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In a year that’s been largely without cheer,
the approaching holiday season might not seem so holly-jolly. It might feel, frankly, bizarre to be celebrating at all in 2020, a year that just keeps on giving (and we don’t mean that as a compliment). But we actually think it’s more important than ever to find things to celebrate — things that keep us grounded, things that give us hope. Those very much include our loved ones and our local communities. Enter our annual holiday Gift Guide, full of Green Mountain State gift ideas for the wonderful, wacky people in our lives. You might not be able to see them all in person this year, but you can still send them a thoughtfully chosen gift from a Vermont retailer. That’s right, please shop local! Shop early, shop safe — online and curbside options abound — but keep your hard-earned cash in our state, supporting our neighbors and our beloved downtowns. Speaking of money, we’ve made sure to include some superaffordable ($20 or less) options in this year’s guide, and we’re highlighting a handful of charitable gifts that support worthy causes. We also polled Vermonters on their favorite stores as part of our first-ever Gift Local Giveaway. Turn to page 14 for a communitycurated shopping directory — our gift to you.
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Does your girlfriend torture you each winter by touching you with her icy toes under the covers? Perhaps your cold-blooded paramour could use a pair of fluffy slippers to keep her tootsies toasty. The ACORN WOMEN’S MOC SLIPPER comes in Buff Popcorn or Icelandic Blue and is fully lined in microfleece for maximum coziness. $48 at Farm-Way/Vermont Gear in Bradford.
A cold-weather hike, a fat-bike ride, a backcountry ski: These are all part of a typical winter weekend for your über-active boyfriend. Outfit him in the ROARK PASSENGER 27L BACKPACK. This condensed daypack strikes a balance between practicality and style with its easy-access magnetic roll top and tasteful color combinations. $89 at Alpine Shop in South Burlington.
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So, you’re pretty sure your earthy aunt stole your pot stash that summer you crashed with her between college semesters. Still, bygones are bygones, and you’d like to treat her this holiday season. Browse BOTANICAL JEWELRY from Vermont maker Featherflies, which showcases handpicked flora in clear acrylic. The mushroom necklace should be right up your auntie’s alley. From $21 at featherflies.com.
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Not to be a downer, but according to the University of Vermont Department of Psychological Science, up to six of every 100 people in the United States may experience seasonal affective disorder, particularly in northern regions. Remind your SAD-inclined coworker of Vermont’s signature summertime treat with limitededition CREEMEE MITTENS, specially designed at New Duds’ Colchester screen-print studio. $26 at newduds.net.
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If there’s been a silver lining to the pandemic, it’s all the quality time you’ve spent with your roommate while under quarantine. But you’re both furloughed and living on tight budgets. Still determined to exchange gifts, you’ve agreed to spend no more than $5 apiece. A FLANNEL SCRUNCHIE is sure to make her day — and her ’90s-inspired wardrobe. $4 at Vermont Flannel in Burlington, East Barre, Ferrisburgh, Johnson and Woodstock.
Your running buddy has provided miles of inspiration, conversation and companionship on those long outings. To show your appreciation, present them with a LIGHTWEIGHT LONG TRAIL BANDANA. Handmade and sold by Meet Max VT (also known for bow ties, bags and business cards with suggestions for gender inclusivity), this sweat-absorbing neckwear doubles as a face covering. $24.99 at meetmaxvt.com.
His first North Country winter has your brother-in-law questioning his decision to leave sunny California for the Green Mountain State. He’s bound to look and feel more like a true-blue Vermonter with a pair of Darn Tough Vermont BUFFALO PLAID MOOSE SOCKS. What’s more, $2 from each pair sold is donated to the Vermont Foodbank and JCEO — Town of Plattsburgh Food Pantry. $25 exclusively at Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel in Barre, St. Albans, Williston and Plattsburgh, N.Y.
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How much money should you put on a BABES BAR GIFT CARD? It depends on how many Chicago-style hot dogs you want to lavish on its recipient. But $20 will easily get them a dog and a beer, perfect for your work colleagues to treat themselves. Any amount at Babes Bar in Bethel.
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Imagine this: It’s February. The temp hasn’t edged above freezing in weeks. Your dad drinks his coffee before the sun comes up and scrapes an inch of ice off his car windshield before leaving for work. But then, one day in his mailbox — surprise! There’s a beautiful piece of homemade pottery for that morning cuppa. Why? Because you signed him up for Waterbury potter Jeremy Ayers’ MUG CLUB, a subscription that nets him one of Ayers’ unique, timeless mugs every month. $135-425 at jeremyayerspottery.com.
