Photo by Sarhah Morrow
El & Gray Design
Named for her children Elora and Grayson, Sarah Morrow’s brand blends and twists polymer clay into colorful jewelry and home goods. For every pair of earrings purchased, Morrow donates a second pair to Emerge Mothers Academy, whose mission is to “equip single mothers to emerge as confident women and caring moms.” Diffuser is $18, elandgraydesign.com
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Kobi Co.
Music and scent have always been part of Kobi Gregory’s routine, including incense-buying trips at the Electric Fetus record store in Minneapolis. Her company is “the perfect intersection of scent, sound, and self-care” as the candles come with a barcode to a Spotify play-list. Each purchase helps fund her college education and a scholarship program for others. Candles start at $12.50, lovekobico.com
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Kathie’s Coffee
Kym Jolstad launched her locally roasted coffee company to honor her mother, Kathie, while raising awareness and funds to fight pancreatic cancer. The “coffee for a cause” is masterfully roasted by Brett Struwe, a longtime employee with Caribou Coffee. Since April 2020, Kathie’s Coffee has donated almost $20,000. Coffee beans start at $15 for 12 ounces, kathiescoffee.com
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Humble Nut Butter
John and Jess Waller know that sometimes people crave a savory bite over a sweet treat. The Humble Nut Butters pack a punch—from sundried basil cashew to truffle herb walnut. The Minneapolis company employs adults of all abilities. Follow them on Instagram for their thoughts on everything from hip-hop to nut butters. Nut butters are $14.99 each, humblenutbutter.com
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Fable the Brand
This company for children’s clothing and accessories comes from Kari Jensen, founder of Bloom Handmade, which sells children’s clothing and products, and the Living Life’s Moments photography service. The shirt designs are created by kids through a submission process, and the chosen “little designers” receive a scholarship and discount on apparel. T-shirts are $28 each, fablethebrand.com
