Still shopping for holiday gifts? (Us, too!) These thoughtful, local-leaning picks offer comfort, connection, creativity, and a few sweet surprises.
For someone you want to make dinner for:
You can pick up fresh linguine, four cheese ravioli, and alfredo sauce — or your own choice of fresh pasta favorites — at Lotsa Pasta on Lexington Road. You can also find cookie dough take-and-bakes here for dessert! Find more local pick-up treat ideas here, or check out these tips on putting together a gift box of snacks.
For a new young mom:
Local poet and mom of littles Rachel Hartog Beachy’s first collection of poems, Tiny Universe, will make any mother of a new baby feel seen. Lovely, intimate, and tender, the collection is a gentle invitation to reflect and “look how far you’ve come.” Find it on Amazon or at Carmichael’s.
For someone you want to stay connected with:
These techy ideas for fostering connection may be what you need: Encourage a loved one to share their story, or send pictures to a digital frame that will bring them smiles throughout the day.
For a loved one with dementia:
One By One Care creates activity boxes for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, specially designed with activities that stimulate the brain, reduce anxiety, and relieve boredom. Choose from themes like matching and sorting, artist, and botanist boxes. You can purchase one box at a time or sign up for a subscription and have a new box full of activities delivered to your loved one once a month. Find more ideas for gifts you can get delivered here.
For a grandkid who already has toys galore:
Check out five ideas for gifting a memory-making experience over another toy that’ll get lost in the Christmas chaos, from local memberships to music lessons.
By Jessica Alyea
P.S. If you missed this previous article, here are some more suggestions for holiday giving.
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