2021 Vermont Holiday Gift Guide by Seven Days

The

holiday shopping handbook

Wearables & Accessories • Food & Drink • Arts & Entertainment Outdoors & Recreation • Home • Kids • Beauty & Body Experiences & Classes • Listening & Reading • Pets & Their Humans

It’s time to put some Glitter in the season. Come check out our traditional & unique Poinsettia varieties: Glitter Red, Sparkling Punch, Marble and More!

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Coupon valid through 12/24/21. Coupon must be present at the time of checkout. Coupon excludes Claussen Gift Cards, VT Artisan products, fresh floral arrangements, special orders, and delivery. Coupon cannot be combined with any other sale, coupon, discount or offer. Not valid on prior purchases. No rain checks. While supplies last. Some restrictions may apply. See sales associate for details.

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Do you suffer from Headaches? Eye Strain? Neck Pain? Dizziness? Dry Eye?

Thank you for supporting local business so we can continue to be here to serve your needs.

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Thankful for You Sale Starting 11/25 (online) or 11/26 (in store) thru 11/29 take 20% off Bogs & 15% off Blundstone! PRESENTED BY VERMONT BALLET THEATER

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How did the Great Chicago fire of 1871

SAVE THE BURLINGTON

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from lakeside hotels and condominiums in the 1980s? *

Find out in Rick Sharp’s new book:

The Burlington Bike Path and Waterfront Park.

It’s the definitive account of how the Burlington waterfront was transformed from a derelict MAKES wasteland in the A GREAT HOLIDAY 1980s to the Bike Path and GIFT! park we all enjoy today. Learn how the three major plans for lakeside hotels and condominiums were defeated, resulting in a 60 acre park and a 7.5 mile bike path instead.

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* The short answer is rubble. The detailed story is in the book.

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online at www.burlingtonbikepath.com and in a library near you. Also the in-room libraries at Hotel Vermont.

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Give the gift of fine art and craft for the holidays. Shop in person or online for unique finds for any budget. Gift cards available. HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM – 5PM Sunday 11AM – 4PM Now with exhibitions and artist events at The Pitcher Inn, Warren, Vermont

One Mill St and 6 Merchant’s Row, Middlebury Vermont 802-458-0098 & 802-989-7419

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CAN’T FIND THE GEAR YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? VISIT US IN BRISTOL! WE’RE FULLY STOCKED, PLENTY OF INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST!

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his holiday season, many Vermonters might like to buy presents for everyone from pandemic-weary friends and family to beleaguered doctors and teachers. The last two years have cemented our sense of what’s truly important: celebrating our loved ones, big time. But what to get them, specifically? Our annual Gift Guide brims with ideas both heartfelt and whimsical, from do-gooder gifts that support worthy causes to selections intended simply to make someone smile. In a time of supply chain shortages, these gifts have been vetted and should be in stock. And all have a touch of the Green Mountain State, whether they’re handcrafted by local makers or purchased from Vermont retailers. Shopping local is a gift that keeps on giving, strengthening our economy and community. Shop online or do curbside pickup if you need to, but deposit your dollars directly into our downtowns, not into Jeff Bezos’ pockets. To further inspire your scrupulous spending, we polled Vermonters on their favorite stores as part of our annual Gift Local Giveaway. The communitycurated shopping directory on page 16 will send you merrily on your way. What’s that? You’d like to give us a gift? Aw, shucks! Become a Seven Days Super Reader at sevendaysvt.com.

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UVM DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTS

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” A LIVE RADIO PLAY Directed BY; JOHANN ROBERT WOOD

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Give the Gift OF TOPNOTCH

Gift cards bring endless possibilities to your gift giving—and are available in any amount you choose.

STAYS • SPA • TENNIS • DINING • MORE

To purchase your gift card, visit www.topnotchresort.com/gift-topnotch or call 802.253.8585

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HOLIDAYS in

Montpelier

“#1 Best Small Town in America for Shopping 2021” -USA Today

Find the Magic This Holiday Season

Let the holidays begin! Friday, November 26

ARTISANS HAND Contemporary Vermont Crafts

Handmade Gifts & Ornaments

Wear flannel while shopping local deals for a chance to win prizes & more!

New Designs

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Many Dated

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides on Small Business Saturday, 11am-3pm Free horse-drawn wagon rides sponsored by Hunger Mountain Co-op.

Artisans Hand carries a wide selection of Horizon Porcelain collectible ornaments!

