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| With the Holidays right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about GIFTS!
This year, instead of getting your loved ones something mediocre, give them something spectacular! Below are Saratoga.com's Top Holiday Gift Ideas for the 2011 Holiday Season! |
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Spa Treats
Treat your someone special to a gift of spa luxuries. Give him or her a gift certificate to a spa in Saratoga to enjoy a massage, facial, body treatment, or mineral bath.
There is no better place to indulge - after all, we are Spa City!
Take the gift to the next level by filling up a gift basket with candles, lotions and relaxing music and tuck the gift certificate inside so your loved one can recreate the spa experience at home.
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Jewelry
Make the holiday season sparkle even brighter with jewelry! There is nothing quite like opening a small box to reveal a new pair of earrings, a sparkling ring, a new watch or great necklace. Stop by the jewelers counter for quality gold or sterling silver pieces or peruse through the boutique shops for unique and trendy pieces.
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Gift Certificates
Okay, this may not be as unique as some of the other ideas, but we couldn't help but mention gift certificates. They are an easy, no-fail gift that won't have to be returned. (Did I mention they require little to no wrapping!) Here are some great ideas:
- Restaurants: Perfect for taking a break from cooking after the holidays
- Spas: Who doesn't love a massage?
- Saratoga Shops: Most stores in Saratoga offers gift certificates like Rockabella and Violets of Saratoga
- B&Bs: An overnight or weekend getaway for your special someone.
- Treat someone with a gift certificate for a hot air balloon ride with Adirondack Balloon Flights. Experience breathtaking views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains!
- Lessons: Has your family member or friend ever wanted to learn to dance, sing or cook like a pro? Play the guitar? Make pottery? Treat someone to a gift certificate for specialized lessons in what they are passionate about.
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Photography and Art Ideas
Put together a gift that will wow anyone that loves art and photography!
Consider these ideas:
- Scrap book materials
- Handsome photo frames
- Quality mattes
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Photo albums
- Camera accessories
- Family portrait gift certificate at a Saratoga photographer
For the art lover, there are a ton of art galleries in Saratoga that are the perfect spot to find unique gift ideas. Peruse Beekman Street and downtown Spa City for terrific paintings, prints, jewelry, painted furniture and accessories, made by local artists. You are sure to find something for that special someone on your list.
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The Gift of Giving Back
This holiday season, in lieu of a holiday gift, consider giving the gift of a day at camp or a day on the slopes to a child dealing with a life-threatening illness at the Double H Ranch in the coming year. Each year the ranch must raise over 3 million dollars in order to give the nearly 2,000 children and families they serve annually an opportunity to spend a week in the woods or a season on the slopes free of charge. To learn more call 518-696-5921, ext. 238 or visit www.doublehranch.org
Looking for more ways to give back? Check out our holiday charity guide! |
Home Decor & Appliances
Have someone on your list pining for a flat-panel LCD TV? Are any of your relatives moving and need things for their new home? Home decor accessories, appliances and electronics are usually high on everyone's wish list and many stores are having excellent sales this time of year. Browse our Saratoga Home & Garden section for ideas, or purchase a gift card at a local home improvement center. |
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