It’s holiday shopping time! Whether you’re looking for gifts for friends or family, local area business have just what you need. Shopping local has never been more important. Instead of traveling to the big cities, check out the offerings at these Ord Area Chamber Members.
Read more below or download the 2020 Local Holiday Shopping Guide.
#1 Support the arts
Give the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season, support to the local arts. The Golden Husk is offering a variety of items that make great gifts. Browse their selection of Golden Husk swag, including t-shirts, mugs, and Husk Blend coffee roasted by Normal Roasting Company. Gift certificates make great stocking stuffers and can be used to purchase concert tickets, movie admissions, concessions, coffee and t-shirts. Artwork from Main Street Gallery, featuring local artists, will also be available for purchase.
#2 Pampering gift certificates
Give the gift of pampering to a loved one or treat yourself with gift certificates from Shear Bliss. Receive a $5 for every $30 you spend on gift certificates in store or online during November and December. Gift certificates can be redeemed for pedicures, manicures and hair and nails products. Join Shear Bliss for their Facebook open house on December 5, 2020.
#3 Craft Beer Merch
Who doesn’t love retro apparel? Visit Scratchtown Brewing Company’s online store in partnership with Misko Sports for retro tees, hats and more that make great gifts for the craft beer lover. Visit their Facebook and Instagram for more information on holiday offerings.
#4 Jewelry, Apparel, Decor and More
Is there a gift idea you can’t find at CinTrese Boutique? Visit this downtown store to browse jewelry, ladies apparel, gloves, hats, shoes, boots, leather handbags, Christmas decor, Household decor, baby gifts, candles, and many other gift items. They’ll even save you the time and gift wrap your gifts for free! CinTrese offers in store specials daily and helpful service with a smile.
#5 Apparel and Yeti Products
Find apparel for the sports lover in your family at Misko Sports. Browse their selection of Under Armor, North Face, and Chant clothing, as well as their selection of Yeti products.
#6 Blackhills Gold and Jewelry Boxes
Stop by Anderson Pharmacy to browse their selection of Blackhills Gold jewelry while it is 25% off. But don’t forget to grab a jewelry box to store it in! Jewelry boxes are 25% off as well.
#7 Toys, Games & Christmas Items
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop and Boutique located on the south side of the square has Christmas decor for decorating your home, your table and your trees. They also have many one of a kind unique gift ideas and children’s toys. You can also find Christmas sweaters, some ugly, some beautiful, winter clothing, and socks for children or adults.
*Second Hand Rose will be closed until December 1, 2020
#8 Tools and Decor
Gifts for her and for him! Stop by Ace Hardware for great savings on Craftsman, Milwaukee, and DeWalt products plus a variety of holiday decor and gifts.
#8 Gift Cards for Groceries
Give the gift of groceries this holiday season. Stop by the Grocery Kart in Ord to purchase gift cards.
#9 ChamberBucks
If you have hard-to-buy-for family and friends on your gift list, give them the gift of ChamberBucks! They can use ChamberBucks at any Chamber business so they can essentially buy whatever they want or need – dining out, fuel, groceries, clothing, hunting and fishing gear, etc. ChamberBucks come in $5, $10, $20 and $50 denominations and can be purchased at the Ord Area Chamber office. Call ahead to place your order and we’ll have them ready for you! You can also purchase ChamberBucks at ShopOrd.com.
REMEMBER! When you purchase gifts and your other holiday necessities at local Chamber businesses, you can enter for a chance to win part of $1,000 in Ord Area ChamberBucks as part of the Holiday ChamberBucks Drawings! Ten drawings for $100 each will take place throughout December.
