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Five Gift Ideas for Friends

Buy your holiday gifts locally.

With the holidays fast approaching, why not buy your gifts locally? In this installment of gift ideas, here are some suggestions on things you can buy locally for your friends.

1. Memories

What better gift to give during the holidays than memories of happy times?

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Find a favorite picture and get it printed before taking it to on Osgood Street. They have many custom framing options that will give a personalized touch to your holiday gift this year.

2. Winter Bouquet

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A holiday evening spent at a friend’s house requires the perfect gift.

That gift can bring good vibes and a nice scent into the receiver’s home. A special winter bouquet from on Osgood Street makes a the perfect gift to hold under your arm as you enter your favorite friend or relative’s house. Winter bouquets start at $34.95.

3. Boots

Winters in New England mean that you must have a good pair of boots.

on Route 114 will sell you the a pair of boots that will make someone look stylish and keep their feet warm. Payless’ women’s boots come in all sorts of trendy styles and start at $39.99.

4. Museum Tickets

North Andover’s is dedicated to preserving the history of the graphic arts, printing equipment and printing craftsmanship.

Check out their calendar for special events and tickets cost only $5. Seniors and students will be charged only $3.

5. Ballroom Dancing

You can’t go wrong with this gift that includes learning a new skill and quality time together.

The on 114 will have a six week session begin on January 23. Give them a call to purchase a gift certificate and you will be dancing your way through 2012!

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