More Holiday Info:

89 Main at City Center, Montpelier

MontpelierAlive.org

Open: M-F 11-5:30, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-3

artisanshand.com facebook/instagram ~802-229-9492

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outdoor gear and apparel to inspire more adventures! shop in store or online and ship across the country

ADVENTUROUS FOOTWEAR & APPAREL FOR MEN & WOMEN

Roof Rack Bike Handlebars? Weights Yoga?

Shop Early, Shop Local! Find giftable items including Darn Tough socks, Haflinger slippers, Patagonia Better Sweaters, handmade jewelry by local artists, and much more at Roam Vermont in Montpelier!

ROAMVT.COM

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Wearables & Accessories

HOLIDAYS in

Montpelier ARTS • DINING • SHOPPING

Silver & Gold & more

for the Holidays! Your destination for Salaam brand, Designer Samples, Select Consignments & more.

Already bought your witchy sister a tarot deck, Venus flytrap and book of spells? Up the creep factor with a BROAD-WINGED HAWK TALON RING from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. Jewelry designer Stacy Hopkins cast the mold from a real hawk foot specimen, and you can buy the ring in bronze or sterling silver. Plus, every sale benefits the VINS Nature Center and its work in education and avian wildlife rehabilitation. $165 at VINS in Quechee.

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Success! You’ve convinced your favorite cousin to move from Tennessee to the Green Mountain State. Now you just have to keep her warm through her first winter. Consider the DOLLY COAT, a cozy jacket sewn from recycled wool blankets and inspired by the question: “What if Dolly Parton lived in Vermont?” Made in Burlington by Kathleen McVeigh. $285; preorder at kittybadhands.com.

RSIDE SEATING | LOCAL PRODUCE | WOOD-BURNING OVEN GREAT ITALIAN FOOD | OUTSTANDING SERVICE Your girlfriend’s morning walks are super important for beating the work-from-home blues, but she wore out the traction on her boots last winter. Luckily, she’s got you, and you’ve got the NEXGRIP ICE LONDON 3 BOOTS. With their anti-slip rubber and retractable cleat system, it won’t even matter if the next-door neighbors forget to salt their sidewalk again. $159.99 at Roam in Montpelier.

aturing organic produce fromwith local farmers celebrating GOOD CHEER & REVELRY ( GIFT CARDS & MERCH TOO )

COME SEE US & ENJOY NEW SPECIALS DAILY AT

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MAKE YOUR MEMORIES LAST...

Do we even need to remind you how much your health care worker roommate deserves some pampering this holiday season? Brighten their day — and their operating room — with a handmade SCRUB CAP from Middlebury’s Beau Ties of Vermont. The Alpine Meadows print is pictured, but there’s a plethora of patterns sure to help your roomie unleash their inner Dr. Preston Burke. $18 at beautiesltd.com.

WITH AEXCLUSIVELY GIFT FROM AT AVAILABLE

DESIGNERS' CIRCLE & VINTAGE JEWELERS

Your brother spends every winter week counting down the days until he can hit the slopes, so get him this gorgeous WEEKDAYER BAG to gaze at longingly until the weekend arrives. The handprinted mountain design holds the promise of fresh powder, and plenty of pockets mean plenty of room for mittens, a water bottle and a Sugarbush Resort beanie. The crossbody satchel is available in forest green or mustard yellow. $68 at Tangerine & Olive in Stowe.

Since your eco-conscious mom has already eliminated plastic bags and disposable straws from her life, it’s time to introduce her to the wonderful world of reusable gift wrap. SHIKI WRAPS, woven from recycled plastic by Vermont maker Meagan Downey, are super soft and stretchy, and they bypass the “How do I wrap this strangely shaped present?” problem. Wraps come in various sizes and patterns; all are reversible. From $14 at shikiwrap.com.

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SNOWFLAKES Your friend has a cabinet stuffed with board games. Rather than try to figure out which one he’s missing, buy him a FROZEN OGRE HOODIE so he can rep his favorite gaming depot (and candy shop!) in St. Albans. The sweatshirt comes in multiple colors and features the cutest little monster you ever did see. $35 at thefrozenogre.com.

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If being a messy cook is hereditary, you get it from your mom. Treat her — and maybe yourself — to a stylish stain-avoiding solution with a LINEN CROSS-BACK SQUARE APRON. The stonewashed linen is très French farmhouse, and the deep pockets have plenty of room for wooden spoons and kitchen gadgets. $80 at Malabar in Vergennes.

ANYWHERE!

FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD NOW

Now Offering Free Statewide Shipping and Local Delivery*

Available in Two Locations!

cheeseandwinetraders.com

373 Blair Park Rd, Williston

Vermont Beer Lover’s Crate

Monday-Friday 11am-4pm

Choose from our Gift Catalog online, pre-made in-store options or Build Your Own Basket!