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The book, by Upper Valley authors Heather Wolfe and Jaynie McCloskey, features recipes such as Three Sisters Succotash Enchiladas and Veggie-Studded Frittata. $32.99 at Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, as well as other local bookstores.
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Early in the pandemic, your cousin graduated from “good cook” to “certified farm-to-table evangelist.” The RED WAGON HERB SALT COLLECTION will liven up their meals all winter long with salt-cured chive blossoms, tarragon and other herbs grown at the Hinesburg nursery. Add a donation to Red Wagon’s Grow It Forward program, which works to ensure that everyone who wants to grow their own food has access to strong, healthy plants and the information and support to be successful. $40 at Red Wagon Plants in Hinesburg.
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varieties of apples grown at Shelburne Orchards. If they prefer something a little sweeter, go for the POMMEAU, a French-style blend of apple brandy and fresh-pressed apple cider, perfect for pairing with cheese or dessert. Très français. $80-100 at Shelburne Orchards.
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Grandma’s got a serious sweet tooth — fitting for such a sweet lady. Treat her to Fat Toad Farm’s SWEET QUARTET PETIT CARAMEL SAMPLER, made in Brookfield from Vermont goat’s milk. You can choose among flavors including salted bourbon, Vermont maple and even spicy dark chocolate. $30 at fattoadfarm.com.
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There’s nothing you love more than sitting down in the kitchen for a glass of wine with your aunt. Next year, she could be sipping her pinot grigio out of something delicate and decadent: this handblown STEMLESS VERMONT GLASS from Burlington’s AO Glass. She’ll think of you every time she sees the outline of Vermont stamped into the bottom. $38 at aoglass.com or a pop-up shop at ArtsRiot in Burlington.
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Between virtual meetings and remote school, you, your spouse and the kids are way over your screen-time limit. Give your loved ones the gift of quality real-life connection in the form of the Vermont-made AMERICAN GAME TABLE from St. Johnsbury’s American Game Table Company. Turn the table to switch among six classic pastimes, including chess, cribbage and backgammon. $750 at americangametable.com.
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After the year we’ve had, who could blame your proudly feminist sister-in-law for feeling tense? Help her channel her frustration into an artistic project that pays homage to one of the most influential women in American history: RBG. With this RUTH BADER GINSBURG CROSS-STITCH KIT, she’ll
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Your Vermont-born grandmother is a total David Budbill fangirl. She’s read every poetry collection and seen every play by the late scribe, who centered the Green Mountain State in much of his work. As a LOST NATION THEATER PATREON member, Grandma can geek out over the Montpelier theater company’s video archive of previous shows, including Budbill’s A Song for My Father, from the comfort and safety of her home. $2-199 at lostnationtheater.org.
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The local mail carrier moved your absentee ballot on its journey to your polling place. She delivered your quarantine purchases. She risked her safety by serving your community during a public health crisis. A handmade “WORLD” PRINT from Bread and Puppet Theater could serve as a token of your gratitude, as well as a reminder that you’re in this together. $12 at Bread and Puppet Theater in Glover.
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Find it all at vermontinternationalfestival.com THE WORLD AT YOUR DOORSTEP...VIRTUALLY! After patiently schooling you in the ways of Google Classroom, your kid’s teacher deserves some extra love. Quirky knickknacks from the local artisans represented at Burlington boutique Thirtyodd are sure to make her smile. SUPPORT THE MAKER! BOXES are available at various price points and include an eclectic mix of surprise items — think stickers, accessories and body care products. $25-100 at Thirty-odd in Burlington.
We’ve all got that pal who’s late to every meetup because they spent 20 minutes frantically searching for their keys, wallet or phone — or all three. For this flighty friend, a framed WEAR YOUR MASK FAIRY drawing by Burlington artist Emily Anderson should serve as a gentle reminder to grab that face covering before rushing out the door. $18 at bluebirdfairies.com.
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“We speak truth to power — and to pinhead haters who bring the world down,” reads the website for Big Heavy World, a Queen City nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting Vermont-made music. Your happy-go-lucky little brother has no time for naysayers and will proudly express his all-love attitude with a HATE MAKES YOU WEAK T-SHIRT benefiting BHW. $20 at bigheavyworld.com.
