MCE, Your Buy Local Guides!

The MCE members past and present have got you covered with some wonderful gift ideas, from delicious foods and beverages to high end clothing & accessories, to fun gadgets, DIY and recreation items.  Check out the variety of options below for all of your local shopping needs.    

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Adventure

BlackTravel Maine Custom curated cultural tours https://blacktravelmaine.com/
Chimani Mobile app to guide your national park adventures https://www.chimani.com/
Experience Maine A full-service Maine travel concierge and event planning company https://experiencemaine.com/
Farmington Underground LLC Creative events, games, and experiences with an emphasis on community building https://farmingtonunderground.com
Good To-Go Delicious dehydrated clean ingredient camping meals and backpacking food https://goodto-go.com/
Maine Foodie Tours Culinary walking tours and history tours https://www.mainefoodietours.com/
New England Karting Challenge Safe and fun wheel-to-wheel kart racing https://www.facebook.com/newenglandkartingchallenge/
Northern Vertical Integrative health climbing program https://www.northernvertical.com/
Quinn’s Tree Farm Brightening homes with Christmas trees, wreaths and other farm goodies https://www.quinnstreefarm.com/
She Summits Co. Empowers girls and women to adventure outdoors through summer camps and adventure travel trips https://www.shesummitsco.com/
Summer Feet Cycling Guided bike tours across Maine, Canada, and Europe https://summerfeet.net/
The Maine Brew Bus Tasting Tours of local breweries & wineries https://themainebrewbus.com/
Victory Chimes Maine sailing adventures https://www.victorychimes.com/

Arts & Reading

Artascope Art classes http://bec.artascope.com/
Green & Healthy Maine HOMES Green & Healthy Maine magazine subscription https://greenmainehomes.com/subscribe
Kelly McClymer Books Books with an immerseve storyverse from romance to fun https://kellymcclymerbooks.com/
Midcoast Music Academy A community music school, music instruction & camps http://www.midcoastmusicacademy.com/
Queen City Arts School/ Music Lessons/ Art workshops https://www.facebook.com/wearequeencityarts/
The Love Card Cards to pass on to others to show you care:  a pay-it-forward project circling the globe https://www.thelovecard.org/

Beauty, Health & Wellness

Beauty

Chapped Hide All-natural skincare product line https://shopdashaus.com/
Dulse & Rugosa Seaweed based skin care & bath products https://www.dulseandrugosa.com/
Green with Envy Salon Salon for Hair, Skin & Body Care https://greenenvysalon.com/
Marin Skincare Soothing Hydration skincare products https://www.marinskincare.com/
Nautical Farms A place for all things Seaweed, from beauty to home foods https://www.nauticalfarms.com/
Planet Botanicals Nature based seaweed skincare products https://www.planetbotanicals.com/
SeaME LLC Luxury locally sourced skin care products https://www.seame.online/
Spa Voyage Hawaiian immersion spa offering, hair & massage services https://spa.voyage/

Health

The Armaid Company Therapy device helping to prevent & treat Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Tendinitis & DeQuervain's syndrome https://www.armaid.com/
LYFT Avenue A fitness bar that combines a body bar and a resistance band https://lyftavenue.com/
Unbreakable Health and Fitness Fitness and nutrition counseling https://unbreakablehealthandfitness.com/
Upbed Wearable device that prevents falls and injury  https://www.upbed.io/

Wellness

Avena Botanicals Seed to bottle fresh, organic & biodynamic herbal extracts, teas and skincare products  www.avenabotanicals.com
Dental Lace A refillable, plastic free, compostable dental floss and 100% zero waste product. https://www.dentallace.com/
Healing Harbors CBD based skincare & health supplements for people & pets https://healingharbors.com/
Herbal Revolution Farm & Apothecary Organic herbal wellness products including teas, tonics, elixirs & body products https://www.herbalrev.com/
Kili Organics Introducing healthy superfoods (Moringa and Baobab powders) from Tanzania, to the Maine market https://kiliorganics.com/
Radiant Beginnings Yoga Yoga and Mindfulness for youth https://radiantbeginningsyoga.com/
Wilcox Wellness & Fitness Individual & group personal training via LIVEStream Training & in person https://www.wilcoxwellnessfitness.com/

