Holiday Gift Guide 2017

Gift Guide 2017

A go-to guide for area shoppers looking for great gift ideas and special holiday offers from local merchants!

November~December 2017

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Toys, Games, Arts & Crafts, Science Kits and More!!!

Gift tes Certifica e!!

Availabl

Stocking Stuffers Available Too!!

MonKey Barrel Toys 261 main street, oneonta

607-353-7027 | find Us on faceBooK

Sweet Tidings at Christmastime...

e Fudge e Chocolates e Gifts e Souvenirs e Collectibles

BUY 1 LB. OF FUDGE, GET ½ LB. FREE! With this ad Good through 1/1/18

Local and Unique Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List!

TIN BIN ALLEY CANDY SHOP

& GIFT SHOP

114 Main St., Cooperstown • 607-547-5565

Shop Independent, Forget the Mall! Union Street, Cobleskill Harmony Acres & Partyland Wood & Wool Music Shop

Happy Holidays!

We’ll try to beat or match online prices for you ... and provide our famous local service.

Instruments Lessons Repairs

We have the area’s largest selection of: • Art & Crafts Supplies • Baking Needs, including Pans and Cookie Cutters • Candy Making Supplies • Kids’ Craft Kits • Paint by Number Sets • Jigsaw Puzzles • Jewelry Making Supplies

123 Union Street, Cobleskill 518-234-4990 www.backstreetmusicshop.com

108 Union Street, Cobleskill 518-234-3711 M-F, 9-5 Sat. 9-4

M, T, Th, Fri 11-6 W 11-7:30 Sat 10-4

Over 10,000 items - many not available anywhere else

A little shop, and a little different Merino wool: socks, slippers, and undergarments Wood: blanket chests, several sizes, designs and woods

Bookshelves individually constructed Toys & games for kids & adults

Accepting Debit & Credit Cards

117 Union Street Cobleskill 518-234-4027 wood-and-wool.com

Less expensive than online

W & Thurs. 9-5, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-3

Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Kissing Balls Fresh Pre-Cut Trees November 25th through December 16th FIELD cutting December 1st through December 3rd Weekdays Noon -5 p.m. - Weekends 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Lundins Tree Farm

3552 NY-7, Otego, NY Phone: (607) 988-7780

Details at Lundinstreefarm.com

Plus: Cruise Control, Cameras, Mirrors & Monitors, Custom Audio & Video

“WE DO IT RIGHT!”

This season, gift accessories from the heart, for the hearth.

Big Green Egg and Eggc essories!

Ash Buckets

Steamers

Log Carriers

Hearth Rugs 24 years experience gets you the right stove at the right price for your home!

Serving This Area for 24 Years

Holiday Inn Has It! n Meeting Space n Extended Stays

❆❄

n Wedding & Banquet Services

n Weekend Getaways

n Restaurant & Pub

Host Your Holiday Party!

Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts!

Come Visit

Our Town Café & Pub 5206 State Highway 23 Oneonta, NY 13820

Phone: 607-433-2250 www.ourtowncafeoneonta.com www.hioneonta.com

To Enjoy

Buy One Entrée Get One Entrée 1/2 Off OPEN DAILY AT 5:00 P.M. Expires May 31, 2018

Please present coupon to server

Established in 2008

willow trEE

THE NAKED BEE

filled with the treasUres You did not know you needed ...

open every day

607-432-1020 155 MAIN ST., ONEONTA, NY

Holiday gift-wrapping tips and tricks

After all the holiday presents have been purchased, the task of wrapping can begin. Although some people find wrapping is relaxing and provides a chance to embrace one’s artistic flair, many others find wrapping gift after gift becomes tedious quite fast.

While there are no statistics on just how many gifts the average person purchases over the course of the holiday season, the National Retail Federation says the average consumer will spend around $800 on all things holiday. That means there will be a lot of gifts to wrap before the big exchange. Those who want to make gift-wrapping less tedious this holiday season can consider these ideas to streamline the process.

Gather all supplies

When the time comes to wrap gifts, there’s nothing more frustrating than hunting for wrapping supplies. Have paper, bows, bags, tissue, pens, tape (double-sided tape streamlines the process), scissors, ribbon, and any other wrapping accoutrements at the ready.

Set up a folding snack table near your wrapping area to hold the supplies so they don’t get in the way.

a portion of a sweater that has seen better days can be transformed into an innovative package for gift-giving. Tie the gathered ends into a bow and skip the tape as well. Dress up with ribbon and a tag for extra flair. Fabric bends and moves, making it more forgiving for oddly shaped gifts as well.

Stock up on paper shopping bags

Choose the right location Always wrap on a large, flat and sturdy surface. Avoid wrapping on a carpet, which will give gift wrap a wrinkled look and increase the amount of time needed to wrap.

Square it up If you are a master at wrapping rectangular or square gifts but fail when

presents are oddly shaped, place misshapen gifts into boxes and then wrap the boxes. Gift bags also can be used for such gifts, but wrapped boxes may look more appealing under the tree.

Fabric over paper

If you think gift wrap is wasteful, think about repurposing fabric into beautiful wrapping for presents. A square of leftover fabric, a piece of a t-shirt or even

On your next trip to Trader Joes or Whole Foods, bring home more than organic produce. Walk away with paper bags and free gift wrap. Craft a DIY stamp roller or handmade stamps to dress up plain brown bags. Or wrap the gift in twine and add a sprig of evergreen for a rustic look. Children can even use markers or crayons to create their own designs on gifts, personalizing even further.

Diversify gifts

Identify each recipient’s gifts by wrapping in a different color or style.

Just jot down the key to decoding the wrapping, and you’ll save time on individual gift tags.

Wrapping presents doesn’t have to be a chore. With some time-saving tips and tricks, the work can be a breeze.

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