Local businesses offer personalized gift ideas for Christmas

Katelyn Winberg
Nov 24, 2025
Nov 24, 2025

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As Christmas gets closer many shoppers are turning to small businesses for gifts that feel personal and thoughtful. Two South Dakota makers say this time of year is busy but special because customers are buying items that speak directly to the people they love.

Christmas 1.jpg — Jordyn Eide’s Signature Steel Design creates steel artworks, including this nativity.
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Christmas 2.jpg — Ranch Chic Corral owner Kristen Ham poses in her store, wearing her clothing.
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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.