It’s December and that means Christmas is right around the corner. We at the Patriot are featuring several local merchants 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 article gives shoppers the unique opportunity to schedule their shopping at small businesses rather than the big box stores. This guide is by no means exhaustive, 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.
Studio 5 Salon & Spa 13860 First St, Becker, MN • 763-390-0575
Studio 5 is not only a great destination place to treat yourself to a new ‘do” for your Christmas gatherings but they also have some great gift ideas that are second to none.
Sweaters and shackets in all styles are available for $25-$40. Candles in a wide variety are available for purchase for $14 to $20. Studio 5 has lots of great jewelry items from $5 to $15 and they also have bags and purses from $10 to $40. Why not pick up a great mug ($20) or some mittens or hats for $10-$25? And of course, Studio 5 has awesome hair products in all price ranges for gifts or stocking stuffers.
3 Sons Hardware • 621 Rose Drive, Big Lake, MN • 763-263-2019
Your local hardware stores are great gift-giving locations mainly for the variety of great offers they have each and every week. How about a Traeger Wood Fired Grill in prices ranging from $529.99 to $999.99! How about a Strike Master Ice Auger (prices vary)? 3 Sons has lots of DeWalt tools available in price ranges of $59.99 to $299. Why not pick up a Stihl Wet/Dry vac for the garage for only $99.99?
They also have tons of great Orca products in prices ranging from $28 to $320!
Two Cute Boutique • 651 Rose Dr #2, Big Lake, MN • 763-957-2406
Two Cute offers adorable, handpicked clothing and accessories for the littles of your life. They also have hand-crafted ornaments from $5 to $9. Baby accessories of all kinds are also available in prices from $5 to $19.99. What about an embroidered/screen-printed mom/nana/dad/grandpa top for $22 to $58?
Two Cute has all kinds of toys for the kids in prices ranging from $5 to $200! They also have yummy freeze-dried candy for $6.99 to $12.99.
French Twist Salon & Boutique • 100 Jefferson Blvd, Big Lake, MN • 763-309-1052
Besides “doing yourself all up” for the holidays, stop in the French Twist shop to pick up some candles for $15 to $19. Or, how about a peppermint bath & body gift set in prices ranging from $19 to $26?
French Twist also has some great jingle juice insulated mugs for $24 and also some cool brainteasers for just $5.50!
Majestic Creations • 15542 137th St, Becker, MN • 763-261-2174
Majestic Creations in Becker is a great stop off for your holiday shopping. They have lots of Spirit Wear t-shirts, hoodies, joggers, hats and lanyards in all price ranges. Wouldn’t a great tumbler, water bottle or beverage holder be a great gift or stocking stuffer?
Majestic has a wide variety of custom cutting boards, utensils and cake pans as well as pom-pom beanies, Minnesota apparel, custom wallets, ID holders, money clips and luggage tags! Give ‘em a try!
Scheideman Chiropractic & Body Shop • 14030 Bank St #1 Becker, MN • 763-262-2639
Shopping can be a back-breaking experience but Scheideman’s is here to help.
Get a red light sauna therapy for just $45! Or, a deep tissue massage for just $80 or how about a jet hydro-massage for just $45?
Ahh, soothing!
Clearwater Parts City • 845 MN-24 • Clearwater, MN • 320-558-9901
When you are in the Clearwater area, swing by CW Parts City for some incredible gifts!
Pick up a six-piece outdoor edge game kit for just $49.99. Or, a DeWalt 1/4” impact driver kit for the amazing price of $167.99. They also have a DeWalt string trimmer and brush-less handheld blower combo kit for just $248.99!
Don’t stop there! How about a Nebo high bright flashlight for just $28.99 or a portable Buddy heater for just $92.99?
Andra K Salon & Spa • 615 Smith St.• Clearwater, MN • 320-558-6620
Andra K Salon has some superb gift ideas. Pick up a Spongelle (seven different scents to select from) for just $18. Spongelles are bath/shower sponges that come all ready with soap in them. What about a Bonblissity (all-in-one hand/foot/skin exfoliant and moisturizer) for $15 to $30? They also have men’s grooming kits for beards and hair in prices ranging from $15 to $40.
Don’t forget gift certificate for the stockings! Andra K lets you select one of their spa packages or create one’s own by setting one’s own price). Finally, treat yourself or a family member with a massage fro $5 to $130.
Clearwater FamilyChiropractic Clinic • 935 Clearwater Center
Clearwater, MN • 320-558-6772
Employees at Clearwater Chiropractic are eager to help you find the right gift for yourself, your family members or a friend.
They offer massage therapy gift certificates for 1/2 hour sessions ($40) and one hour sessions ($70). They also sell Biofreeze for $16, back saver wallets for $30 and Chiroflow water-based pillows for just $60!
Get ‘em while you can!
