Written By Vicki Anzmann
Looking for the perfect gift this season without spending a fortune? Assembled with an eye to a specific passion or hobby and a budget of less than $20*, each of these parcels is packed with goodies aimed at delighting the recipient. Take inspiration from these ideas and the wide selection of stores in Carroll County. The ideal, one-of-a-kind gift is just a few steps away.
Gourmet/Hostess Filled with sumptuous food items, this basket will please the gourmet on your list. Gourmet Arabica coffee, organic tea, divine white chocolate with strawberries, Fair Trade – Serrv; gourmet beer bread mix, Clementine’s; spiced cider drink mix, rose giftin, Union Bridge General Store.
Computer Buff A basket of colorful accessories will recharge your computer geek. 10 pack CDs, pen, Office Depot; memo mouse pad and dust mitt, Staples; compact USB reader, Target; canned dust remover, Wal-Mart.
Gardener Brighten the gardener’s spirits with the promise of spring. Sunflower starter kit, Union Bridge General Store; garden gloves, Bowman’s Home and Garden; plant stake, Baugher’s Market; daffodil bulbs, Wal-Mart; Perennials for Dummies, purple coneflower grow kit, Target; hand cream, Clementine’s.
Sports Fan For that special person who bleeds purple, this assortment of Ravens paraphernalia is sure to be a hit. Seat cushion, gloves, Wal-Mart; reusable “green” bag, Moonlight Crafts Gifts & Antiques; playing cards, Bowman’s Home and Garden.
Where to Get the Goodies:
Baugher’s Market 289 W. Main Street, Westminster, 410-848-7490; Bowman’s Home and Garden 100 John Street, Westminster, 410-751-7290; Clementine’s Country Boutique 14-18 John Street, Westminster, 410-751-6255; Moonlight Crafts, Gifts & Antiques Town Mall, 400 N. Center Street, Westminster, 410-871-1800; Office Depot 402 Englar Road, Westminster, 410-386-0070; Servv 500 Main Street, New Windsor, 410-635-8711; Staples 405 N. Center Street, Westminster, 410-857-3950; Target 200 Malcolm Drive, Westminster, 410-848-6180; Union Bridge General Store 11 North Main Street, Union Bridge, 410-775-1780; Wal-Mart 280 Woodward Road, Westminster, 410-857-8307, 2320 N. Hanover Pike, Hampstead, 410-374-5344, 1320 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, 410-549-5400 *Cost of contents, container not included
Editor’s Note: In the last issue’s shopping column, readers complained that they were unable to obtain the OXO Good Grips Food Mill at Kohl’s. Because some merchandise is seasonal and cyclical it is not possible to ensure that all items featured will always be available at specific retailers. In this case, movement of seasonal merchandise appears to be the problem. The Internet is useful for locating other sources. The website for OXO is www.oxo.com. Other retailers in this area who carry a large selection of OXO products include Boscov’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Sears. The full retail price is listed as $49.99, and the food mill can also be purchased on line.
