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Holiday Gift Guide

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Holiday Gift Guide Contents Checking Off Your Holiday List.................... 8 What to do this Holiday Season................. 13 Set Sail with Santa.......................................... 16 3 Simple Ways to Save Time and Money.............................. 18 Trim a Tree Returns to Foley........................ 21 Holiday Activities for the Family................22 All Aboard the Arctic Express..................... 23 12 Gifts of Christmas from the Garden............................................. 24

Publisher Parks Rogers

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Editor

Destiny Brown destiny@gulfcoastmedia.com

Advertising Jeniece Bouzan Frank Kustura LouAnn Love

Layout and Design Cary Howard Leigh Mitchell

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Advertiser Index B&B Pecan Company.............................11 Badcock Home Furnishings.................19 Baldwin Tractor....................................... 27 Bungalows...............................................26 Christmas ‘Round the Corner...............18 Colony at the Grand................................ 5 Desoto’s Seafood Kitchen....................21 Diamond Jewelers................................... 3 Eastern Shore Centre............................. 17 Elberta Hardware......................................7 Furniture Mart...........................................16 Home Boy Brewing.................................. 9 Hughes Funeral Home.........................23 Kathy’s Package Store...........................21 Lee Drug Store........................................22 Manning Jewelry...................................... 9 Mossy Oak Store......................................11 Parke Place Jewelry.............................25 Parkway Equipment..............................25 Piggly Wiggly............................................ 6 Punta Clara Kitchen...............................18 Rick’s Gun & Pawn Shop.......................19 Riviera Utilities........................................20 Robertsdale Feed, Seed & Supply.....19 Robertsdale Rent All............................. 27 Southern Antiques..................................12 Spas of Eden............................................16 The Happy Olive.....................................15 Ware Jewelers.......................................... 2 The Wharf.................................................28

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Checking Off Your Holiday List with

LOCAL BUSINESSES

BY DESTINY BROWN

Baldwin County offers a variety of boutiques, family owned restaurants and shops, and other local businesses that would be glad to help you check off your holiday list! Once again, it’s that time of year for the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and to assist with holiday shopping, it might be helpful to know a few of the local businesses and what they have to offer. Baldwin County offers many stores to find gifts and gadgets for you and your loved ones to enjoy during the holiday season.

RETAILERS

Badcock Furniture, Daphne

Family owned & operated, the Daphne Badcock store was the very first to open in Alabama. Carrying name brand furniture, appliances, bedding and accessories, for 32 years.Owner Michelle Sulcer says “I take pride in getting to know all of my customers and their family, they are like friends when they come into my store. I’ve seen their kids grow up, and now their kids are growing up, three generations shopping with me.”

B&B Pecan, Fairhope

Established in 1956, B&B helps you with your holiday gift shopping. They have a wide range of gift items and one is certain to fit any budget for family or corporate gifts and will ship for you.

Pecans, candied pecans, combo tins and holiday gift bags. Stop by or shop online.

Bungalows, Foley and Orange Beach

At Bungalows we pride ourselves on carrying your favorite brands in home decor, accessories and jewelry such as Pandora, Vera Bradley, Kameleon, John Mederios, Brighton, Waxing Poetic, Arthur Court, Sid Dickens, Lampe Berger, Thymes and many many more! Keep your drinks and other cold items cool with the popular YETI products. Offering a variety of merchandise including coolers and beer sized tumblers, these products are known to sell out quickly. “One thing that is great for the beach is the YETI tumblers, For spring break, we’ll see a lot more of those products coming in. We’re really building our YETI products and we’re excited about that.”

Christmas ‘Round the Corner, Fairhope

We have all your Christmas needs, from nautical to hunting & fishing, ballerina and fairy ornaments. Also offering Christopher Radko from Poland, Old World Christmas, and blown glass Egyptian ornaments. Other collectibles include Dept. 56 Snow Babies, Karen Dideon Santas, Steinbach Nutcrackers from Germany and Mark Roberts Elves.

Diamond Jewelers, Gulf Shores

Diamond Jewelers is a family owned & operated jewelry store in the heart of Gulf Shores. Established in 1947, we carry national name brands such as Pandora, Alwand Vahan & Lafonn along with over 500 designs of diamond rings and bands to fit any style and budget. We also carry diamond jeweler that will make every occasion extraordinary. Come experience relaxed jewelry shopping unlike any other. “Small Town, Big Diamonds” 8 Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide December 2016

Eastern Shore Centre

Experience the Eastern Shore’s lifestyle shopping center strategically located at the intersection of I-10 and State Highway 181.

