Fill Your Sled with Local Gifts

The month of December can leave us feeling like we're on overload. Between holiday cookie swaps, a string of endless office parties, school performances, planning the perfect holiday meal, visits from out-of-town relatives and decorating, there hasn't been much time for anything else. Did I mention the responisbilities of full-time jobs, the sick kids and the car that broke down last week that you had to spend your saved up holiday money on to fix? By the way, have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?

With so much going on, it's no wonder you forgot to buy Aunt Jeanne, once-removed on your late grandmother's side, a Christmas gift. Luckily, there are plenty of places around Haddam and East Haddam to pick up a last-minute gift.

In Haddam:

Splurge on some beautiful yarns for your favorite knitter.

Your favorite foodie would love a holiday basket filled with local cheeses, crackers, olive oils or fancy vinegars.

For an assortment of candies, stationary, holiday items and miscellaneous gifts, stop in on your way home from the office.

Think green this holiday season with a new-used gift. If that isn’t your thing, Haddam Consignments also offers a variety of new toys for sale.

Kitchen gift items, fancy soaps or even a gift certificate for a few “take-home” meals would make a nice gift.

Offering an assortment of candies, collectibles, gifts and holiday items, you just might find that unique gift.

A bag of locally roasted coffee beans will give that coffee connoisseur on your list a great holiday buzz.

In East Haddam:

A gift certificate to Balleks for that gardener in your life might chase away the winter blues. Balleks also offers a variety of gift items and holiday arrangements.

If a season subscription seems out of your holiday budget, how about tickets to a single performance for next year’s shows.

From baby clothes to warm fleeces and a variety of small gift items, MP Impressions has that perfect gift.

More than a pharmacy, you can find a variety of small gift items and even toys here.

Purchase toys, clothes and riding gear as a gift, while supporting a local non-profit.

Need a gift for your favorite pet? Or, one for that do-it-yourself person? Look no further than Shagbark.

In addition to a variety of gift items, you could get a gift certificate for a manicure, pedicure or haircut. Or, splurge for yourself after all of that holiday shopping! 

Other local gift ideas for thought:

Dunkin Donuts and Subway gift cards make great stocking stuffers (both in Haddam). 7-Eleven in Moodus carries an assortment of gift cards (I-tunes, Visa, etc.) and some miscellaneous trinkets like costume jewelry and Pasha scarves.

There are also several local restaurants to purchase a gift certificate to or you could pick up a nice bottle of wine or fancy liquor at one of the neighborhood liquor shops.

Where is your go-to stop for last minute holiday gifts? Tell us in the comments below.