The holiday shopping season is usually reserved for the big box stores or online markets, but shopping in your own backyard is vitally important to smaller-sized, locally-owned shops who keep communities strong by keeping their doors open.

 

Many of the smaller, local shops boast unique gifts you can’t find at the Targets and Walmarts. Shopping local brings the convenience and friendliness of walking through the doors of people who live and work in your community.

 

The benefits to buying locally has a big impact on the local economy, supporting jobs and creating local tax revenue.

 

So, why bother with the crowds and the parking hassles when you can take a relaxing stroll through the city streets or a quick jaunt in the car from store-to-store? 

 

Many local businesses also spend countless hours decorating their stores and shops and the best way to acknowledge their seasonal diligence is to stop by, say “hi”.

 

 

Scheideman Chiropractic & Body may not be the first place you’d think of  when doing your Christmas shopping but if you pass them by, you just might miss out on a very unique and well-appreciated gift!

 

Scheidemans is offering $30 per 1/2-hour of massage from Dec. 10-21. Or pick up a Nutrition Response Testing gift certificate for $25 as a stocking stuffer.

 

What about ice packs, Theracane trigger point therapy tools, a chair lumbar support device, Biofreeze and dozens of various Essential Oils and supplements!

 

 

While stopping for gas or a soda at Deli Plus, why not pick up a Minnesota Raffle ticket for $10? Or, some scratch-offs for $1 to $50?

 

Deli Plus also has Shell gift cards in the amounts of $25, $50 and $100. Plus, they have a wide assortment of stylish sunglasses from $12.99 to $19.99 or to get energized, grab a four-pack of Monster Energy drinks for just $7.99!

 

 

Two Brothers Offroad in Clear Lake has unique gift ideas for the active people in your life. Get that special son, daughter, nephew or niece a youth ATV for $799 to $1099. Or how about a youth dirt bike under that Christmas tree? Two Brothers Offroad has them for $799 to $899.

 

Don’t forget the offroad helmet for that special youth. Stop in and grab one for just $80!

 

 

While visiting, working out or using the pool at the BCC, why not grab some punch cards for fitness classes, daily fees, lap swim, family swim and kids play? Prices range from $10 to $63. 

 

How about a membership for a loved one? Prices range from $192 to $515 or how about a personal training package for just $44?

 

Get some BCC merchandise at the front desk — everyone loves shirts and hats — or grab some swim accessories for that avid swimmer in the family!

 

 

Keep your or your family member’s car on the road during the harsh winter months. Pick up some valuable gift certificates in various amounts at Eddie’s Auto Repair!

 

 

Majestic Creations just might be your one and only stop for fantastic Christmas gifts that are unique and sometimes one-of-a-kind.

 

They have spiritwear starting at $10 as well as chopper mittens for $32, a baseball dice game for $45, lots of cutting boards and personalized cribbage boards for $20 and up.

 

 

Fantastic Sam’s is a full-service provider for the entire family. Wouldn’t it be great to show up for your family get-together or work party with a new cut, color, style or treatment? Or, grab a gift certificate or two for stocking stuffing!

 

 

The Clear Lake Farmer’s Elevator is a fun place to shop. They have dog toys, treats and jackets from $2.50 to $40! Or, pick up a beautiful birdhouse for the backyard for $21.95 to $35.95. Other unique bird feeders are available for $10.95 to $39.95.

 

They also have lots of home decor from $19 to $53 as well as vintage wood signs. Gloves — either deerskin or goatskinned — for $12.95 to $16.95!

 

 

Charlie’s has tons of gift certificates on hand. For every $50 purchased in gift certificates, you will receive a bonus $10 gift certificate (promotion ends Dec. 31, 2018)

 

Plus, Charlie’s has shirts, caps and can koozies that make great gifts for those special friends and family members!

 

 

Don’t forget to stock up for that party with tasty cordials!

 

Jubilee has Twisted Shots in 15-pack kits for $15.99. They also have Merry’s Irish Cream gift packs for $12.99, Bailey’s gift packs for $22.99 and a Budweiser Holiday stein for $16.99! Don’t forget the gift certificates as stocking stuffers in prices ranging from $10 to $100!

 

Check back in next week’s Citizen-Tribune for more Holiday Happenings from numerous other businesses in the area!