Montana Gift Corral Blog
Best Montana Made Body Products
There's nothing dryer than wintertime in Montana. With our low humidity and the cold weather, skin really takes a beating. Combine, that with shoveling snow, skiing or snowboarding, and constantly washing your hands, and the people need relief! My poor cuticles can barely take it! Luckily, we carry some of the absolute best Montana made body products to soothe that dry and itchy skin.
Best Candles Made in the USA
From paraffin free, hand-poured soy candles, to candles with a cause, we offer the best candles made in the USA for you to gift to yourself or to a loved one!
Reverse Painted Glass Christmas Ornaments with Inner Beauty Artist Trieste Cordova
Trieste Cordova is an Inner Beauty master artist who specializes in the ancient Chinese techniques of reverse painted glass, a craft she has perfected over a lifetime. During past years, she would pay special visits to Montana Gift Corral, sharing her reverse painting skills at the Mall and Downtown locations with customers that return to visit with her year after year. While you can always shop our Inner Beauty ornament collection, we can’t wait to host her in our stores again in the future!
Unique Christmas Decor for Your Home
When I tell you I love decorating for Christmas, I mean I love decorating for Christmas. I actually hung my outdoor Christmas lights in October. HA! Now of course I didn't turn them on then, but it was very satisfying to just plug them in and watch them go at the start of December. Okay okay, it was more like November 27, but I couldn't help myself. When it comes to decorating the inside of my home, I always dream of having that Better Homes and Gardens, perfectly color-coordinated Christmas display, but let's be real, that never happens. In fact, I've lovingly nicknamed my Christmas tree the "sparkly junk drawer."
The Best Montana Candy
From huckleberry-infused licorice made in Kalispell to local favorites such at Bequet Caramels, we've got something for everyone. So have some fun, try something new, and see what you love the most. Trust us on this one: Montana does candy pretty darn good.
Montana has no shortage of delicious candy, made right here in the Treasure State. Here are just a few of our favorites!
Our Favorite Stuffed Animals
When I was a little girl, I had this little Snoopy stuffed animal that I would always carry around with me. From car seat to crib, I never got very far without my stuffed doggy. It had short, white curly hair and pleather ears that I used to rub all of the time. In fact, I rubbed those ears so much that they eventually wore right off that stuffed puppy, much to the chagrin of my parents. But even with ratty ears, I loved that little stuffed puppy to pieces.
A Look Into Montana Gift Corral's Cozy Collection
Fall is here and winter is approaching so it’s a great time to stock up on everything warm and fuzzy! When the air gets colder, the leaves change and start falling and buying scented candles gets a little more tempting, we got your back!
Montana Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
While you’re in the yard carving your pumpkins with the family this season, remember to save those seeds! Roasting pumpkin seeds after carving can be a great family tradition. Roasted pumpkin seeds make a great snack on their own, added to trail mix, or even sprinkled on top of salads! Plus, roasting pumpkin seeds is super easy and fun! Be sure to check out our recipe below to learn how to make the best toasted pumpkin seeds!
Ways to Find At-Home Happiness in Montana
You don’t have to wait for gray skies to clear up to put on a happy face if you live in Montana! There’s a sense of pride that comes with living in Big Sky Country, and it’s that pride that makes us happy to be at home in Montana.
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie is a French term derived from the root woods of chair, ‘meat,’ and cuit, ‘cooked.’ Defined as a style of cooking that produces prepared meats, such as bacon, salami, pepperoni, and sausage, the term charcuterie has evolved in popular culture to represent a meat and cheese tray with fruits, spreads, pickled items, bread, and so much more! In summary, a charcuterie board stands for a good time!
