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It’s been a year. The past 12 months have included divisive politics, devastating wildfires and a ruthless virus that has exposed breathtaking societal inequalities as it has cut lives short. Yet difficulties have a way of making our priorities clear. Families have grown closer (perhaps closer than we’d have liked!), we’ve found a renewed sense of civic duty and, at our best moments, discovered gratitude in the simple things. Thus this year’s local gift guide reflects our wish for you and your family, dear reader. May your holiday season be filled with comfort and joy.

Items compiled by Katie Prince

For Him

Chaco Men’s Revel Slippers from Bend Shoe Co., $70 836 NW Wall St., Bend bendshoeco.com Matches from General Store 1326, $15 1326 NW Galveston Ave., Bend On Instagram @generalstore1326 Car Detailing from Red Carpet Car Wash, starts at $134.95 Sumatra-Aged Whole Bean Coffee from Bohemian Roastery, $16/lb.

bohemianroastery.com 12-Oz. Three Sisters Coffee Mug from Handmade Bend, $28 handmadebend.com

Beard oil from Revolvr, $20 945 NW Wall St., Bend revolvrmens.com

Mellow Mint CBD Tea from Strictly CBD Bend, $16 1052 NE 3rd St., Bend strictlycbdbend.com Sweatpants from Revolvr, $72 945 NW Wall St., Bend

revolvrmens.com 1144 NE 3rd St.; 235 SE 3rd St.; 2690 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend bendredcarpetcarwash.com

Home Chef Services from The Pure Ingredients, $50 plus groceries thepureingredients.com

For Her

Brixton-Heist beanie from Vanilla Urban Threads, $20 661 SW Powerhouse Dr. #130, Bend shopvanilla.com

Osea Body Oil from Wren & Wild, $49 112 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend wrenandwild.com

Bend Wildflower Honey from Broadus Bees, $12 Grow Your Own Basil Kit

broadusbees.com from General Store 1326, $15 1326 NW Galveston Ave., Bend On Instagram @generalstore1326

Apple Cinnamon Infused Vodka from Wild Roots, $24.99 wildrootsspirits.com

Natural Cork Massage Ball Trio from Mukha Yoga, $28 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend mukhayoga.com Car humidifier-diffuser w/ USB charger from Simply Pure Essentials, $21 simplypureessentialsbend.com

Yoga Mat from Princess Athletic, $82 945 NW Wall St., Bend runningprincess.com

Individual Tutoring Sessions from Samra Learning Center start at $45 an hour Tutoring service for distance learning samaralearningcenter.org 230 NE 9th St, Bend

For Kids

Wreck This Journal from Dudley’s Bookshop Café, $14.72 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend dudleysbookshopcafe.com

Good Vibes Coloring Book from Dudley’s Bookshop Café, $9.19 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend dudleysbookshopcafe.com 500-Piece Puzzle from Modern Games, $19.95 550 SW Industrial Way #150, Bend moderngamesbend.com For Pets

Obedience Classes for Your Pandemic Puppy (or Other Dogs!) from Dancin’ Woofs, starts at $105 63027 Lower Meadow Dr., Bend dancinwoofs.com

Bear Pajama Set from Hopscotch Kids, $45 1303 NW Galveston Ave., Bend hopscotchkids.com

Candle Making Kit from DIY Cave, $20 444 SE 9th St. #150, Bend

Charlie Harper Tree of Life

diycave.com Double-Layer Jersey Organic

Cotton Face Mask from Hopscotch Kids, $19.50 1303 NW Galveston Ave., Bend hopscotchkids.com

Plant Subscription from Somewhere That’s Green, Starts at $10/month 661 SW Powerhouse Dr. #1301, Bend somewheregreen.com

Plush Bear from Leapin’ Lizards, prices vary 953 NW Wall St., Bend leapinlizardstoys.com

Petmate Dig & Burrow Lounger Bed from Bend Pet Express, $46 420 NE Windy Knolls Dr.; 133 SW Century Dr., Bend bendpetexpress.com

Kitty Harness from Bend Pet Express, $32 420 NE Windy Knolls Dr.; 133 SW Century Dr., Bend bendpetexpress.com