Holiday shopping will be a snap this year.
Looking for just the right gift for the person on your list who’s fixated on fitness? We’ve got you covered. Searching for that unique gift but not sure where to start? Browse our lengthy list of local items for some inspiration, including vendors you’ll find at the winter farmers market. And while you’re at it, keep an eye out for a little something for yourself, too. ‘Tis the season, right?
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Pillow Fight
$39-$44
Showing local pride is effortless with these statement pillows from Vintage Restyled. And the easy-to-wash cotton material makes this interior décor practical as well. www.vintagerestyled.com
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Icy Air
Any pricing interval
For those friends and family members who like to find the latest trends in health and wellness, a great option is a gift card from Chill Cryotherapy, offering cryotherapy and cryofacial services in Gahanna. Treatments are under 10 minutes, but the results are touted to provide chronic pain relief and reduce fitness recovery time. www.chillcolumbus.com
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A Love of Learning
Any pricing interval
Healthy New Albany’s programming at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany includes a diverse range of classes for kids and adults on topics including cooking, sports medicine, cooking and wellness. A gift card for community classes gives the recipient the opportunity to expand his or her horizons in a variety of ways. www.heitcenter.com
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Slowly but Surely
$15.27
Beginner and expert cooks alike will enjoy Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes: 120 Holiday and Everyday Dishes Made Easy by Laura Frankel, a noted kosher chef and restauranteur. Recipes include appetizers, soups, entrees, sides, desserts and breakfasts. www.cheflauraskosher.com
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Special Attention
Any pricing interval
A gift certificate to New Albany Physicians Laser Center gives ladies and gentlemen the opportunity to indulge a bit. Women can utilize the underarm package for $350, while men can use the neck package to treat beard bumps, also $350. Must pay in full by Feb. 15. www.newalbanylaser.com
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A Quest for Cuisine
$22.95
The foodies in your life will appreciate The North Market Cookbook, which includes more than 100 recipes for soups, small plates, salads, sides, main dishes, desserts, beverages and cocktails. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit North Market Development Authority. www.northmarket.com
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All You Need is Gravy
$2.49/pound free range, $4.09/pound organic
Turkey dinners are a staple of the holidays and, at The Raisin Rack, you can pick up Mary’s Organic and Free Range Turkeys, which contain no preservatives and no gluten. Birds were raised without added hormones and were fed a diet that excludes genetically modified vegetables, animal byproducts and antibiotics. www.raisinrack.com
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Healthy Living
$99
Essential oils can feel and smell luxurious while also having practical uses. The Petal Diffuser and the On Guard ® Protective Blend from dōTERRA found via Healthy Essentials are now available for purchase in a special bundle. The oil features a proprietary blend that is formulated to support healthy immune function. The wild orange essential oil featuring notes of cloves, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary is for aromatic, topical or dietary use. www.mydoterra.com/karina
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Aged Well
$38-$88
For the person looking for that perfect statement piece, there’s antique glass bottles from Bungalow. Brought in from a Kentucky vendor, these French and Tuscan bottles are about 150 years old and were previously used to store wine.
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In the Spotlight
$19.99
Got a ball of energy at home? This children’s charades game for ages 3 and up found at Learning Express will provide fun for the whole family while promoting communication skills in your little one.
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A Wee Bit of Comfort
$14, $24
Good style sense starts young. Give your favorite baby an outfit that you won’t find in a department store with this onesie and burp cloth from Tail Feathers.
