Illinois gift boxes

Since 2016, Minny & Paul has specialized in supporting the “little guy.” We source products from independent businesses and understand the massive benefits of lifting up Illinois’ small makers through high-volume gifting.

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Honoring The Prairie State

Celebrate any special occasion with tastefully branded Illinois-themed gifts. You will find the entire process so easy because we have the experience and vast network to help you craft the perfect gifts. They will showcase your state's talent while allowing you to both express your appreciation and reach your business goals. It's a gifting win-win!

One gift, countless makers’ dreams supported

Client gifts don't just brighten someone's day. They also help local entrepreneurs across Illinois do what they love. Our curated selection features brands from Lake Michigan to the Shawnee National Forest, including Chicago, Peoria, Springfield, and beyond.

Your gifts can include products that will please everyone! Fill your gift boxes with items to pair with a deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dog, or Italian beef sandwich. Or how about small-batch butter toffee or Illinois-grown popcorn? Your gift boxes will include all the best products your state has to offer.

If that wasn’t enough, we can customize gifts to feature brands that, for example, are minority- or women-owned, or businesses that give back. This ensures your gifts align with your values and support Illinois makers.

Our experience

Since 2016, Minny & Paul has been dedicated to the art of gift-giving. Our founder Laura Roos launched Minny & Paul out of her duplex. Since then, we have continued to grow and scale project by project. We have worked with clients across all industries, including General Mills, Best Buy, Allianz, the NCAA, AT&T, and many more. What started in a single room is now operating out of a 7,500 square foot production facility in St. Paul, Minnesota. We source, pack, and ship everything in-house, which allows our team to control the experience from start to finish for the highest level of care.

Stylishly branded Illinois gifts for any occasion

Whether you're celebrating the holiday season, sharing gratitude with clients or employees, or honoring milestones, curated gifts are the ideal choice. We offer customizable options like branded stickers, box bands, or ribbons so you can proudly showcase your company alongside Illinois’ finest offerings.

When you choose Minny & Paul, you're not just selecting a gift – you're curating an experience. Our Illinois-themed gift baskets are thoughtfully designed to showcase the best of what the state has to offer, from its rich history to its diverse culinary scene, all through the lens of small-batch gifting.

What our Clients are saying

The attention to detail from Minny & Paul is unparalleled. From the initial inquiry to the final packing and shipping experience, each aspect of the process is handled with professionalism and first-rate customer service. We may be in a pandemic, but Minny & Paul makes my job as a planner and hospitality provider so much easier. They are a rare find in the gift marketplace.

Tessa Luther Seminary

We appreciate your curation and care with these gifts. The feedback has been wonderful! Looking forward to more work with you. Thanks for everything.

Janell In The Groove Music

These turned out lovely! Thank you to you and your team. So grateful we can send gifts through Minny & Paul!

Erica Maertens-Brenny Construction Company
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Frequently Asked Questions

I want to order some custom gifts! What are my options? Tell it to me straight!+-

We have three easy ways to gift with us.

1. Online shop

Minimums: No minimums!

Customization Level: No customization

With this option, you have no minimums, and the gifts ship fast. The downside? No branding capabilities. Once you place the order online, your gift box will ship within 1-3 business days.


2. Online Shop with Branded Touch

Minimums: 25 units

With this option, you can select from any of our online store ready-to-ship gifts and customize various packaging elements with your logo. This option includes a dedicated project manager and assistance with the addresses.

For the Online Shop with Branded Touch option, get started here by filling out this form.

3. Fully Custom:

Minimums: $4,000 project

Customization Level: Fully Customized

This option lets you create your own gift basket. For fully custom orders, we have a $4,000 project minimum. This includes a completely custom gift design with various options and a dedicated project manager.

If a Fully Custom gift is perfect for you, get started by filling out this form.

What is this going to cost me?+-

You've got options! We have various gift boxes in our online shop that are ready to ship - these range in price from $34-$175.

For Fully Custom orders, we have a $4,000 overall project minimum.

Our most common corporate gift prices we see are $50, $75 or $100. We also see $150-$250 as a common price range for VIP clients.