Clothing & Accessories

Co·amplify Products designed for kids with cochlear implants https://www.coamplify.com/
Flowfold Minimalist wallets, backpacks, totes and other products  https://www.flowfold.com/
JUDGED Gear Snowmobile helmets, goggles, gloves and outerwear https://www.judgedgear.com/
Maine Shellware Handmade jewelry and homegoods made with reclaimed shells https://maineshellware.com/
Pyxie Soft shell ski / snow pant with attached skirt https://www.pyxie.co/
Rogue Life Maine Outdoor Apparel and bags made in the USA, supporting Maine's Lobstermen https://www.roguelifemaine.com/
Rugged Seas Maine Made,recycled fishing bibs into totes, clutches, backpacks and a variety of wearables https://www.ruggedseas.com/

Do-It-Yourself

Cap N Stem Fruit at Home specialty mushroom blocks www.capnstem.com
Grounded Local Educaton to grow your own healthy food & get the most out of your garden https://www.groundedlocal.com/
North Spore Grow your own specialty Mushroom Kits & other mushroom inspired products www.northspore.com
Willow Moon Ventures Local nursery offering plants, flowers & workshops https://www.willowmoonventures.com/

Home Goods & Services

LooHoo  Wool dryer balls - a reusable, energy-saving alternative to dryer sheets  https://www.loo-hoo.com/
Maine Casual Maine made beach & deck chairs www.mainecasual.com
Sandra B. Dressage & Designs Equestrian costuming, magazine and art http://beginthedance.com/
The Cubby Online marketplace for art made by college students https://thecubby.com/
TreeFreeHeat Sustainable fire starters https://www.treefreeheat.com/
Garbage to Garden Curbside composting https://www.garbagetogarden.org/
Garden Bevy Garden Services, packages and plants https://gardenbevy.com/
Glendarragh Farm Lavendar Maine's premier lavender farm - produces and brands four dozen lavender-infused body care and luxury decor products https://mainelavender.com/
Green Clean Maine Environmentally friendly cleaning services https://www.greencleanmaine.com/

Food and Beverages for Gifting or Your Table

Beverages

Ass over Teakettle Specialty bloody mary mixers and hot sauces https://www.assoverteakettle.net/
Baxter Brewing Craft Beer - The spirit of Maine in a can www.baxterbrewing.com
Bigelow Brewing Maine Craft Beer made with local ingredients www.bigelowbrewing.com
Blue Barren Distillery Small batch distillery of Gin, Rum and Eau de Vie www.bluebarrendistillery.com
Blue Lobster Urban Winery Thoughtfully crafted canned wines https://www.bluelobsterwines.com/
Coffee Hound Coffee Company Fresh small batch premium coffee https://www.coffeehoundcoffeeco.com/
Eighteen Twenty Wines Sophisticated rhubarb wines from Maine-grown rhubarb https://www.eighteentwentywines.com/
Foulmouthed Brewing Unique rotating variety of Craft Beer www.foulmouthedbrewing.com
Green Bee Soda Refreshing hand-crafted soda made with honey and all real ingredients http://www.drinkgreenbee.com/
Lincoln & Main Handcrafted, locally sourced Vermouth www.lincolnandmain.net
Lifted Blends Functional beverage company with hemp recovery drinks https://www.liftedblends.com/
Maine Craft Distilling Unique farm-to-flask distilled spirits https://www.mainecraftdistilling.com/
Maine Mead Works Distinctive mead fermented canned and bottled beverages https://www.mainemeadworks.com/
New England Distilling Premium Spirits - Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, Gin & Rum https://newenglanddistilling.com/
Orange Bike Brewing Orange Bike Brewing Company - Portland, Maine’s first dedicated gluten-free brewery https://www.orangebikebrewing.com/
Rwanda Bean Coffee Specialty coffee made with authentic Rwanda Africa farm grown coffee beans  https://rwandabean.com/
Tempest in a Teapot Gourmet teas from around the globe with locally harvested fruits and herbs https://www.tempestinateapot.me/
The Maine Bean & Tea Small coffee shop in Northern Maine specializing in Buzzy Teas https://the-maine-bean-tea.square.site/
Three of Strong Spirits Distilled rum and ready-to-drink cocktails made using only organic evaporated cane juice and organic molasses, pure Sebago Lake water, and yeast https://www.threeofstrongspirits.com/
Twenty2 Vodka Award winning micro distilled vodka http://twenty2vodka.com/22/
Unrest Roasting Co. Small batch, specialty coffee roasted in the heart of Maine https://unrestcoffee.com/
Vena’s Fizz House Specialty cocktail and mocktail ingredients and DIY kits www.venasfizzhouse.com
Victorieux Champagne Limited-production grower champagne imported from France to Maine  https://vchampagne.com/
Zen Bear Honey Tea Gently infused herb, spice honey tea and cocoa www.zenbearhoneytea.com

