With another holiday season approaching, some of you may be hard-pressed to comb the malls and department stores for yet another sweater for Dad and perfume for Mom. Here’s a solution that not only answers the problem of uninspired gift-giving but helps support your local business and community, too.
GIFT IDEA 1
Everyone — yes, everyone — gets their hair cut. How about a gift certificate from your local hair salon or barber?
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GIFT IDEA 2
Gym membership. It’s a gift appropriate for all ages and anyone thinking about improving their health. It’s also a great way to get the new year started on the right foot.
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GIFT IDEA 3
Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Small detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or book of certificates.
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GIFT IDEA 4
There are a bazillion locally-owned restaurants — all offering gift certificates. And if your intended isn’t the fancy-eatery sort, what about a half-dozen certificates at the mom and pop breakfast joint down the street. Remember, this isn’t about big national chains — this is about supporting your hometown businesses who rely directly on the community to keep their doors open.
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GIFT IDEA 5
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
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GIFT IDEA 6
My computer could use a tune-up and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
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GIFT IDEA 7
How about tickets to see a play or ballet at your hometown theater?
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GIFT IDEA 8
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local craftspeople spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
AND FOR THAT MATTER:
You can buy gift certificates at local gift shops, specialty shops, clothing shops and antique shops.
At VICTORIA’S ANTIQUE WAREHOUSE, we not only have a dazzling selection of antique furniture and home decor, but we also paint and custom-make furniture for our customer’s specific needs.
AND We offer gift certificates as well.
In short, Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be about draining our pockets to give some generic gift from a corporate franchise. Christmas can now be about US. Encouraging and patronizing small businesses in turn support our communities. When we support our communities, we support ourselves. And when you care and support yourself and others, you maintain the Christmas spirit all year long.
We at Victoria’s Antique Warehouse wish you a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
