You know what they say: the best mannered never show up empty handed to the home of their host. This year, shop local in the Queen Creek area to give your host a taste of appreciation. This gift guide outlines the best in hand gifts for all types:
The Coffee Lover
Pair a bag of coffee from Queen Creek’s Better Buzz Coffee with a custom mug to hand over to your host. Gift them the taste of handcrafted coffee by ordering online or pick up in person - snagging signature blends such as Costa Rican, Guatemalan, and Organic Bali Blue Moon to name a few. Find locally roasted coffee at 37716 N. Gantzel Road or betterbuzzcoffee.com.
For custom mugs with a short turn around time visit Imagine Your Designs Company – a local design company from Queen Creek specializing in all things custom. Email: kerri@imagineyourdesignsco.com for quotes and custom mugs.
The Wine Lover
Wrap a bottle of local wine in a beautiful Christmas hand towel to gift to your hostess this holiday season. Save money on the gift wrap and make it functional yet stylish. Top it with an olive wood ornament for an extra touch of beauty. Find local wines and specialty wines as well as olive wood ornaments at The Queen Creek Olive Mill – with selections changing seasonally, at 25062 S. Meridian Rd. Find Christmas themed hand towels from Bitz’n’Pieces a locally owned handcrafted towel and sewing shop, featuring designs from classic bells and poinsettias to the whimsical grinch and wine lover puns. Starting at $12, these towels can be found through Facebook: Bitz’n’Pieces or direct contact at (508) 847-7012.
The Candle Lover
Give gift of a heavenly smells and soaps with a bar soap and candle duo. Find beautiful, non-toxic, handcrafted candles from Desert Liberties online or in person, specializing in seasonal scents and themed candles. Shop at desertliberties.com
Pair with organic bar soaps from Queen Creek Naturals. Hand poured, small batch, high quality hand soaps can be found in blends of beef tallow, goats milk or shea butter with scents like Gingerbread, Pinetop, Night Violet and a variety of floral and woodsy flavors too. Soaps range from $4-$10. This family owned business is owned and operated in Queen Creek - order online at www.queencreeknaturals.com.
The Plant Lover
Give the gift of edible or floral plants to your host this year by visiting the local A&P Nursery. From seasonal fresh herbs, to bright, vibrant flowers, pair a plant with a sturdy pot and come in tow with something fresh for your host. With A&P being a family owned and operated nursery, it’s a one stop shop for the plant lover. Visit A&P Nursery in person at 40370 N. Gantzel Road.