Desserts, Sweets and Snacks

Bixby & Co. Craft chocolates & confections www.bixbyco.com
Choomi Cookies Small batch, handmade gluten, soy & dairy free macaroon cookies https://choomicookies.com/
Crooked Face Creamery Small batch cheeses & specialty meats http://www.crookedfacecreamery.com
Gelato Fiasco All natural, Italy inspired gelato www.gelatofiasco.com
Gorgeous Gelato Authentic Italian Gelato www.gorgeousgelato.com
Grandy Organics Small batch grain free organic granola & nuts https://www.grandyorganics.com/
Hootenanny Bread Artisan baked breads, bagels and sweets using organic and locally sourced ingredients https://www.hootenannybread.com/
Lorraine's Cakes  Gluten free, soy free & vegan desserts https://lorrainescakesllc.com/
MAC's Gourmet Popcorn 10 Different Flavors of popcorn that vary from sweet & salty to sweet & spicy to savory https://www.macsgourmetpopcorn.com/
Maine Crisp Company Organic and gluten free handcrafted crisps made with real fruit https://www.mainecrisp.com/
Maine Grains Locally grown stone milled flour & grains  www.mainegrains.com
Maine Homestead Homestyle jams, jellies, pickles and pickled vegetables https://www.mainehomesteadmarket.com/
Mom's Organic Munchies Health-conscious plant-based snacks low in sugars, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and non-GMO certified https://www.momsorganicmunchies.com/
Oats Any Time Home milled & fresh baked organic & gluten free oat tarts and treats https://www.oatsanytime.com/
Parlor Ice Cream Co. Small-batch women-owned ice cream company based in Biddefod https://parloricecreamco.com/
R.E.D.D. Plant-based, good for you protein bars https://www.reddbar.com/
Ragged Coast Chocolates  Gourmet hand made chocolates, baking mixes, hot chocolate & cookbooks https://raggedcoastchocolates.com/
Shovel and Spoon Middle East Coast brand specialty Hummus, Tahini & Labneh cheese https://www.shovelandspoon-me.com/
Short Creek Farm Handmade, small batch salami, sausages, and more made with heritage breed pork and grass-fed beef raised on small farms https://shortcreek.farm/
Singing Pastures Ethical and sustainable farm produced meat products https://singingpastures.com/
Sticky Sweet Made from scratch plant-based natural ice cream https://www.stickysweetmaine.com/
Stone Fox Farm Creamery Premium all-natural homemade Maine ice cream http://stonefoxfarmcreamery.com/
Sweet Cakes Bake Shop Hand crafted breakfasts, desserts, pies & cakes www.sweetcakesbakeshop.com
The Scone Goddess, LLC Original premium scone mixes https://www.thesconegoddess.com
Two Fat Cats Bakery Hand crafted specialty pies, cakes & treats www.twofatcatsbakery.com
Union Bagel Hand-rolled traditional New York style bagels made in Maine https://unionbagel.com/
Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Specialty Chocolates & Confections www.wilburs.com
Wyman's Premium fresh, frozen fruit www.wymans.com

