The holidays are rapidly approaching. You’ve made lists, checked them twice, and then life got in the way and it’s the second week of December. Fortunately, if you live on the North Shore, you’ll be able to pick up a perfect last-minute something for nearly everyone on your list from local shops and makers.
Here is our 2019 guide to great last-minute gifts North of Boston.
For Avid Readers:
Fundead Publications – Exquisite Aberrations
Anthology of Gothic Horror
$28 from Fundead Publications
Joey Gould – The Acute Avian Heart
Poetry
$16 from Lily Review Press
January Gill O’Neil – Rewilding
Poetry
$16 from CavanKerry Press
Brunonia Barry – The Fifth Petal
Murder Mystery
$14.75
Vintage Commonwealth Dancers – Jane Austen Ball Tickets
Not a book, but an event for book lovers! Particularly those who might be persuaded by Jane Austen.
$35
For Lovers of Self-care:
Yoga Memberships and Gift Certificates
Black Widow Yoga: Gift Certificates Available, classes start at $14
Rebel Yell Yoga: Starting at $45/mo.
Salty Buddha: $30 for two weeks of unlimited classes
Reiki with Healing Creative
$60-$80
Massage Therapy with Freedom Massage by Ellie
30 minutes for $45
For Cat Parents:
For Those Who Love to Laugh:
Tickets – Holiday Improv Show at Marblehead Little Theatre with Accidentally on Purpose
$20
For Foodies:
Salem Food Tours
$58
Foodie Stocking Stuffer Idea! Consider a gift card to one of these great restaurants!
For the Tea Lover:
For the Oenophile, Mixologist, or Beer Enthusiast:
Bring Home Brews From:
Bent Water Brewing: Taproom – Lynn, Ma
East Regiment Beer Co: Taproom – Salem, MA
Granite Coast Brewing: Taproom – Peabody, MA
For the Family Oriented:
Family Portraits by Lightshed Photography Studio
Contact for Quote, Gift certificates available
Painted Portraits by Bobbie Bush
Inquire for a Consultation, Gift certificates available
For the Jewelry Lover
Rich Red Speckled Ceramic Necklace from Shine Jewelry
$28, Available from Northeast ArcWorks
For the Sporty:
For Darklings:
Witch Pix Costume Photography
Gift Certificates Available
For Those Who Move:
Dance Studio Memberships and Gift Certificates
Movement Arts Gloucester, MA (MAGMA)
Greg Coles Dance and Drum
Hamilton Wenham School of Dance
For Kids:
MiniMovers
A Performing Arts Academy
White Wolf Fitness Membership
New Member Deal: $25 for 2 Weeks of Unlimited classes
For the Decorator:
For the Fashion Forward:
Meet and Greet with LASS Stylist
Free! Gift certificates available for other services
For Those Who Wear Black:
For Creative Types:
Music Lessons from ChagallPAC
Gift Certificates Available
Creative Workshops from Alice’s Table
Gift Certificates Available
For the Concert or Theatre Goer:
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers at the Cabot
Tickets starting at $29.50
2020 Season Tickets to North Shore Music Theatre
Prices Vary
I Hate Hamlet at Marblehead Little Theatre
Tickets starting at $15
For Those Who Give Back:
Root
Root provides youth, ages 16 to 24, with a pathway to employment and financial independence. Through developing life and work readiness skills, youth leave Root prepared for success in the workplace.
Lifebridge
Lifebridge’s mission is to end the crisis of homelessness. They believe the way to solve this crisis, one person at a time, is to provide housing with supportive services, to encourage personal and income development, and stability in physical and mental health. They do this through our three locations in Salem, Beverly, and Gloucester.
Citizen’s Inn Haven from Hunger
In July of 2017, Citizens Inn merged with Haven from Hunger, creating one organization to better help local families and individuals leave hunger and homelessness behind. Haven from Hunger’s work currently includes a food pantry and a community meals program at 71 Wallis Street in Peabody.
North Shore Pride
The mission of North Shore Pride, Inc is to promote the general welfare and unity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community within the North Shore, and to advocate for the acceptance of the members of the LGBTQ community by the broader North Shore community.
Salem Main Streets
Salem Main Streets’ (SMS) mission is the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round, retail, dining and cultural destination through business retention, recruitment, and promotion of the downtown district.
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