Gift Boxes

I'm one of those people who shops throughout the year for gifts.  When I see just the right thing for a particular person I buy it right then and there. (Of course I've needed to devise a place where I'll always find the gifts during the holidays.)  The Art Fair on the Square was a perfect opportunity to pick up a giraffe pin for my mother-in-law (shh, not a word please), after holiday events provide an opportunity for wrapping paper and ribbon, while Black Friday is about a list of basic clothing needs, from socks and underwear to sheets and bath towels. 

And now, there's the East Towne Holiday Farmers Market.  The gift boxes that I'm seeing are amazing.  Le Clare is offering an incredible gift box of speciality cheeses.  Add some of the beef sticks available from Trautman Farms, a nice honey mustard or jar of honey from Ed Jaekel - what a perfect gift. 

This week I tried a little video project, letting the talented folks at Forest Academy Alpacas talk about spinning that deliciously soft fiber. The felted hats make unique gifts, especially for yourself.  Each week new hats are available, so keep looking and trying on until you find something that's just right.

And of course there's plenty of food for your family and daily meals.  The bakery items with breads and sweets, tomatoes and cucumbers from Flyte Farm and a whole array of produce from JenEhr.  The Keenes have plenty of eggs and mushrooms.  A number of vendors are offering protein in all forms - emu, beef, pork, chickens, rabbits, turkeys and eggs.

It's time to stop by the Sunday market, grab a cup of coffee and say hello and you restock your larder and pick up some great holiday gifts.