A unique gathering place, Eastern Shore Centre features Dillard’s and Belk combined with specialty stores and a variety of dining options.

Stroll through delightfully landscaped streets to meet friends and family for an open-air musical performance at the community courtyard, browse the shops for the latest fashions or relax in the community courtyard and enjoy the dancing water fountain.

Eastern Shore Centre...it’s what you’ve been missing.

Furniture Mart, Bay Minette

Furniture Mart in Bay Minette has been locally owned and operated for more than 39 years. Offering furniture for every room in your home and major appliances. They handle popular name brands such as Lane. Stop by today and check out their selections of mattresses,bedding and home décor items. Furniture Mart offers in-home financing and is open Monday through Saturday for your shopping convenience.

Happy Olive, Fairhope and Orange Beach

The Happy Olive specializes in providing the absolute best extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, gourmet mustards, stuffed olives, olive salads, bruschetta, sea salts, pewter, acrylics, Ronaldo Jewelry and many other unique gift items from around the world. Customer service and education remain at the basis of all of our products and services.

The Happy Olive purchases only the most health-beneficial, natural and organic products and is dedicated to serving our customers with the highest quality products. After-hours tastings, gatherings and educational sessions are also offered.

Home Boy Brewing Company, Foley

Home Boy Brewing Company has everything you need to make your beer and wine. Owned by John and Joy McCombs, it offers a wide range of home brewing and wine making supplies and equipment. “Just in time for the Holidays, “HO HO” merlot.”

We now sell wine! Located at 17714 US Hwy 98, Foley. Call 251979-0499 for more information. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.

- 6 p.m.

Kathy’s Package Store

Same name and location, new owner! Over 500 wines, more than 400 beers, we also have Champagne and Hard-to-find Cordials & Liqueurs. We also have Fine Cigars, cigarettes, Gift Bags, Glasses, Accessories, Drink Mixes, Sodas, Juices and Ice, making Kathy’s your true one stop shop for your Holiday entertaining. Support Wildlife, throw a party!

Manning Jewelry, Foley

Since 1949, Manning Jewelry has proudly served the Alabama Gulf Coast and visitors from around the world. Harry and Rose Manning opened their store in downtown Foley in 1949 and today

their son, Glenn Manning continues the family tradition. Manning Jewelry is renowned for it’s selection of quality fine jewelry, unique fashion jewelry, exquisite gifts, and our award winning custom designs. We have consistently been named Baldwin County’s favorite jeweler in the Sunny 105.7’s People’s Choice Awards.

Manning Jewelry is not only a jewelry store, but a jewelry factory. We manufacture and design our own line of tropically inspired jewelry, “Islands”, made with diamonds, gemstones, sterling silver and karat gold. Most pieces are one-of-a-kind or custom designed. Manning Jewelry can handle the most delicate repair work, and we have a state-of-the-art custom design department using the latest 3-D technology to produce jewelry from concept to finished piece, all under one roof. Nothing is impossible.

Tradition lives on at Manning Jewelry in Foley and so does the value, service and relationship you will experience while shopping with us.

Mossy Oak, Foley

Lynn Schubert, store manager of Mossy Oak, said that the store has plenty of Southern charm and sports inspiration for gift givers.

“We have camo for the entire family, from newborn to granddad, including the dog,” she said with a laugh. “We also carry an entire line of Under Armour, and we have Tervis Tumblers that make a great gift. We also have team T-shirts including Alabama and Auburn items.

We do carry Yeti coolers and we have a complete selection

of Mossy Oak logo items. We also have John Deere toys for the younger ones. And our trained staff is on hand to help you out with your selection.”

Parke Place Jewelry, Foley

Paula Parke said the store has a wide variety of items.

“Parke Place Jewelry in Foley since 1999 is your local jewelry store,” she said. “The largest selection of pre-owned and gemstone jewelry in Baldwin County, we have something for everyone. We offer repair service for your gold and silver jewelry in house.”

Paula also said shoppers can make and save money instead of just spending it.