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Grateful you are to your family, friends, company. Let us prepare a special menu and deliver it complete with cockatails! Possibly the most practical gift on this list, a PETZL HEADLAMP is a stocking stuffer that even the most crochety uncle will appreciate. Everybody needs a headlamp for their car, basement or barn, especially when it costs less than $20. Let there be light. $19.95 at Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington.
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Your daughter lives in Burlington with a houseful of young athletic people, and they’re going to need an outlet this winter. Get them CRAFTSBURY OUTDOOR CENTER PASSES to enjoy as a group; there’s prime cross-country skiing at this recreational complex in Vermont’s northeast highlands. Adult prices range from $10 for a day pass to $75 for a season pass at craftsbury.com.
As pandemic gardening became all the rage, Wolcott-based High Mowing Organic Seeds experienced a springtime surge in demand and sold out of some seed varieties. Help your neighbor get ahead of the game on her ever-gorgeous vegetable garden with a GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR SEEDS. While you’re at it, request a free copy of the catalog so she can dream through the dreary winter months. Any amount at highmowingseeds.com.
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After a long, fruitful career — and, of course, raising the love of your life — your mother-in-law finally retired. If her dozen volunteer gigs are any indication, though, she’s having a little trouble learning to relax. She deserves a woven throne — this HAMMOCK CHAIR from Cobble Mountain Hammock in East Corinth — so she can swing in comfort for at least a few minutes. $286 at cobblemountain.com.
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Arts & Entertainment Gifts …for vinyl lovers Autumn Records
Winooski, autumnrecordsvt.com
Buch Spieler Records Montpelier, buchspielerrecords.com
Burlington Records
Burlington, burlingtonrecords.com
Pure Pop Records
Burlington, purepoprecords.com
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Barre, Burlington, Hyde Park, Williston; resourcevt.org
…for keeping little ones occupied ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Burlington, echovermont.org
Homeport
Burlington, homeportonline.com
Jamie Two Coats’ Toy Shop Shelburne, facebook.com/ jamietwocoats
Turner Toys
Essex Junction, turnertoys.com
Woodbury Mountain Toys Montpelier, woodburymountaintoys.com
…for getting crafty April Cornell
Burlington, aprilcornell.com
The Drawing Board
Montpelier, drawingboardvt.com
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Making a list, checking it twice? We’re here to help you put a bow on it, Green Mountain-style. By that, we mean shopping not on Amazon (naughty!) but right here in our own state (nice!). As part of our first-ever Gift Local Giveaway — a response to the coronavirus pandemic that’s stifled sales at our small retailers — we polled Vermonters on their favorite independently owned shops. They embraced the holiday spirit and got vocal about gifting local: 1,740 Seven Days readers participated, casting a staggering 21,594 votes for the stores they love to support. We’ve compiled their top tips in the following communitycurated shopping directory. Whether you’re looking to gift an obscure LP to the vinyl lover in your life, some shiny bling to your significant other or a new novel to your home’s resident bookworm, you’ll find some stellar sellers here. Check their websites to see how to shop this year — it may be in person or online, and many stores offer options for curbside pickup, local delivery or shipping anywhere. For even more rad retailers, visit the Register, the Seven Days guide to shopping locally online, at shoptheregister.com. We awarded $500 in shop-local bucks to Bill Cecil of Roxbury, the winner of our giveaway. He’s chosen to redeem the cash at two of his fave retailers: Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel and Carrier Roasting. “We feel so fortunate to be living in Vermont right now,” Cecil said. “Local businesses have found such creative ways to keep us all safe and well supplied in challenging times!” We couldn’t agree more.