137 Pearl St, Essex Junction Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm

The Scale Scale The Poke Bar Poke Bar

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$104.99 Vermonter’s Breakfast in Bed

OVER 350 DIFFERENT TITLES FOR SALE Let our knowledgeable staff help you find the perfect gift! GAMES FOR EVERYONE KIDS, FAMILY, 2 PLAYERS & COOPERATIVE SPECIAL ORDER GAMES

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*For catalog gift baskets only

Tue.– Thu. 5pm-10pm; Fri. 5pm-12am; Sat. 12pm-12am; Sun. 12pm-8pm

www.theboardroomvt.com

3 Mill St., Burlington 802.540.1710

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Vermont’s board game cafe & retail store

Does your brother claim to like good coffee while firing up the K-Cup every time you visit? Help him improve his morning joe with the SPECKLED CLASSIC POUR-OVER from small-batch Burlington ceramics shop Rory Pots. The retro-inspired stoneware cone and vessel are thrown to order and hold about 30 ounces — enough to serve two to four, if he’s inclined to share. $110 at rorypots.com.

Give your partner a little homegrown fun(gi) with a DIY PINK OYSTER 5LB GROW KIT from mushroom masters Funj. Shrooming. With just a little misting, the fully inoculated, ready-to-fruit blocks will grow up to three pounds of pretty pink gills. To practice foraging, you can easily hide it around the house. $17.50 at Funj. Shrooming in St. Albans.

GIFT GIVING. SIMPLIFIED. Your friends moved out of state a few years ago, and you want to remind them of all your Green Mountain adventures together. The way to their hearts is through their stomachs. So try the TASTE PLACE FAVORITES GIFT BOX, which includes all the essentials of a very Vermonty charcuterie board: Shelburne Farms 2-Year Cheddar, Babette’s Table saucisson sec, Sidehill Farm jam and Burke Mountain Confectionery chocolate truffles. $65 at Mad River Taste Place in Waitsfield.

Give a Tiny Thai Gift Card!

293 Main Street, Winooski • Takeout Only

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Beer is good. But beer can do good, too. When you stop by the taproom to pick up a bottle of Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ awardwinning Maple Tripple Ale for your neighbor, add a DONATION TO THE SUNSHINE FUND. Part of Lawson’s Social Impact Program, which features limited-release Good Brews for a Cause, it supports local nonprofits such as Pathways Vermont and the Kelly Brush Foundation. Add a RAINBOW CAN COOLER ($5) to benefit Outright Vermont. Price varies at Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield.

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The world of wine — particularly natural wine — can feel like an exclusive club for cool kids with climate-controlled cellars. But Salt & Bubbles’ COUPE CLUB is a pretension-free way to introduce even your wine-snobbiest BFF to new grapes, regions, producers and styles. Membership comes with two handpicked wines per month, the story behind each bottle, pairing suggestions and recipes, a tote bag, and 10 percent off at the wine bar and market. $40 per month at Salt & Bubbles in Essex Junction.

When Guy Fieri came to taste Burlington’s best in 2019, your coworker was among the first to know which diners, drive-ins and dives he hit. Why not take this Food Network superfan to Flavortown with Fieri-approved HOT CHILI OIL AND SWEET CRANBERRY SAUCE from Hong’s Chinese Dumplings? Help her rep BTV’s nationally renowned dumpling destination with a RESTAURANT T-SHIRT, too. $6.95 and $20, respectively, at Hong’s Chinese Dumplings in Burlington.

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Home for the Holidays

Vermont’s Largest Artisan Marketplace

The neighbor kid places bets like he’s the second coming of Nathan Detroit, the crap-shooting charmer of Guys and Dolls. So deck the halls with a DECK OF CARDS — a beautiful pack made by artist/designer Sarah Ryan of Colchester — and turn the boy into a young card shark. These playing cards are so good looking, your neighbor might shift his attention from five-card stud to floral design. $18 at sarahryanstudio.com.

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Your sister is a crafter, adept with both paintbrush and hammer. Hook her up with a new creative outlet — and a cozy winter activity — by giving her an OXFORD PUNCH NEEDLE for rug hooking, made by the Oxford Company in Cornwall. The easy-tolearn hobby doubles as a stress reliever; it involves repeated stabbing and results in something beautiful. Maybe she’ll make you a rug for Christmas 2022! $39 at amyoxford.com.

bar & restaurant thefillingstationvt.com

802-225-6232 970 US Route 2, Middlesex Closed Tuesdays

For your friend who loves to read And a TOTE BAG she does need To keep books from getting lost, How ’bout one with a nod to Frost?

