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22 HOLIDAY WISH BOOK KATE UPTERGROVE In the age of internet shopping, it’s easy to do all your holiday gifting with the click of a button. Resist that temptation. Holiday shopping is about so much more than just procuring a list of required gifts. It’s a chance to support locally owned business, experience shopping districts, discover new favorites, meet local shop owners and have fun with friends. The trick is to plan ahead and give yourself enough time to thoroughly enjoy the experience. 1. Don’t go alone. Make it a celebration by going with friends. Seriously, we guarantee you’ll have more fun together than shopping online or in-store alone. 2. Map it out. As a group, plan a strategy for getting specific shopping needs accomplished while enjoying each other’s company. Before you go, know what stores you plan to visit and who you hope to shop for at each store. November 13, 2019 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE 3. Keep it Local. Focus on exploring a collection of stores in close proximity to one another, such as those in and near Wildwood’s Town Center, Eureka’s Old Town, along Manchester Road from Ellisville to Des Peres, or throughout Chesterfield. 4. Avoid the ‘big box’. The whole point of shopping local is getting to know local businesses and discovering new favorites. Never been to that cute boutique you pass on your way to the grocery store? Now is the time to check it out. 5. Be inspired. Take cues from your friends and local business owners as to what might make a perfect gift, especially for hard-to-shop for individuals on your list. 6. Be sure to eat. You can’t shop on an empty stomach. Make sure you stop for food and drink along the way. And, dress appropriately, including wearing comfortable shoes. 7. Indulge in holiday delights. Whether it means sampling seasonal treats or simply enjoying the sights and sounds of the season, be sure to stop and appreciate the effort local shopkeepers and restauranteurs have taken to capture the spirit of the season. season down the road. 8. Let them wrap it. Many smaller retailers offer to remove price tags [hint: they’re better at it than you are] and wrap gifts. Let them. You can always add custom touches at home, but having gifts wrapped moments after buying them will allow more time to enjoy the 9. Choose gift cards wisely. Remember, that well-chosen gift cards do make excellent presents, especially for @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM 10 ways to turn holiday shopping into a seasonal delight Three French Hens in Wildwood [Rae Sutton photo] people whose tastes and preferences you may not be familiar with but whom you want to celebrate. Consider your child’s teacher. The temptation is to pop into a local big box store and pick up a scented candle or a trio of lotions or order something. Resist that urge! Seriously, how many scented candles and bottles of lotion can one teacher use? Instead, consider using that same $15 to purchase a gift certificate from a local restaurant or bakery. Or purchase a movie gift card to provide a much needed break from grading papers. Or consider a gift certificate to a local boutique where countless fun items may be found. 10. Repeat the fun. Don’t try to get all your shopping done in one trip. Plan several shopping trips: one with your friends, one with your spouse, one with the kids – you get the idea. No two experiences will be the same, we assure you. Perhaps you’ll enjoy lunch with friends, dinner with your husband, a visit with Santa with the kids. When all is said and done, you should be able to check shopping off your list along with a few holiday-themed experiences, which is not something you can do on the internet. When you’re ready, we can help. 636-537-0065 www.ClarksonDentalGroup.com 1748 Clarkson Road at Baxter Dierbergs Market Place | Chesterfield 63017 Now Accepting New Patients No Insurance, No Problem! Scan the QR Code below. Dr. Scott Mahlin was recently voted “Best Dentist in Chesterfield” and is dedicated to providing exceptional care in an environment that feels like home.
FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM GIFTS, from page 20 High-flying Fun Give the gift of flight this holiday season with a trampoline from Bergfeld Recreation. With a bit of creativity, junior astronauts can imagine what it’s like to walk on the moon. With good reason, NASA concludes that the benefits of trampolines are 68% more efficient than jogging, meaning children improve their fitness while they play. Bouncing also enhances coordination, strength, flexibility, timing, spatial awareness, reaction speed, agility and balance. [Union Furniture photo] Bergfeld Recreation photo Cozy & Bright Don’t just deck the halls for the holidays. Keep any room feeling cozy all year long by investing in décor items, furniture and window treatments that keep out winter’s cold while keeping coziness inside. A new coat of warm-toned paint, a vibrant house plant or a few statement pieces, such as those you’ll find at Three French Hens and Timberwinds Nursery, can keep a room feeling bright even on the dreariest of days. New furniture is a gift that keeps on giving. The team at Union Furniture would be happy to help you select the perfect pieces. Likewise, the professional designers at Victor Shade can make picking window treatment a gift you give yourself. The right combination of color and fabric can keep the cold out and let the perfect amount of sunshine in. Coming Soon... November 13, 2019 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE HOLIDAY WISH BOOK 23 Tis’ the Season for Fresh Christmas Trees, Wreaths and, much more... Fragrant Christmas Trees from North Carolina. Plus, Balsams from Nova Scotia, Canada! We’ll Have Fresh Cut Christmas Trees 2 ft. - 20 ft. tall! Festive Greens! Timberwinds Nursery offers porch pots, hanging baskets and grave blankets—made to order. We’ll also have an assortment of garlands, wreaths and roping. Holiday Greens expected November 22, 2019 Plants - Trees - Pottery - Gift - Décor & More! 54 Clarkson Road, Ellisville, MO 63011 636.227.0095 Open 7 Days a Week timberwindsnursery.com Come find your treasure at the 12th annual Treasure Chest Holiday Expo!! Timeless Treasures From photos to videos to digital media, it’s easy to lose those precious memories such as baby’s first steps, school plays, graduation and so much more. But with a little help from the expert preservationists at Memvio, all those mismatched media can be transformed into a lasting memory and a truly personal gift. Stop into their Winchester shop. Memvio scrapbook/Memvio photo The 12th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza 2019 Show Dates: November 22 - 24, 2019 Friday 1 - 6 PM • Saturday 9 AM - 6PM • Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM Over 200 booths filled with Unique Gift Items, Popular Product Vendors, One-of-a-Kind Arts & Crafts, Gourmet Goodies, Holiday and Home Decor, Toys, Books, Games, and so much more. Special events daily; raffles and prizes throughout the weekend! ST. CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER One Convention Ctr. Pkwy, St. Charles, MO Visit www.treaurechestshows.com
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