“Need some holiday cash? Parke Place Jewelry will buy your old gold and silver,” Paula said. “Now through Christmas is 50 percent off cash sales store wide (some exclusions apply.) Visit us at Parke Place Jewelry, 105 S. McKenzie St. in downtown Foley Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Be sure to check out our eBay store. Silver and Jewelry polishing service available. Make your jewelry look new again. Watch batteries starting at $10.

Visit at HYPERLINK “http://www.parkplacejewelry.com/”www. parkplacejewelry.com. We look forward to seeing you this holiday season.

Ask us how 251 979-0499 17714 HWY 98 W Foley, AL 36535

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Punta Clara, Fairhope

Began in 1952 as a backyard hobby by Dorothy Brodbeck Pacey, Punta Clara kitchen has grown into a family owned and operated business that now involves four generations of Pacey’s. Our specialty candies are still made from scratch using old treasured family recipes. They are known for homemade specialty candies, pickles, jams, preserves, and jellies. Custom orders and gift baskets welcome. Will ship.

Ricks Gun and Pawn, Foley and Loxley

Layaway now for Christmas. Brian Lowell, treasurer of Rick’s Gun, offers ideas for shoppers this season in two locations, Foley and Loxley.

“A lot of people are coming in looking for camouflage clothing, guns, gun accessories, ammunition, billiards accessories, music stuff, guitars and strings.”

Open a partial day Christmas Eve.

Southern Antiques, Fairhope

Over 100 booths in one large climate controlled space.

Southern Antiques and Accents has that special gift for the hard-to-buy-for friend or family member. Collectibles, glassware, repurposed items, furniture and primitives. Share an inviting space with jewelry, vintage items and yard art. Something for everyone!

Southern Antiques Downtown, Fairhope

Two Fairhope locations! Greeno Rd and Downtown for antiques, collectibles, sterling, home décor, farm house, shabby chic, lighting, patio furniture, jewelry, paint lines, candles and gifts. Check out our Black Friday Deals, Ladies Night, First Friday Open House and our other monthly events.

The Colony at the Grand, Fairhope

On the historic grounds of the Grand Hotel just outside of Fairhope, Alabama, lies a place set apart by the very hand of nature. It’s a place where earth and sky, wind and water conspire to relax the body and restore the spirit. Here, somewhere between low tide and high tea, you can do as much as your heart desires or as little as your conscience allows. It is a luxury condominium residence called The Colony at the Grand. And it’s unlike any other residential real estate you’ve ever seen on Mobile Bay.

Ware Jewelers, Spanish Fort

Ware Jewelers offers a truly extraordinary selection of diamonds, jewelry, watches, and gifts while maintaining their foundation of exceptional customer service and outstanding values due to their unrivaled buying power. Their extended line of customer services include in house custom designs, jewelry and watch repair, engraving, and gift-wrapping, all at the Eastern Shore Centre.

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Baldwin Tractor and Equipment, Robertsdale

Baldwin Tractor and Equipment take pride in being the hometown Kubota Tractor dealer of Baldwin County. They also offer tractors, construction equipment, residential and commercial mowers, utility vehicles and more. Baldwin Tractor offers a wide range of popular manufacturers such as Bush Hog, Land Pride and Taylor Pittsburgh. They are also a full sales, service and parts dealership. Introducing the newest Kubota Zero Turn Mowers.

Desoto’s Seafood Kitchen, Gulf Shores

Award winning DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen, one of Gulf Shores,

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Alabama’s favorite family restaurants features fresh seafood, chicken, pasta, steak, home style sides, salads and sandwiches.

Our daily lunch specials include seafood, chicken, country fried and hamburger steak, ham, 12 great homemade sides, and our fabulous fresh baked rolls. Our dinner menu features exquisite appetizers, seafood favorites prepared your way: fried, broiled, grilled, blackened, steamed, or Cajun style, plus chicken and pasta dishes and one great Hawaiian Ribeye steak. Try the fresh catch and have it prepared New Orleans, Mediterranean, Caribbean, or our house favorite Pecan Encrusted Style. We offer an excellent wine choices and homemade desserts to compliment your meal. We’re located just one block north of the Gulf of Mexico, in the heart of Gulf Shores, so stop in on your next visit to the beach.

