gifts

It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Read more about That's a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives

Give your dog their own gifts to keep yours safe. Read more about How Do I Keep My Dog from Getting Into Holiday Gifts?

Get a jump on your shopping list with a few favorite grilling items, from a guy who knows a thing or two—local foodie Instagram influencer Justin Konopaski (@cooking_with_justin). Read more about Gifts for the Grillmaster in Your Life

Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide features the best local picks for perfect presents. Read more about Shop Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!

Small Things Fair Trade offers unique items for your Thanksgiving table from around the world. Read more about Fair Trade Thanksgiving: Decorate Your Table with These Beautiful, Worldly Pieces

Patina is your favorite spot in Woodbury for picking up a gift—birthdays, graduations, or just-because. Read more about Pick Up the Perfect Present at Patina, Woodbury's Best Gift Shop

Gift giving, whether it’s for a secret-santa work acquaintance or a beloved spouse, takes some thought. To help you get started, we’ve put together some of our favorite items from local shop Patina, all with broad appeal (and a reasonable price point, too). 

Copper Water Bottle

Goodbye S’well, hello copper. Your giftee will be hydrating in style with a vessel that keeps water cold longer. Plus, the copper turns the water alkaline, which helps balance the body’s pH levels. It’s never a bad time to upgrade. $19.95.  Read more about Patina's holiday gift guide

Since opening its doors in 2014, Woodbury retailer Merriment has become a go-to destination for gift-givers and lovers of all things pleasing to the eye. “We have customers who come in and say, ‘I just needed a pick-me-up today,’" says store owner Sarah Olsen. “That’s our favorite thing to hear—and the namesake of the store—we want our store experience to bring a sense of joy and merriment.”  
Read more about Woodbury’s Merriment Has the Top Gifts for Mother’s Day and Graduation Season