Shelburne, mustloveyarn.com
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Burlington, vermontartsupply.com
…for bookworms Bear Pond Books
Montpelier, bearpondbooks.com
Crow Bookshop
Burlington, crowbooks.com
The Eloquent Page
St. Albans, theeloquentpage.com
The Flying Pig Bookstore Shelburne, flyingpigbooks.com
Phoenix Books
Burlington, Essex Junction, Rutland; phoenixbooks.biz
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…for fashionistas ECCO
Burlington, eccoclothesboutique.com
Jess Boutique
Burlington, jessboutique.com
Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com
SidePony Boutique
Hinesburg, sideponyboutique.com
Stella Mae
Burlington, stella-mae.com
…for thrifters Barge Canal Market
Burlington, bargecanalmarketvt.com
Dirt Chic
Burlington, dirtchicvt.com
Goodwill
South Burlington, Williston; goodwillnne.org
Old Gold
Burlington, oldgoldvermont.com
Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com
…for the dude who needs new duds Burton
Burlington, burton.com
Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel
Barre; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; St. Albans; Williston; lennyshoe.com
Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com
Patagonia Burlington
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…for geeking out Computers for Change
Bethel, ellismusic.com
Burlington, computersforchange.com
GuitarSam
Green Mountain Camera
Montpelier, guitarsam.com
South Burlington, gmcamera.com
Junktiques Collective
LeZot Camera
Burlington, junktiques.net
Burlington, lezotcameras.com
Recycled Reading of Vermont Books & Instruments
ReSOURCE
Ellis Music
Bristol, recycledreadingofvt.com
Vermont Violins
Burlington; West Lebanon, N.H.; vermontviolins.com
Barre, Burlington, Hyde Park, Williston; resourcevt.org
Small Dog Electronics
Burlington, shop.smalldog.com
Burlington, patagoniaburlington.com
The Vermont Flannel Company
Burlington, East Barre, Ferrisburgh, Johnson, Woodstock; vermontflannel.com
…for someone who is a real gem Common Deer
Burlington, commondeer.com
Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery Burlington, froghollow.org
Golden Hour Gift Co. (formerly Birdfolk Collective and Trinket)
Burlington, Waterbury Center, Winooski; goldenhourgiftco.com
Jennifer Kahn Jewelry Burlington, jenniferkahnjewelry.com
Zinnia
Burlington, zinniastores.com
…for outdoor enthusiasts
…for people who are, like, super chill
Alpine Shop
Bern Gallery
South Burlington, alpineshopvt.com
Burlington, berngallery.com
Ceres Natural Remedies
…for growing and stylish kids
Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel
Boho Baby
Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com
Burlington, garciastobaccoshop.com
Burton
Patagonia Burlington
Green State Gardener
Skirack
Monarch & the Milkweed
Williston, bohobabyvt.com Burlington, burton.com
Little Citizen
Burlington, facebook.com/ littlecitizenvt
Barre; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; St. Albans; Williston; lennyshoe.com
Burlington, patagoniaburlington.com
Zutano Outlet Store
Burlington, skirack.com
Burlington, monarchandthemilkweed.com
…for wheely good people
Montpelier, facebook.com/ zutanooutletstore
Alpine Shop
…for putting your best foot forward
Earl’s Cyclery and Fitness
Danform Shoes
Burlington, Colchester, Shelburne, St. Albans; danformshoesvt.com
Burlington, northstarsportsvt.com
Old Spokes Home
Burlington, oldspokeshome.com
Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel
Burlington, gearx.com
Barre; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; St. Albans; Williston; lennyshoe.com
Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com
Stella Mae
Burlington, stella-mae.com
Outdoors & Recreation Gifts
…for the home
South Burlington, earlsbikes.com
Dear Lucy
Burlington, dearlucy.com
Home & Garden Gifts
South Burlington, alpineshopvt.com
North Star Sports
Outdoor Gear Exchange Skirack
Burlington, skirack.com
Beauty & Body Gifts …for self-care City Market, Onion River Co-op
Burlington, citymarket.coop
Clover Gift Shop
…for skiers and riders
Woodstock, clovergiftshop.com
Alpine Shop
Burlington, lunaroma.com
Lunaroma Aromatic Apothecary
Garcia’s Tobacco Shop
Burlington, greenstategardener.com
Once Upon a Child
Williston, onceuponachildwilliston.com
Burlington, Brattleboro, Middlebury; ceresremedies.com
Barge Canal Market
Burlington, bargecanalmarketvt.com
Capital Kitchen
…for antique lovers Anjou & the Little Pear
Burlington, anjouvt.com
Barge Canal Market
Burlington, bargecanalmarketvt.com
Five Corners Antiques Essex Junction, 5cornersantiques.com
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Montpelier, capitalkitchenvt.com
Milton, Williston; vermonthabitat.org
Common Deer
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Burlington, commondeer.com