Eden Spa & Salon

Show your loved one how much you care this season by giving a Gift Certificate for one of their many luxurious and pampering services. A favorite by locals and visitors since 1999, Eden Spa & Salon is a 10- time winner of The People’s Choice Award for Best Spa & Salon On The Island. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine when you spend a day or an hour for a happier and more stylish you! Come in for hair and nail services, facials, body wraps, make up, massages and more. Gift Certificates available, Save $10 for every $50 Gift Certificate purchased through Dec. 31. For more information, call 251-981-8600.

Elberta Hardware, Elberta

We exist to serve our community by putting our customers first. Our products are high quality and nationally recognized to ensure that they meet your needs and our certified technicians provide both warranty and out of warranty services. Our goal is to help the community one satisfied customer at a time. Visit Elberta Hardware today so we can help you with what you need.

Hughes Funeral Home, Daphne

Offering traditional funeral and on-site cremation services for 11 years. Hughes Funeral Home is family owned and operated and offers a personal touch by meeting the unique needs of the families that they serve.

Parkway Equipment, Loxley

For years, customers have turned to Parkway Equipment for all their outdoor equipment and repair needs. Neighbors come back time-and-time again because they know Parkway Equipment is committed to helping them find the right product for the job! So what makes them stand out from the rest — their promise to give you the very best equipment for your home or business, and to keep that equipment running right for as long as you own it.

Piggly Wiggly Fairhope, Foley, Loxley and Spanish Fort

Manning’s Piggly Wiggly grocery stores serve you with the experience of several generations in the grocery business. Danny Manning, owner of today’s stores, offers the best in customer service, produce, meats and a great overall shopping experience.

Manning’s Piggly Wiggly stores offer services you may not find in larger chain stores. Manning’s personnel will do their very best to find that special order item you can’t find anywhere else.

Manning’s Piggly Wiggly stores specialize in the best customer service, produce, meats and a great overall shopping experience.

Great selection of wine with listings.

Robertsdale Feed, Seed & Supply, Inc., Robertsdale

Step back in time and move forward in pleasure at Robertsdale Feed, Seed and Supply. In business since 1931, the General Store offers a nice assortment of jams, jellies, butter, cheeses and a complete line of Amish Foods. Also carrying Melissa and Doug Toys and Torie and Howard Organic Candy. Attention hunters, they carry hunting gear, boots, jeans and much more! Make a little time to browse — you will be glad you did.

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Fairhope Ave

Stroll through our huge selection of many interesting pieces including Architectural pieces, yard art, Paintings, Jewelry, re purposed and Shabby Chic.

Greeno Rd

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(Behind Pizza Hut) Morphy Ave

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What to do

November 25 – December 31 Bellingrath’s Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Closed December 25 Enjoy one of the most popular holiday events in the Southeast.

Stroll through the gardens with more than three million twinkling lights in over 1,000 custom designed set pieces in 14 scenes. Tour the Bellingrath Home decorated in its holiday finery. Extended hours to 9:00 PM. Photos with Santa on weekends and the week of Christmas. Complete your holiday shopping in the beautiful Bellingrath Gift Shop!

PHONE: (251) 973-2217 WEBSITE: http://www.bellingrath.org

November 25 – December 24 Arctic Express

Wales West RV Resort and Light Railway Fri’s, Sat’s, and Sun’s, 4 to 9 p.m.; Beginning Dec. 12, open nightly, 4 to 9 p.m. Admission is $15/person, plus tax. Two years and under are free. More information inside this issue.

November 18 - January 14 Ice Skating at The Wharf

Mon-Fri 4-10 p.m.; Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Christmas Break (Dec. 17-Jan.3) 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Lace ‘em up and come skate through a winter wonderland at The Wharf this holiday season! $10 to skate (including skate rental), $13 for skating and ferris wheel combo, $80 frequent skater pass (10 skates), $3 for a pair of socks. Full calendar of winter activities here: http://www.alwharf.com/calendar/

November 18 – January 14 Holiday SPECTRA

Main Street A special production of the SPECTRA sound & light spectacular will be performed each night at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. down Main Street.

Always begins the second Friday in November with the event continuing through December 21 Trim-A-Tree Tanger Outlet Suite 230, 2601 S McKenzie St Foley AL 36535 foleyartcenter.com/time-a-tree/ Local Artists and craftsmen have created quality, unique one-ofa-kind ornaments, decorations, floral’s, pottery, jewelry, and fine artwork to be sold on consignment. Sponsored by the Foley Art Center. Open Daily through December 21st.

