Gearing up for the holiday shopping season? This week's issue of the Northern Express - sister publication of The Ticker - is jam-packed with creative ideas for everyone on your list, including a variety of northern Michigan-sourced gifts.

Northern Express' biggest issue of the year, the 2017 Gift Guide features curated recommendations for even the hardest-to-please gift recipients. Whether you're hunting for the right item for a foodie, kid, fashionista, adventurer, or techie, we've got you covered with multiple recommendations for both trendy and outside-the-box items. Plus, if you're in need of a last-minute gift to bring to the host or hostess of a holiday party, check out our list of ideas for ideal gifts under $25, from Farm House candles to Grocer's Daughter gift boxes to Wildflower Soapworks soap bars.

The Northern Express 2017 Gift Guide is available online, or pick up a copy at one of nearly 700 spots in 14 counties across northern Michigan.