Gifting Goodies

Shop local and surprise family and friends with presents from Tri-Village businesses

Chocolate Wonderland

Chocolate lovers will rejoice with a gift basket from Schakolad – even the basket is edible! Available in four different sizes, the baskets can be made of milk, dark or white chocolate and are filled with your choice of the store’s truffles or chocolates. The outside may be customized with a holiday greeting or phrase, making it the perfect gift for any occasion. www.schakolad.com/store23

Prize for the Eyes

Combine sight and style with glasses from Riverside eye Center. With a wide selection of designer sunglasses and eyeglasses, such as Kate Spade and Ray-Ban, you can choose the perfect frames for corrective or non-prescription lenses. Prices range from $150-$500 for a pair of custom glasses. www.riversideeyectr.com

Doggie Deals

Perfect a pooch’s behavior just in time for the new year with training sessions from Cameron Canine Training. This holiday season, trainer Heather Cameron is offering a special deal on training sessions: With the purchase of any two $70 sessions, Cameron is offering one session free of charge. 614-429-8596

Meat and Greet

Impress your dinner guests or holiday party host with this steak box from Huffman’s Market. Filled with two tenderloins, two rib-eyes and two strip steaks, each cut is made of Black Angus Choice beef from Lima, Ohio. The box is $59.99, but Meat Department Manager James Williams can customize any box, so prices vary. www.huffmansmarket.com

Storage Solutions

Help a friend or loved one get organized this holiday season with DIY Garage Solutions from Space Transitions. Mix and match the modular storage pieces, part of the Tuff Duty line by Sauder, and find a perfect, individualized solution for eliminating clutter and creating a more functional space. Prices range from $22-$265 per piece. www.spacetransitions.com

Pet Placemats

A pet’s “kitchen table” can be more than just a dish on the floor with one of these custom dog and cat bowl mats from K.A. Menendian Rug Gallery in the Grandview Heights area. Cat rugs are $45; dog rugs are $45 or $75, depending on size. www.karugs.com

Holiday Hair Care

Take the salon home with Aveda’s new invati hair care system from Nurtur the Salon. With the power of densiplex, an invigorating blend of herbs such as turmeric and ginseng, these products aim to restore hair’s strength and rehabilitate the scalp, treating thinning hair. Products include exfoliating shampoo and thickening conditioner for $24 each and scalp revitalizer for $60. www.nurtursalon.com

Creamy Creations

Present friends with a unique treat – a gift card from Cuzzin’s yogurt, perfect as a stocking stuffer or an accompaniment to a holiday greeting card. Cuzzin’s is offering a special on gift cards: buy five, get one free. The offer applies to any denomination.

www.uasupersite.com/cuzzins.htm

Restoring the Past

At The Defining edge, dated photographic memories can be transformed into lasting images. After digitally restoring the photos, owner Kelly McHarg scans the high-resolution images to a CD and provides printed proofs for sharing with friends and family. Services range from $5-$60, based on the extent of each project. www.adefiningedge.com

Foodie Fantasy

Get the creative culinary juices flowing with this Italian-inspired gift basket from Giant eagle Market District. For $69.99, the basket features 18 Market District items, including an assortment of pasta sauces, olive oils, teas and coffees. Also included are a tumbler, freezer tote and reusable shopping bag. www.marketdistrict.com

Peace on Earth

Used worldwide for meditation, relaxation and personal well-being, Tibetan Singing Bowls are an ideal way to reduce stress and invoke a sense of inner peace. At the Reiki Center on Grandview Avenue, these 6-inch bowls sell for $70 and are among the many items available in the center’s gift shop. www.thereikicenter.net

Perfect Pups

Know someone who got a puppy this holiday season? Make it easy to adjust to the new family member with the Best Beginnings training class from PosiDog The eight-week course covers topics including leash aggression and reactivity, handling and grooming difficulties, confinement and elimination issues at a cost of $129. The class is 90-minutes long for puppies seven to 18 weeks old and 75 minutes for dogs six months and older. www.posidog.com

That’s Amore

For the fine food lover in your life, assemble a customized gift box from The oilerie Columbus. Choose one of 10 pasta varieties and pair it with two bottles of olive oil or balsamic vinegar. Prices range from $42-$46.50. www.oilerie.com/columbus.php

Local Gems

Support a local artist by purchasing one of Treffry Caldwell’s finely crafted jewelry pieces from her line, Pluma Jewelry, at Grandview’s Thread shop. Caldwell, who creates her jewelry in Upper Arlington, uses semi-precious stones in all of her designs. The pieces are one of a kind and sell quickly, so check the store or website to find out what’s available now. www.threadongrandview.com

Game, Set, Match

The Babolat AeroPro Drive tennis racquet, used by tennis professionals such as Rafael Nadal, for $189.99, helps anyone play like a pro. If it’s not love at first sight, Tennis Ltd. in Upper Arlington also offers a Demo Program, which allows you to rent various raquets until you find the perfect one.

Elemental natureSM – based on Ayurveda, a 5,000 year-old Indian healing tradition – tells us the spirit of infinity, air, fire, water and earth are to be found in all living things, including you. When these elements are balanced, your skin looks healthy and radiant.

Treat yourself or someone special to the gift of an Aveda Facial. Purchase a gift certificate for a 60 or 90 minute facial and receive 20% off an Aveda skin care starter set. Offer expires 12-22-12.

614-486-7578

Huffman’s is your official source for all things local. Purchase Ohio Proud items for everyone on your list this holiday season. From locally raised meat to produce, confections, spices, wine, beer and liquor- Huffman’s has you covered.

614-486-5336

Short Cuts

Well-coiffed is well-loved when you purchase a Season Ticket from Sport Clips Upper Arlington. The pass entitles the bearer to six haircuts and 20 percent off products. And at just $102, you’ll save $30 compared to the cost of the cuts when purchased individually.

www.haircutmenupperarlingtonoh.com

Stress-free Scents

Everyone can use a little relaxation after the holidays, and Aveda’s stress-fix product line, available at Shear Impressions Hair Design, located off Dublin Road in Grandview, is the perfect gift to make that happen. The line includes a hydrating body lotion, infused soaking salts and a concentrated roller ball, with each item offering aromatic and therapeutic scents, such as lavender, lavandin and clary sage. Items range from $22-$40. 614-486-7578

Go Nuts

A brilliant gift for any holiday party, Krema Nut Company offers a 40 oz. tin that comes with an assortment of fine nuts. The Krema Gourmet Nut Trio, priced at $26.99, includes giant cashews, chocolate-covered almonds and a blend of pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds and cashews. www.krema.com

Gift Shop

Featuring handmade and unique gifts from local artists and vendors.

Crystal pendants, singing bowls, incense, homemade candles and teas and more!

Mention this Ad to Receive 10% Off Your Entire Purchase! (Offer expires Dec. 31, 2012)

Gift certificates and personalized gift packages available for various healing services.

1540 West Fifth Ave. (614) 486-8323 www.thereikicenter.net