlaegel's Popcorn, Whiting
More than 20 flavors of popcorn from Amaretto to Vanilla.
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Old Muffin Factory, McPherson
Buy muffin, pancake, cookie, dip, bread,
and baking mixes!
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Louisburg Cider Mill, Louisburg
Find many Kansas products here from Louisburg Apple Cider, Lost Trail Root Beer, fruit butter, and more.
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Grandma Hoerner's
Natural and Organic
, Alma
Find the famous "Big Slice", fruit spreads, pie fillings, and more.
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From the Land of Kansas, Manhattan
Buy food items, non-food, beverages, gift baskets and certificates.
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The Konza Press
The Konza Press, was founded in 1997 to showcase the
people, places and rich traditions of the Great Plains through the work of native artists, writers and photographers.
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IBISWoman Jewelry, Lindsborg
This Ancient Glass and Serpentine bracelet is just one of many handcrafted jewelry designs made by Kathy and Brianna.
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Jim Richardson products, Lindsborg
Find notecards, posters or prints sporting images taken by National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson.
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What's RIGHT with Me? Hope for the Dyslexic
by Joan Stambaugh.
Content revolves around stories of children and adults with dyslexia, with helpful strategies reinforced by research.
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Blacksmith Roastery, Lindsborg
This family-owned and operated coffee roastery is located in Lindsborg.
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Prairie Lavender Farm, Bennington
Buy products like body lotion, soap, floral spray and more made on this lavender farm.
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First Taste Olive Oils & Vinegar, Leavenworth
This family owned business packages some of the finest olive oils and vinegars from around the world.
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Christmas stamps, small post offices statewide.
Kansas Explorer #1861 Brian Pressnal does a great job buying stamps from small post offices. Recently he bought stamps for Christmas cards at Cassoday. Revenue means everything to these post offices as hours and salaries are altered by it.
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Eligibility to be on this list: 1) must be a Kansas product, 2) have online store for shopping (no exceptions), 3) send logo, link to shopping cart, and one sentence description to
marci@kansassampler.org. Thank you!
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