December 9, 16, 23 Photos with Santa at The Wharf

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Santa Claus will visit The Wharf every weekend including Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 6 p.m. Various portrait packages will be available for purchase onsite.

November 25 - December 31 Live Animals in Santa’s Village

The Wharf, Orange Beach Bring the family out to enjoy a petting zoo, kids activities, camel rides and pony rides in Santa’s Village.

Thursdays & Fridays: 4-10 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays: noon-10 p.m.

Entry (includes petting zoo & bouncy houses): $5; Camel Ride: $5; Pony Ride: $5; Combo (includes entry, pony & camel rides): $12

December 8-10, 15-17 Polar Express at Derailed Diner

6 p.m. For six magical nights, Derailed Diner’s authentic dining car inside the Oasis Travel Center, 27801 County Road 64 at the I-10 Wilcox Exit, will be transformed into the train car from the children’s book “The Polar Express.” Admission is free for children ages 4 to 12. The event is limited to 60 participants per night, reservations are required, 251-960-1152.

December 9 Daphne Christmas Parade Main Street, 6:30 p.m.

December 9 – December 11 The Coastal Christmas Spectacular “Christmas on Miracle Street”

7-8:30 p.m., 5:45-6:30 p.m. on Sunday Foley & Loxley First Baptist Music & Drama Ministries.

FREE “early seating” tickets will be made available to allow entry between 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Please contact the church offices for more information.

December 9 – December 11 Walk Through Bethleham

Bethel Baptist Church, Robertsdale 6-8 p.m.

December 9 and December 10 5th Annual Merry Market

Orange Beach Event Center, The Wharf Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

5th Annual Merry Market, Unique Gifts, Arts And Crafts Expo.

Admission is free and it’s open to the public. Register for daily door prize drawings.

Live remote broadcast with Sunny 105.7 FM on Friday 10-noon.

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What to do

December 9 and 10 Elf the Musical Jr.

South Baldwin Community Theater 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores 7:30 -9:30 p.m.

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his halfbrother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

December 9 and 10 34th Annual Christmas Fest Bay Minette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

A time honored tradition featuring arts and crafts vendors, live music, food vendors, kid’s activities and the annual Christmas parade. Friday evening is always a draw with the Ping Pong Ball Drop where many wonderful prizes are up for grabs! Sponsored by the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, this signature event promises to be a memorable one.

December 10 Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

Begins at LuLu’s and ends at Cobalts 5:30 p.m.

The 31st Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade will take place.

To enter your boat in the parade please complete the form below.

There will be a mandatory captain’s meeting 6:00 pm Friday, December 9th @ LuLu’s . Don’t have a boat? Charter boats are available to host your group. This makes for a great office or company holiday party. Call 251-968-2300 for more information.

If you have any questions please email Suzette Mimms at HYPERLINK “mailto:suzette@mygulfcoastchamber.com”suzette@ mygulfcoastchamber.com.

December 10 Santa Saturdays

Fairhope Museum of History in downtown Fairhope 10 a.m.-noon Santa will be visiting Fairhope on December 3 and 10 for “Fairhope’s Santa Saturdays.” Parents may bring their cameras to take pictures. Live entertainment will be provided by Center Stage Performance.

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December 10 City Rhythm Big Band

Loxley Civic Center 7-10 p.m.

Come out for an evening of wonderful music and dancing with this 18-piece big band of all professional musicians.

December 10

Billy Claus at LuLu’s LuLu’s, Gulf Shores 2 p.m.

Poor Billy Claus is allergic to snow! So what better place for him to come and celebrate the holidays but LuLu’s? Come enjoy as this delightful children’s book, written by Lucy Buffett, comes to life. Enjoy a full day of arts & crafts, live music and get your picture taken with Billy Claus and his LuLuBelle’s. Make sure to leave Billy your Christmas list so that he can personally deliver it to his brother Santa Claus.

December 10 Loxley Christmas Parade

Parade begins at Loxley Church of God and travels up Highway 59 (Hickory Street) to Loxley Municipal Park. Snacks and photo opportunities with Santa will be available at the park following the parade.

10 a.m.

