A Neighborhood Maker is someone who makes things with heart — and makes them from home.

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They might bake sourdough in their kitchen, stir up jams in small batches, blend spice mixes, pour candles, or craft handmade soaps in their garage. They’re the kind of people who love creating things — and do it under their state’s cottage food law or homemade goods regulations.

But most importantly?

A Neighborhood Maker is your neighbor — the person you didn’t know was building something amazing just down the street.

 

Who Can Be a Neighborhood Maker?
If you:

• Operate under your state’s cottage food law

• Make your products from home or a licensed home-based kitchen

• Offer items like baked goods, jams, candies, soaps, candles, or spice blends

• Care deeply about quality, creativity, and community

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…then you’re a Neighborhood Maker. This platform was built for you.

What Types of Things Do Neighborhood Makers Create?
Every maker is different, but you might find:

• Fresh breads, cookies, and cakes

• Jams, preserves, and sauces

• Seasoning blends, teas, and dry mixes

• Hand-poured soaps and bath products

• Soy candles and handmade gifts

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Each item is made in small batches — not mass produced — and crafted with care.

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Why We Celebrate Neighborhood Makers

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In a world of fast shipping and big chains, we believe there’s something special about goods made close to home.
By shopping from Neighborhood Makers, you're:

• Supporting a dream, not just a business

• Keeping money in your community

• Eating and using products with fewer ingredients and more intention

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Want to Become One?
We’d love to have you join the Neighbor Made community.
If you’re a home-based maker and follow your local regulations, you can submit your listing here.

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Know a Neighbor Maker we should feature?
Tell them about us — or send us a note. We’re always looking to spotlight amazing local talent.