Gardener’s Supply Company
Burlington; Lebanon, N.H.; Williston; gardeners.com
Homeport
Burlington, homeportonline.com
…for gardeners Claussen’s Florist, Greenhouse & Perennial Farm
Colchester, claussens.com
Gardener’s Supply Company
Burlington; Lebanon, N.H.; Williston; gardeners.com
Barre, Burlington, Hyde Park, Williston; resourcevt.org
…FUR the whole family The Dog and Cat
Essex Junction, Stowe, thedogandcatvt.com
Guy’s Farm and Yard
Montpelier, Morrisville, St. Albans, Williston; guysfarmandyard.com
The Pet Advantage South Burlington, thepetadvantage.com
Pet Food Warehouse
Shelburne, South Burlington; pfwvt.com
Guy’s Farm and Yard
The Quirky Pet
Mirror Mirror
Montpelier, Morrisville, St. Albans, Williston; guysfarmandyard.com
Burlington, burton.com
Pure Energy Apothecary
Red Wagon Plants
…for art collectors
Onion River Outdoors
Williston, pureenergybody.com
Sam Mazza’s Farm Market
Artisans Hand Craft Gallery
South Burlington, alpineshopvt.com
Burton
Montpelier, onionriver.com
Outdoor Gear Exchange
Burlington, mirrormirrorvt.com
Hinesburg, redwagonplants.com Colchester, sammazzafarms.com
Montpelier, thequirkypet.com
Montpelier, artisanshand.com
Barge Canal Market
Burlington, gearx.com
Burlington, bargecanalmarketvt.com
Skirack
Burlington, skirack.com
Common Deer
Burlington, commondeer.com
Find even more great places to shop local for the holidays in our handy directory at:
shoptheregister.com.
Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery Burlington, froghollow.org
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Remember your first solo apartment as a young twentysomething trying to make it in the world? Decorating turned from a dream into a nightmare as all those cute household items rang up to a serious bill. Help your cousin, who excitedly staked her claim on a downtown studio this year, add some kitsch to her kitchen with a NOON DESIGNS TEA TOWEL; it’s silk-screened with red onions. $16 from Clover Gift Shop in Woodstock.
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On those seemingly endless freezing winter nights, your cooped-up parents miss their pre-bedtime strolls under the stars. Capture just a bit of that magic with a STARRY NIGHT VOTIVE by Waterbury’s Tabbatha Henry, made from translucent porcelain. $55-130 at Common Deer and Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in Burlington, and the Vermont Gift Barn in South Burlington.
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Your partner is the first to admit they have a black thumb; attempts at gardening have not always gone according to plan. But with the ORGANIC HERB AND MICROGREENS GROW KIT, they’ll have everything it takes to plant and grow basil and microgreens indoors this winter, including pots, soil, seeds and a light. The kit’s even self-watering, so there’s pretty much no way to mess it up. $125 at Gardener’s Supply in Burlington, Williston and Lebanon, N.H.
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Your buddy from college buys all his clothes secondhand and ditched single-use plastic years before that was cool. He’ll appreciate a CORA BALL, a ball you throw in the laundry that catches the microfibers your clothes shed and keeps them from ending up in the ocean. It’s made in Vermont and benefits ocean research through the Rozalia Project. $37.99 at Healthy Living Market & Café in South Burlington and Williston.
Waste not, want not — that goes for artists, too! Burlington artist Carly Sargent takes broken pottery and creates gorgeous mosaic items for the home. Spiff up your entryway with WALL HOOKS — some of them even come with maple taps as the hook — and we guarantee your spouse will swoon. $45 and up at carlysargent.com.
No one’s better suited to a nursing career than your childhood bestie, who operates on just the right balance of sincerity and snark and has been caring for others since she could walk. This WHAT WOULD FAUCI DO? MUG is perfect for her morning dose of caffeine before she heads out to be Superwoman. $19 at Golden Hour Gift Co. in Burlington, Waterbury Center and Winooski.
When your roommate moved in, her grandpa’s old chair came with her; she still remembers perching on its arm and reading picture books with Grampy when she was little. But the chair’s seen better days. What about a reupholstery? That’s just one of the HOME SERVICES offered by Your Home furniture and housewares store in Bristol; it also does decluttering and garden design. Get a gift card at yourhomevt.com.
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Kids If you think your godchild couldn’t be any more adorable, imagine him in a tiny hat printed with tiny sushi. Yep, even more adorable. Scoop up the fleece-lined kids’ BENTO BOX ALPINE HAT and prepare for cuteness overload. $32 at Skida in Burlington.