Outdoor seating, fire pit, heaters & cocktails!

It commemorates the home Where he wrote his greatest poem. The tote’s crafted by a student; Your friend’ll love it, who wouldn’t?

Burgers, Sushi, Gift Cards... Oh My!

$12 online at the Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Shaftsbury.

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Your long-ago UVM roommate is a wannabe Vermonter. She took the career fast lane out of state and never looked back. But she still remembers seeing papier-mâché puppets in the hills of the Northeast Kingdom — larger than life and strutting on stilts, decrying capitalism against a backdrop of summer sky. Stir her memories with a VINTAGE BREAD AND PUPPET THEATER POSTER by artist and founder Peter Schumann. $25 to $50 at Bread and Puppet Theater in Glover.

If your sweetheart is a toughie to shop for, Terry Zigmund has you covered. Each piece of STAINED-GLASS ART she crafts at her South End studio is one of a kind — and should find its way to that one-of-a-kind special someone. Zigmund creates seasonal pieces, such as a tree framed in autumn colors, as well as glass art featuring hearts, like the lovely example pictured here. $90 at Burlington Community Glass Studio.

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From Reality to Ziggy Stardust to Earthling to Young Americans, David Bowie was a fashion and rock icon, playing with image as if it were a Fender Stratocaster. Wrap Bowie in a bow as a gift to the whole family. Grandma (who listened to Bowie in the ’60s) and the kids (who were born after his 2016 death) will all enjoy the styles on display in the 500-piece ICONIC DAVID BOWIE PUZZLE. $16.95 at Phoenix Books in Burlington, Essex Junction and Rutland.

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“Your mama don’t dance and your daddy don’t rock ’n’ roll.” But Mom and Dad do love Broadway shows. As a gift to the old folks who say they “need nothing,” support a local arts organization that routinely brings them the hits of the Great White Way. In their name, CONTRIBUTE TO LYRIC THEATRE. Founded in Burlington in 1974, the nonprofit, volunteer-run musical theater company will present Matilda the Musical in the spring. Donate at lyrictheatrevt.org.

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• READER RECOMMENDATIONS •

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

ReSOURCE

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

Phoenix Books

Burlington, Essex Junction, Rutland, phoenixbooks.biz

Woodbury Mountain Toys Montpelier, woodburymountaintoys.com

…for getting crafty

Making a list, checking it twice? If the results of our Gift Local Giveaway are any indication, Vermonters are overwhelmingly not naughty — they’re nice! By that, we mean that they plan to shop local this holiday season. From state-imposed shutdowns to staffing shortages to supply chain snafus, the pandemic has challenged Vermont’s small businesses. In support of retailers’ important role in keeping our downtowns vibrant and the local economy strong, we polled Vermonters on their favorite independently owned stores. Their top answers made it into the Nice List — our community-curated shopping directory. The survey results made our hearts swell three sizes. More than 1,100 Vermonters got vocal about gifting local, casting 14,383 votes for the stores they love to support. Fifty-eight percent of these voters pledged to buy at least three gifts locally — and 26 percent promised to buy all their gifts close to home. If you also want to put a bow on it, Green Mountain-style, check the shopping recs on these pages. Looking for a new snowboard for the downhill demon in your life? How about a high-tech gadget for the lovable geek? Want to throw your fur baby a bone? For all these gifts and more, you’ll find superlative selections here. Vermont Federal Credit Union awarded $500 in shop-local bucks to Grace Iasilli of Burlington, the winner of our giveaway. She’s chosen to redeem the cash at two of her favorite retailers: Common Deer and Kiss the Cook. “Both of these stores not only offer a great selection of quality products and support local makers/businesses, but I’ve also always had amazing service anytime I’ve stopped in either place,” Iasilli said. “I love Vermont and love supporting all of our local small businesses,” she added. “The past (almost) two years have been insane, and I can’t even imagine being a small business owner throughout all of this. Whether it’s spreading the ‘gift local’ message by word of mouth or actually spending money, I want to support in any and every way I can!” Ready, set, shop! m

The Drawing Board

Montpelier, drawingboardvt.com

Must Love Yarn

Shelburne, mustloveyarn.com

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Burlington, junktiques.net

Randolin Music Instruments

Burlington, randolin.com

Vermont Violins

South Burlington; West Lebanon, N.H.; vermontviolins.com

…for geeking out Computers for Change Burlington, computersforchange.com

Green Mountain Camera

South Burlington, gmcamera.com

LeZot Camera

Burlington, lezotcameras.com

ReSOURCE

Barre, Burlington, Hyde Park, Williston; resourcevt.org

Small Dog Electronics

Burlington, shop.smalldog.com

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories …for fashionistas Bailey Road

