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holidays
SPREAD JOY with LOCAL GIFTS
written by Georgianne Vecellio
Get into the holiday spirit with these thoughtful, local gift ideas that combine instant joy
with something to look forward to, perfect for everyone on your list!
T
is the season! With Christmas,
Hanukkah and Kwanzaa coming up, the
gift-giving season is upon us (although,
really, any time is a good time for a heartfelt
gift).
Receiving a present is exciting; the human brain is hardwired
to crave novelty, and a wrapped package is full of possibilities.
Many people claim that they have too much stuff
and don't want anything; the trick is to make the gift one
which the recipient is thrilled to receive and one that they
will use or enjoy.
Should you skip the gifts entirely? Not so fast! Numerous
studies have found that the act of giving a gift makes us
happy (hello, dopamine) and reinforces relationships.
Selecting the right gift can be stressful, but here are some
ideas for everyone on your list.
One trick to keep in mind is that the perfect gift is one
that combines instant gratification with something to look
forward to. For example, if you are shopping for a chocoholic,
fill a charming gift bag with a selection of candies from
chocolatepaper and include a gift card so your recipient can
explore more flavors at a later time.
This approach will work for a variety of interests and tastes:
Shopping for a beer lover? Find out their favorite style
(IPA, lager, etc.) and curate a sampler of that style from the
local breweries. This will take some leg work, but they will
look forward to doing a taste test and may find their new
favorite. Add to the gift by including a shirt or other merch
from their favorite brewery. You can also grab their favorite
beverages at spots like Barrel Chest or Crystal Spring
Grocery.
A wine connoisseur will enjoy receiving a bottle of their
preferred libation. Including a gift card to someplace like
Wine Gourmet, Gladheart Wine & Brews, The Jolly Grape
or Stave and Cork where they can sample a variety of wines
and purchase the one they like will elevate the gift to an
experience.
Caffeine drinkers will enjoy gift cards or certificates from
Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea, RND, Little Green Hive or
Sweet Donkey. Add a bag of coffee from RND or a package
of coffee or tea from Mill Mountain for the win.
Got a sweet tooth on your list? Visit The Dilly Dally, The
Candy Store Roanoke, Blue Cow or Sugar Magnolia for
some sweet treats.
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