Overwhelmed with shopping for loved ones this holiday season? Don’t be! With this nifty gift guide — featuring our top 25 picks from favorite markets and stores all around the Valley — you’ll be sure to find that little something that’s perfect for everyone on your list — without sacrificing your savings to get there.
Jungle Love
This adorable Zoobies pet holds a full-size blanket in its belly. Comes in three sizes. $28-$100
Quackles, Poughkeepsie.
845-471-2250, www.quackles.com
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Feline FunWritten by Saugerties resident Mario Picayo in both English and Spanish, this tale of a clever kitty prominently features many Ulster County businesses. $19.95 - Advertisement -
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Holiday FrolicJingle and jangle while wearing the latest Brighton bling. With these folksy holiday charms, your loved one can make the season bright. $85 |
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All Wrapped UpBeat Jack Frost with a one-size-fits-all hand-knit wrap, which features chic oversized coconut buttons and comes in hot colors (like Save the Planet Red). $80 |
A Driver’s Best FriendAttach the ScanGauge II to your car’s dashboard and get up-to-the-minute readings on fuel economy, battery voltage, coolant temperature, and more. $155 |
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A Cut AboveOpen up snail mail the old-fashioned way with this sword letter opener, cast in gold-tone metal. $17 |
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Yuletide BrewSeasonal Super Kitty beer packs a complex, smooth taste into an individually numbered, one-liter flip-top bottle. $25-$30 |
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Going, Going, GongRing in the season with Woodstock Chimes’ hand-crafted emperor gong. $84 |
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In Living ColorSurprise the arts-and-crafts lover on your list with a handmade kaleidoscope. Choices include the ceramic “Christmas Scope” ($275) and the intricately wood-carved |
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Snappy SweetsIf holiday hassles have you hard-pressed, never fear: These ready-to-eat gourmet tarts from the Daphne Baking Company make life easy for the harried hostess. $9.99 |
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Teppanyaki To GoWho says German engineering only belongs in your BMW? This portable cooktop grill sears everything from steaks to veggies — it even dips in the middle when hot to keep juices from spilling. Plus, a simple wipe with a warm cloth makes cleanup a breeze. $1,970 |
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Tool TimeThe Joshua Roth Japanese gardening knife, Felco pruners, and Cobrahead weeder are second-to-none when it comes to whipping a garden into shape. $25-$65 |
Light HouseThis Dr. Suess-like lantern — by High Falls ceramicist Zoya Geacintov — makes a colorful addition to any home. $45-80 |
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Golden-wareThis 24-karat gold straining spoon comes from world-renowned chef Ferran Adria’s Faces kitchen collection. $285 |
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Ravishing in RedWhen it comes to holiday attire, this shop’s stylish garb has you covered. The featured Michael Stars “Victoria” dress in russet is truly a gift fit for a goddess. $172 |
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Dear DiaryCollect your favorite Polaroids — or pen your wish list to Santa — in these handmade banana-leaf photo albums and journals. $8-$24 |
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Make a Child SmileDonate $25 to the Starlight Children’s Foundation NY*NJ*CT. In return, they’ll send this cuddly teddy bear to a seriously ill child who’s spending the holidays in a local hospital. $25 |
Read the FutureCompletely wireless and no bigger than a paperback, the Kindle reading device downloads entire books and newspapers in less than a minute. $359 |
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Later, GatorComplete with yarn and pattern, a knitting kit from Morehouse Farm makes it easy to create one of these fun scarves. $26.50 |
Toasty TreatWhen the weather outside is frightful, a little Winter Warmer Spice Wine is so delightful. $12 |
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It’s in the BagPresent the prettiest package in town by wrapping |
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Study BuddyRead up on how to find the perfect bottle of red or white in this wine guide, written by three professors from the Culinary Institute. $29.95 |
Designer LabelsMake gift-giving more memorable by designing a customized label for a bottle from this world-class winery.
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