Montpelier, baileyroadvt.com

ECCO

Burlington, eccoclothesboutique.com

Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com

Salaam Clothing

Montpelier, salaamclothing.com

Stella Mae

Burlington, stella-mae.com

…for thrifters Dirt Chic

Burlington, facebook.com/dirtchicvt

Old Gold

Burlington, facebook.com/oldgoldvt

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Plato’s Closet

Williston, platoscloset.com

April Cornell

Burlington, aprilcornell.com

Junktiques Collective

…for bookworms Bear Pond Books

Montpelier, bearpondbooks.com

Bridgeside Books

Waterbury, bridgesidebooks.com

Crow Bookshop

Burlington, crowbooks.com

The Flying Pig Bookstore Shelburne, flyingpigbooks.com

Phoenix Books

Burlington, Essex Junction, Rutland; phoenixbooks.biz

…for the musically inclined Ellis Music

Bethel, ellismusic.com

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Style Encore

Williston, style-encore.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 Burlington, patagoniaburlington.com

The Vermont Flannel Company

Burlington, East Barre, Ferrisburgh, Johnson, Woodstock; vermontflannel.com

…for someone who is a real gem Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery Burlington, froghollow.org

Jennifer Kahn Jewelry Burlington, jenniferkahnjewelry.com

Katie’s Jewels

Montpelier, katiesjewels.com

Tradewinds

Burlington, tradewindsvt.com

Zinnia

Burlington, zinniastores.com

…for growing and stylish kids Boho Baby

Williston, bohobabyvt.com

Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel

Barre; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; St. Albans; Williston; lennyshoe.com

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Burlington, littlecitizen.co

Once Upon a Child

Williston, onceuponachildwilliston.com

Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com

Stella Mae

Burlington, stella-mae.com

Mirror Mirror

Burlington, Stowe; mirrormirrorvt.com

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Bern Gallery

South Burlington, alpineshopvt.com

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Williston, pureenergybody.com

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Waterbury, ursamajorvt.com

Burlington, berngallery.com

Garcia’s Tobacco Shop

Burlington, burton.com

Burlington, garciastobaccoshop.com

Onion River Outdoors

Green State Gardener

Montpelier, onionriver.com

Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com

Skirack

Burlington, skirack.com

…for outdoor enthusiasts Alpine Shop

South Burlington, alpineshopvt.com

Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel

Barre; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; St. Albans; Williston; lennyshoe.com

Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com

Patagonia Burlington Burlington, patagoniaburlington.com

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Burlington, skirack.com

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Monarch & the Milkweed Burlington, monarchandthemilkweed.com

Pepper Lee CBD

Burlington, pepperleecbd.com

Upstate Elevator Supply Co. Burlington, upstateelevator.com

Home & Garden Gifts …for the home Barge Canal Market

Burlington, bargecanalmarketvt.com

Capital Kitchen

Montpelier, capitalkitchenvt.com

Common Deer

Burlington, commondeer.com

Gardener’s Supply Company

Earl’s Cyclery and Fitness

Burlington; Lebanon, N.H.; Williston; gardeners.com

North Star Sports

Burlington, homeportonline.com

Old Spokes Home

Burlington, kissthecook.net

Burlington, Colchester, Shelburne, St. Albans; danformshoesvt.com

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Burlington, dearlucy.com

Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel

Barre; Plattsburgh, N.Y.; St. Albans; Williston; lennyshoe.com

Outdoor Gear Exchange Burlington, gearx.com

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Burlington, skirack.com

Homeport

Kiss the Cook

Anjou & the Little Pear Burlington, anjouvt.com

Barge Canal Market

Burlington, bargecanalmarketvt.com

Five Corners Antiques Essex Junction, 5cornersantiques.com

ReSOURCE

Barre, Burlington, Hyde Park, Williston; resourcevt.org

Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace

Burlington, vintageinspired.net

…FUR the whole family Guy’s Farm and Yard

Montpelier, Morrisville, St. Albans, Williston; guysfarmandyard.com

Houndstooth

Burlington, houndstoothvt.com

The Pet Advantage South Burlington, thepetadvantage.com

Pet Food Warehouse

Shelburne, South Burlington; pfwvt.com

The Quirky Pet

Montpelier, thequirkypet.com

…for art collectors Artisans Hand Craft Gallery

Montpelier, artisanshand.com

Common Deer

Burlington, commondeer.com

Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery Burlington, froghollow.org

