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Spotlight on IDAHO Artisans, Craftsman and small businesses

jULY Spotlight

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Support Entrepreneurs in Idaho

Every month we will highlight a local small business in Idaho. We hope that you can find a way to support them with a purchase, a follow and a like on social media and share that business with friends and family!


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OUR PRODUCTS

 

HUCKLEBERRY PRODUCTS 
Huckleberry Syrup    
Huckleberry Jam    
Huckleberry Jelly  
Huckleberry Dressing    
Huckleberry BBQ Marinade 
Huckleberry Balsamic Vinegar 
Huckleberry Sweet & Sour Sauce    
Huckleberry Scone Mix    
Huckleberry Waffle/Pancake Mix    
Huckleberry Jam filled Muffin Mix    
Huckleberry White Chocolate Cocoa  Mix    
Huckleberry Lemonade or Cocktail Mixer 


 FRUIT SYRUPS, JELLIES & JAMS 
Black Raspberry Syrup & Jelly    
Blackberry Syrup, Jelly & Jam      
Blueberry Syrup & Jam      
Wild Chokecherry Syrup  & Jelly     
Wild Elderberry Syrup & Jelly    
Red Plum Syrup & Jelly    
Wild Saskatoon Syrup & Jelly    
Quince Jelly 
Crab Apple Jelly 
Mint Apple Jelly     
Razzleberry Jam & Syrup 
Marion Berry Jam & Syrup  
Gooseberry Jam & Jelly 
Red Currant Jelly 
Black Currant Jelly

 

IDAHO POTATO MIXES 
Idaho Potato Soup Mix      
Idaho Potato Bread Mix      
Idaho Potato Pancake Mix    
Idaho Potato Muffin Mix  


 SAWTOOTH SOURDOUGH PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX

MEET THE OWNER

 

 In 1986 Dorothy Baumhoff started her home-based business selling Homemade Idaho preserves made with the wild berries which she hand-picked in the mountains of Idaho.  Today Homemade by Dorothy has an expanded product line of hand-crafted jams, jellies, syrups, baking mixes and potato products, featuring the wide variety of wild berries, fruits and other agriculture products grown in Idaho or the Northwest.  Products which are simple and natural with no preservatives is how Dorothy began her business and how production continues today, with berries that are hand-picked, in small pots stirred by hand and each jar hand-filled.   Community involvement, fostering relationships and buying local in tandem with continuing to hand-make “Homemade” quality products is the foundation upon which Homemade by Dorothy has grown over the years.  We are celebrating the beginning of our 40th year in June 2025.   
We are a Family operated, Home-Based business,  

  now operated by two of her Daughters and a Grandson, Homemade by Dorothy continues to produce foods that are local, sustainable and all natural, just like homemade. 

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SUPPORT LOCAL... SUPPORT IDAHO...


HOMEMADE BY DOROTHY

 Wild berries handpicked from Idaho’s wilderness, fruits, grains and potatoes from local farms – the best of Idaho goes into every item from Homemade by Dorothy.  Enjoy the taste of Idaho today!

USE OUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE "43RDSTATE" TO GET 15% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER!!!


  

VISIT HOMEMADE BY DOROTHY WEBSITEvisit HOMEMADE BY DOROTHY on facebook

june Spotlight

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Support Entrepreneurs in Idaho

Every month we will highlight a local small business in Idaho. We hope that you can find a way to support them with a purchase, a follow and a like on social media and share that business with friends and family!

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OUR PRODUCTS

Mallows

  • Birthday cake
  • Blueberry Mallow
  • Cherry Chip Mallow
  • Chocolate Chip Mallow
  • Chocolate Chip Mint Mallow
  • Chocolate Covered Strawberry 
  • Coconut Almond Fudge Mallow
  • Cookies and Cream Mallows
  • Cotton Candy Mallows
  • Huckleberry Mallows
  • Pistachio  Almond Mallow 
  • Prickly Pear Mallow
  • S'More Mallows
  • Salted Caramel Mallows
  • Strawberry Mallows
  • Toasted Coconut Mallows


COFFEE

  • Campfire Roast
  • Fireside S'Mores
  • Mountain Huckleberry


S'MORE KIT

  • Includes everything for S'mores




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MEET THE OWNERS

  Russ and Stacy Nelson 

Creekside Mallow was born right here in Idaho, sparked by a simple idea around a backyard campfire. When our daughter Grace exclaimed, “We should open a gourmet s’mores store!” we had no idea that her excitement would turn into a thriving small business. We started out just trying to craft the perfect marshmallow—and once we did, the response from our community was overwhelming.