Maine Dish

American Unagi Responsibly sourced & raised fresh eel www.americanunagi.com
Amolitta Pasta Small batch artisan dried pasta www.amolittapasta.com
Bangs Island Mussels Hand raised fresh Maine mussels https://bangsislandmussels.com/
Basket Island Oyster Company Fresh Maine oysters from Casco Bay https://basketislandoysters.com/
BP's Oysters Fresh mid-coast Maine oysters https://www.bpsoystersmaine.com/
Brave Foods, LLC Delicious superfood breakfast ready immediately https://eatbrave.co/
Bristol Seafood Quality fresh scallops, haddock and cod www.bristolseafood.com
Brown Trading Premier supplier of fine caviar, fresh seafood, shellfish, and smoked seafood https://www.browne-trading-market.com/
Community Shellfish Locally harvested lobster, clams and oysters https://www.communityshellfish.com/
Common Wealth Poultry Cut to order fresh chicken www.commonwealthpoultry.com
Cozy Harbor Seafood Fresh frozen lobster meat and tails https://www.cozyharbor.com/
Downeast Day Boat Small-catch fresh Maine scallops https://www.downeastdayboat.com/
Eros Oyster of Robinhood Cove Fresh oysters from Robinhood Cove on Georgetown Island https://www.erosoyster.com/
Ferda Farms Fresh oysters from New Meadows River in Brunswick https://www.ferdafarms.com/
Fisherman's Net Bringing the ocean to your table with delicious seafood https://fishermensnet-me.com/
Glidden Point Oyster Farm Premium fresh oysters from the Damariscotta River https://www.gliddenpoint.com/
Greenhead Lobster Live lobster, lobster tails, and lobster meat https://greenheadlobster.com/
Hancock Gourmet Lobster Award-winning Maine lobster meals inspired by generations of family recipes and made from scratch https://www.hancockgourmetlobster.com/
Inland Seafood Superior seafood, meats, and artisan specialty foods https://www.inlandseafood.com/
Jolie Rogers Maine oysters sourced, shucked and served by locals Andy Rogers and Ryan Jolie https://www.jolierogersrawbar.com/
Love Point Oysters Pure Maine oysters harvested in Harpswell https://www.lovepointoysters.com/
Luke’s Lobster Live Lobster, Lobster Tails, Meat, Rolls, Dishes & other seafood offerings https://www.lukeslobster.com/
Misty Brook Farm Organic farm raised beef, veal, chicken, lamb and pork https://mistybrook.com/
Mook Sea Farm Maine Oysters & Hatchery – Home of Moondancers™, Mookie Blues™, Pemaquid Point, Wiley Point, and Wiley Petite Oysters https://www.mookseafarm.com/
Nauti Sisters Sea Farm Small scale oyster farm located in Yarmouth, Maine. https://nautisistersseafarm.com/
Nonesuch Oysters Fresh oysters and oyster based skin care products https://www.nonesuchoysters.com/
Pineland Farms Natural Meats Natural antibiotic free farm raised meats https://pinelandnaturalmeats.com/
The Good Crust Handmade frozen dough from 100% fresh stone-milled Maine grains https://www.thegoodcrust.com/
The Maine Meal Quick & Easy gourmet meal solutions featuring local Maine high quality ingredients https://themainemeal.com/
Tootie's Tempeh Sustainability-made plant-based tempeh https://www.tootiestempeh.com/
Butterfield Shellfish Maine Oysters, Holiday Gifts & Merchandise Butterfieldshellfish.com
Maine Ocean Farms, LLC Oysters grown resourcefully & responsibly  www.maineoceanfarms.com
Mere Point Oyster Co. Fresh Maine Oysters, clams, scallops & mussels http://www.merepointoyster.com/
Pemaquid Mussels Fresh, meaty mussels grown in Midcoast Maine https://pemaquidmussels.com/
Winnegance Oyster Farm Fresh Maine Oysters grown in New Meadows River  https://www.winneganceoysterfarm.com