Thirty-odd

Burlington, thirtyodd.com

Vermont Gift Barn South Burlington, vermontgiftbarn.com

Claussen’s Florist, Greenhouse & Perennial Farm

Colchester, claussens.com

Beauty & Body Gifts

Gardener’s Supply Company

…for self-care

Guy’s Farm and Yard

Burlington; Lebanon, N.H.; Williston; gardeners.com

City Market, Onion River Co-op

Montpelier, Morrisville, St. Albans, Williston; guysfarmandyard.com

Burlington, citymarket.coop

Red Wagon Plants

Lunaroma Aromatic Apothecary

Hinesburg, redwagonplants.com

Sam Mazza’s Farm Market

Burlington, lunaroma.com

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Colchester, sammazzafarms.com

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We all have that free-spirited aunt or “You can shave my legs when I’m dead!” college friend who joins us on our camping trips and steps out of her tent each morning to pee, keeping warm in a pair of socks. Let her stocking feet speak her mind with Blue Q’s “I FUCKING LOVE IT OUT HERE” SOCKS. $12.95 at Blue Moon Clothing & Gifts in Brandon.

As Sen. Bernie Sanders says, “If there was ever a moment when we needed to stand up and fight against the forces of oligarchy, this is that time.” With so many crises converging on us, it’s easy to throw up our hands in resignation. But despair is not an option — nor are cold hands. Folks marching for the cause will appreciate a sensible pair of BERNIE MITTENS, designed by local schoolteacher Jen Ellis. Maybe you saw Bernie wearing them at Joe’s thing in January? $49.99 at Vermont Teddy Bear in Shelburne.

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In honor of this year’s bumper harvest of wild mushrooms, give your favorite mycophile a screen-printed MUSHROOM TEA TOWEL created by Burlington’s Leanne Shunney. The artist credits her love of autumn and walks in the woods for inspiring the whimsical illustrations of six different mushrooms that grace both edges of the 100 percent cotton flour sack. $14 at leanneshunney.com or Golden Hour Gift Co. in Burlington and Winooski.

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Bring FOLDED BOOK ART to your book club gift exchange and watch the unusual, recycled-paper sculpture prompt lively discussion. Created from secondhand hardcovers by Norwich artist Luciana Frigerio, each custom-made piece involves hundreds of meticulous page folds to spell out a word when the book stands open. You can pick the book color and the word, but what could be better than “Joy” for a seasonal celebration of your reading posse? $65 at lfpaperworks.com.

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Since his field trip to Billings Farm & Museum over the summer, your preschooler hasn’t stopped talking about all the cool cows and chickens. Keep the fun going at home with Kristina Rodanas’ MOOOO! A BILLINGS FARM ALPHABET. Her watercolor and colored pencil illustrations are rich in detail and oh-so-Vermonty. $18.95 at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock.

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An avid reader, your stepson has a penchant for stories about human-animal relationships. Pick him up a copy of Vermont author Dayna Lorentz’s OF A FEATHER, called “unusual and poignant” by Kirkus Reviews. The middle-grade novel centers on an unlikely friendship between a foster kid and a great horned owl. $16.99 (hardcover) at Galaxy Bookshop in Hardwick and other local booksellers.

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Beauty & Body Your handsome husband has grown a beard for winter warmth. As much as you dig the scruffy look, it’s obvious the itchiness is getting to him. To the rescue: Feared Beard VT’s FROSTED WOODS BEARD BALM. Made in Burlington, this all-natural salve moisturizes and protects skin while imbuing it with an invigorating spearmint-pine scent. $16 at fearedbeardvt.com; also available at Healthy Living Market & Café in South Burlington and Williston.

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One of your favorite things about your BFF is her high-wattage smile. Help her keep the winter blahs at bay with Tata Harper’s BE ADORED LIP TREATMENT, a pick-me-up for any pout. Made in Vermont from skin-superfood ingredients that hydrate and plump, the lip tint “has a beautiful natural tone, like you just ate a bowl of berries,” one customer raved. $34 at tataharperskincare.com and be. Skin Clinic in Shelburne.

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From politics to the pandemic, the past few years have been rough on everyone — yourself included. Your 2022 New Year’s resolution is to adopt a more positive mindset, so get yourself THE GRATITUDE JOURNAL and start logging daily highlights. Science shows that people who practice gratitude train their minds to find more things to be grateful for, a habit that contributes to happier, healthier lives. $16.99 at Bear Pond Books in Montpelier and other local booksellers.

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Yoga has been grounding for your teen son during this rocky semester of the return to in-person learning. To help him and others continue the healing practice, give him a MEMBERSHIP TO STORY YOGA, which includes access to a digital yoga class library and options for unlimited passes to live classes. It all helps fund the Burlington nonprofit’s yoga teacher trainings and classes for folks in recovery. $5 to $50 per month at storyyogainc.org.