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What better time to encourage your second-grade nephew’s love for the written word than the era of social distancing? Penned by school librarian and Vergennes resident Angela Burke Kunkel, DIGGING FOR WORDS: JOSÉ ALBERTO GUTIÉRREZ AND THE LIBRARY HE BUILT tells
of a real-life Colombian garbage collector who created a library from books he found on his route. $17.99 at the Yankee Bookshop in Woodstock and other local bookstores.
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Your tween with the colorful personality deserves an equally vibrant — and huggable — fuzzy friend. Partial proceeds from the cuddly TRUE COLORS UNITED RAINBOW BEAR benefit Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors United, a national organization working to end homelessness among LGBTQ youth. $99.99 at Vermont Teddy Bear in Shelburne.
Your former college roommate and her partner are all about rustic décor, even when it comes to the nursery for their soon-to-be-born babe. The “VERMONT ALPHABET” PRINT by local illustrator and Kids VT contributor Elisa Järnefelt will fit right in — and give their child an early introduction to Green Mountain State staples such as plaid shirts and station wagons. $35 at Common Deer in Burlington.
Of the many drool-worthy toys, garments and accessories at Minikin, Montpelier’s new destination for baby and kids’ goods, the RADUGA GREZ WOODEN ARCH STACKER stands out. Handcrafted in Russia, the piece features a stylish design, nontoxic stain and the potential to unlock your toddler’s creativity. $27 at Minikin in Montpelier.
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• Shop in-store, by phone, or online • Curbside pick-up available • Free shipping over $20 Parenting hack: It’s OK to delegate responsibilities to the small people who live in your house rent-free. For the youngster who’s ready to sharpen their culinary skills — and perhaps prepare one meal per week? — consider KID IN THE
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“I’ve played gin rummy and poker on my phone,” part-time Lincoln teen Harrison Brooks told Seven Days in July, “but I still think there’s no comparison to holding cards in your hand.” To serve that passion, Brooks created ELEVATOR UP, a game that takes players ages 7 and up on an imaginary elevator ride through numbered cards. It’s ideal for your best friend’s daughter, who loves games but gets limited screen time. $12 at Simon Says in Bristol.
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When it comes to holidays, your mom is the hostess with the mostest. Even though this year’s gathering will be small (and may involve a COVID-19 test and quarantine period), she’ll go all out to create a day to remember. After the festivities, she’s sure to savor a warm, rejuvenating bath with
Nothing lasts forever, except maybe BODY ART. Surprise your partner with a present that’ll last a lifetime, be it a tattoo, a piercing or permanent cosmetics from woman-owned Luminary Ink. You buy the gift certificate and let him pick his poison. $25-500 at Luminary Ink in St. Albans.
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ENERGETIC AROMA MIST. Each variety — Patchouli Tangerine + Citrine, Rosewood Infusion + Rose Quartz, and Ginger Elixir + Topaz — contains an alcohol-free fragrance and a tiny gemstone. Buy two-ounce bottles or four-milliliter mini mists. $15-64 at Flourish Beauty Lab in White River Junction. COURTESY OF LIZ NEILY
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Two words to describe your adult cousin: new age. Send good vibes her way with an
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Dads like to look good, too. A TWEEZERMAN TRAVEL TOOL ESSENTIALS SET holds everything your pop needs to keep his facial hair trim and tidy: a tweezer, a skin care tool, a folding razor and, best of all, a cute mustache comb for grooming on the go. $29.95 at Body Lounge Luxury Bath & Body in Stowe.
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by Craftsbury’s Green Village Soap. This blend of olive oil and organic cocoa, mango, and shea butters soothes both body and face. A little self-care will sustain you through this busy season. $20 at greenvillagesoap.com.
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You and your bestie would typically get lit on New Year’s Eve, but this year you’ll both do the cautious thing and veg at home. Bring the party to your girl with a bottle of JIN SOON NAIL POLISH in Bijou (pictured) or another sparkly variety. She can at least feel festive while sipping Champagne on the couch in this confetti-esque polish. $18 at Mirror Mirror in Burlington.
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For your twentysomething daughter, animals are life. She volunteers at her local humane society and regularly fosters furry friends alongside her own rescue pets. When it comes to body-care products, cruelty-free is a must. The LAVENDER GRATITUDE GIFT SET
from Williston’s Pure Energy Apothecary features five pampering products that are all PETA-certified vegan and cruelty-free. $25 from each set goes to the Vermont Foodbank. $100 at pureenergybody.com.
