It’s December and that means Christmas is right around the corner. We at the Patriot are featuring several local merchants this week and next who have some fantastic gift ideas for your gift-giving process.
Shopping local keeps your holiday shopping money right here in the community. Retail small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, with an estimated 90% of all U.S. retail companies employing 100 or fewer people.
Our annual Holiday Happenings articles give shoppers the unique opportunity to schedule their shopping at small businesses rather than the big box stores. This guide is by no means all-encompassing, but hopefully it will give you a solid start and will lessen your stress of having to think about where to go and what to get.
Check back next week in the Patriot for more offers from local merchants!
Oodles of Doodles Pet Spa
505 North Walnut St., Clearwater, MN 55320
320-558-1134
Oodles can get your furry family member a nail trim for just $14, or a good teeth brushing for $10, or a de-shedding treatment for just $20, or any of their many other grooming services (prices vary). They also have gift certificates in any amount if you can’t decide on the spot!
Flinstones Lounge
945 MN-24, Clearwater, MN 55320
320-558-2199
Flinstones Lounge in Clearwater has indoor dining, inexpensive foo, classic cocktails, a stylish interior and much more. Their gift certificates make great stocking stuffers and for a stylish look, pick up a wide variety of new clothing items including t-shirts, sweatshirts and flannels.
Clearwater Travel Plaza - Minnesota Reflections
950 MN-24, Clearwater, MN 55320
320- 558-2261
Stop in and pick up some great Christmas gift ideas! Check out the wide variety of arhartt jackets, sweatshirts, tees, jean, hats, socks and gloves for anywhere from $14.99 to $179.99! Minnesota-brand sweatshirts, hats and tees from $19.99 to $67.99. Lazy Ones sleepshirts, blanket hoodies, socks - from $6.99 to $45.99! Observe the many designs of Brief Insanity pants for $26.99 or grab handbags by Jenco, Stonewall jam, jellies, salsa or some jewelry items!
Clearwater Corners
720 Co. Rd. 75, Clearwater, MN 55320
320- 558-2212
Clearwater Corners serves beer, wine and spirits. Stop in and get valuable gift certificates in any amount to satisfy that perfect someone on your gift-giving list!
Oak Park Creamery
16623 Ironwood Rd. NE, Oak Park, MN 56357
320- 968-7864
Oak Park Creamery is a great place to get those unique holiday gifts. How about some Grubbs Boots made for farming and ranching? They also have clothing, sleds, live traps, wheelbarrows, ice scrapers, suet feeders, Hope butter, local honey and farm fresh eggs!
Clearwater Parts City Auto Parts
845 MN-24, Clearwater, MN 55320
320- 558-9901
Clearwater Parts City has great gift ideas including a 50-pc. Power Torque 3/8-drive socket set for just $74.99. Or, how about The Club personal vault for just $49.99? Parts City also has Griots Foaming Sprayers for $47.29 and Bushnell Powerview 2 binoculars for $65.99. FInally, why not bring home a Gel Blaster Piranha for just $34.99?
T&R Meats
105 Pine St., Clearwater, MN 55320
320- 558-6390
T&R Meats has great stocking stuffers for that hard-to-shop man. How about some jerky in three yummy flavors or some beef stix in four delicious flavors? For the adult children who are hard to buy for, grab a meat bundle, hamburger or breakfast sausage, bacon or brats! For the parents who “don’t need gifts”, who would turn down a fresh steak, some bacon or sausage?
For that Christmas dinner, what would be better than a delicious ham or prime rib supper? On your way out, pick up some gift certificates!
Purple Prairie Botanicals
800 Nelson Dr #102, Clearwater, MN 55320
320- 558-9010
Find just what you are looking for at Purple Prairie. Check out their Dead Sea Salt Soak for relief from skin ailments. Or, grab a Lavender Deluxe Gift Bag for just $45-$75. What could be more “Christmassy” than a Frankincense Deluxe Gift Bagfor just $30-$45? Or maybe a Peppermint Gift Bag from $13 - $40 or custom gift trays from $45-$75.
Becker True Value
13350 1st St, Becker, MN 55308
763-261-4464
Becker True Value has superb Christmas gifts this year including Buddy Heaters ranging from $74.99 to $169.99. How about dog beds from $29.99 to $52.99? Everyone needs batteries - pick up a 16-pack of AAAs for just $14.99. Becker True Value also has loads of dog and cat toys in prices ranging from $3.29 to $12.49!
