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Gift Guide Perfect Presents

Need some gift-spiration? We've got you covered

Article by Michelle Glicksman

Photography by Some photographs by Lindsay Borg

Originally published in Chandler City Lifestyle

Gifts for: Buying Local

1. LOVE YOUR FACE SPA PACKAGE includes Hydrafacial, Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser, Epionce Lytic TX and Epionce Renewal Face Creme, $349 at LazadermAZ.com

2. HOME DÉCOR vases, $39-$139; pillows, $149; throws, $139-$159 at SpiceUpYourHome.com

3. AT HOME WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE from d'Vine Gourmet, Arizona Grown, $99.95 at DVineGourmet.com

4. COLORING BOOK AND COLORED PENCILS from Chandler Museum's gift shop, book, $12; colored pencils, $11.50 at ChandlerAZ.gov

5. HOBO BACKPACK AND WALLETS are both stylish and functional, backpack, $299; wallets, $58-$138 at Shoe Thrill, ShoeThrill.com

6. CHARCUTERIE from Mingle & Graze feeds 4-6, $55 (other sizes available) at MingleAndGraze.com

7. JEWELRY from Brighton, $40-$68 at JudyWearBoutique.com

8. BUSHNELL WINGMAN golf tracker, $150, and Bushnell Your V5 Tracker, $299 at HornaceksGolf.com

9. ACTIVITY BOXES from Chandler Museum's gift shop include the themes Cotton for the Preschool Activity Box, $12, and Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kids Activity Box, $18 at ChandlerAZ.gov

Gifts for: Giving Back

1. ONE SMALL STEP l CLOTHES CABIN is in need of gently used athletic shoes for all ages, men's clothing, and monetary donations, OneSmallStepAZ.org

2. CHANDLER COMPADRES is holding Operation Santa again this year, and is accepting toy donations for it at the Boys & Girls Club Chandler Compadres Branch until Dec. 11, ChandlerCompadres.org

3. LIVE LOVE is collecting new blankets and slippers for senior adults at its drop off location at Grove Coffee, 2777 S. Gilbert Road, or monetary donations at WhatIsLiveLove.org/give

4. CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS has a Adopt-A-Seat program where a $250 donation on someone's behalf has their name affixed to a seat in one of the theatres, ChandlerCenter.org

5. MATTHEW'S CROSSING is in need of people to conduct food drives, either traditional or virtual, MatthewsCrossing.org/host-a-food-drive/

6. FANS ACROSS AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is in need of everything from diapers to silverware and gift cards, FansAcrossAmerica.org

7. AZCEND can use monetary donations, people to host virtual food drives, volunteers, diapers, and hygiene kits, AZCEND.org

8. NEIGHBORS WHO CARE not only needs volunteers, but the nonprofit is now eligible for the Arizona Tax Credit as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO #22246), NeighborsWhoCare.com

9. ONE DOG ARIZONA is accepting donations through its PayPal account at onedogarizona@gmail.com or through its Amazon Wish List (One Dog Arizona), Facebook.com/onedogaz

Gifts for: Everyone on Your List

1. PHOENIX COOKS by Christina Barrueta, where over 50 Phoenix chefs and mixologists share their favorite recipes, $29.99 at Amazon.com

2. BLAZE BARWARE LIDDED ICE BUCKET from Thomas Fuchs is handmade and constructed of multicolored ombré stainless steel, $75 at TFC-NYC.com

3. MR. WONDERFUL ROBE tells him how much you adore him, $95 at LosAngelesTradingCo.com

4. POWERSHOT ZOOM is Cannon USA's first-ever compact telephoto monocular—perfect for capturing the whole family, and small enough to store in a purse, gym bag, or backpack, $299.99 at USA.Canon.com

5. BLACK & WHITE DIAMOND FLOATING NECKLACE where three white diamonds inside that slide up and down, and black pavè set diamonds, set in white gold, $725 at CassySabaJewelry.com

6. COMPSS TOLKIEN SYMBOL by Eli Cases is made from natural materials, hand crafted and engraved, and are truly art in your pocket, $35 at EliCases.com

7. CUSTOM SOCKS featuring your pet's picture, $25 at MyPetsies.com

8. BIRTHDATE CANDLE incorporates personalized astrology, tarot, and numerology, $38 at BirthdateCandles.com

9. HD GOLF ELECTRIC SCOOTER from Phat Scooters, previously awarded the coveted "Editor's Choice" from Golf Digest, $3,650 at PhatScooters.com