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Wild West
Antiques, collectibles and vintage items are the name of the game at 27 West & Co.in Olde Pickerington Village. Though all items are one-of-a-kind, the shop promises plenty of holiday merchandise for the Christmas season. Prices vary. www.27westandco.com
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Contented Cuticles
Any of the wealth of nail services at Studio M Salon & Spa, which also offers hair services, may appeal to someone on your list. For a unique option, you might consider buying that someone the hot stone spa pedicure, a foot-focused variation on the more familiar hot stone massage. $40. www.studiompickerington.com
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Runner’s Relief
For the athlete on your list, relief from sore muscles would be a welcome gift, and Columbus Running Company has just the thing. The GRID STK foam roller is wrapped in a patent pending three-dimensional surface to deliver nutrients directly to tissue. $34.99. www.columbusrunning.com
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Santa Paws
High-quality natural pet foods are the main draw at PetPeople, but even if you don’t know what your – or a friend’s – dog or cat might want to eat, the store offers items that can appeal to any animal or owner. These pawprint Christmas stockings from Outward Hound ensure Fido and Fifi have a presence on the mantle, too. $6.99-$8.99. www.petpeoplestores.com
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Mega Minis
Avon isn’t just for door-to-door sales anymore; Avon Calling has a tremendous assortment of the company’s products. Popular during this time of year is Merry Little Minis, a nine piece set of lip balms, hand creams and a nail file. $6.99. www.fmaqsood.avonrepresentative.com
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Wear Local
One of the newest businesses to open in Olde Pickerington Village is Myers Custom Design, which specializes in custom apparel – particularly of the Pickerington-centric variety. You can’t go wrong with one of the high school T-shirts to help a neighbor show school spirit. $20. www.myerscustomdesign.com
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Fine Furnishings
Resale Furniture in Olde Pickerington Village specializes in high-quality, name-brand furniture, most of it pre-owned. A good example is this William Switzer china cabinet; the price tag, while nothing to sneeze at, is a fraction of its $35,000 cost new. $4,995. www.facebook.com/resalefurniture
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Let’s Do the Twist
With seven flavors to choose from, including newcomers ChipotleQue and Harvest Pumpkin, Pretzels with a Twist could be a prime stocking stuffer for the gift recipient with a yen for snacking. In addition to online, the pretzels are sold at a number of central Ohio businesses, including 5 Bean Coffee in Reynoldsburg and Quilt Store Next Door in Pataskala. $2 for 2 oz., $5 for 6 oz. www.nayscreativeways.com
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Come Dancing
A friend on the hunt for a new fitness regimen might appreciate the Zumba & Ballet Body Fit classes at ML Dance Academy. The sessions – taught by studio owners and professional dancers Joe and Yulia Moriarty – are available in 10-and 20-class packages. $80-$130. www.themldanceacademy.com
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Fresh Fare
An emphasis on fresh and local ingredients has made Herb’n Café a popular option for dining in Pickerington. The farm-to-table restaurant offers gift cards in any denomination. Prices vary. www.herbn-cafe.com
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Pottery Power
Festive servingware such as this snowman bowl is just one of the options at Flutterby Ceramics. For the shopper with a little more time to spare, Flutterby also offers paint-your-own pottery. $25. www.flutterbyceramics.com
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Wind Down
From facials and manicures to hot stone massages and chemical peels, Monroe’s Salon and Spa has plenty of options for anyone in need of a break. Gift cards are available in all denominations and are 10 percent off Dec. 1-24. Prices vary. www.monroesbeautyspa.com
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Hog Heaven
If you know what the motorcycle enthusiast on your list needs, you can likely find it at Bandit Choppers, which offers a variety of repair and fabrication services. If you don’t, pick up a T-shirt and let that person know where to find the rest. $18.75. www.banditchoppers.net
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Taken for Granite
Scrap granite is reborn as split stones, pavers, cheese trays, mirrors, jewelry and more at Pickerington newcomer Reclaimed Granite of Columbus. These wine stoppers are unique and, like all the company’s products, 100 percent granite made from countertop industry remnants. $10, or two for $18. www.reclaimedgranitecolumbus.com
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The Ugly Truth
For a sweet treat unlike any other, pick up some Ugly Bars from Sweet Persuasions to delight a friend or family member with a sweet tooth. The bars – essentially, big chocolate chip cookies containing layers of caramel and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and topped with peanut butter crumbs and chocolate ganache – come from an old family recipe. $4.50 each. www.sweetpersuasions.com