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An amateur mixologist, your niece is obsessed with Caledonia Spirits’ Barr Hill Gin. So she’ll get a buzz from the JUNIPER PERFUME, inspired by Barr Hill Gin’s botanical profile and part of Ondine, a collection of organic and wild essence perfumes blended in Vermont. With notes of juniper, honey, ginger, ylang ylang and white fir, every whiff is intoxicating. From $65 at Ondine in Montpelier.

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During market season, your farmer friend kept you stocked with kale and kohlrabi. It’s time to return the favor with CARROT CALENDULA SOAP, handmade by Craftsbury’s Green Village Soap. Any gardener would love to lather up with this veggie-forward face and body bar, featuring vitamin A and betacarotene antioxidants from carrot juice, plus the anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of calendula. $6.50 at greenvillagesoap.com.

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Experiences & Classes As the holiday season approaches, your uncle is already thinking about spring — he lives to hike Vermont’s mountains. Give him a MEMBERSHIP TO THE GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB and turn him on to the conservation nonprofit’s volunteer opportunities. Volunteers might become trailhead stewards, corridor monitors or bark mulch packers. He’ll dig it! Membership prices vary at greenmountainclub.org. Scouring your cousin’s Instagram, you discover she’s a total board game freak. When she visits after the holidays, surprise her with a GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE BOARDROOM in Burlington. Now you’ll have an excuse to get out of the house while your mothers discuss how you’re both not living up to your potential. Amounts vary at theboardroomvt.com.

Grandma is well into her second act, picking up new hobbies and skills left and right. You’ve seen pictures of her from the late ’60s performing with a folk band, but you know she’s rusty at best. Sign her up for GUITAR LESSONS at the Burlington Music Dojo so she’s ready to hit open mics in the New Year. Prices vary at burlingtonmusicdojo.com.

Your brother wants to learn mindfulness techniques but isn’t sure where to start. Sign him up for private MOVEMENT AND MINDFULNESS SESSIONS with Burlington performer and choreographer Hanna Satterlee, who founded Vermont Dance Alliance. Classes might incorporate yoga, dance, improvisation, meditation and writing. $75 for an hour or $90 for 90 minutes, at hannasatterlee.com.

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Winter is a tough time to find ways for the little ones to blow off steam, and your neighbor has four kids. Set her up with a DAY PASS TO WONDERFEET KIDS’ MUSEUM in Rutland. The rug rats can go wild with sensory tables, a wind tunnel and hands-on exhibits galore. $5 at wonderfeetkidsmuseum.org.

Much as you try to pamper your deserving wife, you’ve been told you don’t exactly have the magic touch when it comes to MASSAGE. Let the professionals at the Spa at Topnotch Resort in Stowe do the work for you. Rubdown options range from foot massage to CBD massage to the Topnotch signature massage, featuring heat therapy and house-blended aromatherapy oils. Various prices at topnotchresort.com.

Your sister and brother-in-law have a peculiar combination of tastes. They crave a backwoods escape, but only with a degree of built-in comfort. An OVERNIGHT IN A YURT is just the ticket, and Howling Moon Farm in Randolph offers one with homey amenities and proximity to nature. (“You’ll hear our sheep baaing to one another,” the listing promises.) Prices vary; details at howlingwolffarm.com.

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Listening & Reading Your girlfriend is too cool for corporate pop music. She’s all about supporting independent artists, but she also wants some smooth R&B and neo-soul for when you’re alone together and getting cuddly. Look no further than Burlington’s own Ivamae, who released a gorgeous record of slow jams this year called TENDER MEAT. Cut out the middleman and order the limited-edition vinyl for $50 from ivamae.bandcamp.com.

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For the bighearted bookworm on your list, the perfect page-turner is THE MOST COSTLY JOURNEY/EL VIAJE MÁS CARO. This stirring graphic anthology is a collection of eye-opening stories of Addison County migrant farmworkers, illustrated by New England cartoonists. Best of all, profits support the Open Door Clinic, a nonprofit that provides free health care to uninsured or underinsured Addison County residents. $17.99 at the Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne and other local booksellers.

Mom and Dad got serious about gardening during the pandemic — like, they texted you pictures of their growing peppers captioned, “Our babies!” Don’t take it personally. Lean into supporting their new obsession with a gift of THE NEW HEIRLOOM GARDEN: DESIGNS, RECIPES, AND HEIRLOOM PLANTS FOR COOKS WHO LOVE TO GARDEN,

the latest from Manchester cookbook author and kitchen garden designer Ellen Ecker Ogden. $24.99 at Everyone’s Books in Brattleboro and other local booksellers.

