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    Holiday Local Gift Guide With Many Ways to Shop Small

    This holiday, shopping local is more important than ever. If some of our local shops don’t have an amazing holiday season, they may close. Many shops are offering online orders, curbside pickup, and private shopping experiences. Over the next five weeks, you’ll find this guide packed with local gift ideas. The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide is presented by Short North Dental. When it comes to your smile, details matter! Visit Short North Dental at 15 E. Hubbard Avenue.

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    1. A Travel Tumbler from local coffee shop Florin Coffee, $24.95. These simple beauties were made by Miir, and they’re available online and in the cafe. 12oz, stainless steel, BPA-free, leek proof lid.
    2. Jingle Bells Song Ornament, $12 from Fallen Tree Woodshop. Bring extra cheer to your tree when you scan the QR code on this wooden ornament and hear a song.
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    3. Reusable Tote Bag, $10.99 each from Mini-Super in the North Market Downtown and in the Mercato Online Shop. Delightful and durable, these tote bags will be a welcomed gift!
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    4. Middle West Spirits Bourbon Cream, $24.99. From CU: “It is what it sounds – a mixture of cream and bourbon – with ample versatility in the imbibing department”.
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    5. Short North Dental Club, packages vary, starting at $301, with a special deal for new patients. Give the gift of a beautiful and healthy smile with a membership to Short North Dental.
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    6. Puzzles, $42.95 by Barnes. A 1,000 piece puzzle that will make your brain melt!
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    7. Keyboards, about $350 at Music Go Round on Bethel Road and in Gahanna. Give a gift that will help pass the time while we are all inside this winter season!
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    8. Reusable Glass Straw Kit, $20 by artist Angela Hopkins and sold at Glean. This earth friendly reusable straw kit includes one 9 inch and one 5 glass straw (actually Pyrex), 1 cleaning brush and 1 pouch. These items are all locally made as well!
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    9. Sleepover Gift Set, $100 from PENZONE Salons + Spas. Self-care gifts that are a perfect antidote to the challenges of 2020.
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    10. One of a kind handmade bracelets, about $65 from Pretty Perfect Style. Designed and made by Monica Warren. Statement pieces and made in the USA.
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    11. City Coordinate Book Set, $72 by artist Kendra Hopeck and found at Trove Warehouse. Paying tribute to our favorite Columbus suburbs, these coordinate book sets are a fan favorite! Coming in two different color ways and numerous different cities these are real repurposed books.
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    12. The Garden & Shed Gift Box, $58 from A.J. SOSEBY. A curated gift box for the “Gardner” in your life. Our most loved garden supplies in the perfect gift box. The Garden & Shed Gift Box includes Pruners, Garden Gloves, Cleaning Cloth, Twine & Outdoor Brush. 
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    13. Boba Kit, $35 from Bubbles Tea & Juice Company. Make your favorite bubble tea at home with this take home Boba Kit. Includes everything you need to make bubble tea at home plus a $10.00 Bubbles Gift Card.
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    14. Beard Oil, $25 from Huckstle and you can shop during the Not Your Mama’s Virtual Craft Market from November 21 through January 1. Premium personal care for those of us who take pride in appearance in classic, extraordinary scents.
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    15. Mo Willems Gift Sets, $12.99 and up, from Gramercy Books. Plushies, finger puppets, and bath ready toys and books that will keep little ones entertained.
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    16. Let Ohio Women Vote Merchandise, $6-$21.99 from the Ohio History Store. This graphic from a 1915 postcard in Ohio History collections features a color image based on Ohio’s state seal, with a woman’s face framed by the rising sun and the slogan “Let Ohio Women Vote”. Available products include magnets, journals, composition notebooks, and tumblers.

    Thank you for reading the first week of the Columbus Underground 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, presented by Short North Dental. When it comes to your smile, details matter! Visit Short North Dental at 15 E. Hubbard Avenue and shortnorthdental.com.

    Each week, we’ll be featuring a Holiday Local Gift Guide packed with gift ideas from our area makers and small stores.

    Additional support for the Columbus Underground 2020 Holiday Gift Guide has been provided by the Short North Arts District. ‘Tis the season to support local, where your dollars support local people making the community we live in the special place it is. Many stores are offering online orders, curbside pickup, and private shopping appointments. See you next Friday!

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    Anne Evans
    Anne Evanshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-evans/
    Anne Evans is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for The Metropreneur and Columbus Underground. She regularly contributes feature stories on both sites, as well as Mega Weekend each week. She has started and grown businesses, created experiences, forged community partnerships, and worked to create opportunities for others. She loves meeting new neighbors and those making an impact in our community. Want to connect?
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