December 10 Summerdale Christmas Parade

Parade begins on Fourth Street and will travel Broadway, Northwest First Street, Jefferson, West Fourth Street and back to Broadway 4:30 p.m.

December 10 Pancakes and Pictures with Santa Foley United Methodist Church 8:30-11 a.m.

Cost is a $5 donation.

December 12 Foley Civic Center East Laurel Avenue 7 to 8:30 p.m.

December 13 Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert

Daphne Civic Center 7-9 p.m.

Baldwin Pops Holiday Concert Santa Claus will make a visit!

What to do

December 16 Daphne Snow & Movie Night Lott Park Main Street, Daphne

December 16 Christmas Concert

6:30 p.m.

Baldwin EMC, 19600 Alabama 59, Summerdale

December 17 Mom’s Day Out

Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Holiday workshop for ages 6-10. Kids will decorate cookies, make wrapping paper, and more! Lunch provided. $35

December 17 and 18 Sail with Santa at Wild Hearts

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

January 1 Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip

Noon Join in the fun by starting the New Year with a plunge in the Gulf with hundreds of other revelers for the 32nd year of this event.

Plungers get free beer and a buffet with black-eyed peas and other traditional New Year’s Day fare.

January 1 Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club Polar Bear Dip

Hangout Noon This is the sixth year for the plunge in Gulf Shores. T-Shirt sales benefit the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics. After dipping the Hangout will provide the plungers with chili to warm them back up.

Located across from Perdido Beach Resort (27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.)

2-3:30 p.m. $25 per adult, $15 per child Photos with Santa, cookies and holiday beverages. Get in the holiday spirit with Santa and his elves aboard!

December 31 - January 1 Fairhope’s New Year’s Eve Family Celebration

The City of Fairhope will again be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve Celebration in the streets of downtown Fairhope.

Residents and visitors are invited to bring their families and ring in the New Year. The festivities will take place at the corner of Fairhope Avenue and Church Street featuring live entertainment, children’s face painting, plus fireworks once the clock strikes twelve. Don’t miss this exciting downtown celebration in Fairhope!

Many downtown restaurants will be open for those who wish to eat in downtown and then just hangout until midnight. Section Street will be left open to through traffic; handicap parking will be available on Section Street in designated handicap areas and in the parking lot behind Julwin’s.

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A unique social & sensory shopping experience!

December 31 - January 1 Noon Year’s Eve

LuLu’s in Gulf Shores 10 a.m.

Think your year couldn’t possibly get any better, just wait and see what LuLu’s has in store to help you end the year with a bang.

LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve party is pure excitement around every corner. There will be delicious food, sandcastle building contest, arts & crafts, live kid friendly music, zoo animals, face painting. Count down to noon with kid-friendly fireworks and a huge beach ball drop.

314-B De La Mare Avenue | Fairhope, AL 36532 p: 251.929.0711 | f: 251.929.0710 NOW OPEN 25741 Perdido Beach Blv’d., Suite I | Orange Beach, AL 36561 p: 251.981.1557 Both Stores Open Monday-Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12:30-5 through Christmas info@happyolive4.com | www.happyolive4.com | The Happy Olive

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December 17-18 in Orange Beach

Santa’s sleigh just got a whole lot bigger! On December 17 and 18, Santa and his elves will trade their regular sleigh and reindeer for Wild Hearts, a 53-foot catamaran in Orange Beach. Get your jingle bells ready for a coastal

Christmas, complete with holiday music, refreshments and, of course, Old St. Nick.

These special Santa Sails only happen two days of the year. With his busy schedule, Santa will be heading back to the North Pole to make his list and check it twice before Christmas Eve sails around. With limited sailings, Santa’s crew recommends reserving your spot early. The Santa Sails will be Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Please arrive at the dock 30 minutes prior to departure.

Reserve your spot by calling 251-981-6700. You can also book online at www.SailWildHearts.com. Admission is $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 2-12; children under 2 sail free. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera along.

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• Rethink Décor: Swap more costly flowers and wreaths for fresh fruit to create a festive feel without breaking the bank. Place lemons and limes in a clear bowl for a colorful centerpiece. Add cheer to doors by hanging a pomegranate from a ribbon. Use any of the extra citrus to garnish drinks. Add warmth to table settings by surrounding candles with pears and cranberries.