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Your uncle is a brilliant woodcarver whose whittled works typically sell like hotcakes at craft fairs. Unfortunately, in the coronavirus era, he has no clue how to build an online presence for his business. A virtual PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP at the Milton Artists’ Guild could help him learn Instagram or another digital platform for as little as $10. Gift cards available at miltonartistsguild.org.
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Some of your fondest memories from high school include riding around in your older sister’s beat-up Honda. Now that you’re adults, she’s more likely to be hauling kids or kayaks, but her car hygiene has tragically not improved. Help her out with a CAR DETAILING from Detail Works, a program from Spectrum Youth & Family Services that provides employment experience to at-risk youth. $120 and up for an interior detailing at Detail Works in Williston.
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Now that she’s in virtual schooling, your kiddo misses her art class and the squishy, messy joy of digging into clay. You don’t know pottery from printmaking, but you’re determined to dive into it with her. Try a to-go CLAY KIT from Shelburne Craft School. It’s just $12 for clay and $12 for tools, with instructions for making a cute fish sculpture that the school will fire for you — a ceramic keepsake for when quarantine is a distant memory. $12 and up at shelburnecraftschool.com.
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Your cousin’s life is so perfectly curated that it’s hard to imagine anything she doesn’t already have. The answer is always flowers. Treat her to the first blooms of the season with a COURTESY OF ELISABETH WALLER PHOTOGRAPHY
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get weekly bouquets with pickup locations in Ferrisburgh, Middlebury, Panton, Shelburne and Vergennes. $120 for four weeks at vtflowercollective.com.
Yeast Witherspoon, your roommate’s sourdough starter, recently turned 7 months old and has begat many a beautiful loaf — and a few bread Frisbees (it happens to the best of us). Help your roomie expand their repertoire with an in-person or virtual class at King Arthur Baking’s BAKING SCHOOL, where éclairs, pita bread and English muffins are all within reach. $40 and up at King Arthur Baking in Norwich.
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If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry — that’s your best friend’s motto, anyway. You can always count on her to make you snort-laugh into your drink, but she’s too modest to get onstage. Sign both of you up for an ONLINE STANDUP CLASS with Vermont Comedy Club, and even if you bomb, you’ll be there to be her biggest cheerleader, as always. $10-20 recommended donation per class at vermontcomedyclub.com.
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Listening & Reading The Harry Potter book series was a staple in your household growing up. Despite the special place the fantastical stories hold in your and your big bro’s hearts, neither of you is interested in giving another penny to the TERF Who Shall Not Be Named. Instead, invest in LILY DIED FOR LOVE, Burlington folk singer-songwriter Eric George’s 2020 album inspired by the Boy Who Lived. Name your price at ericgeorge.bandcamp.com.
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On a typical Friday night, your wife’s idea of a good time is to dim the lights, roll a fattie and get lost in the sounds of psychedelic records. Keep her collection fresh with an OUTER SOUNDS VINYL SUBSCRIPTION. Register your sweetie for monthly deliveries of brand-new ambient, new-age and psychedelic LPs, plus supplementary digital content, curated by Greg Davis, owner of Winooski’s Autumn Records. $90 for three months at outersoundsvinyl.com.
Imagine a world where a global pandemic has rendered dating impossible and the only way to connect with your new boo is via videochat. Actually, you don’t have to imagine, because you’re living it. Thanks, 2020. Real cool. Present your remote romantic interest with VIRTUALLY YOURS, an ebook cowritten by Brandon graphic novelist Jeremy Holt. You’re both bound to relate to this digital-age love story. $6.99 at jeremyholtbooks.com.
Local music and social justice are among the interests listed in your college-age nephew’s Facebook profile. Champion both with a MAKE IT BETTER T-SHIRT from Burlington singer-songwriter Francesca Blanchard. Designed by Jackson Tupper, the shirts were released as part of the rollout for Blanchard’s outstanding 2020 indie-pop record Make It Better. Sales support racial justice nonprofit Until Freedom and mutual-aid-based organization the Black Trans Travel Fund. $20 at francescablanchard. bandcamp.com.
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Remarkably quiet on the road, thanks to the unique tread pattern that minimizes tire noise.
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