Can we add alcoholic beverages to our custom gifts?+-

Unfortunately, we are not able to ship any wine, beer, distilled spirits, or other alcoholic beverages at this time. However, we can include mixers, bitters, expertly paired gourmet snacks, and other alcoholic beverage accessories.

Can I customize my gift message or include a personalized message?+-

Any business gift order of 25+ units receives a custom card complimentary that includes your company's logo and a custom phrase of your choice. For orders under 25 units, our online shop includes a complimentary handwritten card with a message of 150 characters.

What are your gift minimums?+-

For a fully custom corporate gift order, we have a $4,000 overall budget minimum. Not you? Not to worry. You can leverage our "Online Shop with Branded Touch" option for 25 units or more. This option allows you to brand packaging elements. Lastly, our Online Shop has no minimums. The downside? No branding.

What is your gift lead time?+-

Online Shop (Ready-to-Ship Gift Collection): Once you place your order online, please allow 1-3 business days for processing plus transit time. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect your gift to arrive within a week of placing your gift order. Online Shop with Branded Touch: 2-3 weeks from contract signing. Fully Custom: 3-5 weeks from contact signing depending on branded elements included. For details on each of these options, see above to the first FAQ question.

Do you have an option where I can order a bunch of business gift boxes/baskets at once, and you ship them out when I want?+-

Yes! We offer retainer based gifting for our business clients. We ship gifts on-demand as needed. When you submit a request with the shipping address(s), we ship the gift(s) within 1-3 business days. We offer 3 month, 6 month and 12 month contracts. Reach out to hello@minnyandpaul.com to learn more!

How are your gift boxes different than the traditional gourmet gift baskets I see from Harry & David?+-

We love a wine gift basket or fresh fruit gift tower like the rest of them, but to break through the noise - especially during the holiday season - a Minny & Paul corporate gift will stand out. Not only because everything inside the gift is from small makers you can feel proud to support, but because the packaging is elevated and eco-friendly. Clients have seen it all, they are looking for something unique, something that doesn't feel generic that will truly make them feel appreciated.

Do you ship gifts internationally?+-

We, unfortunately, do not ship our ready-to-ship online shop collection or business gifts internationally at this time. However, we do have gifting partners abroad that we partner with to create and send gifts to any of your international recipients.

Can I leverage your studio pick up for larger gifts/volume gifting or corporate gift baskets?+-

Yes, indeed! If you are local to the Twin Cities continue on ;) Orders of 12 or fewer gifts will be available for studio pick up Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. Allow two business days for pick up. For example, if you place the order on Monday, your gift will be ready by 9:30 AM on Wednesday (but possibly sooner!). You will receive an email once it is ready. Orders with more than 12 units are subject to a one-week minimum turnaround. A team member will contact you via email or phone should your business gift baskets need additional time for processing.

Does the title of the gift box or gift basket go anywhere on or in the box?+-

If you are shopping for business gifts from our online shop, the gift box name is included on the packing slip.

Do you include receipts in the packaging?+-

No way! We don't want to spoil the gift of course. As the gift giver, you will receive an email confirmation for orders placed online that can serve as a receipt. If you need something additional, please email us at hello@minnyandpaul.com. For business and custom gifts, you will have a copy of the invoice.

Can I send gift baskets for clients to multiple addresses?+-

Absolutely! If you are using our online shop, our "Multi Ship" tool at checkout makes it easy to send multiple gifts to various addresses. If you are ordering more than 25 units with our Online Shop with Branded Touch option, we will email you a .csv file to use as a template for your addresses. We will also provide you with the address template for Fully Custom orders. If you have any questions, you can always email us at hello@minnyandpaul.com.

What if our recipient has an allergy or another concern?+-

We are happy to accommodate any allergy concerns for your gift recipients. Simply let your gift design expert know during the consult phase.

What happens to a delivery when the recipient isn't there to receive it?-+-

If the recipient is not available to receive their delivery, the gift will be left at the delivery location. Minny & Paul cannot be held liable for theft or damage of the gift, if the intended recipient is unavailable to receive their delivery.

What is your return policy?+-

All sales are final.