• Pick a Gift Theme: When possible, personalize presents for close family and friends, but pick a theme for the rest of your gift list. Scour sites, circulars and shelves for the best deal and then buy in bulk. Whether you choose pajamas, chocolate gift sets or hats and mittens, this tactic will also help cut down on multiple shopping trips and maximize your gift giving budget.

• Skip the Checkout Line: Technology is making shopping for gifts and entertaining essentials faster and more convenient. For example, the new Sam’s Club Scan & Go app lets you bypass the traditional checkout lane.

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The tasks and expenses that pile up during the holiday season can feel endless; but there are some simple strategies you can employ to make your yearend festivities less stressful and perhaps even more meaningful (StatePoint.)

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Hanging the mistletoe, watching your town’s annual Christmas parade, posing for pictures with jolly, old Saint Nick. There’s no shortage of activities for families to enjoy this holiday season.

O Christmas Tree Most families kick off their Christmas with the ultimate decorating feat: putting up the tree. Whether you haul yours out of your attic year after year or you wander through a maze of fresh firs searching for the perfect tree to take home, it just doesn’t feel like Christmas until the tree is up and decorated. String it with popcorn or adorn it with heirloom glass ornaments. Whatever your style is what works.

Made with Love Hosting a holiday party? Or maybe looking for gifts that have the perfect homemade touch? Start baking. More and more, people are going back into the kitchen rather than a store to put a labor of love and flour and sugar to give to friends, co-workers and loved ones as gifts. Bonus tip: A cookie-decorating afternoon is a great way for kids of all ages to get involved.

And, thanks to the help of Pinterest, there are dozens of different ways to package them for that festive look.

Glass jars for cookie mix wrapped in a bow? Fudge from your grandmother’s secret recipe packaged in red and green cellophane? Your “world-famous” Oreo balls put into holiday tins?

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Traditions, Old and New Think about some of the things you look forward to experiencing each holiday, year in and year out. Is it watching Christmas Vacation and laughing at the same jokes like it’s the first time you’ve heard them? Is it Christmas shopping with your mother? Drinking eggnog? These are all things we can only do at one point in the year. Here are some other traditions maybe you haven’t thought of: • Elf on the Shelf: yes, it can be tricky for parents to keep this one up night after night for an entire month but kids get a big kick out of waking up each morning and finding out what mischief their “elf ” got into overnight.

• Caroling: do you see groups of carolers nowadays? Don’t let this tradition fade out - get out there and sing!

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• Christmas Eve church service: It doesn’t get more Christmas-y than a candlelight service on Dec. 24.

• Looking at Christmas lights: The ever popular event. Packing your entire family into one car and riding around town looking for the best display of Christmas lights. If your lucky, you know of a house that has their lights timed to music, just be cautious of the traffic these houses tend to bring to the street.

By now you’ve got a list in your head of things you plan to do with your family this season. And hey, even if you don’t get to do everything you planned, make sure you still take time to relax and enjoy the celebration and memories you’re making.

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Gardeners do seem to be a proud bunch of what the garden produces all year long and they love to share. Christmas is a wonderful time to take an exploratory walk along the garden paths and gather snips of herbs, flowers, pods, nuts and greenery to lovingly fashion into thoughtful gifts that will leave friends and family marveling at your kind creativity. Herbs, flowers, leaves and even seeds, with just a bit of effort, can be turned into much appreciated gifts from the heart with little expense. Here are 12 quick and easy gift ideas from the garden that fortunate friends will love receiving.

1. Keepsake potpourri On that walk through the garden, gather dried flowers to add to petals previously saved from special occasions that have been tossed together over the years. To these, add pieces of herbs and fruits gathered from the garden and package it all in a pretty jar or bottle tied with a festive ribbon. This gift is sure to please romantic young girls and sentimental mothers alike.

2. Herbed and scented jellies and jams Of course, herbs and fruits are best enjoyed in season, but herbed jelly or jam on warm toast can do wonders for the start of a winter day. If you don’t care to make your own jelly or jam, don’t let that stop you. You can flavor store bought jams and jellies with 1/3 cup of your own freshly chopped herbs, adding that personal touch and turning common pantry items into tantalizing rosemary-apple jelly for glazing a ham or marmalade-mint jelly to spread summer bounty on winter toast. Homemade herb jellies are a great gift idea and make a flavorful seasoning addition to your own pantry.