Sides, Sauces and Spices

Atlantic Sea Farms Sea fresh fermented & frozen kelp products  https://atlanticseafarms.com/
Bar Harbor Foods Authentic and natural seafood, soups, chowders, and juices https://barharborfoods.com/
Bub 'n Mutha's Locally sourced BBQ dry rub www.bubnmuthas.com
Dandelion Spring Farm Organic farm grown herbs  https://dandelionspringfarm.com/
Gryffon Ridge Spice Merchants Organic spices and hand crafted culinary spice blends www.gryffonridge.com
Hall Brook Farm Certified organic fresh vegetables straight from the farm https://hallbrookfarm.com/
Heiwa Tofu Handcrafted, small batch organic tofu made from non-GMO soybeans grown in Maine and New England https://www.heiwatofu.com/
Libellula Olive Oil Cold-Pressed 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil sourced directly from olive trees in Sabina, Italy https://libelluladopt.com/
Maine Coast Sea Vegetables Easy to use flaked and whole leaf dried sea vegetables  https://seaveg.com/
Maine Salt Farm Hand-crafted, high quality, solar-evaporated Maine sea salt https://www.mainesaltfarm.com/
Mousam Valley Mushrooms Fresh organic specialty mushrooms https://mousamvalleymushrooms.com/
Mumbai to Maine Maine's first Indian-inspired culinary brand and sauces https://mumbaitomaine.com/
Pineland Farms Dairy Company The finest cheeses made with the freshest, creamiest milk from Maine cows
https://pinelandfarmsdairy.com/
Papou's Kitchen All natural, dairy and wheat free frozen falafel made with sprouted beans https://papouskitchen.com/
Pemberton's Gourmet Foods Gourmet pasta sauces, salsas and marinades www.pembertonsgourmetfoods.com
Pen & Cob Farm Specialty foods and products with farmed and foraged ingredients from Downeast Maine https://www.penandcobfarm.com/
Raye's Mustard Gourmet small batch stone ground mustards www.rayesmustard.com
Slab Pizza Hand-mixed Sicilian-style rising crust pizza https://www.slabportland.com/
Short Creek Farm Hand made, small batch salami, sausages, and more made with heritage breed pork and grass fed beef raised on small farms https://shortcreek.farm/
Simply Served Natural pasta sauces & salsas and hatch chiles hot sauce www.simplyserved.com
Springworks Farm Organic aquaponic grown lettuce & greens https://www.springworksfarm.com/
Thirty Acre Farm Farm to Jar organic fermented krauts, vegetables & hot sauces https://thirtyacrefarm.com/
World Harbors Unexpected specialty sauces and marinades https://www.worldharbors.com/

Marine & Water Products

Gemini Marine Products Superior bespoke canvas for boats, homes and business https://www.geminiproducts.net/
Hornet Water Sports Custom paddles for dragon boating & stand up paddle board https://www.hornetwatersports.com/
Portland Pudgy A rugged, unsinkable dinghy you can row, motor, sail, & even use as a lifeboat https://portlandpudgy.com/

Other

Bella Luna Toys Waldorf toys & dolls and other wood and natural toys https://www.bellalunatoys.com/
Brant & Cochran Handmade and restored vintage axes to be used and treasured for future generations. https://www.bnctools.com/
Buoy Local Local gift card with point rewards that support local businesses https://buoylocal.com/
The Acadian Maine handcrafted pens, leather products, and more https://theacadian.me/
Watermelon Pie Digital social platform for home cooks https://www.watermelonpie.com/

Pets

Dog-a-holick Professional dog grooming www.dogaholick.com
The Loyal Biscuit Co. Healthy pet food, products & self-serve dog wash https://www.loyalbiscuit.com/
Sew Fetch Dog Co. High quality dog collars and other pet accessories https://sewfetchdogco.com/