In the Kitchen

Maybe he’d like a new shotgun or a guitar. Maybe a bicycle or a cigar cutter. He’ll be pleased.

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A wheelie cool gift

The Norco Indie 3 is a perfect bike for urbanites who enjoy riding in the city, as well as those who ride a bicycle to work. It is designed to tackle curbs, sidewalks, bumps, potholes, and every other obstacle found on city streets. This 24-gear bicycle features hydraulic brakes and can be found at Epic Cycles in Clermont.

Pull his strings

Has he been itching to learn the guitar? Consider the Yamaha F325, a steel-string acoustic guitar that is ideal for beginners. It can be purchased at Family Music Clermont, which offers private lessons to help accelerate the learning process.

Make him a fan-atic

If he is a football fan who supports local high schools, then buying him some game-day gear would certainly be an appropriate gift. At Bodies in Motion in Clermont, you can purchase T-shirts, polo shirts, and jackets representing Lake Minneola High School, South Lake High School, and East Ridge High School.

Let him ride shotgun

Many boys and girls remember running down the stairs, looking under the Christmas tree, and seeing their very first shotgun. Let Dad relive those memories by purchasing the Mossberg 500 for him. You’ll receive a good “bang” for your buck with this pump-action shotgun, which features a snap-on fiber optic front sight, a heat shield, and pistol grip—all the bells and whistles with a reasonable price tag. This tactical gun, which is ideal for home defense, can be purchased at Firebase Tactical LLC in downtown Groveland.

Take his breath away

Xikar cigar cutters are “bold, masculine, and beautifully engineered,” according to the company’s website. Made in Germany and warrantied for a lifetime, they are the crème de la crème of cigar cutters. They can be purchased at Ol’ Times Smoke Shop in Clermont.

The odd, the amusing, and the novel all are among the inexpensive gift ideas for that certain secret gift receiver.

Give a message

Say what you really mean in sarcastic eloquence with vintagestyle signs for the home or office. Need something for “that” coworker? “Hey, I found your nose. It was up in my business.” Or, share philosophy: “Lord, give me coffee to change the things I can change and wine to accept the things I can’t.” The signs are hanging at Ambrosia on the Square in The Villages.

Take it easy

Christmas in the Sunshine State is a little different, and these tree ornaments reflect beach life and retirement living: Santa reclining in a lounge chair outside the Surf Shop, or Villagers hitting the links in their favorite T-shirt attire. A variety of offbeat ornaments can be found at the Purple Pig in The Villages.

Try to keep up

Upscale Secret Santas know what today’s gifts are all about: technology. The Padrone CatEye gizmo helps cyclists from mountain bikers to street spinners keep track of speed, mileage, calorie consumption, and much more on the largest display available. This gift can be tracked down at Village Cycles in Wildwood.

Drink up!

Tumblers and mugs by Tervis are the perfect holiday gift, not only because they keep your hot chocolate hot and your iced tea iced, but also because you can personalize them. Designs include sports logos, Disney, sun and outdoors, kids’ favorites, emojis, and more. Stainless steel tumblers launched this year. Check out the Tervis store in Lady Lake.

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Kiss the frog

Customers can’t get enough of these novelty frog figurines made of durable poly-stone and painted in glossy green with copper toes. They come in a variety of poses—golfers love the club-swinging frog, while women like the lady frog holding a cocktail. Pick up a frog at Picture You in Lady Lake.