Shoppers aren't the only ones gearing up for the holidays. Local businesses are trying to encourage people to shop local this season.
If you're having a hard time finding the perfect gift for the person who has it all, local businesses may be the solution to your problem. Plus, the money spent locally stays in the community and helps benefit the ones who work and live there.
In the Citizen’s second installment of our ‘shop local series’ we profile even more great local businesses that just might have exactly what you need this holiday season.
All-Star Embroidery — 13925 Woodland Lane, Becker — 763-261-2566.
What better gift is there than getting your loved one an item immortalizing the 2014 and 2015 Becker football teams and their state championships?
Just in is the new emblem for shirts and sweatshirts depicting the football team’s two successive titles. All-Star Embroidery also has lots of Becker and Big Lake spiritwear. They also have great stocking stuffer items and business and corporate apparel. $10.
Winter items such as hats and scarves are also available. Plus, check out TST Travel’s winter vacation specials!
Jimmy’s Pizza — 14068 Bank St., Becker — 763-262-1280.
Jimmy’s Pizza in Becker is a great idea for the lover of pizza and Italian foods on your list as they have great offers going on throughout the Christmas season.
Buy a $10 gift certificate for just $8. Buys a $25 gift certificate for just $20, or buy a $50 gift certificate for just $40! Gift cards and certificates make great stocking stuffers!
Anytime Fitness — 14030 Bank St., Becker — 763-262-2333.
After the holidays, many people start looking to change their eating habits and start exercising. Give those resoluters some great stocking stuffer and card offers from Anytime Fitness in Becker.
How about a one-month membership with tanning for just $50 plus tax? Better yet, how about a three-month membership and three-point sessions for just $150 plus tax? Maybe one month’s worth of tanning, one lotion, one set of eye peeps and a t-shirt for just $40 plus tax?
Anytime Fitness also has a package of a protein jug, shaker and a pre-workout for just $75 plus tax or a bag with a t-shirt, workout journal, protein bars and samples for just $20!
Apres Soleil 24-Hr. Tanning Salon— 14271 Bank St., Becker — 763-262-9944.
Apres Soleil is featuring all tanning packages for Christmas at $5 off their monthly price. They also have tanning lotion on sale for 25% off and a large selection of headbands for 25% off.
Becker Screen Print & Embroidery — 13090 1st St., Becker — 763-275-0161.
Come in to Becker Screen Print if you are looking for help with a design, large format printing, embroidery and custom sports names and numbers. BSP&E is a contract screen printing and embroidery business offering a full range of services, including art, printing and embroidery.
For the holiday season, they are selling all Becker spiritwear for $10 all the way up to $50.
Good Spirits & Smoke Shop — 13850 1st St., Becker — 763-261-4445.
Good Spirits & Smoke Shop has a great variety of awesome Christmas gifts and party favors such as liquor gift boxes for $19.99 and up. They have RYO (roll your own) machines priced at $29.99 and up. Why not pick up a nice bottle of wine for the party you are attending in prices ranging from $5.99 on up.
GS&SS also has hookahs for $19.99 and up and also take requests from all their customers. Come in and check them out!
Eddie’s Auto Repair — 8633 Main Ave., Clear Lake — 320-248-9993.
Eddie's Auto Repair is a family owned business delivering honest and professional auto repair and maintenance services.
Great gift ideas abound at Eddie’s including gift certificates in any amount with no expiration dates. Everyone has a vehicle and every vehicle needs an oil change, so why not treat your family member or friend with oil change certificates (no expiration dates) and stuff their stockings with a handful or so?
They also sell tires, wiper blades and batteries from their showroom floor.
Becker True Value Hardware— 13350 1st St., Becker — 763-261-4464.
The Becker True Value Hardware store offers tools, products and expert advice for all ones’ project needs. Finding the right products to help you complete your weekend projects is as easy as stopping by the store that is teeming with great gift ideas!
Forty-pound black sunflower seeds priced at $13.99 and a variety of suets starting at just 99¢. For the sports enthusiasts, footballs, soccer balls and basketballs are 10% off.
Get out and enjoy the snow (when it gets here) with snow sleds ranging in prices from $7.99 to $34.99. Did you know Becker True Value Hardware sells Red Wing shoes and boots? Check them out, priced at 15% off!
They also have many card games and board games like Yahtzee in prices just about anyone can afford!
Merry Christmas!