Idaho has been at the heart of our journey from the very beginning. From our first events to opening our downtown Caldwell store and kitchen in 2017, this state has supported us in ways we never imagined. The Idaho Small Business Development Center was instrumental in helping us take those first big steps, and we’re still grateful for the guidance and mentorship they continue to provide.

As a family-run business, we believe in the power of local support, hard work, and never giving up on a good idea. Creekside Mallow isn’t just about s’mores—it’s about community, creativity, and the magic that happens when small businesses are given a chance to grow.

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CREEKSIDE MALLOW COMPANY

Their mallows are thoughtfully hand crafted from the finest sourced ingredients in Caldwell, Idaho. They offer 18 varieties of unique Mallow flavors, a Smore kit and 3 flavors of coffee.

USE OUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE "43RDSTATE" TO GET 15% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER!!!


  

VISIT the creekside mallow websitevisit creekside mallow on facebook

may Spotlight

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Support Entrepreneurs in Idaho

Every month we will highlight a local small business in Idaho. We hope that you can find a way to support them with a purchase, a follow and a like on social media and share that business with friends and family!

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OUR PRODUCTS


Better Man Beard products are thoughtfully crafted from all-natural ingredients to make any beard better with regular use. The essential oils we use to scent our balms and oils are never overpowering so that when a special someone gets up close to your beard, they will enjoy the experience. We believe in making our products the right way, without any chemicals or preservatives, so that your face and beard are well cared for and in their healthiest condition, leaving you looking, smelling and feeling your best!


Hand Crafted

We make all our products by hand in small batches to ensure the highest quality and consistency.


100% All-Natural & Organic

We use only all-natural ingredients, purposely chosen for the benefits they can provide your beard.


Made in USA

All our beard oils and balms are produced in beautiful Boise, Idaho. #keepboisebeard


BEARD OILS

  • ORIGINAL
  • SPRUCE
  • NATTY MUSK
  • FRANKY T

BEARD BALMS

  • ORIGINAL
  • SPRUCE
  • NATTY MUSK
  • FRANKY T


BEARD KITS


3 SCENT TRAVEL PACK

MEET THE OWNER

JUSTIN THOMAS

 

I was raised in North Idaho, spending most of my time on a daily farm and graduating from Post Falls High School. I earned a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial  Management  from Boise State University In 1999. After that I spent a little over a year working on Capitol Hill for the US Senate. After that I followed my finance passion to New York City. After 5 years working on the floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange as a clerk I started trading oil for myself. In 2012 I moved back to Boise Idaho and traded oil until 2018.

Once I moved back to Idaho I almost immediately started to grow a beard. I tried multiple beard care products in the beginning. I really liked how beard balms shaped my beard, but I didn't really like the heavy smells or how waxy most beard balms are. My girlfriend (now wife) at the time pointed out how all of the beard care products I was using had either one or multiple ingredients I should not be putting on my face, such as fragrance oils, synthetic ingredients or alcohol. She was an esthetician with many years of experience at the time. 

I had recently had success making a hand salve for myself. My hands always cracked and bled in the winter and this solved it. I was on a mission to make an all natural beard balm that was easy to apply, did not have an overwhelming scent, and made my beard look great. It took me 14 months and 56 batches to make that original beard balm and I had no idea I was going to sell it! I was just trying to make the best beard balm I could. After giving samples away to friends I was convinced to have a logo made and think about selling it. My first event was Wintry Market in 2016. I only had one beard balm and the demand was amazing! That weekend changed my life.

We now participate in 20 to 30 events a year, have over 100 retailers, and currently produce 4 scents of both beard balms and beard oils.

BETTER MAN BEARD

SUPPORT LOCAL... SUPPORT IDAHO...


BETTER MAN BEARD

There products are thoughtfully hand crafted from all-natural ingredients to make any beard better with regular use. The essential oils we use to scent our balms and oils are never overpowering so that when a special someone gets up close to your beard, they will enjoy the experience. Hand crafted in Boise, Idaho.

USE OUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE "43RDSTATE" TO GET 20% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER!!!


  

VISIT BETTER MAN BEARD websitevisit better man beard on facebook

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