Christmas is two weeks away. Are you ready?
Have you remembered everyone on your list? Did you remember those stocking stuffers or some Holiday decor? Are you dreading heading to the mall or the big box stores?
Just think of the convenience of shopping nearby at a local merchant. Just think of the variety and uniqueness these local merchants have as far as gifts. Just think of the ease and convenience of hopping in your car, heading into town, finding what you want, not fighting crowds and then heading right home to enjoy the rest of your day. Doesn’t that sound good?
Shopping local keeps your holiday shopping money right here in the community. Shopping local keeps small businesses viable especially during the highly-competitive holiday season. Shopping local brings commmunities together.
This handy guide hopefully gives shoppers the unique opportunity to find that special gift item while supporting area businesses. The clock’s ticking so here goes....
McDonald’s Meats, 8601 Main Ave, Clear Lake, MN 55319, 320-743-2311
Who wouldn’t want a meat gift box for Christmas?
McDonald’s Meats in Clear Lake has a huge variety of meat gift boxes in prices that range from $15.99 to $79.99. They also have gift cards available to stuff in someon’es stocking or place in a greeting card. Swing by McDonald’s Meats this Christmas!
Purple Prairie Botanicals, 800 Nelson Dr #102, Clearwater, MN 55320, 320-558-9010
Purple Prairie Botanicals of Clearwater is loaded with superb gift-giving ideas for people of all ages.
PPB has a Christmas Tree Goody Bag with one soap and one lip balm for just $10.97. Or, pick up a lavendar goody bag for just $17.67. PPB also has CBD-infused bath salts starting at just $16 as well as a frankincense and myrrh gift bag for just $25.75! Better yet, how about a moon glow diffuser for just $60!
PLUS, visit PPB and mention this ad for a savings of 15%! https://www.loc8nearme.com/minnesota/clearwater/purple-prairie-botanicals/3114519/
Grand Champion Meats/Blue Ribbon Cafe, 6634 Hyw. 25, Foley, MN 56329, 320-968-7267
Grand Champion Meats in Foley is a great destination for your holiday shopping. Their products can be great gifts or can be great spreads for that holiday party or get-together during and after Christmas week!
Grand Champion has a pretzel bag for $14 that includes a variety of dill, ranch and parmesan garlic flavors. They have a smoked brat sampler pack for $42.99 that includes four brat flavors in six pack packages.
Bacon, need we say more? Grand Champion has a box of four flavors of bacon in 12-oz. packages including hickory smoked, maple, buttery prime rib and raspberry chipotle. What about a grand champion tote for $39.99 that includes summer sausage snack sticks, teriyaki flat sticks, smoked bratwaurts and old fashioned beef jerky.
Gift certificates are aslo available in any amount!
Clearwater Travel Plaza, 950 Hwy. 24, Clearwater, MN 55320, 320-558-2261
Clearwater Travel Plaza has Carhartt Jackets, shirts, sweatshirts, jeans and tshirts in prices ranging from $9.99 to $169.99. They also have Minnesota-themed sweatshirts and tees from $14.99 to $67.99. Get your hands (and feet) on some of thier Lazy One nightshirts, slippers, sleepshirts and socks for $6.99 to $42.99.
Ever had the World’s softest socks? CW Travel has them for $9.99 to $12.99!
They also have great Christmas decor, evergreens and ganz from $6.99 to $142.99.
Make the trip!
