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Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Ideas From Local Shops
For those who have difficulty picking out gifts for others during the holiday season, here are some suggestions.
Are you wondering what to get your mother, your best friend or your boss this holiday season? Tired of waiting in long lines with the huge crowds at the mall? Well, you're in luck. This season, you can find great, one-of-a-kind gifts at bargain prices, right in your own backyard of Clawson.
1.
Item: Wunderground Easy Magic Kit
Price: $29.99
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Why it’s a good pick: This magic kit is suitable for all ages, especially beginners. It’s a great start-out kit with basic items including a book of 102 magic tricks and props selected by demonstrators (based on power of performance and ease) including age cards, an appearing magic wand, a ball and vase, Budha papers, a coin slide, magic hat and more.
2. Triple Thread
Item: Michigan T-shirt
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Price: $18
Why it’s a good pick: These gray unisex T-shirts, ranging from size Small to XXL, are made of organic cotton and proudly display the state and all of its Great Lakes on the front. Made right in the sewing room of the store, this best-seller displays the Triple Thread logo on the front graphic and also has a miniature Old English D on the back.
3.
Item: Batman Arkham City 3-Piece Figure Set
Price: $59.95 for set/$19.95 each piece
Why it’s a good pick: Based on characters in the hottest-selling video game, Batman Arkham City, this set is only available in comic book stores. Featuring Batman, Robin and Harley Quinn, the set will be available at the store beginning the third week of December.
4.
Item: Hour-Long European Facial and Relaxation Massage (first-time clients only)
Price: $40 per service
Why it’s a good pick: With facials normally priced at $65 and massages at $70, this is a steal. Plus, anyone, whether a first-time client or not, who purchases any service during the month of December will receive a $10 certificate good toward any service in January.
5.
Item: Seasonal Outfits
Price: $1 and up
Why it’s a good pick: For cold-weather items and holiday get-ups, head over to Regeneration, where most gently-used items are available for purchase for under $20, with higher-end items priced around $50. Choose from a wide selection of winter coats, fur hats and shawls, boots, holiday dresses, accessories and more.
6.
Item: Hip Hops American Pale Ale
Price: $18 for a growler
Why it’s a good pick: A growler, or a glass jug, allows customers to take home some of this holiday USA made beer. Plus, anyone who purchases $100 in gift cards to the brewery will receive a special $20 gift card for themselves.
7.
Item: Nail Services
Price: Coupon available for various nail services
Why it’s a good pick: For those who missed the holiday Groupon deal and are still looking for an inexpensive gift, pick up a special coupon inside the nail salon for your choice of $4 off any pedicure, $2 off any manicure and up to $6 off acrylics. Mix and match deals; good until March.
8.
Item: Frasier Fir
Price: $3.99-$39.99
Why it’s a good pick: This fragrant scent, which Leon & Lulu refers to as "the scent of the holidays," is one of the store’s most popular items this season. Available in candles, lotions, soaps, cleaners, diffusers and more, the items, many of which come in a plush red velvet box, make for a great hostess gift. Plus, they’re produced right here in America.
9.
Item: Holiday-Themed Books
Price: $2 and up
Why it’s a good pick: The store offers a wide selection of affordable new and gently-used books for holiday reading. Ranging from Christmas classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas to a wreath-making book by Martha Stewart, there’s a little something for everyone. Also, various handmade festive book covers are available near the front counter for $7.99.
10.
Item: All Types of Fish
Price: Various
Why it’s a good pick: For pets that require virtually no fuss and simple maintenance, head over to this aquarium shop. With all types of fish for sale being popular this season, Amazon Stringrays offers weekly sales and specials. Also, if you choose to purchase a gift card, you will receive 10 percent off the price of the card, which can be used anytime after Christmas with no expiration date.
