LAST MINUTE SHOPPING MADE EASY IN GIG HARBOR

And then there were 10 shopping days ….

I’m the first to admit I can be a bit of a maniac when it comes to deadlines and crossing things off the list. My husband on the other hand, loves to procrastinate. After thirty years we have found a common ground somewhere in the middle.

My Christmas shopping is often done by Halloween. He has bought me gifts at 6pm on Christmas Eve.

Which one are you? Do you shop throughout the year or begin your shopping late next week? Either way, I thought it would be fun to pull together some last minute ideas to share with you from some of our Gig Harbor merchants. This of course is not a complete list, but some ideas to get you thinking. There are enough great ideas here that I may start NEXT YEARS shopping!

The INN at Gig Harbor, the Maritime Inn and the Best Western Plus Wesley Inn all are offering special holiday deals for local residents and all offer gift certificates year around. Give the gift of a get-away to Gig Harbor. See their deals at http://www.gigharborguide.com/page.php?id=1345

WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED, 3120 ½ Harborview Drive www.wbu.com/gigharbor - Treat your birds to a holiday feast with Christmas Seed Wreath. Buy 2 and get third free. No on sale for $16.99.

BRIX 25, 7707 Pioneer Way www.harborbrix.com - Last minute gift package wrapped and ready to go. $75 buys you a $65 gift certificate and a bottle of Whispering Tree Merlot. $100 buys you a $85 gift certificate and a bottle of Revelry Cabernet Sauvignon. $150 buys a $125 GC and a bottle of Efeste “Final Final” Cab-Syrah Blend. You can also purchase gift certificates on line and print them yourself or email directly to recipient!

UPTOWN Gift Cards are available and can be used at any Uptown business. Gift Cards are available on line or at most Uptown businesses including restaurants and the theatre. www.uptowngigharbor.com

STUDIO SIX SALON, located in Uptown at 4701 Pt Fosdick www.studiosixthesalon.com – Gift Certificates available for Salon and Spa as well as gift sets from L’Oreal and Pureology.

HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM www.harborhistorymuseum.org. A museum membership makes a wonderful and lasting gift. And visit the museum gift shop now beautifully decorated for the holidays and filled with fun gift ideas for all ages including Scandinavian Christmas items, books, pewter and porcelain, stainless serving pieces, collector figurines and candelabras. Open Tuesday – Sunday.

JW RESTAURANT 4107 Harborview Drive www.jwgigharbor.com Who wouldn’t love a gift certificate to JW Restaurant right next door to the Harbor History Museum. A perfect Gig Harbor Gift.

AMADORA SALON, 2105 Judson Street – two day special – purchase a gift certificate for someone on your list at Amadora and receive a $25 gift for yourself. Minimum purchase required. Call Babette for details at (253) 225-1312.

NO DEARTH OF BOOKS, 7803 Pioneer Way, www.nodearthofbooks.com – find gifts that are as unique and interesting as the people on your list. No Dearth of Books has books to suit everyone. Enter the Gift Basket Drawing while you are in the store and win an excellent Seafood Cooking selection. Now open til 6pm on Friday’s and Saturdays.

THE GARDEN ROOM in Uptown, 4735 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW St 300, www.gardenroomstore.com Just in time for Christmas 25% off an amazing array of affordable décor including exclusive European ornaments, traditional silver, crystal and gold sparkle and whimsy and nature ornaments.

MORSO 9014 Peacock Hill Dr. www.morsowinebar.com offers “unique experience based gift ideas” . Great wine, beer and entertainment ideas include Wine 101: Sensory Perception through Component Tasting Jan 21st $15 per person, Celebration of Wine and Swine Jan 13th $15 per person and Ian Moore Concert tickets Jan 12th $25 each. Gift Certificates are also available, buy 4 and get one additional free of equal value to lowest amount purchased.

THE BEACH BASKET CHRISTMAS SHOP 4102 Harborview Dr www.beachbasketgifts.com fun hostess gift ideas or stocking stuffers! Checkout the Glass LED Tree and Snowman Ornaments, Knit Sweater Bottle Covers and Mount St. Helens Glass Ornaments.

GIG HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL has the perfect gift idea for the impossible to buy for person on your list. Give them a Star on the Harbor Walk of Stars in front of Galaxy Theatre. The 16 in stainless steel personalized star is tax deductible and includes a framed, gift-wrapped certificate! Learn more at www.gigharborfilmfestival.org

CLARKS JEWELRY 6946 Kimball Drive – for a limited time Sarda is back at Clark’s. Stop in and see the beautiful selection of the colorful Sarda line and while you are there check out the handbags, wallets and more. Gifts in every price range.

IMAGINE GREAT THINGS, 3106 Harborview Drive. Two unique and fun gift ideas include the Corkcicle – keeps white and red wine at their respective ideal temperatures and looks great too. A great gift at only $23. Or how about the PINGI Dehumidifier – environmentally friendly way to fight excel moisture and mildew and super cute too. $9-$21.

CHALET IN THE WOODS, in Rosedale– the place to go for beautiful European gifts including the stunning Oleana line of knitwear. For directions on how to find Chalet in the Woods visit www.chaletinthewoods.com

MASSAGE ENVY www.massageenvy.com in Uptown is offering Gift Cards in any denomination. Give the gift of relaxation!

JULEP NAIL PARLOR AND SPA in Uptown – www.julep.com. Buy a $75 gift certificate and get $25 free. Keep it for yourself or give it away!

BLUE MOON MASSAGE AND WELNESS SPA, 7700 Pioneer Way Suite 101 www.BlueMoonMassage-Spa.com 25% off all Cookie Lee Jewelry in the boutique and 10% off gift certificates purchases through December 23rd.

FONDI PIZZERIA in Uptown offering a $10 bonus gift card for every $50 spent on a gift card purchase

J.JILL in Uptown is having an END OF SEASON sale through December 24h with many items on sale

EBB TIDE GALLERY 7809 Pioneer Way – artists at The Ebb Tide Gallery have made holiday themed pieces including fused glass ornaments and plates, original hand painted glass balls and painted ornaments. You’ll also find beautiful jewelry, pottery tiles, rock art and wall art.

THE FLY SHOP. 3115 Harborview Drive www.gigharborflyshop.com - have a fisherman on your list? The Fly Shop has lots of items for fisherman and something a little different… they are carrying Gurgle Pot water pitchers, a very popular items this season. Pour the water and listen to it gurgle. Standard size available as well as fun smaller size, salt and pepper shaker and Gurgle Pot ornament!

A PRIMA SALON, 3019 Judson St. - December special is an $85 cut and color with Yvette, Marie or Theresa. Gift Certificates are available on line at www.aprimasalon.com

MCBECKLANDS 3120 Harborview Drive is offering a buy one at full price and get one for half price deal through December 24th. McBeckland’s is open until 7pm Thursday and Friday.

THE BRITISH CONNECTION, 3200 Tarabochia St. has free Crunchie Bars for anyone who comes in and mentions the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association! Pick up some authentic English Christmas Poppers to help with your celebration! www.thebritconnection.com

7 SEAS BREWING, 3207 57th Street Ct. NW www.7seasbrewing.com has great hats, shirts and sweatshirts available.

These are only the ones I received emails from but THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER GREAT SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS IN THE GIG….ARE YOU SHOPPING LOCAL? Please support our local business during the holidays and throughout the year.

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