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A supplement to The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle November 18, 2015
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HOMETOWN holidayS gift guide
H
ome for the holidays. Warm, snug, surrounded by friends and family. A feeling of security and a time of reflection and joy. This year, people are sticking closer to home — and they’re finding what they need for the holidays right here at home. Christmas shopping locally helps keep community stores thriving and allows the money spent to turn over several times before leaving town. More local shoppers help merchants to rotate in new
products and retain employees, who in turn spend their wages locally and continue to keep money in the area. Increased local
Money spent locally not only helps store owners and employees, it helps generate
taxes also lower the price of gifts since the rates are among the lowest in the state. In addition to helping
shopping helps businesses grow and create new jobs.
tax dollars for local governments. Local sales
fund local govern-ment services and schools, most
businesses support youth activities and community charity efforts. Local merchants are ready and willing to help you find the perfect gift or even special order an item not carried on a regular basis. When you shop locally, you’ll also find a variety of gift baskets and other items unique to the area, including fruit, artwork, wine and beer, specialty food items, handcrafted wood or leather goods, basketry, beadwork and other items.
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HOMETOWN holidayS gift guide
Zoom Loom
Brain games
A small-size loom for those kids (or adults) on your gift list that are a bit crafty or might take a liking to new projects. The finished squares can be used for small items or combined into larger ones.
From games that trick your mind to magic tricks that trick your friends’ minds, brain teasers provide hours of entertainment — especially during the winter months.
Available from Wooley Mama’s, 23B E Apple Street, Omak Price: $39
Available from Omak Feed Store, 3 Dewberry Ave W, Omak Price: $4.99 to $15.99
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Marylou’s Hidden Treasures Kitchen
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HOMETOWN holidayS gift guide
Boot socks These creative looking socks jazz up a pair of winter boots and even go well in a Christmas stocking. Available at A Cut Above, 16 N Main Street, Omak Price: $18.99
Colorful needle felted wallets These colorful wallets are needle felted, hand-sewn and a great gift for a special someone that has ALMOST every wallet known to...woman.
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Available from Wooley Mama’s, 23B E Apple Street, Omak Price: $10 to $15
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Make a donation Sears is accepting donations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical conditions. The store is also offering early doorbuster pricing the day before Thanksgiving when customers donate $5 or more to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Available from Sears, 317 S Main St, Omak Price: Any amount
Daisy Baby winter hats Keep your little charges bundled up and in style with hats with character. Available at Sweet T’s Unique Gifts, 400 Indian Ave W # T, Brewster Price: $29 to $31
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HOMETOWN holidayS gift guide
White’s Metal Detectors
Holly Yashi jewelry
White’s offers everything from a basic model that let’s amateur treasure hunters find metallic objects in their own backyard to truly high-tech models that scope out any buried treasures.
Beautiful jewelry that will provide a nice gift without breaking the holiday budget. Plenty of bracelets, earrings, necklaces and other pretties for your special someone.
Available from Omak Feed Store, 3 Dewberry Ave W, Omak Price: $179.95 to $1,799.95
Available from A Cut Above, 16 N Main Street, Omak Price: $35 to $250
Grace the Holidays Delivery Available 509-422-0805
Derina’s Flower Basket
130 Barnholt Loop, Okanogan
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Bag and wallet patterns
Local artwork
Patterns for the crafter wanting to make a purse, wallet or clutch that can’t be Spruce up your walls or give a gift of an original watercolor painting by Molson found anywhere else and is truly homemade. resident and artist Sam Bejelld. Available from Needlelyn Time, 9 N Main Street, Omak Price: $9 to 12, plus materials and notions.
Available from Marylou’s Hidden Treasures, 31574 Highway 91, N of Tonasket Price: $90 to $135
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Everyday is “Small Business Saturday” at
Sweet T’s Unique Gifts
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NOV 28 Special Hours Sat. 10-5
Pamper your pooch...or kitty Yes, they may be at war with your tree, but your “other kids” deserve some holiday cheer. Treats, toys and treatments make up a perfect holiday pet backet. Available from Alpine Veterinary Clinic, 741 Riverside Drive, Omak Price: $4 to $20
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Yummy...Baker’s Chocolates
WoodWick candles
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but chocolate has to be high on the list of friends. Also, hand-dipped chocolates are much better than second-rate confections that sat months on the shelf.
Soy wax blended with premium fragrance and an organic wood wick creates the sound of a crackling fire...with a pleasant smell.
Available at Grandma’s Attic, 12 N Main Street, Omak Price: $18.95 per pound.
Available from Sweet T’s Unique Gifts, 400 Indian Ave W # T, Brewster Price: $11 to $26
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HOMETOWN holidayS gift guide
Membership to dig fossils Blue Q Bags Woven from 95% post-consumer material, these coin purses, clutches and bags are Earth-friendly and make a stylish gift.
How often can you spend so little and walk home with something that is millions of years old? You can at Stonerose Interpretive Center in Republic by chipping away in your search for fossils. Available from Stonerose Interpretive Center, 15 N Kean St, Republic Price: Memberships range from $35 for an individual to $65 for a family membership (two adults and up to four children).
Available from Main Street Market Natural Foods, 1 N Main, Omak Price: $3.95 to $14.95
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Silencers Feel like James Bond while getting the jump on your targets during hunting season. The sound suppressors protect the ears and can allow you to get a second shot while hunting without spooking game.
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HOMETOWN holidayS gift guide
Guns No matter the type, make or caliber, guns make a great gift for an avid sportsman – or woman. Available from Dave’s Gun and Pawn, 112 N Main St, Riverside Price: From $100 to $1,000
Dragon Cinnamon A spice used in Sweet River’s baked goods makes a great gift and you can try out their delicious pastries, cookies, pizza, coffee and other goodies they offer while you do your holiday shopping. Available from Sweet River Bakery, 203 Pateros Mall, Pateros Price: $5.95
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Holiday wreaths Fresh wreaths custom-made to your order for a one-of-a-kind gift. Available from Derina’s Flower Basket, 130 Barnholt Loop Rd, Okanogan Price: Starting at $25.
Novelty socks Large assortment of Blue Q novelty socks that range from the silly to downright...blue. Unline many novelty socks, these ones are comfortable, too. Available from Main Street Market Natural Foods, 1 N Main, Omak Price: $8.95 to $10.45
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Snow sleds Nothing is better than flying down a snowy hill in the cold of winter. Sleds and toboggans make a great gift that gets kids outside and away from video games. Available from Harding’s Hardware, 85 N Clark Ave, Republic Price: $6.49 to $109.99
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