Buying a gift for a jam bandloving nephew is tough. He doesn’t need concert tickets because he’s already following his fave bands on tour, selling grilled cheeses in the parking lot. Trey Anastasio has you covered with BURN IT DOWN (LIVE). The Phish front man’s new release is a triple-disc album — and it’s live, so you won’t have to listen to your nephew complain about the studio ruining the jams. $54.97 at Pure Pop Records in Burlington.

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Give the gift of books Cousin Jenny is as obsessed with fitness classes as she is with selfimprovement. How to combine the two into a no-fail holiday gift? Get her THE SECRET TO SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH, the latest graphic memoir from acclaimed Vermont author and cartoonist Alison Bechdel. Bringing together Bechdel’s lifelong fascination with fitness fads and her search for enlightenment, the book spans cultural territory from Jack LaLanne to Jack Kerouac. $24 at Yankee Bookshop in Woodstock and other local booksellers.

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Your cable news-addicted uncle has got to lighten up. Take all the bad thoughts in his head and turn them into happy ones with a GIFT OF LAUGHTER. How about tickets to see DeAnne Smith (pictured) at Vermont Comedy Club on December 17 or 18? Known for silly yet incisive social commentary, the award-winning comedian can open listeners’ minds through punch lines. (If the curmudgeon in your life needs more than one show, opt for a gift certificate instead.) Prices vary at Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.

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Your dog-nephew — yes, that is a thing — never met a chew toy he didn’t disembowel within 15 minutes. He’ll get more wear out of Orvis’ ANIMAL SQUEAKY TOYS, plush playthings with reinforced seams and multiple squeakers that are designed to endure the most persistent pup jaws. Available animal shapes include squirrel, duck, sloth, trout, golden retriever and buffalo plaid-clad moose. $29.95 at Orvis in Manchester.

For your epicurean Eskapoo, only the best treats will do. The baked biscuits from Andy’s Dandys are made from human-grade ingredients like applesauce, honey and rolled oats. An apple-cheddar SNOW GLOBE TREAT, featuring a merry snowman with sugarfree yogurt icing, will delight any doggy. Or go big with the SNOW GLOBE GIFT BOX, which includes cinnamon-peanut bones and mini hearts. $4.89 and $13.89, respectively, at Andy’s Dandys in Richmond.

Working from home since March 2020, you’ve never enjoyed so much quality time with your Yorkshire terrier. But sometimes you actually need to, well, work from home — without canine interruption. Outward Hound’s BLUE PUZZLE CUBE DOG TOY provides hours of mentally engaging play. And when you finally get off that Zoom call, you can toss around the squeaky balls together. $16.79 at Pet Food Warehouse in Shelburne and South Burlington.

Garfield loves lasagna, but your cat Cheshire is mad about meatballs — colorful felt ones, that is. Made in Montpelier, Simply B Vermont’s CATNIP-FILLED RAVIOLI AND FELTED MEATBALL cat toy set features a proprietary herb blend that even catnip-indifferent kitties will enjoy. In an ingenious use of packaging, the ravioli and meatball toys can be returned to their tin to “recharge” the scent. $8.99 at simplybvt.com; also available at Houndstooth in Burlington.

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Like so many people, your in-laws took up bird-watching as a pandemic hobby. Indulge their avian admiration with a stunning INDIO BIRDHOUSE, handcrafted by Winooski woodworker Steve Hadeka. Featuring midcenturymodern architecture and appealing aqua accents, the fully functioning birdhouse can accommodate nuthatches, wrens and finches — or be displayed inside as the work of art it is. From $249 at pleasantranch.com.

Earlier this year, you adopted the floofiest kitten imaginable. Pay your pet-happiness forward by supporting the Humane Society of Chittenden County’s efforts to decrease the number of homeless kittens in the community. A DONATION TO KIRA’S FUND honors late Shelburne teen Kira Serisky, a cat foster parent who chronicled her devoted efforts on her Instagram, by covering spay and neuter costs for those in need through HSCC’s Community Pet Clinic. Donate any amount at hsccvt.org/kiras-fund.

Dining on the kitchen floor isn’t very glamorous. But four-legged friends can snarf their meals in style off a white-glazed FARM DOG BOWL from Farmhouse Pottery, a Woodstock studio that has earned praise from Oprah Winfrey. Sold in several sizes for your discerning pet, these dishes are handsome yet heavyweight, all the better to avoid kibble catastrophes. From $65 at Farmhouse Pottery in Woodstock.

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