ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It’s that time of year when families and friends are shopping for their loved ones (and their 2020 pod). This year, shoppers are looking for gifts that are comforting, come from the heart and support local businesses. Here are 4 Ann Arbor gift ideas:FOR THE COFFEE FIENDAnn Arbor has become synonymous with locally-owned and operated coffee shops, many of which use their own roasts. Take a look at festive tiles from Motawi Tileworks, ceramics and mixed media sculptures from the Gutman Gallery or paintings and prints from the Ann Arbor Art Center. Order specialty canned cocktails from The Last Word, Michigan-made whiskey from Ann Arbor Distilling Company, craft beer from HOMES or four-packs of mead from Bløm Meadworks.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Abracadabra Jewelry and Gem Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor is showing its support for frontline workers through a weekly jewelry and gift card giveaway. Community members can submit nominations for frontline workers through the Abracadabra Facebook and Instagram accounts. Winners can choose between finished pieces by artists at the Ann Arbor business or choose a gift card for future purchases. Abracadabra co-owner Katherine Lesse said that the giveaway was the jewelry business’ way of giving back to those helping others. There has been an enthusiastic response to the weekly giveaway and that stories have poured in about frontline workers according to Lesse.