Need Last-Minute Gifts? Downtown Cranford Has You Covered

CRANFORD, NJ - Christmas is less than a week away and many are still struggling to cross those last-minute items off their list. Fortunately, the folks over at Downtown Cranford have assembled a list of local shops with plenty of ideas on how to end the season of giving as painlessly as possible.

Here is their list of suggestions:

• Vinette Rose Boutique sells imported handbags, jewelry, and accessories for men and women. And for a gift that's sure to fit, you can purchase a gift certificate
• Hurry into Augusta Mae Boutique to check out their selection of accessories, jewelry, stocking stuffers, candles, and more.
• Golden Touch Jewelers has a large selection of bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and so much more.
• Show your hometown pride with this Christmas ornament and mug from Periwinkle's Fine Gifts showcases the Cranford Fire Station.
• Simply has great gifts for men, including beer glasses, bike kits, and more.
• Cake Artist Cafe sells a variety of gift sets, including cookie trays, hot cocoa mixes, and more.
• Treat someone you care about to a fresh fruit arrangement from Edible Arrangements.
• Anthem stocks a variety of items for the women in your life, including clothes, accessories, jewelry, candles, and more.
• Give the gift of dance with a gift certificate to Arthur Murray Dance Center of Cranford.
• Grab your loved ones a new client special gift card from HOME Power Yoga ($59 for one month of unlimited yoga) and pair it with a Jade Yoga mat or NEST Fragrances Holiday candles & diffusers.
• Stocking stuffers, toys, books, holiday clothing and so much more are available at Milk Money.
• think d'sign print offers a number of embroidered items, including Christmas stockings, stuffed animals, and reusable canvas gift sacks.
• Handprint and footprint artwork from Fire Me Up! make a great personalized gift.
• Bella Organici Skin Bar is offering $100 gift cards for $80. Organic soaps, organic soy candles and organic rollers are available as well.
• Give your favorite foodie a gift certificate for one of the many cooking classes at Little Fox Kitchen. Maybe even join them yourselves and make a fun night of it!
• Give the gift of Italy this holiday season. Gift certificates are available at Ciao Amici and can be used for travel, lessons or cultural events. For every $100 gift certificate receive a 10% discount.
• Romola's Seafood & Grille is available to book holiday and special events such as business lunches, baby showers, birthdays, and more.
• If you purchase a gift card over $25 from Fresh Press Juice Co. you'll receive a free granola bar or truffle all wrapped up!
• Give the gift of experience with a gift card to Giggles, Cranford's own indoor play area!
• A gift card to Vanilla Bean Creamery is the perfect stocking stuffer!

Downtown Cranford notes that Gift Certificates from any of the merchants always make the perfect gift as well.

(Photos courtesy of Downtown Cranford)

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