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Sun-lit Jewels
$39.99
The bead hangings from Sunapple Studio, found at Oakland Inside & Out Garden and Gifts, are simply stunning pieces that will give any room the right amount of brightness and color. www.oaklandnursery.com
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Collars that Pop
$16.99-$24.99
Any animal lover knows that pets can’t be left out of holiday gift giving. Dress your furry friend in style with these statement collars from Emi Pet Salon & Boutique. www.emipet.com
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The Bird’s the Word
$39
Nth Degree Home’s Bellatrix glass bird-stopped bottle can be an eye-catching statement piece. And since it comes in a variety of colors, it can fit in almost any space. www.nthdegreehome.com
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Full of Flavor
$7.49
Give meals that special pizazz with syrups in a variety of flavors by Simple Products, LLC, found at the Ohio Herb Education Center, part of the Gahanna Parks and Recreation Department. www.gahanna.gov
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To Pie for
Any Pricing Interval
From salads, hoagies and calzones to gourmet pizzas, Mellow Mushroom’s sizeable menu of delectable items should satisfy any craving. Treat someone to a delightful dinner or lunch with a gift card. www.mellowmushroom.com
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Team Spirit
$28
Add a bit of sparkle to your scarlet and gray with this Buckeye Girl necklace by Sweet Peas Stamping from Vintage Restyled. The no-tarnish metal charm is handcast and hand stamped. Available in 6-, 18- and 24-inch chains. www.vintagerestyled.com
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Dishing it Out
$10-$36
For the practical gift, look no further than Pom Pom’s dishware at Bungalow. The soft grey color is understated yet classic, and materials are microwave-and-dishwasher safe. Individually priced items include mug, soup bowl, pasta bowl, square dish, dinner plate and large plate. www.bungalowhome.com
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Doggone It
$6.99
Even though all dogs don’t beg, sometimes, you just want to share your food with them. Puppy Scoops’ ice cream mix for dogs from Emi Pet Salon & Boutique lets you safely sit down to a sweet treat together with man’s best friend. www.emipet.com
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Soothing Sips
$6.99, $12.99
Tea addicts of every variety will enjoy these herbal tea blends from the Ohio Herb Education Center, which feature ingredients from the Gahanna Ohio Herbal Trail. Available in 1- and 2-ounce bags. www.gahanna.gov
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Luxuriously Smooth
$7
Instead of heading to a department store to pick up scented lotion for friends and family stand out from the crowd with Herbal Surrender Hand & Body Lotion from the Ohio Herb Education Center. With ingredients including sunflower and olive oils, rosemary oil extract, and shea and mango butters, this product is a sweet smelling treat sure to satisfy any aromatherapy fan. www.gahanna.gov
New Albany Indoor Farmers Market
Check out these vendors at the market from 9 a.m.-noon on Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany.
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Rub a Dub
1 for $16, 2 for $15, 3+ for $14 each
With a scent selection that ranges from whimsical and delicate to bold and refined, Cashmere & Twig’s body scrubs, body butters and milk baths are the perfect gifts for those who want pampering that’s free of parabens, synthetic fragrances and artificial colors. Each product is made by hand in small batches. www.cashmereandtwig.com
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I Scream, You Scream
$9.50 per pint
There might not be a more universally appealing food than ice cream, and a sweet treat from Charlotte & Olivia’s Sublime Ice Creams should satisfy that person on your gift list who already has everything. Charlotte & Olivia’s uses simple ingredients to create modern twists on classic ice cream flavors, making this a sure bet for all dessert connoisseurs. www.charlotteandolivias.com
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Bottoms Up
$12 each, 2 for $20
The perfect gift for an aspiring bartender, Root 23’s all-natural, flavor-infused simple syrups are perfect for cocktails and even non-alcoholic drinks such as sparkling water, tea and coffee. In addition to its stable of four flavors, Root 23 will offer three new flavors by the holidays. www.root23.com
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It All Makes Scents
$18
Give the gift of a sweet aroma with Stink’s Candle Co.’s hand-poured scented candles. Made in small batches using natural soy wax and cotton wicks, these are a sure bet for anyone on your holiday list. Holiday gift boxes contain an 8-ounce candle and matchbox. www.stinkscandles.com
Fitness and wellness products for the health-minded
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Greenlight Beanie
$35.00, www.brooksrunning.com
A dropping temperature shouldn’t put a damper on your running routine. Keep your head and ears warm with the reversible Greenlight Beanie from Brooks Running, made with moisture-wicking DriLayer® fabric.
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Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Dumbells (win)
$599, www.bowflex.com
Get the benefits of a gym’s weight training selection with a storage system that’s perfect for the home. Weight trainers will appreciate Bowflex’s SelectTech 1090 dumbells, which replace up to 17 pairs of dumbells with an adjustable weight range of 10-90 pounds.
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Gotta Dash Sport Fragrant Refreshers (win)
$10, www.greatamericanscents.com
If those running shoes and sports equipment aren’t smelling as fresh as they used to, zap the stench with Great American Scents’ Gotta Dash Sport Fragrant Refreshers. Bio-active enzymes prevent and eliminate odors naturally. The citrus-spice scented spray can also be used on the body before, during and after a workout.
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Jabra Sport Pulse
$199.99, www.jabra.com
Earbuds get an upgrade with these Jabra Sport Pulse wireless earbuds. Featuring an in-ear heart rate monitor, the earbuds work alongside the Jabra Sport Life app and feature a sweat- and weather-proof design.
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Slidez
$29.99, www.sklz.com
Some core strength exercises can be difficult to do without a surface that allows for sliding. Enter Slidez by SKLZ, non-marking stability discs that can be used on a variety of surfaces. Ergonomic treads prevent feet and hands from slipping. Slidez can be fastened together for bilateral training as well.
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Waterpik Cordless Water Plus Flosser (win)
$54.99, www.waterpik.com
Any dentist can attest to the importance of regular flossing, and Waterpik makes the process simpler with its Cordless Water Plus Flosser. Especially ideal for those with braces, implants, crowns, bridges or veneers, this rechargeable and portable product is great for travel and features adjustable water pressure.
