Holiday Shopping Guide 2013: Great Gifts for Her
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Michelle Johnstone, GoLocalWorcester Contributor
Your holiday list has been made and remade and you think have the perfect gift in mind for everyone on your list when the unthinkable happens—you’ve forgotten someone, and you have NO idea what to buy them.
Don’t beat yourself up; we’ve all had this dilemma. Whether it’s your mother-in-law, your aunt, your boss, or that picky cousin, there is still time to pick up the perfect gift for any woman that will be at that holiday party this month. Even better, you can do it locally or from the comfort of your own home online.
Women have a notorious reputation for being “easy” to shop for when it comes to buying gifts; and it often seems easy to pick up the first piece of jewelry you see and call it a day. How impersonal is that?
This holiday season; take a look at our picks for holiday gifts for her. There is surely something that will fit the special personality of the lady on your list.
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Natural relxation
Between work, family, and anything else that life might be throwing their way, chances are the woman you are shopping for is in serious need of some pampering. Pop in to Blushing Bee Naturals in Holden and browse their great selection of all natural and organic products. Choose from great product lines like Little Moon Essentials, Badger, Burt’s Bees, Pacifica and more. Rest easy knowing that you are treating the special lady on your list to a completely natural pampering experience.
Where to buy: Blushing Bee Naturals, 787 Main Street, Holden, MA. (508) 829-2332.
Price: Varies based on product line and item
Photo: Mr. T in DC/Flickr
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Chocolate indulgence
By and large, chocolate is a smart gift choice for any woman on your list. Head to Colonial Candies in Bolton to check out their selection. This place has been in business for 100 years and counting and it’s no secret why—they sell some of the best confections in the industry. Pick up a box of their famous assorted chocolates that will be sure to please. If chocolate is not an option, be sure to check out their old fashioned ribbon candy!
Where to buy: Colonial Candies, 47 Sugar Road, Bolton, MA. (978) 779-6586.
Price: $21.95/1lb Box Classic Assortment; $17.95/gift wrapped box of Old Fashioned Ribbon Candy
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Bedside reads
Got a girl that loves to read in mind this holiday season? Look no farther than Tatnuck Booksellers in Westborough. Containing thousands of books covering all genres and age ranges spread over 35,000 sq. ft., you are sure to find a book she’ll love. As a bonus, all the books in store are discounted—every day.
Where to buy: Tatnuck Bookseller, Route 9 & Lyman Street, Westborough, MA. (508) 366-4959.
Price: Varies based on book or item selected.
Photo: Casey Fleser/Flickr
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Inspired jewelry
Choose a piece of jewelry for a special woman in your life that has meaning this holiday season. Ribbons Jewelry in Uxbridge is the go-to for inspirational jewelry. Take a trip to the show and check out the BB Becker Collection, featuring beautifully designed engraved jewelry.
Where to buy: Ribbons Jewelry, 158 North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA. (508) 278-2495.
Price: $64.00+
Photo: Alexander Karelly/Flickr
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Candles
Maybe you haven’t yet heard, but Kringle Candle Company is the newest, freshest premium candle retailer in Massachusetts. Take a trip out to their Bernardston candle factory and explore all that it has to offer. Collections of candles scents range anywhere from kitchen spices to holiday fragrances and more. Pick up some great scented candles, like the great Cocoa Spice Jar candle, and pair it with a car freshener!
Where to Buy: Kringle Candle Company, 220 South Street, Bernardston, MA. (413) 648-3077.
Price: Large Spice Jar Candle: $24.95
Photo: Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism/Flickr
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Adventure
Got a free spirited adventurer on your list? Keep it close to home and take the short drive to New England Backpacker on East Mountain Street. Pick up a pair of cross country skis or snow shoes for a winter lover, or a tent and some hiking boots for a summer adventurer.
Where to buy: New England Backpacker, 6 East Mountain Street, Worcester, MA. (508) 853-9407.
Price: See store for details.
Photo: Stefan Schmitz/Flickr
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Hand-painted treasures
Support a great Worcester business, ARTworks, this holiday season. Peruse beautifully handcrafted figures by Lori Mitchell that are perfect as gifts. There are several to choose from, all amazingly detailed and themed. For a holiday themed gift, pick up the “Playing Santa” figure—it’s adorable!
Where to buy: Artworks, 261 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA. (508) 755-7808.
Price: “Playing Santa,” $23.00
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Memories
Got a busy mom to buy for? Why not buy her a photo calendar, specially made with all of her favorite memories? As she’s planning away for next year, she can look back on all of her happiest moments. Snag her favorite pictures and hop on Shutterfly today. You can get her a gorgeous wall calendar in 8”X11” or 12”X12” sizes.
Where to buy: www.shutterfly.com
Price: 8”X11”: $21.99; 12”X12”: $29.99
Photo: gingerboximages/Flickr
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Botanical creations
If you’ve got a nature lover on your hands, you can do better than a bouquet of grocery store roses. Check out Seed to Stem, a great local business that pairs unique botanical arrangements and creations with curiosities, antiquities, and more. Pick up a gorgeous hanging terrarium that will make the special woman on your list beam.
Where to buy: Seed to Stem, 174 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA. (508)890-0933.
Price: See store for specific pricing.
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Handmade jewelry
Take a visit to Prints and Potter, a store that is dedicated to handmade, handcrafted treasures. Pick up a beautifully made piece of jewelry for the lady on your list. Select from an array of alluring gemstones and precious metals to find that perfect gift.
Where to buy: Prints and Potter, 142 Highland Street, Worcester, MA. (508) 752-2170.
Price: Varies
Photo: Kristina D.C. Hoeppner/Flickr
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