Unique Colorado Gifts for Christmas

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Colorado Proud is encouraging consumers to "Give the Gift of Colorado this Holiday Season". See a few examples inside.

Thankfully I don't have anyone as hard as a Polar Bear to buy for this year! Don't send the the same fruitcake to your in-laws, co-workers and friends, instead, give them a gift they’ll really enjoy from one of Colorado's food and agricultural businesses!

I just received an email about Colorado Proud a group that was created by the Colorado Department of Agriculture in to promote Colorado food and ag products. One of their goals is to make it easier for consumers to identify and purchase Colorado products by labeling them with the Colorado proud logo.

Here's some of the gifts I wouldn't mind getting this year and a couple I may get for friends, family & our pets! For a complete list of gift ideas and more information, visit www.ColoradoProud.org.

Now I'm not big into gourmet coffee, but my co-worker Roxi is, this sounds like the perfect gift for her: Women’s Bean Project – Gourmet sweets, coffee and teas, soups, spices and more. http://www.womensbeanproject.com/

Here's something nice for my mom: My Mom’s Pie – Save Mom some time this holiday by sending her fresh-baked pies. http://www.mmpies.com/

My husbands dad might like this: Denver Meat Company – Have fresh meats shipped to the men in your life so they can enjoy a real man feast. http://www.denvermeatcompany.com/products/

For the person in your life that has everything how about some beetle kill art crafted from lodge pole pines by Mountain Woodworks – One-of-a-kind tables and wine racks are sure to surprise and delight dad. These custom pieces are hand-crafted from wood from Colorado’s pine beetle epidemic and have character, charm and functionality. http://www.pinebeetlefurnishings.com/

Here's one my hubby and I could have fun with: Water 2 Wine – Buy a couple in love a date night and let them make their own flavored wine together, or send them on an excursion to one of Colorado’s beautiful wineries. http://www.water2wine.us/ and http://www.coloradowine.com

And for the pets in your life: Patty’s Patties – Patty’s Patties makes premium dog treats and pet food from Colorado-grown vegetables, meats and fruits. http://www.pattyspatties.com/

Do you have a locally made item you'd like people to purchase for the holidays? Post the info below and we'll share it on the air!

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