Holiday Gifts
Home-y gifts for the holidays
Let’s face it, everybody eats, sleeps and, yes, many people drink beverages of an alcoholic nature. While nobody’s got a great craving to have a nice, new toaster under the tree this holiday season, there are a few handy items to have around the home that may make ...
Support local artists, get a great gift
When you think “unique gift,” chances are you’re not picturing a “Made in China” sticker. For most of us, unique is more along the lines of hand-crafted, lovingly made and creative...
A little bling helps make the holiday bright
Ornaments and tinsel aren’t exclusive to holiday celebrations. Adorn yourself or your loved one with a little glitz this holiday season by buying from a locally owned jewelry store. Each store stands out because of the unique selection that it offers, whether that be...
From Boulder County’s artists comes something for everyone
Art is sometimes overlooked as a popular holiday gift, but a variety of locally produced creations are available in Boulder County shops, exhibits and galleries — and not just paintings that cost thousands of dollars...
Give memories, not things: active gifts
With winter comes a host of new things to do outdoors, which often lead to the best presents of all: lasting memories...
Boulder (gift) basket case
Forget the fruitcake. Try giving gift baskets instead. Like fruitcakes, they’re a universal holiday gift. But unlike fruitcakes, people are actually happy to receive them.Boulder County is home to a wealth of locally owned businesses that offer unique products ideal ...
Eat, drink and be local
It’s time for your big holiday feast, and you’ve decided to go as local as possible. You have your ham from Fox Fire Farms, cheeses from Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy, desserts from Kim & Jake’s Cakes and your wine from — France? To make your meal truly local, try ...
Make an impact this holiday season
It has begun. Not the holiday season — that’s still officially one week away — but rather Boulder Weekly’s Buy Local Month, part of our year-round I Love Local campaign. Starting this week, Boulder Weekly urges you to shop conscientiously for holiday food and gifts ...
Donate to a local charity
It's difficult to avoid the holiday hype with carols, gifts, greeting cards, Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremonies and the other hullabaloo that fills our calendars. Black Friday arrives, kicking off your shopping spree for friends and family. But what about...
Keep your holiday dollars here
From late November through December, “holiday shopping” takes center stage in business and economic news. Black Friday — one day of conspicuous consumption — can set the tone for the nation’s entire economic outlook. And if a single day of personal spending can do ...