3. Herbal sugars A sweet way to share your garden herbs is to make herbal sugars using dried herbs, flowers and foliage from outside. These add the elements of nature and fragrance to the holidays. Flavoring usual ingredients, such as sugar, with herbs can infuse baked goods such as cookies, cakes and biscuits with the fresh flavors of the herb garden. Simply select three or four sprigs of fresh herbs like lavender, mint, rosemary, sage or thyme and gently bruise the leaves with a spoon to release the oils. Add two cups of sugar into the herbs in 24 Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide December 2016

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an airtight container and store for two weeks or so. This delicious herbal sugar can be used to flavor home baked goodies, iced tea or lemonade or homemade jellies.

4. Garden-imprinted candles Candle making can be a bit messy, but a ready made candle can be given a personal touch from the garden by melding leaves, flowers, ferns or herbs right into the wax. Select large, fat candles with enough surface area to be decorated. Begin by dipping the candle into a large saucepan of boiling water. Use tongs to dip the candle in and hold for one or two minutes, then remove. Place the warm candle on parchment paper and work quickly to impress your flowers or leaves into the softened wax on the sides of the candle. When you have the design that you want, re-dip the candle into the water to coat and seal the herbs onto the candle. Your lovely, special and natural gift is ready to be wrapped and given away.

5. Herb infused oils One of the most perfect ways to preserve fresh herbs is to make herbal oils. Herbs blended with oils are the perfect way to spice up any recipe and a batch can be whipped up in no time. When poured into decorative, shapely bottles, the flavored oils make a most impressive gift from your kitchen. Good choices for herbal oil infusion include basil, bay, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, rosemary,tarragon and thyme. Allow your chosen herbs to dry thoroughly before stuffing a sprig or two into your chosen bottles.

Warm a light oil, such as sunflower, safflower, olive or peanut and pour over the herbs. Allow to sit out of sunlight for about a week before presenting your gift. Remind the receiver that these special homemade oils will be good for only two months or so.

6.Plant cuttings as party favors and place card holders If you will be inviting friends to a holiday party or dinner, this personal touch will dress up your table and then, taken home to dress up your friends’ homes. Gardeners can share a piece of their garden with guests by giving a rooted cutting from the yard or houseplants, such as coleus or ivy.

7. Herbal vinegars Flavored vinegars are as easy to create as pouring hot vinegar over herbs, edible flowers, chili peppers or whatever tasty bit remains in the garden. These flavorful vinegars can be used as salad dressings, sauces and intriguing appetizers.

8. Flavored vodka A homemade flavored vodka would make a delightful and unusual hostess gift. Try a lavender-rosemary infused vodka and basil would add a refreshing note. Simply pour a premium vodka over the herbs and seal tightly. Let stand in a cool dark place for three to five days. Strain the herbs,then bottle and store until ready to give.

9. Dried herbs and flower sachets The holidays are a time of scents filling the air. Your own lovingly created flower and herbal sachets will only enhance this seasonal delight. Dried flowers and herbs tucked into bags and pillows carry a fragrance that will carry the receiver back to the glory days of the garden. Simply purchase ready made mesh bags and fill them with dried flowers and herbs. Tie with a cheery bow and you have a charming gift that will pleasantly scent pillows or closets or shelves.

10. Homemade seasoning blends More often than not, herb gardeners are avid cooks. Mix up a batch of these blends and share it with a favorite recipe. Dried and stored herbs such as basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, lavender flowers and bay leaves can be melded into a delicious herbs de Provence and used to flavor soups or stews.

11. Evergreen herb and pinecone potpourri An aromatic pinecone potpourri can be gently heated with the addition of Christmas lights to infuse a whole room with the scent of pine. Place aromatic dried herbs such as sage, rosemary, lavender, lemon herbs or rose petals in a glass bowl and then nest the bowl in a string of white lights. They will warm the oils in the herbs and add a wonderful fragrance to the air.

12. Pass along seeds If you are a seed or pod saver, you have a wonderful gift opportunity. Make your own seed packets and use them as holiday cards, gifts, place cards or stocking stuffers. Lucky friends will treasure seeds from one of your favorite plants in your garden.

So we see that with a little imagination, whatever remains in the garden can be included as personalized and treasured gifts from the heart and loving hands. Share a gift from your garden this holiday season.

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