Our clients have truly been a gift to us. We’re grateful to create custom marketing plans that help them accomplish their goals. We love our clients… and we think you will too! This year, we rounded up some of our favorite client offerings that make perfect holiday gifts — from melt-in-your-mouth local chocolate to children’s books, curated travel adventures, and life-changing organizations you can donate to.
There’s something extra magical about holiday gifting when the presents come from small businesses doing meaningful, creative, and world-changing work.
Whether you’re shopping for the foodie, the traveler, the fitness lover, the writer, crafter, or the do-gooder in your life, the Stratos Client Gift Guide has something special, heartfelt, and undeniably gift-worthy.
For the person that deserves a little treat: Driftless Chocolates
Gift it to: your foodie friend, your classy neighbor who hosts the best gatherings, or anyone who appreciates high-quality, handmade goodness.
If you have someone on your list who considers chocolate its own food group, these artisanal, small-batch treats will make their entire season! Driftless Chocolates creates rich, beautiful, intentionally crafted confections — from classic truffles to creative seasonal flavors — all made in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry: their team is ready to help curate your dream gift box.
You can shop online or, if you’re local, shop in-store!
Kelsey Diane’s picks: The 5-piece Driftless Indulgence Dark Chocolate Box and the 5-piece Wisconsin Supper Club Box for the hard-to-buy-for people in my life.
For the Kids (and the Kid-Loving Grown-Ups): Children’s Books by Tasha Eizinger
Gift it to: nieces, nephews, godchildren, holiday party hosts with kids, or your own mini bookworm.
Tasha’s books spark imagination, confidence, and creativity. With vibrant storytelling and heartfelt messages, her stories make perfect under-the-tree treasures for little readers.
For the Fitness-Lover in Your Life: Team Wilpers
Gift it to: your Peloton bestie, your athletic accountability buddy, or the coworker who schedules workouts before sunrise.
Team Wilpers is an online community built around world-class coaching for every athlete. They have two standout gift options:
Team Wilpers Bike Fitting
For the cyclist who lives for performance, comfort, and speed. This is the gift they don’t know they need. A bike fitting with Team Wilpers transforms rides by improving power, reducing discomfort, and making every workout more efficient.
Team Wilpers Membership
For the person who thrives with structured training, accountability, and expert coaching, a Team Wilpers Membership is a gift that keeps giving long after the holidays end.
Dre’s pick: The bike fitting experience is a GAME CHANGER for a smooth and comfortable ride. Their all-access membership is also the perfect way to step into a fitness goal with a library of training plans, adjustable challenges, and score some sweet apparel.
For the World Traveler Who Needs a Plan: Drinkable Destinations Tours
Gift it to: the adventurer, the newlyweds, or the friend planning their 2026 vision board.Know someone who loves exploring new cities one sip at a time? These beer, food, and culture tours are the kind of travel experiences that become core memories. Perfect for couples, best friends, or moms planning a dream getaway.
Julia’s pick:
Tipsy Tulips tour for… myself and Roger in honor of our 5th anniversary! Does anyone want to watch our kids?
For the Craft Lovers (with a little sass): Happy Hooksters
Gift it to: your crafty sister or the teacher who loves personalized presents.
Happy Hooksters is the place for colorful, comforting, and clever creations! If you know someone who loves handmade gifts, this shop has something they’ll adore.
Kelsey’s Picks: The Crochet Koala for my Koala + stuffy loving-daughter and then the Schitt’s Creek inspired dish towels for the many Schitt’s Creek fans in my life!
For People who Love to Give Back
Gift it to: your friend who asks for “no gifts,” the person who lives for impact, or the family member who always supports causes that matter. Some people treasure gifts that make a real difference.
Here are two organizations doing truly meaningful work! Consider donating in someone’s honor.
Male Mogul Initiative
MMI empowers young men and women of color in Chicago through entrepreneurship, mentorship, leadership training, and workforce development. Make a donation on behalf of someone you love helps change futures.
Toa Tumaini
The Toa Tumaini Foundation is a nonprofit organization that improves access to education for Tanzanian children from Pre-K through 12th grade. A donation here becomes a story worth sharing — and a gift full of hope.
Ryann’s Pick: Donating to Toa Tumanini is the gift that keeps giving. Not only do you get to see the impact you make for the children in Tanzania, I’ve seen the children of the founders of the org grow in their thoughtfulness and focus on charitable causes.
For the Writer Who’s Ready to Make 2026 Their Year: NovelBound
Gift it to: your aspiring author friend, your sibling who’s been “working on a book” for years, or the creative in your life who deserves support, community, and inspiration.
If you’ve got a storyteller, dreamer, or future bestseller in your life, this is the gift that reminds them their voice matters and their book belongs in the world. NovelBound has two great options:
NovelBound Membership -Think expert workshops, critique circles, co-writing sessions, industry insights, and a community cheering them on every step of the way.
NovelBound Retreats – These retreats offer a chance to write, recharge, learn, and connect with authors who share their passion.
Savannah’s Pick: SHE LOVES BOTH options, but if you want something too “put a bow on”, the Novelbound Merch page has these Tumblers that can keep your favorite writer creatively fueled AND hydrated!
For the Small Business Owner Who Loves a Good Resource: Stratos Social Media Club Membership
Gift it to: your entrepreneurial friend, your spouse’s new side-business, or yourself (absolutely allowed).
Okay, we couldn’t resist a little shameless plug — because a membership to the Stratos Social Media Club is the best gift your favorite entrepreneur can get: TIME. And they’ll use it all year long.
A membership includes:
- Monthly content prompts
- Editable Canva templates
- Social media strategy support
- A library of resources to make marketing easier
- A whole community cheering them on
It’s the ultimate gift for the overwhelmed business owner who wants to show up stronger on social media without spending hours figuring out what to post.
Wrapping up! (See what we did there)
Supporting small businesses and nonprofits is one of the most meaningful ways to spread holiday cheer. At Stratos, we are endlessly grateful to work with such talented makers, doers, givers, and world-shapers.
Whether you’re gifting chocolate, books, travel, fitness, crafts, or a donation that makes a difference, we hope this guide helps you discover something wonderful.
Happy gifting, and happy holidays from all of us at Stratos!
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